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Louis Nix - DL - Fighting Irish

College Football insider Phil Steele listed Notre Dame as the best defensive line in the country.

"Notre Dame has two of my top 15 projected first-round picks in their three-man line with 6-foot-6, 322-pound defensive end Stephon Tuitt... and 6-3, 357-pound defensive tackle Louis Nix III, who... is the top DT in the country," Steele writes. We agree with Nix and believe he flashes some Vince Wilfork-like ability. USC ranks as Steele's second defensive line.
Source: ESPN
Jun 17 - 10:40 AM
Tommy Rees - QB - Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly announced that senior Tommy Rees will be his starting QB.

"I live in the present, and in the present, we have Tommy Rees," Kelly said. "We have Tommy Rees, who is an established player, and he will be our starter. We think Andrew Hendrix and Malik Zaire can contribute, but Tommy will be our starter." Just like last season, expect to see multiple signal callers under center for the Irish.
Source: MLive
Jun 6 - 4:17 PM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

Renowned QB guru George Whitfield could work with former Notre Dame redshirt sophomore Everett Golson this summer, according to ESPN's Joe Schad.

In fact, Schad tweeted that there is a "good chance" it will happen. Whitfield has done wonders for a number of quarterbacks, most recently Tajh Boyd between his sophomore and junior seasons. Whitefield has also worked with Johnny Manziel and Logan Thomas in the last few months.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
Jun 4 - 2:41 PM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

Former Notre Dame redshirt sophomore QB Everett Golson recently visited Riverside (Calif.) City College, according to Brad Hoiseth of JCGridiron.com.

This report was filed at the end of May, but Golson has continued to say that his goal is to return to Notre Dame this winter. If he did choose a junior college, Golson would be given the opportunity to get back on track academically and re-open his recruitment to other NCAA programs.
Source: South Bend Tribune
Jun 4 - 10:00 AM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

One SEC coach "contacted a person close to the Notre Dame program to inquire" about junior QB Everett Golson, according to Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune.

Hamilton noted that Ole Miss was not the aforementioned program. Although minimal, these inquiries could be a waste of time, as Golson seems prepared to sit out this season and attempt to rejoin the Irish in January.
Source: Brian Hamilton on Twitter
May 31 - 9:19 AM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

Irish Illustrated reports former junior Everett Golson departure from Notre Dame was due to academic misconduct, and it was not the QB's first offense.

"Sources also told Irish Illustrated that Golson’s offense wasn't his first, which would maintain the precedent of a semester departure for punishment," writes Pete Sampson. Since the departure was academic related, it would be tough for Golson to transfer to another program, and there has already been discussions of him returning for the 2014 season.
Source: Rivals
May 28 - 12:33 PM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

Former Notre Dame junior QB Everett Golson issued a statement which ended with a comment stating he can regain his eligibility during the "winter of 2014."

Notre Dame spring classes begin on January 14, so this is likely the date Golson is referring to. The statement started with Golson saying, "I have been informed by the University of Notre Dame that due to my poor academic judgment that I have been suspended from the University for the 2013 Fall Term. I take full responsibility for my poor choices." It sounds like Golson wants to finish his collegiate career at Notre Dame rather than attempt to transfer to another program.
Source: Ralph Drusso on Twitter
May 26 - 4:38 PM
DaVaris Daniels - WR - Fighting Irish

Despite previous rumors to the contrary, junior WR DaVaris Daniels is still enrolled at Notre Dame.

After recovering from a broken collarbone, Daniels caught 31 passes for 490 yards and no touchdowns in 2012. There's no reason to expect anything less of him in 2013, other than uncertainty at the quarterback position.
Source: Matt Fortuna on Twitter
May 26 - 3:23 PM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

The "door is not closed" on QB Everett Golson's possible return to Notre Dame, according to the Chicago Tribune's Brian Hamilton.

Hamilton suggests to "consider Darrin Walls, Gary Gray situations as models." In those two situations, Walls and Gray missed a full semester at Notre Dame, not just summer school. Golson will at least miss summer classes and the belief from last night is that he will miss the 2013 season.
Source: Brian Hamilton on Twitter
May 26 - 11:30 AM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

Former Notre Dame junior QB Everett Golson's departure from the school is reportedly academically related.

It was initially reported that Golson left due to a resident life violation, but a departure that is academically related is worse in regards to his future. Per John Infante, who specializes in NCAA bylaws, "if Golson is out due to an academic violation (as opposed to Res-Life violation), he can’t get a scholarship anywhere next year."
Source: Brian Hamilton on Twitter
May 26 - 11:08 AM
Everett Golson - QB - Fighting Irish

WNDU-TV is reporting that Notre Dame starting junior QB Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at the school.

Notre Dame has apparently confirmed the report to WNDU. In a phone interview, university spokesman Dennis Brown told NewsCenter 16, "Federal and school privacy laws preclude us from issuing any further comment at this time." This is shocking news, as Golson was featured as the starter for a large portion of the 2012 season. He was in line to keep that job and fellow quarterback Gunner Kiel recently transferred. If Golson has indeed left Notre Dame, Tommy Rees could earn the starting job.
Source: WNDU-TV
May 25 - 10:47 PM
TJ Jones - WR - Fighting Irish

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler believes Notre Dame senior WR TJ Jones could emerge as a legitimate NFL prospect in 2013.

"Jones has excellent footwork in his routes and sets up his moves well, doing a nice job working back to the ball to give his quarterback a clean target," Brugler writes. "He fights for the ball and shows strong hands to come down with throws away from his body, making some tough catches look easy. Jones has an accurate sense of his surroundings with good shake after the catch to slither around defenders and explode upfield."
Source: CBS Sports
May 14 - 8:44 AM
Cierre Wood - RB - Fighting Irish

Texans signed Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood.

Wood was a rotational back throughout his career, tallying 2,447 yards and 16 touchdowns on 450 carries (5.44 YPC). He caught 52 passes. Wood ran a 4.56 forty with a 1.53 ten-yard split at the Combine, the latter time confirming his short-area burst. Wood runs frustratingly small for his size -- he'll dance in the backfield and is poor in short yardage -- but is creative and laterally elusive with quick feet. He's got an outside chance to develop into an NFL asset. Arian Foster's backup, Ben Tate, will be a free agent after this season.
Apr 27 - 10:10 PM
Zeke Motta - DB - Fighting Irish

Falcons selected Notre Dame S Zeke Motta with the No. 244 overall pick.

Motta (6-2, 213) played linebacker early in his career before converting to the secondary and making 29 starts, primarily as an "in the box" safety. He managed just two career tackles for loss and two interceptions, displaying poor ball skills. A Reed Doughty-type, Motta runs a 4.83 forty and has stiff hips. He'll probably max out as a special teamer and third safety for the Falcons.
Apr 27 - 7:14 PM
Kapron Lewis-Moore - DL - Fighting Irish

Ravens selected Notre Dame DE Kapron Lewis-Moore with the No. 200 overall pick.

Lewis-Moore (6-foot-4, 298) tore his right ACL in January's BCS title game loss to Alabama and may "redshirt" his first NFL season. He also may prove worth the wait. A highly active lineman, Lewis-Moore registered 22 career tackles for loss in South Bend, with 12 sacks and five forced fumbles. When healthy, he pushes the pocket and stuffs the run. It's another nice luxury pick for the constantly reloading Ravens.
Apr 27 - 5:19 PM

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