Spring games are traditionally tame, played safe and only
offer very small glimpses of what might
be in the fall. If the offense looks
good does that mean the defense is bad and if the defense looks good does that
mean the offense is bad. Probably not. Watching spring games you hope to see
individual accomplishments and NO
injuries. The Blue Gold game is not
different.
Below is a list of Irish players that we think you should
keep an extra eye on Saturday.
Linebacker Josh
Barajas. Coming out of high school
Barajas had a huge upside and he may need to have a big year to help Notre
Dame's inexperienced linebacker corps.
Defensive Lineman Grant
Blankenship. The Irish are in need
of a number one pass-rusher on the defensive line. There are some very good athletes along the
D-line but a pass rush specialist is lacking, Blankenship could be that missing piece.
Tight End Alize
Jones. Jones came to South bend as a
tight end but has looked a bit more like a straight receiver. There is little question about Jones's talent
and potential the question is where will he line up, especially with many
questions at the tight end position.
Center Sam
Mustipher. It's not so much as to
watch Mustipher as an offensive linemen but as the starting center. Without a smooth initial exchange the offense
is in trouble at the start.
Safety Max
Redfield. Redfield can to the Irish
as a Five-Star recruit and has shown hints of greatness but his is the year we
need to see consistency.
Wide Receiver Equanimeous
St. Brown. Brian Kelly has been high
on this kid for a year now, his size is very good and their just seems to be
something about him.
Running Back Dexter
Williams. Williams was the odd man
out last year when Josh Adams got the majority of carries between the two
freshman. I can very curious to see if
he will fit in this season.
Honorable mention (keep a second eye on); Jay Hayes Corey
Holmes, Martini Greer, Nyles Morgan, Pretty much any and all linebackers).
Players coming back from injuries also need to be watched
highlighted by Jarron Jones, Tarean Folston, Drue Tranquill, Alex Bars and
Malik Zaire.
