It’s been months since the Irish took the field last and after the Blue and Gold game, it will be months before they do again. In addition to getting a sneak peek into what the fall may hold, the Blue and Gold game provides Irish junkies with an opportunity for some game action. I for one will “celebrate” the game by heading to Shamrock Jack’s and hoisting a few Guinness and watching the game for fun. Of course, I will DVR the game and review it multiple times for analysis.
What should Irish followers hope to get from this scrimmage? It depends on your level of interest. For casual fans it is entertainment and an opportunity to root for the boys from South Bend, easily done since all the players on the field will be wearing gold helmets. For the more connected fan it is an opportunity to see how players they are familiar with have possibly developed and become familiar with those players they did not know as well last year. For committed fans Spring Practice and the Blue and Gold game provide an opportunity to evaluate, debate and speculate on players, coaches and the season.
Make sure you get your fill on April 21st at 1:30, because after that, action gets pretty thin until August. Fear not - there will be plenty of football tidbits and news to follow until then. With high school students taking visits, there will be a commit watch on waiting for those verbal’s to come in. Incoming freshmen will be reporting to campus getting a dose of Longo’s strength and conditioning program. Of course, the best way to get your fix is to keep up to date with Talking Irish.
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