Irish Sports Talk: Notre Dame Football

Brian Kelly said that Tony is the thunder and while Reuben and Randall don't exactly agree on when Tony will be relied on they both like what he brings to the table as a power running back.

Josh Adams was a big part of Notre Dame's running game in 2015 and some believe he will be the primary back in 2016 even with the return of senior Folston. Regardless if he leads the team in carries, he will be a major factor in the Irish running game again.

DJ Morgan is a freshman safety for the Irish. Although there's lots of questions in the defensive backfield it's unlikely DJ sees the field this year as a true freshman.

Brian Kelly will kick off Fall Camp with a press conference on Friday and then Saturday football begins. Osiris St. Brown will likely announce his commitment in the coming weeks. Gunner (former Notre Dame QB) is 3rd string at Cincy and unlikely to be drafted in the NFL. Randall makes a Netflix suggestion "Last Chance U".

Cole Luke will be one of the old guys on a defense that will have numerous first year starters. He may not have the statistical year he did in 2014 as teams take advantage of less savy players but Luke will be looked on to lead the DBs in 2016.

Notre Dame is fortunate to have Quenton Nelson back on the offensive line and if the Irish running game continues to have success it will be in large part because of number 56.

Notre Dame's Trevor Ruhland finds himself behind NFL prospect, Quentin Nelson at left guard. Trevor could be in the mix at the right guard position but most likely will play sparingly this year with a chance to make a push once the starters move on.

Elijah Taylor is a redshirt freshman who has the athleticism to make a contribution this season, but it begins with having a strong Fall Camp.

John, who was a highly ranked OLine recruit, has switched to the Dline and hopes to make an impact at the Nose Tackle this Fall. He'll be fighting for sub packages and has the opportunity to get on the field with a productive Fall Camp.

Notre Dame's long snapping duties will be in sure hands this fall with the 5th year senior, Scott Daly.