Notre Dame's quarterbacks and running backs took center stage at the spring practice press conference. Coaches Guidugli and Seider shared insights on player development and competition.
Players from both position groups discussed their growth, strengths, and goals for the upcoming season.
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by Len Clark
Notre Dame 3-Point Play
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Gino Guidugli on Quarterback Development
System Familiarity
All three QBs now in their second year in the offensive system, showing strong command.
Competition Philosophy
Coach Guidugli: "Competition is development at the quarterback position."
Equal Opportunity
Reps will be balanced, with scrimmage days naturally varying based on drive outcomes.
Success Metrics
"Consistency. Building trust every day. Decision-making, accuracy, and footwork."
Quarterback Perspectives
Steve Angeli
"My goal is to be a complete quarterback. My strengths are leadership, mental intangibles, making every throw."
Kenny Minchey
"I feel more comfortable this spring. My strengths are accuracy and playmaking. The competition is even."
CJ Carr
"My mindset is simple — get better every day. I learned from Riley Leonard how to handle failure."
Ja' Jaun Seider on the Running Back Room
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Depth and Talent
Coach Seider impressed by his deep, talented room after just two practices.
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Coaching Philosophy
"Coach your best players hard. Last year doesn't matter — new year, new us."
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Competition Reality
"It's tough. You can't play six. Someone has to separate."
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Injury Updates
On Gi'Bran Payne: "You wouldn't know he was hurt. He looks great."
Running Back Insights
Jeremiyah Love
"Working on run efficiency — being more north-south, testing defenders. Growing my football IQ."
Jadarian Price
"I feel I'm the most explosive back in the room. Working on pass protection."
Gi'Bran Payne
"Physically, I'm leaner and faster. Mentally, I've grown so much. Sitting out taught me patience."
Aneyas Williams
"I'm focused on being a versatile weapon this year. Mastering the little things."