A trip inside the stadium, random jersey trading, and the cacophony of construction dominated today’s practice viewing.
With saws buzzing, sheet metal clanging and sledgehammers banging on the east side structure under construction amidst the Campus Crossroads project, Notre Dame conducted its final practice of “pre-season camp” Friday in Notre Dame Stadium.
Notre Dame players traditionally celebrate the final day of camp by exchanging jerseys, so it was an adventure identifying players, except the offensive line, which likely wouldn’t dare such a move for fear of Harry Hiestand’s reaction.
The media was allowed access to the first 15 periods of the practice before the team conducted the final 40 minutes in privacy as numerous fakes were incorporated and the team ran live special teams, something Brian Kelly said he hasn’t done at this stage of the pre-season since his days at Grand Valley State.