BGI Wrap-Up: Spring Practice, March 8

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Notre Dame opened up spring practice on Wednesday, and the BGI staff was live of the scene.

The media was allowed to view the first 30 minutes of practice, and BGI brought you extensive coverage of all the happenings from the first day of spring.

Below, you'll find links to every story and video BGI produced in regards to practice.

First, take a look at the highlights from the open viewing period of practice.

BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell gave an in-depth practice report, focusing on what he saw specifically from the quarterbacks and the defense as a whole. Read his expert analysis HERE.

Head Coach Brian Kelly was pleased with what he saw from his team during their first day back on the field. Read what he had to say HERE.

Senior editor Lou Somogyi had his eye on the Irish offense all morning, and offered his thoughts in a thorough recap of the day's action ,which can be read HERE.

New strength and conditioning coach Matt Balis has clearly made an impression on the players since being hired in January. Read comments on Balis' program from linebacker Greer Martini and running back Josh Adams HERE

Driskell and Somogyi also recorded a podcast reviewing what they saw on day one of spring ball. Give it a listen below, and be sure to subscribe on iTunes as well.

Following practice, Kelly met with the media, as did Martini, Adams, and offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey.

See what they had to say in the videos below.

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