SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Notre Dame football team has had one of the nation’s best defenses the past few years under defensive coordinator Al Golden. That success prompted the Cincinnati Bengals to offer Golden their defensive coordinator position and he accepted.

Notre Dame will enter a very unique spring in terms of the wide receiver room as several young players look to make a lasting impression.

Asked about the challenges he’ll face on the defensive line, new Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash said he believes it can be outstanding. There was, however, an important caveat. “We gotta keep them healthy;

Notre Dame will be starting its spring practices in a little less than two weeks. But like during a typical football season, certain players won't be available because of injuries, or they will be available but watched very closely by team personnel.

Angeli has been the backup for two seasons and has done virtually nothing but impress — by backup quarterback standards. Most recently, and most notably, he led Notre Dame on a