Offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley missed action late in 2012 and the first part of spring practices this
year while recovering from elbow surgery, but he's one to watch this fall.
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ing while also not being one-dimensional in his route running, but offensive coordinator Chuck Martin believes
Brown actually might be ahead of
where DaVaris Daniels — who caught
31 passes last year — was as a sophomore just because of his playing experience as a rookie.
"I can't say for sure what we can
and can't anticipate," Martin said of
Brown. "I'm very hopeful that he's a
much more major part. I'd like to think
there's really nothing he can't execute
in our offense by next fall. He's not
there yet, though."
One new starter in 2013 from the
sophomore class is long snapper Scott
Daly, the second player ever at Notre
Dame to receive a four-year scholarship
solely for snapping. The graduated Jordan Cowart was the first.
Safety Nick Baratti and Cat linebacker Romeo Okwara made their
marks on special teams last season and
will attempt to crack the two-deep this
fall. Baratti made a clutch interception
near the goal line in the 13‑6 victory
against Michigan last year, but he had
to sit out this spring while recovering
from offseason shoulder surgery.
"He picks things up quickly," said
Diaco, who has also noticed Baratti's
