will try to mix and match to find each
player's specific strength.
For example, sophomore James On‑
wualu (6‑1, 220 pounds) — formerly
a wide receiver — has received first‑
team reps at strongside linebacker and
will be an asset against the quicker of‑
fenses the Irish face. But when Stanford
and its hogmollies up front arrive in
South Bend Oct. 4, senior linebacker
Ben Councell and his bigger frame
(6‑4½, 254) will be a better fit. Junior
James Onwualu, who was a wide receiver during his freshman season in 2013, will utilize his athleticism
and physicality at Sam linebacker this year.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
