When Notre Dame's game plan was
focused on stopping the run in the sea-
son-opening 48-17 win over Rice, Hill
did not play. When a pass-rush spe-
cialist was needed in the 31-0 shutout
of Michigan, the Schertz, Texas, native
showed up in the box score with only
two tackles, but he was constantly
around the ball and quickly displayed
the skill set he has to contribute in
such situations.
"He's explosive," Kelly said of Hill.
"First-step explosiveness. He can come
off the edge. He gets there quickly. He
Freshman linebacker Kolin Hill has been a spark on third downs for the Irish, contributing 2.5 tackles for
loss and two sacks through three contests.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
