veteran on a defense stockpiled with
underclassmen — five sophomores
and one freshman.
"We talk about him like he's been
here, but he's really a freshman," Kelly
said. "He's played in one extra game
than everybody else. That's about it.
He's coming along. It's just the knowl-
edge base that is lagging, because the
physical ability is pretty clear.
"He's just learning the game … in
two years this kid is [going to be] one
of the best safeties we'll ever see. It
just takes time. We've had to put him
Redfield recorded 38 tackles and one interception in Notre Dame's first eight games this season.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
