Notre Dame has named its captains for the 2016 season and none of them are any surprise. A quartet of seniors – linebacker James Onwualu, defensive end Isaac Rochell, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, and wide receiver Torii Hunter – were named captains by Brian Kelly on Wednesday following practice with each addressing the team (video above).
The four named by Kelly all make a lot of sense. All four players are seniors and the elder statesmen in position groups that lost a lot of leadership. Notre Dame lost three starters on the offensive line, its top four wide receivers, two starting linebackers including an all-time great, and half of its defensive line including the ultimate captain Sheldon Day from the 2015 squad.