Punter Tyler Newsome didn’t take long to establish himself. After spending a season behind Kyle Brindza, the sophomore burst onto the scene averaging 44.5 yards per punt, a new weapon in a Notre Dame special teams that was breaking in two rookies specialists.
A big, physical kicker with the type of long body that helps boom punts, Newsome should only get better with experience. That gives Brian Kelly a kickoff specialist who can force opponents to start at the 25-yard line and a punter who is capable of always flipping the field. Newsome is also a character with a unique personality, perfectly hardwired to live up to the reputation of the quirky punter.