Brian Kelly didn't have much to say about star receiver
Michael Floyd's citation for underage drinking that followed what police reports termed a "physical altercation" at a house party in Minneapolis on Jan. 8. There wasn't much Kelly could say, legally, regarding Floyd, the citation and his hearing with Notre Dame's own disciplinary arm, the office of residence life.
"I'm just following the rules, guys," Kelly said after his signing day press conference Wednesday. "It's been adjudicated and we're moving forward."
Kelly did say that Floyd is working out with the team.
Meanwhile, Kelly was able to provide updates on a couple of key injured players — quarterback
Dayne Crist and tight end
Kyle Rudolph.
Crist is "well ahead of anybody's" projections for his recovery from an ACL tear, Kelly said, and should be able to participate in everything except contact drills this spring.
"Nobody will get in his ZIP code area," Kelly said. "But you're going to see a lot of him in the spring."
Rudolph had shoulder surgery and is since "engaged in moving." Kelly said he was "really positive" about his recovery.
Two players are not currently working out because of injuries — running back
Theo Riddick (shoulder) and kicker
Brandon Walker (back). Walker's injury "is not going away," Kelly said.
"We're going to have to go longer to find out whether he can sustain his physical stamina through that," Kelly said of Walker.