Much-hyped Notre Dame was overshadowed for once today, but here's guessing their fans don't mind. As a rule Notre Dame players seem to be a bit overrated by the recruiting services but across the nation there seems to be a vibe that Notre Dame's Signing Day haul was commendable. Rivals currently gives the Irish the #2 signing class, not far behind Alabama despite only 23 commitments to the Tide's 32.So what gives? Was it luck of the Irish or simply a shrewd recruiting season for beleaguered coach Charlie Weis?
Here's guessing playing time was a major factor. Notre Dame played an army of young players last year. They looked terrible for it, posting the team's worst record in seemingly forever. Somehow that bad record and little hope for next year could be overlooked by many.
Among the best gets for Notre Dame: Ohio tight end Kyle Rudolph (nation's #20 player), California Quarterback Dayne Crist the nation's #25 player, tallish Minnesota receiver Michael Floyd (#27), Oregon defensive end Ethan Johnson (#32), Nebraska offensive lineman Trevor Robinson (#37), Michigan tailback Jonas Gray (#72) and Chicago linebacker Darius Fleming (#89).
Notre Dame also managed to steal defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore at the last minute from Texas A&M. Wednesday's big story was the retention of 6'-4" Virginia receiver Deion Walker who appeared ready to freak out and head to Penn State before sticking with the Irish.
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2-06-2008 @ 6:33PM
adam said...
That's what i am talking about. Soon all the Notre Dame haters will once again have to give props to the most storied program in college football history. GO IRISH!
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2-06-2008 @ 7:45PM
TJ said...
I'm a USC fan, but Notre Dame is second. You can't beat those Catholic boys! Go ND!
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2-06-2008 @ 8:46PM
Scott said...
I believe the real key was the sales pitches Stammerin Lou Holtz has been making directly to recruits. On behalf of Charlie Horse Weis, Lou is promising the return of "The Tarnished Dome". Lou promises the recruits that Notre Dame will provide the finest Steroids and HGH chemists can produce.
In addition there was a nasty rumor that Charlie Weis had eaten Brady Quinn, recruits parents were terrified. Stammerin Lou assured them that, YES Charlie had eaten Brady once, but the stomach surgery Charlie had prevented Brady from being digested, and Charlie has promised to try real hard to not eat any other players.
GO ND
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2-07-2008 @ 12:30AM
ann marie5777 said...
WE ARE NOTRE DAME
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2-07-2008 @ 7:54AM
Scalz1 said...
And that great recruiting class last year did what ? You still have "X's and O's" Weis coaching. Enjoy that all that talent and a 6-5 record this year.
Notre Dame - returning to Glory since 1993.
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2-07-2008 @ 4:28PM
adam said...
Forget all the haters. Besides last year, a "down" year for Notre Dame is going to a BCS game and losing bad. I would rather go to a BCS game and lose, then not play in one at all, like the majority of schools all the trash talkin fools in here root for. OH ya and another thing to the haters. Try playing the schedule ND plays every year and see if your team will EVER play in a BCS game. SUCK IT!
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3-26-2008 @ 1:38PM
jesse said...
I love Notre Dame it rocks and football and basketball I love Luke Harengody and i'm so happy that he won the big east player of the year he is toughest person on the team and i love robert hughes as we like to call him HUGE when he dives into the end zone.
Notre dame rocks go Irish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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