'08 CA ILB Anthony McDonald (Signed LOI to ND) - Page 15 - Notre Dame Football Discussion

Irishknight1023 · 04-12-2007, 10:07 PM

We've only gotten 3-5 stars in the past two years so it's not like we've been loading up on them anyway, im not really interested in them...we have to start building our powerhouse first before they come because they usually just go to whoevers winning.

Junkhead · 04-13-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Katzenboyer

I love this.

Sure, these linebackers we're bringing in aren't "Elite" -- but that's ok with me. These are the "glue guys" -- the kind of guys you build a solid defense around.

Recruiting is maybe half the battle. The more important half is the coaching and how they develop. A 5 star kid can be a turd, or a 3 star kid can be an all-american. What separates an "elite" kid from a 3 star? Every kid that gets an ND scholarship was a star on his team. Point is, the development after HS is more important than in HS. A tenth in the 40 or a few bench reps doesn't show heart or determination.

**nd1** · 04-13-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkhead

Recruiting is maybe half the battle. The more important half is the coaching and how they develop. A 5 star kid can be a turd, or a 3 star kid can be an all-american. What separates an "elite" kid from a 3 star? Every kid that gets an ND scholarship was a star on his team. Point is, the development after HS is more important than in HS. A tenth in the 40 or a few bench reps doesn't show heart or determination.

very well said junkhead. we need players that want to be here and are going to go out there and be nasty and make plays. I really don't care if we get a five star or not as long as we get good football players and they help us win.

GoshenGipper · 04-16-2007, 03:19 PM

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Irishknight1023 · 06-21-2007, 06:05 PM

I get the feeling McDonald will be ready and in shape for when he comes to ND...

IrishCalves · 06-22-2007, 04:01 AM

I love what this kid brings to the table - aside from the fact that he's chiseled. He's got a family pedigree for football success, which isn't a half bad place to start. That in mind, he is a guy that - to someone who isn't an expert - looks like he plays very fast, is a terrific hitter, and is very apt at sifting through garbage to make the tackle.

To me? If he's coachable, he'll be as good as gold for this defense. Physically it's all there and then some. Whatever shortcomings are derived from pass coverage or things of that nature can be addressed with time. I know we're excited about the more recent verbals, but this guy is definitely one of my favorite gets, and just looks like an ideal linebacker prospect for ND. I'd be very disappointed if he followed his Dad's footsteps to USC... luckily there are no worries about that.

NDgrandson · 06-22-2007, 12:05 PM

I liked seeing the recruits picture side by side. You often do not get to see that kind of stuff except for the AAA game. They look similar in size but play different positions. Cool.

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04-12-2007, 10:07 PM	#99 (permalink)
Irishknight1023 LeBron James of VC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,913 Cash: 3,038.78 Bank: 29,134.61 Total Bankroll: 32,173.39 Donate	We've only gotten 3-5 stars in the past two years so it's not like we've been loading up on them anyway, im not really interested in them...we have to start building our powerhouse first before they come because they usually just go to whoevers winning.

06-21-2007, 06:05 PM	#103 (permalink)
Irishknight1023 LeBron James of VC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,913 Cash: 3,038.78 Bank: 29,134.61 Total Bankroll: 32,173.39 Donate	I get the feeling McDonald will be ready and in shape for when he comes to ND...

06-22-2007, 04:01 AM	#104 (permalink)
IrishCalves IE's Blocking Sled Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 360 Cash: 1,022.73 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,022.73 Donate	I love what this kid brings to the table - aside from the fact that he's chiseled. He's got a family pedigree for football success, which isn't a half bad place to start. That in mind, he is a guy that - to someone who isn't an expert - looks like he plays very fast, is a terrific hitter, and is very apt at sifting through garbage to make the tackle. To me? If he's coachable, he'll be as good as gold for this defense. Physically it's all there and then some. Whatever shortcomings are derived from pass coverage or things of that nature can be addressed with time. I know we're excited about the more recent verbals, but this guy is definitely one of my favorite gets, and just looks like an ideal linebacker prospect for ND. I'd be very disappointed if he followed his Dad's footsteps to USC... luckily there are no worries about that.

06-22-2007, 12:05 PM	#105 (permalink)
NDgrandson Heir to the Golden Dome Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 153 Cash: 1,012.11 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,012.11 Donate	I liked seeing the recruits picture side by side. You often do not get to see that kind of stuff except for the AAA game. They look similar in size but play different positions. Cool.

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