'08 KS LB Arthur Brown (Miami Verbal)

[jiggafini19]

Originally Posted by irishunclebill

Yep, I didn't want to add that sour news to the Will Hill somewhat sour news in light of the great news of yesterday. It seems that both Arthur & the Thrill are becoming less and less likely viable prospects for ND. However, it's good to find this out as soon as possible so that there would be no need to hold schollies for these 2 guys, especially in light of the number of Irish commits already.

Was either viable to begin with?

You don't hear either one say much about ND. No big deal on either one as far as I'm concerned.

I've haven't seen anything positive come from Will Hill. As far as Jersey goes, give me Hafis Williams and Art Forst over Beal and Hill and I'll gladly take that running.

[irishunclebill]

Originally Posted by jiggafini19

Was either viable to begin with?

Probably not, but it's better to hear it directly from them, or in Hill's case his coach, then from message board rumors and unsupported opinions based on unrealistic expectations.

[irishunclebill]

Originally Posted by jiggafini19

No big deal on either one as far as I'm concerned.

I can't agree with that statement. We are talking about the best LB and the best athlete in the country here, and it would be no big deal to lose out on them only if you were 100% certain that you had 0% chance of landing them as a recruit. If that were the case in CW's mind why bother with the offer. No matter what you think of ND's chances in successfully recruiting guys like Brown & Hill, it is still a big deal to lose out on them if you are hoping to attract the most elite national recruits on an annual basis in order to set yourself up to contend for a NC year in and year out.

[Irishknight1023]

Didn't he still promise an unofficial visit this summer? He's a longshot we all know, but he's visiting and CB will sit him down and talk. Thats all we can ask for, a visit.

[IrishinTN]

Originally Posted by irishunclebill

I can't agree with that statement. We are talking about the best LB and the best athlete in the country here, and it would be no big deal to lose out on them only if you were 100% certain that you had 0% chance of landing them as a recruit. If that were the case in CW's mind why bother with the offer. No matter what you think of ND's chances in successfully recruiting guys like Brown & Hill, it is still a big deal to lose out on them if you are hoping to attract the most elite national recruits on an annual basis in order to set yourself up to contend for a NC year in and year out.

Totally agree. I mean, it's June, guys. Should they be giving up on any elite talent just yet?

[GoshenGipper]

Originally Posted by IrishinTN

Totally agree. I mean, it's June, guys. Should they be giving up on any elite talent just yet?

Well, ND probably only has about 8-9 spots left at the most.

[IrishinTN]

Originally Posted by GoshenGipper

Well, ND probably only has about 8-9 spots left at the most.

Okay, understood on that. I guess what I meant is that it's early summer and these kids still haven't started taking official visits yet, which I think we all agree could really turn some heads. Granted, there are private conversations that occur between recruits and coaches that may cause them to be a little more choosy, or spend less effort here or there. But the bottom line is just that it is still so early in the recruiting year.