'08 KY DT Brandon Newman (Signed LOI to ND)

[MirageSmack]

I was driving, so I couldn't take notes, but he and his coach were interviewed for about ten minutes today on local ESPN.

Coach said he was the strongest player he had ever seen, and listed the same numbers I have seen here. He says he's a freak in the weightroom -- his words, not mine. Said he had a strong work ethic, good attitude etc. Coach speak. He said he has or will receive 3 more offers this week, but only mentioned a Cincy offer. Louisville still has not offered, and has not been in contact very much. He changed the subject a little when he was asked why UL hasn't offered. He seemed annoyed by that.

Brandon spoke very intelligently. He never mentioned Michigan as per my above post. He spoke very highly of KY, because they offered last year and his relationship with Joker Phillips, offensive coodinator. Then he shifted gears to ND, and spoke in glowing terms. He really liked the early offer. He said words couldn't describe how he felt after CB and CW called with an offer. He loves CB and they kept in contact daily until the dead period. He said he has a strong bond with CB. He is coming to ND on April 11, and he said he is not in a hurry to commit, so this may take awhile. He definately wants to take his trips he said. He said he most wants to be comfortable wherever he goes, nice coaches, facilites, campus.

The one thing I noticed most was the positive vibes toward ND from the interviewer, who is a local KY homer. He gushed over ND and how big a deal this was for a local boy to get an offer from ND. Usually we get the normal anti ND diatribe on local radio. It definately looks like KY and ND at this point.

[Jason Pham]

Originally Posted by MirageSmack

I was driving, so I couldn't take notes, but he and his coach were interviewed for about ten minutes today on local ESPN.

Coach said he was the strongest player he had ever seen, and listed the same numbers I have seen here. He says he's a freak in the weightroom -- his words, not mine. Said he had a strong work ethic, good attitude etc. Coach speak. He said he has or will receive 3 more offers this week, but only mentioned a Cincy offer. Louisville still has not offered, and has not been in contact very much. He changed the subject a little when he was asked why UL hasn't offered. He seemed annoyed by that.

Brandon spoke very intelligently. He never mentioned Michigan as per my above post. He spoke very highly of KY, because they offered last year and his relationship with Joker Phillips, offensive coodinator. Then he shifted gears to ND, and spoke in glowing terms. He really liked the early offer. He said words couldn't describe how he felt after CB and CW called with an offer. He loves CB and they kept in contact daily until the dead period. He said he has a strong bond with CB. He is coming to ND on April 11, and he said he is not in a hurry to commit, so this may take awhile. He definately wants to take his trips he said. He said he most wants to be comfortable wherever he goes, nice coaches, facilites, campus.

The one thing I noticed most was the positive vibes toward ND from the interviewer, who is a local KY homer. He gushed over ND and how big a deal this was for a local boy to get an offer from ND. Usually we get the normal anti ND diatribe on local radio. It definately looks like KY and ND at this point.

Great stuff, Mirage.

[leprechaun4life]

Originally Posted by MirageSmack

I was driving, so I couldn't take notes, but he and his coach were interviewed for about ten minutes today on local ESPN.

Coach said he was the strongest player he had ever seen, and listed the same numbers I have seen here. He says he's a freak in the weightroom -- his words, not mine. Said he had a strong work ethic, good attitude etc. Coach speak. He said he has or will receive 3 more offers this week, but only mentioned a Cincy offer. Louisville still has not offered, and has not been in contact very much. He changed the subject a little when he was asked why UL hasn't offered. He seemed annoyed by that.

Brandon spoke very intelligently. He never mentioned Michigan as per my above post. He spoke very highly of KY, because they offered last year and his relationship with Joker Phillips, offensive coodinator. Then he shifted gears to ND, and spoke in glowing terms. He really liked the early offer. He said words couldn't describe how he felt after CB and CW called with an offer. He loves CB and they kept in contact daily until the dead period. He said he has a strong bond with CB. He is coming to ND on April 11, and he said he is not in a hurry to commit, so this may take awhile. He definately wants to take his trips he said. He said he most wants to be comfortable wherever he goes, nice coaches, facilites, campus.

The one thing I noticed most was the positive vibes toward ND from the interviewer, who is a local KY homer. He gushed over ND and how big a deal this was for a local boy to get an offer from ND. Usually we get the normal anti ND diatribe on local radio. It definately looks like KY and ND at this point.

Yes, reps to you.

[irishunclebill]

Brandon's visit for Spring Practice is set. He will be coming in on the 10th with his parents, and touring the campus and attending practice on the 11th, the same day as McDonald & Crist. Wouldn't it be sweet if the guy who clears the way for the guy who will be doing most of the tackling commit on the same day. CB is asking Brandon what he is doing so that he will be in position to start at NT for ND against San Diego State on 9/6/08. Next week could be a lot of fun for ND football fans.

[Irish52]

Would like to see this kid offered..I think he would be a great addition for the Irish.

[irishunclebill]

Originally Posted by Irish52

Would like to see this kid offered..I think he would be a great addition for the Irish.

Newman already has an offer, and there are quite a few people who are anticipating that he will commit when he visits next week.

[Irishknight1023]

I would love a NT commit, but i thought he has a big love for Kentucky and their coaching staff?