'08 MD OL Lane Clelland (Signed LOI to ND) - Page 12 - Notre Dame Football Discussion

OCIrish · 07-21-2007, 06:55 PM

Guys, I wouldn't worry all that much about the weight issue at this point, he's still in HS. I played TB in HS, and my biggest OT, was 6'7", and weighed 265. He got a full ride to Purdue, and by the time his redshirt freshmen year rolled in, he weighed in at 335, and let me tell you, there was absolutely no fat on his body. He had arms as big as my legs, which, I squatted 475# in my own right, not bragging, just wanted to give you a strength comparison, but he was gigantic. He ended up getting up to the 345-350# range, which he mantained throughout college. The thing is, Lane has the frame to put muscle on quick, and any strength and conditioning coordinator will know just how to do it.

Go Irish!

GhostSpirit · 07-21-2007, 07:50 PM

The last thing I'm worried about is an offensive lineman putting on weight.

johnnd05 · 09-08-2007, 10:57 AM

This is from a week or so ago; it's a really nice article.

Mean streak

McDonogh offensive tackle Lane Clelland brings sensational skills and a steely disposition
Lane Clelland

By Pat O'Malley | Sun reporter
August 29, 2007

McDonogh coach Dom Damico said that senior tackle Lane Clelland "has the perfect body for a lineman: tall, long and strong." And "he has a mean streak," Damico added.

"I know what he means by mean streak," said Clelland, who is 6 feet 5 and 270 pounds. "When I'm pass-blocking and I feel someone off balance, I'm like a shark who smells blood. And when I do, I want to drive my man into the ground."

Opposing coaches, like Loyola's Brian Abbott, have noticed.

"Lane is the best offensive lineman we saw last year, " he said. "Lane is quick and has great feet, and he's got a little nasty to him."

Clelland's spirited play caught the attention of college recruiters, as well. The state's higest-rated lineman and No. 3 player overall by Rivals.com, Clelland had 20 scholarship offers and has committed to Notre Dame.

Damico knows Clelland well because the McDonogh star has been hanging around Eagles practices since he was 6. Clelland, the youngest of five children, grew up watching his older brother and mentor Lance play for McDonogh.

"Lance has really helped me a lot, taking me to camps, teaching me technique and always being there for me," Clelland said.

Lance Clelland was an All-Metro lineman at McDonogh in 1996. He went on to play at Northwestern and had been an assistant at McDonogh, coaching his brother until this season, when he was hired as an assistant at Dartmouth.

"The Clellands are the two best linemen we have had in my time at McDonogh, " said Damico, who is starting his 14th season. "But Lane may be a little notch above."

Rivals.com gives Lane Clelland a 5.9 rating and No. 16 position ranking nationally. The 5.9 falls under the top ranking of 6.1, which equates to an "elite prospect deemed to have pro potential."

Clelland, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds, has been on the McDonogh varsity team since his freshman year and a full-time starter the past three years.

"Lane will never see a day on defense at Notre Dame," Damico said. "He will be their left tackle one day. He has great technique and looks like a college player already."

Clelland's long-term goal is to play in the NFL.

"I first want to win [a Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association] A Conference football title outright, and then win a state wrestling championship," said Clelland, whose team was a tri-champion in football last year with Gilman and Loyola, and he was an A Conference heavyweight runner-up on the mat. "Obviously I want to start at Notre Dame and win a national championship and get a chance to play in the NFL."

No doubt playing at South Bend, Ind., enhances the chances to turn pro, but choosing a college wasn't easy. After visiting Notre Dame, Clelland said he didn't want to rush into a decision, but after frequent phone conversations with Irish offensive line coach John Latina, he made up his mind.

"My two brothers, Lance and Lou, drove me to visit Michigan last spring, and we left there for Notre Dame," Clelland said. "The two schools are total opposites. But I was really impressed with the Notre Dame coaching staff of coach Charlie Weis. You can tell Coach Weis doesn't take any [nonsense] and I appreciate that. My mom has been a strong influence on discipline. She is a strong woman and keeps us all in line. I like that.

"I was convinced that Notre Dame would be a good fit for me and I felt the education would be a little better than most places, " added Clelland, who has a 2.6 grade-point-average. "I have to work hard in school and am willing to do that. I will pursue business and maybe a double-major with English. "

Clelland considers himself a "very dedicated" person to the important things in his life, such as church, family, education and sports.

"We have a big family that lives in Reisterstown and we like to spend a lot of time together, " he said.

As for that mean streak, the well-mannered Clelland reserves that strictly for the football field.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/ph...8/32165387.jpg
Senior Lane Clelland, considered the state's top lineman, has committed to Notre Dame. (Sun photo by Doug Kapustin / August 24, 2007)

GoshenGipper · 09-24-2007, 11:42 AM

Lane has been geting a few calls from other schools as well, but from what he said about it, it seems as though it's more of a nuisance rather than an option and he is looking forward to making an early impact on the Irish in the future.

On a side note Mike Farrell projected Lane to play on the interior of the OL, and possibly even center, and called Cave a true Guard as well. He then said ND would probably like to get a PT prospect but he couldn't think of anyone they (ND) had a shot with, then he thought about it and said maybe Page.

Hello you retard! Lane is a OT prospect, Cave and Golic could both play either OG or C, and ND still has a decent shot at Trevor Robinson. Then if Page did come to ND he wouldn't be a OT prospect anyway, he'd likely be projected at OG.

johnnd05 · 09-25-2007, 09:59 AM

Via BGI:

Quote:

Lane Clelland (OL): Clelland is an excellent offensive line prospect. His team stands at 1-2 after the weekend. Clelland is excited about his future with the Irish and is hoping to get into the rotation immediately as a freshman.

GoshenGipper · 12-13-2007, 08:48 PM

Lane was added to the Army AA Bowl Roster.

**ChicagoIrishfan** · 12-13-2007, 09:23 PM

That is awesome the # of recruits that are going for this game. Plus he hasn't been to a game this year also and I believe he either hasn't met anyone in the class or isn't as well acquanted as the other players.

09-08-2007, 10:57 AM	#80 (permalink)
johnnd05 Johnny T. works for me Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Berkeley, Calif. Posts: 4,629 Cash: 21,734.47 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 21,734.47 Donate	This is from a week or so ago; it's a really nice article. Mean streak McDonogh offensive tackle Lane Clelland brings sensational skills and a steely disposition Lane Clelland By Pat O'Malley \| Sun reporter August 29, 2007 McDonogh coach Dom Damico said that senior tackle Lane Clelland "has the perfect body for a lineman: tall, long and strong." And "he has a mean streak," Damico added. "I know what he means by mean streak," said Clelland, who is 6 feet 5 and 270 pounds. "When I'm pass-blocking and I feel someone off balance, I'm like a shark who smells blood. And when I do, I want to drive my man into the ground." Opposing coaches, like Loyola's Brian Abbott, have noticed. "Lane is the best offensive lineman we saw last year, " he said. "Lane is quick and has great feet, and he's got a little nasty to him." Clelland's spirited play caught the attention of college recruiters, as well. The state's higest-rated lineman and No. 3 player overall by Rivals.com, Clelland had 20 scholarship offers and has committed to Notre Dame. Damico knows Clelland well because the McDonogh star has been hanging around Eagles practices since he was 6. Clelland, the youngest of five children, grew up watching his older brother and mentor Lance play for McDonogh. "Lance has really helped me a lot, taking me to camps, teaching me technique and always being there for me," Clelland said. Lance Clelland was an All-Metro lineman at McDonogh in 1996. He went on to play at Northwestern and had been an assistant at McDonogh, coaching his brother until this season, when he was hired as an assistant at Dartmouth. "The Clellands are the two best linemen we have had in my time at McDonogh, " said Damico, who is starting his 14th season. "But Lane may be a little notch above." Rivals.com gives Lane Clelland a 5.9 rating and No. 16 position ranking nationally. The 5.9 falls under the top ranking of 6.1, which equates to an "elite prospect deemed to have pro potential." Clelland, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds, has been on the McDonogh varsity team since his freshman year and a full-time starter the past three years. "Lane will never see a day on defense at Notre Dame," Damico said. "He will be their left tackle one day. He has great technique and looks like a college player already." Clelland's long-term goal is to play in the NFL. "I first want to win [a Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association] A Conference football title outright, and then win a state wrestling championship," said Clelland, whose team was a tri-champion in football last year with Gilman and Loyola, and he was an A Conference heavyweight runner-up on the mat. "Obviously I want to start at Notre Dame and win a national championship and get a chance to play in the NFL." No doubt playing at South Bend, Ind., enhances the chances to turn pro, but choosing a college wasn't easy. After visiting Notre Dame, Clelland said he didn't want to rush into a decision, but after frequent phone conversations with Irish offensive line coach John Latina, he made up his mind. "My two brothers, Lance and Lou, drove me to visit Michigan last spring, and we left there for Notre Dame," Clelland said. "The two schools are total opposites. But I was really impressed with the Notre Dame coaching staff of coach Charlie Weis. You can tell Coach Weis doesn't take any [nonsense] and I appreciate that. My mom has been a strong influence on discipline. She is a strong woman and keeps us all in line. I like that. "I was convinced that Notre Dame would be a good fit for me and I felt the education would be a little better than most places, " added Clelland, who has a 2.6 grade-point-average. "I have to work hard in school and am willing to do that. I will pursue business and maybe a double-major with English. " Clelland considers himself a "very dedicated" person to the important things in his life, such as church, family, education and sports. "We have a big family that lives in Reisterstown and we like to spend a lot of time together, " he said. As for that mean streak, the well-mannered Clelland reserves that strictly for the football field. http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/ph...8/32165387.jpg Senior Lane Clelland, considered the state's top lineman, has committed to Notre Dame. (Sun photo by Doug Kapustin / August 24, 2007) __________________ Stoney is a dead man.

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07-21-2007, 06:55 PM	#78 (permalink)
OCIrish Newman's Law Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2 hrs. from the Mecca of CFB Posts: 362 Cash: 341.44 Bank: 93.43 Total Bankroll: 434.87 Donate	Guys, I wouldn't worry all that much about the weight issue at this point, he's still in HS. I played TB in HS, and my biggest OT, was 6'7", and weighed 265. He got a full ride to Purdue, and by the time his redshirt freshmen year rolled in, he weighed in at 335, and let me tell you, there was absolutely no fat on his body. He had arms as big as my legs, which, I squatted 475# in my own right, not bragging, just wanted to give you a strength comparison, but he was gigantic. He ended up getting up to the 345-350# range, which he mantained throughout college. The thing is, Lane has the frame to put muscle on quick, and any strength and conditioning coordinator will know just how to do it. Go Irish!

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GhostSpirit Weis' Recruiting Advisor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 401 Cash: 10,304.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 10,304.50 Donate	The last thing I'm worried about is an offensive lineman putting on weight.

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GoshenGipper Rest In Peace Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 8,212 Cash: 1,290.48 Bank: 1.00 Total Bankroll: 1,291.48 Donate	Lane has been geting a few calls from other schools as well, but from what he said about it, it seems as though it's more of a nuisance rather than an option and he is looking forward to making an early impact on the Irish in the future. On a side note Mike Farrell projected Lane to play on the interior of the OL, and possibly even center, and called Cave a true Guard as well. He then said ND would probably like to get a PT prospect but he couldn't think of anyone they (ND) had a shot with, then he thought about it and said maybe Page. Hello you retard! Lane is a OT prospect, Cave and Golic could both play either OG or C, and ND still has a decent shot at Trevor Robinson. Then if Page did come to ND he wouldn't be a OT prospect anyway, he'd likely be projected at OG.

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GoshenGipper Rest In Peace Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Goshen, IN Posts: 8,212 Cash: 1,290.48 Bank: 1.00 Total Bankroll: 1,291.48 Donate	Lane was added to the Army AA Bowl Roster.

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ChicagoIrishfan Walk-On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arlington Heights Posts: 82 Cash: 1,050.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,050.50 Donate	That is awesome the # of recruits that are going for this game. Plus he hasn't been to a game this year also and I believe he either hasn't met anyone in the class or isn't as well acquanted as the other players.

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