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**big daddy** · 05-02-2008, 01:37 AM

Most likely Te'o will go somewhere else. From what I have read Mormons don't look too kindly on Catholics. It's evident that they spend alot of time in catholic countries strying to convert the faithful.

**HereComeTheIrish** · 05-02-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NDFan78

no chance he is going to be irish. He will go to USC or BYU.

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Link????

No link, huh? I guess you shouldn't make these claims unless:

A) A birdie flew up on your shoulder and told you so that he's attending either USC or BYU.

B) You know the kid personally and he's entrusted you with this high level information.

*Keep in mind...Recruits do on occasion read these forums and has been known to turn them off to one school or the other. Let's not write this young man off just yet...It is afterall, just May.

**Katzenboyer** · 05-02-2008, 11:49 AM

Scout had an article saying that the Irish will make the cut when he narrows his list, and that he would like to take an official here.

I think he was a lock for USC, but they've taken a few linebackers already, including Vontaze Burfict, who's an incredible talent. The cupboard may be full, and he sees that, and that's why the Irish have been making a climb. Also, Charlie's recruiting has done a lot, as Te'o said in the scout article.

Don't make too much of his religion. Sure, it's a big deal, but that doesn't mean it's BYU or USC, or that ND has no chance because of their Catholic tradition. Many people of many faiths have come to, and suceeded at keeping their traditions at, ND.

baceprost · 05-02-2008, 03:08 PM

As far as Mormons not liking Catholics, I'm Mormon and currently a student at the Law School. Most Mormons I know, and I'm from Utah, have no problem with Catholics and actually hold them in high respect for their faith, traditions, and social efforts.

**Denny** · 05-02-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Katzenboyer

Don't make too much of his religion. Sure, it's a big deal, but that doesn't mean it's BYU or USC, or that ND has no chance because of their Catholic tradition. Many people of many faiths have come to, and suceeded at keeping their traditions at, ND.

A recent example would be Ryan Harris.

Player Feature :: Ryan Harris Links Faith and Football: Senior offensive lineman practices tackles and Islam

**IrishGrizz** · 05-02-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by baceprost

As far as Mormons not liking Catholics, I'm Mormon and currently a student at the Law School. Most Mormons I know, and I'm from Utah, have no problem with Catholics and actually hold them in high respect for their faith, traditions, and social efforts.

I would think the only thing that would be different, not impossible, just different, would be working thru a 2 year mission, if Te'o were to commit and decide to serve. Only because I do not think the ND Football program has had to work thru this situation before. I know BYU does it all the time, and there are alot of NW schools who deal with it more often (I know specifically of BSU) and they just have to take different things into consideration- thats all I am saying.

**NDboy15** · 05-03-2008, 04:46 PM

Can't he take his mission after his playing days, like when he graduates? Sorry, I'm not too familiar with the Mormon religion.

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05-02-2008, 01:37 AM	#50 (permalink)
big daddy Walk-On Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 139 Cash: 1,172.16 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,172.16 Donate	Most likely Te'o will go somewhere else. From what I have read Mormons don't look too kindly on Catholics. It's evident that they spend alot of time in catholic countries strying to convert the faithful.

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Katzenboyer Walk-On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 241 Cash: 2,396.96 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,396.96 Donate	Scout had an article saying that the Irish will make the cut when he narrows his list, and that he would like to take an official here. I think he was a lock for USC, but they've taken a few linebackers already, including Vontaze Burfict, who's an incredible talent. The cupboard may be full, and he sees that, and that's why the Irish have been making a climb. Also, Charlie's recruiting has done a lot, as Te'o said in the scout article. Don't make too much of his religion. Sure, it's a big deal, but that doesn't mean it's BYU or USC, or that ND has no chance because of their Catholic tradition. Many people of many faiths have come to, and suceeded at keeping their traditions at, ND.

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baceprost Waterboy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2 Cash: 1,059.10 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,059.10 Donate	As far as Mormons not liking Catholics, I'm Mormon and currently a student at the Law School. Most Mormons I know, and I'm from Utah, have no problem with Catholics and actually hold them in high respect for their faith, traditions, and social efforts.

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NDboy15 Freshman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 700 Cash: 1,295.25 Bank: 33,719.65 Total Bankroll: 35,014.90 Donate	Can't he take his mission after his playing days, like when he graduates? Sorry, I'm not too familiar with the Mormon religion.

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