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IrishCalves · 05-27-2007, 10:33 AM

While we're in good standing with 4 DB's, I only get the feeling that we legitimately lead for Blanton. Slaughter looks like a Michigan/ND battle, and he's still in SEC country. J. Brown has been adding more teams to his favorites that've offered recently. And word that McCarthy fears competing with his brother just won't go away. A lot of these stories could end with happy Irish endings, but I feel more unnerved about DB than WR.

You have to remember that Corwin was a DB at Michigan, and that he coached the position for the Jets. Right there is already a high premium on the position. Two years ago, we got lit up by Matt Trannon, Ted Ginn Jr, and Dwayne Jarrett. Last year, the same happened with Mario Manningham, Early Doucet, and... yet again, Dwayne Jarrett. From a strategic standpoint as well as a fan's, I'm tired of opposing receivers not only thinking that they can, but actually achieving career days against our secondary.

Even if we've snagged some talented guys like Walls, McNeil, Harrison, and Gray, this group needs depth, to push each other from within the position. So, considering we have no names on board, and the history we have at DB, I make it my #1 priority. But you could make a solid case for WR, and smaller cases at this point for OL and DL.

GoshenGipper · 05-27-2007, 12:57 PM

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I have to ask though I thought I read that Newman had recently received an Alabama offer. Is this true and what other ones did he get besides Stanford, UK, Louisville, and Miss?

Those are the ones I know of for sure. I know that Michigan and Auburn were also recruiting him but I's not sure if either offered, and I think I head that Michigan had somewhat colloed on him due to Brandon showing a lack of any real interest toward UM.

**rontdtarchala** · 05-27-2007, 01:23 PM

I'm going lb but db is just as important...elite linebackers open up opportunities for the db's to have more opportunities to make big plays or smuther offensive big play capabilities

**leprechaun4life** · 05-27-2007, 05:41 PM

I voted for LB. I have faith that Weis can produce with whomever he has at WR, and I think the DBs will improve this year with Brown coaching them, so although I would like to see some DB commits, I don't think it is the focal point right now. IMO, LBs are the best overall athletes because they are big enough to take on the OL, quick enough to cover some WRs (mostly TE) and bad enough to walk over to the opposing coach and flip him off.

GoIrish24 · 05-30-2007, 01:26 PM

I think we need two more stud receivers. My top guys are Floyd, Butler, and Baldwin.

**irish0307** · 05-30-2007, 09:21 PM

Had to keep it goin' Hello Newman... gotta love Seinfeld.

**mlcspinner** · 05-30-2007, 09:44 PM

WR , We need 2 stud WR

View Poll Results: With Newman's commitment which position is the most crucial to the rest of the class?
WR - I still think ND needs one or two more.	66	55.00%
DB - Even though ND leads for several I'm still a little worried.	19	15.83%
LB - One or two more should to do it.	10	8.33%
RB - Can you have too much depth in the backfield?	0	0%
DL - Have you looked at the depth chart?	11	9.17%
OL - ND needs all the elite lineman they can get.	13	10.83%
Other - (Please List)	1	0.83%
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05-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
IrishCalves IE's Blocking Sled Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 360 Cash: 1,055.48 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,055.48 Donate	While we're in good standing with 4 DB's, I only get the feeling that we legitimately lead for Blanton. Slaughter looks like a Michigan/ND battle, and he's still in SEC country. J. Brown has been adding more teams to his favorites that've offered recently. And word that McCarthy fears competing with his brother just won't go away. A lot of these stories could end with happy Irish endings, but I feel more unnerved about DB than WR. You have to remember that Corwin was a DB at Michigan, and that he coached the position for the Jets. Right there is already a high premium on the position. Two years ago, we got lit up by Matt Trannon, Ted Ginn Jr, and Dwayne Jarrett. Last year, the same happened with Mario Manningham, Early Doucet, and... yet again, Dwayne Jarrett. From a strategic standpoint as well as a fan's, I'm tired of opposing receivers not only thinking that they can, but actually achieving career days against our secondary. Even if we've snagged some talented guys like Walls, McNeil, Harrison, and Gray, this group needs depth, to push each other from within the position. So, considering we have no names on board, and the history we have at DB, I make it my #1 priority. But you could make a solid case for WR, and smaller cases at this point for OL and DL.

05-27-2007, 01:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
rontdtarchala Freshman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: INDY Posts: 546 Cash: 1,008.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,008.75 Donate	I'm going lb but db is just as important...elite linebackers open up opportunities for the db's to have more opportunities to make big plays or smuther offensive big play capabilities

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leprechaun4life Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 463 Cash: 747.22 Bank: 44,126.14 Total Bankroll: 44,873.35 Donate	I voted for LB. I have faith that Weis can produce with whomever he has at WR, and I think the DBs will improve this year with Brown coaching them, so although I would like to see some DB commits, I don't think it is the focal point right now. IMO, LBs are the best overall athletes because they are big enough to take on the OL, quick enough to cover some WRs (mostly TE) and bad enough to walk over to the opposing coach and flip him off.

05-30-2007, 01:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
GoIrish24 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 21 Cash: 1,570.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,570.50 Donate	I think we need two more stud receivers. My top guys are Floyd, Butler, and Baldwin.

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irish0307 Dynasty in the making Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 185 Cash: 2,201.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,201.50 Donate	Had to keep it goin' Hello Newman... gotta love Seinfeld.

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mlcspinner Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,653 Cash: 822.01 Bank: 1,629.13 Total Bankroll: 2,451.14 Donate	WR , We need 2 stud WR

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