ND's Talking Heads ... The good, bad & ugly

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elston says Notre Dame can recruit “less than half” of the Top 100 prospects nationally. <br><br>Talking to people around Notre Dame over the years, the number is probably a little closer to 33%, give or take.</p>&mdash; Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1357058218623721472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Huntr]

He's been hanging out with Fortuna too much.

[NDohio]

He's been hanging out with Fortuna too much.

Can't stand that guy...

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elston called Marcus Freeman “a tiger” in recruiting and somebody who’s challenged him as a veteran Irish assistant on the recruiting trail to think about what’s working and what can improve.</p>&mdash; Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1357060618168262656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>



Tigers, but no superstars.

There you go.

[Dale]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Elston called Marcus Freeman “a tiger” in recruiting and somebody who’s challenged him as a veteran Irish assistant on the recruiting trail to think about what’s working and what can improve.</p>&mdash; Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/1357060618168262656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>



Tigers, but no superstars.

There you go.

Is Elston petty enough to have that be a LSU jab? 100% no but funny to imagine

[dublinirish]

Freeman is up now

Carter Karels foregoes the opportunity to ask him if he likes Anime

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Marcus Freeman feels Notre Dame’s product is the best in the country when you combine academics, development and football success.</p>&mdash; Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1357068082330689537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[dublinirish]

Rover and Vyper remain but Buck will know be known as the Will linebacker

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Been saying this for years. Notre Dame has made 2 of the last 3 Playoffs and has had only two top-10 classes the past four years. Imagine what the Irish would do if they ever realized their recruiting potential? <a href="https://t.co/5hqM5CTaF1">https://t.co/5hqM5CTaF1</a></p>&mdash; Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/status/1357069596633751553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[StPaul_Irish]

Driskell ask any questions? Oh that's right wasn't invited. Sorry

[dublinirish]

Eric Hansen's turn to ask a question and of course leaves himself on mute



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I see <a href="https://twitter.com/EHansenNDI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EHansenNDI</a> has clearly enjoyed his vacation from weekly zoom pressers. <br><br>Not one, but TWO mute violations ��</p>&mdash; Katy Lonergan (@Katy_Lonergan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Katy_Lonergan/status/1357071203639447552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[IrishLion]

Rover and Vyper remain but Buck will know be known as the Will linebacker

Rover is Sniper.

Finkle is Einhorn.

[NDdomer2]

Hansen probably cant push just one button at a time with his fingers.

[GrangerIrish24]

Rover is Sniper.

Finkle is Einhorn.

Kyle Hamilton is.... a man!

[DONALDIII]

Driskell ask any questions? Oh that's right wasn't invited. Sorry

This MF'er blocked me on Twitter. I hate that I still listen to his Pod but I can't resist. He just had Malik on who made some jabs at BK. How the eff does BD have his own crew, much less credentials to ND?

I very shortly considered throwing a fit with SI. Then I realized BD is as much a money driver as I am. When he meets my level, they'll can his ass. He's garbage and Vince D isn't any better.

[pumpdog20]

I've basically steer clear of podcasts that have Malik on it. He's still extremely bitter.

[BabyIrish]

I actually heard drsikell ask a question in a presser this year. I was completely stunned. Haven’t heard him since and I don’t expect him too.

The only thing I’ll ever read of his are game/practice evaluations. I read his practice evaluation of Book for the senior bowl. Pretty informative. But I won’t read his opinion pieces.

[IrishLax]

Driskell ask any questions? Oh that's right wasn't invited. Sorry

Too funny, and ironically he did show up to this one and asked a dumb question... and Rees looked super annoyed.

[StPaul_Irish]

Too funny, and ironically he did show up to this one and asked a dumb question... and Rees looked super annoyed.

Was Tommy annoyed or confused, because he had no idea who BD is.

[ThePiombino]

Too funny, and ironically he did show up to this one and asked a dumb question... and Rees looked super annoyed.

I can't find his question anywhere. Anyone know what he asked? Bonus points for video link.

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[IrishLax]

I can't find his question anywhere. Anyone know what he asked? Bonus points for video link.

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He asked him a very long question about QB recruiting and evaluating using film vs in person seeing someone throw. And then basically how did COVID restrictions affect recruiting this year. Tommy just had a stank face on while it was being asked and then called him “coach” before answering. Also, he has bleached hair now which looks terrible.

[BeauBenken]

Too funny, and ironically he did show up to this one and asked a dumb question... and Rees looked super annoyed.

Yea, the side eye at the beginning of the question was golden.

And I can't believe Tommy bleached his hair for his vacation.... Interesting look to say the least.

[dublinirish]

Yea, the side eye at the beginning of the question was golden.

And I can't believe Tommy bleached his hair for his vacation.... Interesting look to say the least.

Tommy been on the beach in San Diego instead of scouting QB's methinks

[Cackalacky2.0]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Been saying this for years. Notre Dame has made 2 of the last 3 Playoffs and has had only two top-10 classes the past four years. Imagine what the Irish would do if they ever realized their recruiting potential? <a href="https://t.co/5hqM5CTaF1">https://t.co/5hqM5CTaF1</a></p>&mdash; Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/status/1357069596633751553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

We just need a little Vinny Cerrano chutzpuh and some help from admissions on foreign languages and we will be grabbing seven five stars immediately

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, Jack! Enjoy your retirement. <a href="https://twitter.com/NDJackNolan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDJackNolan</a> <a href="https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q">https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q</a></p>&mdash; Fighting Irish Media (@NDFIM) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFIM/status/1357344283636887552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

[NDFAN420]

Too funny, and ironically he did show up to this one and asked a dumb question... and Rees looked super annoyed.

There's a reason he can't/isn't allowed to contribute to any site that requires a subscription. I can't imagine that he's making ends at Fan Nation.

[Irishize]

There's a reason he can't/isn't allowed to contribute to any site that requires a subscription. I can't imagine that he's making ends at Fan Nation.

I was still surprised when he & Prister joined together to do a pod for the Clemson game this past season. That was out of left field and never revisited again.

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, Jack! Enjoy your retirement. <a href="https://twitter.com/NDJackNolan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDJackNolan</a> <a href="https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q">https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q</a></p>&mdash; Fighting Irish Media (@NDFIM) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFIM/status/1357344283636887552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

About time this guy retired tbh

[NDFAN420]

I was still surprised when he & Prister joined together to do a pod for the Clemson game this past season. That was out of left field and never revisited again.

Maybe it was: "Well, let's see if he's changed. No? Good bye."

[dublinirish]

I was still surprised when he & Prister joined together to do a pod for the Clemson game this past season. That was out of left field and never revisited again.

I wonder was there some obligation between their two publishers to make this happen.

[Irishize]

Maybe it was: "Well, let's see if he's changed. No? Good bye."

If I had to guess, I’d say Somogyi tried to mend fences between Prister & Driskell & Prister agreed out of respect to Lou. Purely a guess on my part.

[BeauBenken]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, Jack! Enjoy your retirement. <a href="https://twitter.com/NDJackNolan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NDJackNolan</a> <a href="https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q">https://t.co/XrFJVyyU7q</a></p>&mdash; Fighting Irish Media (@NDFIM) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFIM/status/1357344283636887552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

I wasn't the biggest fan, but he represented ND pretty solidly. Happy retirement.

[Irishize]

I had forgotten that Tom Rinaldi worked at WNDU. Nice tribute.

https://und.com/jack-nolan-voice-of-...is-retirement/

[FightingIrishLover7]

I wasn't the biggest fan, but he represented ND pretty solidly. Happy retirement.

He was a really fun basketball play-by-play announcer. Football presence wasn't that special. But he seems like a super great guy. Going to miss him.

[BeauBenken]

He was a really fun basketball play-by-play announcer. Football presence wasn't that special. But he seems like a super great guy. Going to miss him.

GOT IT!!!

[arrowryan]

I had forgotten that Tom Rinaldi worked at WNDU. Nice tribute.

https://und.com/jack-nolan-voice-of-...is-retirement/

I had no idea Rinaldi started his career in South Bend. Thats really cool.

[NDCrusader]

Jack and Jeff Jeffers did a lot of broadcasts / interviews with out team in HS. So much better than the WSBT and the ABC affiliate's crews.

Two professionals for sure.

Talked with Tom Rinaldi and barely remembered him. With some hoops buddies after an ND game in '94 and ran into him at whatever bar we were in. (Was the Madison Ave Oyster Bar a thing then?). I had to be reminded years later that that was him.

[arrowryan]

Jack and Jeff Jeffers did a lot of broadcasts / interviews with out team in HS. So much better than the WSBT and the ABC affiliate's crews.

Two professionals for sure.

Talked with Tom Rinaldi and barely remembered him. With some hoops buddies after an ND game in '94 and ran into him at whatever bar we were in. (Was the Madison Ave Oyster Bar a thing then?). I had to be reminded years later that that was him.

Oyster Bar is on Main St in downtown now. Idk of it ever being on Madison.

[ThePiombino]

He asked him a very long question about QB recruiting and evaluating using film vs in person seeing someone throw. And then basically how did COVID restrictions affect recruiting this year. Tommy just had a stank face on while it was being asked and then called him “coach” before answering. Also, he has bleached hair now which looks terrible.

LMFAOOOOO thanks

[BabyIrish]

Jack was dynamite during the elite eight runs. Really had fun listening to him. He deserves an awesome and relaxing retirement

[zelezo vlk]

I thought Lax was saying Driskell has bleached hair now. Very disappointing to hear that it's Rees

[Whiskeyjack]

He asked him a very long question about QB recruiting and evaluating using film vs in person seeing someone throw. And then basically how did COVID restrictions affect recruiting this year. Tommy just had a stank face on while it was being asked and then called him “coach” before answering. Also, he has bleached hair now which looks terrible.

I can imagine Tommy addressing him with all the contempt Arthur Morgan musters every time he spits out "O'Driscoll".

[NDohio]

I thought Lax was saying Driskell has bleached hair now. Very disappointing to hear that it's Rees

Same...

[IrishLax]

I thought Lax was saying Driskell has bleached hair now. Very disappointing to hear that it's Rees

Same...

LOL sorry to disappoint... but it's Tommy Boy with the questionable hair coloring

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video | Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees on Tyler Buchner &amp; QB Evaluations<br><br>Full Video: <a href="https://t.co/MfEpBKNaeH">https://t.co/MfEpBKNaeH</a> <a href="https://t.co/PweDCHuoGG">pic.twitter.com/PweDCHuoGG</a></p>&mdash; Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1357447407588569090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2021</a></blockquote>


In case anyone wants to see the Tommy Freshwater look.

[Huntr]

lmao Sampson and Fortuna just took a GIANT dump on ND and how signing day played out.

I mean, wow.

Notre Dame's bizarre National Signing Day

[Irish YJ]

lmao Sampson and Fortuna just took a GIANT dump on ND and how signing day played out.

I mean, wow.

Notre Dame's bizarre National Signing Day

cliff notes?

[Luckylucci]

The better the program has gotten, the worse some of the ‘journalists’ have. That’s pretty telling.

[Huntr]

cliff notes?

Don't even need to listen to the whole thing - you get the point in the 1st 5 minutes. Ragging Kelly's recruiting efforts, ragging Kelly not taking questions at the signing day presser, ragging the things Polian and Elston were saying about no recruiting superstars amongst the coaches, ragging Kelly saying a few years ago that ND could be top 5 recruiting then not doing anything to get there and on and on.

I almost f'in choked when Fortuna said that the stuff Polian was saying in the presser sounded like he was reading a powerpoint about his recent book on coaching because it was full of a lot of platitudes w/o a lot of substance.

I mean, some of their criticism is true. But, it's also true that Fortuna has a serious hardon for Kelly and Sampson is starting to act like he does, too.

[Huntr]

The better the program has gotten, the worse some of the ‘journalists’ have. That’s pretty telling.

I used to really like Sampson, but his attitude and writing have changed a bit. I definitely see why you say that.

Cannot stand Fortuna. Not in the least. He was a shit-ass even back when he was on the ND beat for ESPN