'13 WA TE/OLB Danny Mattingly (Oregon Verbal)

[NDhoosier]

I'd rather have quality depth at OLB than TE though. Also, we already have quality depth at TE, not so much at OLB

agreed, would much rather have him at OLB right now instead of TE.

 

[STLDomer]

I'd rather have quality depth at OLB than TE though. Also, we already have quality depth at TE, not so much at OLB

Don't know about that

If Niklas is truly out:

TEs returning: Koyack, Welch + Heuerman and there are no prospects we look good for

OLBs returning: Shembo, Spond, Councell, Williams, maybe Rabasa + Jaylon Smith and there are many prospects we are in good shape for

That's 2 and 1 commit but not looking like we get another vs 5 w/ more to come

I don't think we should move over Matuska or Mattingly but we dont have great depth at TE right now

 

[arrowryan]

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Don't know about that

If Niklas is truly out:

TEs returning: Koyack, Welch + Heuerman and there are no prospects we look good for

OLBs returning: Shembo, Spond, Councell, Williams, maybe Rabasa + Jaylon Smith and there are many prospects we are in good shape for

That's 2 and 1 commit but not looking like we get another vs 5 w/ more to come

I don't think we should move over Matuska or Mattingly but we dont have great depth at TE right now

I think we are done at recruiting tight ends until next year. You really only need 4 tight ends anyway

 

[arahop]

After watching Mattingly's film, I want him more than Anzalone even though they would likely play different LB spots. I think everyone in the ND nation would love to see both of them play for the Irish. BK and staff would take both if we were lucky enough to get commitments from them.

 

[arrowryan]

After watching Mattingly's film, I want him more than anzalone even though they would likely play different LB spots.

Whoa!!

 

[Irishman77]

Off the cuff with quite a bit of knob creek single barrel. You should have seen the talent riding the pine or fighting for playing time under holtz in the good ole days. Just to mention a few ....the late great Rodney culver(to this day fastest guy to ever hit a hole), Alton maiden,Lyron cobbins, Melvin dansby,Oliver Gibson, Emmett Mosley,Renaldo Wynn. These fine gentleman were the quality depth we are about to have that is necessary to win it all. I believe 2 bcs championships in the next 5 years! Go Irish...

 

[Buster Bluth]

I believe 2 bcs championships in the next 5 years! Go Irish...

 

[ChiRish]

Off the cuff with quite a bit of knob creek single barrel. You should have seen the talent riding the pine or fighting for playing time under holtz in the good ole days. Just to mention a few ....the late great Rodney culver(to this day fastest guy to ever hit a hole), Alton maiden,Lyron cobbins, Melvin dansby,Oliver Gibson, Emmett Mosley,Renaldo Wynn. These fine gentleman were the quality depth we are about to have that is necessary to win it all. I believe 2 bcs championships in the next 5 years! Go Irish...

Haha seriously... I love the enthusiasm but let's win 9 games, or make a BCS bowl, before we're talking one title, let alone two in five years.

 

[NDBoiler]

Off the cuff with quite a bit of knob creek single barrel. You should have seen the talent riding the pine or fighting for playing time under holtz in the good ole days. Just to mention a few ....the late great Rodney culver(to this day fastest guy to ever hit a hole), Alton maiden,Lyron cobbins, Melvin dansby,Oliver Gibson, Emmett Mosley,Renaldo Wynn. These fine gentleman were the quality depth we are about to have that is necessary to win it all. I believe 2 bcs championships in the next 5 years! Go Irish...

Props for getting a righteous fuel-up beofre the post, but keep in mind that even with all the talent Holtz stocked up, he only won (1) NC (2 if you count 1993) during his tenure, so (2) in the next (5) may be a tad overly optomistic...but a touch o' bourbon will do that to ya grin:

 

[irishog77]

Danny Football

 

[Irishman77]

I still declare we won at least half the title in 93. What a travesty and a sham!

 

[Me2SouthBend]

You see something in the highlight video that you just see enough of in so many HS vids. Snow flying. Although not alot of it, it just seemed cool. With so many of the highly touted kids coming from Cali, Tx, Fla, etc., it's good to see some flakes flying. He'd be just fine playing in SB. This kid would be a welcome addition to the squad.

 

[OCIrish]

I still declare we won at least half the title in 93. What a travesty and a sham!

Had Pete Bersich not dropped a game ending INT, we would probably have had number 2 under Holtz. Although Bersich wasn't responsible for the offensive ineptness in the first half of that game. Way to bring up 93 all over again........butthole ;-)

 

[Irishnuke]

write up on Mattingly and the rivals 5-star challenge. Kid likes spearfishing...I'm sold.

Rivals-Old-High - Mattingly to make his name at Challenge

 

[Buster Bluth]

Kid likes spearfishing...I'm sold.

I can literally picture your avatar saying that haha

 

[Irishnuke]

I can literally picture your avatar saying that haha

I can totally see that now.

 

[arrowryan]

When is he visiting?

 

[NDPhilly]

25 th

 

[yankeeND]

I like that he is versatile enough to play TE and LB. He is the exact type of big skill that Kelly covets. A little smaller but comparable to Niklas. Seal the deal baby! This really could be a stupid good June!

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Per 247, Oregon visit "blew his mind." Was solid in the NFTC yesterday but obviously couldn't see his tackling ability in a camp setting.

 

[STLDomer]

Also per 247 might get a bump to

 

[yankeeND]

Also per 247 might get a bump to

That would be great! Kid really is underated thus far.

 

[peoriairish]

Oregon would blow anyone's mind. I mean, look at this locker room. I still would think we are up there for this kid.

Take a Tour of Oregon’s Ridiculous Football Locker Room - BroBible.com

 

[NDhoosier]

that is a locker room, looks like a freaking millionaire bachelor-pad.

 

[95NDAlumNM]

Jake Brown‏@Jake_Brown

#NotreDame linebacker target Danny Mattingly just rolled into registration for the #RivalsChallenge. He's wearing an Irish hat.

Nice.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Jake Brown‏@Jake_Brown

#NotreDame linebacker target Danny Mattingly just rolled into registration for the #RivalsChallenge. He's wearing an Irish hat.
Nice.

The hope here is that for 4 years he'll be wearing an Irish hat that sparkles in the sun.

 

[Domina Nostra]

Very nice!

 

[yankeeND]

I think I'm looking forward to his visit as much as he is!

 

[Irish Man3]

This kid would be a big get in my opinion. Don't think I'm stepping out on a limb, but we have to reel in the kids that grew up fans of ND. Hunter Bivin, Mattingly, etc. Looking at LB recruiting for this year.... after Cox & M'Giovanni committed elsewhere, Randolph not visiting, and others favoring Florida, this kid is a big target.

 

[NDPhilly]

Kid sounds like a huge Irish lean judging by the video interview he did with II today. I think he commits.