'12 AZ WR Davonte Neal (Arizona Transfer)

[Grahambo]

I liked the comment about people in Ohio get to see him play, almost like a remark directed at Urban.

 

[yankeeND]

I liked the comment about people in Ohio get to see him play, almost like a remark directed at Urban.

If you put it that way I like it too! I took it as he has family there.

 

[stlnd01]

Didn't realize his Akron family was such a big factor. Guess that helps explain why he didn't look at some of the more logical West Coast schools. His visit list always seemed a little odd for such a highly-touted kid.

Whatever. Can't wait to see him on the field. Dude sounds like a ballplayer.

 

[micks60]

Kids all business, and you know what I like most is he said "we know we have a game to play". Yeah buddy got high hopes for the new #3!

#3 is already taken by Amir

 

[yankeeND]

#3 is already taken by Amir

Well he(Neal) claims that is what he is gonna wear, I guess we'll have to wait and see how it plays out.

 

[ThePiombino]

I cannot wait to see this kid in action.

 

[micks60]

Well he(Neal) claims that is what he is gonna wear, I guess we'll have to wait and see how it plays out.

I asked Amir about it a month ago when that article came out and Amir said that he was keeping #3. It will be an interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[yankeeND]

I asked Amir about it a month ago when that article came out and Amir said that he was keeping #3. It will be an interesting to see how it plays out.

Very interesting!

 

[ab2cmiller]

Friday's Podcast of former Domer Bertrand Berry interviewing Davonte Neal on Phoenix radio Station 1060 The Fan. Interview lasts about 10 minutes. Continues to say that it looks like he will be number 3. I guess we will see.
Friday’s Podcast of The Bertrand Berry Show | AZ Sports Talk

 

[Bogtrotter07]

A numerical showdown! We will see who has the team or his own ego most at heart. (Being that Amir should be allowed to keep it if he was granted it.

 

[NDPhilly]

They should race for it.

 

[ClausentoTate]

They should race for it.

This. Oh god, this.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

They should race for it.

That brilliant idea was brought up back in post 3220 if I recall correctly.

 

[RDU Irish]

Nah, Festivus feats of strength for it.

 

[phgreek]

Kid said all the right things...seems intelligent, and cool...mature I guess. His film says lightning on the field. Right stuff from my chair.

I know there was some scuttle about him/his dad being high maintenance from an angry reporter the day he blew the announcement at his elementary school...

All I can say is, Kids make mistakes. Kids almost always make short-sighted decisions. Real parents guide...sometimes a little forcefully. The old man seems to have decided he was a parent not a Pal...gotta respect that a ton in the world we live in...

Glad to have this kid...I think he'll be a good football player and a solid representative of the University.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Kid said all the right things...seems intelligent, and cool...mature I guess. His film says lightning on the field. Right stuff from my chair.

I know there was some scuttle about him/his dad being high maintenance from an angry reporter the day he blew the announcement at his elementary school...

All I can say is, Kids make mistakes. Kids almost always make short-sighted decisions. Real parents guide...sometimes a little forcefully. The old man seems to have decided he was a parent not a Pal...gotta respect that a ton in the world we live in...

Glad to have this kid...I think he'll be a good football player and a solid representative of the University.

+1. Agreed w all of it.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Hot off the press

His relationship with the former Irish receiver has flourished with both being in the Phoenix area, and has helped give Davonte an idea of what life will be like under the Golden Dome.

“Mike and I have talked a lot and he has told me what to expect and how Notre Dame will help me succeed, not just in footballbut in life,” Neal told the Arizona Republic’s Richard Obert. “That is what I was always looking for in a college. I know some colleges, it’s all about football. But Notre Dame makes sure you do your class work and you do it well. They teach you priorities.”


Neal ready for Notre Dame | Inside the Irish

 

[Classic Irish]

Nah, Festivus feats of strength for it.

Better this than the airing of grievances.

 

[cody1smith]

Can anyone confirm that he actually made it on to campus today? Even after all the floyd talk i'm still a little nervous!

 

[IrishInFl]

Can anyone confirm that he actually made it on to campus today? Even after all the floyd talk i'm still a little nervous!

Well, he's in the student directory, so I think so.

 

[woolybug25]

Well, he's in the student directory, so I think so.

and last time I checked, Diaco's hair is still perfectly coifed...

 

[NYIrish14]

and last time I checked, Diaco's hair is still perfectly coifed...

Im almost positive that Diaco was born with that hair...

 

[woolybug25]

Im almost positive that Diaco was born with that hair...

Neh.... that hair was born with that Diaco....

 

[zbikowski88]

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Notre Dame coaches impressed by freshman WR Davonte' Neal's first workouts. Quick, fast, works hard.Good friends already w WR Robby Toma.

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Luke Neal on son Davonte' Neal first days at Notre Dame. Said: 'Davonte' was like, 'I'm glad I'm finally here.' ''

 

[yankeeND]

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Notre Dame coaches impressed by freshman WR Davonte' Neal's first workouts. Quick, fast, works hard.Good friends already w WR Robby Toma.

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Luke Neal on son Davonte' Neal first days at Notre Dame. Said: 'Davonte' was like, 'I'm glad I'm finally here.' ''

He is the kind of kid that will be our cover boy for pre-season college football pubs. Thanks for the update!

 

[rtrn2glory]

i just hope they have him catching as many punts as they can legally kick to him!!!!!!

 

[woolybug25]

i just hope they have him catching as many punts as they can legally kick to him!!!!!!

I would like to see him as the day 1 punt returner.

 

[notredomer23]

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Notre Dame coaches impressed by freshman WR Davonte' Neal's first workouts. Quick, fast, works hard.Good friends already w WR Robby Toma.

Richard Obert ‏@azc_obert
Luke Neal on son Davonte' Neal first days at Notre Dame. Said: 'Davonte' was like, 'I'm glad I'm finally here.' ''

This is most important part of that tweet IMO

 

[DSully1995]

Ya robby would be a great guy to learn from, not only on the field things but how to live life at ND.

 

[Chris P. Bacon]

This is most important part of that tweet IMO

She's a Beaut CLARK!