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

[peoriairish]

I agree with you NDPhilly. He has been a huge ND lean for a while and really thing he will be starting alongside Jaylon by his 3rd year (assuming he redshirts). The kid's video is really good and IMO, he isn't getting the widespread love by teams and analysts because of the location of his hometown. I can't wait to see him develop no matter where he goes.

 

[IrishLax]

I agree with you NDPhilly. He has been a huge ND lean for a while and really thing he will be starting alongside Jaylon by his 3rd year (assuming he redshirts). The kid's video is really good and IMO, he isn't getting the widespread love by teams and analysts because of the location of his hometown. I can't wait to see him develop no matter where he goes.

Agreed. I love his film. He could be truly fantastic at DOG or even WILL. Seems incredibly fluid and quick for his size. In my book he's a must get.

 

[Domina Nostra]

I agree with you NDPhilly. He has been a huge ND lean for a while and really thing he will be starting alongside Jaylon by his 3rd year (assuming he redshirts). The kid's video is really good and IMO, he isn't getting the widespread love by teams and analysts because of the location of his hometown. I can't wait to see him develop no matter where he goes.

He's getting love from teams. He has the king of all offers, plus Alabama.

 

[arahop]

I would love to add Mattingly. High profile offers and everything I hear is the kid is great in pass coverage.

 

[peoriairish]

Agreed. I love his film. He could be truly fantastic at DOG or even WILL. Seems incredibly fluid and quick for his size. In my book he's a must get.

Agree with the must get. And to Domina's post, I didn't realize he had Bama. Great offer, especially for a LB. But, it's us, OU, Bama, Mizzou and Nebraska as the only non-regional schools. There's no USC, Stanford, or Cal offer in that mix. If he were in a bigger market, he would have all of the big names.

 

[NDPhilly]

At 6'4" 220lb it isn't out of the question that he could bulk up into a MLB. Dan Fox is 6'3" so he could grow into a WILL

 

[peoriairish]

Irish Illustrated ‏@NDatRivals
Top Irish target Danny Mattingly aggravated a left knee sprain, plans to sit out Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. #RivalsChallenge

Guh. I really wanted to see how he did vs high level competition. Is he going to any All-star games? Too lazy to flip over to the all-star game thread.

 

[IrishLax]

Ugh.... aggravated a knee sprain? Lingering injuries are the worst. And it's a huge bummer he'll have to sit out the 5 challenge.

As an athlete I'd rather break a jaw like Onwualu then do damage to my knee.

 

[irishog77]

Ugh.... aggravated a knee sprain? Lingering injuries are the worst. And it's a huge bummer he'll have to sit out the 5 challenge.

As an athlete I'd rather break a jaw like Onwualu then do damage to my knee.

I bet nuke can arrange this.

 

[Ricochet]

Ugh.... aggravated a knee sprain? Lingering injuries are the worst. And it's a huge bummer he'll have to sit out the 5 challenge.

As an athlete I'd rather break a jaw like Onwualu then do damage to my knee.

no doubt. knees can be tricky no matter how good the surgeon is and or how hard one rehabs it, sometimes they just not the same.

BTW what everyone forgets or doesn't realize is that knee spains ARE tears of the ligaments.

 

[peoriairish]

no doubt. knees can be tricky no matter how good the surgeon is and or how hard one rehabs it, sometimes they just not the same.

BTW what everyone forgets or doesn't realize is that knee spains ARE tears of the ligaments.

Technically, sure. But, there is never a need for surgery for a simple ligamentous sprain. It would have to be a full or partial thickness tear to warrant that discussion. This appears to just be a weak ligament that was tweaked again. No need to insite panic in the masses there Ricochet.

 

[IrishLax]

no doubt. knees can be tricky no matter how good the surgeon is and or how hard one rehabs it, sometimes they just not the same.

BTW what everyone forgets or doesn't realize is that knee spains ARE tears of the ligaments.

Well, a grade 1 sprain can just be inflammation or very, very mild "tearing".... so hopefully that's the extent of the injury. I completely agree with what you're saying though.

 

[ohara831]

Quick. Call Mr. Miyagi. He knows how to fix knee sprains.

 

[STLDomer]

Instant Analysis- Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge on Vimeo

 

[Chamellion]

no doubt. knees can be tricky no matter how good the surgeon is and or how hard one rehabs it, sometimes they just not the same.

BTW what everyone forgets or doesn't realize is that knee spains ARE tears of the ligaments.

Tears don't always mean rips. It could just be a loosening of the connective tissue.

I know that isn't the right way to explain it, but i'm a student not a doctor, damn it.

I just feel that is the general consensus when someone hears tear, they think rip.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Rip, tear, I want this guy to get healthy and come to ND. All of you have aptly outlined his physical qualifications. I think he haas the head and heart too!

 

[yankeeND]

Rip, tear, I want this guy to get healthy and come to ND. All of you have aptly outlined his physical qualifications. I think he haas the head and heart too!

Yeah buddy hope is visit goes well tomorrow!

 

[yankeeND]

Today is the day that he is supposed to be in for his visit. Anyone know if he made it?

 

[GBdomer]

no confirmation yet.

 

[mkg77]

Thought I read somewhere that he arrives tomorrow (Tuesday).

 

[GBdomer]

yes he is coming tomorrow

 

[yankeeND]

no confirmation yet.

Thanks homie ace!

 

[GBdomer]

Ace? Like Venutra.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

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[IrishLax]

Big day today! Danny is a must get.... hopefully he is Irish sooner than later. Smith, Anzalone, Mattingly, Deeb. LEHGO.

 

[Murphy921]

^ "Like" button.

 

[FLDomer]

Big day today! Danny is a must get.... hopefully he is Irish sooner than later. Smith, Anzalone, Mattingly, Deeb. LEHGO.

I love your thinking and SO would love all those guys but I think Deeb is long shot (right now)

 

[Murphy921]

Deeb looks like the Hulk in his pictures on 247sports. Hulk smash skunk bears!

 

[Irish Fam]

Any talk about his decision timeline? Is it realistic to think that he could pop on his visit?

Thanks in advance

 

[TerryTate]

It's plausible