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

[BleedBlueGold]

I think this class needs another TE anyways. Eifert will be gone. Koyack seems to be underachieving based on his potential. Niklas seems to be next in line to get the most reps next year. However Welch gets another year of eligibility. Either way, that leaves 4 TEs on the roster including Mike. Like someone mentioned before, if BK continues to utilize his TEs in multiples, we need the extra bodies.

Note: I would not be totally heartbroken if the kid chooses he's more comfortable somewhere else, we fill his spot with someone of a different position, then corey robinson grows into a TE...just sayin

 

[aubeirish]

Isn't Rabasa in the middle?

 

[Emcee77]

Isn't Rabasa in the middle?

He was listed at ILB last year, but he is listed at OLB this year. Most people seem to think (and I agree) that he will move back inside next year for depth, with Manti graduating. He just doesn't really have the length that we seem to like in our OLBs. But who knows ... he could be another Utupo, who has an ILB body but not an ILB game.

 

[NYIrish14]

I had Mattingly pegged as a TE for awhile. We have Jaylon, Dougy, Mike and Alex in this class already. Mattingly is the the only one of the group who I can actually see being a good fit for TE. Oh and Im calling Randolph Dougy for now on.

 

[Irishnuke]

I want to keep this class intact and not have any decommits. That would be huge and send a message to future recruits. That said, if Danny wants to go play TE at Udub, go for it. It's not like he won't be replaced.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Going to be honest and say I would love to have a class with a 0% decommit rate, but this isn't going to keep me up at night or anything.

 

[Irishman77]

I had Mattingly pegged as a TE for awhile. We have Jaylon, Dougy, Mike and Alex in this class already. Mattingly is the the only one of the group who I can actually see being a good fit for TE. Oh and Im calling Randolph Dougy for now on.

Me too brother. My only concern was wether mattingly would want to switch to te. This is perfect.

 

[Irishnuke]

I'd still like to keep Mattingly, just don't think we need another TE. I guess if Welch can't stay healthy we might.

 

[peoriairish]

I had Mattingly pegged as a TE for awhile. We have Jaylon, Dougy, Mike and Alex in this class already. Mattingly is the the only one of the group who I can actually see being a good fit for TE. Oh and Im calling Randolph Dougy for now on.

I don't understand this, what you call, Dougy. Could you, perhaps, teach me how to Dougy?

On a serious note. I don't want to lose him. He is a freak athlete for his size. And like someone said previously, I think BK will want to stay with these 2-3 TE sets and Mattingly can provide this for them. I know we have Matuska on board if we really want a big bodied TE to block, but Mattingly would be a mismatch. I'm really high on this fella.

 

[yankeeND]

I kind of always envisioned him coming in as a TE anyway. To me Randolph sealed that up. Hope he sticks and will definitely be disappointed if he flips, very talented young man!

 

[Buster Bluth]

247 ranking updated:

#20 OLB (90 rating)

For what it's worth...

 

[irishfanjho15]

247 ranking updated:

#20 OLB (90 rating)

For what it's worth...

Awesome.

 

[irishff1014]

247 ranking updated:

#20 OLB (90 rating)

For what it's worth...

Hells yeah

 

[Irish_irish]

Not sure if anyone has heard any rumours regarding Mattingly, but Sapp just tweeted this.

Jason Sapp ‏@BGI_JasonSapp
Before it turns into a full-fledged rumor... #Irish LB pledge Danny Mattingly did NOT decommit from #NotreDame LB Danny Mattingly - Decommitment rumor... Dispelled

 

[STLDomer]

It was from this:

“@LarsHanson: Huge news #NotreDame commit LB Danny Mattingly (Spokane,Wash./Mead) has DECOMMITTED”

“@LarsHanson: @MCWayne22 Yep, per his close friend and a fellow #Washington commit. Possibly”

 

[GBdomer]

Damn

 

[NDPhilly]

Well ****.

 

[bobbyok1]

So Sapp says dont believe then we get the word he has decommited. So true or not true?

 

[Cali_domer]

Well that is ******.

 

[Emcee77]

Since when do we doubt Sapp?

Danny hasn't decommitted and sounded pissed when Sapp told him about the twitter rumor.

 

[GBdomer]

Still committed I read it wrong. He is pissed whoever started that rumor. He's still Irish

 

[STLDomer]

Just a heads up, The link is free and has quotes from Mattingly

 

[Emcee77]

Danny is definitely wavering a little though. Not clear why exactly, unless its just that he wants to play offense, as Sapp said the other day. No other reason given.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Danny is a auperb athlete. Long and rangy, just how Kelly likes 'em.

Plus I made this thread. He must stay.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

@LarsHanson: @TheRealKev Lol, just wait n that's all im gonna say im done for the evening. Good talk man, good talk.

@LarsHanson: @TheRealKev @Austin4ND No I'm not saying it's unconfirmed, but I can see you arent getting it. I'll leave it at you'll see on 2/1/13

 

[ThePiombino]

@LarsHanson: @TheRealKev Lol, just wait n that's all im gonna say im done for the evening. Good talk man, good talk.

@LarsHanson: @TheRealKev @Austin4ND No I'm not saying it's unconfirmed, but I can see you arent getting it. I'll leave it at you'll see on 2/1/13

Usually not a Twitter dummy, but translation? There's no context here.

 

[irishff1014]

Is it true that he has told the staff he would rather play TE?

 

[clashmore_mike]

Lars is the one who originally said he decommitted, the other two I'm guessing replied to him saying it wasn't true. Lars feels pretty confident and says you'll see on signing day.

 

[ThePiombino]

Lars is the one who originally said he decommitted, the other two I'm guessing replied to him saying it wasn't true. Lars feels pretty confident and says you'll see on signing day.

I see I see. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[GBdomer]

Danny is still looking around and its starting to seem more and more unlikely he ends up here IMO