'12 NC DE Romeo Okwara (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[Riddickulous]

Kelly is really good at finding diamonds in the rough. He's also really good at making every player sound like an All-American.

 

[yankeeND]

@KeithArnoldNBC: Brian Kelly on Romeo Okwara -- "He's going to be a star."

Maybe I'm just biased but we have a lot of young talent on this team and most of the guys that are gonna star here seem to me as they were very underrated. This is gonna a be quite the ride!

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Kelly is really good at finding diamonds in the rough. He's also really good at making every player sound like an All-American.

Lol *cough* Gary Gray *cough*

 

[BurningRiver]

I have like 8 pitchers of kool-aid sitting in front of me and I'm trying so hard not to drink it but it looks so tasty right now.

really though, i'm extremely excited about this Okwara character

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Lol *cough* Gary Gray *cough*

There is no explanation for that. Look at his old tapes. He never got turned around against good teams, through his junior year, like he did Michigan last year.

Romeo and Keivarae, that's righteous.

 

[Riddickulous]

By the way, he's our #2 Dog, according to BK.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

From the way he is now playing, from what I heard, he probably would be at least no matter what anyway.

 

[irishog77]

Kelly is really good at finding diamonds in the rough. He's also really good at making every player sound like an All-American.

Good point. I'm fairly certain ND won't lose another game during his tenure as coach.

 

[West Coast Domer]

Had a big hit on one of the last plays of the game...He is going to be real good...The talent at the linebacker positions is awesome. Can't wait to see how he develops

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Forced a fumble and shook a kid up... So big and strong.

 

[Rizzophil]

He hustles on kickoff too

 

[Riddickulous]

He looked really fast for a 245 pounder on kickoffs yesterday.

 

[Redbar]

This young man is so athletic for his size. I see him as a Cat, a big one like a Liger, or some other mystical terror. I can't wait to see him set the edge.

 

[jimmymac]

Heard from a bunch of ppl that were at practice that Romeo was frequently the best player on the field.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Heard from a bunch of ppl that were at practice that Romeo was frequently the best player on the field.

Nice. Thanks

 

[Ironman8]

Heard from a bunch of ppl that were at practice that Romeo was frequently the best player on the field.

Great to hear, but doesn't really surprise me that much. He moves like a deer for his size. I can not wait to see him let loose on the QB next year.

 

[Irishman77]

Adding Romeo and mean Jarron jones into the rotation next year is going to be sweet.

 

[RuntheBall]

it has probably been said but is Okwara at CAT (or another LB spot) or at DE? Judging by the above post Im guessing DE, but im not sure.

 

[Jebediah Springfield]

it has probably been said but is Okwara at CAT (or another LB spot) or at DE? Judging by the above post Im guessing DE, but im not sure.

If he is a DE then I think he is the only one I've ever seen on kickoff. Amazing athlete

 

[Ironman8]

If he is a DE then I think he is the only one I've ever seen on kickoff. Amazing athlete

If you watch he is pretty much always the first man down the field as well, out-sprinting the likes of Cam McDaniel, Shumate, etc. Our Carolina boys were absolute steals this past year.

 

[Riddickulous]

These first couple of practices are mostly to get quality reps for the young guys, right?

 

[Domina Nostra]

If you watch he is pretty much always the first man down the field as well, out-sprinting the likes of Cam McDaniel, Shumate, etc. Our Carolina boys were absolute steals this past year.

Totally agree! Future star...

 

[ChiRish]

Day, Okwara, Shembo, Nix, Tuitt, Williams, Jones. Wow. D Line could potentially be even better next year.

 

[irishff1014]

Day, Okwara, Shembo, Nix, Tuitt, Williams, Jones. Wow. D Line could potentially be even better next year.

We will have great depth and will be able to stay strong up front even while switching players. Great Job Coaching staff.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Schwenke, Springmann, Hounshell.

 

[Ironman8]

Schwenke, Springmann, Hounshell.

Ishaq could also help out as well. Quality and quantity of the depth is outrageously good.

 

[peoriairish]

it has probably been said but is Okwara at CAT (or another LB spot) or at DE? Judging by the above post Im guessing DE, but im not sure.

Pretty sure BK was talking about him being a CAT during summer practice. I've actually been a little surprised we haven't seen him on D this season with how giddy the staff was about his practices this summer. I know we haven't needed him, but maybe to give Shembo or Ishaq. a breather. Either way, he's going to be nasty.

 

[Ironman8]

Devin Butler ‏@DevinButler_7

The fact that I'm older than @RomeoAK33 and he's playing college football right now is trippin me out!!

 

[MrIrishCanadian1]

Pretty sure BK was talking about him being a CAT during summer practice. I've actually been a little surprised we haven't seen him on D this season with how giddy the staff was about his practices this summer. I know we haven't needed him, but maybe to give Shembo or Ishaq. a breather. Either way, he's going to be nasty.

Didn't we eventually move him and CJ Prosise to DOG. I don't know if that was simply in response to Spond's condition early in the season, or if more long-term. (Though DOG may not be the best spot for him next year given that Jaylon is coming in...)

 

[koonja]

If I could take any burnt redshirt back, it'd be this cat. He's so young.

Jason Sapp‏@BGI_JasonSapp

RT @DevinButler_7 The fact that I'm older than @RomeoAK33 and he's playing college football right now is trippin me out!!