'10 HI WDE Kona Schwenke (Notre Dame Signee)

[mick2]

Alot of the island players are just amazingly hard hitting and intense. When I was young I lived out there and that is where I started playing football. I remember how intense the locals were in so many ways especially when it came to hitting in practice. When I moved back to the mainland, I continued to play and I played with some good guys, but I will never forget how hard the island guys hit. I'm excited to see him play as well.

yeah the difference a legit pass rusher can give your team is immeasurable, Tuck was that kind of guy, also abiamiri was a stud. even Trevor Laws and Pat Kuntz made a big difference.

EJ and Kap are good players especially for the 3-4 but i am waiting for that next Tuck type pass rusher, i think schwenke can be that guy.

gonna miss williams big time though.

 

[IrishLax]

Why is everyone so high on Schwenke? Did he do something awesome that I missed? (serious question, I had barely heard about this guy until recently and he doesn't look like a highly touted recruit)

 

[mick2]

Why is everyone so high on Schwenke? Did he do something awesome that I missed? (serious question, I had barely heard about this guy until recently and he doesn't look like a highly touted recruit)

good question, i just like the guys measurables, and i just have a feeling he may be pretty good, thats just me though. maybe HawaiianIrish can fill you in on more about him.

 

[rocket31]

Why is everyone so high on Schwenke? Did he do something awesome that I missed? (serious question, I had barely heard about this guy until recently and he doesn't look like a highly touted recruit)

4 star on scout

5.7 3 star on rivals

same rating as many of our current commits this class : anthony rabasa, tony springmann, and jarrett grace.

 

[ryno 24]

does he fit our system? though he does seem like a very talented player

 

[HawaiianIrish]

good question, i just like the guys measurables, and i just have a feeling he may be pretty good, thats just me though. maybe HawaiianIrish can fill you in on more about him.

Kona was one of Hawaii's top football recuits last year. I believe he was a 4 star DE by most major recruiting sites. Kona's strength in High School was he was so athletic (football basketball and rugby) strong and quick off the ball. Kona was lil small and lanky 6-5 220 but he seems to of filled out quite well.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Kelly said in his PC, Kona is up to 265 pounds

 

[TerryTate]

Kelly said in his PC, Kona is up to 265 pounds

Schwenke, Nix, Tuitt

Take it.

 

[mick2]

Schwenke, Nix, Tuitt

Take it.

looks like an sec defense, add calabrese, teo and shembo, and you're gonna lose sleep if your an offensive coordinator.

 

[HawaiianIrish]

KONA It's time for you to shine.... Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

I hate that he used a year of eligibility last year. The staff wanted him to sit until Tuitt ran into some trouble, along with injuries on the DL. In I remember correctly.

 

[Emcee77]

I hate that he used a year of eligibility last year. The staff wanted him to sit until Tuitt ran into some trouble, along with injuries on the DL. In I remember correctly.

Yeah, I remember reading this too. If we'd gotten the Armsteads he could maybe still take that RS year this year, but it looks like he'll have to contribute.

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

Notre Dame junior NG Louis Nix excited about role in 2012

In the article it says Kona was seen with a cast on his right arm yesterday in practice, it also says it doesn't appear to be too serious.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

He could use the cast for a serious club move...I like.

 

[NYMIKE6]

He could use the cast for a serious club move...I like.

I just hope that club move is above the waist... ^^^^^^^^^^lol

 

[ndfi78]

He could use the cast for a serious club move...I like.

A guy on my high school team did that, worked well.

Also, if you could change that sig it would be great. Makes me cringe everytime I see it

 

[tko]

I know Nix had a great game Saturday, but did Kona get any reps? I'd love to keep fresh legs in there relentlessly pressuring.

 

[NDinL.A.]

I know Nix had a great game Saturday, but did Kona get any reps? I'd love to keep fresh legs in there relentlessly pressuring.

Yes, he was in there a lot...

 

[Buster Bluth]

I almost get the feeling like people are reaching for things to criticize on this board lately.

Is that how it works? After a clear victory nothing gets criticized and after an ugly win or loss everything gets criticized?

 

[BGIF]

I almost get the feeling like people are reaching for things to criticize on this board lately.

Is that how it works? After a clear victory nothing gets criticized and after an ugly win or loss everything gets criticized?

Whoa! tko simply asked if Kona got any reps. The announcers don't identify most of the substitutions and the UND participation report only lists who played, not how much.

tko asked and NDinL.A. answered.

 

[Buster Bluth]

If that's the case then I apologize. I just see a ton of threads full of "why didn't ___ happen!" nonsense. I've never read anything from tko that rubbed me the wrong way, so perhaps I lack reading comprehension (queue eborica or whatever).

 

[georgia irish]

How did Kona do?

 

[tko]

If that's the case then I apologize. I just see a ton of threads full of "why didn't ___ happen!" nonsense. I've never read anything from tko that rubbed me the wrong way, so perhaps I lack reading comprehension (queue eborica or whatever).

I left my stupid roster sheet at work and NBC fails to let the audience know who makes any plays. I missed Kona and will look for him Saturday night. I was too busy watching Carlo get rented, LOL.

 

[yankeeND]

I left my stupid roster sheet at work and NBC fails to let the audience know who makes any plays. I missed Kona and will look for him Saturday night.

If you need defensive stats go to UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site and click sports, football, stats then 2012 statistics will show game by game and accumulative but are separate links.

 

[tko]

If you need defensive stats go to UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site and click sports, football, stats then 2012 statistics will show game by game and accumulative but are separate links.

thank you sir.

 

[yankeeND]

thank you sir.

Ain't no thang! I check it after every game so I can see what I missed. It just gives you a little perspective.

 

[DomeX2 eNVy]

From what I noticed from the upper deck, Kona did get quite a few reps (as NDinLA mentioned), but my perception (which could be wrong) was that Springman was in there more than Kona. Both held their ground and didn't really get beat, but I'll say that Springman was more effective. That being said, it is hard to tell them apart since they both have the long hair hanging out of their helmets - it's like they're twins.

 

[NDhoosier]

If that's the case then I apologize. I just see a ton of threads full of "why didn't ___ happen!" nonsense. I've never read anything from tko that rubbed me the wrong way, so perhaps I lack reading comprehension (queue eborica or whatever).

I have been getting the same feeling the past couple days as well Buster, but I dont think tko's post falls into that category.

 

[tko]

I have been getting the same feeling the past couple days as well Buster, but I dont think tko's post falls into that category.

Regarding Kona, no, but I was critical of Carlo. I've since cooled and will see what adjustments are made Saturday night. I already put my roster sheet in my work bag just to check on players. For example, i had no fkn clue who that red-headed sasquatch was on the defensive end and i also had to look up jalen brown.

 

[BeauBenken]

No way I was the only one seeing this guy do some serious damage to their O-line when he was in, right?