'12 WA RB Keivarae Russell (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

In Lou I Trust · Nov 3, 2012

Russell = fast. That is all.

Ironman8 · Nov 3, 2012

Junkhead said:
I don't see how Jalen Brown or Lo Wood will unseat either Russell or Jackson when they return.

Jalen Brown is healthy and plays sparingly, no?

Junkhead · Nov 3, 2012

Ironman8 said:
Jalen Brown is healthy and plays sparingly, no?

I thought he was out with an injury, I'm prob wrong. Point is, KR has been a huge surprise!

Ironman8 · Nov 4, 2012

Junkhead said:
I thought he was out with an injury, I'm prob wrong. Point is, KR has been a huge surprise!

Agree there man. I thought he'd be decent based on his athleticism, but to be so good at a new position so early...

Russell is a special kid.

Riddickulous · Nov 4, 2012

This kid has incredible work ethic and plays with focus and intensity week after week. There's no way he isn't going to develop into a fantastic corner.

NDPhilly · Nov 4, 2012

Most surprising thing to me is his tackling ability. Incredible for a vonverted RB.

WabashFalcon · Nov 4, 2012

I believe I was the guy who caught some flak right after he was recruited saying is he didn't work out at RB, he'd be a good DB?

woolybug25 · Nov 4, 2012

So... For clarity purposes... I'm drunk as sh!t right now....

Any thought on KRizzle taking punts? The kid is incredibly athletic and I can't imagine anyone questioning his ability of "not letting the situation being too big for him".

Now, I have no doubt in Neal becoming a huge playmaker for us in the future. But let's be real.... Neal has been a liability over the last two games in the return game. I have no allusions that any player on our roster would be able to overcome our lack of desire to set up blocking for our punt return game, but does anybody believe that KRizzle would let punts roll by him 20 yards?

Just typin'.....

Kaneyoufeelit · Nov 4, 2012

woolybug25 said:
So... For clarity purposes... I'm drunk as sh!t right now....

Any thought on KRizzle taking punts? The kid is incredibly athletic and I can't imagine anyone questioning his ability of "not letting the situation being too big for him".

Now, I have no doubt in Neal becoming a huge playmaker for us in the future. But let's be real.... Neal has been a liability over the last two games in the return game. I have no allusions that any player on our roster would be able to overcome our lack of desire to set up blocking for our punt return game, but does anybody believe that KRizzle would let punts roll by him 20 yards?

Just typin'.....

I have no idea what KeiVarae would be like on punt return, but I have a feeling that if you asked him to play QB that he would find a way to get it done. He and Farley are 'football players'. They can do anything and everything out there and do it well.

That said, I still like Neal back there. I can't get the vision of him busting a huge return out of my head. Decision making in Neal's situation can be as easy to fix as chewing him out in the film room and telling him that if one more punt rolls by him in that fashion that he will run sprints until Kelly is tired.

And in case I wasn't clear, KeiVarae is a baller

Redbar · Nov 4, 2012

Freshman all-American lock.

Buster Bluth · Nov 4, 2012

Redbar said:
Freshman all-American lock.

I hadnt considered that. He will be.

West Coast Domer · Nov 4, 2012

The confidence that he plays is very impressive as well

Sherm Sticky · Nov 10, 2012

I didn't seem him play after the big hit on the fumble...oh I mean "interception." Any update?

Redbar · Nov 11, 2012

Sampson said some sort of head injury. Coach Kelly didn't specify. Pete speculated concussion type symptoms.

4irishnation · Nov 11, 2012

dAmn it ##@#

ndcoltsfan2010 · Nov 11, 2012

4irishnation said:
dAmn it ##@#

Sure hope he is ok! Love this kid! He is a special one!

ndfi78 · Nov 11, 2012

f'n *** f'n

Ultimate Penn St. Hater · Nov 11, 2012

Redbar said:
Sampson said some sort of head injury. Coach Kelly didn't specify. Pete speculated concussion type symptoms.

Jeez. Hate to hear that. I hope he's ok.

yankeeND · Nov 11, 2012

The hit he made that popped the ball out for what should have been a fumble was tremendous! Hope he is ok and can suit up soon. Russell is for real!

Who'saWildManNow · Nov 11, 2012

Not sure if this was posted else where but he has been cleared after sustaining a head injury.. phew

arrowryan · Nov 11, 2012

Who'saWildManNow said:
Not sure if this was posted else where but he has been cleared after sustaining a head injury.. phew

Nice!

RuntheBall · Nov 11, 2012

Kelly expects him to start practicing by Tuesday.

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ACamp1900 · Nov 11, 2012

We are talking biggest surprises in another thread... I said the secondary... Most specifically, this kid... One of the best surprises ND has had in years... He WAS everyone's weak link to start the year,... Now? One of our surest tacklers and at worst above average in coverage...

This kid is huge in terms of team success this season, hats off.

irishff1014 · Nov 11, 2012

Who'saWildManNow said:
Not sure if this was posted else where but he has been cleared after sustaining a head injury.. phew

Thanks for the great news. Russell has been a very nice surprise to have on the defense.

returnofthemack · Nov 11, 2012

Great news. Too bad about Davaris though, he would have been good to have against USC.

irishfanjho15 · Nov 11, 2012

returnofthemack said:
Great news. Too bad about Davaris though, he would have been good to have against USC.

We just need to pound those motherf*ckers into submission on the ground. Then kill the middle of Monte's Tampa 2 with Eifert.

IrishSpartan · Nov 25, 2012

Seriously needs some love for the way this kid played Idc what anyone says he did a superb Job covering lee

Riddickulous · Nov 25, 2012

LMAO, the guy on ESPN's Highlight Express didn't even bother to try and pronounce his first name. Just said "Russell" when they showed the interception.

ACamp1900 · Nov 25, 2012

No way we are here without him... He has NOT been lights out or overwhelming but he has done TONS more than was expected... And above all there is no way our boys are here without him... If ND wins on the seventh Ill thank the heavens for this kid... In fact ill do it now anyway.

BGIF · Nov 25, 2012

ND wouldn't have goal line stands without Russell's early tackles in the end zone.

Somebody has to set the table.

I don't think I've ever seen penalties used so effectively to prevent scores.

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