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

Kaneyoufeelit · Nov 30, 2012

Emcee77 said:
Would anyone rather have Mattingly than Randolph? I could see arguments either way but I guess we don't really need both, and I think Randolph is a better complement to Jaylon than Mattingly is.

Feel bad saying so because I do like Mattingly a lot; versatile big skill athlete that BK and the staff seem to do wonders with. Still think we might wish we had him as a backup tight end in a couple of years.

I don't who I want more. I agree with your analysis of both guys. Danny is a big athlete and you can never have too many of them. We know what we're getting with Randolph and it is a skilled player. Danny's upside is impressive though

Luckylucci · Nov 30, 2012

It did seem that when Randolph commited that was when you first started seeing the cracks in this recruitment.

Ironman8 · Nov 30, 2012

Emcee77 said:
Would anyone rather have Mattingly than Randolph? I could see arguments either way but I guess we don't really need both, and I think Randolph is a better complement to Jaylon than Mattingly is.

Feel bad saying so because I do like Mattingly a lot; versatile big skill athlete that BK and the staff seem to do wonders with. Still think we might wish we had him as a backup tight end in a couple of years.

You could have all the talent in the world, but if you heart isn't at ND, it doesn't really matter. I'll take a "lesser" prospect who really wants to be here and will fully buy in and work rather than someone "more talented" who won't to the same degree. It's kind of why I love a kid like Onwaulu or Butler. They really love ND and I have no doubts that they will work their butts of and do everything BK, Longo and the rest of the staff ask of them.

Emcee77 · Nov 30, 2012

Whiskeyjack said:
That's the issue, really. Both at OLB and TE, we have better pure prospects that Danny, of which I'm sure he's aware. Thus, his primary value was in his versatility, but I can't blame a kid that's getting attention from other major programs for not wanting to come to ND as an obvious back-up.

Yep, I think that says it all. UCLA is a program on the rise with a lot to offer. If they are making him feel like a priority, then I'm not surprised he wants to go a different direction.

NDFANnSouthWest · Nov 30, 2012

Ironman8 said:
You could have all the talent in the world, but if you heart isn't at ND, it doesn't really matter. I'll take a "lesser" prospect who really wants to be here and will fully buy in and work rather than someone "more talented" who won't to the same degree. It's kind of why I love a kid like Onwaulu or Butler. They really love ND and I have no doubts that they will work their butts of and do everything BK, Longo and the rest of the staff ask of them.

Very well said. REPS!

Kaneyoufeelit · Nov 30, 2012

Ironman8 said:
You could have all the talent in the world, but if you heart isn't at ND, it doesn't really matter. I'll take a "lesser" prospect who really wants to be here and will fully buy in and work rather than someone "more talented" who won't to the same degree. It's kind of why I love a kid like Onwaulu or Butler. They really love ND and I have no doubts that they will work their butts of and do everything BK, Longo and the rest of the staff ask of them.

Why don't we have both

Luckylucci · Nov 30, 2012

I do believe attention was a big part of it and its not a knock on the kid at all. He deserves it.

Riddickulous · Nov 30, 2012

Kaneyoufeelit said:
Why don't we have both

"Danny? Danny! WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WE HAVE A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO WIN!"

Ironman8 · Nov 30, 2012

Kaneyoufeelit said:
Why don't we have both

Jaylon is the prototype for the Dog LB spot IMO. He could completely take away his area of the field with his abilities. It is scary how high his ceiling is.

NDdomer2 · Nov 30, 2012

I did really like Danny and I see this as unfortunate news. We may have "high rated" options at both LB and TE but I know we had higher rated options at TE than Eifert too. This kid seemed to be a game to me.

ND NYC · Nov 30, 2012

so matingly is pretty much OUT for ND at this point?
Denbrock not visiting with him on his west coast swing post usc game tells us all we need to know right?
danny we hardly knew yee

ohara831 · Nov 30, 2012

No hard feelings. Best of luck to the young man.

koonja · Nov 30, 2012

This is probably on the coaches end. Blessing in disguise.

Good luck to Mattingly.

Kaneyoufeelit · Nov 30, 2012

kuehnja said:
This is probably on the coaches end. Blessing in disguise.

Good luck to Mattingly.

Kuehnja?

dublinirish · Nov 30, 2012

best of luck to him, ND cant take them all

BeauBenken · Nov 30, 2012

We all saw this coming. Good luck kid.

aubeirish · Nov 30, 2012

Good luck to him.

NoJusticeNoPeace · Nov 30, 2012

Pretty glad about the open scholarship now. Works out well for both parties.

johnnykillz · Nov 30, 2012

Title2014 said:
Pretty glad about the open scholarship now. Works out well for both parties.

Quid pro quo?

irishmarine · Nov 30, 2012

It's a loss for both parties but hopefully he finds where he wants to be and is successful

Irish YJ · Nov 30, 2012

Wish he would have stayed. Had a good feeling about his potential at TE down the road. One way or another, I thought he'd end up on the O side of the ball.

Anyway, good luck to you Danny Boy.

Whatever · Nov 30, 2012

He seemed so excited to be Irish...bummer. Seemed like a RKG from a good family. GL Danny!

Ironman8 · Nov 30, 2012

Whatever said:
He seemed so excited to be Irish...bummer. Seemed like a RKG from a good family. GL Danny!

I'm quite sure he still is. You are allowed to be a good kid from a good family and not choose ND, you know.

Luckylucci · Nov 30, 2012

Are you sure about that?

PraetorianND · Nov 30, 2012

Bummer. I liked this kid despite his small arms.

Whatever · Nov 30, 2012

Ironman8 said:
I'm quite sure he still is. You are allowed to be a good kid from a good family and not choose ND, you know.

haha, yes, he remains a RKG. I just meant he would of been a good fit.

woolybug25 · Nov 30, 2012

So did he actually announce a decommitment?

Whiskeyjack · Nov 30, 2012

woolybug25 said:
So did he actually announce a decommitment?

Not officially, no. But II confirmed it today.

sparkyND · Nov 30, 2012

I think it is unfortunate if decommitment is true. I was really looking forward to Mattingly playing for us. Oh well, you win some and you lose some. Good luck kid!

ThePiombino · Nov 30, 2012

spark25 said:
I think it is unfortunate if decommitment is true. I was really looking forward to Mattingly playing for us. Oh well, you win some and you lose some. Good luck kid!

Unfortunate for him. His spot will likely be filled by someone who will make a bigger impact for ND. Best of luck to him nonetheless.

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