'09 FL S Zeke Motta (ND Verbal 10/9/08)

[FightingIrishLover7]

In cases like this....

I love eating crow.

Good job Zeke!

 

[STLDomer]

Why not Zeke!?! Nobody on that list stands out for me.

Elam, McDonald and Milliner have been better that I have seen

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

That Jefferson kid from OU is legit.

 

[rtrn2glory]

gonna be hard for him to win it without any INT's not that it equivalates to being the best, but it looks better on paper.

 

[dublinirish]

gonna be hard for him to win it without any INT's not that it equivalates to being the best, but it looks better on paper.

very true manti would have probably beaten Keuchly to some awards last year if he had a few INT's and more sacks.

 

[jerboski]

OU kid should win it. He is straight nasty and the best saftey in college football in my opinion. Anyway, back to Zeke, Congrats brother, well deserved.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Elam and Milliner are the two clear favorites for that award IMO.

 

[yankeehater]

I think Motta is playing faster and a harder hitter than even Hayseed. Definite top 2 round pick when he is done. I do not think he gets enough credit for the success of this defense. You always hear about the front 7 which is very deserving, but he has been a rock in the secondary.

 

[Luckylucci]

Zeke has definitely improved his draft stock but I highly doubt he'll be drafted in the first or second round.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

I think Motta is playing faster and a harder hitter than even Hayseed. Definite top 2 round pick when he is done. I do not think he gets enough credit for the success of this defense. You always hear about the front 7 which is very deserving, but he has been a rock in the secondary.

Wish I could agree with you as I like Zeke, but Hayseed could flat knock you cold like he had 2, 45# plates jammed down the back of his trousers.

 

[yankeehater]

For some reason I thought he had one more year. My bad! I do believe he is having an incredible year though, but my draft thoughts were based on one more year. He will get drafted, but depending on the combine probably a late rounder.

 

[irishff1014]

IMO Smith was a much better safety.

 

[North Buffalo Irish]

Smith is/was a better athlete, but I'll agree that Motta is a better tackler. He is also playing babysitter back there most of the time, whereas Smith played his senior season with Blanton (Sr), Gray (Sr), Slaughter (RS Jr) and Motta (Jr) himself.

I've seriously been impressed by Zeke. He just won't be able to put up the combine numbers that Harrison did. Motta lacks top-end speed and his hips are not great.

 

[dublinirish]

Zeke got drafted by the Eagles in my madden franchise!

 

[irishff1014]

Zeke got drafted by the Eagles in my madden franchise!

I hope that doesn't happen for his sake. That team is getting ready to blow up.

 

[dublinirish]

they had him returning kicks too which was funny as hell

 

[Riddickulous]

I'll just leave this here...

 

[Ironman8]

Freaky Zekey

 

[clashmore_mike]

Zubaz are awesome

 

[KPENN]

This does not shock me one bit.

 

[BeauBenken]

Didn't the team unanimously call him the worst dresser?

Now I get why.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Zubaz are awesome

Used to have some Bengals and Raiders Zubaz back in the day....


Looking back I have no explanation as to why I had Raiders and Bengals apparel.

 

[clashmore_mike]

Didn't the team unanimously call him the worst dresser?

Now I get why.

Nope, that honor went to Tyler Stockton.

 

[scUM Hater]

Probably the greatest outfit ever

 

[ndfi78]

I'll just leave this here...

That is... amazing.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Won defensive player of the year! Great job Zeke.

 

[arrowryan]

Good read on Zeke and his draft stock on the rise



Notre Dame football: Stock rising for Zeke Motta, others - southbendtribune.com

 

[Sherm Sticky]

KLM will go higher than round 5.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

KLM will go higher than round 5.

I know of your prophetic past but I'm not so sure about that. I think round 5 sounds about right.

On the other hand, "there is no chance Russell plays defense here"

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I know of your prophetic past but I'm not so sure about that. I think round 5 sounds about right.

On the other hand, "there is no chance Russell plays defense here"

Scout, inc. has him rated as the #92 overall prospect. I can't see him getting past the 3rd round.