'13 TX WR Torii Hunter Jr (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[Irish To The Core]

Actually I think it might get dicey if we knew for a fact right now that he could never play college football. I believe that Oklahoma pulled an offer from a verbally committed 2013 O-lineman this fall after it was determined that he had to give up football ... but last year they honored an incoming 2012 recruit's scholarship when it was determined AFTER signing day that he would have to give up football.

So bottom line: not totally sure whether we could still give him a scholarship if he suffered a career-ending injury today, before signing day, and we knew it was a career-ending injury, but I'd like to think we could.

But again, that is NOT this case; as far as we know Hunter will come back as strong as ever.

EDIT: Matt Beyer and Laith Harlow are the guys I am referring to:
Oklahoma Sooners out, says recruit Matt Beyer, struck with spinal condition - ESPN

If a player were medically unable to play football after bering verbally offered, the institution can honor it's commitment to him with a non-athletic scholarship. Many players have had there scholarships changed to non-athletic scholarships after incurring career ending injuries. While I cannot recall an injury of this type occurring prior to signing day, I don't think ND would pull the rug out from under a recruit.

 

[BGIF]

I'm really not suggesting or advancing any agenda other than Torii's improving health, but at what point would we pull a scholarship offer? I know we've honored offers even after knee, foot, and concussion injuries, but does ND have a point at which they start to look in another direction? This isn't necessarily about Torii in particular, but when would we try to find academic or need based money for someone and pursue a healthier prospect? I can't think of a single time we've done so since I've followed ND, but I only started following the semester before I enrolled.

Don't know when you enrolled but ND's been honoring injured scholarship commitment's for as long as I can recall.

The furthest back that I can recall a player by name was Damien Peters in '94. He was a big time blue chip lineman from NJ with offers from everybody. After HS graduation he dove into somebody's backyard pool and broke his neck. His football career was over 2 or 3 months before he was to start college. ND offered him a full 4 year scholarship but after hospitalization/rehab he chose to attend Nebraska where his All-American brother played.

 

[Redbar]

One thing on my mind: Tori's physical and emotional well being, being around sports his entire life I am sure both of these will heal in their proper time. It is a small setback one that will in no way hamper a man like Tori Jr., a Notre Dame man.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

@THunterJr: Thanks for all the prayers.! I'm doing better now. Surgery in the morning and i'll be good in 12 weeks. 😃 Btw this morphine hits the spot💉😋

 

[irishff1014]

@THunterJr: Thanks for all the prayers.! I'm doing better now. Surgery in the morning and i'll be good in 12 weeks. 😃 Btw this morphine hits the spot💉😋

Very good to hear.

 

[TheChosen1]

Tyler James‏@TJamesNDI

RT @gb4heritage: @THunterJr Get better brooo we need ya!

 

[Rhode Irish]

@THunterJr: Thanks for all the prayers.! I'm doing better now. Surgery in the morning and i'll be good in 12 weeks. 😃 Btw this morphine hits the spot💉😋

Haha that's great stuff on his part.

 

[TheChosen1]

Torii Hunter Jr.‏@THunterJr

Thanks to @CoreyRobinson13 ,his dad , @JakeRaulerson55 , and @steve_elmer for coming to see me. Made my day.!

 

[BeauBenken]

Torii Hunter Jr.‏@THunterJr

Thanks to @CoreyRobinson13 ,his dad , @JakeRaulerson55 , and @steve_elmer for coming to see me. Made my day.!

Awesome that some of our guys visited him, but really, SUPER class act for Raulerson to visit him. Maybe they were already friends, but if not, wow, very impressed by Raulerson.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Awesome that some of our guys visited him, but really, SUPER class act for Raulerson to visit him. Maybe they were already friends, but if not, wow, very impressed by Raulerson.

Sorry however who is Raulerson?

 

[TerryTate]

Texas commit. Friends with Hunter.

Jake Raulerson - Yahoo! Sports

 

[choo choo]

even alabama wouldnt pull this kids scholly...er, wait, let me say even alabama shouldnt pull this kids scholly...they are freakin scumbags after all...

 

[Redbar]

Godspeed Tori and John, for that matter.

 

[BeauBenken]

Texas commit. Friends with Hunter.

Jake Raulerson - Yahoo! Sports

Ah, so they do have a preexisting relationship.

Well, all visitors were classy nonetheless.

 

[ohara831]

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing him in an Irish uniform once he is ready to take the field.

 

[Irish#1]

@THunterJr: Thanks for all the prayers.! I'm doing better now. Surgery in the morning and i'll be good in 12 weeks. �� Btw this morphine hits the spot����

As much as I would like a speedy recovery, let's also pray for a successful recovery.

With ND he'll have a great support program in place to help him thru this.

 

[dublinirish]

i read some articles before on Raulerson hes a class act and kind of like UT's Jaylon from a recruit "recruiting" other players point of view.

 

[GoldenDomer15]

sorry but this is why I've never been a fan of these "all star" games...i wish they would do away with them. if you've already committed to playing at a school why risk injury in a game that doesn't matter!? the occasional Maury Povich moment when the entire family is up on stage announcing the kids commitment can be entertaining though

 

[dyrtdogg]

Torii Hunter Jr.‏@THunterJr

Thanks to @CoreyRobinson13 ,his dad , @JakeRaulerson55 , and @steve_elmer for coming to see me. Made my day.!

This also caught my eye. Good on you Mr Raulerson and speedy recovery Mr Hunter.

 

[peoriairish]

It's a broken femur, not torn quad.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I hope he has a speedy recovery and is able to get on the field for the Irish next season.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Torii Hunter Jr. ‏@THunterJr
Hey everybody, I'm just now really waking up from surgery, it went well and ill do a lil rehab in the morning.!l ��❤

 

[peoriairish]

Torii Hunter Jr. ‏@THunterJr
Hey everybody, I'm just now really waking up from surgery, it went well and ill do a lil rehab in the morning.!l ��❤

That's great to see. More than a speedy recovery, I hope for a healthy, successful and complete recovery. He has plenty of time to rehab before he will needed on the field. Fairly straightforward rehab.

 

[Rocky2820]

Torii Hunter Jr. ‏@THunterJr
Hey everybody, I'm just now really waking up from surgery, it went well and ill do a lil rehab in the morning.!l 😃❤

This put a smile on my face. If this is any indication of his attitude, then I do believe we're going to have a real good one on our hands.

 

[rtrn2glory]

happy to hear that surgey went well...safe healing torii!!

 

[NDGirlzRock]

Kudos buddy.......this recruiting class just gets it!!!

 

[ND4LIFE]

Torii Hunter Jr. ‏@THunterJr
Hey everybody, I'm just now really waking up from surgery, it went well and ill do a lil rehab in the morning.!l ��❤

Rehab already? This kids got heart! Heal up and live your dreams Torii!

 

[TheChosen1]

Video up on Rivals said he was performing Very Well before the injury. Great kid all around.

Get well soon kid.

 

[ThePiombino]

Video up on Rivals said he was performing Very Well before the injury. Great kid all around.

Get well soon kid.

Gonna be a great treat once he's ready to come back. I love that the staff is just stocking the cupboard full of versatile talent like this.

 

[Jebediah Springfield]

This is the rivals video I think you guys are talking about.

Torii Hunter Jr.'s injury - Rivals.com Video