'13 FL RB Greg Bryant (R.I.P.)

Rhode Irish · Jan 20, 2013

NDhoosier said:
really worth quoting after so many posts just to say that?

truly priceless.

Had just tuned in.

IrishLion · Jan 20, 2013

Yup, don't always understand the "guys that want to be here" argument. It doesn't make much sense, because in the end, we truly do get "only the guys that want to be here" lol. With the rare exception (like Lynch) of course. But usually, the guys that "want to be here" are the ones that sign their LOI. As a phrase, it means almost nothing.

Even if the recruit is wavering, it doesn't mean he "doesn't want to be here."

I would listen if Malzahn gave me a call as well. But it wouldn't mean I didn't want to be at ND. Maybe I like both places equally, and want to be both places, hence my wavering?

TheTurningPoint · Jan 21, 2013

You guys know that Jaylon talks to ohio st and usc still right? Im sure more than 3/4 of the class are still getting and taking calls from other schools. Thats what happens when you are recruiting the top talent in the country. ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes. They are recruiting the elite kids at their position..which means everyone else is too. The staff knows how to seal the deal, and knows how to hold on to these kids. Its not an exact science but BK has been doing this for 25 years. Trust the guy

Luckylucci · Jan 21, 2013

Irishlion, I think you some good points. What I would point out is that if they offer their commitment then at that point they should say to themselves that ND is where I want to be.

IrishSteelhead · Jan 21, 2013

TheTurningPOint said:
You guys know that Jaylon talks to ohio st and usc still right? Im sure more than 3/4 of the class are still getting and taking calls from other schools. Thats what happens when you are recruiting the top talent in the country. ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes. They are recruiting the elite kids at their position..which means everyone else is too. The staff knows how to seal the deal, and knows how to hold on to these kids. Its not an exact science but BK has been doing this for 25 years. Trust the guy

You know, a simple "All is well" would have sufficed!

IrishLax · Jan 21, 2013

TheTurningPOint said:
You guys know that Jaylon talks to ohio st and usc still right? Im sure more than 3/4 of the class are still getting and taking calls from other schools. Thats what happens when you are recruiting the top talent in the country. ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes. They are recruiting the elite kids at their position..which means everyone else is too. The staff knows how to seal the deal, and knows how to hold on to these kids. Its not an exact science but BK has been doing this for 25 years. Trust the guy

Because the close to last year's class warrants so much trust....

I'm actually downright shocked that Jaylon still talks to people. Why? Why don't kids just stop picking up the phone?

Just another reason why an early signing period is 100% necessary. Kids who really want in sign early, and then for everyone else you know that a "verbal" is completely meaningless. Clears everything up in a hurry.

dublinirish · Jan 21, 2013

IrishLax said:
Why don't kids just stop picking up the phone?

i guess cos the kids develope genuine friendships with their recruiters, and im sure alot of recruiters are doing the "oh you are going to School X and not us?... well thats ok we still think you are a stud" just in case down the line the kid wants to transfer etc.

TheTurningPoint · Jan 21, 2013

IrishLax said:
Because the close to last year's class warrants so much trust....

I'm actually downright shocked that Jaylon still talks to people. Why? Why don't kids just stop picking up the phone?

Just another reason why an early signing period is 100% necessary. Kids who really want in sign early, and then for everyone else you know that a "verbal" is completely meaningless. Clears everything up in a hurry.

Early signing period leads to more transfers as well. Sure everyone hates a de-commitment but at the sametime ND gets their fair share from kids that change their mind. If a kid changes his mind so be it, but if a kid signs in April and theres no chance for officials to make sure he made the right decision. ND benefits from this just bc it gives them another chance to sell ND.

Old Man Mike · Jan 21, 2013

Here's my prediction: we get a top five class or better. Kelly, Martin, Diaco, Elliot et al coach everybody up, Everett and/or Gunner figure the offense out very well, we roll to 11-1 and a BCS bowl next season, Notre Dame experiences glory again, while being saddened because multiple IE posters have dropped dead prematurely [in every sense of the world] due to personal angst, then Kelly does it again for 2014.

Is there preliminary soft data supporting this scenario? Yep, think so.

Bogtrotter07 · Jan 21, 2013

Old Man Mike said:
Here's my prediction: we get a top five class or better. Kelly, Martin, Diaco, Elliot et al coach everybody up, Everett and/or Gunner figure the offense out very well, we roll to 11-1 and a BCS bowl next season, Notre Dame experiences glory again, while being saddened because multiple IE posters have dropped dead prematurely [in every sense of the world] due to personal angst, then Kelly does it again for 2014.

Is there preliminary soft data supporting this scenario? Yep, think so.

Oh, I just got an early wiff of it; what was that, Spring? Spring is in the air!

GoldenIsThyFame · Jan 21, 2013

Passed by Thomas Tyner for the #2 RB spot in final Rivals 100. Still in the top 20 at #19.

Irish Insanity · Jan 21, 2013

TheTurningPOint said:
You guys know that Jaylon talks to ohio st and usc still right? Im sure more than 3/4 of the class are still getting and taking calls from other schools. Thats what happens when you are recruiting the top talent in the country. ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes. They are recruiting the elite kids at their position..which means everyone else is too. The staff knows how to seal the deal, and knows how to hold on to these kids. Its not an exact science but BK has been doing this for 25 years. Trust the guy

IrishLax said:
Because the close to last year's class warrants so much trust....

I'm actually downright shocked that Jaylon still talks to people. Why? Why don't kids just stop picking up the phone?

Although I don't agree with it, thats why everyone (except us) oversigns.

Ironman8 · Jan 21, 2013

Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

For everybody curious ill be wearing #6 next year for ND &#55356;&#57152;&#55356;&#57152;&#55356;&#57152;

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

tadman95 · Jan 21, 2013

Ironman8 said:
Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

I like it.

Irish Man3 · Jan 21, 2013

Ironman8 said:
Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

Riddick wore it well during his senior year especially.

Really excited to see what this kid can do bc I think his ceiling his much higher. Holding onto him is crutial. My faith lies in Alford!

IrishLax · Jan 21, 2013

Ironman8 said:
Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

Awesome? Awesome.

scUM Hater · Jan 21, 2013

TheTurningPOint said:
You guys know that Jaylon talks to ohio st and usc still right? Im sure more than 3/4 of the class are still getting and taking calls from other schools. Thats what happens when you are recruiting the top talent in the country. ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes. They are recruiting the elite kids at their position..which means everyone else is too. The staff knows how to seal the deal, and knows how to hold on to these kids. Its not an exact science but BK has been doing this for 25 years. Trust the guy

How dare you, he gave his all to ND, it's not his fault that ND couldn't recruit back then. Not sure if I should use italics or not.

Irishman77 · Jan 21, 2013

Sweet music.

irishff1014 · Jan 21, 2013

Ironman8 said:
Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

Oh yea I see him being a beast at ND. If you have ND on your schedule the next couple years you be great ready now!!!!!

Irish#1 · Jan 21, 2013

Ironman8 said:
Greg Bryant ‏@gb4heritage

Grabbing the torch and # from Riddick.

That tells me his all in regardless of what other speculation may abound.

arrowryan · Jan 21, 2013

Irish#1 said:
That tells me his all in regardless of what other speculation may abound.

But wait!! He is still in touch with other schools! He gone!

Pa Golden Tate Fan · Jan 21, 2013

Per Sapp, Greg will receive a visit from BK on Wednesday.

pkt77242 · Jan 21, 2013

Pa Golden Tate Fan said:
Per Sapp, Greg will receive a visit from BK on Wednesday.

And then Alford will camp outside his house.

Booslum31 · Jan 21, 2013

Pa Golden Tate Fan said:
Per Sapp, Greg will receive a visit from BK on Wednesday.

This makes me feel A LOT better!

Junkhead · Jan 21, 2013

TheTurningPOint said:
ND isnt recruiting the John Ryans of classes.

Nothing against Ryan, but the main thing I remember about him is wiping out Weis' knee. I think Bryant is solid. Getting so much attention is overwhelming and flattering, that's it.

dublinirish · Jan 22, 2013

isnt #6 zaire's HS number? what number will he have now? id like to think he was clever to let Bryant have that number

ohara831 · Jan 22, 2013

Great news to hear!

md_bennett · Jan 22, 2013

Junkhead said:
Nothing against Ryan, but the main thing I remember about him is wiping out Weis' knee.

Charlie was just never the same after that...

PLACforever · Jan 22, 2013

dublinirish said:
isnt #6 zaire's HS number? what number will he have now? id like to think he was clever to let Bryant have that number

Zaire is 8 according to his locker.
Bryant will be 6
Mike H is 9
Nix moved to 1
Onwualu is 17

dublinirish · Jan 22, 2013

and elmer?

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