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What was my theme for today?
How fitting a piece that this is written and posted as the day winds down.
Get to know these names. They're the most important names not spelled
J-I-M-M-Y
How fitting a piece that this is written and posted as the day winds down.
Get to know these names. They're the most important names not spelled
J-I-M-M-Y
LuckoftheIrish86
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jiggafini19 said:
I agree..I've only seen footage on Wade and he looks like he could be a good one. Needs to add some bulk obviously
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I don't think you can waste Wade by moving him inside. In the tape I've seen of him, I think he is our best DE prospect on the roster including what we currently have. His speed and burst is going to make for an awesome speed rusher if he gets technique down and a little more bulk and strength.
Him moving inside for his senior year was simply a way to help his team that needed a body there... but shouldn't even be considered at ND.
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Not at 290.
With Kallen Wade, Ryan and two more DE coming in (Corley and Martin?), they're going to have to keep Myles Wade in a DT frame of mind.
This kid Jones is originially from Indianapolis and moved to Texas in the ninth grade. All of his family is still in Indiana. He's also planning to graduate early, which is part of the reason he's like to wrap up recruiting sooner than later. He said his Top 3 is ND, Texas and Texas A&M.
I've decided that I want all four...Wade, Barksdale, Jones and Austin. I've seen film on two, hoping to see Jones and Austin soon.
These four guys are going to be the top priority the way O line was this year.
With Kallen Wade, Ryan and two more DE coming in (Corley and Martin?), they're going to have to keep Myles Wade in a DT frame of mind.
This kid Jones is originially from Indianapolis and moved to Texas in the ninth grade. All of his family is still in Indiana. He's also planning to graduate early, which is part of the reason he's like to wrap up recruiting sooner than later. He said his Top 3 is ND, Texas and Texas A&M.
I've decided that I want all four...Wade, Barksdale, Jones and Austin. I've seen film on two, hoping to see Jones and Austin soon.
These four guys are going to be the top priority the way O line was this year.
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Speaking of Jimmy: a paraphrase of Pulp Fiction starring C-Dub, Mike Haywood and J-I-M-M-Y.jiggafini19 said:
Charlie: Mmmm! Goddamn, Jimmy! We were watching your highlight films. This is some serious gourmet sh&t! Me and Haywood would be happy with some top 5 QB's like Frazer, but he springs this serious GOURMET sh&t on us! How many stars is this?
Jimmy: Knock it off, Charlie.
Charlie: What?
Jimmy: I don't need you to tell me how f%$kin' good my arm is, ok? I'm the one who throws it. I know how good it is. When Pete Carroll goes recruiting, he looks at sh&t. I am the gourmet expensive stuff 'cause when I throw it, it results in a touchdown. But you know what's on my mind right now? It ain't my arm and legs on the football field. It's the lack of lineman on the defensive side of the ball.
Charlie: Jimmy, Jimmy.....
Jimmy: Don't "jimmy-me" Weis. Get me some lineman.
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weisfaninmass and jigga need to switch to decaf.
My favorite movie of all time, though.
Looked at video of Austin and Jones. Offer and offer.
My favorite movie of all time, though.
Looked at video of Austin and Jones. Offer and offer.
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something good
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Nation's Best Already Visiting Jones
Pete Sampson
If this recruiting pace keeps up, Andre Jones might get his wish.
The 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive tackle from El Paso, Texas wants to wrap up his recruitment in short order, and for Jones that means a commitment could come soon after a top scholarship arrives in his mailbox. Jones holds early offers from New Mexico State and UTEP, but based on the flow of coaches walking through Andress High School lately, that number figures to rise.
Notre Dame defensive line coach Jappy Oliver stopped by Andress this week, as did coaches from, LSU, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas Tech and Texas A&M. Jones attended a junior day at Texas in mid-January after working out at the U.S. Army All-American Combine in San Antonio earlier this month.
Jones received an invitation to Notre Dame's junior day on Jan. 14 but couldn't make the event. Even though he's never been to South Bend, Jones knows plenty about the Irish because he grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., before moving to El Paso with his parents at the start of his high school career. Jones said most of his extended family still resides in the Hoosier State.
"It's just a great program and especially a great program to get your education," Jones said. "With their new coach coming in, that means he's going to be there at least five or six years and I'll be there for those four or five years. That makes me really want to be at Notre Dame."
Jones said the Irish stand in his top three alongside Texas and Texas A&M. An offer from any one of the three could end Jones' recruitment before it really gets started.
"I'd probably commit within a week of the offer," Jones said. "I'd need to sit down and talk to my family. It's really about who offers me first."
Jones said he'd be "selfish" to let his recruitment drag through his senior season because he wants to focus exclusively on improving Andress after the team finished 7-3 last year and lost in the first round of the state playoffs. The other issue prompting Jones to commit early is the fact he plans to graduate from high school in December.
"I feel like I'm going to get a high school degree and I feel like I could get on campus in January, go through spring ball and have a better chance for playing time as a true freshman," Jones said.
The desire to graduate high school early also stems from Jones wanting a change of scenery from El Paso. He said he's seen teammates run into off-field trouble during the past few seasons, which Jones said inspires him to work hard in the classroom and the football field.
When Jones saw his inclusion in the Rivals.com Top 100 juniors list, it crystallized his desire to move on to bigger and better things. Jones said he'd be the first member of his family to graduate from college.
"It's a blessing to be up there in the Top 100," Jones said. "It motivated me to make all A's and B's this semester. I've got to run with what I've got. I can't fall to the streets and lose everything. That's what happens out there."
Jones plans to take the SAT this weekend.
As for his skills on the field, Jones said he's a fan of Reggie White's game, although his athletic role model isn't a football player.
"I like to see myself like Michael Jordan and be somebody that's just amazing on the defensive line," Jones said. "I feel like I can be the No. 1 defensive tackle coming out of college."
Jones said Notre Dame will be back to El Paso during the May Evaluation Period and that he'd like to attend the Irish summer camp along with a return trip to Texas.
"Notre Dame, Texas and [Texas] A&M would be my top three so far," Jones said. "My coach said it looks good with Notre Dame and that they're real interested. I really want to go to Notre Dame. It really depends on who offers me first."
Pete Sampson
If this recruiting pace keeps up, Andre Jones might get his wish.
The 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive tackle from El Paso, Texas wants to wrap up his recruitment in short order, and for Jones that means a commitment could come soon after a top scholarship arrives in his mailbox. Jones holds early offers from New Mexico State and UTEP, but based on the flow of coaches walking through Andress High School lately, that number figures to rise.
Notre Dame defensive line coach Jappy Oliver stopped by Andress this week, as did coaches from, LSU, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas Tech and Texas A&M. Jones attended a junior day at Texas in mid-January after working out at the U.S. Army All-American Combine in San Antonio earlier this month.
Jones received an invitation to Notre Dame's junior day on Jan. 14 but couldn't make the event. Even though he's never been to South Bend, Jones knows plenty about the Irish because he grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., before moving to El Paso with his parents at the start of his high school career. Jones said most of his extended family still resides in the Hoosier State.
"It's just a great program and especially a great program to get your education," Jones said. "With their new coach coming in, that means he's going to be there at least five or six years and I'll be there for those four or five years. That makes me really want to be at Notre Dame."
Jones said the Irish stand in his top three alongside Texas and Texas A&M. An offer from any one of the three could end Jones' recruitment before it really gets started.
"I'd probably commit within a week of the offer," Jones said. "I'd need to sit down and talk to my family. It's really about who offers me first."
Jones said he'd be "selfish" to let his recruitment drag through his senior season because he wants to focus exclusively on improving Andress after the team finished 7-3 last year and lost in the first round of the state playoffs. The other issue prompting Jones to commit early is the fact he plans to graduate from high school in December.
"I feel like I'm going to get a high school degree and I feel like I could get on campus in January, go through spring ball and have a better chance for playing time as a true freshman," Jones said.
The desire to graduate high school early also stems from Jones wanting a change of scenery from El Paso. He said he's seen teammates run into off-field trouble during the past few seasons, which Jones said inspires him to work hard in the classroom and the football field.
When Jones saw his inclusion in the Rivals.com Top 100 juniors list, it crystallized his desire to move on to bigger and better things. Jones said he'd be the first member of his family to graduate from college.
"It's a blessing to be up there in the Top 100," Jones said. "It motivated me to make all A's and B's this semester. I've got to run with what I've got. I can't fall to the streets and lose everything. That's what happens out there."
Jones plans to take the SAT this weekend.
As for his skills on the field, Jones said he's a fan of Reggie White's game, although his athletic role model isn't a football player.
"I like to see myself like Michael Jordan and be somebody that's just amazing on the defensive line," Jones said. "I feel like I can be the No. 1 defensive tackle coming out of college."
Jones said Notre Dame will be back to El Paso during the May Evaluation Period and that he'd like to attend the Irish summer camp along with a return trip to Texas.
"Notre Dame, Texas and [Texas] A&M would be my top three so far," Jones said. "My coach said it looks good with Notre Dame and that they're real interested. I really want to go to Notre Dame. It really depends on who offers me first."
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If you really want to go to ND, young man, forget that who offers first stuff. If you're an ND man, the offer's coming.
Wow, this sounds promising. I guess it depends on when the test scores come back. Thanks, jigg.
If ND lands him early, I may join you in dancing a jig.
Wow, this sounds promising. I guess it depends on when the test scores come back. Thanks, jigg.
If ND lands him early, I may join you in dancing a jig.
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Why wait any longer? Offer him now if he is good enough.
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iloveirish_12 said:
SAT's,
SAT's,
SAT's. I sure hope he scores high enough.
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Wow that sounds incredibly positive. Just by all the little things in his speech. 6-4 305? Doesnt really want to stay in Texas? other two schools competing Texas/A&M? hmmmmm
Sounds like his marks are alright...should translate well for the SAT's.
No reason to not offer this guy early.
Sounds like his marks are alright...should translate well for the SAT's.
No reason to not offer this guy early.
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You should see this guy move. He gets into the backfield and causes problems.
Family in Indiana is a good start. Again, just about any school is deeper at DT than ND. I'm sure Texas has plenty of quality DT.
Family in Indiana is a good start. Again, just about any school is deeper at DT than ND. I'm sure Texas has plenty of quality DT.