'14 FL QB Sean White (Auburn Verbal)

[STLDomer]

Loy says the coaches will decide next week about a second QB offer. Guys at ISD are pretty confident they won't.

 

[IrishLax]

The fact that ND contacted Brewer shows that there is at least cursory interest in another QB. Although it does seem rather unlikely at this point.

 

[NDWorld247]

Brain fart, I was thinking Sean was at the Opening as well.

Anyway, I am coming around to the idea that we really need to take two this year. Even if Golson comes back, I don't like the possibility that we could have only 3 QBs on the roster (if Hendrix leaves).

White won MVP at The Opening and was ranked the #1 QB at the Elite 11 which was part of The Opening. I don't think they name a "MVP" for the Elite 11. It's just a ranking. So, you were right, White and Hunter won the same award.

 

[stlnd01]

The fact that ND contacted Brewer shows that there is at least cursory interest in another QB. Although it does seem rather unlikely at this point.

There should be. The distinct possibility of going into 2014 with just Zaire and Kizer scares me shitless.
But if Golson doesn't come back, Brewer would have a year in the program, be on the same track as Kiel would have been eligibility-wise, and be highly unlikely to transfer twice. Whereas White would be stacked up with Kizer and sitting behind Zaire, a likely scenario for someone to bolt. Despite that I'd like to have White. But I'd rather have Brewer.
Again, of course, the ideal is to get one QB every year. Would be nice if we could just get on track to do so.

 

[Domina Nostra]

White won MVP at The Opening and was ranked the #1 QB at the Elite 11 which was part of The Opening. I don't think they name a "MVP" for the Elite 11. It's just a ranking. So, you were right, White and Hunter won the same award.

There's a first for everything.

Here is what kind of makes it interesting for me. White is a polished QB. If something happened and one of them had to play early, it would definitely be White-- like a higher-ranked retelling of the Hendrix and Rees story.

 

[md_bennett]

I don't know if I am alone in this idea but I would rather take a second QB this year - prefer White - than bringing back Hendrix. One year of backup or possibly five of a potential starter. Even if Golson comes back I would not be surprised to see him passed on the chart by Zaire.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

I don't know if I am alone in this idea but I would rather take a second QB this year - prefer White - than bringing back Hendrix. One year of backup or possibly five of a potential starter. Even if Golson comes back I would not be surprised to see him passed on the chart by Zaire.

I would. On what do you base this?

 

[dublinirish]

I would. On what do you base this?

i cant see EG getting welcomed back to the team with open arms by upperclassman/veterans. He will have a steep hill to climb to earn their trust back I reckon. By all accounts Zaire has great leadership skills and is well respected. I could see how coaches might decide to go with him over EG initially.

 

[connect the dots]

early quarterback alignment

early quarterback alignment

I cannot remember a quarterback class that committed so early in the recruitment cycle. What gives? Quarterback Guru Trent Dilfer thinks this 2014 class possesses exceptional skill sets. There are only a few remaining players for schools to go after - Sean White, Tyler Harris, Brandon Harris, and the other Brandon(Dawkins). Once Kyle Allen committed to Texas A&M, Notre Dame immediately got a verbal from Kizer, and then, Steve Collier early commits to Ohio State. This quarterback class aligned itself like falling dominoes.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

i cant see EG getting welcomed back to the team with open arms by upperclassman/veterans. He will have a steep hill to climb to earn their trust back I reckon. By all accounts Zaire has great leadership skills and is well respected. I could see how coaches might decide to go with him over EG initially.

Maybe. He certainly put them in a tough position. But at the same time, no one understands the pressures of being a student athlete at ND better than his teammates. They may be more inclined to forgive him for cutting corners academically then the general fanbase.

 

[PANDFAN]

Maybe. He certainly put them in a tough position. But at the same time, no one understands the pressures of being a student athlete at ND better than his teammates. They may be more inclined to forgive him for cutting corners academically then the general fanbase.

add to the fact that i am sure some of them have really f'd up before...a lot of people around here act like these kids are choir boys because they go to ND...lets be real and know kids do dumb sh#t...regardless of where they go..........

 

[Luckylucci]

add to the fact that i am sure some of them have really f'd up before...a lot of people around here act like these kids are choir boys because they go to ND...lets be real and know kids do dumb sh#t...regardless of where they go..........

Agreed, if Golson does indeed come back and does indeed workout with George Whitfield over the summer I don't think there is going to be much competition. Will Golson have to work to be the starter of course who doesn't but he's supposed to be back on the team for spring camp. To think that Zaire passes him up in that time period is a little outrageous, IMO.

 

[md_bennett]

Agreed, if Golson does indeed come back and does indeed workout with George Whitfield over the summer I don't think there is going to be much competition. Will Golson have to work to be the starter of course who doesn't but he's supposed to be back on the team for spring camp. To think that Zaire passes him up in that time period is a little outrageous, IMO.

I think it will all depend on this year while Golson is gone. What if......Tommy gets busted up for a few games and Zaire has to play and shows up like a champion. Stranger things have happened then having a true freshman pass somebody who is not there. It's by no means a given but he could absorb the playbook and be ready for anything at the drop of a hat. This is one of the realities that Golson has to deal with. His COULD get passed up without the competition from high level defenses and constant coaching from ND guys. We won't know for a year but I don't think we should discount anybody from shocking the world and jumping another player or a player absolutely sucking it up. We have got studs everywhere and they will all be pushing for playing time.

 

[irishMT]

I think it would be smart to sign 2 QBs in this class. Even if you get Golson and Hendrix back, we only have Malik behind them. I think this kid has a ton of potential, is improving rapidly, and as we've seen, we tend to lose QBs.

 

[Luckylucci]

I think it will all depend on this year while Golson is gone. What if......Tommy gets busted up for a few games and Zaire has to play and shows up like a champion. Stranger things have happened then having a true freshman pass somebody who is not there. It's by no means a given but he could absorb the playbook and be ready for anything at the drop of a hat. This is one of the realities that Golson has to deal with. His COULD get passed up without the competition from high level defenses and constant coaching from ND guys. We won't know for a year but I don't think we should discount anybody from shocking the world and jumping another player or a player absolutely sucking it up. We have got studs everywhere and they will all be pushing for playing time.

I will agree that stranger things have happened, so I get that part of it. However that IF you speak of, is a major IF. I don't want to discount your opinion because we all have our own and thats important. I just think that the odds of Zaire giving Golson an actual QB derby when he comes back is very very low. The staff will undoubtedly talk like it is just like they did two springs ago with Golson and Rees but it never was much of one. And just some food for thought, Zaire will only have one camp (fall camp) without Golson being there. Golson practiced with the team during spring and he'll be back practicing next spring. As being the 3rd team QB Zaire isn't going to be getting a ton of reps during the season. I like Zaire a lot don't get me wrong but where we differ is that I think this is a stretch.

 

[stlnd01]

I think unless Zaire plays significant minutes this year he'll have a very hard time beating out Golson. Playing at Oklahoma, USC, the national championship, gutting out that Pittsburgh game, all that means something that you can't get in practice.
Now, if Zaire replaces Tommy at mid-season, things change. But if Rees is our QB all year as planned, and Golson comes back, the job is his to lose.
Still think we need to add another QB, whether its the transfer from Texas or this kid White. At least until we know for certain that Golson's returning.

 

[STLDomer]

Committed to Auburn

 

[Mark Morrison]

Actually watched his film last night and was very impressed with how well he could move in the pocket

 

[Domina Nostra]

Hope this isn't one of those Drew Brees situations...

 

[Mark Morrison]

Anybody like him more then Kizer?

 

[Domina Nostra]

I'd feel more comfortable with White starting next year if it came to it, but I think Kizer has more potential.

 

[Irish#1]

I will agree that stranger things have happened, so I get that part of it. However that IF you speak of, is a major IF. I don't want to discount your opinion because we all have our own and thats important. I just think that the odds of Zaire giving Golson an actual QB derby when he comes back is very very low. The staff will undoubtedly talk like it is just like they did two springs ago with Golson and Rees but it never was much of one. And just some food for thought, Zaire will only have one camp (fall camp) without Golson being there. Golson practiced with the team during spring and he'll be back practicing next spring. As being the 3rd team QB Zaire isn't going to be getting a ton of reps during the season. I like Zaire a lot don't get me wrong but where we differ is that I think this is a stretch.

I get where you're coming from, but at this time last year very few people though EG would lead the Irish to a 1 or 2 loss season let alone the NC.

 

[johnnycando]

So who is Sean Everett Malik White, anyways?

 

[T Town Tommy]

Don't understand why White would commit to the Barn. His style doesn't appear to fit with the Gus Bus offense. That, plus the fact that there are already 2-3 QBs there that appear to be better options for Gus' offense. We shall see. Still, congrats to him anyway. And that will probably put Harris to LSU later this week.

 

[NDohio]

So who is Sean Everett Malik White, anyways?

The greatest multi-threat QB EVER!!

 

[ginman]

Do you think that White kid beats out the Zaire kid for starting qb now that it has been determined that EG should quit?

 

[ginman]

what has race got to do with this???

Race has everything to do with this- Who ever heard of a white qb?

 

[dublinirish]

named as starting QB at Auburn, first game vs Clemson, good luck to him

 

[dublinirish]

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