'10 FL CB Lo Wood (Notre Dame Signee)

[NDBoiler]

Kid wants to go somewhere to play. He won't play at ND with the kids in front of him. Anyone hearing same regarding Josh Atkinson? I heard the two of them mentioned this morning.

If that is true, that could be interesting, as I wonder how that would affect GA3. Granted, he is on a totally different level as far as expected playing time though.

For Lo, I can't blame him in his situation. He seems to be going to the wrong way on the depth chart since camp started.

 

[fitz_bu47]

Lo already has his degree?!? That changes my tune a bit, if he is getting passed by younger guys, and had a degree then maybe he can play somewhere else.

 

[koonja]

I'd be shocked if Lo transferred. He's one injury away from basically being a starter. He's going to play a lot.

 

[Rizzophil]

Side note - Lo has a great family and support structure. A truly great family. We want nothing but the best for him

 

[Anchorman]

Well if he's getting passed by two freshman, I say see you later. If you're afraid to compete, adios.

Seriously, I like Lo, and want him to stay...but this is getting ridiculous. It's not a Notre Dame thing or problem, it's a generational problem. No one wants to stay and compete if they get beat out, it's not on them, it's not the "right place". I hope Lo realizes he can compete, and be part of a great team, and get a great education, and decides to stay.

I always love reading posts from people who don't know the players or their situation complaining about how they're 'afraid to compete'. What a joke.

 

[irishff1014]

Kid wants to go somewhere to play. He won't play at ND with the kids in front of him. Anyone hearing same regarding Josh Atkinson? I heard the two of them mentioned this morning.

The only concern i have here is what will his brother do?

 

[fitz_bu47]

You're right Anchorman, I spoke out of turn b/c I don't know Lo. It was just a quick reaction based on how prevalent these transfers are these days. I don't know Lo, or his situation, I just would hate to see him leave. I played in College and I know it's a big time commitment (even at the lower levels) to make, especially if you don't think you are not going to get to play much.

Rough night w/ my kiddo/Elijah Hood/transfers in general all equal for grumpy Fitz....My bad.

 

[NDdomer2]

I always love reading posts from people who don't know the players or their situation complaining about how they're 'afraid to compete'. What a joke.

so why else would he be transfering after completeing almost all of his rehab and going through camp?

I understand your point but this one seems pretty obvious. Reports come out that Cole has beat him out for #3. Then reports that Butler may be #4. Then reports of Lo deciding if he wants to stay or go. Sounds like PT is at the heart of this one man.

If he didn't have his degree I would say Lo is too deep into his education at ND to leave it behind. Since he does have his degree I say be my guest. He wasn't a Kelly recruit, has had almost 0 real playing time, no where near home. He has the "excuses" just like most of these kids do.

 

[koonja]

so why else would he be transfering after completeing almost all of his rehab and going through camp?

I understand your point but this one seems pretty obvious. Reports come out that Cole has beat him out for #3. Then reports that Butler may be #4. Then reports of Lo deciding if he wants to stay or go. Sounds like PT is at the heart of this one man.

If he didn't have his degree I would say Lo is too deep into his education at ND to leave it behind. Since he does have his degree I say be my guest. He wasn't a Kelly recruit, has had almost 0 real playing time, no where no home.

This would happen after this season, correct? If he wants to transfer, it would make no sense to transfer now and try to join a team for this year. He'd never make the depth chart with it being so close to the season.

My question is, it's inevitable he plays for ND at least this year, right?

 

[Emcee77]

Ready for another quick square in the nuts?

Pete Sampson confirmed a rumor that Wood is deciding this week "whether or not he stays with Notre Dame this season".

Whaaaaat. Crazy.

 

[NDdomer2]

This would happen after this season, correct? If he wants to transfer, it would make no sense to transfer now and try to join a team for this year. He'd never make the depth chart with it being so close to the season.

My question is, it's inevitable he plays for ND at least this year, right?

I am not positive but I think if he left immediately and somehow got enrolled at another university this year could count as his transfer year and be eligible to play next season.

 

[koonja]

I am not positive but I think if he left immediately and somehow got enrolled at another university this year could count as his transfer year and be eligible to play next season.

But he's graduated, so he doesn't require a transfer year (aka, he doesn't have to sit out at all).

But it'd make no sense to go to another school right now, right? There's no way it'd be completed by Sept 1, and by then, what's the point.

 

[CHIDomer9]

I always love reading posts from people who don't know the players or their situation complaining about how they're 'afraid to compete'. What a joke.

This is a message board. Maybe 1% of the people who post here know maybe 1% of the guys who have ever played at Notre Dame. No one here needs to know a player personally to post an opinion.

 

[ND NYC]

"say it aint so, Lo"

 

[NDdomer2]

But he's graduated, so he doesn't require a transfer year (aka, he doesn't have to sit out at all).

But it'd make no sense to go to another school right now, right? There's no way it'd be completed by Sept 1, and by then, what's the point.

I thought the no sit out rule only applied to 5th year guys. If you somehow graduated in 2 years you could transfer immediately and play 2 somewhere else?

And I agree that the timing is almost impossible unless he had already filled out application forms.

 

[koonja]

I thought the no sit out rule only applied to 5th year guys. If you somehow graduated in 2 years you could transfer immediately and play 2 somewhere else?

And I agree that the timing is almost impossible unless he had already filled out application forms.

I'm pretty sure once you graduate, you can go anywhere for 'grad school' right away. Doesn't have to be 5th year guys only. I could be wrong.

 

[Emcee77]

Lo hasn't graduated yet, has he? The fall semester will be the first semester of his senior year. I don't think he graduates for at least another semester. Is Sampson saying he has already graduated? In three years? That's not impossible but I'd be surprised.

So the smart move for him would be to see how this year goes and, if it goes poorly, transfer elsewhere for his 5th year. Won't have to sit the one-year penalty.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Seriously, I like Lo, and want him to stay...but this is getting ridiculous. It's not a Notre Dame thing or problem, it's a generational problem. No one wants to stay and compete if they get beat out, it's not on them, it's not the "right place". I hope Lo realizes he can compete, and be part of a great team, and get a great education, and decides to stay.

This has been going on since the creation of the depth chart.

 

[fitz_bu47]

I hear ya Buster, it has been to an extent. I just think it's way more prevalent now. That could just be the internet and our access to the information though.

 

[Buster Bluth]

I hear ya Buster, it has been to an extent. I just think it's way more prevalent now. That could just be the internet and our access to the information though.

I'm going with this one.

 

[mgriff]

And this is why you have oversigning and all of the accompanying problems. You have to maintain the depth of the team. This is where integrity bites us in the ***, because after we develop these players, they leave and we can't just plug a JUCO transfer in, we have to start from scratch with a freshman. We add so many issues to our own plate with our integrity, and it's not something I'm against, but **** me it gets frustrating.

 

[Cackalacky]

Just go to Kansas and get this shits off-season over with. FFS!

 

[Irishnuke]

Meh. Don't care.

 

[Grahambo]

Kid has 1 pick-6 and like 10 career tackles with a major knee injury. Reports saying he is getting passed by 2 freshman plus still have a guy like Jalen Brown to provide emergency depth, I'll take my chances.

Good luck to you kid.

 

[Emcee77]

Kid has 1 pick-6 and like 10 career tackles with a major knee injury. Reports saying he is getting passed by 2 freshman plus still have a guy like Jalen Brown to provide emergency depth, I'll take my chances.

Good luck to you kid.

It was an Achilles, but still ... your point remains.

 

[GoIrish41]

Man, at this rate we can take an SEC-sized class this year.

 

[SoIll]

Man, at this rate we can take an SEC-sized class this year.

Then we better get on that...

 

[dwshade]

Keepin mind Lo wasn't recruited by this staff and is smaller than what they typically want at CB. Hence Luke and Butler will get more reps than Wood going forward since they represent the future.

 

[Buster Bluth]

And this is why you have oversigning and all of the accompanying problems. You have to maintain the depth of the team. This is where integrity bites us in the ***, because after we develop these players, they leave and we can't just plug a JUCO transfer in, we have to start from scratch with a freshman. We add so many issues to our own plate with our integrity, and it's not something I'm against, but **** me it gets frustrating.

Umm what? This is a product of there being too much depth for Lo Wood to handle, and in increase in the athleticism Kelly and Co are bringing in. Lo Wood is a Weis recruit getting beaten by Kelly recruits. Smile, don't fret.

Lo Wood can ball, but if there is too much depth and he has graduated, it's a no brainer to play elsewhere. If he hasn't graduated, it's dumb as hell on his part.

 

[Irishman77]

Roster is shaking out...we are progressing....14 class will be a&m ish