'14 CA DT Tashon Smallwood (Offer)

NDWorld247

NDWorld247

New member
Messages
2,474
Reaction score
302
Domina Nostra said:
This. I don't see why we would hesitate to take 3.
Click to expand...

We don't over-sign. I remember reading over the summer that we would take up to 10 front-seven players. Well, we already have seven (Hayes, Trumbetti, Martini, Yeargin, Bonner, Blankenship and Dickerson). We need at least one ILB (Tranquil and/or Morgan) and we are still after some elite CAT prospects (Carter and Williams).

Normally I would say take all the big bodies you can, but at some point the numbers are a concern. I still really like our chances with Holley and would be VERY surprised if we landed Elam.
 
Last edited:
Luckylucci

Luckylucci

Administrator
Staff member
Messages
27,769
Reaction score
10,145
ThePiombino said:
Do you think this is more about the (un)likelihood - or at least uncertainaty - of landing one of Elam or Holley or more about how much Smalwood has progressed?
Click to expand...

So Loy's response to the question wasn't very helpful, haha. He said that the staff doesn't want to get shutout at DT going forward but they've been evaluating Tashon for awhile and like what they've seen. Welcome addition. They truly believe they have a shot at Elam and Holley.
 
Domina Nostra

Domina Nostra

Well-known member
Messages
6,251
Reaction score
1,388
NDWorld247 said:
We don't over-sign. I remember reading over the summer that we would take up to 10 front-seven players. Well, we already have seven (Hayes, Trumbetti, Martini, Yeargin, Bonner, Blankenship and Dickerson). We need at least one ILB (Tranquil and/or Morgan) and we are still after some elite CAT prospects (Carter and Williams).

Normally I would say take all the big bodies you can, but at some point the numbers are a concern. I still really like our chances with Holley and would be VERY surprised if we landed Elam.
Click to expand...

Are the numbers tight this year? How much space do we have?

We have 16 and need, at least:
2 lbs, 1 CB, 1 S, and 1 DT.

That is 21.

We are likely to also take 2 more WRs, and a TE. That is 24.

An additional DT gets you to 25?

Can we take more than that?
 
NDWorld247

NDWorld247

New member
Messages
2,474
Reaction score
302
Domina Nostra said:
Are the numbers tight this year? How much space do we have?

We have 16 and need, at least:
2 lbs, 1 CB, 1 S, and 1 DT.

That is 21.

We are likely to also take 2 more WRs, and a TE. That is 24.

An additional DT gets you to 25?

Can we take more than that?
Click to expand...

It's been a while since I looked at it, but I thought we were looking at 22-24. That was also before the Badger transfer so maybe it's 23-25 now. Also, that "10 front-seven players" tidbit was before Hood's de-commitment. If we don't sign another RB maybe that number moves to eleven.

I guess my point was I don't see a scenario where we get all three DT/NT (Smallwood, Holley, Elam), and even if we did, could we fit them in with the numbers? I'm sure there's a scenario where we could, but I like your breakdown and that's with only two DTs.
 
Irishman77

Irishman77

Well-known member
Messages
5,132
Reaction score
445
Domina Nostra said:
Are the numbers tight this year? How much space do we have?

We have 16 and need, at least:
2 lbs, 1 CB, 1 S, and 1 DT.

That is 21.

We are likely to also take 2 more WRs, and a TE. That is 24.

An additional DT gets you to 25?

Can we take more than that?
Click to expand...

I believe so as we always lose one or two that are verbals. Also a few transfers seem inevitable. If we win out we take all we can IMHO .
 
Whiskeyjack

Whiskeyjack

Mittens Margaritas Ante Porcos
Staff member
Messages
20,894
Reaction score
8,126
Domina Nostra said:
Are the numbers tight this year? How much space do we have?

We have 16 and need, at least:
2 lbs, 1 CB, 1 S, and 1 DT.

That is 21.

We are likely to also take 2 more WRs, and a TE. That is 24.

An additional DT gets you to 25?

Can we take more than that?
Click to expand...

FR + SO + JR = 58

85 - 58 = 27 available spots for 5Ys + 2014 commits

27 - 16 current commits = 11 spots for 5Ys and new commits

2 WRs, 1 TE, 2 LBs, 1 CB, 1 S and 1 DT would mean only 3 5Ys, unless there's attrition. We'll likely end up with 2-3 more spots due to transfers/ medicals.
 
Last edited:
Domina Nostra

Domina Nostra

Well-known member
Messages
6,251
Reaction score
1,388
Whiskeyjack said:
2 WRs, 1 TE, 2 LBs, 1 CB, 1 S and 1 DT would mean only 3 5Ys, unless there's attrition. We'll likely end up with 2-3 more spots due to transfers/ medicals.
Click to expand...

thanks! I hope the attrition happens while we can capitalize on it...
 
ThePiombino

ThePiombino

The OG "TP"
Messages
16,476
Reaction score
6,245
Luckylucci said:
I'm not completely sure. I would venture its a little of both. Including him reaching out to ND. I'll ask Steve and Tom and get back to you with what they say.
Click to expand...

Much love. Someone please rep for me- I'm on my phone..
 
ThePiombino

ThePiombino

The OG "TP"
Messages
16,476
Reaction score
6,245
Luckylucci said:
So Loy's response to the question wasn't very helpful, haha. He said that the staff doesn't want to get shutout at DT going forward but they've been evaluating Tashon for awhile and like what they've seen. Welcome addition. They truly believe they have a shot at Elam and Holley.
Click to expand...

Thanks again! Reps headed your way as soon as I can.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Luckylucci

Luckylucci

Administrator
Staff member
Messages
27,769
Reaction score
10,145
Wiltfong recently answered your question as well Piombino. He said that interior DL is a priority for ND moving forward and we need to make sure to get another talented DT.
 
G

GBdomer

People's Champion
Messages
6,845
Reaction score
555
His dad told Adam Gorney he is visiting ND this weekend but looking at schools closer to home.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top