Sam Keller to Notre Dame?

[IRISHMAN]

i heard that since keller decided to transfer from ASU that the schools he's considering are nebraska, oklahoma and notre dame (my money is on nebraska). but lets think about this for a moment. brady quinn leaves after this year and keller has one year of eligability left so he could come to ND sit out of the '06 season learn the playbook and his teamates then start for us in '07 while JC sits on the bench and learns the playbook. then in '08 JC is ready to take over and win 3 NC.

 

[scooper]

I'd take Sharpley, Frazer or Jones over Keller. Something went wrong out there in the desert. I want no part of that.

NU is actually a good situation for him and he couldn't come along at a better time for them.

 

[Irish Envy]

There is no way ND would consider accepting Keller to play QB. It would alienate those that are here and working hard.

 

[LOVEMYIRISH]

i heard that since keller decided to transfer from ASU that the schools he's considering are nebraska, oklahoma and notre dame (my money is on nebraska). but lets think about this for a moment. brady quinn leaves after this year and keller has one year of eligability left so he could come to ND sit out of the '06 season learn the playbook and his teamates then start for us in '07 while JC sits on the bench and learns the playbook. then in '08 JC is ready to take over and win 3 NC.

CW would not take him. He's tainted...and frankly it takes time to learn CW's offense. I suspect that Sharpley/Jones/Frazier would outperform him next year anyway. He's simply not worth the investment.

He might be looking at ND...but I would be pretty surprised if ND looked at him.

That whole ASU thing was too weird. I feel like we are only getting half of the story.

 

[Bubba]

From The Arizona Republic

Mike Keller, Sam Keller's father, said he's spoken with Oklahoma, Colorado, Louisville and Texas-El Paso and that Notre Dame and Iowa also have interest in his son.

Personally, I just don't see it. I think his family may be trying to drum up more interest. Nebraska looks the most promising, especially since his father knows Callahan. But, I wouldn't be concerned about him ending up at ND. I agree with the earlier post that CW wouldn't risk alienating his current QBs just for 1 year of his services, especially if his presence could taint team chemistry.

 

[Dubose805]

What about ND's transfer policy...I know they accepted the guy from N'western (although he had outstading grades), but ASU is harldy NW. I agree w/ all, no chance of seeing him Irish.

 

[grungejunky]

did they accept him to the team or is he planning on transfering to the school and than walking on? i dont think i ever figured this one out.

 

[Irish Envy]

They are using it to bump up his offers. He isn't coming here. Hell, Weis has said he isn't taking a QB in the 2008 recruiting class.

 

[punishment]

It was on Sportscenter last night that Keller has transferred to Nebraska. I thought he would have gone to Oklahoma, they could be a national title favorite with Keller on board.

 

[BGIF]

did they accept him to the team or is he planning on transfering to the school and than walking on? i dont think i ever figured this one out.

If you're talking about the NW kid, he transferred with the intent to walkon.

 

[scooper]

It was on Sportscenter last night that Keller has transferred to Nebraska. I thought he would have gone to Oklahoma, they could be a national title favorite with Keller on board.

Remember, he'll have to sit out a year. This was going to be the year for an OU run with Pederson around. He'll probably split after this season.

 

[LOVEMYIRISH]

It was on Sportscenter last night that Keller has transferred to Nebraska. I thought he would have gone to Oklahoma, they could be a national title favorite with Keller on board.

He can't play this year though. He needs to sit out one year per NCAA guidelines.

 

[BGIF]

Callahan doesn't squash Keller speculation

Callahan doesn't squash Keller speculation

Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska coach Bill Callahan did nothing Tuesday to squash speculation that Arizona State quarterback Sam Keller plans to join the Cornhuskers.
Several media outlets, without naming sources, have reported that Keller will transfer to Nebraska, sit out this season and play his senior season in 2007.
Callahan called reports that Keller's transfer to Nebraska is imminent "mere speculation."
"I'd like to talk to you further about it, but the NCAA has restricted my ability to speak about it because he's a (recruitable) prospect," Callahan told reporters. "All I can tell you is he has been granted permission and has been given a release by Arizona State to Nebraska."
Backup quarterback Joe Ganz said offensive coordinator Jay Norvell called him to tell him Keller might be on his way to Lincoln.
Callahan confirmed that he also had talked to at least two quarterbacks about a possible newcomer.
"The way I look at our job here at Nebraska is to try to find the best players in the country and try to recruit them and elevate our talent level," he said. "That's what will make us a good football team."
As of late Tuesday afternoon, Keller had not enrolled at Nebraska.
Keller's father, Mike Keller, told ESPN.com on Tuesday night that his son was still weighing his options.
"Nebraska is excited about Sam and anybody would be excited to have him as a leader," Mike Keller told ESPN.com. "Bill runs a pro-style offense, some call it West Coast, and they'd love to have somebody with Sam's experience come in. He's mature and would be working with young quarterbacks for a season. You know, I'm not trying to play games or play schools against one another, but I can't say it's finalized yet."
Keller started seven games for Arizona State last season. He completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,165 yards and 17 touchdowns before breaking his thumb.
ASU coach Dirk Koetter announced Friday that Keller would be the Sun Devils' starting quarterback. But Sunday Koetter reversed course and named Rudy Carpenter his starter. Keller then asked for his release.

 

[grobelsk]

It said on ESPN yesterday that he transfered to Nebraska........does anyone know if he transfered as an underclassman or by that stupid rule that if you graduate and have a year of elgibility left you can transfer w/o sitting out a year?

 

[punishment]

Remember, he'll have to sit out a year. This was going to be the year for an OU run with Pederson around. He'll probably split after this season.

He can't play this year though. He needs to sit out one year per NCAA guidelines.

Whoops, I forgot about that.

 

[punishment]

It said on ESPN yesterday that he transfered to Nebraska........does anyone know if he transfered as an underclassman or by that stupid rule that if you graduate and have a year of elgibility left you can transfer w/o sitting out a year?

He is transferring as an underclassman. I guess this means he didn't get the starting nod.

ND will also be faced with this situation next year. Where you will have 2 sophomore 4 star players and a freshman 5 star player competing at QB. Recruits that were rated that high do not want to sit around for 4 years and pray someone gets hurt. I think if Jimmy because the starter his freshman year, both Jones and Frazer transfer. If Jones or Frazer becomes the starter in 07, the backup will transfer.

 

[Bubba]

It said on ESPN yesterday that he transfered to Nebraska........does anyone know if he transfered as an underclassman or by that stupid rule that if you graduate and have a year of elgibility left you can transfer w/o sitting out a year?

Today, however, it was reported that he is weighing other options. The only way for him to play at Nebraska is for him to not play this year. He may still attend ASU and graduate, but he must do so as a redshirt. Then he would be eligible to transfer to Nebraska next year and be eligible to play. Really his best option would be to just leave. I'm not sure, but I think he would be allowed to have Nebraska's playbook and would be able to study so that next year he would be ahead of the game.

 

[scooper]

Today, however, it was reported that he is weighing other options. The only way for him to play at Nebraska is for him to not play this year. He may still attend ASU and graduate, but he must do so as a redshirt. Then he would be eligible to transfer to Nebraska next year and be eligible to play. Really his best option would be to just leave. I'm not sure, but I think he would be allowed to have Nebraska's playbook and would be able to study so that next year he would be ahead of the game.

Yeah, either way, he's sitting out 06.

 

[scooper]

He is transferring as an underclassman. I guess this means he didn't get the starting nod.

ND will also be faced with this situation next year. Where you will have 2 sophomore 4 star players and a freshman 5 star player competing at QB. Recruits that were rated that high do not want to sit around for 4 years and pray someone gets hurt. I think if Jimmy because the starter his freshman year, both Jones and Frazer transfer. If Jones or Frazer becomes the starter in 07, the backup will transfer.

It's way too early to speculate about such things. We have no idea what the intentions are of our young QB's. We don't know who will start and we don't know how the others will react. God forbid any of them get hurt. That could change things as well.

I really think it's too early to speculate about this stuff. We're not the first program to recruit multiple talented guys. Many have waited and had it pay off.

 

[Bubba]

Just strolled over to espn.com. Most recent update....

Former Arizona State quarterback Sam Keller has enrolled at the University of Nebraska, a spokeswoman in the registrar and records office at the school told ESPN's Joe Schad on Wednesday morning.

 

[punishment]

It's way too early to speculate about such things. We have no idea what the intentions are of our young QB's. We don't know who will start and we don't know how the others will react. God forbid any of them get hurt. That could change things as well.

I really think it's too early to speculate about this stuff. We're not the first program to recruit multiple talented guys. Many have waited and had it pay off.

It is way too early. And to be quite honest, it's a good problem to have, if it does occur.

But I'm sure that come January 07, after ND plays its last game, these boards will be filled with threads about our QB situtation.

 

[scooper]

It is way too early. And to be quite honest, it's a good problem to have, if it does occur.

But I'm sure that come January 07, after ND plays its last game, these boards will be filled with threads about our QB situtation.

Sure they will, that will be our biggest question headed into 07-"Who will replace Heisman winner Brady Quinn in ND's quest to defend their national championship?"

But that question should be in the forefront. Who will EARN the starting spot? Let's worry about transfers IF they happen. Not necessarily when.

 

[marv81s]

Friend of mine that lives out there said he is going to Nebraska for sure. No need to worry about it, or even think about it, besides, we have 3 guys that will be more than able to take over next year after Quinn. And I don't think we would want this kid here anyway, two days ago he is named the starter and now he is transferring, what did he do, sleep with the head coach's daughter?

 

[onenybrother]

Charlie is gonna bring in two quarterbacks, recruits the top Q.B. out of this class and bring in a ASU reject ? The mad scientist is no dummy. Let's go Dame!!!

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

Sam Keller has applied to the University of Nebraska and has been accepted.

No more discussion on this guy please.

 

[punishment]

Friend of mine that lives out there said he is going to Nebraska for sure. No need to worry about it, or even think about it, besides, we have 3 guys that will be more than able to take over next year after Quinn. And I don't think we would want this kid here anyway, two days ago he is named the starter and now he is transferring, what did he do, sleep with the head coach's daughter?

According to ESPN, he was named the starter on Friday. Then on Monday, the ASU coach said it was a mistake, and he named Carpenter the starter instead. Carpenter is a sophomore. So that is more than likely why Keller transferred out.

 

[Guest]

Nebraska makes total sense, he'll probably start his last year there because their QB situation isn't very good, losing Freeman last year, and everything thats going on with Beck.

His teammates didn't want him to start, therefore I wouldn't touch him. I doubt Weis had any interest, but he'll do well at Neb, he might even have a different coach by the time he starts..