'14 IL LB Nile Sykes (Indiana Transfer)

[Cpnd1]

Personally, I would be surprised if he doesn't commit on his visit this weekend.

 

[Fbolt]

I like that thinking.

 

[Irish#1]

Things seem to be trending that way.

 

[Emcee77]

Personally, I would be surprised if he doesn't commit on his visit this weekend.

I agree, and with the news that Ole Miss has dropped Nyles Morgan ... I wonder if they'll both commit. They are Core 6 buddies and Morgan's interest in ND seemed to pick up when we offered Sykes. If Sykes commits that might entice Morgan.

 

[NDdomer2]

I agree, and with the news that Ole Miss has dropped Nyles Morgan ... I wonder if they'll both commit. They are Core 6 buddies and Morgan's interest in ND seemed to pick up when we offered Sykes. If Sykes commits that might entice Morgan.

Morgan already has a deadline. I don't see him changing it even if he knew he wanted to be at ND

 

[Emcee77]

Morgan already has a deadline. I don't see him changing it even if he knew he wanted to be at ND

Oh true, I forgot about that. He's announcing at his AA game. Good call.

 

[NDdomer2]

Oh true, I forgot about that. He's announcing at his AA game. Good call.

Maybe they tell the staff this weekend and just wait to announce. At least that's what I will be hoping for.

 

[Luckylucci]

Wrong thread.

 

[Cpnd1]

@SWiltfong247: #NotreDame related update on LB Nile Sykes: Nile Sykes update from Core 6 Banquet #ND #Irish

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

@SWiltfong247: #NotreDame related update on LB Nile Sykes: Nile Sykes update from Core 6 Banquet #ND #Irish

Wiltfong spoke to him and loves where ND is standing heading into the weekend.

 

[EuropeanDomer]

Congrats, Nile!

Core 6 Athletes competes every day of the year but one.

That one day came on Wednesday evening, CEO Paul Szczesny and his staff celebrated another great year, as the Windy City training ground has become one of the major names in high high school football nationwide.

At the second-annual Core 6 Athletes banquet, players and parents that attended got to hear presentations from Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin, Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson and Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck.

Many other college programs sent assistant coaches to take part in the festivities in Ole Miss, Michigan State, Stanford, Purdue, Ohio State, Minnesota, Iowa, Penn State, Ball State, Toledo, Northwestern and Eastern Michigan.

Joliet (Ill.) Plainfield South five-star outside linebacker Clifton Garrett took home the evening's highest honor, winning Core 6 Athletes Player of the Year. The U.S. Army All-American will announce his college decision next Tuesday, with his finalists being Florida, LSU, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

Lombard (Ill.) Montini Catholic linebacker Nile Sykes won Defensive Player of the Year. He recently narrowed his list of offers to Notre Dame, Syracuse, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and South Florida. Sykes took an official visit to the Orange campus last weekend and heads to South Bend this weekend.

Chicago (Ill.) Marist junior receiver Flynn Nagel and Western Illinois quarterback commit Sean McGuire shared Offensive Player of the Year. Illinois, Indiana, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan have already offered Nagel.

Two All-Americans shared lineman of the year in U.S. Army All-American and Michigan State commit Brian Allen of Hinsdale (Ill.) Central, and Under Armour All-American and Ohio State pledge Jamarco Jones of Chicago (Ill.) De La Salle.

Newcomer of the Year was awarded to New Lenox (Ill.) Providence Catholic junior receiver/tight end Miles Boykin, who holds early offers from the likes of Illinois, Michigan State, N.C. State, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.

Purdue athlete commit Simmie Cobbs took home Most Improved Player honors.

The fourth annual Core 6 Athletes winter showcase will take place on Jan. 20 at Westmont (Ill.) Yard Sports Complex. The first annual youth showcase for 5th to 8th graders will take place Jan. 18 at Northwestern University.

For more details on those showcases and Core 6 Athletes, visit their website here.

Stay tuned for more coverage from the Core 6 Banquet.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Sykes ‘stunned' by Diaco move

interesting hadn't heard about this from Nile

 

[Ironman8]

Wiltfong is hearing that even if ND blows away Nike this weekend, he will not commit on the spot, as he would like some time to let the visit 'marinate' before making a final decision.

 

[IrishLax]

Wiltfong is hearing that even if ND blows away Nike this weekend, he will not commit on the spot, as he would like some time to let the visit 'marinate' before making a final decision.

That's some BS, should have been committing on the spot. Wonder if it has to do with no longer having a position coach.

#thanksobama

 

[dublinirish]

marinate? Lolz no way he said that

 

[Luckylucci]

I doubt he waits too long. He may not have a spot if he does.

 

[IrishLax]

I doubt he waits too long. He may not have a spot if he does.

I absolutely think they'd save a spot for him as things stand right now. I really don't understand the hesitation on his end at all unless it's related to Diaco leaving (or Martin who was his recruiter before that)... before that, he seemed ready to pop on the spot the moment he was offered and we just said to pump the brakes until he visited.

 

[Emcee77]

I absolutely think they'd save a spot for him as things stand right now. I really don't understand the hesitation on his end at all unless it's related to Diaco leaving (or Martin who was his recruiter before that)... before that, he seemed ready to pop on the spot the moment he was offered and we just said to pump the brakes until he visited.

I did read that he had a great visit to Syracuse last weekend. I wonder if that is causing him to think twice? Just guessing. I'm as confused as you. It could definitely be that both his recruiter and his position coach have left.

 

[Luckylucci]

I absolutely think they'd save a spot for him as things stand right now. I really don't understand the hesitation on his end at all unless it's related to Diaco leaving (or Martin who was his recruiter before that)... before that, he seemed ready to pop on the spot the moment he was offered and we just said to pump the brakes until he visited.

Well, I said too long meaning I don't think he waits into January and thats only 3 weeks away. I think a very realistic scenario if he were to wait into January is that we land Hill and Morgan in 3 weeks and in that scenario I don't think they take Sykes.

 

[dwshade]

I think it's smart on the kids part to go home after the visit and let it all sink in. Big decision for any young man.

 

[rtrn2glory]

I think it's smart on the kids part to go home after the visit and let it all sink in. Big decision for any young man.

do we know if his parents will be accompanying him on his visit this weekend?

 

[IrishLax]

Well, I said too long meaning I don't think he waits into January and thats only 3 weeks away. I think a very realistic scenario if he were to wait into January is that we land Hill and Morgan in 3 weeks and in that scenario I don't think they take Sykes.

Hmm, OK. That makes sense. I always looked at Sykes as a prerequisite to landing Morgan, but with Morgan announcing at the AA game and the potential of landing Hill this weekend, he could potentially be left on the outside looking in should it go down as you described.

 

[dwshade]

Everything I've heard leads me to believe we'd take all three.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Hmm, OK. That makes sense. I always looked at Sykes as a prerequisite to landing Morgan, but with Morgan announcing at the AA game and the potential of landing Hill this weekend, he could potentially be left on the outside looking in should it go down as you described.

part of me still thinks that sykes is a pre-req for morgan even though he's announcing in january. could that date have been set with the impression that sykes would most likely be irish before then?

 

[Luckylucci]

Everything I've heard leads me to believe we'd take all three.

I really think it depends on the order that they come in. I've heard the same but that assumption is that Sykes is off the board prior to Morgan announcing.

 

[dwshade]

do we know if his parents will be accompanying him on his visit this weekend?

Not sure. Do know Hill's father is coming with him.

 

[IrishLax]

part of me still thinks that sykes is a pre-req for morgan even though he's announcing in january. could that date have been set with the impression that sykes would most likely be irish before then?

Ultimately, I think this is all a moot point. Sykes is a very good player, and I expect him to commit to ND shortly if not immediately. The only hold up I'm guessing is the lack of a position coach. Morgan is definitely a take no matter what when he announces in early January.

Hill? Maybe more of a luxury than a need, but if he wants to pull the trigger this weekend I can't envision a scenario where we'd say no. So I expect us to land all three.

 

[Luckylucci]

Ultimately, I think this is all a moot point. Sykes is a very good player, and I expect him to commit to ND shortly if not immediately. The only hold up I'm guessing is the lack of a position coach. Morgan is definitely a take no matter what when he announces in early January.

Hill? Maybe more of a luxury than a need, but if he wants to pull the trigger this weekend I can't envision a scenario where we'd say no. So I expect us to land all three.

Yes, I agree with that. I guess my initial comment was saying that I doubt he waits too long because I can envision a very realistic scenario where he doesn't have a spot if he does wait too long, thats all.

 

[zbikowski88]

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[stlnd01]

I think it's smart on the kids part to go home after the visit and let it all sink in. Big decision for any young man.

Yep. I know coaches (and we) want them to go Boom right on the spot. But it generally feels like a decision worth sleeping on.