'14 FL ATH Charles Nelson (Oregon Verbal)

[SaltyND24]

He's 5'8. I don't see him playing CB for the Irish.

Why can't he be the Irish version of honey badger minus an affinity for blowing trees??

 

[dwshade]

He's 5'8. I don't see him playing CB for the Irish.

Agreed. Slot receiver, return specialist. See him utilized on jet sweeps.

 

[IrishLax]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/rec...ll-recruiting/10470-nelson-recaps-nd-official

Honestly sounds like he had a pretty crappy visit.

 

[tko]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/rec...ll-recruiting/10470-nelson-recaps-nd-official

Honestly sounds like he had a pretty crappy visit.

bummer

 

[IrishLax]

bummer

Literally the most downer quotes I've ever heard coming off a visit.

"It was good."

"It was pretty cold, but it’s alright,"

"The campus is alright, all of the buildings look the same and everything."

 

[rocket66]

Does he have a committable offer?

 

[NDPhilly]

Maybe we told him his offer isn't commitable yet

 

[IrishLax]

Maybe we told him his offer isn't commitable yet

I doubt that, but maybe. I absolutely think they'd take him right now.

 

[dublinirish]

dammit cant they spruce up the buildings and get a Chick Fil-a in there

 

[irish o'phile]

Its funny, but yesterday looking at the group photo I got the feeling he wasnt thrilled. His expression, posture, and distance from the others made it seem lime he was less enthusiastic than the others.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Yeah, I don't think in any way this kid wants to be at ND. Something else is calling.

Even if he is not eloquent, I just don't see him like or with the likes of successful ND recruits.

 

[IrishLax]

Yeah, I don't think in any way this kid wants to be at ND. Something else is calling.

Even if he is not eloquent, I just don't see him like or with the likes of successful ND recruits.

He also made a comment about not hanging out with guys much on his visit... like wtf? Most everyone else always talks about the best thing being the people. Bet you he ends up at USC, just gut feeling.

Really, really hope McKenzie aced that test.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

He also made a comment about not hanging out with guys much on his visit... like wtf? Most everyone else always talks about the best thing being the people. Bet you he ends up at USC, just gut feeling.

Really, really hope McKenzie aced that test.

We are of one mind on that, LAX!

I can almost say "McKenzie or bust!" With what I know of Nelson, at this point.


Seems like he already is laying a track record for one of those guys that when he transfers, he gets comments like, "Addition by subtraction."

 

[Ironman8]

Just bizarre that a guy that everyone believed would pick ND would have those type of comments after a visit. Either he is keeping things really close to the vest, or he just simply didn't see himself at ND after the visit after maybe leaning there before the trip. Guess we'll see.

 

[NDdomer2]

Is it possible we said we wanted IM's test scores back first?

 

[woolybug25]

Is it possible we said we wanted IM's test scores back first?

That's what i'm wondering. If i'm Nelson and came up to SB after all of this cold weather (he is from FL after all), wasn't given enough "love" and then proceeded to get told that he is our backup plan to IM. I probably would be "meh" too.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

"Rice is great when you are hungry, and want 2000 of something."

 

[rtrn2glory]

i didn't want to read too much into that picture last night, but he looked much less interested than the rest of the crew...prolly just reading too much into nothing

i'll be honest i wouldn't be extremely bummed if he didn't pick us

 

[Rack Em]

If Quick picks ND, I think his shitty visit is a moot point. I also think IM's test score is a moot point if Quick picks ND because we'd get the compact, playmaking WR that Kelly is apparently looking for.

Perspective fellas, perspective.

And some good luck.

 

[woolybug25]

If Quick picks ND, I think his shitty visit is a moot point. I also think IM's test score is a moot point if Quick picks ND because we'd get the compact, playmaking WR that Kelly is apparently looking for.

Perspective fellas, perspective.

And some good luck.

I think that we will still take McKenzie regardless of Quick, but won't take Nelson if either were to commit.

 

[Rack Em]

I think that we will still take McKenzie regardless of Quick, but won't take Nelson if either were to commit.

I'm still looking at numbers and they're tight.

Quick, Morgan, Hill, Hendrix, McKenzie, Luatua, Schultz. And the slim chances on Juju or Solomon Thomas not qualifying at Stanford.

I feel like it's a risk taking McKenzie with other bigger impact recruits (IMO) on the board.

 

[rtrn2glory]

I'm still looking at numbers and they're tight.

Quick, Morgan, Hill, Hendrix, McKenzie, Luatua, Schultz. And the slim chances on Juju or Solomon Thomas not qualifying at Stanford.

I feel like it's a risk taking McKenzie with other bigger impact recruits (IMO) on the board.

exactly my reason for not being bummed out.

much bigger fish in the pond

IM is better imo and i agree i'm even a bit skeptical on taking him if numbers get tight

 

[woolybug25]

I'm still looking at numbers and they're tight.

Quick, Morgan, Hill, Hendrix, McKenzie, Luatua, Schultz. And the slim chances on Juju or Solomon Thomas not qualifying at Stanford.

I feel like it's a risk taking McKenzie with other bigger impact recruits (IMO) on the board.

If you remember the conversation about how the staff plans to sign a class with assumptions of attrition. I think they are comfortable going over 24 if need be.

 

[Rack Em]

If you remember the conversation about how the staff plans to sign a class with assumptions of attrition. I think they are comfortable going over 24 if need be.

I do not remember that. Where is that?

 

[PerthDomer]

If only 2 EE, our absolute max is 27 and then no one in 2015 could EE unless some current commits transfer right? Hopefully we can boost the number of guys in this class who EE somehow...

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

If only 2 EE, our absolute max is 27 and then no one in 2015 could EE unless some current commits transfer right? Hopefully we can boost the number of guys in this class who EE somehow...

I believe an EE can either count against the prior year's 25 man allotment or the allotment for that coming February.

I don't think it matters since ND won't be able to fit anywhere near 25 guys in 2015 and stay under their 85 scholarship cap.

 

[IRISHbluehen]

If only 2 EE, our absolute max is 27 and then no one in 2015 could EE unless some current commits transfer right? Hopefully we can boost the number of guys in this class who EE somehow...

EEs don't have to count against the previous class so no worries if guys EE next year. I pretty sure Barnett will EE.

 

[woolybug25]

I do not remember that. Where is that?

Here… but it was discussed in several threads.

Not sure if this is the best thread for this, but...

Was just listening to this week's ISD podcast and Mike Frank made a very interest comment about how he is hearing that there is a good chance that ND may essentially be oversigning this cycle. Supposedly BK and staff have been doing some research and came to the conclusion that transfers and injuries are to be expected (sorry it took 4 years to realize that, personally). Will be very interesting to see how aggressive they get and what sort of backlash can be expected. My guess is they will allow wiggle room in the 5th years and not truly oversign a la the SEC. But still, encouraging thought process I think.

 

[PerthDomer]

Besides, I think you always have 2-3 transfers due to PT. Plus if Juju were to commit I think Kelly would Axe Collinsworth's 5th year if it came to that.

 

[pkt77242]

If only 2 EE, our absolute max is 27 and then no one in 2015 could EE unless some current commits transfer right? Hopefully we can boost the number of guys in this class who EE somehow...

I believe that EE's can be counted in either class (theirs or the one before if there is room). Though the real number is 85 total not 25 per year.