'11 GA DE Stephon Tuitt (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[Rudy89]

Best of luck to him but not gonna lie this really sucks for us. We get golson back and now our D will be at a loss. I have no bad feelings towards him but unless he goes to STL or Den this kinda sucks.

 

[chubler]

On the flip side, this problem can be seen as an opportunity. Switch to the slightly smaller, more athletic guys required to play an attacking, aggressive defense more like Stanford or MSU's (which I presume is the MO of a coach employed by Rex Ryan of all people), get 2 DL's drafted in the 1st round, and use that as fodder on the recruiting trail in a stronger DL class next year.

of course, for any of this to be possible, we need good-to-great DB's. All the best modern defenses seem to have them.

 

[Irish#1]

On the flip side, this problem can be seen as an opportunity. Switch to the slightly smaller, more athletic guys required to play an attacking, aggressive defense more like Stanford or MSU's (which I presume is the MO of a coach employed by Rex Ryan of all people), get 2 DL's drafted in the 1st round, and use that as fodder on the recruiting trail in a stronger DL class next year.

of course, for any of this to be possible, we need good-to-great DB's. All the best modern defenses seem to have them.

BK's been getting them.

 

[Irish Insanity]

I choose to live in denial about Tuitt leaving until I hear something official.

I purchased a house in the neighborhood.

I think the biggest piece was that he submitted his paperwork for an evaluation.

I thought it was Kelly that submitted his paperwork. Said he did it for Herc too

 

[Fbolt]

I asked this yesterday and no one answered, but is there any particular reason why sentiment is trending heavily toward "he gone?" The general sense through December seemed to be 50-50, but since the bowl game more and more people seem to assume he's leaving.
Why? Is it just that he hasn't come out and said otherwise? Was it that second-round draft grade? Some other set of tea leaves? (because I haven't seen a tea leaf worth reading yet).

BK's non verbals during the presser when he was asked. I think it's a done deal.

 

[EuropeanDomer]

Elay (Mizzou) declared for the draft right after the game like many others. If Tuitt really wants to leave, why does it take so long? It's been a whole week since that "very, very soon" quote from Kelly. Maybe is he having second thoughts?

 

[tko]

Elay (Mizzou) declared for the draft right after the game like many others. If Tuitt really wants to leave, why does it take so long? It's been a whole week since that "very, very soon" quote from Kelly. Maybe is he having second thoughts?

"it's a quiet period" shhhhhhhhhh

 

[Irish#1]

I purchased a house in the neighborhood.



I thought it was Kelly that submitted his paperwork. Said he did it for Herc too

Splitting hairs II.

 

[phork]

Elay (Mizzou) declared for the draft right after the game like many others. If Tuitt really wants to leave, why does it take so long? It's been a whole week since that "very, very soon" quote from Kelly. Maybe is he having second thoughts?

The longer he is quiet the less time I have to spend with my fingers in my ears saying "LA LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU"

 

[ThePiombino]

I can't help but feel that the longer this drags out, the more likely his odds of returning for his senior year. However, this is where I'm torn. IMO, 2015 (not 2014) will be ND's year to make a serious playoff push. Assuming that's the case, I would almost rather have Tuitt declare for the draft this year so that people like Rochelle can get more PT and be that much more seasoned for that serious push in '15. That said, how do you not take Tuitt back for a final season when it OBVIOUSLY makes the defense better for 2014? After all, we saw in 2012 what a dominant defense could do for a program. Hmmmmmm...

 

[stlnd01]

I can't help but feel that the longer this drags out, the more likely his odds of returning for his senior year. However, this is where I'm torn. IMO, 2015 (not 2014) will be ND's year to make a serious playoff push. Assuming that's the case, I would almost rather have Tuitt declare for the draft this year so that people like Rochelle can get more PT and be that much more seasoned for that serious push in '15. That said, how do you not take Tuitt back for a final season when it OBVIOUSLY makes the defense better for 2014? After all, we saw in 2012 what a dominant defense could do for a program. Hmmmmmm...

I wouldn't throw in the towel on '14 just yet. No one thought we'd go to the title game in 2012, either. As for Tuitt, you always want the best players you can have. Rochelle will play plenty.

 

[IrishBlood81]

I really believe its in Tuitts best interest to return. He's a phenomenal player but '13 wasn't his best year. '14 will most def be better and his draft will only rise, save injury.
The x factor, of course, is his mother who clearly seems to want him to get drafted asap, so it'll depend on her IMHO.

 

[ACamp1900]

I thought his mom wanted him to grad??

 

[mgriff]

I thought his mom wanted him to grad??

Absolutely. I'm pretty sure she was a major reason in flipping him back from GT during his recruiting period. She was very serious about academics, at least that's how I recall it. I can't imagine it changing that drastically when your child gets so close to accomplishing the goal.

 

[BurningRiver]

I thought his mom wanted him to grad??

He can always do what Clausen did and come back and get his degree later

 

[phork]

He can always do what Clausen did and come back and get his degree later

That is a rare bird. Most kids who say that, don't end up doing it.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Splitting hairs II.

Pretty sure BK was quoted when asked before that he does it with all players eligible. I would assume that doesn't make Tuitt an exception, just another one.

 

[Irish Fam]

Absolutely. I'm pretty sure she was a major reason in flipping him back from GT during his recruiting period. She was very serious about academics, at least that's how I recall it. I can't imagine it changing that drastically when your child gets so close to accomplishing the goal.

Why did I watch your signature 20 times?

 

[Irish YJ]

Why did I watch your signature 20 times?

I love the chick that holds her nose on the roof....

 

[illmatic630]

Apparently he is gone.\

 

[West Coast Domer]

Yep according to Brian Hamilton

 

[ulukinatme]

Kinda thought he would actually stick around, but it's not a shocker I guess. Can't fault him, hopefully he'll come back to get the degree, next man in.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Well, damn, I was hoping he'd return, but he's got a solid draft grade with a chance to improve it at the combine.

Good luck Stephon, Irish for life!

 

[Irish Fam]

Sucks. But best of luck to the dude

 

[rtrn2glory]

gotta feeling he'll get in shape and end up a first round pick.

DL a huge need for many teams including my Bears.

versatile enough to play in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme.

good luck to him and hope for nothing but the best for him and his familiy...he served ND well and helped this program get back on the right track

 

[clashmore_mike]

Hamilton is such a douche. Good luck to Tuitt, hope he puts on a show at the combine and works his way to the top half of the first round.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I wish him only the best. I hope he gets his degree before too long too.

 

[magogian]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Johannes]

Damn. We will miss you in South Bend, Stephon! You will always be a Notre Dame Man. Slán go fóill.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I has a sad