'15 CA QB Blake Barnett (Arizona State Transfer)

[md_bennett]

Or a 6'4" Johnny Manziel, minus the douchyness. Not even joking. Perhaps I should temper my expectations???

But that's always the expectation isn't it? I mean he is a RKG and fits the profile BK is looking for so why shouldn't we say that the sky is the limit for this kid right now? I would prefer to have high expectations that are never met but the kid plays well more than to have a bout of "the sky is falling" and have my expectations exceeded. He has a lot still to learn but he is getting better and will have the time to make sure he learns what he needs to be successful. Let's continue to praise his potential and be excited that he could actually be the next Manziel type of player.

 

[CanadalovesND]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I just got off the phone with <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLuginbill">@TomLuginbill</a> I'm honored to accept the invitation to play in the 2015 Under Armour All-America game!</p>— Blake Barnett (@BlakeBarnett_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8/statuses/421021361843482624">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Ironman8]

Kid's going to be everywhere the next year. Got to love that he is trying to go against elite competition as much as he can, and it will be great exposure for ND's class.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Consider my hopes up:

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He’s totally different than past Notre Dame Elite 11 QBs,” Roth told me. “A combination of the size and arm of Gunner and the athletic blend of Malik.

So he's Maty Mauk? Too soon?

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

But that's always the expectation isn't it? I mean he is a RKG and fits the profile BK is looking for so why shouldn't we say that the sky is the limit for this kid right now? I would prefer to have high expectations that are never met but the kid plays well more than to have a bout of "the sky is falling" and have my expectations exceeded. He has a lot still to learn but he is getting better and will have the time to make sure he learns what he needs to be successful. Let's continue to praise his potential and be excited that he could actually be the next Manziel type of player.

Oh I wasn't doubting his abilities one bit, and I really believe he runs and throws a lot like Manziel (not just because he's white). Just comparing your QB to a Heisman trophy winner is possibly getting a little ahead of oneself.

 

[ThePiombino]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I just got off the phone with <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLuginbill">@TomLuginbill</a> I'm honored to accept the invitation to play in the 2015 Under Armour All-America game!</p>— Blake Barnett (@BlakeBarnett_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8/statuses/421021361843482624">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Kid's going to be everywhere the next year. Got to love that he is trying to go against elite competition as much as he can, and it will be great exposure for ND's class.

Safe to say that since he's committed to ND, he won't be getting the Kyle Allen treatment next year?

 

[Ironman8]

Safe to say that since he's committed to ND, he won't be getting the Kyle Allen treatment next year?

He probably would if it was the same game (Army), but the UA game focuses on the top athletes and DEs more than QBs in my experience.

 

[STLDomer]

2/3 commits already invited to all star games??

 

[GoIrish41]

This guy is going to be a boss at ND.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Another note on 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> QB commitment <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8">@BlakeBarnett_8</a>: He plans to be an early enrollee. Puts him at ND this time next year.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/421080254749241345">January 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[TheChosen1]

Awesome

 

[Johannes]

 

[Irish8248]

side note -- this means we would not be able to sign a full 25 man class this year correct?

 

[Irishnuke]

side note -- this means we would not be able to sign a full 25 man class this year correct?

I don't think it has any effect on this years class.

 

[Booslum31]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Another note on 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> QB commitment <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8">@BlakeBarnett_8</a>: He plans to be an early enrollee. Puts him at ND this time next year.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/421080254749241345">January 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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This is fantastic. This kid is driven!

 

[Irish8248]

I don't think it has any effect on this years class.

Why not? I'm certain that EEs count toward the 25 requirement from the year before, so if we sign 25 traditional enrollees this year that would preclude EEs in 2015

... Unless Its a flex rule? As in it can count for either class?

 

[Xander]

Why not? I'm certain that EEs count toward the 25 requirement from the year before, so if we sign 25 traditional enrollees this year that would preclude EEs in 2015

... Unless Its a flex rule? As in it can count for either class?

Think they can count him for either as fits their need.

 

[ND4LIFE]

Per ISD Intel, Jeff Stienberg (Barnetts HS coach) will be taking a few notes out of ND's playbook. This can only bode well for Blake's development. I like the way this is heading!

 

[dublinirish]

i bet his coach will be at BK's coaching seminar this year so

 

[GoIrish41]

I don't think it has any effect on this years class.

It does if we have 25 committed in this class. If there are EEs in this class, they reduce the number. I don't think we get to 25 recruits in this class plus our EEs that count in last year's class, so it's probably moot.

 

[#1rish]

<3 Early Enrolee QBs

 

[palinurus]

Didn't see this posted above, but maybe I missed it: Blake's interview starts about halfway through, a bit before 33:00 mark. This kid has no intention of letting up on preparation for next season.

High School Football America Radio Show - January 9, 2014 - Jeff Fisher HSFA Radio - High School Football Sports, Broadcast, Podcast - ArtistFirst

His coach is on before him, if you want to hear the coach's praise of him.

 

[Ironman8]

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[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I've just been offered by University of Michigan.</p>— Blake Barnett (@BlakeBarnett_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8/statuses/425348139412099072">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Kaneyoufeelit]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I've just been offered by University of Michigan.</p>— Blake Barnett (@BlakeBarnett_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8/statuses/425348139412099072">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Damion704]

hahahahahaha

 

[AvesEvo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I've just been offered by University of Michigan.</p>— Blake Barnett (@BlakeBarnett_8) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeBarnett_8/statuses/425348139412099072">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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He said matter-of-factly.

 

[Irish8248]

F Mich

 

[AvesEvo]

F Mich

hahahaha, what game was that from?

 

[zelezo vlk]

I thought it was from the Super Bowl.