'10 FL CB Lo Wood (Notre Dame Signee)

[Kaneyoufeelit]

Not really. They were not expected back as 5th year seniors.

Dan Murphy had been including them in the scholarship count and I have been going off of his number, as I think others have. This changes the number that I've been using, which had been 24.

 

[NDohio]

No but they were counted in the total 85 so I would think this effects the takes this cycle...

They wouldn't have counted for next years 85.

This does not effect the number of recruits we can take one bit.

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

Sorry to hear this. But, was holding my breathe on the transfer season. We seem to have way more transfer than most schools. I am scared we lose more high 4 or 5 stars than most too.

Another low number class would be trouble, we need to have a full class. I just can't imagine there will not be more transfers.

Go Irish

 

[BMT]

We are always estimating LOW for scholarships available, people always flunking out, transfer, or flip at last minute, it happens everywhere, just a fact. Best of luck to both players but neither were going to play with the new recruits and freshman at there positions

 

[NDohio]

Dan Murphy had been including them in the scholarship count and I have been going off of his number, as I think others have. This changes the number that I've been using, which had been 24.

Really? Why? I don't think anyone expected them to come back next year.

 

[FLDomer]

edited: I thought they were Juniors for some reason... my bad

 

[IrishLax]

Neither one was expected back for a 5th year. Does not change the numbers at all for anyone who put together an intelligent count.

 

[Irishman77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Irish Illustrated has learned that Lo Wood and Alex Welch intend to transfer from Notre Dame and have informed the Irish program.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/407611670702206976">December 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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My speculation is this is just the beginning.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Freshman + Sophomores + Juniors = 58

85 - 58 = 27 spots for 5Ys and 2014 signees

We've accepted 20 verbal commitments thus far, and I expect we'll bring back 3 5Ys, which means we have 4-5 spots left (depending on what happens with McKenzie). Could end up taking more if there are transfers/ medicals.

 

[NDohio]

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[CanadalovesND]

Freshman + Sophomores + Juniors = 58

85 - 58 = 27 spots for 5Ys and 2014 signees

We've accepted 20 verbal commitments thus far, and I expect we'll bring back 3 5Ys, which means we have 4-5 spots left (depending on what happens with McKenzie). Could end up taking more if there are transfers/ medicals.

Will Golson be back on scholarship or will the staff not offer him one right away?

 

[FLDomer]

Neither one was expected back for a 5th year. Does not change the numbers at all for anyone who put together an intelligent count.

For a mod you are testy....don't ban me

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Will Golson be back on scholarship or will the staff not offer him one right away?

He'll be back on scholarship right away. Most of these calculations assume Tuitt will leave early and Golson will come back, which ends up being a wash. If Tuitt doesn't leave, we'll have one less spot; if Golson can't return for some reason, we'll have one more spot.

 

[Rizzophil]

Lo comes from a great family. His dad, Lo sr, is a stand up guy. A personal trainer. Nothing but the best for him and the family. A true Domer. They typify what ND is all about

 

[Emcee77]

Lo comes from a great family. His dad, Lo sr, is a stand up guy. A personal trainer. Nothing but the best for him and the family. A true Domer. They typify what ND is all about

Yeah, and it sounds like there is no animosity. Lo Wood's dad told BGI that Lo just wanted to go somewhere where he could play and that Coach Kelly was a "stand-up guy" about the situation.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

This is kind of expected. Alex wasn't going to get a 5th year.

Wish Lo would be back for depth purposes. but, I understand that he wants to be a starter.

 

[dublinirish]

rumoured that Georgia Tech is where he will end up

 

[Buster Bluth]

Will he be eligible for a sixth year too? Georgia Tech is on the 2015 schedule (and, in my opinion, the favorite to be the opponent in the Shamrock Series).

 

[CanadalovesND]

Will he be eligible for a sixth year too? Georgia Tech is on the 2015 schedule (and, in my opinion, the favorite to be the opponent in the Shamrock Series).

No.

To be eligible for a sixth year you had to have missed one season due to a regular redshirt as well as one to a medical redshirt....

I think that's the case, but not entirely sure

 

[Buster Bluth]

I think that's the case, but not entirely sure

I thought he had redshirted. I guess not.

Welch redshirted in 2010, played in 2011, and was hurt in 2012. I think he'd be eligible then?

 

[CanadalovesND]

I thought he had redshirted. I guess not.

Welch redshirted in 2010, played in 2011, and was hurt in 2012. I think he'd be eligible then?

Ah, a little digging and I found the rule.

Sixth year of eligibility is granted in a situation where a player has missed two seasons due to an injury.

Case Keenum Houston QB is a prime example. He redshirted in 2006 due to an injury, then went onto start in 2007, 2008, and 2009. During his fifth year, he tore his ACL in the third game of the season, which luckily coincides with the 30% rule. So, he was granted a sixth year.

Welch has only one year of eligibility remaining after he's done this season. Unless, he is to suffer a season ending injury at his new school in pre-season or before 30% of his teams 2014-15 schedule is completed.

Interesting note, Chase Hounshell would be eligible for a sixth year seeing as he's missed the last two consecutive seasons due to an shoulder injury.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Notre Dame CB Lo Woods to transfer, be eligible in '14. UCF "will definitely be one of the top schools," his dad says <a href="http://t.co/oIwPdMHEkY">http://t.co/oIwPdMHEkY</a></p>— Paul Tenorio (@osknights) <a href="https://twitter.com/osknights/statuses/407867808484036609">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

if he picks UCF he will get a 2nd chance to play in Ireland in the fall

 

[aubeirish]

Good luck to Lo. Got his degree. Hopefully, he will be successful wherever he ends up.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Add 1 more <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> face to Miami (Ohio), as Lo Wood will play his 5th year with the RedHawks, his dad tells <a href="https://twitter.com/espn">@espn</a> <a href="http://t.co/te7UaQstgQ">http://t.co/te7UaQstgQ</a></p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/423849356303679488">January 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Philmcd]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Add 1 more <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> face to Miami (Ohio), as Lo Wood will play his 5th year with the RedHawks, his dad tells <a href="https://twitter.com/espn">@espn</a> <a href="http://t.co/te7UaQstgQ">http://t.co/te7UaQstgQ</a></p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/423849356303679488">January 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Very cool. Hope he can find the field and have a good year. Good luck to all the 5th year boys headed elsewhere.

 

[anarin]

I may just tune into some of their games this year.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Best of luck Lo!

 

[Redbar]

Lock it down Lo!

 

[Henges24]

Any word on how he is doing at Miami (OH)?