'14 LA DT Courtney Garnett (Oklahoma Signee)

[Cpnd1]

????

Still no follow up tweet

 

[IrishLax]

Still no follow up tweet

I mean... are we sure that's not the point? Like, I read that as a "hmmm... fill in the blank... I have a decision to make..."

 

[Cpnd1]

I mean... are we sure that's not the point? Like, I read that as a "hmmm... fill in the blank... I have a decision to make..."

That's true, this is what he tweeted right after for those that aren't on twitter

ONLYFORAKING: What a moment !

Really hope he at least visits, more LA would be awesome

 

[NDinL.A.]

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Staff has been trying to get in touch with him for a couple months. Huh?

Elston visiting tomorrow to finalize plans, academics are important to him, Christian feels like ND has a real shot despite getting involved in a less than timely fashion.

Christian edited his post to say "weeks" instead of months, fwiw.

 

[IRISHbluehen]

He tweeted a little earlier that he just set up his voice mail and retrieved his back log of voicemails. He said a bunch of coaches had been trying to reach him. This would explain the lack of communication I suppose.

 

[Cpnd1]

Think Lax was right, his next two tweets had nothing to do with recruiting

 

[Buster Bluth]

For how low he is rated he has some nice offers (Texas, Ohio St, Oklahoma and Oregon).

Not only that:

He was committed to Texas since June, plus Ohio State offered him two weeks before that commitment. So he was kinda blowing up at that point.

He decommitted from Texas on January 7th. Oregon offered two days later.

DO WANT.

 

[Rack Em]

Not only that:

He was committed to Texas since June, plus Ohio State offered him two weeks before that commitment. So he was kinda blowing up at that point.

He decommitted from Texas on January 7th. Oregon offered two days later.

DO WANT.

Daddy likes

 

[Buster Bluth]

Getting two Louisiana kids like Alexander and Garnett would be nice. A state where we ought to get a couple of kids now and then.

Three in two years too. One more, and Notre Dame has a pipeline state on NCAA 18 hahah

But seriously, one just has to love this. The first wave of the Louisiana invasion didn't go as hoped, but Kelly and Co hunkered down and may end up with three Louisiana commitments in a seven-month span.

Christian edited his post to say "weeks" instead of months, fwiw.

I would assume since the 7th, when he decomitted from Texas.

 

[GBdomer]

I asked the MB what they thought of him and academics came up from a couple people. But it seems like he will qualify now, maybe that's why ND offered 8 days before signing day.

 

[IrishLax]

Don't really see how we beat out Oklahoma here if he has a good relationship with that staff. But stranger things have happened. Come on miracle visit...

 

[West Coast Domer]

Found that his teammate an OL prospect just recently committed to OU. Hopefully that doesn't affect him.

 

[NDohio]

ONLYFORAKING as in Jesus? Is religion a big factor in this kid's life?

 

[Irishman77]

Yep. Different coaches. Different needs. Different philosophies.

Most of the DTs BVG has offered are more of the typical playmaking DTs. The DTs Diaco was after are space eaters and not the "get up the field" type.

I think it was part of the problem with the defense the last couple years, is that ND put too much stock into their DEs/CATs. Now, KAP, Tuitt, Lynch, Day, Ishaq, Shembo proved they could get to the QB, but not at consistent level where they could afford to not have a DT that could get up the field. Nix could do that, but overpowering a double team on pass plays just isnt going to work sometimes.

The 2014 has pass rushers off the edge, and now you are seeing a wave of DTs that can get up the field.

I had always said DT wasnt a need when Diaco was here, and by the recruiting offers, it was evident he felt that the players he had coming in, and on the roster could fill Nixs role. Now with BVG you can see they are already recuriting more aggressive Dline players.

Music to my ears. I loved Diaco, but hated his defense!

 

[dublinirish]

would really be interesting to see what Sheldon Day could do as a weakside DT in a 4-3, i think he would be really destructive in there.

 

[Irishman77]

would really be interesting to see what Sheldon Day could do as a weakside DT in a 4-3, i think he would be really destructive in there.

Okwara at De could turn into JPP.

 

[Luckylucci]

I asked the MB what they thought of him and academics came up from a couple people. But it seems like he will qualify now, maybe that's why ND offered 8 days before signing day.

A poster of BGI said the same. There was a Texas article that said he likely wouldn't qualify for them and that's why he decommited. Keep in mind I bet we would have offered a couple weeks ago with all the other DT's if he would have answered his phone.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Based upon what? The pure athleticism?

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[PANDFAN]

Size-Strength-Speed
On paper he has just adequate height and bulk, but looks to be a thickly-built kid with an above average reach for his size. Has good playing strength and with some time could still potentially add some more needed good size to his frame. Displays an adequate-to-good initial burst off the ball.
Versus the Run
Might not be the biggest prospect at this stage, but demonstrates that he can be a stout presence against the run. Displays the ability to fire out low and roll his hips at contact, and he does a good job of shooting his hands and can uncoil, extend and stand a blocker up, locate the ball and violently shed. Flashes good ability to take on the double team. This is a solid wrap-up tackler who can finish when he gets hands on a ball carrier.
Pass Rush Skills
Can create some pressure as a pass rusher as he can get under blockers' pads with the strength to generate push back to press the pocket. Also flashes the ability to attack half-a-man and be active with his hands in trying to work past. Needs to further develop and refine his pass rush arsenal, but flashes the tools to be effective as an interior pass rusher.
Toughness/Motor
Comes across as a tough and physical interior player. Displays some awareness of blocking schemes and comes across the ball, quickly flattens and can be active along the line of scrimmage.
Bottom Line
Garnett is not a big, disruptive force, but is a strong, tough and active defender who demonstrates the tools to develop into a steady, productive college defensive tackle.

 

[Cpnd1]

He tweeted two ACT scores, the higher one was a 18 on most recent test in December. Anyone know what he needs to qualify?

 

[Ironman8]

He tweeted two ACT scores, the higher one was a 18 on most recent test in December. Anyone know what he needs to qualify?

Depends on his GPA.

 

[rtrn2glory]

yikes....gonna be tough to pull this one off on such short notice.

hopefully he makes the trip this weekend

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Dat Offer List.

Seriously tho Diaco wtf?

Is it going to turn out that the reason we don't do well enough with DT's is that we don't offer enough?

I cannot imagine it is all "prospect grade" problems that keep us from offering these kids, because this kid looks to be a stone killer! Or academics. That is what you want up front.

And it couldn't be height after Donald and Whitlock.

 

[Irish#1]

Size-Strength-Speed
On paper he has just adequate height and bulk, but looks to be a thickly-built kid with an above average reach for his size. Has good playing strength and with some time could still potentially add some more needed good size to his frame. Displays an adequate-to-good initial burst off the ball.
Versus the Run
Might not be the biggest prospect at this stage, but demonstrates that he can be a stout presence against the run. Displays the ability to fire out low and roll his hips at contact, and he does a good job of shooting his hands and can uncoil, extend and stand a blocker up, locate the ball and violently shed. Flashes good ability to take on the double team. This is a solid wrap-up tackler who can finish when he gets hands on a ball carrier.
Pass Rush Skills
Can create some pressure as a pass rusher as he can get under blockers' pads with the strength to generate push back to press the pocket. Also flashes the ability to attack half-a-man and be active with his hands in trying to work past. Needs to further develop and refine his pass rush arsenal, but flashes the tools to be effective as an interior pass rusher.
Toughness/Motor
Comes across as a tough and physical interior player. Displays some awareness of blocking schemes and comes across the ball, quickly flattens and can be active along the line of scrimmage.
Bottom Line
Garnett is not a big, disruptive force, but is a strong, tough and active defender who demonstrates the tools to develop into a steady, productive college defensive tackle.

What? No violent hands? Do not want!

Is it going to turn out that the reason we don't do well enough with DT's is that we don't offer enough?

I cannot imagine it is all "prospect grade" problems that keep us from offering these kids, because this kid looks to be a stone killer! Or academics. That is what you want up front.

And it couldn't be height after Donald and Whitlock.

I think that's the case and with BVG we're seeing a new defensive philosophy that requires more DT's. As someone said earlier, he may not be going down the list and offering to everyone one we hadn't offered before, but I don't think that's too far off. The nice thing is you can sell the late recruitment on the change in defensive philosophy and not a last gasp measure to fill a need.

 

[PANDFAN]

Size-Strength-Speed
On paper he has just adequate height and bulk, but looks to be a thickly-built kid with an above average reach for his size. Has good playing strength and with some time could still potentially add some more needed good size to his frame. Displays an adequate-to-good initial burst off the ball.
Versus the Run
Might not be the biggest prospect at this stage, but demonstrates that he can be a stout presence against the run. Displays the ability to fire out low and roll his hips at contact, and he does a good job of shooting his hands and can uncoil, extend and stand a blocker up, locate the ball and violently shed. Flashes good ability to take on the double team. This is a solid wrap-up tackler who can finish when he gets hands on a ball carrier.
Pass Rush Skills
Can create some pressure as a pass rusher as he can get under blockers' pads with the strength to generate push back to press the pocket. Also flashes the ability to attack half-a-man and be active with his hands in trying to work past. Needs to further develop and refine his pass rush arsenal, but flashes the tools to be effective as an interior pass rusher.
Toughness/Motor
Comes across as a tough and physical interior player. Displays some awareness of blocking schemes and comes across the ball, quickly flattens and can be active along the line of scrimmage.
Bottom Line
Garnett is not a big, disruptive force, but is a strong, tough and active defender who demonstrates the tools to develop into a steady, productive college defensive tackle.

What? No violent hands? Do not want!

 

[Grahambo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2014 New Orleans DT Courtney Garnett talks about his new offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> & visit plans this weekend. (Premium) <a href="http://t.co/3FWh0U5gVl">http://t.co/3FWh0U5gVl</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/428165641132969984">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Said Cooks reached out to him two weeks ago.

Working on getting up to SB this weekend.

Interested in Mendoza.

Oklahoma is the front runner along with Tennessee running 2nd.

 

[irishfan]

Is he making a NSD decision or waiting until after? Just seems odd that he's making a last-second visit to a school he has had no contact with right before NSD.

 

[Luckylucci]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2014 New Orleans DT Courtney Garnett talks about his new offer from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> & visit plans this weekend. (Premium) <a href="http://t.co/3FWh0U5gVl">http://t.co/3FWh0U5gVl</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/statuses/428165641132969984">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Said Cooks reached out to him two weeks ago.

Working on getting up to SB this weekend.

Interested in Mendoza.

Oklahoma is the front runner along with Tennessee running 2nd.

He basically skipped his Tenn. OV last weekend and instead of going on that trip is coming to ND so not sure how big of a threat they really are.

 

[Grahambo]

Is he making a NSD decision or waiting until after? Just seems odd that he's making a last-second visit to a school he has had no contact with right before NSD.

Didn't say. Said Cooks reached out two weeks ago but he didn't get the message and when he did, he called Cooks back who is trying to get Elston down there today. Odd yes but since BVG came aboard, look at all the DT's that have been offered the past few weeks.

He basically skipped his Tenn. OV last weekend and instead of going on that trip is coming to ND so not sure how big of a threat they really are.

He said Oregon backed off too. Either way, him trying to come up this weekend is a good sign. He is serious about academics it appears from his quotes. He also thinks he could make an immediate impact in SB so who knows.

Better late then never. Personally, I like the fact he's from LA.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bob Stoops has an in-home with 3-star DT Courtney Garnett tonight. More on Irish's chances to land a visit ($): <a href="http://t.co/NRVi1Lmujr">http://t.co/NRVi1Lmujr</a></p>— Anna Hickey (@AnnaHScout) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaHScout/statuses/428187952561143808">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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