'10 FL CB Cody Riggs (Notre Dame Transferee)

[Rhode Irish]

I hear that...but i was scorned by him not picking Notre Dame. i don't want sloppy seconds.

I hate to say it like this, but that is dumb Sherm. This isn't a girl in high school. If the guy can help you and wants to be here, it would be cutting off your nose to spite your face to tell him to screw.

 

[irishog77]

Don't forget the 4-way now-- Hillary, Monica, and Liz Hurley

 

[Brooklyn]

This guy is the perfect get for us. Has starting experience and has played multiple positions. We can move him around to the slot and deep and make him a weapon for us. Also would get us full on scholarships. Hope we can bring him in. Low risk, high reward.

 

[Brooklyn]

Would get us to 85 and probably start as a slot corner.

Exactly what I was thinking. He could be used in so many different ways here, deep safety close to the line, blitzing, slot. Would be a great weapon and very low risk.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Do want for sure, if the kid indeed does want to acquire better education and is simply using his football skills to help that happen then i am all for it. Plus it sure helps the kid can play some ball

 

[rikkitikki08]

I just can't believe that there are people who wouldn't take this guy because of his decision four years ago. They QB that just won the Super Bowl transferred after graduating. Should Wisconsin have said no thanks? Get real guys.

Agreed, its all bullshit if they believe that. Sour grapes

 

[irishog77]

Is there anything to this speculation? Or is it just that this kid wants to transfer for a graduate year...and people are assuming ND because he showed interest 4 years ago?

For the record, I love moves like this-- instantly helps the team now...but doesn't dip into any long term plans for the staff, i.e. scholarship count for next year. Plus, they have a spot for him. At this point, it's all a bonus.

 

[Emcee77]

Is there anything to this speculation? Or is it just that this kid wants to transfer for a graduate year...and people are assuming ND because he showed interest 4 years ago?

For the record, I love moves like this-- instantly helps the team now...but doesn't dip into any long term plans for the staff, i.e. scholarship count for next year. Plus, they have a spot for him. At this point, it's all a bonus.

We are in the mix, but that is all right now.

And I agree, great move, really no downside, when you think about it. I was initially worried about stunting the development of younger guys, but increased competition will only push them to improve faster, as Ironman said.

 

[Surge40]

Riggs could also be a valuable recruiting tool, living proof of the value of an ND education vs an SEC education.

 

[BeauBenken]

Is there anything to this speculation? Or is it just that this kid wants to transfer for a graduate year...and people are assuming ND because he showed interest 4 years ago?

For the record, I love moves like this-- instantly helps the team now...but doesn't dip into any long term plans for the staff, i.e. scholarship count for next year. Plus, they have a spot for him. At this point, it's all a bonus.

See Ironman's first post:

It has been posted elsewhere, but keep an eye on Cody. He has graduated from Florida and is looking to transfer somewhere for this upcoming season and play right away.

As Cody cites here Cody Riggs says reason for leaving Florida was academics, not football | Campus Union - SI.com , academics and getting an MBA at a prestigious business program is his main motivation for transfer. ND was thought to be the favorite for him before he decided on Florida, so it could be a fit.

ISD hints in their Intel this morning that ND is all over it, and we could be a possibly landing spot. Stay tuned.

 

[Brooklyn]

Is there anything to this speculation? Or is it just that this kid wants to transfer for a graduate year...and people are assuming ND because he showed interest 4 years ago?

For the record, I love moves like this-- instantly helps the team now...but doesn't dip into any long term plans for the staff, i.e. scholarship count for next year. Plus, they have a spot for him. At this point, it's all a bonus.

Riggs said that he plans to attend graduate business school and pursue either an MBA or a master’s in science in business. He’s currently finishing his degree in Family Youth and Community Sciences, studying for the GMATs and doing an internship at a Boys & Girls Club in Gainesville.

Riggs sees going elsewhere for graduate school as a chance to expand his network. Riggs is the son of former NFL All-Pro running back Gerald Riggs. Cody Riggs said he grew up around a non-profit organization his parents started — Florida Youth Track and Field.

“I want to impact my community with that degree,” he said. “When a student that isn’t an athlete goes somewhere else for graduate school, they’re applauded. Same for coaches when they leave a school and it’s better for their family and future. When an athlete does it, though, it’s viewed as a problem.”

Cody Riggs says reason for leaving Florida was academics, not football | Campus Union - SI.com

TLDR version. Wants to expand his network, get a MBA and get an impact degree.

 

[IrishLax]

Is there anything to this speculation? Or is it just that this kid wants to transfer for a graduate year...and people are assuming ND because he showed interest 4 years ago?

For the record, I love moves like this-- instantly helps the team now...but doesn't dip into any long term plans for the staff, i.e. scholarship count for next year. Plus, they have a spot for him. At this point, it's all a bonus.

ISD reported that sources indicate that this is likely his landing place.

 

[Emcee77]

ISD reported that sources indicate that this is likely his landing place.

Oh really? If so, ISD is ahead of Loy on this one (not shocking).

 

[irishog77]

ISD reported that sources indicate that this is likely his landing place.

Sweet

 

[wizards8507]

I think Mendoza does a 1 year MBA as well. Didn't Cwynar do the 1 year program?

ND has a 1 year MBA if you were an undergraduate business major, yes.

 

[IrishLax]

Oh really? If so, ISD is ahead of Loy on this one (not shocking).

They said specifically that a source in Florida said that ND is his most likely landing spot.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Tight, a player who is coming to ND for all the right reasons and happens to be a hell of a football player. I can not understand for the life of me how any one could be against this

 

[BGIF]

Frankly when that transfer rule was announced I thought it was a stake in the heart for ND.

ND players who might sit on the fence in the past waiting until after NSD to find out if any space was available now had a chance to do elsewhere and several have.

On the other hand the pool of players with desireable talent were extremely unlikely to meet ND academic requirements after 4 years at a football factory. The pool seemed to be largely filled with undertalented students or Masoli types.

This is the first glimmer of hope.

I expect if Kelly is pursuing this, it's based on mutual football and academic interest and with due diligence as I don't see ND dropping the bar for an unqualified prospect if that was the case.

 

[AFisch86]

So what's the depth chart look like if he enrolled? Does he start day 1?

 

[Brooklyn]

So what's the depth chart look like if he enrolled? Does he start day 1?

I don't think he starts in a base set, but will get plenty of time in the slot and other packages.

 

[Ironman8]

Riggs told Pete Sampson of II personally that he was interested in ND as a landing spot. In fact, when Pete called him, he stepped out of class to take the call after seeing the South Bend, Indiana area code and thought it was a ND coach.

 

[Brooklyn]

Riggs told Pete Sampson of II personally that he was interested in ND as a landing spot. In fact, when Pete called him, he stepped out of class to take the call after seeing the South Bend, Indiana area code and thought it was a ND coach.

I'd be mad if we aren't all over this. Makes so much sense and can't be any lower risk.

 

[Emcee77]

Riggs told Pete Sampson of II personally that he was interested in ND as a landing spot. In fact, when Pete called him, he stepped out of class to take the call after seeing the South Bend, Indiana area code and thought it was a ND coach.

AWESOME. Definitely sounds like we are more than just "in the mix" here.

Loy is still hungover from his signing day celebration with Jake Brown. Get up to speed, man.

 

[koonja]

One year, doesn't affect numbers of future scholarships, SEC proven, help on special teams at the very least, decreases the chance we see Farley play meaningful minutes?

Where do I sign.

 

[BGIF]

So what's the depth chart look like if he enrolled? Does he start day 1?

I doubt he'd be available for Spring Ball as he's not in UND now. But he'd have between now and the summer to get up to snuff on ND's defense. And he could hit the ground running come preseason camp. Unlike incoming freshman he neither has to learn his way around a weight room or adjust to the speed of Div 1 ball. He's already accomplished that.

And like the rest of the DBs currently at ND, he's never played an NCAA game in a BVG Defense.

 

[ResLife Hero]

I doubt he'd be available for Spring Ball as he's not in UND now. But he'd have between now and the summer to get up to snuff on ND's defense. And he could hit the ground running come preseason camp. Unlike incoming freshman he neither has to learn his way around a weight room or adjust to the speed of Div 1 ball. He's already accomplished that and like the rest of the DBs currently at ND, none of them have ever played in a BVG Defense.

From what I read, he's scheduled to get his degree in June, and I imagine he'd be on the way to South Bend the next day.

 

[Emcee77]

I'm getting more excited about this guy the more I think about it. Hope it all works out.

 

[BGIF]

From what I read, he's scheduled to get his degree in June, and I imagine he'd be on the way to South Bend the next day.

Thanks, I didn't go back and look.

That would likely preclude him from coming to Spring Practices to observe as the practice sessions are spread out over a couple of weeks. But I can't see why UF would (if they could) prohibit him from attending the B&G game and observing. His transfer paperwork would already be in progress if not completed.

 

[CanadalovesND]

I think he'd be a solid addition.

Who knows, he may come in and lock down the cornerback spot opposite Russell, keeping Luke at nickel for one more year. It's no slight to Luke, but Riggs has played and started in a lot of big games.

Or, if Luke is the #2 CB, Riggs could play the nickel, a defense teams are in about 50% of the time anyways (don't know NDs nickel defense %)

 

[irishtrooper]

What are the estimated timelines associated with this ? Basically, when does he actually have to decide and such ?