'13 IN ATH Jaylon Smith (Notre Dame Man & Graduate)

[Bogtrotter07]

Shit ball. What turned around? His younger brothers recruit ratings!

 

[vmgsf]

I dislike Saban less than I dislike Scurban Meyer. Saban does not pretend to be something he is not. Saban makes it clear. Saban only cares about football - not whether you as a player get a good education or a meaningful degree from the University of Alabama. Roster management. Make it as a football player or you are off the team.

Scurban is a slimeball, a phony, a fake, a VERY SMOOTH con man. Scurban looks so sincere and Scurban holds Bible study classes which Aaron Hernandez was compelled to and did "religiously" attend.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I dislike Saban less than I dislike Scurban Meyer. Saban does not pretend to be something he is not. Saban makes it clear. Saban only cares about football - not whether you as a player get a good education or a meaningful degree from the University of Alabama. Roster management. Make it as a football player or you are off the team.

Scurban is a slimeball, a phony, a fake, a VERY SMOOTH con man. Scurban looks so sincere and Scurban holds Bible study classes which Aaron Hernandez was compelled to and did "religiously" attend.

I have met both men. Meyers once briefly, (when he was BGSU head coach) and instantly did not like him. I knew Saban for a brief while when he was head coach at the University of Toledo. Saban is not a bad guy. But you are right he is all business. He follows the letter of the law. You would be surprised. But he does not mess around. UT lost him when they did because they couldn't react quickly enough to grow the program the way he wanted. It was a mutual parting because he had a way of being blunt and ruffling feathers when he didn't get what he was promised or needed. He is totally driven to be the best.

In both cases these men can be condemned for their flaws, if you would like. I have no use for Meyer; he is as little as he is regularly reported. Saban is different. He does not have the lying and cheating flaws of the other. He is just a bit to ruthless in my opinion.

That is why I like Kelly and the staff he has built. I think they miss the Meyer b.s.; have the desire for excellence of Saban; but add a humanity, compassion, interest for the young men they coach almost not seen today. Hopefully, this is one of the things recruits see and are responding.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/BobWienekeNDI">@BobWienekeNDI</a> profiles sophomore LB Jaylon Smith (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT">@JaeeSmiff9ENT</a>) on the verge of stardom. <a href="https://t.co/uxVgoFuaI0">https://t.co/uxVgoFuaI0</a> <a href="http://t.co/pUPLB9teRc">pic.twitter.com/pUPLB9teRc</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/statuses/484728263965949952">July 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Pops Freshenmeyer]

It looks like ND just can't compete with Oregon's facilities.

 

[eNDzone]

It looks like ND just can't compete with Oregon's facilities.

Can't go wrong with Duplos !!!

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

I have met both men. Meyers once briefly, (when he was BGSU head coach) and instantly did not like him. I knew Saban for a brief while when he was head coach at the University of Toledo. Saban is not a bad guy. But you are right he is all business. He follows the letter of the law. You would be surprised. But he does not mess around. UT lost him when they did because they couldn't react quickly enough to grow the program the way he wanted. It was a mutual parting because he had a way of being blunt and ruffling feathers when he didn't get what he was promised or needed. He is totally driven to be the best.

In both cases these men can be condemned for their flaws, if you would like. I have no use for Meyer; he is as little as he is regularly reported. Saban is different. He does not have the lying and cheating flaws of the other. He is just a bit to ruthless in my opinion.

That is why I like Kelly and the staff he has built. I think they miss the Meyer b.s.; have the desire for excellence of Saban; but add a humanity, compassion, interest for the young men they coach almost not seen today. Hopefully, this is one of the things recruits see and are responding.

I was recruited by Meyer when he was at BGSU. He sucked me right in, hook line and sinker, funny thing is he pitched a lot things Notre Dame. Notre Dame does this, Notre Dame does that, thats how we will do things.. blah blah blah. I was Sold from the first "Hi" but! my Dad was totally skeptical and referred to him as a used car salesman. Guess what? Dads a psychotic OSU fan and Urban walks on water. We argue every football season. I Hate to admit that my Father is a full fledged member of the OSU cult.

 

[Buster Bluth]

I was recruited by Meyer when he was at BGSU. He sucked me right in, hook line and sinker, funny thing is he pitched a lot things Notre Dame. Notre Dame does this, Notre Dame does that, thats how we will do things.. blah blah blah. I was Sold from the first "Hi" but! my Dad was totally skeptical and referred to him as a used car salesman. Guess what? Dads a psychotic OSU fan and Urban walks on water. We argue every football season. I Hate to admit that my Father is a full fledged member of the OSU cult.

If there was a (nonrival/nonconference) fan base that hated Urban Meyer the most while he was a Florida, it was Ohio State. Now he's the best coach since Paul Brown.

 

[Irish#1]

I dislike Saban less than I dislike Scurban Meyer. Saban does not pretend to be something he is not. Saban makes it clear. Saban only cares about football - not whether you as a player get a good education or a meaningful degree from the University of Alabama. Roster management. Make it as a football player or you are off the team.

Scurban is a slimeball, a phony, a fake, a VERY SMOOTH con man. Scurban looks so sincere and Scurban holds Bible study classes which Aaron Hernandez was compelled to and did "religiously" attend.

He's known as Urban Liar around here.

I was recruited by Meyer when he was at BGSU. He sucked me right in, hook line and sinker, funny thing is he pitched a lot things Notre Dame. Notre Dame does this, Notre Dame does that, thats how we will do things.. blah blah blah. I was Sold from the first "Hi" but! my Dad was totally skeptical and referred to him as a used car salesman. Guess what? Dads a psychotic OSU fan and Urban walks on water. We argue every football season. I Hate to admit that my Father is a full fledged member of the OSU cult.

Never met him, but I don't like your dad! lol

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I was recruited by Meyer when he was at BGSU. He sucked me right in, hook line and sinker, funny thing is he pitched a lot things Notre Dame. Notre Dame does this, Notre Dame does that, thats how we will do things.. blah blah blah. I was Sold from the first "Hi" but! my Dad was totally skeptical and referred to him as a used car salesman. Guess what? Dads a psychotic OSU fan and Urban walks on water. We argue every football season. I Hate to admit that my Father is a full fledged member of the OSU cult.

Neat! Did you end up playing for Urban, or in the MAC?

I have family just like your dad (also referencing Buster). I don't feel bad because I cannot help to whom I am related.

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

Neat! Did you end up playing for Urban, or in the MAC?

I have family just like your dad (also referencing Buster). I don't feel bad because I cannot help to whom I am related.

I had some trouble getting my ACT and GPA to jive so Urban had to make a move and they passed on me. Ended up at Ohio, played special teams for 2 years got hurt, Shoulder issues, just couldn't recover from it, had to hang it up.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/BobWienekeNDI">@BobWienekeNDI</a> profiles sophomore LB Jaylon Smith (<a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT">@JaeeSmiff9ENT</a>) on the verge of stardom. <a href="https://t.co/uxVgoFuaI0">https://t.co/uxVgoFuaI0</a> <a href="http://t.co/pUPLB9teRc">pic.twitter.com/pUPLB9teRc</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/statuses/484728263965949952">July 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Looks bigger. From the knees down he looks like a power ranger

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Looks bigger. From the knees down he looks like a power ranger

I have seen a couple pictures of him lately, and I agree. His legs are beginning to look massive. That definitely was not the case for him in high school.

 

[Irish#1]

I have seen a couple pictures of him lately, and I agree. His legs are beginning to look massive. That definitely was not the case for him in high school.

I saw him play his senior year at the state championship. He was a rail compared to now.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

That is what I am talking about! And it doesn't look like he lost an ounce of speed or explosiveness! That is what I am saying about some of the three stars, or underappreciated recruits ND has pulled in, especially guys like Adams, and Saunders. Boykin, too! Can you imagine him at a sub-4.5 forty, and 6'4", 240-250 lbs.?

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> QB Everett Golson is on the Maxwell watch list, while LB Jaylon Smith and CB KeiVarae Russell are on the Bednarik watch list.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/486155345556172800">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[yankeeND]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> QB Everett Golson is on the Maxwell watch list, while LB Jaylon Smith and CB KeiVarae Russell are on the Bednarik watch list.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/486155345556172800">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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This is so nice to see! Golson has a lot to make up for, but if anybody can do it, he is the one who can. I also expect to see tons of big plays and turnovers this year from our defense with Russell and Smith leading the way. Getting pretty pumped for the season lol... Sorry for my incoherent giddy ramblings.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>KeiVarae Russell and Jaylon Smith have been named to the Nagurski watch list & Sheldon Day is on the Outland Trophy watch list. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/487235560655052800">July 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lombardi Watch List out with 123 players but just nine sophomores. Jaylon Smith among them. Nick Martin made the cut too.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/488686379707023360">July 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jaylon Smith and Jarrett Grace on Butkus watch list.</p>— Bob Wieneke (@BobWienekeNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobWienekeNDI/statuses/488698743773216768">July 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> does, however, land Jaylon Smith on the Lott IMPACT watch list. Or, as the press release says, "Haylon" Smith. (Soft J perhaps?)</p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/489051369647505408">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[GoldenToTheGrave]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> does, however, land Jaylon Smith on the Lott IMPACT watch list. Or, as the press release says, "Haylon" Smith. (Soft J perhaps?)</p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/statuses/489051369647505408">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Cylon Smith. Because, you know, he's a machine.

 

[Luckylucci]

When finished this will be a pretty cool list of Top 100 CFB players. Jaylon comes in at 91.

#CFBRank 100-91 -- college football's top 100 players - ESPN

 

[Praytorian]

Did he cut the dreads? Looked like it in TP's pic's.

 

[#1rish]

Still has em, longer actually it looks like:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Bishop Luers Star & Butkus Award Nominee Jaylon Smith from Notre Dame Featured on <a href="https://twitter.com/WFFTLocal">@WFFTLocal</a> all Week. <a href="http://t.co/kAiAGpTE23">pic.twitter.com/kAiAGpTE23</a></p>— CHRISTINA AGUAYO (@ChristinaWFFT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristinaWFFT/statuses/496361350567063552">August 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Bogtrotter07]

When finished this will be a pretty cool list of Top 100 CFB players. Jaylon comes in at 91.

#CFBRank 100-91 -- college football's top 100 players - ESPN

Not about you but this list is bull shit. Anti-ND bias in spades. I am not even going on about it.

 

[PANDFAN]

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[Johannes]

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Jaylon showing off UA's new practice spanx.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Effin' legs!

 

[Irish#1]

Effin' legs!

Squats!