'08 IL LB Steve Filer (Signed LOI to ND)

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A Scout freebie:

If Wilson represents one of Notre Dame’s top targets in the class of 2007, then Steve Filer, LB, 6-2, 210, Mount Carmel High School, Chicago IL holds one of those spots for the class of 2008. Filer, one of the top linebacker prospects in the class of 2008, heard from the Irish on September 1, the first day that juniors could be formally recruited. Filer liked what he heard.
“Notre Dame sent me a fax and then sent me a couple of text messages,” explained Filer. “I called them back and then spoke with Coach Ianello. They said they were real interested in recruiting me. They’re really interested in me and they gave me a scholarship offer. I felt really happy that my hard work has paid off. It was an exciting moment.”
Filer seems to be as interested in the Irish as they are in him. As is so often the case with recruits, the combination of South Bend and the coaching staff, especially Charlie Weis, has proven to be a very successful combination.
“Most definitely, I’m very interested,” responded Filer about the Notre Dame offer. “I went up there for the one-day camp and I really liked it. They have beautiful facilities and they treated me like I was family. I talked to coach Weis a couple of times. He’s a very nice guy. He loves what he does. He’s very passionate about his job. He loves being around the players and he loves being around football. Those are the type of guys I like.”
While Filer admitted to not watching much football as a child, he did have a family connection to Notre Dame.
“When I was younger I really didn’t watch much college football,” said Filer. “I always felt, ‘why watch it when I can do it myself,’ so I really wasn’t interested in it but then my cousin went to Notre Dame, Jerome Heavens.”
Illinois also offered Filer early so he will probably take his time in deciding on his ultimate college destination. Of course, the longer he waits, the more attention he’s going to receive from coaches and recruiting websites across the nation. Filer professes not to care too much about the notoriety.
“I really don’t go onto the internet to see what’s being said about me,” Filer said. “My main focus is on this year, this football season and not about anything else. The goal of the team is to win a state championship. That’s what I’m focused on and that’s what I want to do right now.”

Recruiting Week in Review Joe Bradshaw 9/11/06

 

[SillyIrish]

ND's D could become just as scary as the O, if they get some these D players for 07 and 08.

 

[brownkj002]

Originally from IL, I have a "in" at MCHS and he said Filer is Irish. I know that it's not official and people like to believe it when they see it. So, take it for what it's worth. Also, said that CW has made a big impact at MCHS and a couple of the younger D-lineman studs are impressed with ND.

 

[jsully84]

Originally from IL, I have a "in" at MCHS and he said Filer is Irish. I know that it's not official and people like to believe it when they see it. So, take it for what it's worth. Also, said that CW has made a big impact at MCHS and a couple of the younger D-lineman studs are impressed with ND.

Best news I've heard since Gary Gray commited after the Michigan game. Good to see CW is laying the foundation for a pipeline into Chicago.

 

[jiggafini19]

Mt. Carmel hasn't won a state title since 2002.

Needless to say, they're really pissed off about it and have loaded up again.

 

[scooper]

Mt. Carmel hasn't won a state title since 2002.

Needless to say, they're really pissed off about it and have loaded up again.

Mt. Carmel whooped our butts in Riverfront Stadium in 1990. But I'm willing to forgive if brownkj's post turns out to be true.

 

[isotopes]

Seeing as how it doesn't often happen... I'm going to take this time to point out Rita beat Mt Carmel..... man I hate Mt. Carmel

 

[scooper]

Seeing as how it doesn't often happen... I'm going to take this time to point out Rita beat Mt Carmel..... man I hate Mt. Carmel

That Rita's one tough broad.

 

[isotopes]

Tougher than Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

 

[polishdomer]

Mt. Carmel whooped our butts in Riverfront Stadium in 1990. But I'm willing to forgive if brownkj's post turns out to be true.

Hey my alma mater, Prospect beat Mt. Carmel for the state championship 1 year ago..GO KNIGHTS!

 

[jiggafini19]

Seeing as how it doesn't often happen... I'm going to take this time to point out Rita beat Mt Carmel..... man I hate Mt. Carmel

It was the Comcast Game of the Week and I saw it late the other night.

Filer is a football player. Make no mistake about it. As a senior, I can only imagine just how good he will be.

He tackles THROUGH people when he hits them.

 

[ndsteve15]

junior standout Steve Filer will be on Power Hour today at 7pm

junior standout Steve Filer will be on Power Hour today at 7pm

im definetly going to catch the show, so i thought i give everyone a heads up if interested. this kid is a beast and a crucial piece to the 2008 class

 

[patches12345]

thanks ndsteve!!

cant wait for the info

 

[scooper]

im definetly going to catch the show, so i thought i give everyone a heads up if interested. this kid is a beast and a crucial piece to the 2008 class

Give us an update on what he says, if you can. The Power Hour is a great show, but it usually runs during busy times for me.

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[tedwick]

you know you can download Power Hour as a podcast, right? i NEVER listen to it live. i just wait until enough interesting guests pile up, then i do a quick listen through every couple of weeks of the really interesting tidbits

 

[scooper]

you know you can download Power Hour as a podcast, right? i NEVER listen to it live. i just wait until enough interesting guests pile up, then i do a quick listen through every couple of weeks of the really interesting tidbits

I know. And sometimes I do. But it's nice when someone who hears it live can give us the cliffs notes.

 

[Irish Envy]

"The reason I play football is because you can hit people for free"

Very quoteworthy.

 

[NDAlumSon]

"The reason I play football is because you can hit people for free"

You gotta love that. THAT's the NASTY Charlie's talkin' 'bout.

 

[scooper]

That's the type of Dick Butkus mentality that we need to get more of out of the Chicago kids.

 

[Óglaigh_na_hÉireann]

lol, that is a pretty bad-ass quote.

 

[Dannyboy Ayers]

sound like another boxer to me!! I get the feeling he is Tommy Z at the LB posistion. Just looking to smack somebody in the mouth

 

[BLUETHUNDER]

is this brandons little brother.

If he is anything like his brother we need him in a ND uni ASAP.

 

[jsully84]

is this brandons little brother.

If he is anything like his brother we need him in a ND uni ASAP.

I think the Brandon you are referring to is the LB from Fla. His last name is Siler.

 

[knute]

Give us an update on what he says, if you can. The Power Hour is a great show, but it usually runs during busy times for me.

Thanks ahead of time.

Went back and listend to the Power Hour interview. Here is my paraphrased transcript.

Mike: Who were your favorite teams growing up?
Steve: Never had favorite pro or college teams. Focused on playing rather than watching football.

Mike: Favorite players?
Steve: Ray Lewis and Lawrence Taylor. Brian Urlacher more recently.

Mike: When did you start?
Steve: Started at age 7. Too big to play with kids my age. Always played with older kids.

Mike: What positions early?
Steve: DL & OL early. DE and LB starting in 8th grade.

Mike: Have you always loved football?
Steve: It's something that I've grown into through hard work.

Mike: What makes you a good defensive guy?
Steve: I love to hit.

Mike: What's it like playing for a school like Mt. Carmel with a rich winning tradition?
Steve: That's what I love about Mt. Carmel. I'd rather not be an underdog. Everybody wants us to lose. The other teams come out gunning for us.

Mike: Most schools are recruiting you as a linebacker. What position do you prefer to play?
Steve: I prefer linebacker.

Mike: Which team sent you your first recruiting letter?
Steve: Notre Dame, Illinois & Nebraska sent me letters on the first day.

Mike: What was ND's camp like?
Steve: The camp was awesome. The facilities were great. I really enjoyed it. The tradition of the program is so rich. I felt pretty comfortable there. It reminded my of my school being Catholic and with a rich football tradition.

Mike: Did you talk to many of the coaches while you were there?
Steve: I met all of the coaches. The were nice people.

Mike: Any other camps?
Steve: I went to a tour at UofI. Two years ago, I went to Nebraska camp.

Mike: How many offers?
Steve: 5 or 6 offers. Using football to get a free education so that when football does end I have something to fall back on. I want to be known as a great athlete, but also as a student, too.

Mike: Which are some schools that have offered you?
Steve: UofI, Nebraska, Virginia and Northwestern besides ND.

Mike: How did you feel when you got your ND offer?
Steve: Happy and excited. I know that they are a top school and its a rare chance to get an offer on the first day. Its a really nice school with high standards focused on football and academics.

Mike: Which ND games did you go to and how did they go?
Steve: I went to two. It was nice. The crowd was great. Everyone treated me as a regular person with great respect.

Mike: Did you go to any other games at other schools?
Steve: No, just the two ND games.

Mike: What is it like to be well known?
Steve: Sometimes it feels good to have a positive effect on other kids, but it can get overwhelming. It can make you feel "crowded".

Mike: How do you plan on handling the recruiting process?
Steve: No, I haven't given it much thought until after the season. I'll wait until all of the offers come in and then I'll sit down with my parents and decide how to handle it.

Mike: How are you doing academically.
Steve: 3.5 gpa with a couple of AP classes. Trying to get into National Honors Society. I'd like to get my grades up to a 3.8. My goal is to have the kind of grades to allow me to go to a good school even if I wasn't a football player.

Mike: What about Notre Dame interests you?
Steve: The discipline is most appealing. Remindes me of my private school. The family atmosphere is nice. They seem to care about all of the students.

Mike: Who else is recruiting you hard?
Steve: I'm getting a lot of letters from a couple of other schools.

Mike: Do you have a leader at this point?
Steve: I'm just keeping my eyes open and trying to do research at this point. I'll think more about it after the football season.

 

[BLUETHUNDER]

I think the Brandon you are referring to is the LB from Fla. His last name is Siler.

Yeah thats it, I was looking here again I thought it's not Filer its Siler

 

[scooper]

Thanks.


This kid needs to be Irish.

 

[jiggafini19]

Like his idol Brian Urlacher, young Filer was made for football.

Having seen him on the Comcast Game of the Week vs. St. Rita a few weeks ago, there is no doubt he can play.

 

[Irish Envy]

Looks like Filer will most likely be in the house this weekend for UNC. It looks like there could be well over 20 prospects from Illinois in the house.

 

[scooper]

It looks like there could be well over 20 prospects from Illinois in the house.

Zook will be standing outside the gate handing out propoganda.

 

[ColinKSU]

I hope the Zooker doesn't manage to attract Steve to U of I with another one of his trademark 2-10 seasons.

We need this kid. Badly.