'15 NV S Nicco Fertitta (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

[dublinirish]

IMO, recruiting Nicco is a tool for ND to try and get Cordell Broadus too.

Broadus does not seem like a high priority though, would prefer Aliz'e Jones

 

[BGIF]

Solid rebuttal.

It wasn't rebuttal. It was agreement.

They were your words. He concurred.

 

[woolybug25]

I thought it was an excellent rebuttal. Nothing further needed to be said.

It wasn't rebuttal. It was agreement.

They were your words. He concurred.

You guys know what he meant. Just because you don't agree with his point of view, doesn't mean that he doesn't deserve the same amount of respect that you would want for yourself.

 

[IrishLion]

I must be narrow minded but I still don't see any benefit up to this point at ND. If you're worried about not getting up to 85 scholarships then spend a scholly on a kid who's a freak athlete with no football background. Find a freaking Bruce Heggie for all I care - somebody with size/measurable that makes sense to offer. Mike Anello caliber special teams player? Mike Anello was a fucking boss - we'll see if Fertitta becomes as accomplished as a guy who didn't have a scholarship to play at ND until his senior season.

Yup.

Allow me to expand upon what LAX said, without coming off like a dick.

I think it is a bit narrow-minded to find NO benefits for ND in this commitment. There are always inevitably going to be scholarships open, so why not take a flier on a guy who not only flies around and hits hard (though with terrible form), but who is also dedicated to recruiting for his class, and also brings some extra exposure via his name?

And I appreciate the sentiment of finding a "physical freak with no football background" to try and groom, but at this point, as the program is trying to build depth, I think many would find it hard to complain about signing a guy with (maybe) limited physical upside but a whole lot of experience.

Jimmy Graham's are not easy to find, but getting a guy like Nicco, who has knowledge and experience in the game, is a much safer bet in terms of using a scholarship.

 

[EMAN51]

Just got flagged for a late, out of bounds hit on Waller. Also got wiped out on a 50 ya Waller TD run by what appeared to be a clip. Nice open field tackle on Waller and nice deflected pass. 27-20 Gorman in 3rd.

 

[calvegas04]

omg just trucked a WR, but was flagged for leading with his helmet. I think it was a clean hit tho

 

[West Coast Domer]

He had two hits that might have got him ejected for targeting. He is small but boy he hits hard. Plays with lots of emotion as if people are doubting him.

 

[Bugzly21]

What's the score? Not getting fox sports

 

[irish o'phile]

Looks like Gorman won 48-27.

 

[Bugzly21]

Looks like Gorman win 48-27.

Nice. I can't wait for St John Bosco to come out.

 

[ginman]

He had two hits that might have got him ejected for targeting. He is small but boy he hits hard. Plays with lots of emotion as if people are doubting him.

Fortunately not anyone on this board!

 

[connect the dots]

omg just trucked a WR, but was flagged for leading with his helmet. I think it was a clean hit tho

If Nico keeps spearing and leading with his helmet, he may end up in a wheelchair next to Marc Buoniconti.

 

[D-BOE34]

I have a feeling he will get a rude awakening when he gets to ND. Coaches most likely will put a stop to that and keep him off the field until he can prove to not lead with helmet. Kid still brings it on his hits though, got to love it!

 

[IrishLion]

The hit in question actually looked pretty clean. He lowered his helmet a bit, but it didn't look anywhere close to targeting.

 

[Big23Head]

The hit in question actually looked pretty clean. He lowered his helmet a bit, but it didn't look anywhere close to targeting.

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[Cackalacky]

IDK. That hit is questionable. Not sure if leading with helmet or making a big play. He is gonna have to to clean it up in NCAA.

 

[Big23Head]

IDK. That hit is questionable. Not sure if leading with helmet or making a big play. He is gonna have to to clean it up in NCAA.

I thought Nicco's head was off the the left of the other player and he hit the kid square with his shoulder but it's really hard to tell without slowing it down.

 

[Cackalacky]

I thought Nicco's head was off the the left of the other player and he hit the kid square with his shoulder but it's really hard to tell without slowing it down.

It looks to me that he put the crown of his helmet on the ball. I guess the thing I noticed first was the receiver "freezing" on his back, and that is like sure-fire sign of unconsciousness but then he pops right up after...so...beats me.

 

[Luckylucci]

I thought Nicco's head was off the the left of the other player and he hit the kid square with his shoulder but it's really hard to tell without slowing it down.

Thats what it looks like to me. He puts his head down but actually wraps his arm around the defender's body. I love the intensity. I've always been told that its easier to reel a kid in that to turn one up.

 

[DomeX2 eNVy]

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[CanadalovesND]

It just looks like he fucked that kid up to me...

 

[NDhoosier]

It just looks like he fucked that kid up to me...

Your avatar tho...

 

[Irish#1]

IDK. That hit is questionable. Not sure if leading with helmet or making a big play. He is gonna have to to clean it up in NCAA.

I thought Nicco's head was off the the left of the other player and he hit the kid square with his shoulder but it's really hard to tell without slowing it down.

Your guys eyes must be better than mine. I can't argue with the flag.

 

[tko]

I so want to see Nicco de-cleat Wooly, LOLOLOL!

 

[GreenSox04]

questionable hit, but he absolutely BUNDLED that kid.

 

[calvegas04]

hit still looks legit here

 

[PANDFAN]

OFD Film Room: Nicco Fertitta will bring a physical presence to Notre Dame's defense - One Foot Down

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ignore the message board haters. Nicco Fertitta can play at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> <a href="http://t.co/FlKYfe89yZ">http://t.co/FlKYfe89yZ</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/status/507135991875117057">September 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[NDhoosier]

OFD Film Room: Nicco Fertitta will bring a physical presence to Notre Dame's defense - One Foot Down

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ignore the message board haters. Nicco Fertitta can play at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> <a href="http://t.co/FlKYfe89yZ">http://t.co/FlKYfe89yZ</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/status/507135991875117057">September 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Yes, he is lumpy some of you guys together with NDNation.

 

[calvegas04]

Gorman went into overtime tonight to win 23 to 20, Nicco forced a fumble to give Gorman the win in overtime.

 

[IrishLion]

Playmaker. If he learns how to keep his head up and put his face on the football when he flies around with all that power, rather than risking helmet-to-helmet, I'll be "We-might-have-our-own-Honey-Badger" jacked up.