'15 FL OLB Te'Von Coney (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

[Cali_domer]

Agree completely with your complete agreement with iM8's disagreement of completeness.

Agreed

 

[Cackalacky]

I concur Dr. Rosenrosen

 

[Ndaccountant]

I concur Dr. Rosenrosen

 

[lcaps20]

Progress, recruiting visits coming full circle for P.B. Gardens' linebacker Coney - Sun Sentinel

He is talking to his parents about whether or not he should move his timeline up this month and commit. As if now he does not have any more officials scheduled. Have to think this bodes well for us.

 

[TheChosen1]

Another great job by Alford to get this kid to even consider ND in sec country.

 

[FLDomer]

Progress, recruiting visits coming full circle for P.B. Gardens' linebacker Coney - Sun Sentinel

He is talking to his parents about whether or not he should move his timeline up this month and commit. As if now he does not have any more officials scheduled. Have to think this bodes well for us.

He is visiting UF this weekend so I don't think it is an indication that he is choosing ND. He is visiting his top two schools on back to back weekends so after this he should have a clear idea of what he wants.

 

[Irish#1]

Another great job by Alford to get this kid to even consider ND in sec country.

I agree. Anyone care to disagree?

 

[IrishLion]

He is visiting UF this weekend so I don't think it is an indication that he is choosing ND. He is visiting his top two schools on back to back weekends so after this he should have a clear idea of what he wants.

He is no longer visiting Florida this weekend, though he said he will still visit them before deciding.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Let me ask everyone on this thread one question:

Is Coney wanted badly because you believe he's a star at LB? He's a solid prospect? He's an SEC recruit? He's one of the very few LBs we have left to choose from?

I'm going to watch the highlights and reply later but I'm curious about everyone's position.

 

[koonja]

Let me ask everyone on this thread one question:

Is Coney wanted badly because you believe he's a star at LB? He's a solid prospect? He's an SEC recruit? He's one of the very few LBs we have left to choose from?

I'm going to watch the highlights and reply later but I'm curious about everyone's position.

I like that he stoned a RB in a RB friendly drill at the opening which was all I needed to see to see him mobile/fast he is in open space (anyone have the video?). Plus he's jacked and the bod squad is always welcome for worthy members.

 

[Huntr]

Is Coney wanted badly because you believe he's a star at LB? He's a solid prospect? He's an SEC recruit? He's one of the very few LBs we have left to choose from?

Yes.

 

[md_bennett]

Let me ask everyone on this thread one question:

Is Coney wanted badly because you believe he's a star at LB? He's a solid prospect? He's an SEC recruit? He's one of the very few LBs we have left to choose from?

I'm going to watch the highlights and reply later but I'm curious about everyone's position.

Personally I like that he has a nose for the football. His highlight tape shows a lot of throwing off blockers to get at the RB, taking good angles to get to the ball, and a lot of big thumping hits. I don't care where he is from or if he is one of the last LB on our board, you go after this kid because of his talent level. He is solid prospect at worst and almost certainly a solid contributor for a few years.

 

[Irishman77]

I think he is a very good ilb prospect. If I were to have a concern, it would be he is stiff....but that's why I think he is best inside. Kid is a thumper!

Bilal. Coney. Barajas

 

[connect the dots]

Personally I like that he has a nose for the football. His highlight tape shows a lot of throwing off blockers to get at the RB, taking good angles to get to the ball, and a lot of big thumping hits. I don't care where he is from or if he is one of the last LB on our board, you go after this kid because of his talent level. He is solid prospect at worst and almost certainly a solid contributor for a few years.

Coney and Palm Beach Gardens play Dwyer tomorrow night. He had better bring that nose for the football - schools are five miles apart, both teams with Div 1 prospects, very competitive. Last year, Gardens was a no show - Dwyer won 33 - 0.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gardens LB Tevon Coney to speak with parents about whether to commit this month or hold off: <a href="http://t.co/CUgxlH3hNl">http://t.co/CUgxlH3hNl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SFLHSFB?src=hash">#SFLHSFB</a></p>— Ryan S. Clark (@ryan_s_clark) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryan_s_clark/status/509780028180398080">September 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[koonja]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gardens LB Tevon Coney to speak with parents about whether to commit this month or hold off: <a href="http://t.co/CUgxlH3hNl">http://t.co/CUgxlH3hNl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SFLHSFB?src=hash">#SFLHSFB</a></p>— Ryan S. Clark (@ryan_s_clark) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryan_s_clark/status/509780028180398080">September 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Thanks for the update. Sorry to ask, but did either of his parents make the trip?

 

[dwshade]

Thanks for the update. Sorry to ask, but did either of his parents make the trip?

Not sure but I believe Dad came with him this past summer. Parents are pro ND here.

 

[yankeeND]

As far as Hilliard vs. Coney is concerned as far as individual prospects I would be good with either one. They are both extremely talented. I probably would have been more comfortable with Hilliard just in regards to proximity to home. That being said, Hilliard didn't want in so give me Coney and Bilal to join up with Barajas and I will be extremely thrilled. All of these kids are good, give me the kids that want to be here and do something great at ND!

 

[Cackalacky]

Let me ask everyone on this thread one question:

Is Coney wanted badly because you believe he's a star at LB? He's a solid prospect? He's an SEC recruit? He's one of the very few LBs we have left to choose from?

I'm going to watch the highlights and reply later but I'm curious about everyone's position.

All of the above except that there are very few to choose from.

 

[Luckylucci]

Not sure but I believe Dad came with him this past summer. Parents are pro ND here.

Yes dad made the trip this summer and was in Kelly's office apparently ready for Tevon to give his pledge to ND with the idea that he wouldn't take more visits. Since Tevon wasn't willing to do that (stop taking visits) he never committed.

 

[rocket66]

As far as Hilliard vs. Coney is concerned as far as individual prospects I would be good with either one. They are both extremely talented. I probably would have been more comfortable with Hilliard just in regards to proximity to home. That being said, Hilliard didn't want in so give me Coney and Bilal to join up with Barajas and I will be extremely thrilled. All of these kids are good, give me the kids that want to be here and do something great at ND!

Honest question: if Hilliard was playing HS football in Florida would he still be an elite 5* LB, or just another solid top-end 4*? I always feel like the high end Ohio kids get inflated a bit more because there isn't as much elite talent around them. A kid like Kolin Hill was barely on the radar in a deep state like Texas, but would probably be a top 15 LB had he been from the Midwest.

 

[PANDFAN]

Yes dad made the trip this summer and was in Kelly's office apparently ready for Tevon to give his pledge to ND with the idea that he wouldn't take more visits. Since Tevon wasn't willing to do that (stop taking visits) he never committed.

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[yankeeND]

Honest question: if Hilliard was playing HS football in Florida would he still be an elite 5* LB, or just another solid top-end 4*? I always feel like the high end Ohio kids get inflated a bit more because there isn't as much elite talent around them. A kid like Kolin Hill was barely on the radar in a deep state like Texas, but would probably be a top 15 LB had he been from the Midwest.

Yeah it is very difficult to say. I think that they are comparable as prospects and Coney may actually even have more upside. You are 100% correct though about what you are saying. You stand out so much more when the competition is not on par to other states like Florida, and Kolin Hill is looking to be a star in the making for us. Great points! This is why Kelly's eye for talent should never be overlooked. With that said, just remember how hard Kelly was pursuing Hilliard. He was a huge priority. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Honest question: if Hilliard was playing HS football in Florida would he still be an elite 5* LB, or just another solid top-end 4*? I always feel like the high end Ohio kids get inflated a bit more because there isn't as much elite talent around them. A kid like Kolin Hill was barely on the radar in a deep state like Texas, but would probably be a top 15 LB had he been from the Midwest.

I would still want Hilliard most out of any LB recruits, he just looks like the real deal and would be a phenomenal player in our defense. It's a shame we didn't get him because I thought he was a great fit.

I was also hopeful we'd get some traction with Masina, really like his game and speed but it looks like he's knocked us out as well.

This is the recruiting game.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I would still want Hilliard most out of any LB recruits, he just looks like the real deal and would be a phenomenal player in our defense. It's a shame we didn't get him because I thought he was a great fit.

We may get another shot at him yet. This is shaping up to be a very disappointing season for the Buckeyes.

 

[PANDFAN]

We may get another shot at him yet. This is shaping up to be a very disappointing season for the Buckeyes.

for sure, never know when he might also have another "health scare" following a bad season

 

[ThePiombino]

We may get another shot at him yet. This is shaping up to be a very disappointing season for the Buckeyes.

This is where I'm at. I made a tongue-in-cheek reference about Hilliard reconsidering in the Michigan game thread, but in all honesty, I don't think it's impossible. I think it would be more because of ND's good year than OSU's bad year, however, that makes a difference here. If BVG's defense continues to turn heads throughout the year, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised for Hilliard to notice.

 

[NDohio]

Honest question: if Hilliard was playing HS football in Florida would he still be an elite 5* LB, or just another solid top-end 4*? I always feel like the high end Ohio kids get inflated a bit more because there isn't as much elite talent around them. A kid like Kolin Hill was barely on the radar in a deep state like Texas, but would probably be a top 15 LB had he been from the Midwest.

Hilliard plays in one of the toughest leagues in the nation. His team plays multiple out of state games per year. Your point overall may be valid, but in the case of the GCL-South, there is a lot of elite talent just in that league.

Hilliard
Kraemer
Hausmann

All on the front page of IE today play in that league.

The toughest high school football leagues in the nation - MaxPreps

 

[Irish#1]

We may get another shot at him yet. This is shaping up to be a very disappointing season for the Buckeyes.

Stop playing with my emotions.

 

[ThePiombino]

Stop playing with my emotions.

At this point it's purely speculative, but I agree with Whiskey.