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

[dublinirish]

Pretty impressive highlights right there! Who's #8 on BG? Is it Jones? That dude is a man amongst boys.

yup! #1 TE in the nation Aliz'e Jones. #21 is Snoop's kid. Nico is #4.

 

[ThePiombino]

yup! #1 TE in the nation Aliz'e Jones. #21 is Snoop's kid. Nico is #4.

Broadus looked good too, Nicco wasn't noticed as much other than the one play he blew up in the backfield early in the video. But Jones - man, we really need to gett hat kid in blue and gold. He could be an immediate impact player.

 

[connect the dots]

Pretty impressive highlights right there! Who's #8 on BG? Is it Jones? That dude is a man amongst boys.

Josh Rosen orchestrated a nice second half comeback. With momentum on their side, John Bosco just ran out of time. Bishop Gorman 4 - state of California 0 Give Gorman credit, no one has played a more difficult schedule.

 

[dublinirish]

Broadus looked good too, Nicco wasn't noticed as much other than the one play he blew up in the backfield early in the video. But Jones - man, we really need to gett hat kid in blue and gold. He could be an immediate impact player.

shades of Michael Floyd about him in my eyes, just strong hands and the physicality both use is similar.

 

[BobbyMac]

To me he stood out a lot more in the Servite game. He made some big hits in that game. Last night he looked really small out there. Bosco hasn't lost in a year so congrats to the all star team from BG

Yes, they beat California's current #1 all-star team who might be #3 after the JSerra and Mater Dei games.

Hard to throw a shot at BG for being an all star team when SJB can get kids from LA, OC and IE. The population of SJB's recruiting footprint is probably only exceeded by NYC.

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[GoldenIsThyFame]

SIAP, TP and Wildman better step your game up

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[connect the dots]

Yes, they beat California's current #1 all-star team who might be #3 after the JSerra and Mater Dei games.

Hard to throw a shot at BG for being an all star team when SJB can get kids from LA, OC and IE. The population of SJB's recruiting footprint is probably only exceeded by NYC.

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But it is not hard to throw a shot at the distinct advantage Catholic/charter schools sports programs have in recruiting athletes to play for them. The eligibility rules for public schools require that the student/athlete's residence is within the school's zone, and transfers are monitored, and require the approval of a school district board. Any subsequent transfer still requires a joint physical relocation by the student and parents to another address. I know, there are built in criteria to circumvent these residency rules. Providing information that is widely separate from the truth, can/may still have its consequences.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

SIAP, TP and Wildman better step your game up

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Get us access like that and you will be shocked lol.

 

[GoldenDomer]

BG is legit. Cant imagine playing for a HS like that.

 

[BobbyMac]

But it is not hard to throw a shot at the distinct advantage Catholic/charter schools sports programs have in recruiting athletes to play for them. The eligibility rules for public schools require that the student/athlete's residence is within the school's zone, and transfers are monitored, and require the approval of a school district board. Any subsequent transfer still requires a joint physical relocation by the student and parents to another address. I know, there are built in criteria to circumvent these residency rules. Providing information that is widely separate from the truth, can/may still have its consequences.

Obviously CTD.

don't stop there though. Remember open enrollment districts where you can pick the school and mega schools like the north side of Indy where enrollment for the MIC schools are 3000 - 4500. The odds of having a Hobart Brickie's football program nowadays is highly unlikely.

I only responded to the poster because I think he's a SJB grad.

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[IRISH in MT]

BG is legit. Cant imagine playing for a HS like that.

I totally agree! Looked like a mini Oregon. The weight room looking out at the playing field, the Nike uni's, etc. That is big time HS football.

 

[woolybug25]

As much as I question Nicco's physical ability to play top tier D1 football, I admire his attitude... and that flow, my god the kid has great hair.

 

[dublinirish]

As much as I question Nicco's physical ability to play top tier D1 football, I admire his attitude... and that flow, my god the kid has great hair.

He got nothing on the Minnesota HS hockey scene..

Someone Ranked The Best Minnesota High School Hockey Tourney Hair

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Notre Dame commit Nicco Fertitta got his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USArmy?src=hash">#USArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllAmerican?src=hash">#AllAmerican</a> jersey today.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash">#GoIrish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NDFB?src=hash">#NDFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gorman?src=hash">#Gorman</a> <a href="http://t.co/IPgADslRXQ">pic.twitter.com/IPgADslRXQ</a></p>— The Turning Point (@TheIrishTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheIrishTP/status/527215464309858304">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Cackalacky]

Congrats Nicco.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Honey Badger v2.0. All the pint-sized ferocity, but (hopefully) none of the behavioral issues.

 

[GBdomer]

Honey Badger v2.0. All the pint-sized ferocity, but (hopefully) none of the behavioral issues.

You think he has the ball skills of Honey badger? Or you comparing his size?

 

[irishog77]

Dat hair though

 

[NDdomer2]

That Nike under armour looks like the UA ND one

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>One <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> commit made this Rivals Top 10 list of biggest hitters in the 2015 class. You might be surprised. <a href="https://t.co/ZB9PrcJIU5">https://t.co/ZB9PrcJIU5</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/529333846459056128">November 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Fertitta, a Notre Dame commit, is undersized but plays with a reckless abandon anyway. He routinely lays big hits on receives over the middle and his quickness has everything to do with the impact. Players of limited size sometimes shy away from physicality but aggression and big hits have become Fertitta's calling card over the years. Fertitta is a full-fledged headhunter that almost seems to enjoy sacrificing his own body in the name of a jarring blow.
-- Rob Cassidy, Southwest/Midlands Analyst

 

[IrishFaninTX]

I hate to say this but that really worries me. ND has a history of shoulder injuries with their safeties and Nicco is already undersized.

 

[Luckylucci]

I hate to say this but that really worries me. ND has a history of shoulder injuries with their safeties and Nicco is already undersized.

Nico will be fun player to watch play, I have no doubt about that. However, he's more than likely not goig to be our starting SS or FS at any point in the near future. So, I wouldn't worry too much here.

 

[RyCo1983]

Nico will be fun player to watch play, I have no doubt about that. However, he's more than likely not goig to be our starting SS or FS at any point in the near future. So, I wouldn't worry too much here.

ST headhunter. I'll take 2.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Nico will be fun player to watch play, I have no doubt about that. However, he's more than likely not goig to be our starting SS or FS at any point in the near future. So, I wouldn't worry too much here.

Looking forward to him attacking the navy offense


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[Redbar]

Reminds me of another undersized safety with a famous last name, named Nico that loves to bring the wood.

 

[Big23Head]

Scout: All-Mountain/Island Defense

Fertitta was the most intimidating defensive back in the region. Nobody had success throwing the ball over the middle against the future Notre Dame safety. He consistently made the big play when Gorman needed them, including a key sack and forced fumble against Bingham to preserve the perfect season. He forced a total of six turnovers and was a key veteran on the top ranked team in the country.

 

[Luckylucci]

Quick story that Sampson shared with the II board that I thought was great. So, after the USC game Sampson went and spent some time at BG. He toured the campus with Nico and the BG staff, Alize was sick from school that day. Nico had recently broken his hand but was so excited about his xray that he brought the xray of his broken hand along so he could show it to Sampson. Sampson said that Irish fans are going to love this kid for his heart and effort.

 

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Commit Nicco Fertitta, bringing teammate Alize Jones. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/NFsoCrucial">@NFsoCrucial</a>: Feels good to be back in south bend!🍀</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/status/543518732338069504">December 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dublinirish]

from NV state title game:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>We some goons &#55357;&#56495;. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gorman4Lyfe?src=hash">#Gorman4Lyfe</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z1tASbVYdx">https://t.co/Z1tASbVYdx</a></p>— Rico Suavee (@ronnie_stanley) <a href="https://twitter.com/ronnie_stanley/status/541330484832534529">December 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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gave them the ole Maryland

 

[tko]

Disappointing to see this behavior. Shake hands and compete. I blame the coach for fostering crap like this. Shaking hands with an opponent does not soften your ability to take them down on the field, SMH.