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

[Grahambo]

I found the Hidden message! He's coming back!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">so looking forward to watch The Polar Express tonight! my fav Christmas movie. what's yours?! ☃</p>— Jaylon Smith (@JaeeSmiff9ENT) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaeeSmiff9ENT/status/671812571935154176">December 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Someone should be like, "My favorite is the one where the standout junior LB decides to come back to Notre Dame for one last chance at a National Title and its called Jaylon. *insert Jaylon chant that sounds like the Rudy chant*

EDIT: Props to anyone who can photoshop Jaylon on the Rudy cover.

 

[johnnycando]

If you love somebody,

You have to let them go.

NFL HOF awaits for this one boys. Let's not hold him back.

If he comes back great. For us. Not great for him.

 

[dublinirish]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...ream-team-best-players-at-every-position-7-2/

Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame, +30.5

One of the most dynamic players in the country, Smith ranked fourth against the run at +20.0 while using his athleticism to grade positively in both coverage and as a pass rusher.

Key stat: After missing 18 tackles a year ago, Smith has cut his misses in half this year, with only nine.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Butkus winner! Top linebacker this year.

 

[aubeirish]

Outstanding!

 

[GoIrish41]

Butkus winner! Top linebacker this year.

This official?

 

[GATTACA!]

Butkus winner! Top linebacker this year.

This is awesome......but this not the bump I was hoping for.

 

[KPENN]

This official?

Yep

 

[yankeeND]

Butkus winner! Top linebacker this year.

That's awesome and well deserved! We have been so lucky to have such a tremendous talent to watch over the last 3 years. Just an absolute star!

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jaylon Smith has been named the 2015 Butkus Award winner for College Football's Top Linebacker. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team127?src=hash">#Team127</a> <a href="https://t.co/tq00ogXo84">pic.twitter.com/tq00ogXo84</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/674352077661958144">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Henges24]

Respect

One more game to watch JS ball out in that ND uniform

 

[Luckylucci]

Also, well deserved. Congrats Jaylon, its been a real pleasure watching you play for Notre Dame.

 

[gkIrish]

What a stud. I said he would be better than Manti before he arrived. He won the Butkus a year earlier than Manti. I think if he stays he could win the Heisman. Not even exaggerating.

 

[GoIrish41]

Anyone ever won the award in back to back seasons? Could Jaylon make history? Please?

 

[ND NYC]

nice.
good for him, loved his game.
really gonna miss him when he's gone.

class act all the way

 

[aubeirish]

Congratz Jaylon. What a treat it was to watch him in the blue and gold. Hopefully we can get one more year.

 

[koonja]

Do you guys think there's a better chance he comes back if we win/lose to OSU? I feel like if we win he'll realize how close he is to the whole thing and it will make it more likely he comes back.

 

[Grahambo]

Do you guys think there's a better chance he comes back if we win/lose to OSU? I feel like if we win he'll realize how close he is to the whole thing and it will make it more likely he comes back.

He may feel that way but he really won't improve his draft stock all that much by returning and would be risking millions.

Smart for him to go now.

 

[greyhammer90]

Do you guys think there's a better chance he comes back if we win/lose to OSU? I feel like if we win he'll realize how close he is to the whole thing and it will make it more likely he comes back.

I think he's gone no matter what honestly. Just seems like all the insiders are acting like it's a done deal.


Really really hope I'm wrong. If he comes back he's a legend.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Any team will be lucky to have him at the next level

He's a home run on and off the field

 

[greyhammer90]

What a stud. I said he would be better than Manti before he arrived. He won the Butkus a year earlier than Manti. I think if he stays he could win the Heisman. Not even exaggerating.

That would require the defense to play well though.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Do you guys think there's a better chance he comes back if we win/lose to OSU? I feel like if we win he'll realize how close he is to the whole thing and it will make it more likely he comes back.

If we beat urban a huge reason will be him playing well which will only sky rocket his stock all the more making it almost impossible to pass up the opportunity

 

[Irish Insanity]

Anyone ever won the award in back to back seasons? Could Jaylon make history? Please?

The Boz?

 

[Grahambo]

The Boz?

You are correct sir.

Also pretty cool that Jaylon won the award for high school as well.

 

[yankeeND]

What a stud. I said he would be better than Manti before he arrived. He won the Butkus a year earlier than Manti. I think if he stays he could win the Heisman. Not even exaggerating.

If anyone could do it, it's him. If he did come back, for some strange reason, we start out as a top 5 team easily. I wish they all would, but I know that's just wishful thinking. Gonna lose some big-time talent to the draft this year. I'm glad the depth is so good though. Still, to lose the like Jaylon, Ronnie, and probably Fuller is going to be a kick in the gut.

 

[GATTACA!]

If anyone could do it, it's him. If he did come back, for some strange reason, we start out as a top 5 team easily. I wish they all would, but I know that's just wishful thinking. Gonna lose some big-time talent to the draft this year. I'm glad the depth is so good though. Still, to lose the like Jaylon, Ronnie, and probably Fuller is going to be a kick in the gut.

I keep seeing people say this, but is there any reason to not take him at his word?

 

[GoIrish41]

The Boz?

Yes. Forgot about the Boz!

 

[Grahambo]

Yes. Forgot about the Boz!

You just pissed off The Boz..

 

[rocket66]

Awesome for him..

Would you rather:

Beat Osu, Jaylon plays great, and leaves for the NFL

Or

Lose to Osu and Jaylon comes back next season?


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[Grahambo]

Awesome for him..

Would you rather:

Beat Osu, Jaylon plays great, and leaves for the NFL

Or

Lose to Osu and Jaylon comes back next season?


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Beat Osu, Jaylon plays great, and leaves for the NFL