'14 CA TE Tyler Luatua (Back in Blue)

zelezo vlk · May 13, 2016

PANDFAN said:
i laughed out loud myself but then i found this ---Gang activity is on the rise in Utah County, with five documented gangs in Provo and Orem, making a total of eight or nine known gangs in the county, said Utah County Major Crimes Task Force Sgt. Darcy Simmons.

"What I see is an increase in gang recruitment and an increase in tagging," he said, adding fifth- and sixth-graders are showing signs of growing interest in the gang lifestyle.

Gangs: Utah Valley's hidden problem | News | heraldextra.com

Are Mormon gangs kinda like the Amish Mafia?

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Southside Sully · May 13, 2016

PANDFAN said:
i laughed out loud myself but then i found this ---Gang activity is on the rise in Utah County, with five documented gangs in Provo and Orem, making a total of eight or nine known gangs in the county, said Utah County Major Crimes Task Force Sgt. Darcy Simmons.

"What I see is an increase in gang recruitment and an increase in tagging," he said, adding fifth- and sixth-graders are showing signs of growing interest in the gang lifestyle.

Gangs: Utah Valley's hidden problem | News | heraldextra.com

Very interesting.. one of my buddies is FBI in Provo, and he used to be in the Chicago office.. He said he spends most of his time out of the area assisting with Cult like busts, or DEA meth busts.

PANDFAN · May 13, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior TE Tyler Luatua will rejoin <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball">@NDFootball</a>. Statements from head coach Brian Kelly and Luatua on the decision... <a href="https://t.co/7VWUvAyJXW">pic.twitter.com/7VWUvAyJXW</a></p>— Michael Bertsch (@NDsidBertschy) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDsidBertschy/status/731182880316084225">May 13, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Emcee77 · May 13, 2016

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What I'm interested in and doubt anyone will be honest about: what the rest of TEs think about Luatua's return after missing spring ball.</p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/731184333806026752">May 13, 2016</a></blockquote>
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It's a fair point.

PANDFAN · May 13, 2016

Emcee77 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What I'm interested in and doubt anyone will be honest about: what the rest of TEs think about Luatua's return after missing spring ball.</p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/731184333806026752">May 13, 2016</a></blockquote>
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It's a fair point.

would think Smythe and Matuska are prob the most upset...that looked to be their role w/ Smythe being more of an offensive weapon....not wishing any bad luck to the guy but he has had concussion issues each of the seasons he has played

IrishLax · May 13, 2016

Emcee77 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What I'm interested in and doubt anyone will be honest about: what the rest of TEs think about Luatua's return after missing spring ball.</p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/status/731184333806026752">May 13, 2016</a></blockquote>
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It's a fair point.

Meh, not really. They got more reps. He didn't get reps. Doesn't matter what they think, and I also doubt that any of them really care.

Sherm Sticky · May 13, 2016

Anyway he may play a different position with Jacob filling his role at TE?

Maybe redshirt a year and try LT? DE?

PANDFAN · May 13, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
Anyway he may play a different position with Jacob filling his role at TE?

Maybe redshirt a year and try LT? DE?

i saw someone post this on 247....would make 0 sense to me...he didn't play DE in high school, if anything matuska would get moved back

Sherm Sticky · May 13, 2016

PANDFAN said:
i saw someone post this on 247....would make 0 sense to me...he didn't play DE in high school, if anything matuska would get moved back

What about tackle? Take a year to redshirt?

PANDFAN · May 13, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
What about tackle? Take a year to redshirt?

with what we have been bringing in? he would be 6 feet under in getting buried on the depth chart

Sherm Sticky · May 13, 2016

PANDFAN said:
with what we have been bringing in? he would be 6 feet under in getting buried on the depth chart

Lol True.

rocket66 · May 14, 2016

IrishLax said:
Meh, not really. They got more reps. He didn't get reps. Doesn't matter what they think, and I also doubt that any of them really care.

Agreed. Tyler James is the lamest of the lame with his points.

Bogtrotter07 · May 14, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
What about tackle? Take a year to redshirt?

Height / Weight : 6-2½ / 255, per Tyler's ND biography.

The kid is never going to play an interior offensive line position for Notre Dame. I had a thought about switching him to defense, but it got so lonely, it just died.

I think they could use him as a H-back, do a lot with him in motion, to disguise formations a power, and get him in position as a lead blocker.

Jut for the hell of it I would like to see him carry the ball on some short yardage situations. But who knows?

Sherm Sticky · May 14, 2016

Bogtrotter07 said:
Height / Weight : 6-2½ / 255, per Tyler's ND biography.

The kid is never going to play an interior offensive line position for Notre Dame. I had a thought about switching him to defense, but it got so lonely, it just died.

I think they could use him as a H-back, do a lot with him in motion, to disguise formations a power, and get him in position as a lead blocker.

Jut for the hell of it I would like to see him carry the ball on some short yardage situations. But who knows?

To short for tackle and not enough girth for interior. I agree best spot for him is Hback.

longliveautrydenson · May 14, 2016

Bogtrotter07 said:
Height / Weight : 6-2½ / 255, per Tyler's ND biography.

The kid is never going to play an interior offensive line position for Notre Dame. I had a thought about switching him to defense, but it got so lonely, it just died.

I think they could use him as a H-back, do a lot with him in motion, to disguise formations a power, and get him in position as a lead blocker.

Jut for the hell of it I would like to see him carry the ball on some short yardage situations. But who knows?

I want him to develop into the type of in-line blocker that can come in on goal line situations and effectively be a sixth offensive linemen. We can either run it to that side behind Luatua, McGlinchey and Nelson or run a play action w/ Luatua chipping his man then sneaking out into the flat for the easy TD. If he can do that 2-3 times next year, he'll be well worth the scholly.

IrishSteelhead · May 14, 2016

PANDFAN said:
i laughed out loud myself but then i found this ---Gang activity is on the rise in Utah County, with five documented gangs in Provo and Orem, making a total of eight or nine known gangs in the county, said Utah County Major Crimes Task Force Sgt. Darcy Simmons.

"What I see is an increase in gang recruitment and an increase in tagging," he said, adding fifth- and sixth-graders are showing signs of growing interest in the gang lifestyle.

Gangs: Utah Valley's hidden problem | News | heraldextra.com

It's true. A real war zone out there. The raccoon in a headband is the most violent:

ResLife Hero · Jun 10, 2016

ND A to Z: Tyler Luatua - Notre Dame - Scout

Sherm Sticky · Sep 18, 2016

Guess he is punished for leaving the team and transferring, but then coming back.

I mean the oline is so dominant right now, they don't need him as an extra blocker, especially being that H back on run plays.......

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ulukinatme · Sep 19, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
Guess he is punished for leaving the team and transferring, but then coming back.

I mean the oline is so dominant right now, they don't need him as an extra blocker, especially being that H back on run plays.......

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I've had the same question, why haven't we seen more of him. I realize we kind of telegraph to the defense what we're doing when he's in the game, but hell...why should our running game have to be deceptive. Just line up big bodies and punch the other team in the mouth sometimes. Luatua brings a great physical presence to the run game, and we've been struggling to get the running game going.

IrishLion · Sep 19, 2016

He's been on the field here and there, but I'd imagine the lack of Luatua sightings have something to do with his conditioning. He wasn't participating in anything football-related for a decent amount time while he was considering/executing/reversing his transfer.

Irish#1 · Sep 19, 2016

ulukinatme said:
I've had the same question, why haven't we seen more of him. I realize we kind of telegraph to the defense what we're doing when he's in the game, but hell...why should our running game have to be deceptive. Just line up big bodies and punch the other team in the mouth sometimes. Luatua brings a great physical presence to the run game, and we've been struggling to get the running game going.

Sparty telegraphs what they are doing and seems to be able to run the ball. lol

IrishLax · Sep 19, 2016

Irish#1 said:
Sparty telegraphs what they are doing and seems to be able to run the ball. lol

Not really, they use tons of play action. So they show "run" basically all the time but then it's a coin flip whether they actually run out of that set. It's its own type of deception.

Sherm Sticky · Oct 16, 2016

Needs to play a lot more!

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gkIrish · Oct 16, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
Needs to play a lot more!

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Please stop

Sherm Sticky · Oct 16, 2016

gkIrish said:
Please stop

Please stop bumping threads? Or stop saying that he should be playing?

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gkIrish · Oct 16, 2016

Sherm Sticky said:
Please stop bumping threads? Or stop saying that he should be playing?

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Bumping every thread. Just make a post listing all the players you want to see play more in some other thread.

Sherm Sticky · Oct 16, 2016

gkIrish said:
Bumping every thread. Just make a post listing all the players you want to see play more in some other thread.

Ok apologies. You can delete the post in the players threads. Sorry.

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#1rish · Jun 7, 2017

Granted medical hardship; football career is over. Although he will be staying to earn his degree. Best of luck to Tyler.

woolybug25 · Jun 7, 2017

Jesus h rice

ulukinatme · Jun 7, 2017

#1rish said:
Granted medical hardship; football career is over. Although he will be staying to earn his degree. Best of luck to Tyler.

Damn. At least he's staying to get the degree.

Best of luck, Tyler. Your time was short, but the physicality was appreciated.

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