'17 CT WR Tarik Black (Michigan Verbal)

[GBdomer]

GB does not want, "we have enough 6'3" WR's"

I don't want but I think Black is a talented prospect and would be a good one for ND. I kind of agree with lax and it's not like we need help with Holmes. I can't be the only one who thinks we have enough "tall" "big skill" WR's

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Black is my second favorite WR that ND has a shot with this class, behind Jones.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Take them all then worry about positions down the road.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Black is my second favorite WR that ND has a shot with this class, behind Jones.

If you're referring to peoples Jones..... I really don't think we have that much of a chance but would love to be wrong

 

[Sherm Sticky]

If you're referring to peoples Jones..... I really don't think we have that much of a chance but would love to be wrong

Hezekiah Jones

 

[rtrn2glory]

Gotcha I would agree with that

Thanks for hitting back

 

[irishandy]

OSB is my #1 want for WR for this class.

ND will fight until the end with Stanford for him and I think ND will win that battle.

I would take the combo of Black/Holmes.

 

[Luckylucci]

Wiltfong in with the CB for the good guys. Wondering if we're getting that silent commit soon.

 

[Irish Man3]

Wiltfong in with the CB for the good guys. Wondering if we're getting that silent commit soon.

Holmes and Black would be a huge pull. I actually like Holmes more out of the two, but both are good athletes.

A WR class of Black, OSB, Pouncey, and Young seems possible and would be solid.

 

[Luckylucci]

Holmes and Black would be a huge pull. I actually like Holmes more out of the two, but both are good athletes.

A WR class of Black, OSB, Pouncey, and Young seems possible and would be solid.

Yes it would be.

I don't think ND fans are quite as excited as they should be about the potential of adding Holmes. I think he's going to be a stud RB and underrated at this time.

 

[deise mike]

Holmes and Black would be a huge pull. I actually like Holmes more out of the two, but both are good athletes.

A WR class of Black, OSB, Pouncey, and Young seems possible and would be solid.

We already have Robertson. Are we taking 5?

 

[Domina Nostra]

We already have Robertson. Are we taking 5?

Most likely a safety.

 

[PANDFAN]

Yes it would be.

I don't think ND fans are quite as excited as they should be about the potential of adding Holmes. I think he's going to be a stud RB and underrated at this time.

holmes is the perfect apb we need and actually we don't have someone with all of his skill set.....he is able to cut quick and make several moves, great speed and hands that can be more of a threat catching on a dump off

 

[dwshade]

Yes it would be.

I don't think ND fans are quite as excited as they should be about the potential of adding Holmes. I think he's going to be a stud RB and underrated at this time.

Probably the same people who weren't excited about CJ Prosise.

 

[ryno 24]

Just to let people know per 247 Tarik Black is taking a SEC roadtrip in the next few weeks including auburn in particular but also georgia? and Alabama?

 

[Big23Head]

Just to let people know per 247 Tarik Black is taking a SEC roadtrip in the next few weeks including auburn in particular but also georgia? and Alabama?

I believe that has been the plan for a while now.

FWIW, about a week ago Anna made the comment that Black was one of the biggest reasons Holmes will choose ND (not the other way around and assuming Holmes does pick ND)

 

[BobbyMac]

Just to let people know per 247 Tarik Black is taking a SEC roadtrip in the next few weeks including auburn in particular but also georgia? and Alabama?

Yeah supposedly it's all 3 but we'll see. I think we discussed this last month sometime, maybe we did it in the CJ Holmes thread. Be interesting to see if Holmes joins Black on any trips or if he shuts it down.

 

[Domina Nostra]

Yeah supposedly it's all 3 but we'll see. I think we discussed this last month sometime, maybe we did it in the CJ Holmes thread. Be interesting to see if Holmes joins Black on any trips or if he shuts it down.

What are some recent cases of classmates coming together?

 

[STLDomer]

What are some recent cases of classmates coming together?

Jones and Fertitta

Not here yet but Hinish and Adams

Not from the same class but plenty of example of teammates a year apart (i.e. Randolph - Martini - Prosise)

 

[Luckylucci]

Yeah supposedly it's all 3 but we'll see. I think we discussed this last month sometime, maybe we did it in the CJ Holmes thread. Be interesting to see if Holmes joins Black on any trips or if he shuts it down.

I think they'll be different cases. Black is going to follow through on his announcement at the AA game. Therefore, he has a long time to give the illusion of an open commitment. I don't see Holmes making those statements and commitment, then taking a serious look around. Not even sure that Black is taking a serious look around. This has all the makings of ESB.

 

[brewdog_14527]

Jones and Fertitta

Not here yet but Hinish and Adams

Not from the same class but plenty of example of teammates a year apart (i.e. Randolph - Martini - Prosise)

Manti and Robby

 

[stlnd01]

Just to let people know per 247 Tarik Black is taking a SEC roadtrip in the next few weeks including auburn in particular but also georgia? and Alabama?

Just me, or do we have a very poor track record of landing recruits who also seriously consider Auburn?
One of those schools that's located in a very different aisle, so to speak. And if you're shopping in theirs, you're probably not buying in ours.
I realize there's a lot of confidence in Black. But this would seem to be a red flag, no?

 

[BobbyMac]

As a WR, if you chose Auburn over ND, Stanford, Bama or UCLA, you are probably better at blocking than catching.

He may not go to ND but he'll never go to Auburn.

 

[NDRock]

Just me, or do we have a very poor track record of landing recruits who also seriously consider Auburn?
One of those schools that's located in a very different aisle, so to speak. And if you're shopping in theirs, you're probably not buying in ours.
I realize there's a lot of confidence in Black. But this would seem to be a red flag, no?

Hmm, think we got Folston over Auburn but rumor was he was going to go to Auburn on signing day but they said no (were full). Think Zeke Motta was a legacy to Auburn though I'm not sure if he had an offer there. Not sure about any others.

 

[Luckylucci]

Just me, or do we have a very poor track record of landing recruits who also seriously consider Auburn?
One of those schools that's located in a very different aisle, so to speak. And if you're shopping in theirs, you're probably not buying in ours.
I realize there's a lot of confidence in Black. But this would seem to be a red flag, no?

It's recruiting, so anything can happen but I'd be utterly shocked if Auburn was under serious consideration. He's enjoying the process. He's visited and planning to visit a lot of schools when all is said and done.

 

[anarin]

What are some recent cases of classmates coming together?

Bobby howard and randy moss. Oh wait.... Lol

 

[BGIF]

Bobby howard and randy moss. Oh wait.... Lol

Reps, I thought about posting those names earlier but figured most would say "Who?"

Back then ('95 I believe) "the man with no neck" was considered a throw in by many recrutiniks. Bpbby turned out to a valued producer with one of the most memorable INT TDs in ND history.

 

[dublinirish]

Josh and George Atkinson

 

[Domina Nostra]

My point: the classmate thing is always touted as a reason the kid may come, but it doesn't seem to have much influence on kids choosing ND.

The Atkinsons were brothers.
God told Manti to come, though I'm sure Toma helped.

I think Fertitta being the alpha-male son of the billionaire owner of a fight league makes the situation unique. "Im flying in a private jet across the country of an unofficial, wanna come?"

It seems choosing ND is always primarily a decision you make for yourself. You follow friends to State U if you are looking for comfort level.

The year apart thing is a completely different dynamic, that is a lot bigger deal in my book. That's a guy you looked up to in high school, and now he's thriving in this new atmosphere and inviting you in. That really helps with the introduction to the school.

 

[dublinirish]

The Atkinsons were brothers.

yeah but they were totally a package deal. No chance josh gets a scholly from ND without George. Kid was barely a D1 standard athlete