'17 VA DT Darnell Ewell (Notre Dame Signee)

[PANDFAN]

Now I has a sad for apparently not being worthy of serious discussion.

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[Bogtrotter07]

While well roundness is what we would ask for it if was our kid, fact is that rarely do those that straddle the fence equally excel at both. Robinson was a great example of what a ND student athlete ideally should be but not as a football fan you want him to be. Robinson wasnt a worldbeater by any stretch of the imagination during his playing days. He had some really amazing God given abilities but you could tell he wasnt a athletic workaholic like Floyd was back in his days.

I think you could very well see Tillery be the same as the Robinson. Good enough to start, not good enough to worldbeat. Get a great education and land a great job.

You know, I just don't understand.

Nobody thought Corey Robinson would amount to anything until he showed him his freshman year. He consistently showed a superior work ethic. The kid has more heart than almost anyone I have met. He made a very rational decision to retire from the game. One I would have made if I were in his shoes. His play was beyond question. People have started the work ethic thing since he hung up his cleats. Most of the people that opt for it forget he caught the ball with broken finger(s)/ hand for a season. And have no idea of the severity of injuries he fought through beyond the concussions.

As far as Jerry Tillery, who was going to end up at LSU, anyway, Jerry was recruited as an offensive tackle. Last minute he switched to defense as he enrolled at ND, (not LSU.) He is a natural 3-tech tackle. But last year he was forced to play zero, or nose. Totally different positions. And he got banged up. Playing on the line in D1 and extra year of conditioning isn't just for the advantage of having some extra strength. It is to make a players body ready for the incredible wear and tear of the season.

In my mind, any kid who can start as a freshman and just play without blowing assignment after assignment is pretty special. So Tillery comes in and plays more as a freshman that say, Sheldon Day does. Or more than Stephon Tuitt, Aaron Lynch, and Ishaq Williams do combined, and he doesn't deserve accolades? Instead, he has an attitude problem, or a problem with his work ethic? For real?

And remember, unlike some other players, this kid isn't doing to get by on the academic side. This kid has plans to go to medical school! His course load is no joke, nor is his academic effort. Kid has a problem with his work ethic?

It didn't star with you Ray, but some people project their own experience on these kids, and it is amazing how far they miss the mark.

In my mind Robinson and Tillery are effin' stars!

 

[NDVirginia19]

Everything Bogs just said x100

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

You know, I just don't understand.

Nobody thought Corey Robinson would amount to anything until he showed him his freshman year. He consistently showed a superior work ethic. The kid has more heart than almost anyone I have met. He made a very rational decision to retire from the game. One I would have made if I were in his shoes. His play was beyond question. People have started the work ethic thing since he hung up his cleats. Most of the people that opt for it forget he caught the ball with broken finger(s)/ hand for a season. And have no idea of the severity of injuries he fought through beyond the concussions.

As far as Jerry Tillery, who was going to end up at LSU, anyway, Jerry was recruited as an offensive tackle. Last minute he switched to defense as he enrolled at ND, (not LSU.) He is a natural 3-tech tackle. But last year he was forced to play zero, or nose. Totally different positions. And he got banged up. Playing on the line in D1 and extra year of conditioning isn't just for the advantage of having some extra strength. It is to make a players body ready for the incredible wear and tear of the season.

In my mind, any kid who can start as a freshman and just play without blowing assignment after assignment is pretty special. So Tillery comes in and plays more as a freshman that say, Sheldon Day does. Or more than Stephon Tuitt, Aaron Lynch, and Ishaq Williams do combined, and he doesn't deserve accolades? Instead, he has an attitude problem, or a problem with his work ethic? For real?

And remember, unlike some other players, this kid isn't doing to get by on the academic side. This kid has plans to go to medical school! His course load is no joke, nor is his academic effort. Kid has a problem with his work ethic?

It didn't star with you Ray, but some people project their own experience on these kids, and it is amazing how far they miss the mark.

In my mind Robinson and Tillery are effin' stars!

Agree 100 percent! Tillery is doing just fine in my humble opinion. Honestly, he's one of my favorites and I think he will only get better in time.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

Tilley might not have had a bunch of big plays in the backfield last year but he started for a reason. He's 6'7-6'6 300+, a great kid....I can't believe all the negative talk. Unreal. He was a top recruit nationally. He will be a great player. I do not doubt it.
GO IRISH

 

[Irish#1]

The problem/perception stems from being suspended for the bowl game. Terry Jillery had a decent season for a freshman and made a stupid decision at the end of the season. Given this kid wanted to meet Father Ted when he visited, I'm guessing the bowl game suspension was enough that we won't see anymore problems out of Jerry. Kid has a good head on his shoulders.

 

[Irish Man3]

Alright guys, time to get excited about Ewell being Irish tomorrow. This is a huge pickup to this class and finishes up the interior of the DL. Nice to have that wrapped up before fall camp.

Hinish and Ewell are about as good a tandem on the interior DL as we couldve hoped for.

 

[BobbyMac]

Alright guys, time to get excited about Ewell being Irish tomorrow. This is a huge pickup to this class and finishes up the interior of the DL. Nice to have that wrapped up before fall camp.

Hinish and Ewell are about as good a tandem on the interior DL as we couldve hoped for.

You vastly underestimate my powers of hope, Number 3.

 

[NDShark]

You vastly underestimate my powers of hope, Number 3.

"powers"

 

[Irish Man3]

You vastly underestimate my powers of hope, Number 3.

I think there are obviously better prospects but I'm not sure how many really give ND a real look. The only prospect that I hope has the door left open for is Cage. I would take those three, no questions asked.

 

[fightingirish26]

Alright guys, time to get excited about Ewell being Irish tomorrow. This is a huge pickup to this class and finishes up the interior of the DL. Nice to have that wrapped up before fall camp.

Hinish and Ewell are about as good a tandem on the interior DL as we couldve hoped for.

Seems like this recruitment escalated out of nowhere and I'm surprised the board isn't acting more excited. I think this is a huge pickup, his offer list is elite.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

The problem/perception stems from being suspended for the bowl game. Terry Jillery had a decent season for a freshman and made a stupid decision at the end of the season. Given this kid wanted to meet Father Ted when he visited, I'm guessing the bowl game suspension was enough that we won't see anymore problems out of Jerry. Kid has a good head on his shoulders.

I understand what you are saying, but :

He started taking heat for things from the beginning of 'A Season . . .' His trip on break to Ireland was routinely criticized. He only trails Harrison Smith for the most derogatory nickname.

And, can you think of other freshman and not so freshman that have been suspended for a game (or more) for violating team rules? Interestingly enough few on that list have had the level of criticism Jerry has.

Seems like this recruitment escalated out of nowhere and I'm surprised the board isn't acting more excited. I think this is a huge pickup, his offer list is elite.

Because it hasn't happened yet? I wonder the same thing. I noticed it, too! I think it is a bunch of people holding their breath, crossing their fingers.

 

[BobbyMac]

I think there are obviously better prospects but I'm not sure how many really give ND a real look. The only prospect that I hope has the door left open for is Cage. I would take those three, no questions asked.

I'm thrilled with Ewell. I questioned for months why he and Crosby weren't being offered. Would Haskell Garrett have been nice to have? Yeah sure but when you look at Ewell and Garrett together, you are getting a longer prospect in Ewell who has a better body composition than Garrett. That may or may not mean anything at this point on Garrett's side but Elwell is either gifted with great genetics, has good training habits or both. Haskell is a bit of a dough boy in comparison.

Seems like this recruitment escalated out of nowhere and I'm surprised the board isn't acting more excited. I think this is a huge pickup, his offer list is elite.

They were running out of seats in Columbus. Like we've talked about in multiple threads, it might not be over yet. If OSU gets Tufele, Cage might bolt too. I think he's a take.

 

[OCIrish]

I'm as excited as anybody to land this kid, however, it just hasn't happened yet, and until it does, I'll hold off on my excitement.

 

[NDShark]

Announcing at noon per Scout

 

[arrowryan]

12

 

[zelezo vlk]

May have been mentioned, but when is he expected to announce?

12:30 I thought. Edit: I'm wrong. Dang.

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[Booslum31]

I'm as excited as anybody to land this kid, however, it just hasn't happened yet, and until it does, I'll hold off on my excitement.

I'm right with you...I always tense up as the announcement approaches. Fingers crossed!

 

[woolybug25]

I'm pumped for this announcement. As mentioned above, I'm pretty surprised how quiet the board has been about the probable commitment of a four star, top 150 overall player, a top 10 DT with offers from every big time school.

This kid is a stud recruit on the defensive line. Get hype.

 

[NDShark]

I'm pumped for this announcement. As mentioned above, I'm pretty surprised how quiet the board has been about the probable commitment of a four star, top 150 overall player, a top 10 DT with offers from every big time school.

This kid is a stud recruit on the defensive line. Get hype.

We get those types of players along the D-line all the time

 

[IrishLion]

I'm pumped for this announcement. As mentioned above, I'm pretty surprised how quiet the board has been about the probable commitment of a four star, top 150 overall player, a top 10 DT with offers from every big time school.

This kid is a stud recruit on the defensive line. Get hype.

Sometimes I feel like the abused girlfriend.

When something good finally comes along, I've been too hurt to trust it.

 

[dad4aa]

I'm very excited but containing it until it happens. I don't want another Beal, Kaindoh, etc. Hopefully we will all be smiling and dancing around noon.

 

[Rocket89]

Ewell would be just our 7th player in the history of ND Football to come out of the Hampton Roads area. If he signs and stays at Notre Dame he'll be the first from HR to do so since the 2001 class.

 

[Domina Nostra]

I'm pumped for this announcement. As mentioned above, I'm pretty surprised how quiet the board has been about the probable commitment of a four star, top 150 overall player, a top 10 DT with offers from every big time school.

This kid is a stud recruit on the defensive line. Get hype.

Yeah, he's a great pick-up at a position of need. Maybe its because he's been relatively quiet?

My only hesitation in terms of excitement is that he looks like he's been in a college weight program for years already--I'm used to my elite d-tackles being kind of fat and sloppy. Either the kid is close to maxed out or he is going to be absolutely HUGE.

Love the kid's voice. He sounds like the giant that he is. Also, love that he grew up an ND fan. Those kids seem to stick!

 

[Booslum31]

Tick-Tock

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

I'm so stoked about this kid. Physically he looks ready to play NOW.
GO IRISH!
And seriously, the BEST offer list I've ever seen.

 

[arrowryan]

I'm so stoked about this kid. Physically he looks ready to play NOW.
GO IRISH!
And seriously, the BEST offer list I've ever seen.

Go ahead and take a nice stroll through Dylan Moses' offer list

 

[NDty9]

Does anyone know how he is going to commit ??? Twitter?

 

[goldandblue]

Is there any kind of announcement feed?

 

[Irish#1]

Seems we have some nervous and anxious posters!