'25 FL DB Ivan Taylor (Alabama Verbal)

[MrNimbus]

I'm just so cynical now that I think maybe he's trying to drive up his NIL.

 

[Cpnd1]

Are we going to read into what jerseys recruits are wearing again haha

 

[CanadalovesND]

From IB Recruiting Hour

Roberts was hoping that Taylor would shut down the rest of his OVs after ND visit. A lot of mixed vibes coming out. Taylor has reiterated that he wants to find the right fit, and that hasn't changed. His OV went very well, and still likes his fit with ND. Ryan believes that he likes ND but maybe needed to do some more digging into other schools before making his decision. He loved Chris O'Leary and him leaving, over time, made him second guess his decision, which is why Taylor has been taking a few visits around.

Roberts is not optimistic (right now) that Taylor remains in the class.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Are we going to read into what jerseys recruits are wearing again haha

I'm old. These guys look like they've been sticking their fingers into places and smelling them.

 

[irishnd31]

I'm old. These guys look like they've been sticking their fingers into places and smelling them.

 

[calvegas04]

Can't back out now

 

[MrNimbus]

Can't back out now

I don't want to read too much into this, but they don't look as happy as their fathers. Ivan looks like he's in a hostage video. Hope its just the relentless media coverage and nothing more.

 

[AKRowdy]

I don't want to read too much into this, but they don't look as happy as their fathers. Ivan looks like he's in a hostage video. Hope its just the relentless media coverage and nothing more.

It’s how the youth now- a- days pose. Don’t read too much into it.

 

[GowerND11]

It’s how the youth now- a- days pose. Don’t read too much into it.

Sad boy pics are so hot right now

 

[MrNimbus]

Sad boy pics are so hot right now

 

[MrNimbus]

It’s how the youth now- a- days pose. Don’t read too much into it.

Good to know. It's hard to keep up with these trends.

 

[OKCDomer23]

I don't want to read too much into this, but they don't look as happy as their fathers. Ivan looks like he's in a hostage video. Hope its just the relentless media coverage and nothing more.

I noticed the same thing. Hopefully nothing to worry about. Love seeing the Dads in there as all 3 were studs. Always thought Plaxico was underrated and was a very good wr. Hopefully all 3 kids remain Irish.

 

[CanadalovesND]

From Keith Niebuhr (Gators On3)

Quick update on Notre Dame safety commit Ivan Taylor

He had told Gators Online and others last week he was visiting UF on Monday. But I was told he wasn't there today.

Beyond that, I don't know much.

We'll keep you posted if we hear anything else.

 

[INLaw]

From Keith Niebuhr (Gators On3)

Quick update on Notre Dame safety commit Ivan Taylor

Could be a positive development 🤞🏻

 

[NDBUTCH]

Assistant coaches coming and going used to have a much bigger impact in basketball recruiting than football. But this is a new era.

As excellent as Mike Mickens is at developing cornerbacks I can see where a prospect, helped by other schools, would be wary of the pitch that he and the ST coordinator are going to just pick up the baton from Chris O'Leary.

I also find it painfully ironic that for all the scapegoating of O'Leary over misses at S and suggestions that the Irish might be better off without him (you all know the platform) his departure is really impacting ND's chances at a historic recruiting haul at safety.

 

[dublinirish]

i think a huge part of O'Leary's rep was that he was lucky enough to be the guy that coached Kyle Hamilton

 

[ab2cmiller]

i think a huge part of O'Leary's rep was that he was lucky enough to be the guy that coached Kyle Hamilton

I don't buy that at all. His rep was built on the fact that the safeties were in the exact right position on virtually every play, even post Kyle Hamilton.

 

[Blazers46]

i think a huge part of O'Leary's rep was that he was lucky enough to be the guy that coached Kyle Hamilton

Sometimes that’s all it takes! Charlie Weis came to us via Tom Brady… fucking Michigan troll job!!!

 

[CanadalovesND]

Any other updates on if he arrived?

Notre Dame commit is visiting Tuesday

We reported last week that Taylor was planning to be in Gainesville this week.

He tells me the visit takes place today instead of Monday as initially planned.

As of right now, Taylor is only expecting to visit today.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[ND7983]

i think a huge part of O'Leary's rep was that he was lucky enough to be the guy that coached Kyle Hamilton

ND’s defense was actually better without Hamilton.
The year with Gilman & Elliott as starters they were better. Then we he got hurt early against USC & missed over half the season, ND’s defense actually got better.
OLeary built his reputation off of coaching up & developing players. He was considered the best position coach, from that perspective, on the staff.

 

[NDohio]

Dammit - no we're not!!

 

[Ophiocordyceps]

ISD stating that he is going on visits to Florida & Michigan, but has plans to get back to ND for game(s) this fall.

 

[irishff1014]

ISD stating that he is going on visits to Florida & Michigan, but has plans to get back to ND for game(s) this fall.

Be honest with him if you are looking we are looking. If it works out great if it doesn’t we both had to look out for our best interest.

 

[T-Boone]

Be honest with him if you are looking we are looking. If it works out great if it doesn’t we both had to look out for our best interest.

Isn’t he a top 50 recruit? That would possibly work on a low 4 star.

 

[Blazers46]

Any chance if he gets stolen the other Steelers bolt as well?

(See what I did there…)

 

[Giddyup]

Cut bait. I got a bad feeling on Ike’s kid.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Per ISD, Taylor's camp is planning multiple visits back to ND for games.

Good news.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Per ISD, Taylor's camp is planning multiple visits back to ND for games.

Good news.

Hopefully as a fully committed recruit.

But, who knows how long Taylor may keep his recruitment "open". This is a difficult one to gauge

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

People actually want to "cut bait"? Lol
Is that how the big dogs do it? Wave the white flag?
Yes, you can't be caught with your pants down. You have to recruit around him too. But, ND is likely the leader at this moment and you want to quit?
Lol