'09 FL S Ray Ray Armstrong (Miami Signee)

[GoshenGipper]

Ray Ray Armstrong - S (6'4"/218lbs)
Seminole High School (Sanford, FL)

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[GoshenGipper]

Ray Ray just picked up an offer from ND, he also already has one from Florida St.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

thats a pretty tall, built safety. Would it be hard plucking him from Florida?

 

[rockne19]

any news?

any news?

siap, any news on a commitment or 2 today?

 

[GoshenGipper]

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[GoshenGipper]

There is speculation out there that Ray Ray may end up being a package deal with two of his highschool teamates and if that turns out to be the case then the Irish's chances look even slimer given their academic restrictions and the other schools involved at this point.

However one little bit of good news is that this is that same high school that former ND Center Jeff Fain attended and he still remains in close contact with the program and he's the one that buys the team cleats every year, so there will be a least a positive influence for ND down there.

 

[IrishGrizz]

Go get em, CB!

 

[Ricochet]

BTW there is no way he ends up a Safety, he'll be an OLB of he ends up Irish.

 

[piyachi]

Well he certainly would be the biggest safety I have ever seen. He does seem to have a lot of things we are looking for (or just like) for our secondary/overall players:

-Plays QB, so he has awareness on both sides of the ball
-Serious size - if he ends up as a safety.... hell, he would be big for a linebacker if he fills out

So what is the concern with his academics?

 

[goldandblue]

I would like to have seen a little more from him defensively on his video but the kid is no doubt an athlete.

 

[IrishGrizz]

Well he certainly would be the biggest safety I have ever seen. He does seem to have a lot of things we are looking for (or just like) for our secondary/overall players:

-Plays QB, so he has awareness on both sides of the ball
-Serious size - if he ends up as a safety.... hell, he would be big for a linebacker if he fills out

So what is the concern with his academics?

From what I read, it was more along the lines of his 2 pals that could have some difficulties, therefore another reason he was the only one offered, unlike several other schools who offered all 3. IUB could clarify if I am all wrong.

 

[GoshenGipper]

From what I read, it was more along the lines of his 2 pals that could have some difficulties, therefore another reason he was the only one offered, unlike several other schools who offered all 3.

That's the general thought that everyone seems to have in this case.

 

[BDIrish4ever]

I would like to have seen a little more from him defensively on his video but the kid is no doubt an athlete.

Absolutely goldandblue, we do not see Ray Ray make one play in pass coverage, so I really do not think I can evaluate his Safety play accurately.
I have to agree with the rest of the thread that he seems built more for OLB than a Safety.

 

[wicket]

commited to miami(fl)

 

[Ironman8]

Dismissed from the Miami football team. Big loss - he was one of, if not the, best safeties in the nation.

 

[Rack Em]

Dismissed from the Miami football team. Big loss - he was one of, if not the, best safeties in the nation.

For what? I'm in Rome and haven't been following much.

 

[FLDomer]

Improper benefits...again!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Dismissed from the Miami football team. Big loss - he was one of, if not the, best safeties in the nation.

Not surprised...He should have left for the draft this past year.

 

[FLDomer]

Not surprised...He should have left for the draft this past year.

He should have been kicked off last yr when he tweeted a pic of his dinner that sports agent took him out for....which was offense #2 of improper benefits (Previous was Shapiro)

 

[connor_in]

For what? I'm in Rome and haven't been following much.

Rome, GA is really not that far out of the loop there Rack em

 

[BGIF]

Miami kicks Armstrong off team, will grant release if safety wants transfer - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Schedule and BCS Rankings

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Miami kicked senior safety Ray-Ray Armstrong off the football team Wednesday, and said it would give him a full release should he decide to transfer.
Armstrong was suspended for four games at the start of last season because he broke NCAA rules by accepting gifts from a former Miami booster. He missed another game later in the season while the school checked if other violations were committed when Armstrong had dinner with a friend who works in a public relations firm that handles professional athletes.

Miami will allow Armstrong to remain on scholarship at the school, if he desires.

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Leaving him on scholarship sends a mixed message. He should be not be rewarded for his egregious behavior with a free ride. He knew this was a violation yet chose to expose the school to investigation and punishment.

 

[Rack Em]

Rome, GA is really not that far out of the loop there Rack em

It is when you only have dial up