'09 PA OL Neil Moloney

[GoshenGipper]

Neil Moloney - OG (6'3"/244lbs)
Holy Name HS (Mohnton, PA)

Schools of Interest:
Notre Dame
Rutgers
USC

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Moloney drawn to Notre Dame

Tragedy brought Neil Moloney here. But his move to the United States from Ireland shortly after his mother's death at age six helped introduce the junior prospect to a sport that may shape his life in an unforeseen way.

"There were some tragic events — my mother died — that brought me here," Moloney said. "My mother now introduced me to football. I played rugby when I was younger so I couldn't wait to play."

Moloney, now a 6-foot-3, 244-pound two-way lineman from Mohnton, Pa., started his career as a skinny safety but later grew out of that position. Last season he started both ways as a sophomore.

"I actually played tackle this year because we had two all-district guards," he said. "So, I filled in at tackle. I was going to be all-city but I blew out my shoulder in the eighth game making a tackle on defense."

Moloney's experience in rugby has helped him to develop the nasty streak he plays with on the football field.

"I haven't had much experience but I know I've developed every year," he said. "I play balls to the wall for 48 minutes and play hard-nosed football. I try to beat on everyone."

That style of play has helped Moloney draw early interest from several top schools including Rutgers, Penn State, Florida, Florida State and Texas. He's made unofficial visits to Rutgers and plans to attend several summer camps including one at Notre Dame.

"Being a kid from Ireland, I've always liked Notre Dame," he said. "I have always wanted to play for ND."

Moloney wants to develop further as a lineman, even though there is no glory associated with the position. He knows without the big guys up front, there wouldn't be any glory in the end zone.

"If there weren't any offensive lineman opening up holes, the running backs wouldn't be getting the big runs," he said. "As an offensive lineman, you have to take pride in that."

Moloney spent the past 17 weeks rehabbing his injured shoulder and is now looking forward to getting back on the field. If one of those fields is in South Bend this summer, the international lineman may find some of that development that he's looking for.

 

[johnnd05]

From a report on the Schuman National Underclassman Combine, where he won the award for top offensive lineman:

Pennsylvania was represented yet again with the OL MVP, sophomore Neil Moloney of Holy Name High School. Moloney, 6-foot-3.5 and 246-pounds, was dominant during 1-on-1’s and had a 5.18 shuttle, 5.48 40, 7’7.5” broad, and 23.5-inch vertical.

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[johnnd05]

And one more bit, this time from an Irish paper:

Friday, May 04, 2007

Young Waterford man making his mark in American football

NEIL Moloney, a native of Waterford who moved to the U.S. in 1996, has earned the United States‘ National Underclassmen Top Offensive Lineman 2007 award’ at the 2007 National Freshman and Sophomore American Football Combine competition hosted by Shuman’s Elite Training of Lincoln Park, New Jersey.

NEIL Moloney, a native of Waterford who moved to the U.S. in 1996, has earned the United States‘NationalUnderclassmen Top Offensive Lineman 2007 award’ at the 2007 National Freshman and Sophomore American Football Combine competition hosted by Shuman’s Elite Training of Lincoln Park, New Jersey. Neil was born in Waterford to John Moloney and the late Pauline Cooper-Moloney. The family moved to the United States after Pauline’s death, where Neil began his American Football career at age 6 in Cranford, New Jersey.

Neil is the grandson of Betty Cooper, and the late Jimmy Cooper, of Morrisson’s Road, Waterford. He is also the grandson of the late Jimmy and Mary Moloney, of Ballybeg.

Neil currently resides in Mohnton, Pa with his parents, John and Carlene Weachock- Moloney, and sisters, Orla and Clare Frances.

The six foot, four inch, 250-pound Moloney is the premier offensive and defensive right tackle for Holy Name High School, Reading, Pa where he earned a starting position on the Varsity Football team, usually reserved for second and third year high school players. Schuman’s National Underclassmen Combine provides a focused environment that allows first and second year high school students in the United States to showcase their ability for university sports recruiters.

The national event is the only competition of its kind in the United States that is open to all first and second year American High School Football players. Moloney competed among hundreds of high school players during the twoday event. Athletes had the opportunity to showcase their ability in theirs pecific position. Moloney took home the top honours for his ability on the “Offensive Line.”

 

[goldandblue]

Will we recruit him as a OL or DL? size a little questionable for OL isn't it? But I guess he is young and still growing. What's your thoughts?

 

[GoIrish41]

He could easily be 280-300 by the end of his senior year. Just a growin boy.

 

[goldandblue]

He could easily be 280-300 by the end of his senior year. Just a growin boy.

I bet he'll be eating his wheaties!

 

[The Polish Irishman]

I bet he'll be eating his wheaties!

I bet he will be eating potatoes

 

[The Polish Irishman]

any update on the Irish Lad?

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

Woooooooowwwwwwwww...kid is from my rival high school. Sorry, guys. Don't know anything about him but I can find out. My dad is great friends with this kid's head coach.