'09 IL OL Chris Watt (ND Verbal 7/13/08)

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Sorry ND=NC, I didn't realize he was at ND's practice.

 

[rockne19]

He would be a big catch for us.

 

[Irish 83]

I have a good feeling about this guy.

He would be a great player to get.

 

[NDboy15]

It would be pretty nice to get him.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

How many times has he been to campus? Anyone know?

 

[IrishGrizz]

Looked at a list and saw him here for 4 visits- Jr day, a couple of practices and one of the games last year. That is a good sign. Now there may be someone who can further clarify whether or not he was actually present all 4 times, as sometimes these guys schedule and cancell later.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

4 times sounds pretty good.

 

[OCIrish]

Is he coming for the Blue\Gold game?

 

[IrishGrizz]

No, he was here for Junior days 28-30 March and a visit to practice 14 April. Sometimes it works into their schedule better on some weekends than others.

 

[Epitome]

He was here for both the junior days, (Feb, Mar) the practice a couple of days ago and the Duke game last year.

 

[WeisWeisBaby]

We Won That Game!!!!

 

[Legacy]

Now that Justin Boren, ex-Michigan starting guard, will be playing for Ohio State, Notre Dame should look even more attractive.
ESPN - Lineman who left Michigan to play for Ohio State in 2009 - College Football

 

[piyachi]

Yea I think we are in pretty good standing with him considering the number of visits. Maybe he will be the T-Rob of this year? Nabbing a top lineman should probably be our next target of recruiting considering we have a top DL, 2 top RB, and a (hopefully - he looks it) top TE. OL, DE and OLB seem to be at the top of the need list now - would love to get Watt and Shrive to keep things rolling.

 

[Epitome]

Now that Justin Boren, ex-Michigan starting guard, will be playing for Ohio State, Notre Dame should look even more attractive.
ESPN - Lineman who left Michigan to play for Ohio State in 2009 - College Football

You guys are right on the mark. OSU has one of the best if not the best O-lines in the country. It will be a couple of years if Chris wants playing time there. This definitely helps us out.

 

[ant80]

Now that Justin Boren, ex-Michigan starting guard, will be playing for Ohio State, Notre Dame should look even more attractive.
ESPN - Lineman who left Michigan to play for Ohio State in 2009 - College Football

You guys are right on the mark. OSU has one of the best if not the best O-lines in the country. It will be a couple of years if Chris wants playing time there. This definitely helps us out.

Just FYI, we will graduate 3 starting OL this year, and 5 total. There's going to be a lot of spots open for competition next year (2009).

 

[Epitome]

Not after block O and Boren take over

 

[AlbuquerqueIrishFan]

Just FYI, we will graduate 3 starting OL this year, and 5 total. There's going to be a lot of spots open for competition next year (2009).

The Buckeyes had a nice 2008 recruiting class for O lineman with Mike Adams & Michael Brewsterm 5* kids and JB Shugarts 4*, plus the transfer of the Michigan kid hopefully gives Watt more to consider when looking at the Buckeyes.

 

[IrishGrizz]

This gives us three interior linemen in this class with Mewhort, Linsley, and Boren. Hall is our biggie left, and he projects at left tackle IMO with the ability to play right and both guard positions.

I would love to have Watt in this class, and I'm sure the coaches would too, but I'm not sure he fits anymore. The Boren transfer really changed everything with regards to our o-line recruiting. He's probably going to be penciled into a starting spot starting next year.

Got this from another board from a OSU fan. Instead of paraphrasing, I will quote him and give him the credit. Point is, the signing of Lindsey probably helps us w Watt.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Got this from another board from a OSU fan. Instead of paraphrasing, I will quote him and give him the credit. Point is, the signing of Lindsey probably helps us w Watt.[/QUOTE]

Lets hope he's right.

 

[SoCalDomer]

Although Watt has more than 20 offers, a few teams stand out to him. ND, PSU and Ohio State are among his top schools, though he has yet to name a top-5.

He is attempting to schedule a summer time visit to ND.

 

[irishmarine]

i sure hope so. we need some more lineman. wish we could land a stud tackle.

 

[Epitome]

I think we will put it hard on Watt over the next month. I know he is visiting again, but don't have a date.

 

[irishmarine]

thanks for keeping us in the loop nd, who da man? you da man!

 

[irish4ever]

Any further word on him visiting ND this summer or indication on who he's leaning towards?

 

[irishmarine]

i read on another board that it doesnt look good for us with him.

 

[IrishGrizz]

Might be under pressure right now to grab one of the few OLine slots left for osu

 

[irishmarine]

thats not good. that could rush him into making avery bad decision. (bad decision being osu)

 

[IrishGrizz]

At least not as good as he could make (meaning ND)

 

[Epitome]

Watt is visiting ND in the next couple of weeks. don't believe the smoke with OSU fans until you hear it from the mouth of the recruit.

 

[irishmarine]

but wheres theres smoke there may be fire. i dont wanna get burned again