'09 HI LB Manti Te'o (Notre Dame Man)

[IHateMarkMay]

The Banquet

 

[goldandblue]

watch two of his possible teams at the ND-USC game.

 

[SoCalDomer]

Syracuse - November 22nd.

This is our 1 and only home game after Pitt. If Manti can't make it to this game on a visit, what are his options?

He could attend anytime; official vists aren't limited to game weekends.

They are commonly used as official visit opportunities because the coaches want the recruit to see the school the way it will be for them on gamedays, though.

Or there is also the football banquet which the other 2009 commits attend along with the team.

 

[Mattmags]

just my thoughts....Purely based on what i read and observe online, It looks like we are right in the mix for Manti's services. However, I'm not too confident about ND in the end. It just seems like BYU and USC would be likely choices.

USC's general success and linebacker success has got to be a plus for Manti. As well as location.

BYU would be a fitting atmosphere spiritually for Manti. This seemes to be the school of most interest to his family.

Notre Dame is on the rise, only just now finding an identity. The linebacking corps has yet to establish itself as a dominant unit on defense and geographically speaking...you get the point. Of course with negatives, there are the regular positives about Notre Dame.

I just feel like, at 18 yrs. old, a kid is going to be heavily influenced by his family and being closer to home. He wants an NFL future and Notre Dame hasn't yet proven to be able to do that for him as a linebacker. USC has.

 

[irishmarine]

time to start praying again

 

[Irishlew]

Is UCLA gonna offer Manti's entire team?

Is UCLA gonna offer Manti's entire team?

Roby Toma a 2 star WR commits to the Bruins right after Dalton Hilliard commits. I guess they figure if they take his entire HS team Te'o might commit too.


Scout.com: Hawaii WR Headed To Mainland
Scout.com: Hilliard is a Buffnblu Bruin

 

[General Colon Bowel]

I'm not sure why, but Rivals has pretty much taken Notre Dame out of the picture.

"LB Manti Te'o, Honolulu Punahou: It certainly looks as if this decision will come down to USC and BYU, with the Cougars in the lead. Te'o still has a long list and took an official visit to UCLA, but this appears to be a two-team race."

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Recruiting picture clearing for five stars

 

[phork]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Recruiting picture clearing for five stars

Says its between USC & BYU.

Free article.

 

[irishmarine]

i hope theyre wrong

 

[MirageSmack]

That's suprising he wouldn't even consider ND after all CW has done. Whether he goes here or not, you'd think we'd be top 3.

 

[Folsteam_Ahead]

now weis can set his sights of other recruits and make a big push there. hopefully it's not too late to draw in some top tier talent.

 

[NDFan78]

no chance he is going to be irish. He will go to USC or BYU.

^^^^^^^^^^ 05-01-2008
Wow what a surprise.

 

[ptrigger]

^^^^^^^^^^ 05-01-2008
Wow what a surprise.

dont break your arm patin yourself on the back

 

[IrishAddiction]

okay so this article doesnt really have anything to do with teo but it has charlie talking about recruiting. found it interesting figured i would share it.

Wieneke: Going the extra mile paying off for recruiting - Notre Dame Central - NBCSports.com

 

[IrishAddiction]

and as for the rivals article, they have always been slightly anti nd so i wouldnt look to far into that. nobody knows for sure, including the recruiting analysts, until the recruit either states it clearly to someone, or even until they sign along the dotted line. he has yet to say that notre dame is out of the picture, the rivals writer is only assuming.

 

[ACamp1900]

is UCLA back in the game here... or was the post in Shaq's thread a mistake??

 

[SoCalDomer]

see my comments in Shaq's thread re: that comment about Manti.

but the short answer is yes, they could be in it.

UCLA may creep up into one of the top spots this weekend with a good visit. He speaks highly of Norm Chow, who is also Mormon, and all of Manti's interviews mention how highly he values going somewhere that shares his values.

also, Norm Chow went to the same HS as Manti. the visit to UCLA may have been a big hit. who knows until he verbals.

 

[ACamp1900]

I hear Charlie converted to the tabernacle last week......

 

[tko]

I hear Charlie converted to the tabernacle last week......

he wants a few more wives.

 

[irishmarine]

i think he lucked out with maura

 

[tko]

i think he lucked out with maura

oh he's definitely an overachiever and s/b thankful for having a good woman in his life.

now, manti, pls at least visit south bend.

 

[IrishAddiction]

Recently ESPN analyst Billy Tucker had another slew of questions thrown his way, talked about Teo. Said he thinks it will come down to USC and ND, with UCLA a long shot in third place. Take it for what its worth. Also talks about Shaqs commitment, ND defensive line, ND vs. BC for recruits, and Weis' job security. Link below.

ESPN: Chat with Scouts Inc.'s Billy Tucker - SportsNation

 

[roto-stud]

Nice find Irish Add... I enjoyed the article...

 

[irishmarine]

yeah it was a good read and gives us some hope for manti

 

[IrishInFl]

What happened to BYU? I thought his family loved the place.

 

[IrishAddiction]

What happened to BYU? I thought his family loved the place.

yeah, i found it kinda odd he didnt even mention BYU either..... but then again it is ESPN so you can only take it for what it is worth, just one guys opinion.

 

[nd1988]

About the article.... It says that ND and SC are in the mix. What makes me think about is how both SC's LB's are gonna "possibly" enter the draft. Meaning, the LB position at SC is gonna be wide open. Something to think about....

 

[Irishlew]

About the article.... It says that ND and SC are in the mix. What makes me think about is how both SC's LB's are gonna "possibly" enter the draft. Meaning, the LB position at SC is gonna be wide open. Something to think about....

well he won't be playing till the 2011 season anyway...with his 2 year mission.

 

[nd1988]

well he won't be playing till the 2011 season anyway...with his 2 year mission.

I thought he played for his freshman, sophmore seasons....went on his mission....and then finished up his junior, senior years...?....

 

[IrishAddiction]

About the article.... It says that ND and SC are in the mix. What makes me think about is how both SC's LB's are gonna "possibly" enter the draft. Meaning, the LB position at SC is gonna be wide open. Something to think about....

i have to think Chris Galiappo has one of those positions locked down after the starters leave. remember watching the kid in the AAA game when jimmy was in it and he won the MVP as a MLB. he would have been a 4 year starter at ND easily, and instead he is riding the pine. too bad.