'09 CA WR Shaquelle Evans (ND Verbal 11/7/08)

[irishmarine]

its still great to hear over and over again

 

[SoCalDomer]

no, he verballed to USC.

 

[JeremyND07]

GREAT news! I agree lock up some DL men and we are in great shape with this class!

 

[sportallyr]

It feels so good to routinely steal recruits out of the poodle's backyard. Now let's get a few more big name recruits on the defensive side and this could easily be another top 10 class.

Go Irish - Beat BC!

 

[tko]

charlie will be forced to score more points now to keep everyone happy. no more conservative 2nd halfs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[goldandblue]

Hey Mods, what about a front page posting for the exiciting news of Shaq's commitment?

Sorry if someone has already requested it.

 

[Irishlew]

BTW...can we get his name spelled correctly on the 2009 commitments on the main page?

 

[IrishAddiction]

Okay, so does everybody remember that game suspension shaq got for the two excessive celebration penalties awhile back. i just read what the two penalties were actually for. One was because he took his helmet off when running off the field to the sideline with a teammate after a touchdown, and the other was for pointing his finger in the air as to single #1(not towards the other team or in a taunting style). Evidently, according to a writer for NBC.com, both of the penalties were kinda unnecessary for the refs to call and he wasnt taunting or anything like some people had previously said.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Yeah, the L.A. Times writer who was at the game (or who talked to the coach) indicated that the penalties were 'nitpicky', and that it has nothing to do with fighting, excessive taunting, or anything like that. His coach was quick to come to his defense, saying that he's a GREAT kid. The coach actually went overboard in his praise, to make sure everyone knew that his attitude was great. This kid is ND material through and through...

 

[NDsuperfan09]

Watched this kids senior tape and he is officially my favorite commit now. He is big, long, athletic, and he plays with a swagger. Kid is going to be unreal in this offense.

 

[Irishlew]

link?

 

[The Polish Irishman]

I would like to see him return punts next year.

 

[Irishlew]

found an outstanding video...check it out.

YouTube - SHAQ EVANS 2008 MID SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
YouTube - SHAQUELLE EVANS US ARMY ALL- AMERICAN

 

[IrishAddiction]

Yep heres another player confirming weis is sticking around at least one more year..... probably never even looked into Meyer. Congrats to the great ND administration.

Evans: Weis not going anywhere

 

[IrishAddiction]

Did evans get hurt in the Hawaii all star game. I dont have a premium subscription to blueandgold.com, but it doesnt sound good from the start of the article that they show. JW, thanks for any info. Link below.

BlueandGold.com

 

[wicket]

on another forum they were saying it was just some bruising or maybe a strain nothing serious prolly. Lets just hope they are right

 

[chyrspchuck]

yeah i heard the same thing. sounds like he will be ok.

 

[General Colon Bowel]

Evans jumped a few spots ahead of Cierre Wood in the ESPN rankings.

 

[wicket]

jep espn likes our class, they like stockton way better than either scout or rivals. Lets just hope they are right. I'd love to have us an impact DT. (totally unrelated) Is it just me btw or has Garret Gilbert the texas qb recruit (and strangely enough espn's first rated qb now) got a face that you just want to punch (a so called hit-me-face). cause really I'd like to do a workout on that face of him dunno why just an hit-me-face.

 

[chyrspchuck]

i wouldn't mind punching that barkley in the face either.....just me.

 

[WabashFalcon]

Just curious, why has Shaq been tumbling down the draft boards lately? He was so high and has fell... pretty hard considering his former position.

 

[nthurman]

because he committed to nd

 

[chyrspchuck]

In rivals he took a little tumble, in ESPN he actually went above Cierre now.

 

[irish4ever]

In rivals he took a little tumble, in ESPN he actually went above Cierre now.

Figures (numbers) don't lie, liars figure! Who cares about what number they are, they're both good players and they're on their way to ND .... nuff said!

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Figures (numbers) don't lie, liars figure! Who cares about what number they are, they're both good players and they're on their way to ND .... nuff said!

Right on Irish4ever!

 

[IrishAddiction]

Good write up on Evans. link below.

South Bend Tribune: Shaq ready to stand out at ND

 

[chyrspchuck]

#26 receiver now after being the 5th best player overall according to Rivals, dropped out of the top 100.......I hate everyone but ND and the people on this board.....sort of joking.

 

[fitz_bu47]

rivals is a f'n joke

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

I really think both Cierre and Shaq have the POTENTIAL to play right away. Not saying either will necessarily start, but they both have the ability to step in and contribute as freshmen. Mark my words, Shaq will get minutes as a frosh. Not saying he will be like Floyd was this year, but guys like Kamara, Goodman, Walker,and others will have to bust their butts in Spring and Summer in order to stay ahead of him on the roster. I am so pumped about the possibility some day of Floyd on one side, Shaq on the other, and Tate in the slot. Then add Cierre in the back field. WOW!!!

 

[OCIrish]

#26 receiver now after being the 5th best player overall according to Rivals, dropped out of the top 100.......I hate everyone but ND and the people on this board.....sort of joking.

Don't worry about the recruiting sites, half the time they are completly wrong. Don't lose any sleep over the dropping in rankings. These kids will come in and be productive.