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

[HawaiianIrish]

it's the 3 National Championships they will help Notre Dame win in the next 4-6 years

 

[wicket]

it's the 3 National Championships they will help Notre Dame win in the next 4-6 years

the ring and middle finger years are the two years that manti is on his mission then

 

[IrishAddiction]

Dont know if anyone else realized this, but Teo helped us to bring in the top LB class in the 09 recruiting season. #1 in the nation, lets hope it translates onto the field next season as well. its on irishillustrated.com if anyone wants to look at it... the link keeps screwing up on here for some reason and wont show.




and as for the picture, i do believe what they are doing is the "rock on" hand motion. my ex was going to college to be an interpreter.

 

[wicket]

the rb ratings on that same stuff make no sense to me though, we have more start and better rating then lsu but we are still behind them. someone really needs to explain that to me

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

Here's a free quote from the UA game practice analysis to get you guys even more excited!!

Man among boys
It was quickly apparent that White inside linebacker Manti Te'o (Honolulu/Punahou) is this year's version of last year's top-ranked player DaQuan Bowers, who is now at Clemson. Whether matching up with backs in the passing game or filling downhill against the run, his ability was far superior to his competition. His thick frame was even more impressive in person, as was his explosiveness. Te'o is the complete package and, similar to Bowers, should be a player who makes an immediate impact as a true freshman next fall.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Here's an interview I ran across with Manti and his entire family right after he announced. Hope I'm not re-posting this:

Manti Te'o and his Ohana choose Notre Dame on National Letter of Intent Day! - Hawaii State

Fantastic interview. A little hard to hear at times because of the background noise and he's so softspoken, but it's still great. He and his family are great people, and his younger sister predicted ND from the start! I'm so glad we get to root for him, because it would be hard NOT to root for a kid like this...

 

[NDty9]

This may be a stupid question, but im just curious to hear your opinions on Manti's impact on ND football, both Instant and long term.... SOOO pumped about him coming!!

 

[IrishInFl]

This may be a stupid question, but im just curious to hear your opinions on Manti's impact on ND football, both Instant and long term.... SOOO pumped about him coming!!

That's not a stupid question. We don't really know what it means yet, but it could mean that top tier players from the west (such as Chris Martin) will be more willing to come to ND. It could also mean that, depending if we get Jake Heaps, that we may be able to compete with BYU for LDS players.

 

[NDty9]

I was thinking the same... seems like he may have opened up a whole new level of players that we can land now.... VERY NICE !

 

[Rocket's Rocket Fan]

That's not a stupid question. We don't really know what it means yet, but it could mean that top tier players from the west (such as Chris Martin) will be more willing to come to ND. It could also mean that, depending if we get Jake Heaps, that we may be able to compete with BYU for LDS players.

I totally agree. I would just like to add that it could also open the door to more kids from Hawaii.

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

Yea this signing means so much to our program. First off we got the top defensive player in this class. Second we've made a big splash and 2010 recruits have taken notice, and 3rd like above posters said, it opens up a lot more doors for us.

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

The Prez even had to comment on him...

With the pressing issue of the stimulus plan and the overall economy, there was another topic of serious discussion Monday on Air Force One.

NewsCenter 16 has learned that the President wanted to know about the reaction of Irish football fans to the signing of Manti Te'o.

When told it was positive, the president, who attended the same high school in Hawaii as Te'o, assured the Indiana congressional contingent plus former congressmen Lee Hamilton and Tim Roemer that Te'o would star for the Irish.

We've learned that the president knew the entire stats package on Te'o in addition to the recruiting details on how the fellow Punahou graduate came to pick the Irish.

 

[irishmarine]

glad we have a prez who is a sports fan, i just hope he concentrates more on other things than ball

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

I love what Jon Tenuta said about him...In his interview he said Te'o is as good as he's seen since Andy Katzenboyer at OSU...thats some pretty high praise....

 

[chyrspchuck]

Katzenmoyer isn't it......what ever happened to that guy.....sure didn't do anything in the nfl.


oh, just read it was due to a neck injury he suffered during his first year in nfl.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/1998/0831_large.jpg

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

Yea, he was just talking about pure talent out of HS...Katz was a very productive LB at OSU..

 

[Irishlew]

Yea, he was just talking about pure talent out of HS...Katz was a very productive LB at OSU..

fuck yeah he was...best college LB I've seen.

 

[Irishlew]

Andrew Warren Katzenmoyer (born December 2, 1977 in Westerville, Ohio) is a former professional American football player and the first Butkus Award-winning middle linebacker to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Katzenmoyer wore number 45 at Ohio State, a number which was previously worn by two time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin who gave Katzenmoyer permission to wear the number.

Katzenmoyer was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He suffered a neck injury during his first season with the Patriots that eventually forced him to have surgery and miss half of the 2000 season. During training camp in 2001, Katzenmoyer walked out without permission, citing concern about a feeling in his neck. He was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. The Patriots cut Katzenmoyer before the beginning of the 2002 season, and he has not returned to professional football.[1]

Katzenmoyer is currently completing his bachelor's degree at Otterbein College and is also the owner of Life Improvement Functional Training (L.I.F.T.), a personal training studio in Westerville, Ohio.

Here's hoping Te'o turns out to be anything like Katzenmoyer.

 

[HawaiianIrish]

when its all over they will be saying "boy i hope so and so turns out to be anything like Manti Te'o"

 

[Irishlew]

when its all over they will be saying "boy i hope so and so turns out to be anything like Manti Te'o"

i hope so...i can't wait to get my #5 jersey.

 

[HawaiianIrish]

i hope so...i can't wait to get my #5 jersey.

You can buy one now.. The current #5 is a stud too (Armando Allen)

Speaking of that Te'o mentioned on a Hawaii radio talk show that while he was o his recruiting trip at ND that he tried on Armando's #5 jersey and fell in love.

After Te'o signed his LOI with the Irish he told a reporter that Notre Dame's uniforms are sick.

He is just a kid after all

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

Nice...thats awesome bro

 

[nd1988]

If Manti would of signed earlier...Who here thinks it would of helped our recuiting?

 

[irishmarine]

i think it would have. players want to be around other top end talent

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

If Manti would of signed earlier...Who here thinks it would of helped our recuiting?

Would have been nice but I really think he was one of the few recruits who needed the time to figure out where he wanted to go...If he would have committed early, it would not have been to us...So I'm really glad he took his time.

 

[irishmarine]

im not mad about him taking his time. he did what he had to so he knew in his heart where to be. glad it was us and cant wait to see him on the field. i was just saying it may have perked some other kids interest and they may have looked at us a little harder

 

[Clausen2Kamara]

im not mad about him taking his time. he did what he had to so he knew in his heart where to be. glad it was us and cant wait to see him on the field. i was just saying it may have perked some other kids interest and they may have looked at us a little harder

I totally agree.

 

[NDinL.A.]

A couple more things on Te'o:

*** I was talking to my diehard ND friend who really is in tune with these things, and he was me a few more things about the Te'o recruitment:

1) During Manti's visit, CW had him meet with the 3 or 4 Mormon professors at ND. The profs told Manti about what a faith-filled university ND is, and how he'd be free to worship how he pleased without having to worry about it being looked down upon.

2) I'm not sure if this is even possible, but the ND people were telling Te'o just to tell them where he wanted to do his mission and they had contacts all over the world (I believe the contacts part, but I'm not sure a missionary is allowed to dictate where he goes on his mission). This part I'd take with a grain of salt.

3) Brian Polian flew to Hawaii and was at his practice EVERY THURSDAY. Unreal. Polian wouldn't bug him; he just said he was there to watch and he'd be there every week, and if he had any questions just ask. Unbelievable dedication shown by CW, Polian and the staff. Polian wasn't overbearing at all; he played this recruit the EXACT right way. Outstanding.

**** Another sign from God (I like to think): A student from nearby Mt. St. Mary's college is observing me as part of the process for her to become a teacher. Turns out she's from Hawaii. When she told me she was from Hawaii, I asked if she'd heard of Manti, and she looked at me like I was crazy. Of course she's heard of him! Her best friend goes to ND, another friend of hers played football with Manti for 2 years, and she was hoping that Manti would choose ND. I told her to look behind her, and she saw my ND calendar and other ND paraphenalia, and she told me all her Manti stories (and yes all you horn-dogs; she's very attractive--part Hawaiian, Chinese, and Irish, a tad bit overweight though. I got a fantastic lady that I love to death and I would NEVER step out on her, but I will admit this girl is very easy on the eyes.

Oh yeah, getting back to Te'o. Umm, he's really good...

 

[Irishlew]

A couple more things on Te'o:

*** I was talking to my diehard ND friend who really is in tune with these things, and he was told me a few more things about the Te'o recruitment:

1) During Manti's visit, CW had him meet with the 3 or 4 Mormon professors at ND. The profs told Manti about what a faith-filled university ND is, and how he'd be free to worship how he pleased without having to worry about it being looked down upon.

2) I'm not sure if this is even possible, but the ND people were telling Te'o just to tell them where he wanted to do his mission and they had contacts all over the world (I believe the contacts part, but I'm not sure a missionary is allowed to dictate where he goes on his mission). This part I'd take with a grain of salt.

3) Brian Polian flew to Hawaii and was at his practice EVERY THURSDAY. Unreal. Polian wouldn't bug him; he just said he was there to watch and he'd be there every week, and if he had any questions just ask. Unbelievable dedication shown by CW, Polian and the staff. Polian wasn't overbearing at all; he played this recruit the EXACT right way. Outstanding.

**** Another sign from God (I like to think): A student from nearby Mt. St. Mary's college is observing me as part of the process for her to become a teacher. Turns out she's from Hawaii. When she told me she was from Hawaii, I asked if she'd heard of Manti, and she looked at me like I was crazy. Of course she's heard of him! Her best friend goes to ND, another friend of hers played football with Manti for 2 years, and she was hoping that Manti would choose ND. I told her to look behind her, and she saw my ND calendar and other ND paraphenalia, and she told me all her Manti stories (and yes all you horn-dogs; she's very attractive--part Hawaiian, Chinese, and Irish, a tad bit overweight though. I got a fantastic lady that I love to death and I would NEVER step out on her, but I will admit this girl is very easy on the eyes.

Oh yeah, getting back to Te'o. Umm, he's really good...

LMAO...you dirty dog you.

 

[irishfan]

If that is true about Polian then that is pretty nuts. Dont think any others did that