'10 FL RB Giovanni Bernard (UNC Commit)

[The Polish Irishman]

I would say he is gone at this point if he is going to take visits after his meeting with BK today.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

I would say he is gone at this point if he is going to take visits after his meeting with BK today.

Correct in my estimation as well.

 

[BGIF]

I would say he is gone at this point if he is going to take visits after his meeting with BK today.

He could be another 10 percenter.

 

[GOLDENISTHYTATE]

ESPN reports he will be visiting North Carolina and Oregon State. I completely understand the OSU visit what with his brother going there, but the North Carolina visit is interesting. I guess they could use a quality RB down there. I don't want to lose this kid but you gotta do what you gotta do.

If he does leave, callup Jordon James and let him know the spot is open again and that he can come play for the school that will beat USC next year.

 

[BGIF]

Jake Brown at IrishIllustrated reports Kelly and Hinton made an inhome visit to Bernard Tuesday night. This was the first face to face contact with the new coaching staff. Bernard will still make visits to ORSt and UNC.

 

[vernfootball1]

decomitted per isd, but says he is still considering us, and will make decision this week

 

[sportallyr]

I'd be pissed if he left and we didn't get any other running backs this class. We really need to get 2 RB this class with both Hughes and Allen leaving after next year.

 

[tko]

good luck kid

 

[Tate the Great]

I'd be pissed if he left and we didn't get any other running backs this class. We really need to get 2 RB this class with both Hughes and Allen leaving after next year.

It wouldn't be too much of an issue...if you didn't realize Jonas Gray still has a couple years of eligibility, 3 years of eligibility left for Theo Riddick, and Cierre Wood still has all 4 years of eligibility left after being red shirted this year...so if we need running backs, we will particularly need them next year and the year after.

 

[Irish.Ca]

Gio WAS a great prospect. He still IS a good prospect but who knows what he'll be like after the injury fully heals (haven't heard he's 100% yet). We have a pretty full stable of backs at this point before adding any this year. I would agree that its a position that you don't want to miss at any year but we're not looking at it as we are O-Line and Safety. I really hope we have another 5 early enrollee's next January to bolster this class even further!

 

[lovetheirish]

decommitted, scout says no interest in nd

 

[I Dont Miss Charlie]

decommitted, scout says no interest in nd

Possibly.

I doubt he would still consider coming to Notre Dame after decommiting following a visit by Brian Kelly.

 

[irish4ever]

decommitted, scout says no interest in nd

His loss!

 

[sportallyr]

So, I guess our pipeline from Saint Thomas Acquinas left with Weis.

 

[irishmarine]

Looks like the decommits are starting to stack up. Not a good feeling but we will see what BK can do with a full cycle next year. Until then I am still fully supporting mr Kelly and his staff.

 

[jason_h537]

Sucks. Guess that means Roberson will get more touches.

 

[irishandy]

Hopefully we can keep the good recruiting pipeline at his school in the future.

 

[Junkhead]

Quoted from South Bend Tribune.com..."There has been no official word about running back Giovanni Bernard's status with Irish, but the status of his commitment will likely be cleared up Thursday. Bernard committed to the Irish but last weekend visited North Carolina and also is involved with Oregon State."

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Giovanni Bernard - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[fitz_bu47]

Good luck to him, I understand he didn't verbal to Coach Kelly or this offense.

 

[tko]

good luck kid

 

[Ben E.]

butch davis!!!! hahahahahahaha good luck is right! he'll need it!

 

[woolybug25]

Bad break, kid. Gio tore his ACL and is out for the season.

http://http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article26221.aspx

 

[mgriff]

Aww that sucks. Hopefully he can take this time to learn the offense and put himself in a great mental position to succeed next year.

 

[tko]

i get pissed when we lose out on recruits etc, but hate to see a guy get injured. agree mgriff, learn the system, take care of academic work and get healed and ready to compete.

 

[beryirish]

rushed for 150 yards and 2 TDs.....blast him!

...just thought I'd share

 

[NDPhilly]

rushed for 150 yards and 2 TDs.....blast him!

...just thought I'd share

What a 3 headed monster that would have been

 

[Buster Bluth]

Rumors that he will transfer to Ohio State are out there.

**** Urban Meyer, if true.

 

[Rack Em]

Rumors that he will transfer to Ohio State are out there.

**** Urban Meyer, if true.

He's not the same style running back as Ty Isaac, but in theory that could help us land him for depth reasons. Also, maybe it'll **** off Jaylon Smith's brother too.

C'mon Urban. Be the underhanded douche we all know you are.

 

[NDPhilly]

Was hoping when this came up that he was transferring to ND.