'11 MI RB Justice Hayes (Michigan Commit)

[TerryTate]

According to Rivals - he has hired a speed coach to help him work on his top end speed, which is really the only criticism he's received from scouts. Should be a stud.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Awesome. One down, now add a couple FL boys within the week and it's a banner week for Kelly Green and the Irish!

Welcome aboard Justice!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Welcome Justice Hayes!

 

[TerryTate]

Are the MSU boards having a mental breakdown?

 

[NewEnglandGuy]

NICE. We are in good shape to get to 15 before practice even starts...with our record the last 3 years and a new coach...impressive. Welcome Justice

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

looks like a good fit, WELCOME!!!!!!!!!

 

[ab2cmiller]

I looked at one .... and they were pretty much resigned to this fate earlier. No big surprise to anyone that he chose the Irish.

Of course like all fans, they are trying to convince themselves that the recent MSU running back commit is better anyhow. LOL

 

[rocket31]

Are the MSU boards having a mental breakdown?

just the typical...

"we didnt want him anyways"

"this is no news, we knew this for awhile now"

"we got our guys we want"

yada, yada, yada...standard fan drama.

 

[nd1]

welcome aboard justice. weekend starting off really good.

 

[Irish4Life09]

this is good news to wake up to.
i love AA,but we really havnt had a dynamic running back since darius walker left us early.
this kid sounds a lot like him, and im very excited to see him on our team.

 

[SoInIrishFan]

Hayes commits to Irish

Hayes commits to Irish

Notre Dame Football Recruiting

 

[SoInIrishFan]

When do the mods move this up to the "stickies"?

 

[TerryTate]

this is good news to wake up to.
i love AA,but we really havnt had a dynamic running back since darius walker left us early.
this kid sounds a lot like him, and im very excited to see him on our team.

Justice is going to a very versatile player. His agility is tremendous. His entire highlight film is filled with Chris Berman WHOOP!'s.

 

[JDAtlanta]

I love that we beat out Sparty and the Skunkbears for a Michigan running back.

 

[BirdmanND06]

Welcome to the family Justice! It's great to get a RB with the all around skills he possesses.

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

Welcome Justice! You will love the land of the Irish!

 

[BGIF]

Solid piece by Steve Hare

Solid piece by Steve Hare

IrishIllustrated.com - Hayes commits to Irish challenge

Steve Hare

7/30

He's been Irish for 2 weeks. Told the coaches he wanted to wait for his press conference.

On academics:

"I used to be a knucklehead. I matured a lot and learned a lot of things. I've seen a lot of things and now I just know what not to do ... I knew I wanted an education but I was fumbling between education and having fun, but ultimately I wanted to take on that challenge of getting a great education and setting myself up for the future."

On Kelly's Offense:

"We run the same exact offense ... I watched some of their spring game and saw the same stuff we do at high school. The same things I perfect now I can do at Notre Dame."

On Humility:

"It's safe to say I have the best hands in high school. I actually put that on Facebook that I have a great pair of hands ... I can do a lot of things with my body too and that's going to help me out when I step on campus."

"I may not be the fastest kid but I'm fast and I'm working on it ... I've been hearing those doubters saying, 'oh, he's not that fast.' That hurts. It hurts. I've been working a lot."

His trainer has already modified his running motion. Get the stop watches out.

I don't know how his live interviews are but his quotes in this interview remind me of Darius Walker. If he plays like Darius I'll be pleased. Darius did well in at ND without an afterburner. He would have done even better in a Kelly style offense.

 

[fitz_bu47]

I watched the video on Rivals, he seemed like a very happy, excited teenager with his head on straight.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Welcome Justice! Go Irish!

 

[military_irish]

Welcome Aboard, very good decision

 

[HawaiianIrish]

Justice is served. Welcome to the ND Ohana (family). Go Irish

 

[Ben E.]

congrats justice!!!

 

[BestBIrish47]

I am fired up over this one... he has great vision

 

[goldandblue]

Great News! Welcome to the Family!

 

[Legacy]

“Nothing is to be preferred before Justice.” Sophocles

Welcome to Notre Dame, Justice.

 

[GreatGolson]

Finally we get a true RB out of high school, this kid has the potential to be a HUGE boost the the ND offense in 2011 or 2012

 

[Junkhead]

Rivals doesn't seem to think his speed is an issue.
Justice Hayes Pictures and Photo Gallery - Yahoo! Sports
They have his speed rated as "blue chip"

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

YEAH BUDDY!!!

Welcome to the family Justice.

Aaron Lynch I hope your next!!

 

[Ben E.]

Justice Hayes - Yahoo! Sports

 

[NDPhilly]

Rivals has him listed the highest of scout, rivals, and ESPN. Max Preps had him as there 59th best player right after Aaron Lynch who is sitting at 60th.