'11 IL WR DaVaris Daniels (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[IrishinSyria]

We lose players all the time due to admissions.

Ryan Williams of Virginia Tech supposedly wanted to be Irish but didn't qualify for whatever reason. Supposedly.

Jonathan Baldwin supposedly wanted to be Irish but didn't qualify, period. He had like a 2.8 GPA and weak course work, very weak test scores (very low SAT).

etc...

It happens. Let go.

Maybe Davaris can't qualify. Maybe he can't do early enrollment. Who knows.

None of those stories should stop us from publicly cheering for him to make it here. Why should we fans ever let go hopes and dreams for ourselves and our wished-for kids until it actually happens that someone didn't make it??

I think that those stories were in response to this post (below) in particular, not to the general idea of the kid coming to ND. We should cheer for this kid, but it's not a purely football decision as is implied below. ND has those standards for a reason.

the way I look at it is, either we let him commit and join ND and become a threat at WR... OR we let him go to Miami and watch him catching passes against us in a couple years.

All that being said, I fully agree with this last sentiment:

Everything that I've heard about Daniels indicates that he'd be a wonderful addition to Notre Dame, and maybe even an inspirational story. All good wishes to you, young man. Your dream is our dream too.

As usual, well said OMM.

 

[nd1]

the way I look at it is, either we let him commit and join ND and become a threat at WR... OR we let him go to Miami and watch him catching passes against us in a couple years.

nd doesn't care about what anybody does but nd. if the kid doesn't have the grades they won't let him in and if he does they will. i sure hope he does because i like how hard he's working to try tpo make it in.

 

[Jerry]

I'm going to watch Vernon Hills tomorrow. They are playing a decent team so it will be interesting to see how VH responds.

I also heard from a friend who's daughter goes to VH that Davaris takes Freshman level classes. Don't know if that is just a rumor or not but I would think that would affect his chances of getting into ND.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

I'm going to watch Vernon Hills tomorrow. They are playing a decent team so it will be interesting to see how VH responds.

I also heard from a friend who's daughter goes to VH that Davaris takes Freshman level classes. Don't know if that is just a rumor or not but I would think that would affect his chances of getting into ND.

I think he is retaking some Freshman classes, because he did not start off his HS career so good. I can't remember where I read it.

 

[FrankMA]

nd doesn't care about what anybody does but nd. if the kid doesn't have the grades they won't let him in and if he does they will. i sure hope he does because i like how hard he's working to try tpo make it in.

I know that during Lou's time they let a few players, in both basketball and footall, slide in with a little lower grades. I think that this kid should get a little slack, not because of his football exploits, but because of the effort he has put in trying to fix up his messed up grades from his freshman year. If he is willing to put that much effort into getting through admissions, I think it is safe to say he will give a great effort to keep his grades up once he does get into ND.

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

WE want kids that want to be here, and kids that have talent and want to be here. The kid is working his butt off--I want those kids. I like it when the kids learn from their mistakes, or overcome to get here. LOVE IT

Come to the Irish Davarius!!

 

[jason_h537]

I know that during Lou's time they let a few players, in both basketball and footall, slide in with a little lower grades. I think that this kid should get a little slack, not because of his football exploits, but because of the effort he has put in trying to fix up his messed up grades from his freshman year. If he is willing to put that much effort into getting through admissions, I think it is safe to say he will give a great effort to keep his grades up once he does get into ND.

I think thats the case with Daniels. They are willing to give him some slack on his transcripts but he has got to at least impress on his test scores

 

[ryno 24]

he sounds like an nd guy

 

[JughedJones]

I think thats the case with Daniels. They are willing to give him some slack on his transcripts but he has got to at least impress on his test scores

I'm on board, let the kid in!

 

[choo choo]

WE want kids that want to be here, and kids that have talent and want to be here. The kid is working his butt off--I want those kids. I like it when the kids learn from their mistakes, or overcome to get here. LOVE IT

Come to the Irish Davarius!!

couldnt agree more...this is the kinda guy who suceeds at school, not just gets through it...i loved holtz, but he was able to get some prop 48 guys in school and win with them...sometimes people need some credit for learning and maturing...not sure all the geek-headed admissions folks always understand life outside their little world

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

the road less traveled....I am pulling for this kid- takes a special person to travel this road-

watch out== a kid at this young age that is putting in this work could be a very special player and successful in life

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

There is no doubt this kid is special and I am rooting for him for sure. He would be a great pick up for us and this recruiting class, and we would get a player who has worked his butt off to get to ND. Sure hope he gets in and that the admissions people take everything into account when deciding to let him in or not.

 

[t3hjc]

DaVaris says he committed to Notre Dame.

 

[calvegas04]

According to DD's facebook he has commited to notre dame!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1089984495

 

[TerryTate]

That's awesome news.

 

[Zibby32]

He says the Decision is made! I must say I have had my doubts for a while, but looks like things worked out in the end!! Big pickup!

 

[military_irish]

if that is the case, would be great news, and a great pickup

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

"Put it on the board......YEEESSSSSSS!!!!"

 

[KPENN]

Nice awesome news. Congrats to him for working his *** off to get in

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

wow...great news....this kid is going to be special. And its my little boy's BDAY...I will let him know he got another "present.!"

 

[JughedJones]

I don't do the facebooks...

This is true?

If so WOOT!!

Congratulations DaVaris. Way to put in the hard work!

Welcome to the Irish.. We're very glad to have you!

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

scout.com just confirmed it...he is Irish!

 

[military_irish]

I don't do the facebooks...

This is true?

If so WOOT!!

Congratulations DaVaris. Way to put in the hard work!

Welcome to the Irish.. We're very glad to have you!

i just checked it's also on Scout.com Daniels Commits

 

[t3hjc]

Rivals has it up now as well.

 

[SoInIrishFan]

Happy Day! Congrats young man. We're all very proud to call you Irish!

 

[JughedJones]

Can't wait to see this on the board!

Once again...Woot!

 

[Irish Man3]

Kid worked his *** off. Glad he's aboard. 1-3 and we are killing it in recruiting. Im interested to see what the man can do with a winning record.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I am really rooting for this young man. What a start to a potentially great story. Some day, if all goes according to the harmony of the universe, this young Notre Dame man will have created a legend of what it means to succeed. Bless you, Davaris Daniels, and welcome.

 

[iamtrulyblessed]

Hell yeah, this is awesome......

 

[Irish Man3]

Tell Aaron we have another teammate for him. This class is shaping up very nicely.