'11 NY OLB Ishaq Williams (Signed ND LOI-EE)

[Irish Man3]

It will be either December 11th or December 18th accordin to his high-school football coach. His highschool team is undefeated and looking to make a strong push into the playoffs. He wont be on campus for a game but he will attend the Army game in Yankee Stadium. His campus visit depends soely on how far his highschool team goes in the playoffs. Because he wants to enroll early, he is looking to commit in December. Our visit comes at the perfect time as long as he doesnt commit along the way. We are in good shape for this great young talent.

 

[IrishLax]

So if we add Ishaq and Savon is our class completely full? I think both are coin flips at worst right now.

 

[Irish Man3]

So if we add Ishaq and Savon is our class completely full? I think both are coin flips at worst right now.

No. We were talking about having 3-4 more spots before Jordan and Clay de-committed. We should have around 4-5 more spots remaining. IMO we look good for

Savon Huggins
Christian French
Ishaq Williams
Troy Niklas

That would be an amazing way to finish out this class.

 

[GBdomer]

Anybody know where we stand with Nikals he seem's very quiet and doesn't hear much about him

 

[TerryTate]

Niklas

Top 3: Stanford, Notre Dame, USC

He's always been quiet about it. I think he's letting his senior season run its course before committing

 

[zbikowski88]

Article on Rivals says that he is slated to visit soon but couldn't read the whole article

 

[Irish Man3]

Not till December when his high-school football season is over. However, he will be at the Army game. Second time he has made an Irish connection on his own dime.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Not till December when his high-school football season is over. However, he will be at the Army game. Second time he has made an Irish connection on his own dime.

Those tickets are very expensive for that game!

 

[Irish Man3]

The guy is clealry very interested. He visit ND and Alabama a few months ago in his own dime and now will be attending the Army game. He also plans to visit in the middle of December depending on hishighschool schedule. He plans to commit shortly after his ND visit and enroll early.

 

[fitz_bu47]

According to the Defense Master List update on Rivals it is down to ND and Penn St.

 

[Irish Man3]

ESPN reports that Syracuse and Bama are still in the mix. He was just in Happy Valley this weekend for the Michigan game.

 

[aubeirish]

Those tickets are very expensive for that game!

Student section tickets aren't for this one. They might have set him up with a couple of them...

 

[Irish4Life09]

According to the Defense Master List update on Rivals it is down to ND and Penn St.

where do u see that on rivals? im looking all over for it.

 

[Irish Man3]

where do u see that on rivals? im looking all over for it.

You have to have a rivals account. The link is right on the main page of IrishIllustrated.

 

[TerryTate]

You have to have a rivals account. The link is right on the main page of IrishIllustrated.

He ain't lying. That's huge.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

wow...could we be on the verge of some good news? Not sure I can handle it...

 

[Old Man Mike]

If my "theology" allowed it, I'd be heavily praying for a resurgence of what has been [up to the Prestwood/Lynch decommits] the real reason that I've been able to weather this abominable [but rather expected] adjustment period: RECRUITING SUCCESS!! If we can just HOLD and reload in this area, I'll be happy, happy, happy with the staff's first year in the toils. Ishaq Williams would be a star in that story.

 

[Irish Man3]

If my "theology" allowed it, I'd be heavily praying for a resurgence of what has been [up to the Prestwood/Lynch decommits] the real reason that I've been able to weather this abominable [but rather expected] adjustment period: RECRUITING SUCCESS!! If we can just HOLD and reload in this area, I'll be happy, happy, happy with the staff's first year in the toils. Ishaq Williams would be a star in that story.

Its clearly all speculation at this point and my opinion is no more important than anyone elses' but I really think Ishaq is Irish come December. Everything points to that conclusion. He realizes the early playing time and the significant difference in academics with Notre Dame compared to Bama. He has already visited Sout Bend on his own dime, and I understand that he visited Bama as well but he has set up a follow up with ND. Granted it is very close to his home and a chance to see the new Yankee Stadium but its significant in some ways. With him planning on committing in December and visiting ND in December, we should be fresh on his mind. Clearly just my opinion.

 

[fitz_bu47]

I like, and share your opinion IM3....I wanted Ishaq before, but after learning more about him, and our recent decommits, I would love to have this young man.

 

[Irish4Life09]

I like, and share your opinion IM3....I wanted Ishaq before, but after learning more about him, and our recent decommits, I would love to have this young man.

+1

 

[aubeirish]

Down to five: Lincoln All-American makes cuts - NYPOST.com

 

[Sherm Sticky]

U$C ugg...

 

[irishff1014]

USC stay out west. But hopefully he will stay ND.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

USC is the wild card right now...they have stepped up their recruitment of Ishaq in the past couple of weeks.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

I REALLY want this kid. He is the kind of kid we want to represent ND football.

 

[irishff1014]

Work Horse his attitude can be contagious.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

Work Horse his attitude can be contagious.

I like not only his work horse ethic and attitude, but also his ability to overcome adversity in life. This kid has a great head on his shoulders and I think he will bring a special kind of spirit to the locker room and on the field determination that any program craves.

 

[irishff1014]

Leadership is good to have.

 

[fitz_bu47]

If not ND, I hope he goes to Syracuse.

 

[mick2]

with all of these defensive recruits i think we are gonna be in for a great future, especially if kellys O can pick it up.

A stifling defense with an explosive offense = wins.