'11 MI RB Justice Hayes (Michigan Commit)

[IrishLax]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

What a joke. Can't wait until Rich Rod gets fired at the end of this season.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

The thing is, if the whole coaching stability thing is true and RR actually gets fired after this season. Because if RR loses to OSU that means Michigan would have lost 5 of their last 7 games this year and 7 of their last 8 last year. Not the greatest trend to be setting.

He could be gone, then Hayes' "reason" will look that much more foolish.

Agreed that it is foolish rationale.

I do think scUM will give Dicky Poo one more year with the caveat he fires Syracuse Greg. That is great news for us, methinks. Don't see anyone in the Michigan QB 3-deep that fits Harbaugh's system.

 

[Irish Insanity]

Can we get him removed from the right side of our front page. Its making me go blind in my right eye!

 

[zbikowski88]

This is for you Justice

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[IrishandColts]

How many days will it take for him to get his fifth star now

 

[D-BOE34]

Is it wrong to think that he switched for the fact that we are still after big RB recruits? Being that Mich is who they are, (They are who we thought they are. If you want to crown their azz then crown them) and his possibility to play right away at Michigan over here, especially if we land Huggins, wrong? I would like to think he claims the door is still open given RR job status and which RB's commit by early January to ND. I hate to lose the guy but if his ultimate goal is to get in and get to work right away, I understand why he would change his commitment right now. However, if he sees in Jan to Feb that we landed no other big time recruits as far as RB's, we stay strong on him, he recommits is that so bad? I know we want the RKG type kid but in a way can't you look at this as a situation where a kid wants a best chance scenario to play right away? To me, spin it your way as I am doing, this kid just wants to compete for a starting job as true freshman. If I was being placed on the back burner since I committed, knowing the coaches who recruited me were still after other big name backs, I would solidify (or try to) at a school I had a chance to accomplish what I wanted. Knowing that when Feb 2nd rolls around I can reevaluate my stance and change. I know its thinking outside the box as well as foolish to some. Seriously though all that matters in the end, if you come in wanting to win and show that, you will earn your PT. Sometimes it is just easier to sure up your spot plan B wise then shoot for plan A if the situation is right. As much as I hate Michigan, it's not like the kid decommited for Indiana or Utah St where he would have more of a chance to get hurt than succeed. Call me crazy but this may open doors for other top RB recruits. All in all I am stoked for NSD...

 

[chyrspchuck]

F him!!! Lil Bit*h didn't want the challenge of competing against real RBs!!! "I just felt uncomforatable"... What? Because your mama had to sit in the rain and eat brats like the other 80,000 people and Coach K didn't even give you a nod??? Get the F outta here you primadonna lil bit*h!!!!!!! Have fun when Manti is lighting your a$$ up!!!

wow, over the line, i'm sure your ban is coming......

 

[Pachuco]

Niiiiice.

Niiiiice.

I think this storyline is actually a pretty interesting one. Notre Dame will be fine at RB, and still has a viable shot at improving the spot by NSD. If Justice Hayes turns out to be anywhere near as relevant on the field as his twitter page, there will be an added dimension to an already heated rivalry. If ever someone missed the point of tradition, it would be a kid like Hayes going on about loving Notre Dame. Ever since I became a fan at 8 yrs old, Michigan has represented everything I despise in a team. Good luck, Justice. Hope you and Manti get better acquainted on the field very soon.

 

[Stoic]

You know I always thought Bronco Mendenhall was an a**hole for pulling Kona schollie, but now I understand why he did. It's a commitment obviously in today that doesn't mean crap.

 

[SoJerseyIrish]

I'm not that old. But what the **** has gotten into todays youth? What happened to a persons word meaning something? Either leave your commitment open until your decision is final, or at least be honest about the reason you are changing. Coaching stability sounds like a b.s. excuse to me. I thought I heard he had a family issue that arose. If thats the case and U of M is closer for you to be there for your family, I would actually understand.

It's the whole information age, all these on-line recruiting sites push these kids to make decisions to drive internet hits, coaches push kids to make decisions by saying we can't hold a spot for you, it just goes on and on......the forcing of these kids to make decisions sooner and sooner. While I hate the grandstanding kid who waits till NSD to do the hat dance, at least they had the opportunity to fully review everything and take their visits....something to be said for that.

I know it's so gosh darn interesting (recruiting) but we all need to take a step back and relax.......they are 17 year old kids.........they change their mind daily and the traditions and history of ND are just a story to them.......they need to see it with their own eyes.

 

[Stoic]

It's the whole information age, all these on-line recruiting sites push these kids to make decisions to drive internet hits, coaches push kids to make decisions by saying we can't hold a spot for you, it just goes on and on......the forcing of these kids to make decisions sooner and sooner. While I hate the grandstanding kid who waits till NSD to do the hat dance, at least they had the opportunity to fully review everything and take their visits....something to be said for that.

I know it's so gosh darn interesting (recruiting) but we all need to take a step back and relax.......they are 17 year old kids.........they change their mind daily and the traditions and history of ND are just a story to them.......they need to see it with their own eyes.

Hey give him a break he's only 17 years old.

Let's just wish him the best of luck and move on.

This kid is the classic example of everything wrong with both the NCAA recruiting rules and the new recruiting media that has sprung up over the last 10 years. Every time he opened his mouth or tweeted over the last 2 days he either grossly exaggerated or outright lied in order to create an excuse (coaching stability ) for his lack of integrity.

Like I said earlier in this thread based on what has transpired over the last 2 days ND needs to re-examine why they ever even offered Hayes. It seems that he and DickRod are a match made in football factory heaven but what happens if scUM gets blown out this week again by pOSU and DickRod is back on the hot seat again. Will Hayes then follow the clown Arnett to UT and wherever else he might end up? Does the little piggy cry wee wee wee all the way home? Is the GEICO gecko really Stanley? Only the answer to the last two questions have any real meaning.

 

[irish4ever]

wow, over the line, i'm sure your ban is coming......

Ban him hell, give him a medal for stating the facts!!!

 

[irish4ever]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

What a joke. Can't wait until Rich Rod gets fired at the end of this season.

Let's hope not because if they fire **** Rod, they might actually find a real coach! I want his perrenial 7-5 punk *** to stay as scUM coach!

 

[phork]

Stay classy guys!

PS: RichRod is 2-1 against us.

 

[Rocket's Rocket Fan]

I just read on Irish Illustrated's Twitter that Hayes had concerns about Notre Dame coaching stability....really?

I think i read that on this board before but really?

So then he goes to play for DickRod....Well that makes a lot of sense.

 

[Freeman Ara]

I can totally see where Hayes could have concerns. Until the investigation into the death of DS is completed and Kelly is found at no fault and fully backed by the University, as an opposing recruiter, I would be selling kids on the fact that Kelly might not be at ND going forward. Here is another thing as well. How hard would it be to tell kids that Kelly obviously made some bad decisions that resulted in a kids death and can you really trust him with your sons safety for 4 years? Not saying any of this is true but recruiting is a bitch.

 

[rocket31]

I can totally see where Hayes could have concerns. Until the investigation into the death of DS is completed and Kelly is found at no fault and fully backed by the University.

you realize, the PRESIDENT of the university said a few weeks ago BK would lead this team moving forward, yes?

"I am confident that Coach Kelly has a bright future leading our football program"

 

[Freeman Ara]

you realize, the PRESIDENT of the university said a few weeks ago BK would lead this team moving forward, yes?

"I am confident that Coach Kelly has a bright future leading our football program"

That's nice. And if the investigation finds Kelly at fault that all changes very quickly. It's a negative recruiting tool.

 

[Rocket89]

Oh no, we just lost the next James Aldridge.

The only reason I'm upset is that it hurts our overall team ranking. I wasn't enamored with his talent, he wouldn't see the field until 2013, and I guarantee he would have left South Bend with no more than 60 or 70 carries in his career.

Long-term, he would have been sitting behind Wood and Roberson, and it is likely Kelly picks up a more dynamic runner to close out this year or in the next cycle.

Could it be possible that he saw the writing on the wall? I'm pretty sure at the beginning of this year he was thinking he'd be able to play right away with Allen and Hughes leaving. He probably didn't plan on seeing Cierre turn into one of the best RS freshmen in the country.

And he said he would move to the slot if need be. But again, crazy competition there as well at Notre Dame.

Is he thinking he'll go to UM because they run the ball more and that will give him a better shot at playing? It seems odd seeing as how the quarterbacks in that system eat up so many of the carries, plus he'll be sitting behind 4 young running backs AND perhaps this classes top RB in Hart.

 

[irishandy]

He just put a new update with a UM hat on... I replied" Thats the ugliest hat I've ever seen. A hat like that, I bet you get a free bowl of soup." lol[/QUOTE]

Seriously?? Leave the kid alone!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

He just put a new update with a UM hat on... I replied" Thats the ugliest hat I've ever seen. A hat like that, I bet you get a free bowl of soup." lol

Seriously?? Leave the kid alone![/QUOTE]
^ This Please!

 

[BestBIrish47]

This kid would be lucky to be the next James Aldridge. James went to work everyday like a leader. He struggled through injuries that side tracked his Football career, but James himself did everything that was asked of him and more while at Notre Dame. He went through about a tough a time as you can imagine, and did it with class.

 

[CanadianIrish]

Kid wants to go to Michigan - super. Let's get Huggins or Amir and move on.

 

[OCIrish]

When **** Rod gets his *** handed to him again by OSU, I'd look for him to be sending out resumes for prospective jobs. There's job stability for ya.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

People need to stop facebooking recruits, it's the most counter-productive and juvenille thing I've ever heard of.

Kid wants to go to Michigan - super. Let's get Huggins or Amir and move on.

^This Also!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Question for GoBlue...Had you been hearing on your recruiting boards that this might happen?

 

[rocket31]

That's nice. And if the investigation finds Kelly at fault that all changes very quickly.

mind if i borrow your crystal ball?

 

[irishandy]

So we love the kid when he gives us a VERBAL and hate the kid when he decommits. We will never know the real reason why he decommitted from us, so no need to even come across that thought. I don't care why TJ decommitted from Stanford, all I know is that he committed to ND and that's all that matters.
A "surprise visit" at the Utah game...I'll talk to Eric Hansen today and see what he says. Over the past few weeks I've read more about ND going after Huggins.
Let's just hope this doesn't bite us in the butt because we'll have to see him over the next 4 or 5 years and you know Justice will circle the date.

 

[BestBIrish47]

When a school offers a scholly....gets a commitment from a kid, then yanks it last minute...the kid has a right to be angry right? Why shouldn't the fan based be a little "red assed"

 

[irishandy]

When a school offers a scholly....gets a commitment from a kid, then yanks it last minute...the kid has a right to be angry right? Why shouldn't the fan based be a little "red assed"

This happens with every school, it's apart of recruiting, I hate losing a recruit, but there is someone out there better.
So did ND pull the scholarship??