'11 TX ATH Cam McDaniel (Signed Notre Dame LOI)
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I hate to say it... but I think the only reason Cam isn't a 4* ATH with a sick offer list is that he is a short-ish white RB. It's the same reason Toby Gerhart was a 3* unranked RB even though he ran a sub-4.5 with incredible power and size.
I think this is an absolute steal and one of those guys you look back on later and say "how did so many people miss this guy?" Every class has a couple... whether it's a 0* Cody Grimm who walks on to VT or 0* Clay Mathews at USC. Hats off to the coaching staff.
I think this is an absolute steal and one of those guys you look back on later and say "how did so many people miss this guy?" Every class has a couple... whether it's a 0* Cody Grimm who walks on to VT or 0* Clay Mathews at USC. Hats off to the coaching staff.
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Top end speed versus explosiveness ...... this kid routinely hurdles Texas 5a Talent..... I like it.....alot
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And the turnaround begins. Oh Its exciting again
WOW!! Just got done watching this kid's 10 min. highlight film.. As mentioned in earlier threads, he is not a "burner" however is very quick and shifty. He also appears to have excellent vision. BEST OF ALL... He is not afraid to put his head down and smack people in the mouth! I'm with ya "IrishInFL"... Who cares about stars.. This kid plays HS ball outside of TX he's an easy 4 star back. Reminds me a lot of Tim Dwight. EXCELLENT pick up by the IRISH!!! Hell YES!!!!!!!! Keep 'em coming!!
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This is going to be sweet having this man on the team.
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Holy crap that has to be one of the quickest offer then committs to date. I leave work for lunch and come back and it's done! Welcome Cam!
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YouTube - Cam McDaniel Notre Dame Day Camp- 2009
He camped at ND before, so he knows where he is going. That's a good thing.
He camped at ND before, so he knows where he is going. That's a good thing.
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Glad to have him on board, and hopefully he can bring his teammate with him. Lets fill up this class with players at positions of need and let the chips fall where they may.
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Good hands.
Irish4Life09
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WELCOME TO THE IRISH CAM!!!
Just a quick question, what is this kid's rating? I couldnt see anything on the main page.
Just a quick question, what is this kid's rating? I couldnt see anything on the main page.
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^This!
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I'm digging his name. It really sounds like a good football name. Lets hope he brings ND glory, and ND to him also glory...
Welcome to the family Cam!
Go Irish!
Welcome to the family Cam!
Go Irish!
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This Kid is an RkG I see him replacing Justice probably playing slot or safety but man can he play football good kid... in my opinion more talented version of Austin Collinsworth... basically player with a lot of heart and hustle and I love him cause he is from Texas... Congrats Cam
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I could also see him playing safety as well
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Awesome to hear! Welcome to the family Cam.
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How the **** is he not at least a 4 star?
This is why recruiting websites can go screw themselves.
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Like I said before, the only reason he is not a 4* is because he is a small-ish white RB. Hate to play the race card, but yes the white part matters. If he was black he would probably be a 4* ATH with people talking about him having potential at DB/RB/WR.
For reference, Toby Gerhart was barely a 3*... wasn't even a top fullback recruit much less a high RB recruit... and he ran a "sub-4.5" 40 with a ton of strength and power. If you don't fit what the billet of what the recruiting service are looking for then your star rating suffers. I think this is an absolute steal and McDaniel is the kind of guy who will give defenses nightmares in a couple years. He is probably going to be a better version of Danny Woodhead who is playing for the Patriots now. A Percy Harvin-esque back who is ideal for 3rd down, can line up in the backfield to start and then split out wide, and has the shiftiness to be effective in both the running and passing game at all times.
If we get Amir Carlisle we will officially have three guys with that make-you-miss big play potential... along with Davaris Daniels who I think will be a stud WR in the spread... and if we land Savon we will also have a powerful downhill runner. I cannot wait for 2012.
rivals mentioned it is likely he will get a 4th star at their next update
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The only true downside I see here is his highlights look more like 4.7 speed than 4.5 speed to me. Great balance, great vision, good first step through the hole... definitely has the frame where time in the weight room will improve his top end speed.
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He is playing 5A Texas football. Maybe he doesn't look as fast, because some of the guys he plays against are fast too. Just a thought. Personally I think he's got good speed.
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Yeah, that's a good point. And the truth is you can teach speed a lot easier than you can teach qualities like balance and vision. Even if pundits who have never run track tell you that it's impossible.
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Great find Terry, Awsome kid! Welcome To ND!