'11 NJ RB Savon Huggins (Rutgers Verbal)

[jonesman]

If ND was even in the mix, there would not have been visits to Auburn and now talk of USC and maybe MSU.

Something does not smell right with this kid. Not sure what, but he does not feel the ND family.

Good Luck Savon. We are moving on to other folks.

 

[Irish Man3]

If ND was even in the mix, there would not have been visits to Auburn and now talk of USC and maybe MSU.

Something does not smell right with this kid. Not sure what, but he does not feel the ND family.

Good Luck Savon. We are moving on to other folks.

How do you know ND coaches are moving on to other folks? And what other "folks" are you talking about? They obviously feel a need for a rb in this class or they would not still be on Amir and Savon.

And why would the fact that Savon is visiting other schools mean that ND wasn't in the mix? Does that mean the other teams he has been considering all along aren't in the mix as well because of his recent visits? Maybe he just realizes that his decision date is about a month away and he wants to make sure he is doing the right thing and making the best decision for himself and his future.

Im not saying we land Savon but to say we are out of it based on recent visits doesn't make sense to me. I still thiink he stays home when it's all said and done because of immediate playing time and location.

 

[jonesman]

My reasoning behind my feelings is the fact Savon continues to add teams to his list. Auburn was never in the mix until the last few weeks. He goes there rates that visit a 10. He then is starting to have some interest in USC. He also is adding MSU to the mix. All this send a signal that there is something at ND that he did not like or was not comfortable with.

I would feel differently if he was going back to the same schools reviewing more info at those schools. But, he continues to add teams to go look at. In my OPINION, he is showing very publicly that he has still not found that comfort at ND.

If he ends up at ND, I will be 110% suprised. I have been wrong before, but not feeling like I will here.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

The bottom line is that ND Staff has put in as much effort as it can to get Savon....we (ND) stated our case- now its time to let play out. I too, along with Joneman, do not think we will get this kid...it is what it is....

...now lets go get AMIR!

 

[Domina Nostra]

This is not a mystery. Savon's interest in ND is not fading because we were never the leader! He has said all along that he is unsure about his place in the spread. We made big headway in that department thanks to Crist's injuries and the emergence of Hughes, but we still are not a California or Pro style offense.

PLUS Huggins has also consistently stated that he wanted to take all 5 official visits and take the recruitment to the end. He dropped Pitt, Florida, and (later) Wisconsin and so he picked up some replacements.

As fas as Auburn goes, that school is in a NC year and has a long history of great feature backs so it is inevitably going to be appealing to a stud power RB like Savon. Whether he wants to be part of that culture (NOTHING like ND, and very little like Rutgers) while competing with Dyer and company is up to him.

I think the Miami game could really change the perception of ND to some of these recruits, so I don't think there is much point speculating until after.

 

[Sweetness34]

Per espn Savon Huggins is down to three schools and ND is in the mix. He is still taking two more visits. I don't think he will come to ND. He stated that Auburn needs an RB to come in right away and play. Has he ever heard of Michael Dyer?


Savon Huggins visits three - ESPN

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Savon come to ND, you will be able to get playing time right off the bat.

Savon would be an insane pick up, but I'm not feeling too good about this one.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Per espn Savon Huggins is down to three schools and ND is in the mix. He is still taking two more visits. I don't think he will come to ND. He stated that Auburn needs an RB to come in right away and play. Has he ever heard of Michael Dyer?


Savon Huggins visits three - ESPN

That does seem strange to say that since they have Dyer. I'm not familiar with their RB depth, but maybe next year they have no one behind Dyer. If thats the case then he would see significant playing time, but again IDK. Also, if he came here he would be competing with Wood and Gray for the starting spot.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Per espn Savon Huggins is down to three schools and ND is in the mix. He is still taking two more visits. I don't think he will come to ND. He stated that Auburn needs an RB to come in right away and play. Has he ever heard of Michael Dyer?


Savon Huggins visits three - ESPN

Sorry, Sweetness, that's not true at all. It only says he has visited 3, and he talked about what he liked about them. Then the article went on to say that he will visit other schools and he doesn't have a leader right now. So to reiterate...HE DOES NOT HAVE A TOP 3.

I see what jonesman is saying, but we haven't moved on and we won't move on, b/c the kid is a special talent that you simply have to keep recruiting as long as he says there is interest (even if he is pulling a Miles Shuler). I kinda see his recruitment ending up like Seantrell's from last year - we're in his top 5 but we don't really stand a great shot (or in Sentrell's case, not a chance in hell). We'll see...

 

[mattchless]

Per espn Savon Huggins is down to three schools and ND is in the mix. He is still taking two more visits. I don't think he will come to ND. He stated that Auburn needs an RB to come in right away and play. Has he ever heard of Michael Dyer?


Savon Huggins visits three - ESPN

Auburn likes to run a 2-back offense. Remember the days of Cadillac and Ronnie Brown? They sold him on them being a stud 1, 2 punch. He would look forward to playing with Dyer from what I read.

It is what it is. I think he's going to Rutgers or Auburn.

 

[ThePiombino]

I kinda see his recruitment ending up like Seantrell's from last year - we're in his top 5 but we don't really stand a great shot (or in Sentrell's case, not a chance in hell).

It seems like everywhere Sentrell goes, things turn to sh*t. Is it karma? Hmmm....

 

[JDAtlanta]

The Auburn coaches sold him a bill of goods.

The Auburn coaches sold him a bill of goods.

Per espn Savon Huggins is down to three schools and ND is in the mix. He is still taking two more visits. I don't think he will come to ND. He stated that Auburn needs an RB to come in right away and play. Has he ever heard of Michael Dyer?


Savon Huggins visits three - ESPN

It makes me wonder about the delusions these guy have. Do they not look at the depth charts?

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Potential RB depth at Auburn in 2011 (2010 Stats)

Michael Dyer, Freshman, 950 yds, 5.9 YPC, 5 TDs
Onterio McCalebb, Sophomore, 763 yds, 8.6 YPC, 9 TDs
Davis Hooper, Junior, 37 yds, 3.1 YPC
Eric Smith, Junior, No Attempts

Keep in mind that Cam Newton ran for 1,409 yds and 20 TDs.

 

[irishff1014]

If you are watching this game bud we need you.

 

[irishandy]

If we land Savon great, but after watching Cierre Wood yesterday at the Sun Bowl he is going to get better and don't forget about Roberson.

 

[CanadianIrish]

We need Savon badly, we must get a decent back this year. We can't just give up on the RB position this year.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

We have Cam....and a damn good shot at Amir. IMO Huggins would be nice however I do not think it will happen.

 

[BroMontana]

If he doesnt come to ND I wouldnt sweat it. There are PLENTY of great players who want to be @ Notre Dame. Im tired of the guys who use ND for pub on their lists. Cam McDaniel looks to be a special back, and the RB competition with Cam Roberson, McDaniel, Wood and whoever else is in the mix will make the feature back even better. If he comes thats great. If not, there won't be any crying around here. That O-line is going to be opening great holes for WHOEVER is lining up in the backfield.

 

[irishandy]

I think Savon wants to be a starter right off the bat wherever he goes and I don't think that will happen at ND.

 

[CanadianIrish]

I think Savon wants to be a starter right off the bat wherever he goes and I don't think that will happen at ND.

He has a way better chance to start at ND than he does at Auburn. He may get to start right away at Rutgers, but their OL is god awful. He will not start right away at Auburn.

And I'm sorry, but we need another RB in this class. Cam has a great shuttle time, but he's never going to be a feature back. We have very little depth at RB after AA and RH graduate, and we cannot just ignore it.

 

[Freeman Ara]

He has a way better chance to start at ND than he does at Auburn. He may get to start right away at Rutgers, but their OL is god awful. He will not start right away at Auburn.

And I'm sorry, but we need another RB in this class. Cam has a great shuttle time, but he's never going to be a feature back. We have very little depth at RB after AA and RH graduate, and we cannot just ignore it.

Seriously, calm down. You have no idea whether Cam can be a feature back or not, he hasn't even stepped foot on campus yet.But given his level of HS competition and looking at his film I like his chances to play a major role in the future here.

If we flip Carlisle we have 5 RB's next season and we are already hitting the ground running at the position in 2012. Huggins would be a huge addition but he isn't make or break in this class. I would rather miss on Huggins and get an extra defensive guy this year to be honest.

 

[irishff1014]

We need a big strong back we have struggled this year scoring from within the 5 yard line with our running backs. I think that Amir will stay with stanford.

 

[KPENN]

We need a big strong back we have struggled this year scoring from within the 5 yard line with our running backs. I think that Amir will stay with stanford.

I think Amir's gonna be Irish

 

[D-BOE34]

Seriously, calm down. You have no idea whether Cam can be a feature back or not, he hasn't even stepped foot on campus yet.But given his level of HS competition and looking at his film I like his chances to play a major role in the future here.

If we flip Carlisle we have 5 RB's next season and we are already hitting the ground running at the position in 2012. Huggins would be a huge addition but he isn't make or break in this class. I would rather miss on Huggins and get an extra defensive guy this year to be honest.

Actually I agree with Canadian. Cam is an athlete and plays great competition. Thats why he earned a scholarship to ND. He is not above and beyond his opponents level. I am stoked to have him Irish but I have to agree he will not be a feature back till he proves me wrong. Emmanuel Moody played from at the same school and made his talent look weak! I had the opportunity to play in that conference against Moody early on in high school. If they weren't a well rounded team I don't think Cam would have been as highly regarded as he is. We still need a game changing back that shows talent above and beyond who he faces on the HS level. Cam is not that guy. Great addition, yes. Going to be a great back, he has a chance but yet to be seen. Moody is seeing mop up time at UF. Coming out he makes Cam look JV.

 

[CanadianIrish]

Seriously, calm down. You have no idea whether Cam can be a feature back or not, he hasn't even stepped foot on campus yet.But given his level of HS competition and looking at his film I like his chances to play a major role in the future here.

If we flip Carlisle we have 5 RB's next season and we are already hitting the ground running at the position in 2012. Huggins would be a huge addition but he isn't make or break in this class. I would rather miss on Huggins and get an extra defensive guy this year to be honest.

I'm so sick of a few of these insane pollyanna fans who post here who think that the team and staff can do no wrong and every recruit is en route to a Hall of Fame NFL career.

WAKE UP!!

We offered Cam at the end of the cycle when we had a decommit and it didn't look good with other targets. He didn't get an offer before then, and his offer list from other schools was weak (Cinci, Colorado, Texas Tech). He plays in a football hotbed so scout seem him plenty, and no other serious program saw fit to offer him, but you (in your infinite wisdom) know better than every major college coach except for Brian Kelly? Shockingly, our three best players were the three highest rated players by the recruiting services.

Cam is never going to be a 25 carry a game back in Kelly's offense. Stop denegrating people who don't drink your koolaid.

 

[Rocket89]

I'm so sick of a few of these insane pollyanna fans who post here who think that the team and staff can do no wrong and every recruit is en route to a Hall of Fame NFL career.

WAKE UP!!

We offered Cam at the end of the cycle when we had a decommit and it didn't look good with other targets. He didn't get an offer before then, and his offer list from other schools was weak (Cinci, Colorado, Texas Tech). He plays in a football hotbed so scout seem him plenty, and no other serious program saw fit to offer him, but you (in your infinite wisdom) know better than every major college coach except for Brian Kelly? Shockingly, our three best players were the three highest rated players by the recruiting services.

Cam is never going to be a 25 carry a game back in Kelly's offense. Stop denegrating people who don't drink your koolaid.

We don't need another running back in this class. It's not an absolute necessity.

Stop denegrating players before they even step on a field in college.

 

[Freeman Ara]

I'm so sick of a few of these insane pollyanna fans who post here who think that the team and staff can do no wrong and every recruit is en route to a Hall of Fame NFL career.

WAKE UP!!

We offered Cam at the end of the cycle when we had a decommit and it didn't look good with other targets. He didn't get an offer before then, and his offer list from other schools was weak (Cinci, Colorado, Texas Tech). He plays in a football hotbed so scout seem him plenty, and no other serious program saw fit to offer him, but you (in your infinite wisdom) know better than every major college coach except for Brian Kelly? Shockingly, our three best players were the three highest rated players by the recruiting services.

Cam is never going to be a 25 carry a game back in Kelly's offense. Stop denegrating people who don't drink your koolaid.

And stop stating things like Cam will never be a feature back at ND because you buy into the star rating system 100%. The kid hasn't stepped on campus yet. I never said he was a great back or that he would be a feature back at ND. I stated I liked his chance to play a major role in his time at ND from what I have seen of him and where he comes from. See the difference?

By the way ever heard of Javier Arenas, CB from the national champion Crimson Tide. Offers other then Alabama: Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic. Stars and offer lists are a guide, not the end all, be all of judging a player.

 

[IrishMoore1]

Um we def need another back. Or next year we will only have 4 RBs on the roster. That's not good depth

 

[KPENN]

I'm so sick of a few of these insane pollyanna fans who post here who think that the team and staff can do no wrong and every recruit is en route to a Hall of Fame NFL career.

WAKE UP!!

We offered Cam at the end of the cycle when we had a decommit and it didn't look good with other targets. He didn't get an offer before then, and his offer list from other schools was weak (Cinci, Colorado, Texas Tech). He plays in a football hotbed so scout seem him plenty, and no other serious program saw fit to offer him, but you (in your infinite wisdom) know better than every major college coach except for Brian Kelly? Shockingly, our three best players were the three highest rated players by the recruiting services.

Cam is never going to be a 25 carry a game back in Kelly's offense. Stop denegrating people who don't drink your koolaid.

And i'm tired of internet coaches that think they know what they are doing.

First You are stretching it big time. Not one single person has mentioned an NFL hall of fame career, so stop making **** up to make yourself think your right.
Secondly... Who cares that he was offered at the end of a recruiting cycle??? Kelly and staff may have just discovered him the fact is you don't know how the offer came to be. And Just because a player isn't your #1 target it doesn't make him a ****ty player.

Also let me ask you... Have you watched Cam's footage??? Because I have and I don't see that much of a difference between him and Hayes except for 1*. Or did you not bother because he's only a 3* recuit???

He's not on the same level as Burkhead coming out (you're going to hear this comparison a lot), but he's close. He can play RB, slot, safety, great in the return game. I'm assuming y'all are keeping him at RB? On the year, he has 287 attempts, 1859 yards and 31 TD's on the ground. 500 yards and 3 TD's receiving. He can do it all. He plays in the best district in the state of Texas in the highest classification, 7-5A. He plays for one of the best coaching staffs in the nation under coach Joe McBride. High football IQ, high character guy, patient runner, great balance, and deceptive speed. He's carried Coppell deep into the playoffs this year and they will play Trinity this weekend.

I've seen Cam play live 3 times and on TV twice, and you guys are in very good hands. He is going to be great in that system. Bottom line is that you're getting a top 15 football player in the state of Texas. He is a bad mother f*cker. I think he's Texas good and we are going to regret not offering. Don't worry about the offer list. He is going to ball out. He should be a 4 star prospect.

Coppell is a great program, they send out a lot of talent every year. Emmanuel Moody went to Coppell. They used to be known for their ridiculous offenses, but McBride has been cranking out some extremely stout defenses lately with his 3-4 scheme. They're one of the few schools who have installed that and run it really effectively.


I also wanted to add in that Cam ran a 3.84 Agility/Shuttle time at the Army AA Combine. Fastest ever.

I posted this is Cam's thread it came from someone who follows Texas football closely.
Also i think it's pretty crappy of you to dismiss an 18 year old kid before he even steps foot on campus. Hopefully he shuts you right the **** up

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Drop the Gloves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!