'11 CA ATH George Atkinson III (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[irish4ever]

"It's Notre Dame all the way" It's great to hear that!!!

 

[Irishtat]

Atkinson boys getting props on Maxpreps. Good read, thanks Terry

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Posted this on Josh's page also:
Twins make own choices -- and pick ND - Chicago Colleges Blog - ESPN Chicago

 

[Ironman8]

Senior Year highlights. Never truly realized how fast and explosive he was until this video. I now understand why Coach D thinks he is a 5 star player:

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[GoldenIsThyFame]

Almost every run is at least 40-50 yds. "Can't wait!" (Bart Scott voice)

 

[tadman95]

Is this real time or has it been sped up?

 

[ThePiombino]

Good God! Now THAT is some impressive stuff! Very excited about the potential shot of adrenaline to the return game!

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

WOW!!!!

 

[Old Man Mike]

Good Lord Almighty, there never seemed to be any angle-of-pursuit able to get to a spot before he did. I believe that it was Lou Holtz who said that Rocket Ismail had the greatest "effective speed" with the ball he'd seen anywhere. GAIII has "effective speed" ---nobody ran with him on ANY play. "Put him in, Coach; he's ready to play today...."

 

[TerryTate]

That is real speed.

 

[Irish Fam]

wow. my man is stupid fast. and doesnt come down with arm tackles.

 

[Irish Man3]

One of the more impressive videos I've seen in awhile. I don't care if he ends up as a WR or RB, he is going to be a monster. Finally some fireworks in special teams. He has great size to be as fast as he is. His brother is just as fast as he is on the other side of the ball. The Atkinsons were a true steal out of the state of California.

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Thanks for sharing the video, Ironman. Definitely dope.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

The kid is real.

 

[irish o'phile]

He looks like a man, like a college player playing against high school kids.

Based on that video, it appears that he scored 8,456 TD's last year. Seriously, it seems like every time he touched the ball he scored

 

[NewEnglandGuy]

Nice Find. Speed kills.

 

[NDinMich]

^^^^^^^this to what all of you said!

One question...anyone know what division (or the general competition level) the Atkinsons played in high school.

 

[KPENN]

Almost every run is at least 40-50 yds. "Can't wait!" (Bart Scott voice)

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[Irish Insanity]

Fast, decisive (probably spelled wrong), runs extremely well north and south, not alot of wasted motion. Looks great. Can't wait.

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

This is a version you have to see.

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[jason_h537]

Senior Year highlights. Never truly realized how fast and explosive he was until this video. I now understand why Coach D thinks he is a 5 star player:

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Thats that Cali Speed mother****ers

Let's keep this thread about GAIII

 

[Irish To The Core]

Where did they get that glowing ball?

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

Closest thing to the rocket since.. This kid needs to be returning kicks

 

[RyCo1983]

He's gotta see some PT as a frosh for sure.
Have Floyd show hiim all he knows about making the catch and let the kid fly!

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Comments from signee George Atkinson III on RB situation

Is anyone able to get access to see what GA3 had to say about the RB situation?

I'd appreciate any enlightenment.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

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Man, I love these two kids...

They are gonna be special.

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

BK has got to be really dwelling on putting GA III in the backfield. 6'2'' is about as tall as I like to see a RB but if Luongo puts some bulk on him I think he's got the skill for sure. Think about it, if Wood or Gray go down for an extended period of time the RB position is in serious trouble.

 

[phork]

Where did they get that glowing ball?

From Fox, because Americans couldn't follow the hockey pucks...

 

[IrishLax]

BK has got to be really dwelling on putting GA III in the backfield. 6'2'' is about as tall as I like to see a RB but if Luongo puts some bulk on him I think he's got the skill for sure. Think about it, if Wood or Gray go down for an extended period of time the RB position is in serious trouble.

I expect GAIII to play as a special teamer this year or redshirt. If I had to guess I think Theo ends up returning punts this year with GAIII and Bennett Jackson returning kickoffs.

GAIII was recruited primarily as a slot receiver, right? Or am I mistaken there? With Theo Riddick entrenched there for two more years + Toma I would expect him to immediately get reps at RB with our severe lack of depth. Whether that sticks long term or not I do not know. I don't really expect DaVaris or George to be able to crack the WR rotation this year, but I could certainly see either or both of them being starters in 2012 if things go right.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

I think GAIII will need to spend this year at RB by default. Maybe he'll move out like Theo his soph year if ND gets some depth built up this year at RB.

Keep in mind Cam McDaniel is coming in at the same time as GAIII.

So maybe GAIII will go receiver... Idk, should be interesting