'12 FL OLB Noor Davis (Stanford Verbal)

[rtrn2glory]

Man the more i think about it he would be a perfect guy for Manti to groom into taking his spot when he graduates...a sideline to sideline guy that can lay the wood.

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

rtrn2glory, I can't agree with you more. I love those fast guys who can hit.

 

[koonja]

"I played my junior year at 15 years of age, so I am still learning and developing in all aspects of my play. I am always looking to improve."

this is a quote from him on scout.com... Is he one of those super young high schoolers? Like Stovall was? Or is this a mis-print?

Scout.com: Noor Davis Profile

 

[Sherm Sticky]

"I played my junior year at 15 years of age, so I am still learning and developing in all aspects of my play. I am always looking to improve."

this is a quote from him on scout.com... Is he one of those super young high schoolers? Like Stovall was? Or is this a mis-print?

Scout.com: Noor Davis Profile

He could just a have a November or December birthday.

 

[Irish Man3]

He's 16.

Pulled from another board...I don't know the poster or his posting history but thought it interesting:

Speculation on another site:

"I know I am going to get lambasted for this and I never have done this before so cut me some slack. I can't reveal who I heard this from but it is someone who my brother is friends with that is close to Davis ( my brother is a social worker that helped a family member get through a rough time - the friends family, not Noor's). He is coming to ND...done deal from what I have been told. Loves the 3-4 and Diaco. Also feels ND will win a NC very soon and Tuiit and Lynch will allow him to excel on the outside."

To go along with what NDinLA said, remember that this kid is from Cali. USC is very much in the mix.

My guess in the end is that he does choose ND. Im not going to speculate further on why, it's just a gut feeling. After reading the full speech he gave last night, I've never been more impressed with the words of a 16 year student athlete. What wins it in the end in my mind:

ND's mixture of religion and strong academics. His family was with him on the trip and loved the campus. He spoke very highly about the fact that he was able to spend eight hours alone with the coaches. This kid is Irish. If not now, by signing day.

 

[beryirish]

Positive news but I don't want to start celebrating and throwing congrats everywhere before it is said and done. I still want to make sure it is 100% and coming from his mouth come Friday. Makes me more optimistic though.

Would make for a great weekend starter.

 

[TerryTate]

Guy who always had really good information on Rivals with recruits said he's staying quiet on Davis until after his announcement.

 

[woolybug25]

My search of all of the Gator boards showed the same stuff. No one knows for sure, but if tone of Florida fans mean anything, we very well may get this kid. My fingers and toes are crossed.

 

[BGIF]

"I played my junior year at 15 years of age, so I am still learning and developing in all aspects of my play. I am always looking to improve."

this is a quote from him on scout.com... Is he one of those super young high schoolers? Like Stovall was? Or is this a mis-print?

Scout.com: Noor Davis Profile

He's currently 16 according to his quote in this May 10th article,

#1 OLB Davis to announce on Friday

As exciting as it has been to have been recruited and offered by so many outstanding universities, it is equally difficult in narrowing down this amazing list to just five schools. As a 16 year old, this is one of the toughest things that I have ever had to do. My parents have encouraged me, after doing my extensive research...to just follow my heart.

 

[Rizzophil]

Guy who always had really good information on Rivals with recruits said he's staying quiet on Davis until after his announcement.

Is it a national Rivals board or a ND rivals board?! =)

 

[BeauBenken]

Well with him being 16 and getting the grades he does, we know he's even smarter.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Guy who always had really good information on Rivals with recruits said he's staying quiet on Davis until after his announcement.

Yeah man, me too. I know my stuff, but I'm not saying another word! I'll let you guys know who Davis chooses and why he chose that school after Davis announces it on Friday.

 

[johnnykillz]

Guy who always had really good information on Rivals with recruits said he's staying quiet on Davis until after his announcement.

Most often a good fortune...

Here's to hope:

 

[jason_h537]

Irish











just a hunch guys.

 

[jerboski]

Irish.

Bank on it.

 

[phork]

Me, I'll wait until signing day and a signature gets faxed in.

 

[Ironman8]

I'll wait until KPENN says he will bet on Florida before I'll get excited.

 

[rtrn2glory]

just please don't go to usc...please!!!!

 

[IrishLax]

Question: would Noor Davis ever play ILB or is he strictly an OLB prospect?

 

[woolybug25]

Question: would Noor Davis ever play ILB or is he strictly an OLB prospect?

I haven't read an opinion from the coaching staff, but with his measurables, speed and intelligence I think he would be a great guy to groom into Manti's replacement.

 

[Ironman8]

Apparently, Bill King (formerly of Rivals, now 24/7) had JC Shurbertt on his radio show and it was stated that he believes Noor will choose ND tomorow based on the timing and his previous discussions with Noor. Take it FWIW.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Apparently, Bill King (formerly of Rivals, now 24/7) had JC Shurbertt on his radio show and it was stated that he believes Noor will choose ND tomorow based on the timing and his previous discussions with Noor. Take it FWIW.

Fingers crossed. Kid seems like the goods, on and off the field.

 

[rtrn2glory]

I haven't read an opinion from the coaching staff, but with his measurables, speed and intelligence I think he would be a great guy to groom into Manti's replacement.

glad you haven't heard anything from the coaches because i think that's illegal.

 

[Ironman8]

Here is the radio podcast I mentioned with Billy King and JC Shurbertt:

team247

Note: JC talks Noor, ND's recruiting prowess, and some '11 and '12 commits such as Aaron, Counsell, Darby, and Ferguson.

 

[woolybug25]

glad you haven't heard anything from the coaches because i think that's illegal.

Illegal? Like against the law?

Krikeys... recruiting is getting strict. lol

 

[rtrn2glory]

coaches aren't allowed to talk about recruits to members of the media until signing day.

strange rule, but it's a rule and unlike most other schools we tend to follow them.

 

[woolybug25]

coaches aren't allowed to talk about recruits to members of the media until signing day.

strange rule, but it's a rule and unlike most other schools we tend to follow them.

I realize that... this isn't my first rodeo, but dang near every recruit in the country talks about where and how the coaching staffs plan to use them. It's not directly from the coaches mouth, but that wasn't what I was implying. I was just saying that I havent heard any insight on how the coaching staff plans on utilizing them.

 

[Ironman8]

Small note - Noor has changed the venue of his decision from a local country club to his high school. The noon decision time has also been changed, now at 1:30.

 

[rtrn2glory]

He's 16.

Pulled from another board...I don't know the poster or his posting history but thought it interesting:

Speculation on another site:

"I know I am going to get lambasted for this and I never have done this before so cut me some slack. I can't reveal who I heard this from but it is someone who my brother is friends with that is close to Davis ( my brother is a social worker that helped a family member get through a rough time - the friends family, not Noor's). He is coming to ND...done deal from what I have been told. Loves the 3-4 and Diaco. Also feels ND will win a NC very soon and Tuiit and Lynch will allow him to excel on the outside."
To go along with what NDinLA said, remember that this kid is from Cali. USC is very much in the mix.

.My guess in the end is that he does choose ND. Im not going to speculate further on why, it's just a gut feeling. After reading the full speech he gave last night, I've never been more impressed with the words of a 16 year student athlete. What wins it in the end in my mind:

ND's mixture of religion and strong academics. His family was with him on the trip and loved the campus. He spoke very highly about the fact that he was able to spend eight hours alone with the coaches. This kid is Irish. If not now, by signing day.

from an earlier post, but this sounds like they're telling him they're putting him on the outside.

 

[beryirish]

Here is the radio podcast I mentioned with Billy King and JC Shurbertt:

team247

Note: JC talks Noor, ND's recruiting prowess, and some '11 and '12 commits such as Aaron, Counsell, Darby, and Ferguson.

Thanks for the podcast. Really informative and puts a little smile on your face when you hear JC predict ND for Davis. It would be awesome to put 2 solid defensive recruiting classes back to back that compliment each other. Can't wait for noon tomorrow.