'12 OH RB William Mahone (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

Domina Nostra · Jun 27, 2011

I'm starting to like our chances here.

Whiskeyjack · Jun 27, 2011

Irish4Life09 said:
I'm addressing this to your earlier comment, and anyone else that makes stupid comments about recruits. Don't you think there is a reason he has been offered a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame football team? We don't just go handing out recruits to anybody.If Kelly feels this kid deserves an offer, he deserves it. You guys base assumptions of numbers and seeing maybe a couple of minutes of game film from a year prior.Coaches watch relentless video, in-person games and workouts, and interviews with the young men. I'm sure they know what they're doing.
If you guys feel he shouldn't, then go join the staff and direct Kelly on how to recruit.

Disagree. As I mentioned in John Turner's thread, what's the point of allowing people to post here if the only acceptable responses are "I'm so glad we got this 4/ 5 :s:

recruit!" or "I trust Kelly completely!" There's no meaningful discussion of a kid's potential that way.

Epitome's reservation about Mahone was expressed politely and had a reasonable basis (statistical production). It's a valuable contribution to the discussion here, and he shouldn't be shouted down for expressing a dissenting opinion.

pkt77242 · Jun 27, 2011

IRISHbluehen said:
@willywaves (William Mahone): ND was too legit! #blessed

Looks like his visit went well....

Really hopes he comes here, I think that a Byron Marshall and William Mahone combo would be great.

Buster Bluth · Jun 27, 2011

I love a good powerback.

aubeirish · Jun 27, 2011

It's not like this guy has a low rank... He is a 4 :s:

across the the board.

NDFANnSouthWest · Jun 28, 2011

When a staff looks at a recruit he looks at what he is and what he COULD be in the future. I don't care if the kid is a 1000 yard runner in High School-- it is a metric however, not the only metric. They are looking past the obvious.

Rhode Irish · Jun 28, 2011

Count me among those who would welcome a Mahone commitment. We should take two backs this class, a power back and speedier back. Will would fill one of those needs and would represent a good start in my opinion.

BeauBenken · Jun 28, 2011

If anyone would like to continue debating about how one should post on a recruit's board, please feel free to continue it here... http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/leprechaun-lounge/60738-beaubenkens-fireside-chats-4.html#post503429

NDPhilly · Jun 28, 2011

MSU just got a RB commitment yesterday from a 3* guy and some MSU boards thinnk they may be done at RB for the cycle.

calvegas04 · Jun 28, 2011

He has been posting pics of his ND visit on his twitter, sounds like he liked it a lot.

GBdomer · Jun 28, 2011

didnt see the pics anybody got em?

FightingIrishLover7 · Jun 28, 2011

GBdomer said:
didnt see the pics anybody got em?

yfrog Photo : http://yfrog.com/kh5oxnj Shared by willywaves

Epitome · Jun 28, 2011

Irish4Life09 said:
I'm addressing this to your earlier comment, and anyone else that makes stupid comments about recruits. Don't you think there is a reason he has been offered a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame football team? We don't just go handing out recruits to anybody.If Kelly feels this kid deserves an offer, he deserves it. You guys base assumptions of numbers and seeing maybe a couple of minutes of game film from a year prior.Coaches watch relentless video, in-person games and workouts, and interviews with the young men. I'm sure they know what they're doing.
If you guys feel he shouldn't, then go join the staff and direct Kelly on how to recruit.

Sorrry Bud, You responded to the first comment I've made on this site in weeks. So if I made an "Earlier comment" please clarify. In this case, I am qualified to speak of the competition he plays against. I'm from Youngstown and played ball against just about every team on his schedule including Fitch. I know the type of talent there and with a clear conscience could say that I don't believe a 4 star ranking is warranted. 3 star perhaps... By the way, I've never posted on this or any other board that an offer was not deserved. So please explain what you are talking about.

Rizzophil · Jun 28, 2011

NDPhilly said:
MSU just got a RB commitment yesterday from a 3* guy and some MSU boards thinnk they may be done at RB for the cycle.

I think PSU has always been a bigger threat then MSU

nd1989 · Jun 28, 2011

Irish4Life09 said:
I'm addressing this to your earlier comment, and anyone else that makes stupid comments about recruits. Don't you think there is a reason he has been offered a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame football team? We don't just go handing out recruits to anybody.If Kelly feels this kid deserves an offer, he deserves it. You guys base assumptions of numbers and seeing maybe a couple of minutes of game film from a year prior.Coaches watch relentless video, in-person games and workouts, and interviews with the young men. I'm sure they know what they're doing.
If you guys feel he shouldn't, then go join the staff and direct Kelly on how to recruit.

This is one of the more short sighted comments I've seen on these boards.

People are allowed to debate. People are allowed to question scholarships -- that's the point of discussing recruiting. People are allowed to offer their opinions.

There's lots of people on these boards that watch lots of video too. There's lots of people that have seen our coaches in the past make many mistakes recruiting the wrong players. There's lot's of people that have seen coaches in the past not recruit the right players. Kelly and his staff, while I'm as much a believer as anyone, are not infallible. They can make mistakes. We're allowed to discuss are their choices correct or not.

That is the whole point.

Sherm Sticky · Jun 28, 2011

TheTurningPOint said:
Mahone not reaching 1000 yet, might have something to do with his QB recently being offered by Oregon. There is a lot of talent on his squad...and only one ball.

Think about this....what is the first thing we have to do to beat Michigan St, and what terrifies us against Sparty.......the run game...

Mich St ALWAYS has that 3star-low 4star back from ohio/indiana/michigan that carves up teams season after season....Mahone is their top target if not close to it....that says a lot to me.

Id be more than happy to have the kid.

I like your thought process.

Mahone is the big back that I want from this class...Fingers crossed.

skehiaian · Jun 28, 2011

I agree, the one thing Notre Dame has been missing the last 15 years is a strong powerful running back, and I like this guys size and build. I think he would be a great addition to this recruiting class.

koonja · Jun 28, 2011

skehiaian said:
I agree, the one thing Notre Dame has been missing the last 15 years is a strong powerful running back, and I like this guys size and build. I think he would be a great addition to this recruiting class.

I wouldn't say that. I think Rob Hughes was pretty strong and powerful. Did you see him carry trojan defenders last year!?

As for the <1,000 yards rushing, playing both offense and defense while in high school may have contributed to that...

"Mahone will be a three-year varsity starter in 2011. He rushed for 699 yards and had 11 receptions for 152 yards. He was also a starter on the defensive side of the ball and was named first-team defense Northeast Ohio."

William Mahone names his favorites - ESPN

Jimmy3Putt · Jun 28, 2011

The one thing Notre Dame has been missing the last 15 years is a strong, powerful, and consistent running back.

BleedBlue&Gold · Jun 28, 2011

Gioia's big toe said:
The one thing Notre Dame has been missing the last 15 years is a strong, powerful, and consistent running back.

I think the problem has been along the offensive line.

pani_nasz · Jun 28, 2011

NDPhilly said:
MSU just got a RB commitment yesterday from a 3* guy and some MSU boards thinnk they may be done at RB for the cycle.

MSU also had a decommit at RB from their 2011 class. They may still be looking to fill one more slot.

anarin · Jun 28, 2011

ISDUpdate Irish Sports Daily
Eye-Opening Visit For Mahone (Premium)

stupid premium haha

Cali_domer · Jun 28, 2011

Ok who has access that can give us a little something something.

irish4ever · Jun 28, 2011

anarin said:
ISDUpdate Irish Sports Daily
Eye-Opening Visit For Mahone (Premium)

Eye-opening as in GOOD for the Irish or NOT SO GOOD? Anyone have access? Please share!

anarin · Jun 28, 2011

He did tweet some pics from his visit to the campus... right next to his planking pictures haha!

TerryTate · Jun 28, 2011

Mahone said the visit was great. His mother really enjoyed it as well. He may make a decision before the season and we are in solid position.

Someone should post his tweet. I dont do the Twitter thing, but its a good one

Ironman8 · Jun 28, 2011

irish4ever said:
Eye-opening as in GOOD for the Irish or NOT SO GOOD? Anyone have access? Please share!

Eye-opening good. Sounds very promising.

Whiskeyjack · Jun 28, 2011

Here are the pics he tweeted:

Te'o4Heisman · Jun 28, 2011

TerryTate said:
Mahone said the visit was great. His mother really enjoyed it as well. He may make a decision before the season and we are in solid position.

Someone should post his tweet. I dont do the Twitter thing, but its a good one

Here you go:

@willywaves
ND was too legit! #blessed

IrishLax · Jun 28, 2011

Not to share too much but his Mom LOVED ND. Mahone himself was shocked to learn about things like our graduation rate, strength of schedule, etc.

If Ohio State keeps their current two RBs I think he ends up Irish. Might be a big battle with PSU though.

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