'11 GA DE Stephon Tuitt (Signed Notre Dame LOI)

[Who'saWildManNow]

Damn beavers

 

[Riddickulous]

FWIW, a poster on DomerDomain claims to have spoken with some of the upperclassmen. He says that Tuitt is really impressing the veterans and that he weighs 285 pounds.

 

[irishfan]

FWIW, a poster on DomerDomain claims to have spoken with some of the upperclassmen. He says that Tuitt is really impressing the veterans and that he weighs 285 pounds.

Awesome if true. I saw another poster on DD a couple weeks ago said he was walking around campus and saw both Tuitt and Lynch (not at the same time). He said Tuitt looked about 6'4" but not in great shape. Said he wasn't out of shape, but didn't seem to be in great football shape. Then the same guy said he later saw Lynch and that he looked to be in much, much better shape. Hope this newer update is more accurate about Tuitt.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Tuitt is a bigger body than Lynch. He is thicker, but just as athletic.

Keep in mind Lynch has also been working with Longo for 7 months. i dont think there will be much complaining by the time they leave ND.

To the poster that says that Tuitt is impressing...........if he is doing it in the weight room that is awesome, but at the sametime nothing no one didnt know...and to my knowledge they have not strapped on pads yet

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Awesome if true. I saw another poster on DD a couple weeks ago said he was walking around campus and saw both Tuitt and Lynch (not at the same time). He said Tuitt looked about 6'4" but not in great shape. Said he wasn't out of shape, but didn't seem to be in great football shape. Then the same guy said he later saw Lynch and that he looked to be in much, much better shape. Hope this newer update is more accurate about Tuitt.

All reports I've read since Tuitt arrived on campus indicate that he's been a workout warrior, and every picture I've seen showed a mountainous man in awesome shape.

Perhaps that DD poster mistook someone else for Tuitt.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Perhaps that DD poster mistook someone else for Tuitt.

In South Bend? Doubtful...

I'm guessing that person is accustomed to seeing Longo-built football players, and Tuitt's body hasn't been transformed yet.

 

[GBdomer]

In South Bend? Doubtful...

I'm guessing that person is accustomed to seeing Longo-built football players, and Tuitt's body hasn't been transformed yet.

maybe he will look like Megatron.

 

[Riddickulous]

maybe he will look like Megatron.

Which one?

 

[beryirish]

maybe he will look like Megatron.

By the end of his ND career he will look like Unicron.....sorry Transformer buff.


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[Te'o4Heisman]

FWIW Tuitt and Ishaq are becoming close friends. Aside from the awesome freakish athletes Brian Kelly is bringing in on defense, it seems like since he took over as coach their a brotherhood forming among the players that I can not recall under the past few coaches. I am guessing that comes from getting through adversity together and all the hard work they put in during camp and longo workouts. I get the feeling this team all trust and respect each other and are going to really fight for each other on the field this year. Its going to be exciting to watch.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

FWIW Tuitt and Ishaq are becoming close friends. Aside from the awesome freakish athletes Brian Kelly is bringing in on defense, it seems like since he took over as coach their a brotherhood forming among the players that I can not recall under the past few coaches. I am guessing that comes from getting through adversity together and all the hard work they put in during camp and longo workouts. I get the feeling this team all trust and respect each other and are going to really fight for each other on the field this year. Its going to be exciting to watch.

There definently seems to be a very special chemistry amongst the players that we haven't seen in some time. For the first time in a long time I am getting the sense that these guys will be an awesome team because they are becoming like family and having a team with that kind of chemistry just makes the team that much better. Football is a team game and it's nice to see that our players are bonding together so well. I think this will pay off huge dividends for us this year and well into the future.

 

[beryirish]

There definently seems to be a very special chemistry amongst the players that we haven't seen in some time. For the first time in a long time I am getting the sense that these guys will be an awesome team because they are becoming like family and having a team with that kind of chemistry just makes the team that much better. Football is a team game and it's nice to see that our players are bonding together so well. I think this will pay off huge dividends for us this year and well into the future.

FWIW Tuitt and Ishaq are becoming close friends. Aside from the awesome freakish athletes Brian Kelly is bringing in on defense, it seems like since he took over as coach their a brotherhood forming among the players that I can not recall under the past few coaches. I am guessing that comes from getting through adversity together and all the hard work they put in during camp and longo workouts. I get the feeling this team all trust and respect each other and are going to really fight for each other on the field this year. Its going to be exciting to watch.

Coach Kelly made it clear that he doesn't want his kids doing "their own thing". He wants them to be together hanging out. He wants them all in the Gug working out, playing pool and such. Just for the reason you guys mentioned, to get them to mesh with one another and it's absolutely true. Because you start to look out for one another. Chemistry like you said. Coach Kelly knows what he is doing and it makes sense. Sad it took this long to do something so easy that should have always been done.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

A) Kelly instills the best in USMC basic training mentality, from a psychological perspective;

B) Longo follows that up, (Conditioning is a foundation for success);

C) I have two independent individuals who have spotted Tuitt, and their response was basically, "DAMN!! That dude is massive!!!!"

D) So I checked with them about the possibility that he may be out of shape. They just laughed.

 

[woolybug25]

He posted his carpet dance on July 3rd (I know its been posted, just reposting it for arguments sake). He looks like he is pretty damn good shape to me. He has obviously working on his moves as well.

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[Bogtrotter07]

Please note how close to the celing his head comes, how he toweres over that tv and stand, and by the way, even with the loose t-shirt and shorts, did you see his back, shoulders, chest, arms and thighs. The guy has a pretty solid build with a fairly low bodyfat rate. If the reports are true that he reported in at 285 lbs . . . GOOD GOD, Almighty!

YouTube - ‪I feel gooooood‬‏

 

[beryirish]

Scout Freebie

Scout.com: Freshmen Fits

By Tim O'Malley
Publisher
Posted Jul 8, 2011

In conjunction with our Camp Assessments of returning Irish players, IrishEyes begins its countdown to August camp with a preview of 18 incoming freshmen competitors. Today’s feature: defensive end Stephon Tuitt.

Few programs possess the incoming personnel necessary to relegate Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame’s 5-star defensive end prospect, to secondary status.
Such is the case in South Bend where January enrollee Aaron Lynch has Irish fans and media atwitter over his spring debut and autumn potential.

Lynch’s spring game domination elevated the freshman phenom’s status from potential to likely impact player. But the Irish have another likely freshman of impact in Tuitt – a first-year defender capable of bettering his team’s defense as a valued member of its defensive line rotation.

Below is a look at the competition ahead and alongside Tuitt as he enters his first college training camp.

Defensive End Depth Chart
The number in parenthesis denotes the player’s remaining years of eligibility:
1st Unit: Senior Ethan Johnson (1) participated in 674 snaps last fall and enters his final season as the roster’s sack leader (12.5) as well as its most experienced competitor (38 games played). Bookend Kapron Lewis-Moore (2) led the line with 680 snaps last season and a D-Line best 62 stops.

Johnson and Lewis-Moore, if healthy, will start 13 games this fall. Their experience, talent, and bulk (295-plus pounds apiece) is invaluable in the trenches.

Perceived 2nd Unit: Both will face a stiff test from Tuitt, though few of us outside the program walls could conceive of Lynch falling to the No. 5 defensive end spot (behind Johnson, Lewis-Moore, Schwenke, and a fellow freshman) after watching him compete in the spring.

Sophomore Kona Schwenke (3): Took part in 33 snaps last season, his first occurring in a Week Nine loss to Tulsa (during which he recovered a fumble). Schwenke has added 60 pounds since National Signing Day 2010 – listed at 6’4” 285 in the Spring Prospectus. The sophomore could move to nose guard (or a 4-3 interior position) in 2012 if Lynch and Tuitt develop as expected on the edge. At this point, he’s at best the No. 3 defensive end and at worst No. 4 (behind Lynch) entering August.

Freshman Aaron Lynch (4): Easily the most explosive force on the field during Notre Dame’s annual Blue Gold Game. That fun fact will mean nothing on September 3, but it’s notable in early July. Lynch entered spring ball at 6’6” 260 though he’ll likely have added strength, if not weight, when the 2011 season heights and weights are released to the public. Schwenke and Tuitt are his chief competitors for playing time behind the starting duo.

Remaining Competitors
The unit’s only personnel loss was senior Emeka Nwankwo (69 snaps). Nwankwo did not appear vs. USC or Miami to conclude the season.

The numbers listed below are my projections for the four potential defensive linemen among the incoming freshmen, as nothing official will be released by the staff until early August – and likely not until Game Week if the 2010 pre-season pattern holds true:


Stephon Tuitt: Appears every bit of the 6’5” 270-pounds as listed on und.com. Don’t be surprised to see Tuitt at 275 in the ’11 Media Guide…and wearing an imposing #7 jersey on the field on September 3.


Troy Niklas: The definition of a “Big Skill Prospect,” Niklas was listed as a TE/DL by the staff on Signing Day. He’ll likely get his first look on defense with five competitors set at tight end (and 15 offensive linemen slated for camp). At 6’7” 240, Niklas will rely more on athletic ability and hand technique rather than pure power in August (though he’s likely added weight since his February listing).


Tony Springmann: I have him slated for a move inside and redshirt season in 2011, but the health status of No. 1 nose guard Sean Cwynar (foot) and No. 4 Tyler Stockton (knee) could press Springmann into early duty (At 6’6” 270-plus, he’s probably better equipped to compete at defensive end on Saturdays, but with good health in front of him, could earn valuable Scout Team time at both DE and NG.)


Chase Hounshell: At 6’5” 255 (likely larger now), Hounshell could help at 3-4 Scout team positions: DE, OT, or OG, though Springmann would appear to have the Year One leg up on a full move inside to NG. Hounshell’s best chance for a freshman season on the field is at defensive end, despite the depth in front of him.

Tuitt’s Potential Debut
Senior nose guard Hafis Williams was a “swing” lineman last fall, playing both Nose guard and defensive end, and also as an interior player in the team’s 4-3 sets. That’s not the plan in 2011 as Elston noted in the spring that the staff would prefer no swing players be necessary for future defensive lines.

Regardless, a portion of Williams’ 244 snaps will be available at defensive end this season. From our vantage point, Tuitt is in position to capitalize on that opportunity. Look for the true freshman to debut as a rotation member in the team’s dime packages – designed as one of several disruptive pass-rushers to attack the opponent’s offensive backfield in long down-and-distance situations.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Interesting in that almost exactly mirrors the general thinking on this board [when we decide to think, anyway]. I wonder if he reads IE?

 

[mgriff]

Interesting in that almost exactly mirrors the general thinking on this board [when we decide to think, anyway]. I wonder if he reads IE?

You know how much leg work you save if you read a fan base's board to get the consensus from intelligent posters on a particular board. It makes sense that one would read the opinions of those passionate about following a team, and then using the core analysis for your pieces which you then submit to a pay to view entity, It seems like a damn good idea, since taking fan analysis would probably hold them in the best stead, getting them the best review and reputation for their article. Where's IrishinFL with my tin foil hat?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Nick Martin via Twitter:

Tuitt is in love#KatieHegarty

Matt's little sister:

 

[BeauBenken]

Nick Martin via Twitter:



Matt's little sister:

lolz...wait, how'd you get that picture?

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Tuitt is a mammoth human being.

 

[GBdomer]

lolz...wait, how'd you get that picture?

lol great question

 

[Kak7304]

A few weeks ago, I was on campus and saw Tuitt walking away from LaFun w/ Niklas. Tuitt is impressively built and filled out w/ a very large frame. However, Niklas towered above him and has the potential to be enormous when he puts on some weight.

 

[Cali_domer]

Is this you?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Geez. Lurn2intarnet, guys.

Google Images. I just searched for "Katie Hegarty". Found an image from MaxPreps (she's a volleyball player at the same high school from which Matt graduated.) She bears a striking resemblance to her brother, so I was pretty certain I'd found the right girl.

Edit: No creepiness was intended. The posted tweet made me smile; is no one else amused that Tuitt allegedly has a crush on another player's little sister? We spend so much time referring to these kids as athletes; little tid bits like this humanize them for me, so I thought I'd share.

 

[Cali_domer]

Geez. Lurn2intarnet, guys.

Google Images. I just searched for "Katie Hegarty". Found an image from MaxPreps (she's a volleyball player at the same high school from which Matt graduated.) She bears a striking resemblance to her brother, so I was pretty certain I'd found the right girl.

Edit: No creepiness was intended. The posted tweet made me smile; is no one else amused that Tuitt allegedly has a crush on another player's little sister? We spend so much time referring to these kids as athletes; little tid bits like this humanize them for me, so I thought I'd share.

Oh, well that is less sleazy.

 

[BeauBenken]

Geez. Lurn2intarnet, guys.

Google Images. I just searched for "Katie Hegarty". Found an image from MaxPreps (she's a volleyball player at the same high school from which Matt graduated.) She bears a striking resemblance to her brother, so I was pretty certain I'd found the right girl.

Edit: No creepiness was intended. The posted tweet made me smile; is no one else amused that Tuitt allegedly has a crush on another player's little sister? We spend so much time referring to these kids as athletes; little tid bits like this humanize them for me, so I thought I'd share.

It's not that I don't love these kids joking around. I do. And for the exact same reason.

I just thought I'd point out your pro-creeper status.

Note: I don't actually think you're a creeper Whiskey. I wuv you.

Note: Note: Thanks to the social networking world we live in, most people are somewhat creepers. I'm no exception.

"No, I don't know who you are even though you added me on facebook, but I can't help but read the 23 comments on your status by people I don't even know. Hell, I don't even care about anything I'm reading, but I just...can't...look...away."

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

Geez. Lurn2intarnet, guys.

...

Edit: No creepiness was intended. The posted tweet made me smile; is no one else amused that Tuitt allegedly has a crush on another player's little sister? We spend so much time referring to these kids as athletes; little tid bits like this humanize them for me, so I thought I'd share.

Entire new world with the net. Whiskey, I find your sister's blog enticing.

 

[WabashFalcon]

Geez. Lurn2intarnet, guys.

Google Images. I just searched for "Katie Hegarty". Found an image from MaxPreps (she's a volleyball player at the same high school from which Matt graduated.) She bears a striking resemblance to her brother, so I was pretty certain I'd found the right girl.

Edit: No creepiness was intended. The posted tweet made me smile; is no one else amused that Tuitt allegedly has a crush on another player's little sister? We spend so much time referring to these kids as athletes; little tid bits like this humanize them for me, so I thought I'd share.

I have expect to start hearing a long, low SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS in the dark before seeing your form turn the corner, sprint toward me, and explode.

Chuckles. Looks around for anyone who go the Minecraft Creeper joke. Sees none.

F@#$. I've wasted my life. Dies.

 

[OCIrish]

Is this you?

Wait, hell I thought that was Neutered peeing in the bushes again....guess not....