'12 HI DE Luke Kaumatule (Stanford Verbal)

[beryirish]

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[NDinL.A.]

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11 offers, down to Stanford, UCLA, California and Oregon...all even. Won't announce until NSD.

I wouldn't be surprised if ND ever offered that we'd jump right up there. Have no idea if that will happen though (doesn't look like it right now, unfortunately).

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Since we're only taking 1 DE in this class, and we currently lead for Jarron Jones, I don't see Kaumatule getting an offer unless Jones gives a solid verbal to different school first.

 

[rtrn2glory]

where did you read/hear that we "lead" for Jones?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

where did you read/hear that we "lead" for Jones?

Inferred from the fact that: (1) he was blown away by his visit; and (2) he decommited from PSU right after it. He hasn't come out and named us his favorite, but most recruitniks consider Jones a ND lean right now.

 

[JughedJones]

Inferred from the fact that: (1) he was blown away by his visit; and (2) he decommited from PSU right after it. He hasn't come out and named us his favorite, but most recruitniks consider Jones a ND lean right now.

This is what I've inferred as well.

Seems a pretty clear reading.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Inferred from the fact that: (1) he was blown away by his visit; and (2) he decommited from PSU right after it. He hasn't come out and named us his favorite, but most recruitniks consider Jones a ND lean right now.

I have inferred the same thing, FWIW.

 

[TerryTate]

Not to derail, but Jones' family is a big fan of what ND offers. ND is feeling very good.

 

[IrishLax]

Since we're only taking 1 DE in this class, and we currently lead for Jarron Jones, I don't see Kaumatule getting an offer unless Jones gives a solid verbal to different school first.

I'm pretty positive we will end up taking at least 2 DL and both will likely be DE's first with the ability to maybe develop into a DT should the need arise.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I'm pretty positive we will end up taking at least 2 DL and both will likely be DE's first with the ability to maybe develop into a DT should the need arise.

The numbers indicate that we'll want one DE and one DT; in other words, one guy who focuses on 5- and 3- tech (Jones), and another that focuses on 3- and 0- tech (Schutt, Day). We might end up taking two 5-/ 3-tech guys and shoehorning one into more of a DT role, but I don't think that's Plan A.

Unless Stockton is a sleeper, or Kelly's secretly planning on switching to a 4-3, Nix and Cwynar will be our only game-ready DTs in 2012, and only Nix in 2013. If we're sticking with a 3-4, we need a NT this year.

Edit: Is Stockton already considered a bust? He came in a consensus 4 DT, and at 6'1''/ 302, he's got the physical profile to give us some productive snaps at NT. If Kelly and co. feel that he gives us quality depth, then you may be right, Lax.

 

[IrishLax]

The numbers indicate that we'll want one DE and one DT; in other words, one guy who focuses on 5- and 3- tech (Jones), and another that focuses on 3- and 0- tech (Schutt, Day). We might end up taking two 5-/ 3-tech guys and shoehorning one into more of a DT role, but I don't think that's Plan A.

Unless Stockton is a sleeper, or Kelly's secretly planning on switching to a 4-3, Nix and Cwynar will be our only game-ready DTs in 2012, and only Nix in 2013. If we're sticking with a 3-4, we need a NT this year.

Edit: Is Stockton already considered a bust? He came in a consensus 4 DT, and at 6'1''/ 302, he's got the physical profile to give us some productive snaps NT. If Kelly and co. feel that he gives us quality depth, then you may be right, Lax.

Yeah, the only thing I disagree with there is the thought that the second DL will be a NG focus. I have read in more than a couple places that ND really isn't recruiting a NG-first guy outside of Schutt who is seen to be a pure exception. Korren Kirven and Sheldon Day are both (I think, and correct me if I'm wrong) seen to be DE-first guys.

On Tyler Stockton... he is quite injury prone and I don't know if he can be labeled a bust yet. Not saying he'll have a Nick Fairley style breakout as he ages but who knows... might end up being a contributor.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Yeah, the only thing I disagree with there is the thought that the second DL will be a NG focus. I have read in more than a couple places that ND really isn't recruiting a NG-first guy outside of Schutt who is seen to be a pure exception. Korren Kirven and Sheldon Day are both (I think, and correct me if I'm wrong) seen to be DE-first guys.

Maybe not a NG-focus, but at least a DT focus. I know Kirven and Day could play DE for us as well, but with the current state of our depth chart, unless Stockton is ready to break out or we're switching to a 4-3, I don't see how one of our DL recruit this cycle doesn't get lots of reps at 0- and 3- tech.

 

[TerryTate]

I believe I read that we would be taking up to 3 DE's if it works out. 1/2 True DE's and/or 1/2 swing guys. NT is not necessarily a priority this year. Springmann & Schwenke have the potential for NT.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I'll defer to you guys, then. I've been staring at our depth chart too long.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Well if three it is, then I'll take Spence, Jones, and one of Schutt/Day. Do that for me and this guy is happy as ever

 

[rtrn2glory]

would love to see springmann and schwenke transtition into a nose guard...you're talking serious athleticism across the front if that's the case...however, wouldn't surprise me still to see springmann and up on offense

 

[Sherm Sticky]

would love to see springmann and schwenke transtition into a nose guard...you're talking serious athleticism across the front if that's the case...however, wouldn't surprise me still to see springmann and up on offense

^Agree with this

 

[Big23Head]

I really like Luke and Buckner. Wouldn't mind getting one of them

 

[OCIrish]

I really like Luke and Buckner. Wouldn't mind getting one of them

I'd like the both of them....

 

[calvegas04]

Lets get these 2 guys so we can have the team coming out doing the Irish Haka!

‪12/26/10 - Talent Competition Part 3 - Notre Dame Haka vs Jimmy Gaines' Singing‬‏ - YouTube

 

[woolybug25]

Lets get these 2 guys so we can have the team coming out doing the Irish Haka!

‪12/26/10 - Talent Competition Part 3 - Notre Dame Haka vs Jimmy Gaines' Singing‬‏ - YouTube

EMBED DAMN IT....

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7i7RameK8nk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

starts at 1:58.

Gaines is worth a listen too, boy can sing.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Every time I watch this...I want to go hit someone!

 

[BeauBenken]

Every time I watch this...I go hit someone!

That'd be even better.

 

[beryirish]

I can only imagine being a QB and seeing Manti Te'o doing that dance across the line from me. I would definitely **** my pants. I think I would just take the snap and go hand the ball to him.

 

[Irish Man3]

Stanford verbal

 

[Bluetorch]

Stanford verbal

Down the road at Punahou, younger brother Canton Kaumatule, 6'-8" 270 # soph offensive tackle & Isaac Savainaia, 6'-3" 235# jr LB projected as national recruits.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Down the road at Punahou, younger brother Canton Kaumatule, 6'-8" 270 # soph offensive tackle & Isaac Savainaia, 6'-3" 235# jr LB projected as national recruits.

6'8'' sophomore??

What do they feed these Islanders? lol

 

[Carlyle Javar Holiday]

Spam and eggs

 

[BeauBenken]

Spam and eggs

lol I think CH here nailed it.

 

[JDAtlanta]

lol I think CH here nailed it.

He forgot rice.