Who is likely next?

[AdmiralBackhand]

This!

That would be dope.

 

[koonja]

During the bye week we should pass the time with a well thought out over/under on verbals following the game.

 

[ErieIrish13]

If we get Agholor, I will freak out anywhere anytime!!!
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[ndcoltsfan2010]

During the bye week we should pass the time with a well thought out over/under on verbals following the game.[/

I'm game. That is going to be a tortuous long time between games.

 

[Chicago Irish Fan]

As I'm sure everyone else is, I'm really hoping it's Agholor. I don't really see it happening though. With how high he is on USC and FLorida, I don't think he would make such a heat of the moment decision. However, I could see us making a huge impression and winning his commitment somewhere down the road.

 

[GBdomer]

As I'm sure everyone else is, I'm really hoping it's Agholor. I don't really see it happening though. With how high he is on USC and FLorida, I don't think he would make such a heat of the moment decision. However, I could see us making a huge impression and winning his commitment somewhere down the road.

Seems to be a Florida Florida State battle right now with USC slipping.

 

[Chicago Irish Fan]

Seems to be a Florida Florida State battle right now with USC slipping.

Good to know. At least if we don't get him, we wouldn't have to play against him.

 

[NDPhilly]

BUMP

CA CB Ishmael Adams (Offer)
CA RB Byron Marshall (Offer)
CA S Shaq Thompson (Offer)
CA DE Arik Armstead (USC Verbal)
CA WR Bryce Treggs (Cal Verbal)
FL CB Donaldven Manning (Virginia Tech Verbal)
FL CB Brian Poole (Florida Verbal)
GA OL John Theus (Offer)
NC RB Keith Marshall (Offer)
NV OL Ronnie Stanley (Offer)
OH LB Ifeadi Odenigbo (Offer)
WA OT Zach Banner (Offer)
WA RB KeiVarae Russell (Offer)
CA WR Deontay Greenberry (ND Verbal)
CA CB Tee Shepard (ND Verbal)
FL WR Justin Ferguson (ND Verbal)
IN ATH David Perkins (ND Verbal)
NC OLB/DE Romeo Okwara (ND Verbal)
NY DE Jarron Jones (ND Verbal)

Unofficial:
NC OL Mark Harrell (ND Verbal)
'13 FL DB Leon McQuay (Offer)
'13 FL ATH Richard Benjamin (Offer)
'13 IL QB Matt Alviti (Offer)
'13 MI OL Steve Elmer (ND Verbal)
'13 OH ATH Jalin Marshall (Offer)
'13 PA TE Adam Breneman (Offer)

Which of these guys verbal after the game.

I think we comuld real in Odenigbo, B Marshall, and Stanley

 

[Riddickulous]

Alviti.

 

[arrowryan]

Alviti.

Is he close to making his decision?

 

[buirish]

Not sure who will be next, maybe Stanley, but that list is FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!
Go Irish!!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Stanley > Odenigbo > Banner > B. Marshall, in order of descending probability.

The staff might not accept more than 2-3 verbals depending on how we sit with the big fish recruits.

 

[Chicago Irish Fan]

I'd be extremely happy with anyone from that list of studs.

 

[Irish Man3]

Stanley > Odenigbo > Banner > B. Marshall, in order of descending probability.

The staff might not accept more than 2-3 verbals depending on how we sit with the big fish recruits.

Who on that list would the staff not accept a verbal from?

 

[NDPhilly]

Who on that list would the staff not accept a verbal from?

Only ones really would be maybe Keivarae Russell or Donaldven Manning

 

[Big23Head]

Only ones really would be maybe Keivarae Russell or Donaldven Manning

I believe he was referring to that specific list of 4 guys mentioned.

And I personally am going with Stanley for next.

 

[NDPhilly]

I believe he was referring to that specific list of 4 guys mentioned.

In that case you take all of them.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Who on that list would the staff not accept a verbal from?

I meant the staff might only accept a few verbals if (1) they like where we stand with K. Marshall, Shaq Thompson, Agholor, etc. and (2) those guys aren't ready to verbal yet. The class of 2012 will probably be capped at 22, so we can only take 6 more guys total. Gotta leave room for the elites if we have a good shot at them.

Thus, we might take the first 3-4 verbals we get, and put any others on hold for a while.

 

[Irish Man3]

There is NOBODY visiting this weekend that the staff would not accept a verbal from. They are big fish. If you think the staff would not take Russell or Manning, your wrong. They are still actively recruiting both players.

 

[Riddickulous]

Is he close to making his decision?

Not that I know of, but I dream big.

 

[Irish Man3]

Not that I know of, but I dream big.

I share your dreams but I would be suprised if Alviti does not end up at Northwestern. They are selling the Persa deal like none other. Also, comparing depth charts, he is much more likely to see the field early at Northwestern. Will be a fun recruitment to watch.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

There is NOBODY visiting this weekend that the staff would not accept a verbal from. They are big fish. If you think the staff would not take Russell or Manning, your wrong. They are still actively recruiting both players.

I wasn't implying that any of these guys would get turned down immediately if they tried to verbal, but some people think we'll be full after the USC game. I don't; we'll probably take the first 3-4 verbals offered and then hold a couple spots for the super elite recruits (and make no mistake, K. Marshall, Shaq Thompson, Nelson Agholor, Andrus Peat, etc. are on a different level from most of the guys visiting).

 

[NDPhilly]

I share your dreams but I would be suprised if Alviti does not end up at Northwestern. They are selling the Persa deal like none other. Also, comparing depth charts, he is much more likely to see the field early at Northwestern. Will be a fun recruitment to watch.

He Really is the ideal Northwestern QB. Pass first but can run. He's white. Compares well to Watkins, Kafka, and Persa.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I share your dreams but I would be suprised if Alviti does not end up at Northwestern. They are selling the Persa deal like none other. Also, comparing depth charts, he is much more likely to see the field early at Northwestern. Will be a fun recruitment to watch.

I don't think this is a hard sell for Kelly. 30y ROI for ND is $1,384,000 vs. $841,000 for Northwestern; 65% higher. Northwestern hasn't won the Big 10 in 11 years, and hasn't been to the BCS in 16 years.

Better education, higher profile, and a better program. The only thing Northwestern has over ND is a more inviting depth chart.

 

[BeauBenken]

I don't think this is a hard sell for Kelly. 30y ROI for ND is $1,384,000 vs. $841,000 for Northwestern; 65% higher. Northwestern hasn't won the Big 10 in 11 years, and hasn't been to the BCS in 16 years.

Better education, higher profile, and a better program. The only thing Northwestern has over ND is a more inviting depth chart.

What? Forgive me for not being around as long as most of you lol, but I thought if you won the Big Ten you were locked for the Rose Bowl? Then again, I know the Rose Bowl wasn't always part of the Bowl Championship Coalition/Board/Series, is that why?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

What? Forgive me for not being around as long as most of you lol, but I thought if you won the Big Ten you were locked for the Rose Bowl? Then again, I know the Rose Bowl wasn't always part of the Bowl Championship Coalition/Board/Series, is that why?

According to wikipedia (so take this with a grain of salt), Northwestern's last claimed Big 10 championship was 2000, where they went to the Alamo Bowl and got blown out by Nebraska 66-17.

 

[Irish Man3]

I wasn't implying that any of these guys would get turned down immediately if they tried to verbal, but some people think we'll be full after the USC game. I don't; we'll probably take the first 3-4 verbals offered and then hold a couple spots for the super elite recruits (and make no mistake, K. Marshall, Shaq Thompson, Nelson Agholor, Andrus Peat, etc. are on a different level from most of the guys visiting).

I get what your saying. I also don't think we will be full after the USC game but not because we have to turn people away. Because the majority of recruits attending are solid-elite, their recruitment won't end early.

I will disagree with you on Peat. If Banner, Garnett, Theus, or Murphy offer a verbal during the weekend, the staff takes it and runs with it. I'd even say that if Banner and Garnett both offer verbals, they take them and end offensive line recruiting. Not at all expecting that to happen, but every one of the offensive lineman I listed are ELITE.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I will disagree with you on Peat. If Banner, Garnett, Theus, or Murphy offer a verbal during the weekend, the staff takes it and runs with it. I'd even say that if Banner and Garnett both offer verbals, they take them and end offensive line recruiting. Not at all expecting that to happen, but every one of the offensive lineman I listed are ELITE.

I have to admit that I don't have a firm feel for how those elite OL compare to each other. I just tossed in Peat as an example of an elite OL (he's also my favorite).

I agree completely that we'll take the first 2 of that bunch that want to verbal and call it a day on OL, as long as we're under 22 total recruits.

 

[Irish Man3]

I don't think this is a hard sell for Kelly. 30y ROI for ND is $1,384,000 vs. $841,000 for Northwestern; 65% higher. Northwestern hasn't won the Big 10 in 11 years, and hasn't been to the BCS in 16 years.

Better education, higher profile, and a better program. The only thing Northwestern has over ND is a more inviting depth chart.

..... and a coaching staff that he is very close to. Not at kids go to schools for logical reasons. Depth chart is a BIG deal. It's not nearly as cut and dry as you're trying to make it. It will be a tough sell. This kid is very close to the coaching staff in Northwestern, and again, the Persa factor is on their side.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

..... and a coaching staff that he is very close to.

Is he related to someone on the coaching staff?

Not at kids go to schools for logical reasons.

I'd expect a QB with a top 3 of NW, ND, and Wiscy to have his head screwed on straight.

Depth chart is a BIG deal.

It is for some; less so for others. Our ridiculous depth at TE hasn't stopped the elite recruits from committing.

It's not nearly as cut and dry as you're trying to make it. It will be a tough sell. This kid is very close to the coaching staff in Northwestern, and again, the Persa factor is on their side.

I didn't say he's ours for the taking, but you make it sound like this is a long shot for us. Unless Fitzgerald is his uncle or something, I like our chances with this kid.