'12 NJ ATH Devin Fuller (UCLA Verbal)

[koonja]

Rivals states he gave TCU visit a 9. Good, but I wouldn't worry unless it was a 10!

Well Arik Armstead gave his visit to ND a 10 and I'll still bet my 40,000 v-bucks to somebody's 1 that he doesn't choose ND, so.... Seriously, please bet me. I'd LOVE to be wrong.

 

[NDPhilly]

Lol we would be freaking out if he gave ND a 9

 

[Grahambo]

So true! Let the love fest and wild speculation commence.

What part is speculation?

 

[In Lou I Trust]

Well Arik Armstead gave his visit to ND a 10 and I'll still bet my 40,000 v-bucks to somebody's 1 that he doesn't choose ND, so.... Seriously, please bet me. I'd LOVE to be wrong.

I'll take that bet!! Sounds like a win win situation for me... I'm poor. I couldn't even afford to gift someone a beer earlier...

 

[GBdomer]

Fuller might be a better fit. Would love watching him Andrew and Golson duke it out.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Can someone verify his listed height? Golson was listed at 6'0" I believe and there were all kinds of people commenting negatively about his height, claiming he is actually a couple of inches shorter. Fuller is listed at 6'0" as well and I have yet to read anything verifying this. Not that it really matters to me. I'm just asking for clarification.

 

[Grahambo]

Five-star ATH Devin Fuller (Wednesday morning)

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[rocket66]

He's going to know soon if he will make an official to ND. Not much else.

 

[CarrollVermin]

Missing on Fuller after missing on Gunner would be epic fail.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Missing on Fuller after missing on Gunner would be epic fail.

I disagree. We have three good QBs returning. If we miss on a stud QB in the 2013 class, I would call it epic fail (but thats not happening). Go Irish!

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

Missing on Fuller after missing on Gunner would be epic fail.

Seriously? We just now told him in the last week or so that we are looking at him as a Qb. One of Gunner's reasons for choosing Lsu over ND was the fact that Lsu showed interest from jump street and stayed on him through the whole recruiting process. Would not be surprised in the least if we lost out on fuller for the same reason. just my opinion

 

[irishbird]

Missing on Fuller after missing on Gunner would be epic fail.

They was going to past on qb,until Gunner decomitted from Indiana.So,i dont think would be epic fail. Fuller would be great pick up.

 

[CarrollVermin]

I guess that would be my point. The fact that we stopped and then reatarted recruiting these guys does not bode well for the future.

And I should add that I would love to land Fuller after looking at his video. Kid could be a stud in our offense.

 

[RyCo1983]

They was going to past on qb,until Gunner decomitted from Indiana.So,i dont think would be epic fail. Fuller would be great pick up.

^this
Any QB recruit this year is a luxury, not an immediate need.

 

[ThePiombino]

^this
Any QB recruit this year is a luxury, not an immediate need.

Disagree. 1 QB a year would be ideal- would ideally allow perfect depth (1RS + 3 active QBs). The way we sit now, Massa would be the 4th QB. Plus it puts us a year behind in the development of a potential future QB. I think we'll survive without Fuller, but it would be ideal. I guess we'll have to wait and see how this plays out.

 

[irishpat183]

I'd rather have a QB that can throw-first....Denard is a great threat and all, but he's made some critical mistakes and can't make the accurate throws when it counts. QB's that are your out of the pocket guys are usually turnover machines. We can't afford that, as you've all witnessed this year.

This kid looks like a great runner...but honestly, most of the throwing highlights are of WR's that are wide open, they have 5 yards(if not more) on the defenders chasing them. Not only that, but they all appear to be "go" routes.

If we don't get him, I won't be that dissapointed. I'm happy with Hendrix and Golson. Hendrix is going to be our QB of the future. Has, from what I've seen, a fantastic blend of runnning and throwing ability.

 

[irishbird]

I guess that would be my point. The fact that we stopped and then reatarted recruiting these guys does not bode well for the future.

And I should add that I would love to land Fuller after looking at his video. Kid could be a stud in our offense.

Did, Grunner reach out to nd,after he decommit?

 

[RyCo1983]

Disagree. 1 QB a year would be ideal- would ideally allow perfect depth (1RS + 3 active QBs). The way we sit now, Massa would be the 4th QB. Plus it puts us a year behind in the development of a potential future QB. I think we'll survive without Fuller, but it would be ideal. I guess we'll have to wait and see how this plays out.

1,500th post!

I agree that it would be ideal. But I don't think it is an immediate NEED. If Fuller doesn't bite, which he definitely might...and will be welcomed by me for certain, then take another line or skill position player. Lots of good QBs in next year's class...

Kelly has even said so himself that he'd want 1 QB a year.
Before this season it looked like there would already be 4. That may explain the lack of early recruiting for a QB. At the end of fall camp we may see Golson or Hendrix transferring...then we can worry about future QB development.

I'd love to have Fuller come on. But if he doesn't I'm not going to get worried about ND's QB situation.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I don't believe that anyone should try to lay any "Pat White" comparisons on a never-taken-a-college-snap young QB [Pat White was a great, great player and one of the most feared opponent's in college football], but in one harmless way a comparison can be made. Pat White is 6'0" and 190 lbs. His history proves that 6'0", 190 lbs is not a barrier to excellence in a spread offense, IF YOU HAVE THE SMARTS AND THE WHEELS. We can assume I believe, that both Fuller and Golson have the wheels. They will prove whether they have the smarts [something which takes place only in the last half-foot of your height no matter how long your legs are]. In Kelly's offense, I see no problem with 6'0", 190 lbs.

 

[irishpat183]

1,500th post!

I agree that it would be ideal. But I don't think it is an immediate NEED. If Fuller doesn't bite, which he definitely might...and will be welcomed by me for certain, then take another line or skill position player. Lots of good QBs in next year's class...

Kelly has even said so himself that he'd want 1 QB a year.
Before this season it looked like there would already be 4. That may explain the lack of early recruiting for a QB. At the end of fall camp we may see Golson or Hendrix transferring...then we can worry about future QB development.

I'd love to have Fuller come on. But if he doesn't I'm not going to get worried about ND's QB situation.

Exactly.

 

[Sweetness34]

I'd rather have a QB that can throw-first....Denard is a great threat and all, but he's made some critical mistakes and can't make the accurate throws when it counts. QB's that are your out of the pocket guys are usually turnover machines. We can't afford that, as you've all witnessed this year.

This kid looks like a great runner...but honestly, most of the throwing highlights are of WR's that are wide open, they have 5 yards(if not more) on the defenders chasing them. Not only that, but they all appear to be "go" routes.

If we don't get him, I won't be that dissapointed. I'm happy with Hendrix and Golson. Hendrix is going to be our QB of the future. Has, from what I've seen, a fantastic blend of runnning and throwing ability.

Don't sleep on Golson as a thrower either. Let's not forget that he grew up playing in this type of offense and threw the ball a lot in high school while Hedrix didn't. Also, I would take Denard over any QB on the roster right now. While he has made mistakes, they haven't been enough to overlook all the great plays he has made.

 

[ThePiombino]

1,500th post!

I agree that it would be ideal. But I don't think it is an immediate NEED. If Fuller doesn't bite, which he definitely might...and will be welcomed by me for certain, then take another line or skill position player. Lots of good QBs in next year's class...

Kelly has even said so himself that he'd want 1 QB a year.
Before this season it looked like there would already be 4. That may explain the lack of early recruiting for a QB. At the end of fall camp we may see Golson or Hendrix transferring...then we can worry about future QB development.

I'd love to have Fuller come on. But if he doesn't I'm not going to get worried about ND's QB situation.

I completely agree with you, I guess I'm just hopeful that we can start grabbing one per year NOW rather than LATER in the name of ideal depth. But outside of that, I completely agree with you.

 

[pkt77242]

1,500th post!

I agree that it would be ideal. But I don't think it is an immediate NEED. If Fuller doesn't bite, which he definitely might...and will be welcomed by me for certain, then take another line or skill position player. Lots of good QBs in next year's class...

Kelly has even said so himself that he'd want 1 QB a year.
Before this season it looked like there would already be 4. That may explain the lack of early recruiting for a QB. At the end of fall camp we may see Golson or Hendrix transferring...then we can worry about future QB development.I'd love to have Fuller come on. But if he doesn't I'm not going to get worried about ND's QB situation.

Then it would be time to panic if we are down to 2 scholarship QB's, you worry when you are at 3, panic at 2. I am a big fan of take a QB every year.

 

[irishbird]

Then it would be time to panic if we are down to 2 scholarship QB's, you worry when you are at 3, panic at 2. I am a big fan of take a QB every year.

This will be Luke Massa third year,and he were recruit as qb, so i think he could be 4th qb.

 

[RyCo1983]

Then it would be time to panic if we are down to 2 scholarship QB's, you worry when you are at 3, panic at 2. I am a big fan of take a QB every year.

Panic? Try full on meltdown!
I'm a fan of it too. I feel we're pretty solid with the guys on campus already not being transfer risks. Tommy isn't going anywhere, Hendrix is in a pretty heavy premed program...can't see him skipping out on that...he has goals off the football field.
Golson and/or Hendrix are the ones most of us expect to start next year...I think Golson would be the transfer risk if he doesn't win the job or get significant PT.

Kelly has room and the want for another QB. Fuller seems interested. I hope he's Irish. I have never stated otherwise. We just might be too late to the party.

 

[beryirish]

You take this kid. You be upfront and honest with him. "We" will give you the opportunity to compete for the starting QB position with Golson/Hendrix/Rees.

If you stand out and fairly beat out the competition it's a no brainer you start.
If the other experienced QBs beat you out "we" want you to see the field in some form because of your electric ability but still have the form of a "backup QB" if called upon.

Down the line or season they reevaluate his position on what will be best for the team.

 

[ThePiombino]

This will be Luke Massa third year,and he were recruit as qb, so i think he could be 4th qb.

That is a situation that would be in ND's best interest to avoid.

 

[Sweetness34]

What can potentially be the downfall of BK is his way of recruiting and handling QB's. I think no matter what happens next season, one of the QB's will transfer out. He will be stuck with recruiting two QB's in the 2013 class and that isn't ideal. He needs to secure Fuller for this years class to space the QB's out.

 

[Buster Bluth]

What can potentially be the downfall of BK is his way of recruiting and handling QB's. I think no matter what happens next season, one of the QB's will transfer out. He will be stuck with recruiting two QB's in the 2013 class and that isn't ideal. He needs to secure Fuller for this years class to space the QB's out.

Oh holy hell, six months ago everyone was content with not taking a QB this class.

Rees - Jr
Hendrix - RS So
Golson - RS Fr

They will be fine.

 

[irishbird]

That is a situation that would be in ND's best interest to avoid.

I agreed, but as 4th qb he not going play alot.It also, allow them to have 4th qb ,without bring in 2nd tier qb, in this class.We have no ideal how much massa has or can improve.