'12 OH OT Taylor Decker (Ohio State Verbal)

[Me2SouthBend]

Sweet baby Jesus. Very Happy hearing this news.

 

[NDdomer2]

Just confirmed he is staying with nd. Just read it on irish eyes

Welcome to IE. Feel free to post a link.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Welcome to IE. Feel free to post a link.

It's the top story on Scout (IrishEyes) right now. Premium though, so a paraphrased account is the best we'll get.

BTW bordy13, guys with Scout subscriptions are very popular around here.

 

[clashmore_mike]

Scout.com: Is Decker Still Irish?

 

[OlympiaIrishFan]

Just got posted on Irish Eyes. Very good news. I absolutely love this recruiting class, and he is a big part of it.

Thanks Taylor!

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

Welcome to IE. Feel free to post a link.

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[NDdomer2]

It's the top story on Scout (IrishEyes) right now. Premium though, so a paraphrased account is the best we'll get.

BTW bordy13, guys with Scout subscriptions are very popular around here.

Wasn't trying to be an *** to him, just letting him know it's nice to see the link so others can read as well. That is if they are a paying member.

 

[greyhammer90]

As excited as I am about Decker, I'm more thrilled that in reaffirming to us he said no to OSU. I know that they aren't one of our rivals but we can't give Meyer the perception that we're easy to poach from or our commit list will turn into his waiting room. Meyer is a known poacher so we need to set up a brick wall around our recruits so in the future he won't bother.

 

[irishog77]

As excited as I am about Decker, I'm more thrilled that in reaffirming to us he said no to OSU. I know that they aren't one of our rivals but we can't give Meyer the perception that we're easy to poach from or our commit list will turn into his waiting room. Meyer is a known poacher so we need to set up a brick wall around our recruits so in the future he won't bother.

This.
I like the fact that he said no to Hinton, Warriner, AND Meyer. I'm perhaps more excited about not just keeping a great player, but rather, beating those guys and that school.

 

[NDdomer2]

Does anyone think we told him who we were hiring as o line coach?

 

[irishog77]

Does anyone think we told him who we were hiring as o line coach?

Good question. Don't know....but I did hear Epitome called Decker shortly before he made this announcement.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i'm very puzzled to why taylor was not invited to any all star games...consensus 4 star committed to ND...seems like he got screwed

 

[Sherm Sticky]

i'm very puzzled to why taylor was not invited to any all star games...consensus 4 star committed to ND...seems like he got screwed

He could have been invited and decided not to go. A lot of kids don't go to concentrate on their basketball season and such.

 

[rtrn2glory]

I remember reading from awhile back maybe a month or two after his football season that he wasn't going to play basketball to concentrate on getting ready for ND.

 

[sfk324]

Wasn't trying to be an *** to him, just letting him know it's nice to see the link so others can read as well. That is if they are a paying member.

I can't remember what the exact number is, but new members under a certain number of posts cannot post links. The system doesn't allow for it. I tried to post one in the Keivarae Russell thread about a week and a half ago or so and it wouldn't let me so I did some digging and found out why.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I can't remember what the exact number is, but new members under a certain number of posts cannot post links. The system doesn't allow for it. I tried to post one in the Keivarae Russell thread about a week and a half ago or so and it wouldn't let me so I did some digging and found out why.

I believe it's 25, which is also the point that your username turns green.

 

[arahop]

I really hope this kid signs on signing day. I love the kids who choose Notre Dame for ND. Urban the head case makes me really nervous.

 

[MPClinton22]

RT @BGI_JasonSapp OT Taylor Decker ~ "I have confirmed my commitment to ND" ... all remain on board following Hinton, Warinner.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Woot. Just came out of a stressful meeting. Nice to get some good news.

 

[BGIF]

I can't remember what the exact number is, but new members under a certain number of posts cannot post links. The system doesn't allow for it. I tried to post one in the Keivarae Russell thread about a week and a half ago or so and it wouldn't let me so I did some digging and found out why.

As WhiskeyJack noted it's 25. The 25 minimum to post links was set to reduce the impact of spammers by making it more difficult for bots. They'd have to put up 25 different responses in context.

Technically those new posts require a mod approval before they can be seen. But as I recall from my mod days we were so busy updating Profiles, deleting inappropriate posts in Recruit Profiles, moving posts in wrong threads and forums, refereeing urinating contests, dealing with trolls, etc, that few if any mods checked the newbie link approval thread. There was no auto notification so it was something a mod had to consciously remember and then head over and read post by post by post approving or deleting. It essentially ended up like the dead letter box. Your post(s) is probably still there sfk324 awaiting the mod with time on his hands.


Great news on the Decker reconfirmation!

 

[NDinFL]

RT @BGI_JasonSapp OT Taylor Decker ~ "I have confirmed my commitment to ND" ... all remain on board following Hinton, Warinner.

Great news!

You made the right choice Mr. Decker

 

[Grahambo]

I know it was posted earlier but here is another tweet solidifying:

Irish Illustrated @NDatRivals 8m

Received a text message from Taylor Decker that he's solid in his Notre Dame commitment after the departures of Tim Hinton and Ed Warinner.

 

[RyCo1983]

Yes!!!
No problem bringing in the talent we need to compete!

 

[irishfanjho15]

Taylor you will not regret this decision

 

[irishandy]

I saw him on campus walking with the team this year and he was all smiles. I have a feeling he will have fans smiling about his play on the field. Glad he's still Irish!

 

[Chamellion]

I saw him on campus walking with the team this year and he was all smiles. I have a feeling he will have fans smiling about his play on the field. Glad he's still Irish!

Hopefully we never have to take notice of his play. If he plays exceptionally well then we get to enjoy holes for RBs and time for the QB. I really only notice a lineman if its a ridiculously long time to throw or if a dlineman blows up the play.

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

That is really good news about hearing him staying with notre dame.

 

[jmurphy75]

Sweet!

 

[NDPhilly]

Per a guy on II he was officially offered by OSU. I think he stays irish though.

 

[NDinFL]

Per a guy on II he was officially offered by OSU. I think he stays irish though.

Too little too late, Urban Liar