Wave of the future: J Prestwood & A Carlisle

[Bogtrotter07]

Everybody knows ND offers 4 year scholarships, doesn't pull them, and does not accept JUCO transfers. But there is already a rumor about another substantial athlete that wants to transfer in. What is wrong with bringing in a little older, more mature kid, that knows what he wants, and is willing to commit to it; where the staff can see how he will physically develop? Maybe 2 or three a year? Does this counteract oversigning?

 

[Irish4Life09]

Everybody knows ND offers 4 year scholarships, doesn't pull them, and does not accept JUCO transfers. But there is already a rumor about another substantial athlete that wants to transfer in. What is wrong with a little older, more mature kid, that knows what he wants, is willing to commit to it where the staff can see how he will physically develop? Maybe 2 or three a year? Does this counteract oversigning?

I would personally LOVE to see ND start allowing this.Some traditionalists are absolutely stupid. If a kid wants to be at ND,is willing to put in the work, and is smart enough to accomplish it, why wouldn't we want them?
Not only that....it will also help level the playing field as far as getting our team back to the top of the mountain.

 

[PANDFAN]

who is this said rumor about??

 

[greyhammer90]

who is this said rumor about??

Welcome to the class of 2013. If there's a loop, you're out of it.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

In another thread Ironman8 said this:

There have been some rumblings on another player, but it's all speculation. Not Armond.

That is all I know doesn't sound like a 2012 or 2013 recruit to me. Just using it as an example, like a hypothetical.

 

[PANDFAN]

In another thread Ironman8 said this:



That is all I know doesn't sound like a 2012 or 2013 recruit to me. Just using it as an example, like a hypothetical.

didn't see this..ty....im actually working today so browsing instead of my usual reading

 

[Irish2015]

rumor is anthony barr apparently.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

****ing out-standing!

 

[greyhammer90]

rumor is anthony barr apparently.

would be nioce.

 

[military_irish]

Maybe someone with more "know" than me could answer this. If Anthony Barr's father is Tony Brooks, then why is his last name Barr?

 

[irishog77]

Maybe someone with more "know" than me could answer this. If Anthony Barr's father is Tony Brooks, then why is his last name Barr?

I'd assume for the same reason my kids last names are Upton and Refaeli.

:brokenhea

 

[irishfanjho15]

rumor is anthony barr apparently.

would be nioce.

 

[PANDFAN]

****ing out-standing!

he was good in HS but what has he done in college...something about not even getting playing time at ucla makes me wonder about effort/work ethic...but i am only speculating

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Two or three other significant athletes have children with different last names. Maybe the kid wants to make it on his own?

 

[military_irish]

I was just curious.

 

[PANDFAN]

His quote after committing to UCLA....."I will always be a ND fan."

 

[connor_in]

I'd assume for the same reason my kids last names are Upton and Refaeli.

:brokenhea

Your the Dad of Congressman Fred Upton of southern Michigan?!?!?!?!?!

 

[irishog77]

Your the Dad of Congressman Fred Upton of southern Michigan?!?!?!?!?!

Maybe, maybe not. I've never bothered to stick around long after I've had my fun with their moms.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Celebrity in the house!

 

[Emcee77]

What would Barr play for us though? Wasn't he like an H back at UCLA? Obviously we don't use fullbacks, and he doesn't fit our RB profile ... I guess he'd be a tight end for us? Or linebacker?

EDIT: I just remembered Martin's comments about using more two back sets ... maybe we do want a fullback?

 

[irishpat183]

he was good in HS but what has he done in college...something about not even getting playing time at ucla makes me wonder about effort/work ethic...but i am only speculating

True. People assume that he's gonna swoop in and be a difference maker because of his high school ratings....we may just get a disgruntled bench warmer.

I'm always intriged about how these guys are gonna play out...One man's trash isn't always another mans treasure, it could just be more trash.

 

[PANDFAN]

What would Barr play for us though? Wasn't he like an H back at UCLA? Obviously we don't use fullbacks, and he doesn't fit our RB profile ... I guess he'd be a tight end for us? Or linebacker?

EDIT: I just remembered Martin's comments about using more two back sets ... maybe we do want a fullback?

he would fit the bill as an olb

 

[raiseherGOLSONblue]

I'd still like to have him I think. Although we have a quality over quantity thing going on at TE. It'd be nice to have another guy who can play there. Maybe a Robert Hughes type of runner out of the backfield as well? I won't hold any of his UCLA numbers against him seeing as how they haven't been a very good team since he's been there.

 

[raiseherGOLSONblue]

he would fit the bill as an olb

this is true

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

By 7 pm this evening 90% of this board will have convinced themselves that it is a done deal that Barr is transferring to ND.

 

[Cali_domer]

By 7 pm this evening 90% of this board will have convinced themselves that it is a done deal that Barr is transferring to ND.

Hell I say by 4:00 PST he will be on a flight.

 

[irishog77]

By 7 pm this evening 90% of this board will have convinced themselves that it is a done deal that Barr is transferring to ND.

Hell I say by 4:00 PST he will be on a flight.

Dudes-- he's already enrolled.

 

[Emcee77]

By 7 pm this evening 90% of this board will have convinced themselves that it is a done deal that Barr is transferring to ND.

LOL, TRUE. And the fact that it seems so likely based on the circumstances -- Barr's family history/interest out of HS plus the oversigning issue at UCLA -- is exactly what makes me doubt it. It's too perfect to be real.

 

[military_irish]

Someone hurry and check the directory we need facts people, facts.

 

[irishog77]

Someone hurry and check the directory we need facts people, facts.

Haha! PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN, PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!