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  1. Crazy Balki

    '24 CA LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (Notre Dame Signee)

    Uh, we have two 6'3 guys with huge upside in Rezac and Kahoun. BTW, Shaw is a take regardless. It's just that, general consensus is, he would likely go elsewhere if KVA decides to commit.
  2. Crazy Balki

    '24 IL DL Justin Scott (Miami [FL] Verbal)

    Scott is already bigger than Rubio. Rubio clocked in at 6'5 302 as a rising Junior. Scott was listed at 6'5 310 as a HS junior.
  3. Crazy Balki

    '24 IL DL Justin Scott (Miami [FL] Verbal)

    Nothing locked in publicly, but it seems all but a foregone conclusion that he's going to visit during the season as it's been reported, most likely for the Ohio State game. The big thing for ND was to weather the summer storm of OV's without him committing to another school. Scott going...
  4. Crazy Balki

    '24 IN S Tae Johnson (Notre Dame Signee)

    Not sure about this. Tae had his whole junior year to get his academics in order. Hillman was offered well into his senior year, so he only really had 1 semester to get everything right.
  5. Crazy Balki

    '24 IL DL Justin Scott (Miami [FL] Verbal)

    I think we land him. As stated, he's taken pretty much all his OV's except ND, and he's still uncommitted with that visit imminent. I'd say this is locked up soon after his OV.
  6. Crazy Balki

    State of the Recruiting Class - 2024

    This feels like bizarro 2023 recruiting. We felt super good rolling into June and then things kind of stalled a bit. Meanwhile, there were a good number of doubts and questions rolling into June this year and I'd say things are set for a fairly big finish. Also helps when you have 2 5-stars...
  7. Crazy Balki

    '24 IL DL Justin Scott (Miami [FL] Verbal)

    Ewell is a physical enigma, because I recall him looking the part when he started practice in 2017. I mean, he looked very imposing. A 320 pounder who swam competitively. That's pretty crazy. Meanwhile, Hinish looked like a beachball his first year and apparently threw up his first practice...
  8. Crazy Balki

    '24 NC S Malcolm Ziglar (North Carolina Verbal)

    I'd say this is indication that ND doesn't believe he's a 4-star player, as do most of the recruiting services.
  9. Crazy Balki

    '24 NC S Malcolm Ziglar (North Carolina Verbal)

    Jamie was never high on Ziglar and the ISD crew wasn't too happy with the prospect of getting him or Miles as their 3rd safety. This was before the news about TBP getting offered.
  10. Crazy Balki

    State of the Recruiting Class - 2024

    I'd say, you land KVA or Shaw, and add a surprise guy like Scott or Beasley (which I think they will), I think that's a damn good defensive class. As I've said, safety just doesn't look like a very strong position this year after the top 6, and none of them besides Woodyard were even close to...
  11. Crazy Balki

    '24 OH S Taebron Bennie-Powell (Notre Dame Signee)

    I don't know if it's just not a great safety class or ND really just didn't get a lot of good looks from the top guys, because since Woodyard said no, I haven't been super high on any of the prominent names. McClain is probably the next closest where I liked him as a full-fledged safety. Seems...
  12. Crazy Balki

    Stanford Recruiting and Everything Else

    Hi-C what you mean.
  13. Crazy Balki

    Stanford Recruiting and Everything Else

    Shaw was able to extend the lifespan of the Stanford offensive success after Harbaugh left. Even in his last year, he had good QB play from McKee. But he wasn't able to maintain the success in the trenches that they had under Harbaugh. Luck got the headlines, but Stanford was winning both sides...
  14. Crazy Balki

    All Things SkunkBear

    I wouldn't say Thomas HAS to be a hit, because you also have Cole Mullins, and it's also very possible that if they get a guy like KVA, which is looking like a possibility, he could grow into a Vyper similar to Junior and Burnham. Dude is already 6'3 230, so very real chance he grows into an end.
  15. Crazy Balki

    '24 OH S Taebron Bennie-Powell (Notre Dame Signee)

    I mean there is no objective evidence to indicate any of that is true. By the measures they got at camp, he is actually quite athletic and fast for a guy with his length, being nearly 6'2 and 190. He also, by many accounts, performed well at the recent camp. You're making assumptions based on...
  16. Crazy Balki

    '24 TN CB Kaleb Beasley (Tennessee Verbal)

    Not only that, but Pyne beat them at full strength. Milton beat them when several of their best defensive players opted out of the game.
  17. Crazy Balki

    Friends Of The University of Notre Dame (ND's NIL Collective)

    I'm gonna go ahead and disagree. Yeah, engagement is absolutely important, but the value of the degree and the network of affiliates can't be overstated. It absolutely matters. If I'm determined to become the best at hitting a baseball far, I'd imagine my chances of getting there are better...
  18. Crazy Balki

    Friends Of The University of Notre Dame (ND's NIL Collective)

    I don't blame the kids. I do blame the parents. They're supposed to be the ones that are informed and guide their child to make the best decision for their future, instead of being caught up in a quick payday. Not to mention, the fact that upfront money is against the rules and players ought...
  19. Crazy Balki

    '24 CA LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (Notre Dame Signee)

    Or he could pull a Kris Jenkins and just let us know his jersey is too tight.
  20. Crazy Balki

    '24 MA OT Guerby Lambert (Notre Dame Signee)

    Their bagman is waiting at the finish line.
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