'09 NJ RB Theo Riddick (Notre Dame Man)

[mick2]

I'd say he is a 6th rounder.

really? i think he might have a better grade, especially with the hybrid receiver/rb position in the nfl becoming a very popular position, I think he can be a very effective playmaker in the nfl.

This dude has really helped himself a lot with his play.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

 

[NDGirlzRock]

TJ Jones makes the block on that play and Theo is gone!!!

 

[SaltyND24]

When he did that, in the SC section, I kept screaming out "Yea, Riddick stays pressing the circle button on yall!" So beautiful to see in person!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

When he did that, in the SC section, I kept screaming out "Yea, Riddick stays pressing the circle button on yall!" So beautiful to see in person!

This gif is actually titled "riddick circle button".

 

[SaltyND24]

This gif is actually titled "riddick circle button".

haha nice!!!

 

[Buster Bluth]

TJ Jones makes the block on that play and Theo is gone!!!

Blocking in space is one of the hardest things to do in football.

 

[NDGirlzRock]

Blocking in space is one of the hardest things to do in football.

True but if he wants to play on Sundays.....he needs to get better at it! Its all in the development. Floyd would have made that block!!! Dude was spot on for that kind of stuff! Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to knock TJ......he has really worked hard on his blocking and you can see it this year in his play. Honestly, if you watch the whole play, seems like he kinda got caught watching the play develop, instead of finishing the play. Can't blame him cause Theo just could not be stopped!!!

 

[Jebediah Springfield]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Rankings of Yore: Clowney remains head of class

 

[Sherm Sticky]

# 144 overall according to scout, inc. Just behind Mike Gillislee.

He needs to run well at the combine.

 

[scUM Hater]

# 144 overall according to scout, inc. Just behind Mike Gillislee.

He needs to run well at the combine.

#144 isn't bad considering the position changes he had to make. Good thing he stayed that extra year.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Scouts Inc. rightfully has him listed as a WR, which he will have to be in the pros. He'll be a good slot receiver.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Scouts Inc. rightfully has him listed as a WR, which he will have to be in the pros. He'll be a good slot receiver.

I think you use him as a Percy Harv en type player, slot and out of the backfield. Obviously, he is no where near the athlete Harvin is.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

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[peoriairish]

It's been wayyyyy too long since and ND game. I'm needing to watch them again here sometime soon. And that catch by TJ is in my top 3 plays of the season.

 

[Rocky2820]

Nice article on Theo's maturation and selflessness.

Returning to the backfield allowed Theo Riddick to thrive for Notre Dame - college football - ESPN

 

[vuirish]

Another article, this one on Riddick. Impressive kid. Saw him play a lot in high school. Glad to see him succeed at ND.

Extended family helps New Jersey product Theo Riddick help Notre Dame football reach national title game - NY Daily News

 

[peoriairish]

I'm gunna miss this kid. He played him heart out this year. Thanks for everything Theo.

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[DomeLover3]

Every year Theo was looked at as the potential break out player. This year he broke through. It is unfortunate that he bounced around between WR and RB, because it was shown under Kelly he could have been a great RB. Could you imagine if he had stayed at RB all four years?

Theo went to high school at Immaculata where I have a few friends. In fact, my sister's best friend graduated Immaculata in the same year and attends ND with him. Theo still talks to her all the time. He is a great guy with his head screwed on right and I am very proud of the season he had. I hope he gets his chance in the pros.

 

[Luckylucci]

Mad Love for Theo. One of the truly upsetting parts of last night was we got behind so early that we weren't able to get him the rock. In games when Theo was getting the ball the offense moved to ball well.

 

[koonja]

Love you Theo!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Much love Theo.

 

[ND_HAS_RISEN]

Theo, you are an amazing young man and I personally have truly appreciated everything you meant for this team. You will be missed but never forgotten!

 

[clashmore_mike]

Man that was painful to watch. Really would have liked to have seen him more involved in the game, especially catching the ball out of the backfield, but the way the game played out dictated otherwise.

 

[DomeLover3]

Watching that video is upsetting. I wish the reporters would have left him alone... poor Theo

 

[DomeLover3]

I wish that Charlie would have done things differently and redshirted Theo instead of Cierre. It is widely known around here that Theo loves Notre Dame. I bet he would have used a 5th year. Thats not to say Cierre doesn't love ND, but its doubtful he'll use his 5th. I wish Theo could play for us one last time

 

[Ironman8]

I wish that Charlie would have done things differently and redshirted Theo instead of Cierre. It is widely known around here that Theo loves Notre Dame. I bet he would have used a 5th year. Thats not to say Cierre doesn't love ND, but its doubtful he'll use his 5th. I wish Theo could play for us one last time

Agree with this. But I guess the thing was Theo was more mature and ready to play right away, when we had a dire need for playmakers. Coaches at ND must coach for the present sometimes, without regard for the future (BK has even done it, with pulling Kona's RS for basically one game)

 

[irishfan]

That video was one of the more painful things I've ever watched. Really wish he had one more year.

 

[Grahambo]

Damn. That. Video.

Despite the blowout, glad he was able to score a TD.

 

[NDohio]

Theo was all guts this year. Really gonna miss his presence next year. I hope he goes to the right NFL team that utilizes his unique talents.