'10 CA LB/Ath Anthony Barr (UCLA Commit)

[WabashFalcon]

I still think he's already a silent verbal...

 

[irishfan]

I still think he's already a silent verbal...

ya ive always had that feeling....no inside info or anything just a feeling ive had

 

[JefMaj]

Would love to have this kid in the family - by blood he is already - loved his dad and uncle. Reggie is still here - it's great. Just love everything about this kid. Hope he has a great recovery for his injury.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Apparently, he's down two two schools. I'm assuming ND and UCLA.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Apparently, he's down two two schools. I'm assuming ND and UCLA.

Welcome to the party Ultimate! You're a day late and a buck short LOL. (just kidding man, jason said this last night; it's on the previous page)

For those of you thinking he's all ours and he's a silent commit, you're fooling yourself if you don't think UCLA is a real player here. According to UCLA fans, Barr has been to nearly every home game and many practices. His QB in high school is Rick Neuheisal's son. Rick goes to many Loyola functions, not just the games. The lure of playing close to home could be enticing for him. Both programs have embattled coaches, and ND winning has always been big to him. If we lose and ND Nation melts down (which you know it will), we could be in trouble.

Obviously, we're in great shape here, but in no way is this a slam dunk...

 

[Domer4ever]

I read earlier in the recruiting process that Barr made the comment that Notre Dame needed to win for them to be in the final mix.

Just like so many of these recruits, they want to see Notre Dame show they are capable of returning to glory and competing before they are going to make a four year commitment. So far I think Notre Dame has shown signs that they are on the right track, but a strong finish to the season is a must.

 

[JefMaj]

If he's waitiing to see how Notre dame fares - how the heck do you then decide UCLA might fare better? Particularly with Neuhisel's history....

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Welcome to the party Ultimate! You're a day late and a buck short LOL. (just kidding man, jason said this last night; it's on the previous page)
For those of you thinking he's all ours and he's a silent commit, you're fooling yourself if you don't think UCLA is a real player here. According to UCLA fans, Barr has been to nearly every home game and many practices. His QB in high school is Rick Neuheisal's son. Rick goes to many Loyola functions, not just the games. The lure of playing close to home could be enticing for him. Both programs have embattled coaches, and ND winning has always been big to him. If we lose and ND Nation melts down (which you know it will), we could be in trouble.

Obviously, we're in great shape here, but in no way is this a slam dunk...

Sorry. I saw a headline on Rival's page that said he was down to two. I had no idea that it was posted earlier.

 

[Riddickulous]

The one thing in our favor is that UCLA looks really bad, right now.

 

[phork]

Yah I don't understand this train of thought.. If the Irish seem to be on the cusp of greatness, why not sign on and help the team. Otherwise go to a program even worse off than ND was.

 

[WabashFalcon]

Yah I don't understand this train of thought.. If the Irish seem to be on the cusp of greatness, why not sign on and help the team. Otherwise go to a program even worse off than ND was.

"To start a dynasty, not continue one."

I wonder who said that...

 

[JefMaj]

Anyone read the Barr interview posted in ISD today - I don't have a premium account.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

Nothing really...just down to ND and UCLA

 

[jason_h537]

Like many recruits waiting to see what happens to ND. The issue is not to see how good they are but to not have to go through a coaching change.

 

[NDinNM]

Like many recruits waiting to see what happens to ND. The issue is not to see how good they are but to not have to go through a coaching change.

I agree with you completely Jason, IMO these recruits are waiting to see if Charlie Weis is even gonna be here when they get on campus. I think the winning will always help, but as the class two years ago proved, you can still sign a great class even while having a terrible season on the field

 

[t3hjc]

Like many recruits waiting to see what happens to ND. The issue is not to see how good they are but to not have to go through a coaching change.

I'm hoping this is the case with a lot of the big name guys we're still in on.

I think Barr's pivotal to this class though.

 

[BGIF]

I'm hoping this is the case with a lot of the big name guys we're still in on.

I think Barr's pivotal to this class though.

At which position?

 

[t3hjc]

At which position?

Either linebacker or end, whatever he grows into. We need all the size/athleticism/speed we can get on the defensive side of the ball. We're never going to consistently be able to compete with the elite programs until we finally turn the corner defensively and it's going to take getting guys like Barr in the fold.

 

[mick2]

disregard... it was already posted.

 

[irish73102]

if he wants to come play for a team that wins hell come to nd wat would u do?

 

[BGIF]

Per ESPN affliate ISD Anthony Barr still maintains a top two of ND and UCLA despite the firing of Charlie Weis.

I'm still looking at them the same. Obviously they are going through a transition, but you can't be quick to jump off the boat and judge. I'm going to sit tight, and hopefully I can see who they bring in before national signing day, and also to see which members of the coaching staff remain if any, especially my possible position coaches. I think it's an interesting time, but it's not time to disregard them at all.

If other members of the coaching staff are still there, I think that would help. Just the relationships built over the last two years are so important and can't be replaced. But at the end of the day, it's a business, and they're going to bring the best guy in and hopefully win games. That's it.

 

[GoIrish41]

I think the position he'll potentially play is wide open again.

 

[ACamp1900]

Is there any real suprise with ANY recruit wanting to see Rob stay on board...?

 

[t3hjc]

I said I thought Barr was going to be the most critical to the class and he's now even more pivotal with Martin bolting IMO.

 

[jason_h537]

Im gonna have to drive down to Loyola and have a word with Barr. Let him know ill still be on board.

 

[chyrspchuck]

man i hope this kid is Irish

 

[jason_h537]

Polian visited Barr today

 

[chyrspchuck]

Polian visited Barr today

sweet. we need him.

 

[jason_h537]

I was gonna go talk to him but he told me if i dont stop bugging him about going to ND he would kick my ass

 

[Tate the Great]

Anthony was on the NFL Network for the Jets-Bills pregame and he looks like he could fit perfectly as a DE. He looks very similar in body shape to Jason Taylor of the Dolphins.