'13 CA DT Eddie Vanderdoes (UCLA)

[Irishman77]

Every time I see a photo or video clip of Eddie's I think of Chris Zorich. Not having quite as tight of a midsection as Zorich, I believe Vanderdoes will be wearing his Notre Dame jersey tucked in!

Me too. In a recent article it said Eddie was banned from playing scout team d as a fr because he was hurting too many starters. I remember Notre Dame had the same issue with Zorro. My all time favorite....

 

[Luckylucci]

Food for thought, if we close with Eddie. We'll have a 5 star recruit at every level of the defense. DL, LB, and S. That would be something special.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Making my college decision silently and it's not gonna be easy tonight that's for sure. Now I'm ACTUALLY signing. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BigBoiStuff">#BigBoiStuff</a></p>— EV4™ (@EddieVanderdoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddieVanderdoes/status/298812001034055680">February 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[GoldenIsThyFame]

‏@BGI_JasonSapp
1st question I was asked at the Post Office: Is #NotreDame getting Eddie Vanderdoes? Followed by: Would you like any stamps? #SigningDay

 

[sharksamardzija8345]

Break em out fellas? Time for a prayer pic extravaganza of epic proportions?

 

[ThePiombino]

Break em out fellas? Time for a prayer pic extravaganza of epic proportions?

The time is nigh.

 

[NDdomer2]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Making my college decision silently and it's not gonna be easy tonight that's for sure. Now I'm ACTUALLY signing. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BigBoiStuff">#BigBoiStuff</a></p>— EV4™ (@EddieVanderdoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddieVanderdoes/status/298812001034055680">February 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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IMO, this does not sound like UCLA.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

IMO, this does not sound like UCLA.

Lol what?

 

[NDBoiler]

IMO, this does not sound like UCLA.

"U-C-L-A" is in "ACTUALLY" though.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

IMO, this does not sound like UCLA.

Agreed. Doesn't sound like a west coast, close to home decision. Sounds exactly like a Max Redfield kind of decision. Business.

 

[Grahambo]

Agreed. Doesn't sound like a west coast, close to home decision. Sounds exactly like a Max Redfield kind of decision. Business.

Honestly? Not sure how you analyzed his tweet that way as he has had good things to say about all the places he has visited and from what I have gathered, he hasn't had the family sit down yet.

Good luck to you EV in your quest. Hats off to you handling a tough situation the right way.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

I'm sorry but breaking down that last tweet into a lean one way or another doesn't make sense to me.

He's had a long recruitment and visited many schools. It's going to be tough no matter what.

 

[Ironman8]

I'm sorry but breaking down that last tweet into a lean one way or another doesn't make sense to me.

He's had a long recruitment and visited many schools. It's going to be tough no matter what.

Agreed. Just going to have to wait and see what the final decision is.

 

[palinurus]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Making my college decision silently and it's not gonna be easy tonight that's for sure. Now I'm ACTUALLY signing. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BigBoiStuff">#BigBoiStuff</a></p>— EV4™ (@EddieVanderdoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddieVanderdoes/status/298812001034055680">February 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Well, if it's "BigBoiStuff," son, then you have to make a 40 year decision.

 

[IrishinTN]

"U-C-L-A" is in "ACTUALLY" though.

And there is a "N D" in "not" "decision". Holy crap, we're screwed!

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Honestly? Not sure how you analyzed his tweet that way as he has had good things to say about all the places he has visited and from what I have gathered, he hasn't had the family sit down yet.

Good luck to you EV in your quest. Hats off to you handling a tough situation the right way.

I am not a Tweety kind of guy. I am into real down to earth public kind of two-way communication, with body language and all. Everything I have seen of this kid and the process he is going through, approaching commitment, reminds me of Max Redfield. From parental involvement, to keeping his cards close to his chest. And he doesn't seem to me to be a kind of guy that makes the easy or popular decision, but the one he comes to peace with as the best for him.

So all I can tell you is that I see him swayed less by weather, and pie in the sky.

The highlighted part is the best. That is you, and that is how I feel too!

N-éirí leat!

 

[TDHeysus]

IMO, this does not sound like UCLA.

the only thing I can take from that tweet is that I dont think he has already made his decision, maybe he is leaning a certain way, but I dont think he has made the decision yet.

also, it makes me think that Jim Mora press conference might be an 'educated guess/coincidence'. I think UCLA believes they have a really good shot with EV (and it appears that they do), why not go with the press conference. UCLA has a nice recruiting class even if they dont get EV.

 

[ND NYC]

"U-C-L-A" is in "ACTUALLY" though.

im with you on your read here, Boiler.

or

maybe we're just too caught up in "Homeland" and all the hidden twists, turns and double entendres

 

[NDdomer2]

the only thing I can take from that tweet is that I dont think he has already made his decision, maybe he is leaning a certain way, but I dont think he has made the decision yet.

also, it makes me think that Jim Mora press conference might be an 'educated guess/coincidence'. I think UCLA believes they have a really good shot with EV (and it appears that they do), why not go with the press conference. UCLA has a nice recruiting class even if they dont get EV.

I looked at it as UCLA is the "easy" decision as LAX and others have mentioned. I just took it as he wasn't going the easy route.

I guess I should change my opinion.

 

[Luckylucci]

So this maybe a bit confusing but I'll say it anyways. A poster on BG is stating that on a rivals board there is a credible source close to the UCLA program that is stating UCLA already locked up committs from both Fitts and Eddie. Like many of you have said I'm not sure Eddie has even made up his mind yet so take it FWIW. Just thought I'd share.

 

[30MilesSE]

Schurburtt has him going to ND. Ha.

 

[IrishLax]

I'm sorry but breaking down that last tweet into a lean one way or another doesn't make sense to me.

He's had a long recruitment and visited many schools. It's going to be tough no matter what.

Agreed.

 

[IrishLax]

So this maybe a bit confusing but I'll say it anyways. A poster on BG is stating that on a rivals board there is a credible source close to the UCLA program that is stating UCLA already locked up committs from both Fitts and Eddie. Like many of you have said I'm not sure Eddie has even made up his mind yet so take it FWIW. Just thought I'd share.

Thanks for sharing, but I think that's crap with regards to EV. I think it's true for Fitts. EV would've had to lock in the decision yesterday evening and then be intentionally... trolling? is that the right word?... that's he's going to be making his decision with his family tonight to have told the UCLA coaches he is coming.

Possible? Sure. Probable? I don't know.

As things stand right now I think it's safe to say we should all expect him to end up at UCLA though.

 

[Luckylucci]

Agreed with everything you said.

 

[arrowryan]

Thanks for sharing, but I think that's crap with regards to EV. I think it's true for Fitts. EV would've had to lock in the decision yesterday evening and then be intentionally... trolling? is that the right word?... that's he's going to be making his decision with his family tonight to have told the UCLA coaches he is coming.

Possible? Sure. Probable? I don't know.

As things stand right now I think it's safe to say we should all expect him to end up at UCLA though.

Based off of what? Reports that are pure speculation? This recruitment reminds me a lot of the "Kelly and Philadelphia" garbage. No one had a clue of what they were talking about and they were just trying to put a story out there.

Does UCLA have a good chance of getting him? Absolutely. But Notre Dame has just as good of a chance at landing him.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

Based off of what? Reports that are pure speculation? This recruitment reminds me a lot of the "Kelly and Philadelphia" garbage. No one had a clue of what they were talking about and they were just trying to put a story out there.

Does UCLA have a good chance of getting him? Absolutely. But Notre Dame has just as good of a chance at landing him.

I agree with NDinLA's recent posts. Him calling UCLA coaches weekly (w/ it being a direct quote from him) is the most conclusive thing to go on. Combine that with most of his tweets being neutral on all of his visits makes me think it is more probable than not he's a UCLA lean.

 

[gkIrish]

I agree with NDinLA's recent posts. Him calling UCLA coaches weekly (w/ it being a direct quote from him) is the most conclusive thing to go on. Combine that with most of his tweets being neutral on all of his visits makes me think it is more probable than not he's a UCLA lean.

I don't think this is likely, but maybe he just has more questions about UCLA? Maybe ND did a better job throughout the process of informing EV about the program.

 

[arrowryan]

I agree with NDinLA's recent posts. Him calling UCLA coaches weekly (w/ it being a direct quote from him) is the most conclusive thing to go on. Combine that with most of his tweets being neutral on all of his visits makes me think it is more probable than not he's a UCLA lean.

Besides NDinLA, I haven't heard that from any site. I would think Sapp or Wiltfong would say something. I'm not saying NDinLA is wrong but I would want to hear from more than one source

 

[IrishLax]

Based off of what? Reports that are pure speculation?

Yes. I'm a big fan of aggregating all of the information that is out there and then making a guesstimate off of that. I've been maintaining for weeks that USC was out while a lot of people ("experts" included) said they expected him to resign with USC. Why? Because the preponderance of evidence/chatter from everywhere that wasn't a USC source said otherwise.

I had it at 1/3 UCLA, 1/3 ND, 1/3 Bama... giving ND as good of a chance as anyone. As things stand right now, I'd put it at 45% UCLA, 35% ND, 20% Bama just based on the general "consensus" of the internet. So I think UCLA should probably be expected right now... but I think reports of this being a "done deal" are reallllllllly jumping the gun.

This recruitment reminds me a lot of the "Kelly and Philadelphia" garbage. No one had a clue of what they were talking about and they were just trying to put a story out there.

Does UCLA have a good chance of getting him? Absolutely. But Notre Dame has just as good of a chance at landing him.

I think that's an OK comparison. Everyone is in the dark because EV isn't talking to anyone and so all information coming out is second hand at best. All we know is that he has the longest standing relationship with UCLA coaches and enjoyed his two OVs to ND/'Bama. UCLA really does seem like the simplest destination choice for him and should be expected... but I don't think a decision has been made nor do I think ND/Bama are out of the running.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

Besides NDinLA, I haven't heard that from any site. I would think Sapp or Wiltfong would say something. I'm not saying NDinLA is wrong but I would want to hear from more than one source

It was a direct quote. Scout.com: Busy Times for Vanderdoes

This is the best link I could find but I don't have subscription. Google "eddie vanderdoes I call (Jim) Mora 2-3 times a week."