'13 FL ILB Michael Deeb (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[connect the dots]

Some grasp things a little slower than others.

Some linebackers are a little slower than others - can't grasp ball carriers, can't cover. Incoming 2015 class - Bilal, Coney, Barajas - agile, quick, and they can cover. If you want to play against Oregon, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Alabama, it's life in the fast lane. Stumbling thumpers need not apply.

 

[Ironman8]

Many of us had him tabbed as a sleeper, but he'll at least see the field as a RS Fr on ST.

I know I did. I'm still holding out some hope - he still has 3 more years of eligibility.

 

[irishff1014]

I would rather be playing on ST then sitting the bench.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I usually agree with c-the-d's views and mostly do with the above, BUT calling Michael a STUMBLING thumper is a bit off-base to my tastes. It's an unnecessary slur even when trying to make a point. Michael Deeb is no stumbling anything if Coach is going to play him on special teams, and I admire the guy too much to derogate his athleticism unduly.

Forgive the bluntness, but I tend to stick up for our guys unless they really sh!t the bed on something. Michael Deeb has plenty of chances to turn his tremendous work ethic into positive and athletic Notre Dame football [even if it's "just" on special teams.] Deeb lost out to Joe due to Joe's football savvy. He lost out to Nyles because of Nyles' five-star athleticism. He seems to be losing out to Greer because Greer seems to be Joe 2.0 with more speed. All that sounds like Michael has missed the field so far due to having some really good players in front of him, rather than being an athletic bust.

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK: Michael Deeb is involved on the depth on special teams and likely will start on one this weekend. Not backing up Morgan at MLB</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/530499667826868224">November 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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He's not backing up Morgan at ILB? Like there is no scenario in which he could get in the game at ILB? I guess I don't get that.

 

[Ironman8]

He's not backing up Morgan at ILB? Like there is no scenario in which he could get in the game at ILB? I guess I don't get that.

BK said Greer will back up Nyles. I was pretty surprised as well. Where art thou Deeb? Where art thou Randolph?

 

[Guest]

I usually agree with c-the-d's views and mostly do with the above, BUT calling Michael a STUMBLING thumper is a bit off-base to my tastes. It's an unnecessary slur even when trying to make a point. Michael Deeb is no stumbling anything if Coach is going to play him on special teams, and I admire the guy too much to derogate his athleticism unduly.

Forgive the bluntness, but I tend to stick up for our guys unless they really sh!t the bed on something. Michael Deeb has plenty of chances to turn his tremendous work ethic into positive and athletic Notre Dame football [even if it's "just" on special teams.] Deeb lost out to Joe due to Joe's football savvy. He lost out to Nyles because of Nyles' five-star athleticism. He seems to be losing out to Greer because Greer seems to be Joe 2.0 with more speed. All that sounds like Michael has missed the field so far due to having some really good players in front of him, rather than being an athletic bust.

He might be a transfer candidate for those reasons you stated, plus the raw talent of the incoming freshman LB class. He is probably a good player, but needs a chance to start to show it. OTOH, he might value the ND education and decide to stay and take his chances that an injury gives him a chance to see the field.

 

[Emcee77]

BK said Greer will back up Nyles. I was pretty surprised as well. Where art thou Deeb? Where art thou Randolph?

Haha seriously. These guys are in Anthony Rabasa territory.

 

[fitz_bu47]

I usually agree with c-the-d's views and mostly do with the above, BUT calling Michael a STUMBLING thumper is a bit off-base to my tastes. It's an unnecessary slur even when trying to make a point. Michael Deeb is no stumbling anything if Coach is going to play him on special teams, and I admire the guy too much to derogate his athleticism unduly.

Forgive the bluntness, but I tend to stick up for our guys unless they really sh!t the bed on something. Michael Deeb has plenty of chances to turn his tremendous work ethic into positive and athletic Notre Dame football [even if it's "just" on special teams.] Deeb lost out to Joe due to Joe's football savvy. He lost out to Nyles because of Nyles' five-star athleticism. He seems to be losing out to Greer because Greer seems to be Joe 2.0 with more speed. All that sounds like Michael has missed the field so far due to having some really good players in front of him, rather than being an athletic bust.

This. I don't know why we always have to downgrade guys who don't immediately meet our expectations.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I don't understand all the high expectations you all have for a 3* red shirt freshman. A kid in his 3rd semester of college...who is a 3*.

 

[nsisk157]

Random question.

Do most of the FB players take a full load of summer courses?

If I am FB player in question and I can graduate in 3 years and maintain 2 years of eligibility to play elsewhere, I would view that as the best of both worlds.

 

[irishog77]

Random question.

Do most of the FB players take a full load of summer courses?

If I am FB player in question and I can graduate in 3 years and maintain 2 years of eligibility to play elsewhere, I would view that as the best of both worlds.

Tommy would know better, but I believe this is the case with Coker at alabama-- he has 2 years left.

 

[dad4aa]

Any word on Deeb? His name was not on a recent roster handout and I was wondering if it was left off in error or if there is something going on no one has discussed.

 

[PANDFAN]

Any word on Deeb? His name was not on a recent roster handout and I was wondering if it was left off in error or if there is something going on no one has discussed.

he is on the team..he was just at the linebacker bbq w/ coaches past weekend

 

[Cackalacky]

He posted a pic on twitter last night from a practice FWIW.

 

[dad4aa]

Thanks guys. Figured it had to be a clerical error and he was still on the team. Reps to both of you.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Still on the team. Not sure you will see him on the field this year.

 

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Since BK started I've felt there's been no reason not to have a lb play as full back. There's no reason not to have a couple I formations with a guy like deeb who apparently won't see field as lb line up as FB.

 

[connor_in]

Still on the team. Not sure you will see him on the field this year.

Will we ever?

 

[Irish YJ]

Will we ever?

Listed as 3rd on Rival's depth chart behind Jaylon and Coney fwiw

 

[Irish Glory]

Still on the team. Not sure you will see him on the field this year.

I heard he would be unable to play this year due to injury

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

Listed as 3rd on Rival's depth chart behind Jaylon and Coney fwiw

Being behind a 3* true freshman in your 3rd year on campus isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Being behind a 3* true freshman in your 3rd year on campus isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

It is of the 3* true frosh. It's all perspective.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Since BK started I've felt there's been no reason not to have a lb play as full back. There's no reason not to have a couple I formations with a guy like deeb who apparently won't see field as lb line up as FB.

You mean like when Carlo did that opening game 2011 I believe, that turned out real well.


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[BGIF]

You mean like when Carlo did that opening game 2011 I believe, that turned out real well.


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Carlo needed his peeps.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Being behind a 3* true freshman in your 3rd year on campus isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.

Coney was rated 4 star by two sites and was a stud all week at the UA game. Coney is a stud.


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[Bogtrotter07]

I am having a hard time getting a handle on this discussion . . . .

Maybe it has to do with the fluid nature of the ND linebacker corps.

Two points of note, being that a guy with the work ethic of Michael Deeb and not much else would have been much further up the depth chart in days of yore :

• Maybe VanGorder is crazy like a fox with his defensive philosophy, structure, and personnel packages.
• Maybe Mike Elston isn't half bad a recruiting coordinator (to soon to tell), and maybe he is a coaching improvement, moving from the d-line to work with linebackers.

One can always hope.

 

[PANDFAN]

rumor will be taking a medical...several places have heard this just nothing concrete..

 

[Emcee77]

Geez, I didn't even know he was having injury problems.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Like Heuerman, BK confirmed.