'14 CO ATH Nathan Starks (UCLA Verbal)

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With all this interest from other parties, probably makes no sense to pursue a guy that has a slim chance of passing admission...
 
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We should just forget him. Then if somethings pops we'll have a pleasant surprise.
 
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With all this interest from other parties, probably makes no sense to pursue a guy that has a slim chance of passing admission...
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Okay Charlie Weis.

It makes total sense to keep all contacts open.
 
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Buster Bluth said:
Okay Charlie Weis.

It makes total sense to keep all contacts open.
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Okay Charlie Weis? Meaning what?

There is no sense in keeping ALL contacts open. The recruiting staff has too limited time and resources to stay in touch with everybody. It's not just about being efficient but more importantly being effective.

After Holtz's acrimonious battles with Admissions, Davie, who owed his job to Monk bent over for Admissions, Willingham brought his own lubricant with him.

When Weis came onboard, he approached Admissions to understand their thought process and learn where the immovable red lines actually were, and to establish dialog. He offered to not waste Admissions time with evaluating the inadmissible if he had a better understanding on which areas had latitude and how much was there. He instructed his assistants to zero in on those recruits that were viables. He also instructed them to review transcripts of HS underclassmen that expressed interest in ND so could revise the recruit could revise his course schedule if necessary to meet ND more rigorous requirements.

In the past, by the time ND Admissions saw transcripts, it was too late for most recruits to comply and players like David Terrell and Carson Palmer balked about retaking a course to improve a grade or retaking a test to improve a Test Score. Keep in mind the NCAA uses a sliding scale for GPA/Test Score. A higher GPA allows a lower tese score and vice versa. Also until recently ND required more Core Courses than the NCAA did. Weis had his assistants make HS coaches aware of the extra courses needed, again, so a recruit could change his course schedule to comply.

Weis had shortcomings, working with Admissions wasn't one of them. He probably did more than any of his predecessors to improve the chances of ND recruits to gain admission.
 
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STLDomer said:
Nothing can really happen or "pop" that is a suprise. It's NDs decision to take him or not
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I get that. What I meant was, let's not think about him or discuss him. If and when the staff decides to pull the trigger, we'll all be happy.
 
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Starks Continues Journey Forward

One of the people who has been in Starks' corner is Notre Dame running back coach and recruiting coordinator Tony Alford.

“Notre Dame’s still actively recruiting Nathan and he's still very excited about them,” said Knotts. “Coach Alford is still recruiting him and as a parent, I love everything about him. He’s outstanding and that man's work ethic is off the charts. I told him that other recruiters have their work cut out for them because he sets the bar at the very highest level. To me he's the best-of-the-best and I'm not afraid to say that. Notre Dame is very lucky to have him as a recruiter, for sure.

“I really connected with Tony and I felt like he was the first person that was really listening to me as a mother and a person. You could tell my opinion was important to him. I understand that football is what's bringing him to recruit Nathan, but there has to be more to it personally, and Coach Alford gets that.”

-Part two of the Nathan Starks story will be coming soon, including more on Notre Dame and if a possible trip to South Bend could be in the cards. Stay tuned-
 
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This is interesting. I'm starting to lighten up on the kid. Can he get into Notre Dame and what position would he play.
 
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I wish him well. Nothing strikes me as elite in his tape. Could be a contributer but a Mahone clone to me.

Hood is a game changer!
 
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Kaneyoufeelit said:
Please and RB. My favorite running back in the class sans Fournette


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Im usually tougher on people that want to play at Notre Dame. This isnt bama or Michigan where we let everyone in. Also, I am on my way to being a prosecutor. When I hear of high school kids being involved with heavier drugs it makes me shy away a little bit.

Though if Tony trusts him then I have a better feeling.
 
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Irishman77 said:
I wish him well. Nothing strikes me as elite in his tape. Could be a contributer but a Mahone clone to me.

Hood is a game changer!
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Disagree. Kid has super star written all over him. He was a top 50 prospect before the incident.
 
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Irishman77 said:
I wish him well. Nothing strikes me as elite in his tape. Could be a contributer but a Mahone clone to me.

Hood is a game changer!
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No offense to the poster but this statement is laughable. Nathan is electric against very good competition. Not necessarily saying we should take him but he is a serious talent.
 
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Irishman77 said:
I wish him well. Nothing strikes me as elite in his tape. Could be a contributer but a Mahone clone to me.

Hood is a game changer!
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He's a much better prospect than Mahone was coming out of HS. Does that mean he'll have an impact on the team, no but still a much better prospect.
 
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Say what you want about Maurice Clarrett but they kid was pretty damn good when he did play
 
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Luckylucci said:
He's a much better prospect than Mahone was coming out of HS. Does that mean he'll have an impact on the team, no but still a much better prospect.
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Mahone was a very good player. A consensus four star prospect and a lot of people thought he was the best RB in Ohio (ahead of Brionte Dunn, Warren Ball among others). I am not saying he was better than Starks but i do not think that Starks is "still a much better prospect"
 
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