'14 IL ILB Nyles Morgan (Notre Dame Signee)

[NDBoiler]

On UND LIST!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Irishman77]

Link please..nvm wow

 

[clashmore_mike]

National Signing Day // Notre Dame Football // University of Notre Dame

 

[GreenSox04]

Pump the breaks he's ours

@Obey_Pride: Just signed my NLI !

 

[clashmore_mike]

Notre Dame Football 2014 Signing Day Central - Presented By American Family Insurance :: UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site

 

[ndjish]

All is well!!!!

 

[BeauBenken]

It's in.

 

[NDBoiler]

Link please..nvm wow

Notre Dame Football 2014 Signing Day Central - Presented By American Family Insurance :: UND.COM - University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site

 

[TheChosen1]

Done. Jack Nolan just announced it.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

ESPN stated everyone expected to sign did. Also on UND list.

 

[ulukinatme]

It's in.

Yup, Nolan just confirmed.

 

[dang227]

In

 

[Ironman8]

So I shouldn't start up a prayer thread...?

 

[Rhode Irish]

If that was the height of the drama this cycle then hooray for us.

 

[Ironman8]

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[BeauBenken]

If that was the height of the drama this cycle then hooray for us.

Exactly.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sorry everybody it was a malfunction with the fax machine but I've now officially signed !</p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/statuses/431116067155767296">February 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly talking Nyles Morgan, “when he arrives, he arrives with a bad attitude when he gets to the football."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDatRivals/statuses/431118703694839808">February 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Yes, please.

 

[zelezo vlk]

(As I channel my inner Stephen A Smith) He's a baaaaaaaaaaaaad man.

 

[NDdomer2]

fax machines...would they exist if not for NSD?

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I have no idea were 4.79 came from! The slowest I've ever run was a 4.63!&#55357;&#56834;</p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/statuses/431224631937097728">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Should be around 240 by the time I report in June</p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/statuses/431225447423021056">February 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ryno 24]

That makes me happy. 4.63 is real fast

 

[dublinirish]

OFD Films: Will Nyles Morgan Start for Notre Dame in 2014? - One Foot Down

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

This will bring back fond memories

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gone be looking real mean in that blue and gold! With the #5 on my back!!</p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/statuses/435634584831537153">February 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[irishff1014]

This will bring back fond memories

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gone be looking real mean in that blue and gold! With the #5 on my back!!</p>— Nyles Morgan (@Obey_Pride) <a href="https://twitter.com/Obey_Pride/statuses/435634584831537153">February 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Going to have a lot of expectations in that number. But I believe he can be very good.

 

[rtrn2glory]

might need to raid the adidas 50% off jersey thread for a #5

 

[ResLife Hero]

Freshman Projection: Nyles Morgan | Irish Turning Point

It is not a secret that the Irish need help at inside linebacker and Nyles Morgan will have a great shot at making an impact from day 1. Morgan is already at an adequate size for the position and instantly gives Notre Dame a boost of athleticism. Just by watching his highlight video it’s evident that he can play sideline to sideline, and it’s something that Notre Dame needed last fall.

The thing that sticks out the most to me about Morgan is the attitude he plays with. He is a big hitter, but he sets the tackle up as well. Even Manti Te’o had some problems with just making the play vs going for the hit of the game. Morgan seems to know when to pick his spots, and even sacrifices the big hit at times in order to make the tackle. That is something that will help him get on the field quicker and stay on the field. This goes without saying he does have a long way to go to earn a starting spot and consistent playing time.

Outside of just learning the scheme and playbook, how will he adapt to the pass game? Morgan does have an advantage that puts him a category above a Dan Fox and Carlo Calabrese…he plays fast. Fox showed the ability to provide good pass coverage, but at times was inconsistent in the run game. Calabrese showed the ability to stop the run, while being not so great in the pass game. Morgan has all the qualities of being a player that can be successful in both areas. Much like Jaylon Smith, there are few coming out of high school that can match the speed, size, and athleticism. Doug Randolph is probably one of the few at inside backer that can compare.

On paper Joe Schmidt, Kendall Moore, Doug Randolph, and Michael Deeb will be in front of him. Schmidt and Moore are the only players to have game experience, and that’s limited at best. Moore could get it together in his final season, but one would think he would be utilized in running situations more so than an every down LB. Schmidt can be an every down player, but will his size and athletic limitations hurt vs elite competition Notre Dame will face? I am a big Schmidt supporter, but against the Florida States one has to wonder how he will hold up.

All in all I wouldn’t mark Morgan down to start day one, but I would not be surprised to see him take over that role by midseason. The key will be getting familiar with the defense and speed of the game. Its cliché’ and a lot of ask of a freshman, but once he figures out how to “just play” and not think…watch out.

 

[Luckylucci]

Per BGI, Morgan is up to 235-240. BVG and Elliot have been telling him the starting spot is achievable. Will be wearing number 5, his HS number but many will draw the Manti comparison. Keeps in touch with Hayes the most and will be rooming with him through summer and school year.

-BK has had some of his recruits have pretty successful freshman seasons since he's been at ND. It wouldn't surprise me if Morgan does as well.

 

[Irish#1]

Per BGI, Morgan is up to 235-240. BVG and Elliot have been telling him the starting spot is achievable. Will be wearing number 5, his HS number but many will draw the Manti comparison. Keeps in touch with Hayes the most and will be rooming with him through summer and school year.

-BK has had some of his recruits have pretty successful freshman seasons since he's been at ND. It wouldn't surprise me if Morgan does as well.

Starting would be quite an achievement. As we know for many reasons MLB is one of those positions that is difficult for a freshman to play.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

It'd be nice if we had a similar number of freshman contributors this year, as we did last year.

We had freshman WRs (C. Rob, Will Fuller, Onwualu), Jaylon Smith, Rochelle, Redfield, Folston, Luke, Butler.

Likely won't have secondary or WRs breakthrough the depth at those positions but if we could find contributors from:

• DL (inside and outside: Trumbetti? Hayes? Cage? J. Williams? Bonner? Blankenship?)
• LB (Morgan? Sykes? Hill?)
• Special teams (everyone else)

Then I'd be a very happy man.