'14 KY DT Matt Elam (Kentucky Verbal)

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So Elam shows up at the UK/Bama game tonight with a Tide t shirt under a UK jacket. Looks like the Irish have some work in front of them this week.

Like I've been saying for pages, I don't expect him to go to Kentucky. ND has all the early PT he could want... Kentucky sucks... and short of them handing out huge bags of cash I just don't think the long term appeal is there. I think Alabama or ND is his landing spot. If he weights academics and has a great visit and is a fit I like our chances. If he wants big school and SEC instead of small school atmosphere, I see him at Alabama over Kentucky.
 

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Like I've been saying for pages, I don't expect him to go to Kentucky. ND has all the early PT he could want... Kentucky sucks... and short of them handing out huge bags of cash I just don't think the long term appeal is there. I think Alabama or ND is his landing spot. If he weights academics and has a great visit and is a fit I like our chances. If he wants big school and SEC instead of small school atmosphere, I see him at Alabama over Kentucky.

Local pressure is strong for him to go to UK.. It will be hard for him to not just say no thanks to Stoops, but to say no thanks to the whole state. I think the only way he can is if he chooses Bama.... Plus aren't there concerns about him even qualifying for ND?
 

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still feel he ends up stayng home and going to kentucky...one of those video interviews was all i needed to see.
he will stay close to home.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The latest on five-star DT Matt Elam, who visit take an official visit to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> this weekend. <a href="http://t.co/5pUjKMtSjC">http://t.co/5pUjKMtSjC</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews">@BGINews</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/statuses/389866994670903297">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Looking forward to seeing the game day atmosphere and is looking to build relationship while on the trip. He is coming with his coaches. He had a lot to say about both his visit last week and he had a lot of good things to say about Bama and UK.

Oh, and Elliot was at his school Friday. Obviously, we are recruiting to play nose
 

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Local pressure is strong for him to go to UK.. It will be hard for him to not just say no thanks to Stoops, but to say no thanks to the whole state. I think the only way he can is if he chooses Bama.... Plus aren't there concerns about him even qualifying for ND?


Haven't heard the first thing about grades. Gotta think he is solid there, especially if ND is still pushing hard for him. He has been priority #1 for Stoops on the defensive side of the ball. The in-state pressure, and pressure from mom, will probably drive the decision in the end. Some say he is already a silent commit to UK. I don't think he is. Nothing concrete to come to that conclusion however. The Irish need to make up ground on his OV. It appears his HS coaching staff loves the Irish. That can't hurt the Irish's chances. Win mom... win the battle IMO.
 

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Golden I think ISD stated he has some work to do before he can get into ND
 

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The very day he was offered months ago by ND his coach said the he had issues with grades
 

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I haven't seen an update on this since his coach said that. I would assume that its moving in the right direction since we continue to push so hard for him but nothing concrete in terms of info.
 

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Haven't heard the first thing about grades. Gotta think he is solid there, especially if ND is still pushing hard for him. He has been priority #1 for Stoops on the defensive side of the ball. The in-state pressure, and pressure from mom, will probably drive the decision in the end. Some say he is already a silent commit to UK. I don't think he is. Nothing concrete to come to that conclusion however. The Irish need to make up ground on his OV. It appears his HS coaching staff loves the Irish. That can't hurt the Irish's chances. Win mom... win the battle IMO.


We have a good track record with the mom's when we get them on campus.
 

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The impact of early playing time and Nix's success is a real factor here. He is taking care of what he needs to off the field for ND to be an option in the end. His coaching staff gives nothing but positive feedback to ND. Alabama and Kentucky are the top two for now, but that could change in a hurry.
 

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The impact of early playing time and Nix's success is a real factor here. He is taking care of what he needs to off the field for ND to be an option in the end. His coaching staff gives nothing but positive feedback to ND. Alabama and Kentucky are the top two for now, but that could change in a hurry.

Yeah change can happen.....like hopefully 24 hours from now. Good lord this weekend is huge for recruiting
 

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As a dl nut...that clip makes me chuckle. Lou Holtz could play safety on his team.

He does have below average pad level...but then I tell myself he is 6'6 goin against 5'10
 

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At about the 22 sec mark he belly bumps the QB and then the QB fumbles. Haha that was cool.

He's just too big and strong for those kids.
 

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At about the 30 sec mark he belly bumps the QB and then the QB fumbles. Haha that was cool.

He's just too big and strong for those kids.

That actually worries me regarding his technique. He looks like he's walking through an automatic door.
 

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That actually worries me regarding his technique. He looks like he's walking through an automatic door.

Haha. Obviously, he not a finished product. He just have the goods you can't teach. The rest will come when the staff or any staff gets a hold of him.
 
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It reminded me of Jarron's high school film where he simply dwarfed OL and seemed like he'd be a monster. I'm not drawing any parallels between the two beyond that and implying Elam is soft, just something that crossed my mind.
 

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It reminded me of Jarron's high school film where he simply dwarfed OL and seemed like he'd be a monster. I'm not drawing any parallels between the two beyond that and implying Elam is soft, just something that crossed my mind.

Elam has got some psycho in him just not challenged. Jarron had no psycho mode at all.
 
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