'14 MO DE Jonathan Bonner (Notre Dame Signee)

stlnd01

stlnd01

Was away. Now returned.
NewBrunswickIrish said:
Good for him if he got what he wanted and wants to move forward. He's been a pleasant surprise this year. I guess it helps to reinforce that ND isn't just one of the football factories, the kids are actually there to be students.
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I am all for guys getting what they want out of college football and walking away to the rest of their life. Like Steve Elmer did a couple years ago. What's weird is Bonner doesn't sound like he's necessarily retiring - he'd be open to the NFL - just not interested in a fifth year of college. I'd be curious why.
 
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koonja

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Sometimes you just get sick of the grind of it. Barry Sanders walked away because he hated training camp. Sounds like he knows he won't play in the NFL, and think he can get a good job right away, and if he can, more power to him.
 
ResLife Hero

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame will return its entire starting defensive line in 2018. Jonathan Bonner has changed his mind, decided to come back. <a href="https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq">https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq</a></p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/953360080820416512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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FightingIrishLover7

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ResLife Hero said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame will return its entire starting defensive line in 2018. Jonathan Bonner has changed his mind, decided to come back. <a href="https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq">https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq</a></p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/953360080820416512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Interesting...
 
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ResLife Hero said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame will return its entire starting defensive line in 2018. Jonathan Bonner has changed his mind, decided to come back. <a href="https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq">https://t.co/V0OBUSlEdq</a></p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikevorel/status/953360080820416512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Must like Lea more than Elko.
 
Luckylucci

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Good news, IMO. I was a little concerned with MTA being a full time starter against our schedule. I love his potential, but if we are trying to win 10+ games against next years schedule, I think we are going to need the extra capable body on the DL.
 
stlnd01

stlnd01

Was away. Now returned.
Wow. Good news comes in bunches. (Now hire a kickass safeties coach and our defense will be loaded).
 
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koonja

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Geez, didn't see this coming. Returning starter on the DL and 5th hear senior? fuck yes please.
 
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SouthSideChiDomer

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Don't know if anyone saw this, but as we celebrate getting him for another year we should also keep him and his family in our prayers and donate if we can.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hello everyone! Please check out this GoFundMe that my sister created for our mother who is battling cancer. Peace and Blessings. <a href="https://t.co/82ez0YYyhv">https://t.co/82ez0YYyhv</a></p>— Jonathan Bonner (@The_Realest55) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Realest55/status/936387855806615554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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ulukinatme

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SouthSideChiDomer said:
Don't know if anyone saw this, but as we celebrate getting him for another year we should also keep him and his family in our prayers and donate if we can.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hello everyone! Please check out this GoFundMe that my sister created for our mother who is battling cancer. Peace and Blessings. <a href="https://t.co/82ez0YYyhv">https://t.co/82ez0YYyhv</a></p>— Jonathan Bonner (@The_Realest55) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Realest55/status/936387855806615554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Wow, prayers for his family. Looks like they're well on their way to reaching their goal, but still short at this time. Looks like a lot of players have donated, including a $925 donation from "Notre Dame Offensive Line." Very cool.
 
BobbyMac

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A tweet from Jonathan Bonner's father. Another happy parent.

A little nugget I caught when I scrolled over his account. The Bonner's it seams have moved from StL to Lawrence, KS where Mr. Bonner is now a coach at Free State HS... where ND got PWO P/K Jake Rittman in '18. It's also where 2020 OT offer Turner Corcoran and '20 OLB/QB/ATH, 6-3/215 Malik Berry attend.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Four years ago this weekend we dropped off my son and joined the Notre Dame family. Proud dad of a Notre Dame alum 👨🏾*🎓 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> 🍀🍀 <a href="https://t.co/KjO86Buu5N">https://t.co/KjO86Buu5N</a></p>— Spencer Bonner (@SpencerBonner1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerBonner1/status/1008111927845941248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Crazy Balki

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zelezo vlk said:
I didn't even think he was supposed to be bad last year
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He wasn't bad at all.

He was stout against the run, he just didn't provide a legitimate interior pass rushing threat that you usually want at the 3. That's why I think him moving to the 1 is a good thing, because it suits his strengths better.
 
Luckylucci

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I think Bonner will do fine at the NT position. But I also think they'll be quite the rotation there. I think between Hinish and MDT they get around 10-20 snaps/game. And then in the Nickel/Dime packages, we won't even have a NT from the depth chart on the field. So, I don't think he's going to be asked to man the NT position for 60 snaps/game, but I guess we'll see.
 
zelezo vlk

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Luckylucci said:
I think Bonner will do fine at the NT position. But I also think they'll be quite the rotation there. I think between Hinish and MDT they get around 10-20 snaps/game. And then in the Nickel/Dime packages, we won't even have a NT from the depth chart on the field. So, I don't think he's going to be asked to man the NT position for 60 snaps/game, but I guess we'll see.
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Man I really hope MDT can contribute. Having him be a returning 5th year who can help next year will be big
 
FightingIrishLover7

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I was watching an interview with him and Jack Nolan. Bonner said that he was recruited as a linebacker.

I was under the impression he was always a projected DE.
 
ulukinatme

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zelezo vlk said:
He was supposed to be a Cat under Diaco
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Him and like...35 other recruits. Bring back the Cat Attack™ Defense!


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Luckylucci

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zelezo vlk said:
Man I really hope MDT can contribute. Having him be a returning 5th year who can help next year will be big
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I believe it was the guys at ISD that said they felt he's done enough through camp to earn snaps. Probably not above Hinish on the depth chart but a small share of that NT position, to some degree. NT next year gets interesting because, as of today, there a lot of snaps up for grabs. It would be nice to see MDT and Hinish elevate their games to really push each other.
 
zelezo vlk

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Luckylucci said:
I believe it was the guys at ISD that said they felt he's done enough through camp to earn snaps. Probably not above Hinish on the depth chart but a small share of that NT position, to some degree. NT next year gets interesting because, as of today, there a lot of snaps up for grabs. It would be nice to see MDT and Hinish elevate their games to really push each other.
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Yup, because I wouldn't want to rely on a RS FR Jam Franklin replacing Bonner completely
 
Sherm Sticky

Sherm Sticky

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Jonathan is not flashy and doesn't get much praise. But he quietly get's the job done and does his job well. Kudos to you Jonathan Bonner.
 
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