'15 OH ATH Chris Finke (Scholarship Earned)

[BobbyMac]

Awesome! Love how the staff keeps finding these hidden gems!

If by staff you mean Coach Zaire, you are correct sir. At least that's how the story goes.

 

[Domina Nostra]

At this point I think we all agree that the staff, while successful and great at identifying and developing talent both (1) makes mistakes, and (2) plays favorites at times.

This means that the "if there was someone better they wouldn't play him" line is pretty much dead. (See Joe Schmidt)

And the "if he was so good they would play him" line is also called into question. (See Nyles Morgan)

Where am I going? With the issues we are having with inexperience at WR, and the never-ending stream of practice praise for Finke, I think he deserves a shot at meaningful reps. I am not going to be satisfied until he gets them, and doesn't produce.

He is not a bad athlete by any stretch of the imagination and played high-level high school football. What he basically was is one of the great mass of 5'10", pretty fast skill players who may or may not develop and P5 coaches have absolutely no need to take a chance on because they have so many other options.

Well it seems to me we may have gotten a good one, and I'd like to see him get a legit chance both at Punt return and Slot. He sounds like Robby Toma with some speed to me.

 

[BobbyMac]

DN has thrown out the challenge to the staff...

Greyworm is already typing his, "DN's Crazy" response.

 

[Domina Nostra]

DN has thrown out the challenge to the staff...

Greyworm is already typing his, "DN's Crazy" response.

My timing was good. Greyworm will now have to deal with Coach Kelly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BRIAN KELLY JUST MENTIONED FINKE. FINKE UPDATE. “HE’S BEEN PRETTY GOOD."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/763775722376814592">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BK states Chris Finke has been “pretty good.” Calls him one of the most disrespected player on the team.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/763775797933051904">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I knew it! In my head, I was comparing him to Toma!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“He’s Robby Toma with more speed.” - Kelly on Chris Finke</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/763775942582005760">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Whiskeyjack]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_">@PeteSampson_</a> FYI I ran the fastest time at my Pro Day...always got open...no mention of that anywhere....</p>— Robby Toma (@rtoma9) <a href="https://twitter.com/rtoma9/status/763791478346907648">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[ColinKSU]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_">@PeteSampson_</a> FYI I ran the fastest time at my Pro Day...always got open...no mention of that anywhere....</p>— Robby Toma (@rtoma9) <a href="https://twitter.com/rtoma9/status/763791478346907648">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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DISRESPEK

 

[Domina Nostra]

DISRESPEK

LOL. He didn't say, "Robby Toma with speed," he said "Robby Toma with more speed."

Nothing disrespectful about saying someone is faster.

But I hadn't realized that Robby ran faster than Cierre (4.50 vs. 4.52).

 

[ColinKSU]

LOL. He didn't say, "Robby Toma with speed," he said "Robby Toma with more speed."

Nothing disrespectful about saying someone is faster.

I dunno. Toma is looking a lot like Birdman in his reply to Pete.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

LOL. He didn't say, "Robby Toma with speed," he said "Robby Toma with more speed."

Nothing disrespectful about saying someone is faster.

But I hadn't realized that Robby ran faster than Cierre (4.50 vs. 4.52).

He better have been fast considering he was leik 4 feet tall if my memory serves me.

 

[dublinirish]

How did rising walk-on WR Chris Finke end up at Notre Dame? | Notre Dame Insider Football | ndinsider.com

 

[NDVirginia19]

What's our scholarship count at right now? Any chance we give him one this year?

 

[dublinirish]

What's our scholarship count at right now? Any chance we give him one this year?

83 i think? And yes it's likely he gets one

 

[IrishLax]

Awarded a scholarship.

 

[clashmore_mike]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The most disrespected soldier was taken by "Scholarship Nation." You will be missed <a href="https://twitter.com/FinkeMasterFlex">@FinkeMasterFlex</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOPU2Scholly?src=hash">#WOPU2Scholly</a> <a href="https://t.co/R2VPUXC3hD">pic.twitter.com/R2VPUXC3hD</a></p>— Notre Dame Walk Ons (@WOPUnation) <a href="https://twitter.com/WOPUnation/status/767838155294867456">August 22, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Kaneyoufeelit]

Awesome. Congrats to him and his family


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[dang227]

Awesome for him. Love to see hard work pay off.


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[Luckylucci]

It seems like he's pretty popular amongst his teammates. I thought this was pretty good.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy birthday to a legend &#55357;&#56834;&#55357;&#56834;&#55357;&#56834;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MalibusMostWanted?src=hash">#MalibusMostWanted</a> <a href="https://t.co/UmXEu99G8X">pic.twitter.com/UmXEu99G8X</a></p>— CJ Sanders (@TheLifeofCeej) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheLifeofCeej/status/727243170585579520">May 2, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[woolybug25]

Good for Chris. I've been told that he is a terrific kid off the field and the work he has put on the field has been incredible. I hope he finds a way to just keep climbing!

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Great for him! Go Irish!

 

[Luckylucci]

Good for Chris. I've been told that he is a terrific kid off the field and the work he has put on the field has been incredible. I hope he finds a way to just keep climbing!

I'd bet he gets some work in the return game, at the least. Sounds like the kid can make some plays.

 

[#1rish]

Video of Kelly surprising Finke with the scholarship at practice:

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last night, <a href="https://twitter.com/WOPUnation">@WOPUnation</a> lost one of their own.<br><br>Congrats to Chris Finke (<a href="https://twitter.com/FinkeMasterFlex">@FinkeMasterFlex</a>) on earning a scholarship.<a href="https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM">https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/768175549080596480">August 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Love when the team goes nuts

 

[Booslum31]

Video of Kelly surprising Finke with the scholarship at practice:

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last night, <a href="https://twitter.com/WOPUnation">@WOPUnation</a> lost one of their own.<br><br>Congrats to Chris Finke (<a href="https://twitter.com/FinkeMasterFlex">@FinkeMasterFlex</a>) on earning a scholarship.<a href="https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM">https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/768175549080596480">August 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Love when the team goes nuts

Congrats Chris! Well earned...I love this kind of ***!

 

[NDShark]

Video of Kelly surprising Finke with the scholarship at practice:

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last night, <a href="https://twitter.com/WOPUnation">@WOPUnation</a> lost one of their own.<br><br>Congrats to Chris Finke (<a href="https://twitter.com/FinkeMasterFlex">@FinkeMasterFlex</a>) on earning a scholarship.<a href="https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM">https://t.co/5P4dCYw8gM</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/768175549080596480">August 23, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Love when the team goes nuts

Awesome!

 

[HoustonNDFan]

But can he play safety?

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

I love this!! A hard working kid with a dream that becomes a reality. Totally awesome!!!! Here is a kid that will make our roster on scholarship because he wants it that bad!!!!!! Absolutely, a feel good story if there ever was one. Just thrilled here.

 

[arrowryan]

Good for him for edging out Holmes for the back up slot spot. I'm hoping he can be a reliable return guy and a receiver that run nothing but 7-10 yard routes. I bet he could do great against linebackers

 

[IrishLion]

I know this is brought up every time a member of WOPU Nation gets upgraded, but does this mean he's on scholarship for good?

If so... that means BK saw fit to give a scholarship to a RS FR, who will be part of the receiving corps for another two or three years. That's yuge.

 

[bluengold4732]

I know this is brought up every time a member of WOPU Nation gets upgraded, but does this mean he's on scholarship for good?

If so... that means BK saw fit to give a scholarship to a RS FR, who will be part of the receiving corps for another two or three years. That's yuge.

I was wondering the same thing because as of now we're at 83 schollies with only 9 players out of eligibility for next year. With 17 current commits that's 91. It's gonna be interesting who of the seniors will be asked back. Either a lot of early defections or a lot of guys not being asked back at this rate. But we've experienced a lot of loss before

 

[PANDFAN]

Total Scholarship Players 2016: 84

Last update: 8/25/16

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[IrishLion]

I was wondering the same thing because as of now we're at 83 schollies with only 9 players out of eligibility for next year. With 17 current commits that's 91. It's gonna be interesting who of the seniors will be asked back. Either a lot of early defections or a lot of guys not being asked back at this rate. But we've experienced a lot of loss before

I meant that it's huge more in terms of the potential that the coaching staff sees... they wouldn't do the feel-good-give-a-walk-on-a-scholly thing for a RS FR if they didn't think he's actually gonna be on the two-deep for the next two or three years.

Unless he's been told that it's a one-year deal, I'm thinking it means that the staff finally hit the jackpot with one of their PWO offers, and we've got ourselves a legit slot receiver behind/along-with CJ for the next two/three years.

But yes, it's also interesting in terms of scholly numbers... but we all know that this team could over-sign by 15 guys and still end up with 83 scholarship players to start the season haha.