'18 OR ATH Braden Lenzy (Notre Dame Signee)

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Four-star recruit <a href="https://twitter.com/blspeedy21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blspeedy21</a> makes his college decision. <a href="https://t.co/2ECVTtg6V7">https://t.co/2ECVTtg6V7</a></p>— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/944346520970846210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Go Irish �� <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://t.co/RJH0SdyjwB">pic.twitter.com/RJH0SdyjwB</a></p>— CHIEF BEEF (@ConnerCrist) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConnerCrist/status/944346524317753344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Four-star WR Braden Lenzy has committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a>. <br><br>Lenzy, a two-way standout with big-time speed, spoke to <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishIllustrated?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishIllustrated</a> about his decision to be Irish. Story: <a href="https://t.co/MnmLLFnsKb">https://t.co/MnmLLFnsKb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/blspeedy21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blspeedy21</a> (FREE) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishBouND18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishBouND18</a> <a href="https://t.co/v6EF3FSBlM">pic.twitter.com/v6EF3FSBlM</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/944346709936746498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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One way or another this thread will be fun to revisit in 4 years

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Looks like he already got his NLI in.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great to have Braden Lenzy's competitiveness as a part of our program!<br><br>Not only will he be a great addition to our locker room, but he has the traits to be a very special student-athlete.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrishBouND18?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrishBouND18</a> <a href="https://t.co/GIyFn2wpOa">pic.twitter.com/GIyFn2wpOa</a></p>— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly/status/944353134868094976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Welcome Braden, thank you from all the fans for choosing ND!
INTs please!!!!!!!
 

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Great article. Seems like he has a good head on his shoulders

Just finished reading it and I'm going to "Last Jedi" this thing...

He says "there was some confusion" about running track... umm, that's it? So you're not even going to acknowledge that you literally called the coaches here liars and dishonorable? Really?

He complains about Twitter trolls for sympathy like everyone doesn't know that every single kid who has ever decommitted has gotten the same shit from idiot trolls because Twitter is THE WORST. Why are you not just reporting/blocking every egg that sends you something like that?

The headline is not "why would I go to a school that has nasty twitter trolls like every other school?" like he muses... it's "why would coaches that I attacked the character of want me on their team?" I was optimistic that I'd see growth and maturity in that piece... that he'd take accountability for his actions while also giving commentary on the external factors that contributed. There was an awful lot of talk about external factors, not one comment on the interview he gave or comments he made on social media.

There were two pretty unique parts of Lenzy's recruitment:
1. When tried a character assassinantion of ND's staff... it's extremely rare to see a prospect ever talk like he did about coaches anywhere.
2. When he got into a Twitter fight with an Oregon elected official.

In all that word count, neither is mentioned. Instead he just glosses over anything that doesn't paint him in a good light, and emphasizes being a victim.

I hope he kicks ass at ND. I really do. But personally, I was not impressed in the slightest by that piece he wrote.
 

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Just finished reading it and I'm going to "Last Jedi" this thing...

He says "there was some confusion" about running track... umm, that's it? So you're not even going to acknowledge that you literally called the coaches here liars and dishonorable? Really?

He complains about Twitter trolls for sympathy like everyone doesn't know that every single kid who has ever decommitted has gotten the same shit from idiot trolls because Twitter is THE WORST. Why are you not just reporting/blocking every egg that sends you something like that?

The headline is not "why would I go to a school that has nasty twitter trolls like every other school?" like he muses... it's "why would coaches that I attacked the character of want me on their team?" I was optimistic that I'd see growth and maturity in that piece... that he'd take accountability for his actions while also giving commentary on the external factors that contributed. There was an awful lot of talk about external factors, not one comment on the interview he gave or comments he made on social media.

There were two pretty unique parts of Lenzy's recruitment:
1. When tried a character assassinantion of ND's staff... it's extremely rare to see a prospect ever talk like he did about coaches anywhere.
2. When he got into a Twitter fight with an Oregon elected official.

In all that word count, neither is mentioned. Instead he just glosses over anything that doesn't paint him in a good light, and emphasizes being a victim.

I hope he kicks ass at ND. I really do. But personally, I was not impressed in the slightest by that piece he wrote.

I generally agree with what you said, but didn't the Oregon Rep initiate it and tweet at Lenzy? Like, I'm not sure what you're supposed to do when a politician insults you on twitter..if anything Lenzy was pretty mature about it by saying whatever and then telling people to lay off the guy
 
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We've done well when we have fast guys on the field...Glad you are Irish Braden! Welcome!
 

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Even with all the recent speculation, I didn't see this coming.

Welcome to The Irish Braden! I'm happy to have you on board. Great recruiting year by the staff and players. Cheers!
 
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