'18 PA OLB Matthew "Bo" Bauer (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

[Luckylucci]

I feel confident that staff will offer him and he'll commit. Also saw that he is currently said to be 6'3 215 lbs. This may be inflated but I like it and I also like a top 100 LB from PA wanting to join the Irish in an all ready stacked class. Man '18 is looking good and as per Twitter, our '18 commits are aggressively recruiting top talent.

From those that saw him at II, those numbers have been verified to be legit, at least from an eyeball test standpoint. He's also a fairly long armed MLB. The reason I like his upside is its easy to see an athletic 6'3 240+ MLB. My guess is that a majority of his physical development will come in his lower body, as that needs improvement, but most HS sophomores do, so I'm not concerned there.

 

[BobbyMac]

Looks like ND wont miss out on '18's Luke Kuechly...like they did in '09.

 

[greyhammer90]

Mad props for style

STL posting? Is this the twilight zone?

 

[STLDomer]

STL posting? Is this the twilight zone?

 

[arrowryan]

STL posting? Is this the twilight zone?

For real. Where has he been?

 

[BeauBenken]

Seriously. Where have you been? You've been gone for almost two years.

 

[GBdomer]

Sluh was Balki the past two years

 

[greyhammer90]

Sluh was Balki the past two years

He chose a dark path.

 

[STLDomer]

For real. Where has he been?

Seriously. Where have you been? You've been gone for almost two years.

Gave up following 'crootin for a long time. Lurked under different name (Aviato) to see if anyone would notice for last month. Back in full force to reclaim the throne.

 

[Luckylucci]

Gave up following 'crootin for a long time. Lurked under different name (Aviato) to see if anyone would notice for last month. Back in full force to reclaim the throne.

Well you got me, lol. I was wondering who that cat was this entire time. Good to have you back. But the battle for the throne won't be easy

 

[woolybug25]

Gave up following 'crootin for a long time. Lurked under different name (Aviato) to see if anyone would notice for last month. Back in full force to reclaim the throne.

Betta' back da fuq up, young blood...

Good to have ya back.

 

[greyhammer90]

Gave up following 'crootin for a long time. Lurked under different name (Aviato) to see if anyone would notice for last month. Back in full force to reclaim the throne.

For the uninitiated, STL for a year or so used to bring all the scoops. So much so that despite being inactive for like two years he still averages 5 posts a day since his account opened. Came on stronger than any rookie I've seen.

 

[Luckylucci]

Did Stl ever take down the crown for best reporter? If not, he should've.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

Dude I was just creeping on your page the other day wondering what happened to you. Awesome to have you back


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[STLDomer]

For the uninitiated, STL for a year or so used to bring all the scoops. So much so that despite being inactive for like two years he still averages 5 posts a day since his account opened. Came on stronger than any rookie I've seen.

Did Stl ever take down the crown for best reporter? If not, he should've.

I'm poor now so no info from this guy. Except somehow I get premium Scout articles sometimes if I click on the link from Twitter

 

[BeauBenken]

Gave up following 'crootin for a long time. Lurked under different name (Aviato) to see if anyone would notice for last month. Back in full force to reclaim the throne.

Good to know another Silicon Valley fan.

 

[STLDomer]

Good to know another Silicon Valley fan.

 

[arrowryan]

Wiltfong says that he is on vacation until Friday but expects Loy to break at least one commit while he's gone. I'm guessing thats Bauer assuming he is offered tomorrow? And he said "at least", is that a hint that there could be more than one? Lol

 

[rtrn2glory]

Is he expected to be offered soon?

 

[Luckylucci]

Is he expected to be offered soon?

Yes, patience is needed here. It's expected there will be a next week visit. I believe all parties want it to happen in person. Let's see how that goes.

 

[BobbyMac]

Is he expected to be offered soon?

He's going back to ND with his family. I thought I read on Tuesday but arrow says tomorrow... regardless I'd guess he's coming for the offer/commitment, 2 for 1 daily special.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

He's going back to ND with his family. I thought I read on Tuesday but arrow says tomorrow... regardless I'd guess he's coming for the offer/commitment, 2 for 1 daily special.

Thanks for the heads up. I've been wondering what's been going on here with this kid. I bet by this time next week, he's Irish thus making our stacked '18 class even sexier.

 

[GreyWorm]

It's off to a good start, but let's not kid ourselves, the class doesn't have elite talent outside of Jurkovec.

Stepp is a good RB with a high ceiling, but he already has nagging injuries and similar to Tony Jones Jr.

The twins are nice, but neither do anything elite. Yes, I realize it's based off sophomore film, but at the same time there wasn't buzz at The Opening Regional, but as of right now, they aren't guys that will contribute in their first two seasons.

Oghoufo is a huge project and a risk Notre Dame has to take. If he reaches his potential, then you have a Daelin Hayes type player, but if not, then you have a guy without a true position.

I am definitely pleased with the start and the class so far. It's not saying it's a bad class, but it's far from being Notre Dame's best class muchless not on pace to finish as a Top 5 class if Notre Dame keeps taking every kid that wants to commit.


On the flipside, Bauer is a good prospect, but I think Notre Dame should and can wait him out a bit. He has no elite traits and there are similar players on the roster like him already.

If he wasnt a white kid from the Midwest, then no one would be thinking anything of it.

It's funny how Luke Kuechly is the name that's brought up, but do you realize you could make the same argument about tons of LBs Notre Dame chose to go after other options or passed on?

Ryan Kerrigan was a kind from Muncie Central in Indiana and is now in the upper tier of the NFL at DE. Notre Dame didn't offer him, but there is no outcry when Notre Dame passes on white defensive ends from the Midwest like their is when there is a white linebacker passed over.

Not trying to make a huge point on the race, but its a fact if you go through any white LB thread on there, Kuechly's name is always in it.

 

[Luckylucci]

It's off to a good start, but let's not kid ourselves, the class doesn't have elite talent outside of Jurkovec.

Stepp is a good RB with a high ceiling, but he already has nagging injuries and similar to Tony Jones Jr.

The twins are nice, but neither do anything elite. Yes, I realize it's based off sophomore film, but at the same time there wasn't buzz at The Opening Regional, but as of right now, they aren't guys that will contribute in their first two seasons.

Oghoufo is a huge project and a risk Notre Dame has to take. If he reaches his potential, then you have a Daelin Hayes type player, but if not, then you have a guy without a true position.

I am definitely pleased with the start and the class so far. It's not saying it's a bad class, but it's far from being Notre Dame's best class muchless not on pace to finish as a Top 5 class if Notre Dame keeps taking every kid that wants to commit.


On the flipside, Bauer is a good prospect, but I think Notre Dame should and can wait him out a bit. He has no elite traits and there are similar players on the roster like him already.

If he wasnt a white kid from the Midwest, then no one would be thinking anything of it.

It's funny how Luke Kuechly is the name that's brought up, but do you realize you could make the same argument about tons of LBs Notre Dame chose to go after other options or passed on?

Ryan Kerrigan was a kind from Muncie Central in Indiana and is now in the upper tier of the NFL at DE. Notre Dame didn't offer him, but there is no outcry when Notre Dame passes on white defensive ends from the Midwest like their is when there is a white linebacker passed over.

Not trying to make a huge point on the race, but its a fact if you go through any white LB thread on there, Kuechly's name is always in it.

I'm somewhat confused by this point. You bring up not being a top class, but also include absolute studs that weren't recruited that heavily. So wouldn't those be contradicting points. We may not be bringing top talent and absolute studs, but these are player that the staff loves, right? Why not be excited.

FWIW, I think this early class is stellar. Not necessarily based on current talent but what they can be.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

It's off to a good start, but let's not kid ourselves, the class doesn't have elite talent outside of Jurkovec.

Stepp is a good RB with a high ceiling, but he already has nagging injuries and similar to Tony Jones Jr.

The twins are nice, but neither do anything elite. Yes, I realize it's based off sophomore film, but at the same time there wasn't buzz at The Opening Regional, but as of right now, they aren't guys that will contribute in their first two seasons.

Oghoufo is a huge project and a risk Notre Dame has to take. If he reaches his potential, then you have a Daelin Hayes type player, but if not, then you have a guy without a true position.

I am definitely pleased with the start and the class so far. It's not saying it's a bad class, but it's far from being Notre Dame's best class muchless not on pace to finish as a Top 5 class if Notre Dame keeps taking every kid that wants to commit.


On the flipside, Bauer is a good prospect, but I think Notre Dame should and can wait him out a bit. He has no elite traits and there are similar players on the roster like him already.

If he wasnt a white kid from the Midwest, then no one would be thinking anything of it.

It's funny how Luke Kuechly is the name that's brought up, but do you realize you could make the same argument about tons of LBs Notre Dame chose to go after other options or passed on?

Ryan Kerrigan was a kind from Muncie Central in Indiana and is now in the upper tier of the NFL at DE. Notre Dame didn't offer him, but there is no outcry when Notre Dame passes on white defensive ends from the Midwest like their is when there is a white linebacker passed over.

Not trying to make a huge point on the race, but its a fact if you go through any white LB thread on there, Kuechly's name is always in it.

I hear what you're saying about our 18 commits but they all show great raw talent as 15 year olds and they're all from good programs and possess great size. If they all continue to grow physically and mentally, keep working hard and keep on the books, there's nothing that makes me think they won't be solid players ready to contribute sometime as underclassmen. I know I have a blatant history for being over optimistic, but I think these kids should be great. I hear your points on Ovie. That's part of the problem with recruiting so early but that's what American College Football recruiting has become.
GO IRISH

 

[STLDomer]

It's funny how Luke Kuechly is the name that's brought up, but do you realize you could make the same argument about tons of LBs Notre Dame chose to go after other options or passed on?

Ryan Kerrigan was a kind from Muncie Central in Indiana and is now in the upper tier of the NFL at DE. Notre Dame didn't offer him, but there is no outcry when Notre Dame passes on white defensive ends from the Midwest like their is when there is a white linebacker passed over.

Not trying to make a huge point on the race, but its a fact if you go through any white LB thread on there, Kuechly's name is always in it.

I would venture to say there are a lot more white LBs than DEs.

Kerrigan also doesn't come with the whole OSU/ND coaches passing on him when Coach Specht told them to recruit him story. Harbaugh of course saw what they didn't. Funny to think a coach could go out and see Dan Fox (no offense meant at all to him) and Kuechly and leave offering Fox but not Kuechly.

 

[GoIrish41]

I would venture to say there are a lot more white LBs than DEs.

Kerrigan also doesn't come with the whole OSU/ND coaches passing on him when Coach Specht told them to recruit him story. Harbaugh of course saw what they didn't. Funny to think a coach could go out and see Dan Fox (no offense meant at all to him) and Kuechly and leave offering Fox but not Kuechly.

Don't remember if Kuechly was a standout his Freshman year but he certainly developed into one. Kids develop at different rates. Fox probably maxed out his physical potential earlier than Luke so it would make sence that Fox might have stood out more in HS. I don't recall people freaking out that we didn't offer him. Might be mistaken on that though. I do recall that I wasn't upset about Fox when we got him.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Fox was boss in Cleveland at St. Iggy. And he played a plethora of positions, so much so that his utility was really considered off the charts as a high school recruit.

A lot of people saw him as a very large defensive back in college.

 

[tko]

Fox was boss in Cleveland at St. Iggy. And he played a plethora of positions, so much so that his utility was really considered off the charts as a high school recruit.

A lot of people saw him as a very large defensive back in college.

And Tenuta showed up to see him play against St. X, preferring Fox over Kuechly, LOLOLOL.

 

[GreyWorm]

I'm somewhat confused by this point. You bring up not being a top class, but also include absolute studs that weren't recruited that heavily. So wouldn't those be contradicting points. We may not be bringing top talent and absolute studs, but these are player that the staff loves, right? Why not be excited.

FWIW, I think this early class is stellar. Not necessarily based on current talent but what they can be.

I am just saying no one is bitching about Kerrigan not getting a Notre Dame offer or even bringing his name up like they do with Kuechly. It's not like Notre Dame passed on Kuechly for a scrub or missed out on numbers that class.

Also, i did state twice that I like the class and/or it's a good class, but I don't agree with it having the potential of being "the best class ever" as some stated.

I personally think Bauer is a good prospect, but he really isn't different than what Notre Dame currently has, so being in the minority, I think they might want to see where they stand with some other LBs, as they know he is committing when offered. You don't ideally want guys to have the same physical traits and then the same skill sets at the same position and that's essentially what Bauer would be if the joined the class.

Once again, I think Bauer is a good prospect, but at the same time if he can't gain weight and/or loses his athleticism with weight, then he quickly becomes a player that is going to struggle right off the bat. Terdja Mitchell has talked about visiting this fall, so there is no harm in seeing where the goes first, as Bauer will have Notre Dame in high regard throughout the process. It's a year and a half till these kids sign, no reason to rush into taking every kid that wants to come when you don't know where you stand with others. If Bauer was a 2017 prospect, I'd say snatch him up, but there is plenty of time to feel out some kids.

If the class started off with Tyreke Johnson, Brendan Radley-Hiles, Jalen Hall and say Terdja Mitchell, then I would definitely agree.

As I said, these kids are solid prospects with high ceilings, but at the same time none outside of Jurkovec is an elite prospect, which is what it takes to have a Top 5 class and "the best class ever".