'19 TX LB/DE Nana Osafo-Mensah (Notre Dame Signee)

[Irish#1]

Wonder what other things a recruit can commit and decommit from?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Wonder what other things a recruit can commit and decommit from?

I can think of a few. College babes > HS Sweetheart? Just to name one.

 

[dublinirish]

you guys think the kids are bad then you read crappy tweets like this

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56495;% committed to covering <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hokies</a> &#55358;&#56707; football for <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticCFB</a>.<br><br>Here’s why I’m joining and what to expect: <a href="https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6">https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6</a><br><br>Subscribe today and get 40% off: <a href="https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ">https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/TWxV0wcZDK">pic.twitter.com/TWxV0wcZDK</a></p>— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/status/1018858851704213506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[IrishLax]

you guys think the kids are bad then you read crappy tweets like this

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">��% committed to covering <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hokies</a> �� football for <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticCFB</a>.<br><br>Here’s why I’m joining and what to expect: <a href="https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6">https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6</a><br><br>Subscribe today and get 40% off: <a href="https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ">https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/TWxV0wcZDK">pic.twitter.com/TWxV0wcZDK</a></p>— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/status/1018858851704213506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I mean, this is a poor attempt at satire, right?

 

[ab2cmiller]

you guys think the kids are bad then you read crappy tweets like this

I thought it was funny.

 

[Ndaccountant]

I mean, this is a poor attempt at satire, right?

Yes. Read the replies. I mean, he went so far as to say Virginia Tech University.

 

[yankeehater]

Anyone else wonder how these kids get named to "All Star" teams without playing a snap in the current season yet?

 

[GowerND11]

Anyone else wonder how these kids get named to "All Star" teams without playing a snap in the current season yet?

Hype, they're already highly rated.

 

[KizerWilhelm]

you guys think the kids are bad then you read crappy tweets like this

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">��% committed to covering <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hokies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hokies</a> �� football for <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticCFB</a>.<br><br>Here’s why I’m joining and what to expect: <a href="https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6">https://t.co/3PJ45mGVr6</a><br><br>Subscribe today and get 40% off: <a href="https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ">https://t.co/0pjT24WpVZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/TWxV0wcZDK">pic.twitter.com/TWxV0wcZDK</a></p>— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyBitterVT/status/1018858851704213506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I think it's pretty darn funny actually

 

[dublinirish]

it'd funny if it wasn't the the 5 millionth such dad joke somebody has made on twitter since forever

 

[Irish#1]

I mean, this is a poor attempt at satire, right?

Yes and funny as heck.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">530🤷🏾*♂️💨 <a href="https://t.co/F6ZOVYcwyD">pic.twitter.com/F6ZOVYcwyD</a></p>— NaNa Osafo-Mensah (@NaNaOsafo2) <a href="https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2/status/1020118467033354242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[irish o'phile]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">530🤷🏾*♂️💨 <a href="https://t.co/F6ZOVYcwyD">pic.twitter.com/F6ZOVYcwyD</a></p>— NaNa Osafo-Mensah (@NaNaOsafo2) <a href="https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2/status/1020118467033354242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Pretty good for a highschool kid. That last little pull of weight over the knee is mind over matter.

 

[BobbyMac]

Hopefully Balis shot him an immediate DM and told him... folks get fired for lifting like that at Home Depot. Turrible form.

 

[Wingman Ray]

I agree. 530 lbs when you are 231 lbs with terrible form is not impressive.

Man look at those pencil legs. Not going to be pretty when he has to go against that ND Tackle

 

[tko]

Paging mbeckha

 

[Henges24]

Dudes legs are straight before he even picks it up.

Com’on Man!!

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I agree. 530 lbs when you are 231 lbs with terrible form is not impressive.

Man look at those pencil legs. Not going to be pretty when he has to go against that ND Tackle

Google why an explosive athlete has skinny legs. It’s actyally a good thing.

 

[BobbyMac]

Google why an explosive athlete has skinny legs. It’s actyally a good thing.

I dub thee, Jimmy the Gr<strike>eek</strike>anger.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

I dub thee, Jimmy the Gr<strike>eek</strike>anger.

I’m not sure what that means. It’s simple anatomy and physiology. Achilles length and attachment point, type 2 musvle fiber greater than type 1, etc.

I’ve trained highschool and some college athletes for 10 years. One common question I always got was “why aren’t his legs getting bigger?” It’s sadly a pain point for me.

 

[Domina Nostra]

For a 6’3”-6’4” kid to lift 530 lbs is awesome. These guys are just specimins. The fact he has room to get grow and improve his form is incredible.

 

[snoopdog]

apologies in advance for the bump.....but has anyone heard a peep how NaNa season is going?

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s amazing to witness the LOVE people have for Notre Dame. I’ve met many people that have a type of connection with ND and I’ve even met people that have no affiliation with Notre Dame but still bleed Blue & Gold! It’s nothing but a BLESSING to be part of the Irish Family!!☘️☘️</p>— NaNa Osafo-Mensah (@NaNaOsafo2) <a href="https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2/status/1053713386201104384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Irish YJ]

get out there and cruit big fella

 

[GUknights75]

apologies in advance for the bump.....but has anyone heard a peep how NaNa season is going?

According to Max Prep:

Solo: 10
Total:13
Sacks:3
Forced Fumbles: 2
Hurries: 4

Team is 6-1.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

awesome!

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Opposing fans chanted "overrated" and "Notre Dame" all night at 2019 commit NaNa Osafo-Mensah (<a href="https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NaNaOsafo2</a>). His response? 5 tackles, 5 QB pressures, 1 PBU, 1 sack and 1 TFL en route to Nolan Catholic winning the TAPPS 6A District 1 title last Friday ($). <a href="https://t.co/SOSF4T9ewj">https://t.co/SOSF4T9ewj</a></p>— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterKarels/status/1059571899007725570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Irish#1]

Never poke a sleeping bear.

 

[Big23Head]

Don't freak out, the title is just an attention getter

Nolan Catholic’s Osafo-Mensah is committed to Notre Dame. But is he looking elsewhere?

When Nolan Catholic senior NaNa Osafo-Mensah announced his commitment in May, it came down to two powerhouses: Notre Dame and Texas.

The 4-star defensive end chose the Irish and has had high praise for his future program ever since.

But now Osafo-Mensah is only focused on two things: the Vikings and the Irish.

So don’t bother reaching out to him as he’s in contact with only Notre Dame these days.

“I’m committed to the fighting Irish and not looking anywhere else,” Osafo-Mensah said.

“I’m in contact with Notre Dame a good amount. I talk to the defensive line coach Mike Elston about 3-4 times a week and we text each other back and forth,” he said. “I always have conversations with one of the defensive line assistants, coach Larry Black too. He’ll always ask how everything is.”

Name: NaNa Osafo-Mensah

School: Nolan Catholic

Position: Weak-side Defensive End/Outside Linebacker

Height/Weight: 6-4, 227

247Sports Rankings: No. 108 overall, No. 6 WDE, No. 20 player in Texas

Number of offers: 27

Schools that have offered: Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Duke, Georgia, Houston, Louisiana Tech, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oregon State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, Utah, Vanderbilt, Florida

Any Notre Dame Games Attended: Osafo-Mensah plans to go to Saturday’s home game vs. Florida State, 6:30 p.m. (NBC)

Nolan Catholic: As for the Vikings, they’re coming off a huge win 31-24 at All Saints on Friday. Nolan was able to win the TAPPS 6A District 1 title after being predicted to finish last in the preseason. Osafo-Mensah made a big stop late on third down that resulted in a loss of 14 and loss of down.

On Nolan: Nolan Catholic is more than just a football team. It’s more than just coaches and players. It truly is fathers and sons. Nolan Catholic is a true family. Everyone on our team has a vision of success that’s bigger than ourselves. This vision includes the huge amount of trust we as players have in our coaches. Everyone loves everyone. Everyone is willing to do what it takes and risk whatever it takes to promote success in our culture. This is the year of Nolan Catholic.

On 9-0 Notre Dame: They just have that passion to play for one another and always trust the process. I’ve met with many players playing there and I was able to sense the connection and true brotherhood the players have for each other and that’s what makes me see why they’re one of the most dominant teams in college football. They’re going to a top bowl without a doubt.

On other recruits: Osafo-Mensah has spoken to both Isaiah Rutherford, a 4-star CB out of Carmichael, Calif., and Isaiah Foskey, a 4-star DE out of Concord, Calif. Rutherford committed to Notre Dame last month while Foskey is projected to commit with the Irish, per 247Sports.

On Signing Day: No big plans, but maybe a little party because signing day is the day after my birthday so I’m looking forward to it.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ND Football Recruiting: <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanCatholicFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NolanCatholicFB</a> HC David Beaudin (<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBeaudin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBeaudin</a>) talks about what 2019 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> DE commit NaNa Osafo-Mensah (<a href="https://twitter.com/NaNaOsafo2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NaNaOsafo2</a>) has meant to his squad on & off the field (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/hCKWR2mS5j">https://t.co/hCKWR2mS5j</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1060266296070340608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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