'20 CO DT Aidan Keanaaina (Notre Dame Signee)

Luckylucci · Oct 1, 2018

NDIrish88 said:
Would rather have Briggs. He can play nose

Not me, like AK a lot more. Definitely has the size for nose.

BabyIrish · Oct 1, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Not me, like AK a lot more. Definitely has the size for nose.

I think he was saying he’d rather having Briggs over Smith not over AK.

NDIrish88 · Oct 1, 2018

BabyIrish said:
I think he was saying he’d rather having Briggs over Smith not over AK.

Yes this. Thanks brotha

NDMIA · Oct 1, 2018

2019 DL Roster (16 Scholarships)
RS SR Micah Dew-Treadway
SR Daelin Hayes
SR Julian Okwara
SR Khalid Kareem
SR Jamir Jones
RS JR Adetokunbo Ogundeji
JR Kurt Hinish
RS SO Myron T-Amosa
RS SO Kofi Wardlow
SO Jayson Ademilola
RS FR Ja'Mion Franklin
RS FR Justin Ademilola
FR Nana Osafo-Mensah
FR Jacob Lacey
FR Hunter Spears
FR Howard Cross III

2020 DLine Roster (11 Scholarships)
RS SR Adetokunbo Ogundeji
SR Kurt Hinish
RS JR Myron T-Amosa
RS JR Kofi Wardlow
JR Jayson Ademilola
RS SO Ja'Mion Franklin
RS SO Justin Ademilola
RS FR Nana Osafo-Mensah
RS FR Jacob Lacey
RS FR Hunter Spears
RS FR Howard Cross III

Eligibility-wise I'm just making guesses for the freshman, but ND is going to have a lot of attrition in the coming years and it's good that they are taking a big class this year. I really think they need to take at least 1 and probably 2 more defensive line guys this cycle. The class will need to be big in 2020 and if ND doesn't add in 2019 then it'll need to be huge in order to sufficiently supply the roster with depth. That is why I hope the staff goes hard after Isaiah Foskey & Bralen Trice in hopes of landing them for the line, and I also hope they circle back around with some of the good defensive tackles that they've recruited previously, or are having really good senior seasons (Mazi Smith, Jowon Briggs, Rodas Johnson, and more).

BobbyMac · Oct 10, 2018

Nice undershirt there my friend.

Just commit already so the Dino's can dance.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 of the top DT prospects in the 2020 class is Aidan Keanaaina 6‘3“ 300 Denver Mullen.<a href="https://twitter.com/AidanAkfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AidanAkfootball</a> very impressed with his tenacity <a href="https://t.co/vm9Kfn2BIn">pic.twitter.com/vm9Kfn2BIn</a></p>— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/LemmingReport/status/1049074792995987456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ab2cmiller · Oct 26, 2018

Made a return trip to Wisconsin last weekend. Previously visited this past summer.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazing visit to Wisconsin! Great victory! Blizzard &#55356;&#57128; & Sun ☀️ &#55356;&#57288; &#55358;&#56601;&#55356;&#57340; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badgers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Badgers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnWisconsin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnWisconsin</a> Thank You Coaches! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGilmoreUW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGilmoreUW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UWcoachnokes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UWcoachnokes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WiscoRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WiscoRecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BadgerFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SixZeroStrength?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SixZeroStrength</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MullenMustang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MullenMustang</a> <a href="https://t.co/3A2RpagycV">pic.twitter.com/3A2RpagycV</a></p>— Aidan Ikaika Keanaaina (@AidanAkfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/AidanAkfootball/status/1053756044420222976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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ab2cmiller · Oct 26, 2018

ISD freebie offering some insights as to some 2020 Defensive Recruits
https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/7563/2020-defensive-outlook

The Colorado family loves Notre Dame, including his parents. He visited for the Stanford game and really enjoyed his time on campus. Keanaaina (pictured above with Brian Kelly) felt he fit in extremely well with the commits and inside Notre Dame’s environment. He’s been building a strong relationship with Mike Elston. Seeing Jerry Tillery register four sacks against the Cardinal was proof to Keanaaina that Elston’s message is more than hype. It wouldn’t be a surprise to us if the Irish actually led this race right now, but Ohio State is another school to keep an eye on. If the Buckeyes offer, it’ll be interesting to see whether that reshapes his recruitment, but as of now, Notre Dame is in a great spot.

ab2cmiller · Nov 6, 2018

Visited pOSU for the Nebraska game. Evidently Tony Alford and Aidan's Dad played together at Colorado State.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTonyAlford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTonyAlford</a> for an amazing visit for my son <a href="https://twitter.com/AidanAkfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AidanAkfootball</a>. The friendship for 28+years and your dedication to these young athletes over your career. It was an honor to meet with you and <a href="https://twitter.com/OSUCoachMeyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OSUCoachMeyer</a> for my sons recruitment and shared memories! Special Place! <a href="https://t.co/CCPq2EaENs">pic.twitter.com/CCPq2EaENs</a></p>— Stacey Keanaaina (@StaceyKeanaaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/StaceyKeanaaina/status/1059480520499707904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2018</a></blockquote>
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ab2cmiller · Nov 6, 2018

ab2cmiller said:
ISD freebie offering some insights as to some 2020 Defensive Recruits
https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/7563/2020-defensive-outlook

The ISD freebie seems to imply that pOSU has not offered, but his 247 profile says that they offered back in May.

BobbyMac · Nov 6, 2018

ab2cmiller said:
The ISD freebie seems to imply that pOSU has not offered, but his 247 profile says that they offered back in May.

calvegas04 · Nov 6, 2018

NDCrusader said:
They offered the same day as ND.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am honored to have received an offer from The Ohio State University! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2020Recruit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2020Recruit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DefensiveLine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DefensiveLine</a> Thank you! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTonyAlford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTonyAlford</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/R2X_Rushmen1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@R2X_Rushmen1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OSUCoachMeyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OSUCoachMeyer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OhioStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OhioStateFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OhioStFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OhioStFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mullen_Strength?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mullen_Strength</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SixZeroStrength?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SixZeroStrength</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bangulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bangulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBuckeyeNut?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheBuckeyeNut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBucks</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTR6MlKHkC">pic.twitter.com/tTR6MlKHkC</a></p>— Aidan Ikaika Keanaaina (@AidanAkfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/AidanAkfootball/status/998983760543563776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Are we still after him?

BobbyMac · Nov 6, 2018

calvegas04 said:
Are we still after him?

Can't speak for Elston/Lea but he's #1 at Nose for me.

Luckylucci · Nov 6, 2018

NDCrusader said:
Can't speak for Elston/Lea but he's #1 at Nose for me.

I don't even think it's close. The priority targets on the DL seem to be McGregor, Mills, and Aidan. That includes fit at program, mutual interest, etc.

zelezo vlk · Nov 6, 2018

He'd be the best Nose prospect since...?

Irish YJ · Nov 6, 2018

zelezo vlk said:
He'd be the best Nose prospect since...?

If we are talking prospect not production, Ewell was highly ranked, hire than AK

Irish#1 · Nov 6, 2018

zelezo vlk said:
He'd be the best Nose prospect since...?

CZ?

Luckylucci · Nov 6, 2018

zelezo vlk said:
He'd be the best Nose prospect since...?

Jacob Lacey

Considering I think Lacey will be a NT is our system that'd be my answer. And for clarification our "NT" is a 1T, not a 0T like Nix was with Diaco's scheme.

NDIrish88 · Nov 6, 2018

NDCrusader said:
Can't speak for Elston/Lea but he's #1 at Nose for me.

Yeah he is definitely a great fit at nose.

Ricochet · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Jacob Lacey

Considering I think Lacey will be a NT is our system that'd be my answer. And for clarification our "NT" is a 1T, not a 0T like Nix was with Diaco's scheme.

Lacey is a pass rushing DT in the same mold Sheldon Day. There is no doubt in my mind that he's a 3T-DT.

NDIrish88 · Nov 6, 2018

Ricochet said:
Lacey is a pass rushing DT in the same mold Sheldon Day. There is no doubt in my mind that he's a 3T-DT.

Lacey could definitely play nose though.

Irish YJ · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Jacob Lacey

Considering I think Lacey will be a NT is our system that'd be my answer. And for clarification our "NT" is a 1T, not a 0T like Nix was with Diaco's scheme.

Nix was big enough to cover 0, 1, and 2 all at the same time..

Luckylucci · Nov 6, 2018

Ricochet said:
Lacey is a pass rushing DT in the same mold Sheldon Day. There is no doubt in my mind that he's a 3T-DT.

Just because he displays quick pass rushing abilities doesn't mean he's not a NT. I mean, if all you had to do was be big and fat to play NT at a high level, I think there'd be a lot more of them doing so. The difference between a guy like Bonner at NT and Lacey is, Lacey will make plays from that position. The goal is to find NT's that can do both, hold up against double teams and be able to make plays out of that position. Lacey can do just that.

Also, he's had to actively lose weight (at 18 years old) to get down to the weight Sheldon Day left ND at. Sheldon's senior year played a fair amount of SDE in our Nickel package, because he was arguably our quickest edge defender, they are very different players.

Side note, for some bizarre reason, fans think that playing NT is like the abyss of the DL. You only play the position if you aren't good at anything else, lol. Playmaking NT's are extremely valuable and rare. The good ones make a lot of money.

zelezo vlk · Nov 6, 2018

Sheldon was insanely quick but was also tiny, so I wouldn't knock Lacey for being Day's size right now. Let's not forget though, Day could play 1T in a pinch.

Irish YJ · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Just because he displays quick pass rushing abilities doesn't mean he's not a NT. I mean, if all you had to do was be big and fat to play NT at a high level, I think there'd be a lot more of them doing so. The difference between a guy like Bonner at NT and Lacey is, Lacey will make plays from that position. The goal is to find NT's that can do both, hold up against double teams and be able to make plays out of that position. Lacey can do just that.

Also, he's had to actively lose weight (at 18 years old) to get down to the weight Sheldon Day left ND at. Sheldon's senior year played a fair amount of SDE in our Nickel package, because he was arguably our quickest edge defender, they are very different players.

Side note, for some bizarre reason, fans think that playing NT is like the abyss of the DL. You only play the position if you aren't good at anything else, lol. Playmaking NT's are extremely valuable and rare. The good ones make a lot of money.

If we could have a guy like Lacey at NT, AND a quality 3T on the field at the same time, that would be really, really nice.

Irish#1 · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Just because he displays quick pass rushing abilities doesn't mean he's not a NT. I mean, if all you had to do was be big and fat to play NT at a high level, I think there'd be a lot more of them doing so. The difference between a guy like Bonner at NT and Lacey is, Lacey will make plays from that position. The goal is to find NT's that can do both, hold up against double teams and be able to make plays out of that position. Lacey can do just that.

Also, he's had to actively lose weight (at 18 years old) to get down to the weight Sheldon Day left ND at. Sheldon's senior year played a fair amount of SDE in our Nickel package, because he was arguably our quickest edge defender, they are very different players.

Side note, for some bizarre reason, fans think that playing NT is like the abyss of the DL. You only play the position if you aren't good at anything else, lol. Playmaking NT's are extremely valuable and rare. The good ones make a lot of money.

I'm not sure I agree. Maybe to the casual like my wife who doesn't know a safety from a CB, but most knowledgeable fans understand the importance of a guy that can occupy the middle by himself.

Luckylucci · Nov 6, 2018

Irish YJ said:
If we could have a guy like Lacey at NT, AND a quality 3T on the field at the same time, that would be really, really nice.

Exactly and that's the point. Finding a + player at both skillsets is hard, hence we don't currently have one.

Also, if Lacey isn't a 1T, who's the 1T in this class? Would seem fairly unanimous there is zero chance Cross is playing 1T and I doubt Spears (a converted SDE to DT) who's been told he might play some SDE/5T is being recruited for it either.

Rack Em · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Exactly and that's the point. Finding a + player at both skillsets is hard, hence we don't currently have one.

Also, if Lacey isn't a 1T, who's the 1T in this class? Would seem fairly unanimous there is zero chance Cross is playing 1T and I doubt Spears (a converted SDE to DT) who's been told he might play some SDE/5T is being recruited for it either.

Is Wooly's old lady still eligible?

NDIrish88 · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Exactly and that's the point. Finding a + player at both skillsets is hard, hence we don't currently have one.

Also, if Lacey isn't a 1T, who's the 1T in this class? Would seem fairly unanimous there is zero chance Cross is playing 1T and I doubt Spears (a converted SDE to DT) who's been told he might play some SDE/5T is being recruited for it either.

Lacey is the nose . . .duh.

Irish YJ · Nov 6, 2018

Luckylucci said:
Exactly and that's the point. Finding a + player at both skillsets is hard, hence we don't currently have one.

Also, if Lacey isn't a 1T, who's the 1T in this class? Would seem fairly unanimous there is zero chance Cross is playing 1T and I doubt Spears (a converted SDE to DT) who's been told he might play some SDE/5T is being recruited for it either.

Yup.
With JayAde taking over at starting 3T, would love to have a + Lacy develop quickly at NT.
Any news on how Franklin is coming along?

dublinirish · Nov 6, 2018

Irish YJ said:
Yup.
With JayAde taking over at starting 3T, would love to have a + Lacy develop quickly at NT.
Any news on how Franklin is coming along?

franklin had surgery and is out for the year.

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