'20 MO WR Jordan Johnson (Notre Dame Signee)

Irish YJ · Oct 27, 2020

IrishLax said:
I seriously can't believe I just went on a rant about how he's on the scout team and not doing a damn thing in practice...

...and apparently he got moved up to the real squad this week and is torching people.

LOL. Personally I've always thought BK was too conservative on young O skill. I probably feel that way from watching too much SEC. Then Tyree and Mayer start getting good looks this year.

Not sure though if this is a dog house issue, a kid that plays better than he practices or lacks effort in practice, or if BK is just being conservative and left the kid on the scout team with little to no attention. IDK.

Regardless, glad he's balling in practice. We certainly need it.

In the meantime,

NDRock · Oct 27, 2020

StPaul_Irish said:
No evidence, just idle chatter on message boards ect. One I read had to do with the no penalty for transferring rule that was passed. Makes it easy for guys to up and leave, deserved or not.

Which board? I was curious where Koon is posting these days.

irishtrooper · Oct 27, 2020

Sooooooo, not transferring?.......

Irish YJ · Oct 27, 2020

Henges24 said:
Probably Book telling Kelly to just “play the kid.”

Probably Tommy if anyone.

Daddy, I need better toys....

tussin · Oct 27, 2020

IrishLax said:
I seriously can't believe I just went on a rant about how he's on the scout team and not doing a damn thing in practice...

...and apparently he got moved up to the real squad this week and is torching people.

I’d like a personal apology

Whiskeyjack · Oct 27, 2020

IrishLax said:
I seriously can't believe I just went on a rant about how he's on the scout team and not doing a damn thing in practice...

...and apparently he got moved up to the real squad this week and is torching people.

Irish YJ said:
Regardless, glad he's balling in practice. We certainly need it.

Of all the many ways that ND football can humble a man, this is probably the most pleasant.

Irish YJ · Oct 27, 2020

Whiskeyjack said:
Of all the many ways that ND football can humble a man, this is probably the most pleasant.

Everyone has to be happy when a player starts balling in a time of need.

Now, if Book can just recreate that practice magic in games for the next two weeks.... lol

Ndaccountant · Oct 27, 2020

Let's see what happens on Saturday. I hope he flashes, we need someone to step up to continue to expand the passing game.

317Irish · Oct 27, 2020

Alright so we all know to temper our enthusiasm about JJ even seeing the field right? From wanting McKinley to become a #1 pass catcher, to finally seeing Lenzy take the field and expecting him to make some plays, to finally seeing Austin take the field and expecting him to make some plays... it just feels like as soon as we expect JJ to help us then ___ will limit him. We get what we get and we don’t throw a fit alright...

KPENN · Oct 27, 2020

So.. BK reads IE?

Rack Em · Oct 27, 2020

KPENN said:
So.. BK reads IE?

NO HE DOESN'T THAT'S THE WHOLE PROBLEM!!1!

TheRealLynch51 · Oct 27, 2020

Rack Em said:
NO HE DOESN'T THAT'S THE WHOLE PROBLEM!!1!

Do you think BK will let Jordan play if we all loan him our collective "traits?" Just for the Clemson game?

Henges24 · Oct 27, 2020

Rack Em said:
NO HE DOESN'T THAT'S THE WHOLE PROBLEM!!1!

If only he kept up with the live game threads

Irishnuke · Oct 27, 2020

KPENN said:
So.. BK reads IE?

He’s won zero national championships at ND so obviously not.

Crazy Balki · Oct 27, 2020

317Irish said:
Alright so we all know to temper our enthusiasm about JJ even seeing the field right? From wanting McKinley to become a #1 pass catcher, to finally seeing Lenzy take the field and expecting him to make some plays, to finally seeing Austin take the field and expecting him to make some plays... it just feels like as soon as we expect JJ to help us then ___ will limit him. We get what we get and we don’t throw a fit alright...

Yeah good luck with that.

IrishFanJMercy · Oct 27, 2020

We are gonna need him against Clemson

T-Boone · Oct 28, 2020

Henges24 said:
If only he kept up with the live game threads

I thought the game thread was fed to the jumbotron so everyone at the ground gets to follow.

Wild Bill · Oct 28, 2020

317Irish said:
Alright so we all know to temper our enthusiasm about JJ even seeing the field right?

No.

calvegas04 · Oct 28, 2020

IrishFanJMercy said:
We are gonna need him against Clemson

Based on?

IrishFanJMercy · Oct 28, 2020

calvegas04 said:
Based on?

Based on our WR’s getting zero separation this year. You will need speed against Clemson

Irish#1 · Oct 28, 2020

Before you guys break your necks doing backflips, you might want to temper the enthusiasm a little. He may get to play this week, but his impact probably isn't going to be as great as you would like.

NDdomer2 · Oct 28, 2020

Irish#1 said:
Before you guys break your necks doing backflips, you might want to temper the enthusiasm a little. He may get to play this week, but his impact probably isn't going to be as great as you would like.

exactly. making a couple catches in practice with the big boys doesnt mean instant stardom.

on the other hand - if he does ball out it doesnt necessarily mean he should have been playing all along either.

tko · Oct 28, 2020

I think freshmen are all over the map. There's a lot to adjust to in year one, especially with all the covid crap. Maybe he's been battling with the whole picture, class, time management, taking care of mind and body, how to be consistent, the playbook, and finding his game. Now with injuries, he's saying to himself let's go, time to become a big boy. I'm sure Javon and others will continue to be mentors and leaders around him. Hopefully we see a young kid's light turn on and he never looks back. Bring it JJ.

Anyone have reports on Xavier Watts? Maybe he's in a similar type of situation.

FightingIrishLover7 · Oct 28, 2020

tko said:
I think freshmen are all over the map. There's a lot to adjust to in year one, especially with all the covid crap. Maybe he's been battling with the whole picture, class, time management, taking care of mind and body, how to be consistent, the playbook, and finding his game. Now with injuries, he's saying to himself let's go, time to become a big boy. I'm sure Javon and others will continue to be mentors and leaders around him. Hopefully we see a young kid's light turn on and he never looks back. Bring it JJ.

Anyone have reports on Xavier Watts? Maybe he's in a similar type of situation.

Haven't heard anything too specific about Watts, other than he's in the mix.

But the fact he travelled with the team tells me that he must be knocking on play time's door.
*edit* just remembered Lawrence is coming back to full time soon, so maybe not too close to playing yet**

Irish YJ · Oct 28, 2020

Irish#1 said:
Before you guys break your necks doing backflips, you might want to temper the enthusiasm a little. He may get to play this week, but his impact probably isn't going to be as great as you would like.

IDK, it only took Skow a few nice grabs last week for me to fall in love.

Irishize · Oct 28, 2020

tko said:
I think freshmen are all over the map. There's a lot to adjust to in year one, especially with all the covid crap. Maybe he's been battling with the whole picture, class, time management, taking care of mind and body, how to be consistent, the playbook, and finding his game. Now with injuries, he's saying to himself let's go, time to become a big boy. I'm sure Javon and others will continue to be mentors and leaders around him. Hopefully we see a young kid's light turn on and he never looks back. Bring it JJ.

Anyone have reports on Xavier Watts? Maybe he's in a similar type of situation.

That’s what gets lost in translation when Irish fans complain “How come all the other powerhouses can get freshmen on the field but ND can’t?” The Irish Illustrated guys were talking about the night/day difference of a freshman transitioning from HS to an ND culture/classload vs a freshman transitioning from HS to an SEC/ACC factory. Said it’s real and holds a lot of freshmen back.

As far as Watts, he sounds like he wouldn’t bring that speed to the field that we lost w/ Lenzy & Austin. Heard he’s a helluva athlete and can catch anything but lacks the breakaway speed that JJ offers. Sounds like a TJ Jones kind of WR which would be great based on TJ’s production in four years at ND.

BobbyMac · Oct 28, 2020

I wish JJ was 6-3. It's the magical # at ND. In the passing era at ND, who has led the team in receiving that wasn't 6-3? Golden, Fuller and TJ Jones one year I think.

It's ruined McKinley & Austin's careers.

It also guarantees Skowronek leads the team in receiving this year despite his hammy injury.

Irish#1 · Oct 28, 2020

Irish YJ said:
IDK, it only took Skow a few nice grabs last week for me to fall in love.

Is ACamps's mom aware?

Irish YJ · Oct 28, 2020

Irish#1 said:
Before you guys break your necks doing backflips, you might want to temper the enthusiasm a little. He may get to play this week, but his impact probably isn't going to be as great as you would like.

Irish#1 said:
Is ACamps's mom aware?

You think Acamp and I are

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irishandy · Oct 28, 2020

Time and patience....once things fall in place we will see JJ more.

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