2015 Master List

[koonja]

I've been thinking for a while that we don't get SoSo. I have a feeling he likes the flashy lifestyle.

 

[Luckylucci]

Wish we would, I really like Bussey as the third choice

Agreed, I think we should at least get him on campus for an OV as we try and figure out where we stand with Soso. I don't really understand why'd we offer more RB's if we aren't even going all out for a couple we have offered. Scarlett and Bussey.

 

[jerboski]

Agreed, I think we should at least get him on campus for an OV as we try and figure out where we stand with Soso. I don't really understand why'd we offer more RB's if we aren't even going all out for a couple we have offered. Scarlett and Bussey.

I keep waiting for Soso to pop to us or UCLA, wasn't his decision timeline the end of this month? I don't see that happening seems like he is waiting for something.... A&M, Texas, Oklahoma... I dunno

 

[Luckylucci]

I keep waiting for Soso to pop to us or UCLA, wasn't his decision timeline the end of this month? I don't see that happening seems like he is waiting for something.... A&M, Texas, Oklahoma... I dunno

There was never a set date but it was believed by Loy, Wiltfong, etc. that after his ND and UCLA visits he'd be ready to make a decision. That was the month of October. Obviously that doesn't seem to be accurate now. It really seems like he's torn right now.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

Small tidbit thats interesting. Sampson at II said that he expects a new wave of offers at RB to go out.

-To me it seemed like we were content riding out Brossette and Soso with Bussey being the next in-line. I would think we'd try to get Bussey on campus before going after new offers but what do I know.

Ahem http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/2015-recruiting-profiles/200693-15-rb-levante-bellamy.html

 

[IRISH in MT]

I've been thinking for a while that we don't get SoSo. I have a feeling he likes the flashy lifestyle.

IF true, this sucks. I really want Soso, ESB, Alize to join our offense.

 

[Luckylucci]

Not going to start a master list 2017 so I'll leave this here. Like stated in Jones's thread Denbrock and LaFleur spent a lot of time at Bishop Gorman are inquiring about the sophomore class which is supposed to be pretty darn good. #GormanPipeline.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Not going to start a master list 2017 so I'll leave this here. Like stated in Jones's thread Denbrock and LaFleur spent a lot of time at Bishop Gorman are inquiring about the sophomore class which is supposed to be pretty darn good. #GormanPipeline.

I got REALLY bored one day and already made one. Slowest day at work ever.

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/2017-recruiting-profiles/206035-2017-master-list.html

 

[IRISH in MT]

I read on their individual threads that Iman Marshall plans to visit for Louisville (I hope it's not snowing that weekend) + after all the time the 2 assistants spent at Bishop Gorman over the Bye week that Alize is very likely to flip. GREAT news!

 

[Luckylucci]

I find it interesting that we have a lot of prospects left on the board and are sitting in good position with most but it doesn't seem any are close to coming off the board. It makes me think that we could go all of November without a commitment and I wouldn't be worried at all.

 

[ryno 24]

I agree and that is not a bad thing.

 

[Luckylucci]

Per TV, they split the committed players into 3 groups:

Immediate impact

Hoge
Dew Treadway
Barajas
Crawford
Yoon

Occasional presence

Coney
Boykin
Sanders
Guyton
Coleman

Likely to Redshirt

Taylor
Wimbush
Tillery
Bilal
Adams
McKinney
Wallace
Ruhland
Tiassum
White
Fertita

 

[connect the dots]

Crawford and Yoon are not surprises, but a freshman at center? Notre Dame must not be comfortable with next man in at center.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

I think Bilal plays next year. The guy who I think could have a immediate impact that's on the likely to redshirt is McKinney.

 

[Irish Man3]

I think Bilal plays next year. The guy who I think could have a immediate impact that's on the likely to redshirt is McKinney.

I very respectfully disagree on Bilal. Id be shocked if he played his first two years on campus. He does not have the build right now and staff has young guys in place right now.

If Matthias is asked back, it will be hard for McKinney to crack the rotation anywhere but special teams, barring a series of injuries.

Hoge surprises me for reasons already mentioned. He seem very deep at OL. We'll have to see how that develops.

Im really interested to see who shows up along the defensive line. It seems there is always a surprise, at least to me. I understand Day and Jones were highly rated guys but they've surprised me with how good they were so early. Day was an instate guy and Jarron played garbage competition in NY. Giving Bonner and Williams a season in the weight room, after already impressing staff this fall, should be interesting going into next year as well.

Next year is going to be very interesting if Golson returns. A lot of "ifs" come into play but wrap your heads around this for just a moment.

Golson returns at qb as a Heisman front-runner.

Folson has really taken off as the number one rb while GB has another off-season to play catch up without having to worry about McDaniel.

Wide receiving core is one of the best in the country and now you add Brent and some really solid freshman. Only gets stronger and more athletic. Does DD come back?

Tight end is a bit of a question mark because Smythe remains an unknown. As an ND fan, I simply dont worry about that position. Still hoping for A. Jones.

Offensive line recruiting is up there with anyone else in the country over the last four years. We only lose Lombard.

Defensive line is deeper than some give credit for. Lots of raw young talent here. Rochelle, Day, and JJ are strong. Thats three grown men across the front. Trumbetti has been very impressive as has Hill in spots with his speed off the edge. Again, throw in guys like Bonner, Blankenship, and Jhonny and we have some serious talent and experience.

Linebackers.......Jaylon & Jaylon & Jaylon. Dude is just a beast. Outside of Jaylon you have Schmidt who has been exceptional. A more physically talented kid behind him in Morgan. James O only seems to be getting more and more comfortable trying to play hit stick football. Tranquill has looked very athletic on the edge. Very impressed with the aggressive style of this young core.

Secondary is where we go from a good to very good defense. Cole Luke is the best corner we've had in a very long time. I say that expecting KR back next year opposite him. Crazy talented kids on the edge backed up by two big time safeties. A five star kid from Cali that made a business decision in his recruitment and has not been another Cali bust. I love the way Shumate plays. Hes out of position sometimes but he is the head hunting, shit talking, dirty mofo that every legit defense needs. Love the kid. Matthias has really showed up this year and changed my whole opinion of him. Kudos to the soccer player for working as hard as he has.

Love the potential of this team guys. Should be fun to watch. We can soon begin placing bets on what one irreplaceable player is lost in the off-season. Go IRISH!

 

[Luckylucci]

Crawford and Yoon are not surprises, but a freshman at center? Notre Dame must not be comfortable with next man in at center.

Agreed, I think he's a very good prospect but I don't see it right away either. There's a few on there that are head scratchers but thought it'd be a good discussion topic

 

[Irishman77]

I very respectfully disagree on Bilal. Id be shocked if he played his first two years on campus. He does not have the build right now and staff has young guys in place right now.

If Matthias is asked back, it will be hard for McKinney to crack the rotation anywhere but special teams, barring a series of injuries.

Hoge surprises me for reasons already mentioned. He seem very deep at OL. We'll have to see how that develops.

Im really interested to see who shows up along the defensive line. It seems there is always a surprise, at least to me. I understand Day and Jones were highly rated guys but they've surprised me with how good they were so early. Day was an instate guy and Jarron played garbage competition in NY. Giving Bonner and Williams a season in the weight room, after already impressing staff this fall, should be interesting going into next year as well.

Next year is going to be very interesting if Golson returns. A lot of "ifs" come into play but wrap your heads around this for just a moment.

Golson returns at qb as a Heisman front-runner.

Folson has really taken off as the number one rb while GB has another off-season to play catch up without having to worry about McDaniel.

Wide receiving core is one of the best in the country and now you add Brent and some really solid freshman. Only gets stronger and more athletic. Does DD come back?

Tight end is a bit of a question mark because Smythe remains an unknown. As an ND fan, I simply dont worry about that position. Still hoping for A. Jones.

Offensive line recruiting is up there with anyone else in the country over the last four years. We only lose Lombard.

Defensive line is deeper than some give credit for. Lots of raw young talent here. Rochelle, Day, and JJ are strong. Thats three grown men across the front. Trumbetti has been very impressive as has Hill in spots with his speed off the edge. Again, throw in guys like Bonner, Blankenship, and Jhonny and we have some serious talent and experience.

Linebackers.......Jaylon & Jaylon & Jaylon. Dude is just a beast. Outside of Jaylon you have Schmidt who has been exceptional. A more physically talented kid behind him in Morgan. James O only seems to be getting more and more comfortable trying to play hit stick football. Tranquill has looked very athletic on the edge. Very impressed with the aggressive style of this young core.

Secondary is where we go from a good to very good defense. Cole Luke is the best corner we've had in a very long time. I say that expecting KR back next year opposite him. Crazy talented kids on the edge backed up by two big time safeties. A five star kid from Cali that made a business decision in his recruitment and has not been another Cali bust. I love the way Shumate plays. Hes out of position sometimes but he is the head hunting, shit talking, dirty mofo that every legit defense needs. Love the kid. Matthias has really showed up this year and changed my whole opinion of him. Kudos to the soccer player for working as hard as he has.

Love the potential of this team guys. Should be fun to watch. We can soon begin placing bets on what one irreplaceable player is lost in the off-season. Go IRISH!

Excellent post! It truly feels great to be off stroke alert when we lose a recruit , have an injury or someone transfers. Everything good seems like the gravy going forward. Now if Kelly would just stay 10 more years!!!

 

[Son of Kenmare]

Per TV, they split the committed players into 3 groups:

Immediate impact

Hoge
Dew Treadway
Barajas
Crawford
Yoon

Occasional presence

Coney
Boykin
Sanders
Guyton
Coleman

Likely to Redshirt

Taylor
Wimbush
Tillery
Bilal
Adams
McKinney
Wallace
Ruhland
Tiassum
White
Fertita

I don't see how Adams gets a RS next year since he'll be the 3rd RB. Just don't see it unless Soso hops aboard.

 

[Luckylucci]

Per TV, Loy feels strongly that Tillery signs with Irish and Wiltfong wouldn't be surprised either way.

- Also, no concern about Guyton at this point.

- Dexter Williams will visit for Louisville and he's a take no matter what. Talks with Alford often.

- Sources close to Cronkite think his personality best fits at ND.

- Tyree Kinnel is a name to watch as he's thinking about visits to Kentucky and ND.

- Wimbush is recruiting Minkah, ESB, Jones, and Broadus.

 

[NDWorld247]

Per TV, they split the committed players into 3 groups:

Immediate impact

Hoge
Dew Treadway
Barajas
Crawford
Yoon

Occasional presence

Coney
Boykin
Sanders
Guyton
Coleman

Likely to Redshirt

Taylor
Wimbush
Tillery
Bilal
Adams
McKinney
Wallace
Ruhland
Tiassum
White
Fertita

It's hard to project many "Immediate Impact" guys when we're only expected to lose four, maybe 5-6 with 5Y cuts and/or NFL departures, off of the 46-player two-deep roster (not incl. ST). That's 40-42 players returning that class of 2015 players will need to overcome on the depth chart.

McGlinchey, Bivin or Nelson are probably NMI for Lombard and Hegarty/Martin the top 2 options at Center. Hoge will have a chance to compete in the Spring, which is a huge benefit in terms of potential immediate impact for all of the EEs (Hoge, Dew-Treadway, Coney, Tillery?), but I think he RS and gets groomed to start for 2016-2019. His "immediate impact" could be pushing the guys ahead of him during the spring, summer and fall.

Smythe, who I think is going to be a stud, will step in for Koyack, although the commitment of A. Jones could make that position battle interesting. KVR is expected to step in for Riggs and Bryant will take over for Cam.

On offense, our biggest depth concern heading into 2015, and opportunity for "immediate impact", is a 3rd & 4th RB. Adams and/or another RB commit could be the most important '15 commit for the '15 season. I wouldn't count out one of the three WR commits (Boykin, Guyton, Sanders) emerging, but tough to predict any of them supplanting returning starters/contributors Brown, Robinson, Fuller, Hunter Jr., Carlisle and Prosise and/or passing Brent/Holmes.

On defense, the easiest path to the two-deep is probably Safety, so guys like McKinney and White may have an opportunity for immediate impact, although I don't see it happening unless we get hit hard with injuries. CB will be loaded with KVR, Luke, Butler and Watkins. LB and DL will return all of the starters, plus Ishaq and possibly Tranquill, so our front seven recruits (Coney, Bilal, Barajas, Wallace, Taylor, Tiassum, Dew-Treadway) will have to be pretty special to get on the field. I'm guessing at least one emerges as a stud, but who exactly that is I don't know.

A lot will happen between now and next season, but I'm thinking the biggest "immediate impact" from this class will come on special teams. Maybe Yoon. Maybe a returner (Crawford, Sanders). Maybe some guys that step up on multiple special teams (LB & DB recruits). I don't know. We should have a lot of 5Y options in the class of 2018 though.

 

[ACamp1900]

Per TV, Loy feels strongly that Tillery signs with Irish and Wiltfong wouldn't be surprised either way.

- Also, no concern about Guyton at this point.

- Dexter Williams will visit for Louisville and he's a take no matter what. Talks with Alford often.

- Sources close to Cronkite think his personality best fits at ND.

- Tyree Kinnel is a name to watch as he's thinking about visits to Kentucky and ND.

- Wimbush is recruiting Minkah, ESB, Jones, and Broadus.

Let's assume we lose none of the current commits and we land even a third of the names listed that aren't on our commit list at the moment... wouldn't we be way over?

 

[Luckylucci]

Let's assume we lose none of the current commits and we land even a third of the names listed that aren't on our commit list at the moment... wouldn't we be way over?

The number seems to be 25 and a lot of these prospects overlap one another. For example we wouldn't take Dexter Williams and Cronkite.

 

[nsisk157]

25 is is the NCAA cap on incoming recruits, correct? Early enrollees count against the previous year's #, correct? So in essence, we technically (21 current recruits) can take 6 more if we so chose to do?

Does that also mean that we are limited to two EEs?

Just looking for clarification?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

25 is is the NCAA cap on incoming recruits, correct? Early enrollees count against the previous year's #, correct? So in essence, we technically (21 current recruits) can take 6 more if we so chose to do?

Does that also mean that we are limited to two EEs?

Just looking for clarification?

We signed 22 in the 2014 class, but Brent and Trumbetti were EEs (meaning they counted for 2013). So we could take 5 EEs this year.

 

[nsisk157]

ahhh..gotcha.. did not account for the previous year's EEs. cheer

 

[IRISH in MT]

Excellent post! It truly feels great to be off stroke alert when we lose a recruit , have an injury or someone transfers. Everything good seems like the gravy going forward. Now if Kelly would just stay 10 more years!!!

Agree 100%. Our 3 deep is full of 4-Star players at almost every position. Kelly sure has turned this team into a program. Even when injuries happen, I can't help but get excited to see how the next guy does. We lose Barnett at QB and then land Wimbush...ND has that rep again!!!

Per TV, Loy feels strongly that Tillery signs with Irish and Wiltfong wouldn't be surprised either way.

- Also, no concern about Guyton at this point.

- Dexter Williams will visit for Louisville and he's a take no matter what. Talks with Alford often.

- Sources close to Cronkite think his personality best fits at ND.

- Tyree Kinnel is a name to watch as he's thinking about visits to Kentucky and ND.

- Wimbush is recruiting Minkah, ESB, Jones, and Broadus.

Thank you for these updates Luckylucci. Great info. I am worried about Tillery flipping. HUGE dude that I want to stick. Guyton has been impressive. ESB, Jones, Soso and Marshall are the 4 left on my wish list. Minkah obviously could replace Marshall. IF Jones flips, our chances for Broadus only go up. Is Dexter Williams a take over Soso?

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Agree 100%. Our 3 deep is full of 4-Star players at almost every position. Kelly sure has turned this team into a program. Even when injuries happen, I can't help but get excited to see how the next guy does. We lose Barnett at QB and then land Wimbush...ND has that rep again!!!




Thank you for these updates Luckylucci. Great info. I am worried about Tillery flipping. HUGE dude that I want to stick. Guyton has been impressive. ESB, Jones, Soso and Marshall are the 4 left on my wish list. Minkah obviously could replace Marshall. IF Jones flips, our chances for Broadus only go up. Is Dexter Williams a take over Soso?

I highly doubt he's a take over Soso but he may be an absolute take while waiting on Soso. I have to believe Soso would be a take even if we are at 25, he looks like an absolute game changer, not to mention he could probably play 3-4 positions.

 

[Luckylucci]

Per Loy Dexter Williams is a take right now. No, it won't affect us taking Soso. We have a 4th and final spot for which appears to be best available player and Soso would then be towards the top of that list.

 

[ResLife Hero]

#ShamrockSoldiers15 RoundUp - Irish Sports Daily

The 2014 high school season is wrapping up and ISD is your home each Monday to see track how the 2015 commitments are doing in their playoff runs.

Quarterback:
Brandon Wimbush – St. Peter’s Prep
Mr. Efficient struck again this past weekend against Eastern Christian Academy. Wimbush completed 18 of 25 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-14 win. He also added 42 rushing yards and a touchdown for good measure. St. Peter’s Prep (8-1) will host Seton Hall Prep (6-3) to wrap up their regular season.

Running Back:
Josh Adams – Central Bucks South High School (Pa.)
Adams senior season came to a close a little sooner than expected this weekend. Central Bucks South (7-4) feel 35-7 in the first round of the State Playoffs. In his final prep game, Adams ran for 64 yards on 18 carries. On the year, Adams finished with 1558 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns.

Wide Receivers:
Miles Boykin – Providence Catholic (Ill.)
Boykin returned to the field this week after sitting out last week a little banged up. He hauled in a 75 yard touchdown pass and finished with 5 catches for 96 yards. Providence Catholic (10-1) will turn its attention to Wheaton-Warrenville South (7-4) in round three of the Illinois State Playoffs.
CJ Sanders – Notre Dame High School (Calif.)
Notre Dame (6-4) fell in their season finale 38-24 to Bishop Amat. Sanders went out with a bang in his final high school game with 136 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, including an 80 yard touchdown run. He added a 95 yard kickoff return to the one yard line. Sanders published his senior highlight film this weekend as well. LINK
Jalen Guyton – Allen High School (Texas)
Allen (10-0) completed a perfect regular season with a 35-13 win over Plano East on Friday. Guyton recorded eight catches for 103 yards and a touchdown to continue his big season. Allen will play Keller Central (6-4) in the opening round of the playoffs at the AT&T Stadium on Saturday.

Offensive Line
Tristen Hoge – Highland (Idaho)
Highland (10-0) rolled in their playoff opener 42-7 over Eagle. The Rams will face Rocky Mountain (8-2) this weekend.
Trevor Ruhland – Cary Grove (Ill.)
Cary Grove (11-0) run wild on St. Charles North in their second round matchup and cruised to a 35-14 win. Ruhland led the offensive run game by paving the way for 423 rushing yards on the night. Cary Grove will face Geneva (10-1) on Saturday afternoon.
Jerry Tillery – Evangel Christian Academy (La.)
Evangel Christian (7-4) rolled to a 30-6 win over Mansfield on Friday to wrap up the regular season. As of print time, the Eagles next game was yet to be determined.

Defensive Line
Micah Dew-Treadway – Bolingbrook (Ill.)
Dew-Treadway recorded four tackles in a 31-28 win over Oswego in the second round of the playoffs. Bolingbrook (8-3) will face Edwardsville (10-1) in round three.
Elijah Taylor – Cincinnati Moeller (Ohio)
Taylor and Moeller knocked off a pesky Miamisburg squad 28-7 in round one of the Ohio playoffs. Moeller will turn their attention for a huge round two matchup against Pickerington Central (11-0) on Saturday evening. Pickerington Central is the alma mater of current Irish safety Eilar Hardy.
Brandon Tiassum – Park Tudor (Ind.)
Tiassum and Park Tudor wrapped up their season last weekend. Tiassum talked about his senior season and his future here.

Linebackers
Josh Barajas – Andrean High School (Ind.)
Barajas sat out this weekend as Andrean (12-0) knocked off Calumet New Tech 62-6. There was nothing significant of Barajas sitting out other than saving him for the stretch run. Andrean will face Jimtown (9-3) this weekend.
Bo Wallace – John Curtis High School (La.)
John Curtis (9-1) got an easy 49-18 win over McMain this weekend. Wallace recorded four tackles and two of them were sacks. At printing, John Curtis did not who they would face next.
Te’von Coney – Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.)
Palm Beach Gardens (5-5) dropped a tough one as Palm Beach Central (7-3) scored the game winning touchdown as time expired to win 30-28. Coney and his Gator squad do not have much time to dwell on the loss as the same two teams face off this weekend in the opening round of the playoffs.
Asmar Bilal – Ben Davis (Ind.)
Ben Davis (10-2) knocked off Warren Central in a thriller 40-36 to advance in the Indiana State Playoffs. The Giants will face off against Center Grove (9-3) on Friday.

Defensive Backs
Nick Coleman – Archbishop Alter (Ohio)
Alter (11-0) cruised to a 49-7 opening round win against Miami Trace. No stats were reported for Coleman. Alter will face Wyoming (10-1) on Friday night.
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Shaun Crawford
Shaun Crawford – St Edward (Ohio)
Crawford continues to stuff the stat sheet for St. Edwards (9-2). In the Eagles 37-3 win in round one of Friday, Coleman had a nine catches for 106 yards with two touchdowns and added a 44 yard touchdown run. On defense, he recorded six tackles, four pass breakups, three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. St. Edward will take on Olentangy Liberty (9-2) on Saturday.
Nicco Fertitta – Bishop Gorman (Nev.)
Bishop Gorman (11-0) started their playoff run with a 63-0 win over Desert Oasis. Fetitta only played five snaps, but recorded a pick six. The Gaels will take on Centennial (9-1) this weekend. Link to Fertitta’s pick six here.
Prentice McKinney – South Oak Cliff (Texas)
No stats were reported for McKinney this weekend. South Oak Cliff (7-3) knocked off Adamson 56-0 and will play Lancaster (7-3) in the opening round of the playoffs this weekend.
Ashton White – Bishop McNamara (Md.)
White had a huge game this weekend with 12 tackles and one interception in a 52-28 win. Bishop McNarma (3-7)will get a rematch with Our Lady of Good Counsel (9-1) at the Naval Academy.

Specialists
Justin Yoon – Milton Academy (Mass.)
Milton Academy (6-2) wrapped up the regular with a 40-7 win over Noble & Greenough. Yoon had a big afternoon kicking field goals from 28 and 50 yards, four extra points and four touchbacks in a 30mph wind.

 

[IRISH in MT]

Happy to see 1 of my Final 4 (Soso, ESB, Jones, & Marshall) is coming for a visit. All I asked of Marshall is that he come to campus to see it in person. Looks like he will. Sure hope the weather is warmer this weekend for the Cali native.