2015 National Signing Day Thread 2/4/15

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly refers to “my nine assistant coaches.” Possibly more on that number later.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563071627546886144">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK jokes about admissions staff, "At times I would like them to admit everyone I want." Then gives them a lot of credit for their hard work</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563072097837395969">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Says reports on early enrollees is that they have meshed very well with the team already</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563072464188899328">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Says Te'Von Coney looks like a guy who has already been in the program for a couple of years. Traits to compete early on</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563072566458593280">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Coney was instrumental in the recruitment of Dexter Williams, talked to him about making the transition from Florida to Notre Dame</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563072683949453312">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Early attraction to Dew-Treadway was his pass rush ability for his size. Says he can pass rush from an inside position</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563072805189996544">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly credits Dew-Treadway’s ability to get an inside pass rusher, calls Tristen Hoge a “true center"</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/563072957418078209">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Tristen Hoge is a true center. Makes for an easier adjustment to the demands of the position. Unique player, already groomed for C</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563073153468219394">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Jerry Tillery’s skills as a defensive tackle are unique and “we could have a dominating defensive lineman."</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/563073577894043651">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Jerry Tillery is up to 6-6, 318-pounds. Kid will be a force at DT for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> <a href="http://t.co/aiTock1bON">http://t.co/aiTock1bON</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/563073587729690624">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Tillery has a chance to be a dominating DL, will get a great look in the spring due to the injury of Jarron Jones in the spring</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563073687025618945">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Josh Adams had an unbelievable senior year. Noted character, unselfishness, team approach. Hasn't tapped into potential yet</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563073847872999424">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly believes Adams can be whatever he wants to be. Great speed, great size, can be big physical back ND is looking for</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563073952667668480">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Barajas: Active, athletic, winner. Extremely athletic for LB. Can play outside due to length and size.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563074217865142272">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said LB Josh Barajas was very active and athletic. Could potentially play outside.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563074288295874562">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Going by those numbers Tillery has an inch and 3 pounds on Jarron Jones.

From pics it looks like he carries that weight well so I'm optimistic he's ready to play right out of the gate.

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Bilal: Excited about developing him. Rangy, super young man, comes from a great family.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563074353139834880">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[drayer54]

Despite the respectable showing in the recruiting class, ESPN is lit up with the Florida/Bama line and LA. I guess that is what happens with a solid class with no headliners.

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Boykin: "Great range. 6-2, 220, can use his body extremely well. Great catching radius. Can separate. Great matchup on the perimeter."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074492344573953">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Nick Coleman: "We see him as an inside and outside corner for us. That nickel or corner position."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074673735663618">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“Dynamic player as a return man, on offense and on defense,” Kelly on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> CB signee Shaun Crawford <a href="http://t.co/aiTock1bON">http://t.co/aiTock1bON</a></p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/563074917005275136">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Crawford: "Dynamic player as a return man, offense, defense...he's a football player...Never takes a play off."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074930561282048">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Fertitta: Loves the toughness he brings every play. Wanted somebody to bring a dominant competitor spirit to D. He brings that.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563075077806501888">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: Fertitta is going to be on every special teams right away due to energy, which is infectious.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563075205665669123">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Boykin: "Great range. 6-2, 220, can use his body extremely well. Great catching radius. Can separate. Great matchup on the perimeter."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074492344573953">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Nick Coleman: "We see him as an inside and outside corner for us. That nickel or corner position."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074673735663618">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Boykin can't be only 6'2", is he?

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Boykin: "Great range. 6-2, 220, can use his body extremely well. Great catching radius. Can separate. Great matchup on the perimeter."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074492344573953">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Nick Coleman: "We see him as an inside and outside corner for us. That nickel or corner position."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563074673735663618">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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6'2, eh?

 

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good news on the frozen 2

good news on the frozen 2

Suspended Notre Dame football players KeiVarae Russell and Ishaq Williams both still intend to return to Notre Dame in June and finish what they started.
One of them has a more difficult road back, though, to make that happen.
“The expectations are that they are both going to be back,” Irish head coach Brian Kelly said Wednesday, a day he introduced 24 new players as members of the 2015 ND recruiting class.
Both Russell and Williams were projected as starters for the 2014 season when they were pulled from the roster in August as part of the school’s academic dishonesty investigation. Backup linebacker Kendall Moore and starting wide receiver DaVaris Daniels joined them in limbo on Aug. 15.
Backup safety Eilar Hardy was added to the probe on Aug. 29.
“KeiVarae is in school at the University of Washington, and he’s taking classes,” Kelly said, “classes that have been cleared for transfer here to Notre Dame.
“He’s on track to get the necessary hours to meet degree-completion requirements. He’s on a plan of action to meet all the necessary requirements for eligibility.
“Ishaq has a higher bar to meet, but he is trying to work through that as well. Ishaq’s is a much more complicated situation.”
Hardy recently announced he’ll be taking his fifth year of eligibility at Bowling Green. He is the only one of the five who returned to play in 2014. He participated in ND’s final five games of the season, making nine tackles.
Daniels elected to jump into the 2015 NFL Draft pool and leave his final season of eligibility behind. Moore was out of eligibility and hopes to get an NFL shot as well.

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Guyton: Versatile player, can play X, Z and W. Love his ability to catch the football in traffic and his toughness. Frame to gain</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563075591113818114">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Jones: Thinks he's the best TE in the country. Thinks he'll be another one of the great TE's at ND. That's why he came to ND</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563075702371930112">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Jones: Understands the position, will get bigger and stronger, will stick his nose in & block. Will not be able to put a LB on him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563075857347248128">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on Ruhland: "What we really loved about Trevor was his toughness. Goes to the echo of the whistle...and maybe past it."</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563075980663980032">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on WR C.J. Sanders: “An exciting player. He can return punts and kickoffs. A guy that certainly can go the distance.”</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563076131814133762">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK on C.J. Sanders: A true slot receiver, one we haven't had since Robby Toma.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563076253226643457">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Elijah Taylor (<a href="https://twitter.com/Easye_58">@Easye_58</a>) is not blockable up front. “His get-off is outstanding."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563076406314557443">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly calls 6-4, 296-pound DT Brandon Tiassum “light on his feet.” Impressed with personality and his desire.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563076584153051137">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Wallace: We were looking for a flat out pass rusher and found one in Bo Wallace. Needs weight, but can get to the QB.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563076848855547904">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on White: Loves his toughness, confidence, believes he is going to be the starter for ND. Kelly loves that attitude. Great skill set</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563076969504727042">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on RB Dexter Williams: “We felt like Dexter gave us that breakaway back that we wanted."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563077074978885633">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Williams: Dexter gave them a breakaway back that they wanted. 2nd level speed and quickness into hold and acceleration separate him</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563077144616906752">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Dexter Williams: “We love his family. His mom and dad were extremely supportive of him leaving Florida and coming up here."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563077156243505152">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly said S Mykelti Williams is a “young man that has all the tools.” Landing him was “key for us."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563077416793681925">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Mykelti: Good student, will compete right away</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563077459915313152">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Wimbush: Has incredible presence, makes others around him better. Lights up the room. Has a great skill set.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563077603305996288">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Wimbush: More disciplined as a senior. Great footwork, strong arm, dual threat, can run the offense at its highest level. Special</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563077709149249536">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Yoon: Could impact team more than anyone else in the class. Going to be the starting kicker next year. Best K in the country</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563077825029500928">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On kicker Justin Yoon (<a href="https://twitter.com/jkicker19">@jkicker19</a>), Kelly said he’s “going to be our kicker. He’s going to come in and start right away."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563077915366412289">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on ESB: "What a great young man." Will have to figure out what language to talk to him in.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563078082240978944">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On <a href="https://twitter.com/Equanimeous">@Equanimeous</a> St. Brown, Kelly said “he’s a great kid and has great range.” Mentions matchup problems with St. Brown and Boykin.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563078163950227458">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly mentions “tweaking” on the roster that will be done post-NSD. “We’re not done,” says “a couple of things (are) in the works."</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563078460500090880">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BK said work not done: "We'll strengthen our roster even more." Presumably talking about adding a fifth-year player or two, ala Cody Riggs.</p>— Tim Prister (@timprister) <a href="https://twitter.com/timprister/status/563078638120501249">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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