2015 National Signing Day Thread 2/4/15

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said this class built a strong relationship together. “We knew it was going to be hard to lose any of these guys to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563078818442018816">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Barajas: “He’s just a physical player. That size and power is a unique trait. It’s similar to Nyles (Morgan) and Jaylon (Smith)."</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563079243991891969">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said RB <a href="https://twitter.com/The1twoWatch">@The1twoWatch</a> has been a great asset in recruiting players form the South.</p>— Eric Hansen (@EHansenNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/EHansenNDI/status/563079828900151297">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: “When we recruit, we don’t recruit through anyone else’s lenses except our own.” Says these guys can help ND win a championship.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563079996848504835">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Day & Stanley returning: “I wasn’t going to leave it up to a phone call. I was going to go and visit both of them."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563080411627388928">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he wasn't going to leave his players returning up to a phone call, learned from last year. Wanted to go out and see them</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563080473032007680">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ND snagging all the receivers</p>— Will Fuller (@Will_Fuller7) <a href="https://twitter.com/Will_Fuller7/status/563080699067236353">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Kelly, on coaching staff updates: “We got nine coaches today. We’re going to talk about recruiting today."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563080801211129856">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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^^^ def is up to something...you can hear it as he got very uncomfortable and tried quickly to go on to next ?

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> is “done with signees,” but hints that graduate student players could be added in the coming weeks.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563081003754065925">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> head coach Brian Kelly: “We are done with signees.” As expected, look for Nathan Meadors to choose UCLA.</p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/563081115712647169">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he has not yet had a chance to discuss possible position changes with players because he has been away from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563081237460701184">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he was moving Jerry Tillery regardless of what happened with Ronnie Stanley.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563081329290772482">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly calls fifth-year seniors are an “extremely fluid situation” With numbers tight, won’t box himself in.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/563081510576984065">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on 5th years: "We've got until the 1st day of classes to get to 85. We're gonna need every one of those days."</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563081590927261696">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sick bay update: Jarrett Grace had 28.5” vertical yesterday. “Really close” to being back to where he was.</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563081673391505410">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Grace: Just 28.5 inches, ran a 4.46 shuttle, very close to getting back to full health.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563081693259923456">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[#1rish]

Who's the guy asking BK questions now? Always wondered who that was.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says Conor Hanratty is done with football. Family decision. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/status/563081823660802049">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Nicky Baratti: He's close to being cleared, but no contact in the spring</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563081770468646913">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[GoldenDomer]

Really excited to see who the transfer is!

 

[PANDFAN]

“Brady and I were in Fort Worth together for ESPN (in early January),” Kelly said, “and we’re both represented by the same agent, Trace Armstrong from CAA.
“We were having a Coke after a couple of the shows that we had done together, and we just started talking about coaching again. I have a lot of respect for Brady and just in normal conversation, I said, ‘What are you going to do? I’d love to have you on my staff.’
“And no jobs were ever offered or accepted, and it was my impression all along that he was going to travel with his wife and get out and see other programs. So I was never led to believe that he was ever going to take a job on the staff.
“But if he was ever interested, I would certainly consider him. I think he’s a phenomenal football coach. I’ve seen him coach positionally and as a head coach, but nothing was ever offered or accepted.
“Just one of those things where maybe there was somebody at the bar that was listening to us and came up with their own scoop or story? Who knows?”

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says <a href="https://twitter.com/d_TraNquill">@d_TraNquill</a> is “way ahead of schedule.” Jarron Jones gets boot of Monday. Joe Schmidt has had boot off for 3-4 weeks.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563082166079586305">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said it's possible they might add more than 1 transfer</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563082334036312064">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says scholarships to walk-ons are one-year agreements.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563082515620298753">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Riddickulous]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said it's possible they might add more than 1 transfer</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563082334036312064">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says scholarships to walk-ons are one-year agreements.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563082515620298753">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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YAAAAAAAAAS

 

[koonja]

Barratti is playing this fall??

 

[PANDFAN]

ha ha blast from the past

ha ha blast from the past

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/AGWildcatReport">@AGWildcatReport</a>: DaVonte Neal asked to move to defense, will play corner.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/status/563082602320764929">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly mentions Corey Robinson as instrumental in helping with the recruitment of Equanimeous. Shocking, I know.</p>— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Fortuna/status/563082758185287681">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said Newsome is the punter. His focus will be there, but they did cross-train him as a kicker</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563082861642010625">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: We were going to be okay if we didn't take a QB until I saw Brandon on film in his first couple of games and that changed my mind</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563083015212269568">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Corey Robinson, James Onwualu and Jaylon Smith all played key rolls in helping close the 2015 recruiting class. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShamrockSeries15?src=hash">#ShamrockSeries15</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/563083163069874176">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When asked about addressing needs, BK said adding the three cornerbacks gives flexibility in sub packages. Mentions adding a kicker second.</p>— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews/status/563083365663133696">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says he thinks <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> is going to be “alright” at safety despite not nabbing one late.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/status/563083512233086977">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[NDohio]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Nicky Baratti: He's close to being cleared, but no contact in the spring</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563081770468646913">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I thought Nicky was done?

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: If a player is physically able and they mentally want to compete then they'll play (referring to freshmen playing)</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563083717753982978">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said he’s not opposed to playing a lot of freshmen this cycle despite depth boosts across the board.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteSampson_/status/563083736682872833">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Whiskeyjack]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said it's possible they might add more than 1 transfer</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563082334036312064">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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This has been discussed here before, but I'm sure we could narrow down the pool of potential transfer candidates to a handful if we tried. Search criteria: (1) Safety; (2) RS Junior in 2014; (3) currently plays for a competitive FBS school with respectable academics.

There can't be more than a handful of such players in any given year, can there?

 

[IrishLion]

Drue Tranquill is Wolverine?

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: "If you just look at Ohio State's season, lose a game early, you still have a chance. And the next man in can help you get there."</p>— Rachel Terlep (@eTruth_Irish) <a href="https://twitter.com/eTruth_Irish/status/563084504559267840">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

already posted article about the 2 but here is from presser

already posted article about the 2 but here is from presser

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: KeiVarae Russell is taking class at the Univ. of Washington, plans on getting them transferred back to ND to meet eligibility.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563084939135315969">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly on Ishaq: "His bar is a little more complicated." Hopes both he and Russell return</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/563085091061383168">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly: “Destination for spring game will be somewhere here on campus.” They are unsure exactly where yet.</p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/563085272511180800">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly says he is not sure Ishaq Williams current enrollment status.</p>— Darin Pritchett (@Sportsbeat960) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsbeat960/status/563085345601101825">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[NDdomer2]

i had mentioned Nicky coming back a couple weeks ago when we didn't appear to be in desperation mode about a safety.

Looks like that will be the case. Kid has done nothing to show he isnt capable of holding the position down outside of injuries. Hoping his recovery goes well and he returns ready to play.