2021 Early Signing Period (Wed 12/16/20)

[Irish YJ]

Early Signing Period for the 2021 class is upon us again. Hoping it will be uneventful, but with Covid, and the latest Lea news, who knows.

Where to watch
1. ESPN2 12:00-2:00pm

2. CBS Sports HQ (streaming) 9:00am-6:00pm
https://www.cbssports.com/live/

3. ACCN has various times for "The Huddle"

4. SI streamed last year, but didn't see anything from them

Uncommitted with connection to ND
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Time: 1:30 p.m.
Finalists: Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State
Broadcast: ESPN2

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Time: 10 a.m., Dec. 18
Finalists: Oklahoma State, Penn State, UCLA

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Currently committed to Sparty

MISC
College football recruiting: Three biggest storylines to watch on early National Signing Day 2020
https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...-college-football-recruiting-likely-for-good/

Various countdown to signing day articles
https://www.si.com/college/recruiting/

 

[Irish YJ]

Profiles (free) for each commit

https://www.ndinsider.com/recruiting/signingday/

Also, $ article on what to expect

 

[Luckylucci]

Just to get ahead of it, there is a chance we don’t sign a RB tomorrow. Sounds like most still really like our chances with Estime but he might want to visit before committing or signing.

 

[Irish YJ]

Just to get ahead of it, there is a chance we don’t sign a RB tomorrow. Sounds like most still really like our chances with Estime but he might want to visit before committing or signing.

Do you think it's about Estime wanting to visit, or ND slow playing and waiting for Edwards?

Diggs's comment on LSU...

https://247sports.com/college/lsu/A...ing-back-signing-day-Rummel-commit-156890984/

 

[Luckylucci]

Estime wanting to wait. Staff wants him in the boat tomorrow. May not happen that way.

 

[Luckylucci]

Some possible good news on Diggs is Armoni Goodwin was CB’d to LSU by Wiltfong. If they keep Kiner and get Goodwin, is Diggs really going to be third fiddle to those guys?

 

[InKellyWeTrust]

We need 2 RBs minimum. What will it take to convince RBs to come run behind an elite offensive line?

 

[Sea Turtle]

We need 2 RBs minimum. What will it take to convince RBs to come run behind an elite offensive line?

SEC classes and girls.

 

[Irish YJ]

We need 2 RBs minimum. What will it take to convince RBs to come run behind an elite offensive line?

 

[Luckylucci]

We need 2 RBs minimum. What will it take to convince RBs to come run behind an elite offensive line?

It sounds like we’re going to get a 2nd RB whether it’s in the class or via transfer.

 

[Irish YJ]

It sounds like we’re going to get a 2nd RB whether it’s in the class or via transfer.

Any specific names being mentioned on transfers?

 

[TorontoGold]

Hopefully not straying too off topic...but any of the Georgia backs considered a potential transfer? Would someone like Cook look to leave?

 

[Luckylucci]

Any specific names being mentioned on transfers?

Not that I’ve seen just that if a 2nd back isn’t in the class it’ll be very important via transfer

 

[notredomer23]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source tells ISD 2020 TE MItchell Evans has officially signed his NLI with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD</a> (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/QMqEjjOVxR">https://t.co/QMqEjjOVxR</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1339182895517331458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source tells ISD 2020 GA TE <a href="https://twitter.com/CaneBerrong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaneBerrong</a> has officially signed his NLI with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD</a> (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/PuVw9ouS8j">https://t.co/PuVw9ouS8j</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1339181965359140864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source tells ISD that 2020 FL OL Caleb Johnson has officially signed his NLI with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD</a><br><br>(FREE) <a href="https://t.co/R7zM2IdLdF">https://t.co/R7zM2IdLdF</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1339179983021936640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source tells ISD that 2020 Maryland CB Ryan Barnes has officially signed his NLI with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD</a> (FREE) <a href="https://t.co/c7uCVMYbSC">https://t.co/c7uCVMYbSC</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1339179772748959744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[notredomer23]

I know it's early but you'd think ISD would get the year right

 

[Chicago Domer]

If we get a transfer running back it only makes sense to get a transfer with multiple years of eligibility. We don’t need a back for next year, but for 2022.

 

[stpeteirish]

13 LOI's in before 8 AM pretty impressive. ND's staff not leaving us a lot to worry about. Just RB

 

[NDRock]

I know it's early but you'd think ISD would get the year right

I guess the ones that EE could technically be 2020 grads. Who is coming in early?

 

[ThePiombino]

If we get a transfer running back it only makes sense to get a transfer with multiple years of eligibility. We don’t need a back for next year, but for 2022.

I think a transfer back would be for depth, not impact. Recruit impact, transfer depth. Basically replace Smith via transfer.

 

[NDdomer2]

I think the rest of the unsigned are west coasters + Diggs who isnt signing.

Speaking of, is this the most CA kids we have brought in recently?

 

[tussin]

Can someone explain to me how we don't have elite RBs begging to play for us? Four straight 10+ win seasons, consistently great OLs, and OC that wants to RTDB. I don't get it.

 

[NDRock]

Can someone explain to me how we don't have elite RBs begging to play for us? Four straight 10+ win seasons, consistently great OLs, and OC that wants to RTDB. I don't get it.

Last year we signed the #1 all purpose back in the country. This year we seemed to put all our eggs in the Shipley basket and that fell through. That coupled with lack of visits has hurt. Still, it’s a results business and if we strike out it will be our own fault. We’ll see how it all shakes out.

 

[Wingman Ray]

I think the rest of the unsigned are west coasters + Diggs who isnt signing.

Speaking of, is this the most CA kids we have brought in recently?

Sorry to ask but at work

Coogan - IL
Onye - RI
Johnson - IN
Walters-IL


Are these guys still in the mix?

 

[dublinirish]

Sorry to ask but at work

Coogan - IL
Onye - RI
Johnson - IN
Walters-IL


Are these guys still in the mix?

Onye is signed

 

[NDdomer2]

Sorry to ask but at work

Coogan - IL
Onye - RI
Johnson - IN
Walters-IL


Are these guys still in the mix?

They all have signed

 

[tussin]

Last year we signed the #1 all purpose back in the country. This year we seemed to put all our eggs in the Shipley basket and that fell through. That coupled with lack of visits has hurt. Still, it’s a results business and if we strike out it will be our own fault. We’ll see how it all shakes out.

Yeah, obviously fair point re: Tyree. But, it does feel like we shouldn't have to work so hard to at least get 4-star guys. From a football perspective, we have all the characteristics of a program where it should be an easy sell. Missing on Shipley shouldn't screw us over for an entire cycle IMO.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

Can someone explain to me how we don't have elite RBs begging to play for us? Four straight 10+ win seasons, consistently great OLs, and OC that wants to RTDB. I don't get it.

Last year we signed the #1 all purpose back in the country. This year we seemed to put all our eggs in the Shipley basket and that fell through. That coupled with lack of visits has hurt. Still, it’s a results business and if we strike out it will be our own fault. We’ll see how it all shakes out.

I haven't followed this as well as I should but I think going all in on Shipley delayed recruiting of other top tier RBs not named Shipley. If BK called me I could have warned him against going against Clemson on this kid. But alas... here we are.

 

[IrishLax]

Can someone explain to me how we don't have elite RBs begging to play for us? Four straight 10+ win seasons, consistently great OLs, and OC that wants to RTDB. I don't get it.

Honest answer? Most of them are from the south and want $$ and girls. They simply aren't buying what ND is selling. It's the same reason Wisconsin is almost never in the market for "elite" rated RBs despite their decade+ of incredible production at the position + NFL development.

 

[IrishRazor82]

If we get a transfer running back it only makes sense to get a transfer with multiple years of eligibility. We don’t need a back for next year, but for 2022.

I'm convinced somehow, someway, Avery Davis will be playing RB for ND in 2022. Even if he doesn't play with us next year, somehow he'll find his way back and to another new position.

 

[arrowryan]

I'm convinced somehow, someway, Avery Davis will be playing RB for ND in 2022. Even if he doesn't play with us next year, somehow he'll find his way back and to another new position.

I don't think so. He'll be the most experienced receiver we have. He's basically a lock to start next season.