'21 MI OL Rocco Spindler (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

[BabyIrish]

When size may be an issue, especially on the OL when this class is loaded and we have multiple ~.95 ratings and up heavily interested in ND. But I'm not saying we should turn him away, just wondering where he fits on the big board.

We know recruits always over list their size, and 6'4" means he's not that. But staff has seen him in person plenty so they know what they're doing.

I believe the staff has Tengwall and Spindler as guards and Fisher and Millium as tackles

 

[BobbyMac]

Interesting. Still getting the MacGregor vibe.

Although I'm not feeling it, I don't think the local team syndrome is all of it. As someone already brought up, Dad's an Eastern PA kid, probably Catholic. Went to Pitt with whom he has had a publicly BAD relationship. Yes, he played professionally in Detroit but that's not the same as being from there. Mom might be a bigger factor here. Did they meet in college? Is she a Detroit native? Is she a Michigan alum? Haven't seen that addressed nor have I looked into it. I'm not sure why my spidey senses are tingling in regards to him? Is it the the fact he's got Top 10, Top 5, Top 3 Top 2.5, Top 2 lists coming? Is it because he seems to find himself in the recruiting stories more so than his teammate... and 99% of other OL's ND usually recruits? Is it because he's not 6-4 barefoot? Is it because Pat Coogan isn't offered and has a film that looks like something Q would give two thumbs up to? I don't know but I can't shake it.

Forget about who's leaning where, how big of a want is he to you guys? He seems a little under sized and we're in on some great and long OL prospects, most of which have at least 1 visit upcoming.

O-69. Bingo!

That said: The NFL is FULL of 6-3 IOL's. Spindler has a wrestling background and plus athleticism to the point many think he may be a better DT. If we are playing the stereotype game, looks most like an OC prospect. The picture of him between Baker and Fisher is telling.

I believe the staff has Tengwall and Spindler as guards and Fisher and Millium as tackles

Seems like those are the first choices but Dellinger is somewhere in the mix too. Not sure if he's odd man out right now or if they'd say ok if he told them he wants in. If his shoulders are ok, he's a serious contender. He's put on a LOT of mass since he came onto the scene.

Also of note: There's zero doubt in my mind Tengwall could slide out to RT. Looking at him in full video you can see he's actually built like an OT up through the torso. We are used to seeing pics of his arms/shoulders which are freakish for a high schooler but the rest of him is more athletic than you'd think and he gets positive reviews for his movement.

 

[NDIrish88]

I believe the staff has Tengwall and Spindler as guards and Fisher and Millium as tackles

Probably . . . I would also agree with Crus that I think Tengwall can plat RT as well.

 

[Luckylucci]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“This potential Offense though” &#55357;&#56384;&#55357;&#56876;<br>The future is bright in South Bend☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/bfisher54_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bfisher54_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerbuchner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tylerbuchner</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LorenzoStyles3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LorenzoStyles3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/brotherhood?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#brotherhood</a> <a href="https://t.co/u7ygNSLS45">pic.twitter.com/u7ygNSLS45</a></p>— Rocco Spindler (@RoccoSpindler92) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoccoSpindler92/status/1222738741716037633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDIrish88]

Ace Anbender throws down a CB for the skunk bears. We will see . . .

 

[GBdomer]

Ace Anbender throws down a CB for the skunk bears. We will see . . .

 

[Luckylucci]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ran into the lendgendary head coach, Lou Holtz in Mexico the other day! He impacted my life with his truly inspiring messages he gave about life. He also recruited my father heavily back in 86-87, this is one of those times we say “like father, like son” Could this be a sign? ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/1whZFIJOTa">pic.twitter.com/1whZFIJOTa</a></p>— Rocco Spindler (@RoccoSpindler92) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoccoSpindler92/status/1232493369990868992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Luckylucci]

Ummm, you can’t possibly post this without eventually committing to ND, right?

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Ummm, you can’t possibly post this without eventually committing to ND, right?

so is this Kellys new plan for recruiting? just send Lou to bump into random recruits?

 

[greyhammer90]

so is this Kellys new plan for recruiting? just send Lou to bump into random recruits?

I've heard worse ideas.

 

[Irish YJ]

what was going on in Mexico.
looks a little over dressed.....


is giving a kid a bag of money outside the US really a recruiting violation?

 

[NDIrish88]

Ummm, you can’t possibly post this without eventually committing to ND, right?

Again Mcagregor vibe. Not feeling it. Serious question: Does this kid look like he's going to Notre Dame?

 

[Irish#1]

so is this Kellys new plan for recruiting? just send Lou to bump into random recruits?

I've heard worse ideas.

Don't remember who it was, but about three or so years ago, Saban claimed he just happened to run into a recruit while he was vacationing in LA.

If this is BK's new recruiting plan I like it!

 

[hungryhippo]

Again Mcagregor vibe. Not feeling it. Serious question: Does this kid look like he's going to Notre Dame?

I get the same vibe. He looks like a young Paulie Pennino from Rocky.

 

[NDdomer2]

"Like father, like son" - meaning he will turn down ND as well?

Let's hope not.

 

[BobbyMac]

"Like father, like son" - meaning he will turn down ND as well?

Let's hope not.

Haha. Exactly what I said to myself when I saw it yesterday.

I was waiting for a tweet from Lou that said:

Marc Spindler... one of the few times Vinnnie was outbid in the 80's.

I'd also like to give Pops reps on the hair. It takes a man of great confidence & integrity to pass over the 73 new hairstyles since that thing on his head came into style with Geraldo's release of Rico Sauve 30 years ago.

 

[Valpodoc85]

Dad with the suit and allbirds. Noice

 

[NDGOLDEN]

https://twitter.com/roccospindler92/status/1233221934306951169?s=21
Idk how to embed so if anyone wanna embed it

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">March 20-22 we’ll see what happens&#55357;&#56384;&#55358;&#56621; <a href="https://t.co/iOfRmp8TxK">https://t.co/iOfRmp8TxK</a></p>— Rocco Spindler (@RoccoSpindler92) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoccoSpindler92/status/1233221934306951169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>
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[Irish YJ]

Haha. Exactly what I said to myself when I saw it yesterday.

I was waiting for a tweet from Lou that said:

Marc Spindler... one of the few times Vinnnie was outbid in the 80's.

I'd also like to give Pops reps on the hair. It takes a man of great confidence & integrity to pass over the 73 new hairstyles since that thing on his head came into style with Geraldo's release of Rico Sauve 30 years ago.

Their names are Marc (with a C) and Rocco. You should expect these things.

 

[dublinirish]

will be releasing his Top on Twitter soon. Not sure what to think of this kid anymore, I think he tells fans/reporters what they want to hear

 

[GrangerIrish24]

will be releasing his Top on Twitter soon. Not sure what to think of this kid anymore, I think he tells fans/reporters what they want to hear

Carter Karels of the South Bend Tribune just put in his pick for Notre Dame to land him.

 

[EvilleIrish]

Carter Karels of the South Bend Tribune just put in his pick for Notre Dame to land him.

What's his track record like?

 

[ab2cmiller]

Michigan
Ohio State
LSU
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Penn State
Oklahoma
Alabama
Arizona St.
Florida

https://twitter.com/RoccoSpindler92/status/1234508387976646665

 

[ThePiombino]

What's his track record like?

Don't know anything about his track record, but he seems to be pretty well tapped in.

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[NDIrish88]

Loy CB to ND. Not buying it.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Lots of people with PTSD from Braiden McGregor

 

[KizerWilhelm]

Loy CB to the good guys. https://247sports.com/college/notre...l-Ball-Pick-For-Notre-Dame-March-3-144539690/

I am... skeptical.

Interesting tidbit here is that he thinks Penn State are the ones to watch.

 

[beryirish]

Lots of people with PTSD from Braiden McGregor

That's been my hesitancy as well when it comes to building any excitement for this kid.

 

[Luckylucci]

That's been my hesitancy as well when it comes to building any excitement for this kid.

I think the difference is this isn't a family of Michigan fans. Marc Spindler is from PA and went to Pitt. With McGregor, I think we all just underestimated how much fandom played a part in that recruitment. Since Pitt isn't involved, doesn't seem like that will be an issue.

Of note, Jamie U at ISD came out with his Fab 50 yesterday and he has Dellinger ahead of Spindler. That got my attention. Starting to think that ND should just go all in there as well.

 

[KizerWilhelm]

Of note, Jamie U at ISD came out with his Fab 50 yesterday and he has Dellinger ahead of Spindler. That got my attention. Starting to think that ND should just go all in there as well.

That also gets my attention, but only because I wonder if there's already some expectation-setting and narrative-crafting going on.