‘24 AR DL TJ Lindsey (Auburn Verbal)

[IAIrish]

Doesn't sound like he met with Freeman while he was in town, surprisingly. Does the staff not view him as a priority?

 

[Big23Head]

Both, Loy said it and my opinion on his comments to multiple ND outlets

 

[BeauBenken]

Doesn't sound like he met with Freeman while he was in town, surprisingly. Does the staff not view him as a priority?

Sounds like many prospects missed a chance at talking with Freeman...though some were due to when they arrived/departed.

 

[Luckylucci]

Prior to this visit, there was a lot of smoke out there that he wasn't reciprocating the attempted communication from ND. He told Loy that he won't be back before making a decision. This one seems over.

And, Loy seems rather confident in saying this won't be happening.

 

[Reaper97]

Ryan Roberts just had an update & said every conversation he has had with Lindsey post ND visits had been great & Lindsey is a straight shooter with him.
Roberts said this time it was “weird” & Lindsey said the visit was just solid, but nothing more.
Something obviously happened here.

I don’t know if ND cares, but if they really want him bad, this would be a time Freeman could mend things & speak to him personally

 

[Crazy Balki]

That doesn't square with what I've read.

Christian said the visit went very well, got the folks on campus, Washington is a major factor in this recruitment. His flight came in late, which is why he never got a chance to meet with MF.

The wording however, was odd, "Coach Wash is really what keeps them in contention with me."

Christian thinks it was odd too, but he also thinks he's underselling his interest.

I'm not convinced ND isn't the leader at this point, but this looks like it may drag on longer than anticipated, so...concern is warranted.

 

[notredomer23]

I understand there were 30+ recruits there and that Lindsey had flight delays, but if Freeman really wanted him he would have made time for him. Freeman is relentless. We think he would have let a top target go on campus without seeing him? No shot.

 

[Luckylucci]

That doesn't square with what I've read.

Christian said the visit went very well, got the folks on campus, Washington is a major factor in this recruitment. His flight came in late, which is why he never got a chance to meet with MF.

The wording however, was odd, "Coach Wash is really what keeps them in contention with me."

Christian thinks it was odd too, but he also thinks he's underselling his interest.

I'm not convinced ND isn't the leader at this point, but this looks like it may drag on longer than anticipated, so...concern is warranted.

Genuine question because this is so far from where I'm at and I think most people are with this recruitment. Has there been something you've read that states ND is the leader? If so, when was the last time you read that?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Lindsey has made quite a few visits around this calendar year (SMU, Kentucky, Ole Miss, LSU, Oregon, Tennesse, Missouri and Arkansas)

He visited A&M twice in six weeks. He's also locked in an OV for June with Texas after visiting them in March.

It was great that he finally made it back to South Bend, but if he wont return before making a decision, and he's scheduling OVs... I think Lindsey is trending away.

 

[pumpdog20]

I think we can all agree that if MF don't take time to talk to you, he ain't all that concerned with your recruitment.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Genuine question because this is so far from where I'm at and I think most people are with this recruitment. Has there been something you've read that states ND is the leader? If so, when was the last time you read that?

ND seems to be the constant in all this, and Washington has been a major factor in his recruitment. He's visited twice already.

All that seems to be working in ND's favor.

I also don't think Loy is correct in saying he won't visit ND again prior to making a decision. I'm hearing this is the last group of unofficials before he cuts the list of teams down and then he'll schedule officials. So unless he doesn't plan on using an official for ND, I don't see how that happens.

I'm more optimistic than most on this one, but based on what I've read, ND is in a good place. But like I said, this looks like it'll go on for a while. We've been here before, where I've felt good about a guy in April and then things fade in May/June. Lindsey wouldn't be the first, nor the last.

 

[Luckylucci]

ND seems to be the constant in all this, and Washington has been a major factor in his recruitment. He's visited twice already.

All that seems to be working in ND's favor.

I also don't think Loy is correct in saying he won't visit ND again prior to making a decision. I'm hearing this is the last group of unofficials before he cuts the list of teams down and then he'll schedule officials. So unless he doesn't plan on using an official for ND, I don't see how that happens.

I'm more optimistic than most on this one, but based on what I've read, ND is in a good place. But like I said, this looks like it'll go on for a while. We've been here before, where I've felt good about a guy in April and then things fade in May/June. Lindsey wouldn't be the first, nor the last.

I think you're too caught up in the ND bubble. Not enough national recruiting exposure. He's in the thick of it with many other schools.

He told Loy this.

“This was probably my last time visiting campus before making my decision. I have to see some others.”

Loy cannot be wrong here as it was not an opinion.

He's also already scheduled two OV's and is in the process of scheduling others, just not one to ND.

 

[IAIrish]

OV=there's a shot yet. Actions>words.

 

[Crazy Balki]

I think you're too caught up in the ND bubble. Not enough national recruiting exposure. He's in the thick of it with many other schools.

He told Loy this.


Loy cannot be wrong here as it was not an opinion.

He's also already scheduled two OV's and is in the process of scheduling others, just not one to ND.

That isn't what ISD is reporting.

This was reported yesterday after the visit:

Lindsey will make additional visits this spring before coming out with his Top 10 and eventually scheduling official visits.

 

[Irishnuke]

Can’t bring it up now because I think he deleted it, but he tweeted a pic of himself in Arkansas gear while he was at ND. So there’s that.

 

[Luckylucci]

That isn't what ISD is reporting.

This was reported yesterday after the visit:

It's a literal quote from TJ himself, lol.

But, it's just not worth it. Rarely ever is.

 

[fightingirish26]

It's a literal quote from TJ himself, lol.

But, it's just not worth it. Rarely ever is.

Sean gonna sean haha

 

[Crazy Balki]

It's a literal quote from TJ himself, lol.

But, it's just not worth it. Rarely ever is.

I mean, that was taken from their interview with TJ himself. lol.

 

[CanadalovesND]

I mean, that was taken from their interview with TJ himself. lol.

And TJ himself said to Loy, he's likely not going to visit ND again before he makes a decision. It's in the interview.

But, yes, you are still not convinced that ND isn't the leader.

 

[Luckylucci]

I mean, that was taken from their interview with TJ himself. lol.

What you posted is not a quote that TJ gave ISD. And, I'm sure ISD would appreciate you not passing it off as such.

 

[Crazy Balki]

What you posted is not a quote that TJ gave ISD. And, I'm sure ISD would appreciate you not passing it off as such.

Why would ISD post it if it wasn't factual?

I'm really not getting this. This wasn't stated as a projection, it was stated as if this was what the plan was. Take initial visits, cut the list down, schedule officials. I've yet to see ISD post anything regarding him making a decision on a commitment as of yet.

 

[Luckylucci]

Notre Dame Blue-Gold Weekend | Recruiting Wrap-Up

The Irish crushed another home visit weekend. We take a look at exactly how with this wrap-up, focusing on some of the top uncommitted 2024 targets like OL Styles Prescod.

irishsportsdaily.com

Here's the article and here's the full snippet on Lindsey.

2024 Arkansas defensive lineman TJ Lindsey‍ had plenty of positive things to say about the visit, but would not commit to returning for an official visit or even Notre Dame surviving his next cut.

Sources say Lindsey has been a little understated throughout his recruitment both with the media and coaches. Still, he has committed to take officials to some schools (Texas and Texas A&M) and/or said he “probably” would take officials to others (Auburn and Oregon), there’s at least some reason to be concerned.

Lindsey will wrap up his spring unofficials soon before mapping out his official visit

Two OV's scheduled plus other visit to go. None to ND.

 

[Crazy Balki]

And TJ himself said to Loy, he's likely not going to visit ND again before he makes a decision. It's in the interview.

But, yes, you are still not convinced that ND isn't the leader.

ISD and On3 are posting about the same thing. Strange interviews, but the next step after his visits will be cutting down the list.

Nothing about him not taking any more visits to South Bend, official or not.

 

[CanadalovesND]

ISD and On3 are posting about the same thing. Strange interviews, but the next step after his visits will be cutting down the list.

Nothing about him not taking any more visits to South Bend, official or not.

Singer is not getting a good vibe from Lindsey. Lindsey had always been pretty pumped to talk ND with Singer in the past. Per Singers words, its as if ND is the talk to be a potential school in his Top 10, and not near the top.

More SEC vibes coming from Singer.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Notre Dame Blue-Gold Weekend | Recruiting Wrap-Up

The Irish crushed another home visit weekend. We take a look at exactly how with this wrap-up, focusing on some of the top uncommitted 2024 targets like OL Styles Prescod.

irishsportsdaily.com

Here's the article and here's the full snippet on Lindsey.



Two OV's scheduled plus other visit to go. None to ND.

So as of now, he has 2 visits scheduled. It says he hasn't committed to other OVs, but they are possible. That's not the same as him not visiting ND again prior to deciding. Could happen, but as of now, that isn't what's been reported.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Singer is not getting a good vibe from Lindsey. Lindsey had always been pretty pumped to talk ND with Singer in the past. Per Singers words, its as if ND is the talk to be a potential school in his Top 10, and not near the top.

More SEC vibes coming from Singer.

It's really bizarre how much the vibe on this has changed.

Nothing more to say. Even by recruiting standards, this is odd.

 

[CanadalovesND]

So as of now, he has 2 visits scheduled. It says he hasn't committed to other OVs, but they are possible. That's not the same as him not visiting ND again prior to deciding. Could happen, but as of now, that isn't what's been reported.

He said he's likely not going to visit again. It was just from Loy, so you can debate his wording or meaning as you so choose.

Lindsey scheduling an OV to ND as of now, would be more of a surprise than an expectation.

 

[Luckylucci]

So as of now, he has 2 visits scheduled. It says he hasn't committed to other OVs, but they are possible. That's not the same as him not visiting ND again prior to deciding. Could happen, but as of now, that isn't what's been reported.

In one interview, he was unwilling to comment "on the record" about returning for a visit or ND even making the cut. That's the take away from ISD's update. He has some scheduled and is scheduling others with no mention of ND.

That doesn't dispute Loy's interview. Loy's interview just confirms it with his very own quote saying ND "probably" won't be getting a visit before his decision.

 

[Irishnuke]

 

[CanadalovesND]

Was he still in South Bend sunday morning at 5 am?