BoredIrish
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All the Jacksons!!!!
‘27 CA OL Jackson Hill (Notre Dame Verbal)
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IrishInOntario
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IrishInOntario
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They had to pay Olu the money slotted for his spot, as well as the money that would have went to a Starcevic / Wagner type player. Not top dollar, but more than most think. That's a huge part of the reason Olu jumped at ND rather than Miami or Texas A&M. He was looking for a dollar figure and ND was able to to write that check... But at the cost of a Starcevic or Wagner type that was also looking to get paid.
Instead, the staff took Olu and pivoted to a high upside guy (Jackson Hill) that cost substantially less in NIL, in order to get their 5 man class and make sure the math added up.
I fully agree with that play. If you have a chance to get an elite talent (Olu) and the cost is having to take a low floor / high ceiling guy (Hill), instead of a higher floor guy (Wagner / Starcevic)... You do it all day.
Olubobola
Von Brandt
Halter
Flanigan
Hill
That's a really high upside class, with lots of tackle options that can bump into guard. Really quality recruiting!
Huntr
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MeanGreenBeans
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Can't believe NDPhilly called his shot like that... Major props man. Also, way to go ND2008 on relaying the initial info.
rtrn2glory
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The measurables scream interior to me, like many of us already thought
Old Man Mike
Fast as Lightning!
It seems like this guy might be still growing.
If so, NOT TOO MUCH, big fella. Don't want you at 6'9".
Gotta keep your ability to bend and stay low.
If so, NOT TOO MUCH, big fella. Don't want you at 6'9".
Gotta keep your ability to bend and stay low.
allenm5333
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Others are saying we still are willing to pay Simien. I wonder if some money is set aside for "best player available"
tirishman505
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There is such a power law to elite talent, especially at certain positions (Qb, OT, DT) that this is most certainly the right approach. I’m glad ND is ahead of the curve here. I fully expect this to be adopted by every major power player.
IrishInOntario
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Simien is in a category of "you find money". There are certain players in each cycle that transcend the position group and the funding set aside for that group. They're "best player available" takes because they can be program altering talents. Simien fits into that category.
Veritate Duce Progredi
A man gotta have a code
Those are damn good numbers for a "developmental player" going into his senior year. Even if some of the weight is 'bad', he's gotten an enormous frame.
HouseofPain
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Didnt that clown out of USC say that ND recruiting out of CA was dead?
notredomer23
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Message board genius level take from this Bruin
Huntr
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MeanGreenBeans
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Someone remind this guy he's a UCLA football fan. That's all that needs to be said. Bye.
Edit: Just noticed his avatar. The detachment from reality makes even more sense now.
Jiggafini19Deux
Minister of Delayed Gratification
I'm sorry, when has Freeman been "blown out on the big stage"? 5-2 in the postseason and the losses to Oklahoma State and Ohio State were not blowouts.
Biggest deficit of a loss for Freeman so far was 13 points against Louisville.
This UCLA person is an idiot and the bias isn't even of the recency variety.
Biggest deficit of a loss for Freeman so far was 13 points against Louisville.
This UCLA person is an idiot and the bias isn't even of the recency variety.
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Punky
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Don't harsh on PJr. New computer, haven't transferred his baby pics over. Little dude can still bring it, count on that!
NDPhilly
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I just think they really like the 4 we have and don't feel like Wagner / Starcevic are worth the money for what we are looking for. Hill has solid upside and probably was much cheaper, which is why they kept it tight lipped.Alright calling my shot - this kid has a ton of recent ND related follows, including Gino, Jansen, a OL Analyst, Singer, Freeman, and even our boy Bruce.
3 star Currently committed to UCLA but huge frame.
Jackson Hill - Chaminade - Offensive Tackle
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GoldenAura
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Saying Freeman does less with more to a greater degree than Riley (or at all) is pretty hilarious though. The delusion is powerful in this one.
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"Does less with more than Riley"
"Blown out on big stages" ... bro has LITERALLY never been blown out lmao
ab2cmiller
Troublemaker in training
I was born in 68If you assume the 68 refers to when this dude was born, it makes sense:
I probably was exposed to a lot of lead
I don't understand the chart, but the colors are pretty.
If I make my eyes go out of focus, I can pretend I'm at the base of Mt Everest.
MeanGreenBeans
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It says he's a Trump-supporting sophomore at UCLA. Has to be a miserable existence at such a liberal-leaning school.
Rocketman84
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We usually end up with about 4 of them....think we're already at 3.
Rocketman84
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Kid does have an elite frame to work with and he's played catcher most of his life so he shouldn't have any problem with his bend and getting low but he needs to improve his footwork by levels. Seems like a mauler much better suited for run blocking.