Mike Mickens ND CB’s Coach

[Luckylucci]

Premium article from Prister interviewing Denbrock on the coaching hire of Mickens. I always loved Denbrock as a coach so his praise means a lot, IMO.

https://247sports.com/college/notre...Developer-Who-Coaches-With-An-Edge-143802454/

 

[longliveautrydenson]

For how exciting the LB position is at ND, the Ekwonu noise has been dead silent since he's been here.

I wonder how he's doing. He's never mentioned among those who will have a shot at BUCK this year on either the II or the ISD podcasts, and they go pretty deep into who it could be (Bauer, Liufau, #13, etc.).

I think someone mentioned that Ekwonu may have grown into an SDE, but I could be mistaken.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

"LongLiveAutryDenson" talking about recruiting...
lmfao

Can't tell if Troll or a Denson family member.

 

[longliveautrydenson]

"LongLiveAutryDenson" talking about recruiting...
lmfao

Can't tell if Troll or a Denson family member.

Favorite ND player growing up. Picked the name when he joined the staff. I think you’re the one that’s trolling.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Taylor is the only one out of those five that’s proven to be a dog on the recruiting trail. I’m hoping Mickens is too, but we’ll find out soon enough.

Worst take of 2020 so far??? It has my vote.

Long Live I'm assuming by dog you mean "really good" or like a "hound dog that doesn't give up" based on your follow on statement that you hope Mickens is too. And I'm guessing that's why STP Irish is calling it a worst take. Can you clear this up?

Edit
Having now read follow up posts, my assumption was correct.

 

[longliveautrydenson]

Long Live I'm assuming by dog you mean "really good" or like a "hound dog that doesn't give up" based on your follow on statement that you hope Mickens is too. And I'm guessing that's why STP Irish is calling it a worst take. Can you clear this up?

I think it’s pretty common knowledge that referring to someone as a “dog” in recruiting is a compliment. I think STP understood what I meant and just decided to be an a**hole.

 

[koonja]

I have no idea how any one would have a problem with Long Live Denson's take that Taylor is a "dog" on the trail and one of our top 5 RBs.

We landed a 5 star RB in 2020 and likely land another 5 star in 2021.

In a game of results, what more could you want? Easily a top 5 recruiter on the staff based on what he's done in small order. I'm genuinely confused.

 

[Luckylucci]

I think someone mentioned that Ekwonu may have grown into an SDE, but I could be mistaken.

II has been speculating he could grow into a DE. I don't know if that's because they're hearing something or just speculating in an attempt to be first. Spring should bring some answers.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

I think it’s pretty common knowledge that referring to someone as a “dog” in recruiting is a compliment. I think STP understood what I meant and just decided to be an a**hole.

This is correct

 

[Luckylucci]

I have no idea how any one would have a problem with Long Live Denson's take that Taylor is a "dog" on the trail and one of our top 5 RBs.

We landed a 5 star RB in 2020 and likely land another 5 star in 2021.

In a game of results, what more could you want? Easily a top 5 recruiter on the staff based on what he's done in small order. I'm genuinely confused.

I think it had more to do with singling out Taylor and leaving out the accomplishments of other recruiters on staff.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

I think it had more to do with singling out Taylor and leaving out the accomplishments of other recruiters on staff.

This is also correct

 

[irishnd31]

Today's posts in this thread...

Quickly turning into...

 

[Dizzyphil]

 

[Luckylucci]

And he identified, recruited, and coached this kid into one of the best CB's in the country


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[ThePiombino]

Why is everyone attributing the Tyree commitment to Taylor when it was Long who landed him? Taylor putting in work on this year's crop but A) see above and B) we haven't landed anyone yet this cycle. So maybe pump the brakes on how elite Taylor has been in his short tenure at ND?

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[NDRock]

I read almost every, if not every ISD recruiting story on players we've offered. I almost never hear Lea mentioned when the run through the list of coaches who are on them.

I think Lea is as good if not better at the Xs and Os than Elko, but Elko was a dog and you need a dog.

Agree. He has recruited his position (Safety) extremely well at A&M

 

[T-Boone]

when a recruiter is getting described as a "dog" that's a good thing right?
They aren't like, taking a dump on the recruits lawn are they?

 

[Free Manera]

Why is everyone attributing the Tyree commitment to Taylor when it was Long who landed him? Taylor putting in work on this year's crop but A) see above and B) we haven't landed anyone yet this cycle. So maybe pump the brakes on how elite Taylor has been in his short tenure at ND?

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Say what you want about Long, he was a stud recruiter. He was probably the best recruiter on the staff.

 

[IrishLion]

And he identified, recruited, and coached this kid into one of the best CB's in the country


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SAUCE.

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Gardner is elite in his route recognition and breaks, but honestly isn't the fastest guy out there.

Really excited to see what Mickens can do with a physical talent like Ramon Henderson.

 

[ThePiombino]

Say what you want about Long, he was a stud recruiter. He was probably the best recruiter on the staff.

Definitely on the offensive side of the ball.

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[longliveautrydenson]

when a recruiter is getting described as a "dog" that's a good thing right?
They aren't like, taking a dump on the recruits lawn are they?

No, that’s called a “Willingham.”

 

[ginman]

What happened to the taco thread and which one is this?

 

[Dale]

Pretty insane when you break it down what Mickens is trying to build from.

2017: 0
2018: Bracy - Griffith and Brown to S, Boykin transfer
2019: Converted Cam Hart - Wallace to S, Rutherford transfer
2020: Clarence Lewis, Henderson and Offord

Not to slight any of them because we’ve seen flashes and Hart/Henderson had a nice spring but look at the offer lists on the inherited group for Mickens. All three stars with best offers from:

Bracy: Cal/Utah
Hart: Kentucky/Pitt/MSU
Lewis: Kentucky/NC State
Henderson: OU
Offord: OU

Fast Forward and:

Riley: Clemson, Oregon, Texas
Barnes: Clemson, Georgia
Mickey: Georgia, USC
Moore: Alabama, Auburn
Bellamy: Clemson, OSU, LSU

Have a chance for 4 of the 5 of those to finish composite 4 stars, probably at least 3/5. In addition have Tucker and Johnson. Can debate the seriousness of those offers for some sure still a noticeable step up.

This was inspired by a Driskell tweet full disclosure. Sinclair also had a similar write up.

 

[dublinirish]

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[irishff1014]

He is clearly not earning his money.

 

[Riddickulous]

It's year two and his top 2 corners are a 3* sophomore that was ranked in the 700s nationally and a converted former 3* receiver.

 

[Irishize]

It's year two and his top 2 corners are a 3* sophomore that was ranked in the 700s nationally and a converted former 3* receiver.

What about Bracy? 3-star out of Cali who started out promising as he looked like a natural replacement when Love & then Pride moved on. Instead, he has regressed despite Mickens joining the staff.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

What about Bracy? 3-star out of Cali who started out promising as he looked like a natural replacement when Love & then Pride moved on. Instead, he has regressed despite Mickens joining the staff.

Bracy has played pretty well this year and replaced Cam Hart late last week against Toledo and had a huge pass break up late in the 4th quarter.

 

[Irishize]

Bracy has played pretty well this year and replaced Cam Hart late last week against Toledo and had a huge pass break up late in the 4th quarter.

But how has he regressed to the point that the better option is a converted WR still learning the position? Bracy also looked horrible yesterday trying to arm tackle a receiver who proceeded to get the first down.

 

[Dale]

What about Bracy? 3-star out of Cali who started out promising as he looked like a natural replacement when Love & then Pride moved on. Instead, he has regressed despite Mickens joining the staff.

Is our starting NB and is physically maxed out and not ideal for an outside CB. He played more snaps than either Rover. He essentially is a starter and has made positive plays this year. Playing less total snaps means less good but also less bad. Disagree with the premise he has regressed, just reutilized