Freshman All-Americans

[stu4don]

ESPN posted its list and ND was the only team with three (Clemson, Oklahoma and S Carolina had 2:

Anthonie Knapp 3* NR
Kyngstonn Viliamup Asa 5* 19
Leonard Moore 4* 228

They also included red-shirt Freshman and we had a first teamer and second teamer:

Adon Shuler 3* NR (first team)
Jaiden Ausberry 4* 206 (2nd Team)

(I can't believe Bowen didn't make it - as good as Kynsgston and Jaiden have been, I believe Bowen has been the best behind Jack!)

Three observations:
1. Mickens can sure find diamonds in the rough
2. Marcus is building something special at Notre Dame
3. The future looks bright for this program

Chase, do you think RIvals needs to reappraise its team rankings? Only one top 100 of the five!

 

[Telx1]

ESPN posted its list and ND was the only team with three (Clemson, Oklahoma and S Carolina had 2:

Anthonie Knapp 3* NR
Kyngstonn Viliamup Asa 5* 19
Leonard Moore 4* 228

They also included red-shirt Freshman and we had a first teamer and second teamer:

Adon Shuler 3* NR (first team)
Jaiden Ausberry 4* 206 (2nd Team)

(I can't believe Bowen didn't make it - as good as Kynsgston and Jaiden have been, I believe Bowen has been the best behind Jack!)

Three observations:
1. Mickens can sure find diamonds in the rough
2. Marcus is building something special at Notre Dame
3. The future looks bright for this program

Chase, do you think RIvals needs to reappraise its team rankings? Only one top 100 of the five!

Stu, I don’t believe Bowen is a red shirt freshman. This is his third year, isn’t it?

 

[wiu86]

Great news! With all that OL depth where will Knapp position next year?

 

[stu4don]

Good catch Telx! No, Bowen is a Sophomore but he played in all 12 games as a Freshman (so no red-shirt). Was in the '23 class with Ausberry and Shuler. He has had such a good season. Man, we are looking good at LB going forward!

 

[deadirishpoet]

ESPN posted its list and ND was the only team with three (Clemson, Oklahoma and S Carolina had 2:

Anthonie Knapp 3* NR
Kyngstonn Viliamup Asa 5* 19
Leonard Moore 4* 228

They also included red-shirt Freshman and we had a first teamer and second teamer:

Adon Shuler 3* NR (first team)
Jaiden Ausberry 4* 206 (2nd Team)

(I can't believe Bowen didn't make it - as good as Kynsgston and Jaiden have been, I believe Bowen has been the best behind Jack!)

Three observations:
1. Mickens can sure find diamonds in the rough
2. Marcus is building something special at Notre Dame
3. The future looks bright for this program

Chase, do you think RIvals needs to reappraise its team rankings? Only one top 100 of the five!

Moore is going to be a stud, but will tested big time today

 

[NotreDomer1]

Moore is going to be a stud, but will tested big time today

He’s done excellent so far. I’m more worried about Gray though. USC got into his head a little.

 

[NotreDomer1]

ESPN posted its list and ND was the only team with three (Clemson, Oklahoma and S Carolina had 2:

Anthonie Knapp 3* NR
Kyngstonn Viliamup Asa 5* 19
Leonard Moore 4* 228

They also included red-shirt Freshman and we had a first teamer and second teamer:

Adon Shuler 3* NR (first team)
Jaiden Ausberry 4* 206 (2nd Team)

(I can't believe Bowen didn't make it - as good as Kynsgston and Jaiden have been, I believe Bowen has been the best behind Jack!)

Three observations:
1. Mickens can sure find diamonds in the rough
2. Marcus is building something special at Notre Dame
3. The future looks bright for this program

Chase, do you think RIvals needs to reappraise its team rankings? Only one top 100 of the five!

We don’t have any 5*’s per Chase

 

[ftnfan62]

Moore is going to be a stud, but will tested big time today

Do you think? I don’t see the backup QB that never started dropping dimes. I don’t know much about the backup QB. Other than I’m sure he must have talent.

 

[NotreDomer1]

Do you think? I don’t see the backup QB that never started dropping dimes. I don’t know much about the backup QB. Other than I’m sure he must have talent.

I think this game will come down to who can stop the run better. Sure wish Mills was playing

 

[ftnfan62]

Agree with that one for sure. If we can get up early, we can play our game. Keep away. That’s the game.

 

[Pennick4]

We don’t have any 5*’s per Chase

Can't imagine how we won any games...😋

 

[Fightingirish595]

A truly ridiculous freshman class

 

[deadirishpoet]

He’s done excellent so far. I’m more worried about Gray though. USC got into his head a little.

That's fair

 

[ftnfan62]

Although Gray had one of the best INT’s I have seen by a DB, then toss in the 99 yards

 

[chaseball]

One of the reasons why ND has so many standout freshmen is due to all the roster attrition/injuries/defections at thin positions that thrust Freshmen players into key roles. These freshmen players were well scouted and developed in a hurry (credit coaching staff).

When a player way out produces their prospect profile its usually due to being underrated/overlooked by the services but also good scheme and player development play a big role as well. ND has a reputation for having one of/the best coaching staffs in the country. And their reputation preceded itself this season.

Just think what this coaching staff could do with a tier 1 roster....I'm talking a roster on the level of programs that have 15 five-star players and nearly half of their 85-man roster comprised of top 100 talent. ROFL. THIS is what im constantly trying to hammer home.

There's so much upside to be had with a higher tier of talent for this coaching staff to mold, scheme for, and develop. But ND REFUSES to invest the types of resources necessary to get better talent.

 

[sjb75]

Another good thread ruined.

 

[savvyandsassier]

We've had some real finds at CB for sure in the last three classes. They're all four star guys, but still, they're outplaying their rating.