Ideal finish for the 24 class
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I wouldn’t be surprised, but I’m skeptical. He just had his visit so I’m sure emotions are high considering it’s his hometown team. But literally a couple days ago I heard it was ND-Georgia for him. So I wouldn’t write him off totally yet.
With that said, Nelson is a beast but is probably our 5th most important recruit remaining
Off topic but when was the last QB ND signed ranked this high, Crist? Also, receiver- Floyd? *I understand they haven’t signed yet
Some of NDs highest rated QB prospects over the last 5-7 years or so:
- Gunner Kiel (#26 OVERALL)
- Brandon Wimbush (#43 OVR)
- Tyler Buchner (#71 OVR)
- CJ Carr (#47 OVR)
When your family lives 30 minutes by car from Boston College, like KVA and USC, that's always a concern.
If the names on your list I only see Tae who just committed and kva as possibles. Nelson fading. Shaw maybe. Scott maybe. Others pipe dream if Tennessee sux n we r good, Beasley may flip Hope that Miami sux also I mean sux. Like bad
Agreed although you forgot lambert who I think we have as good a shot as we do with kva
The narrative is hilarious on this board. When Kelly was here it was all....he's not even trying to land top guys....
Now with freeman it's more about the guys he misses on and ignore the ones he gets. He's improved blue chip ratio, turned the cb position into a strength, maintained high level ol and te recruiting and improved lb recruiting, wr recruiting (by a ton), rb recruiting, QB recruiting has gone up...
Yet let's concentrate on the misses. It's unreal
The only weak spots on recruiting so far are
1. Safety (although Patrick Bowen and family were telling him and players the day before signing day he was going to ND and of he signs this flips. I don't blame him for the kid going rogue). Facts are facts though. He wiffed one year, got stood up last year, and may have panicked for numbers this year.
2. Dtackle - gotta get some beef at some point. No coach takes more crap for his losses recruiting than Washington. BUT HE IS SWINGING FOR BIG TIME GUYS. we need one to hit, but Kelly didn't even try for these guys The dl underachieved last year, but scuttlebut was that the elders didn't buy into the changes...and the young guys have. This year could prove a lot.
3. OT - this really doesn't concern me as much as others as this year's class wasn't great at ot and next year's is loaded. If Rudolph goes back to the take 4 tackles and work it out as has been rumored going forward this will work itself out. If Lambert comes it's a non issue. Rudolph has done well considering when he came in and who he replaced
Now with freeman it's more about the guys he misses on and ignore the ones he gets. He's improved blue chip ratio, turned the cb position into a strength, maintained high level ol and te recruiting and improved lb recruiting, wr recruiting (by a ton), rb recruiting, QB recruiting has gone up...
Yet let's concentrate on the misses. It's unreal
The only weak spots on recruiting so far are
1. Safety (although Patrick Bowen and family were telling him and players the day before signing day he was going to ND and of he signs this flips. I don't blame him for the kid going rogue). Facts are facts though. He wiffed one year, got stood up last year, and may have panicked for numbers this year.
2. Dtackle - gotta get some beef at some point. No coach takes more crap for his losses recruiting than Washington. BUT HE IS SWINGING FOR BIG TIME GUYS. we need one to hit, but Kelly didn't even try for these guys The dl underachieved last year, but scuttlebut was that the elders didn't buy into the changes...and the young guys have. This year could prove a lot.
3. OT - this really doesn't concern me as much as others as this year's class wasn't great at ot and next year's is loaded. If Rudolph goes back to the take 4 tackles and work it out as has been rumored going forward this will work itself out. If Lambert comes it's a non issue. Rudolph has done well considering when he came in and who he replaced
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He was hired to recruit dummy. He didn’t get hired bc of his goods looks or bc he had experience winning.
I was high on Freeman as I thought recruiting would improve. His on field performance and recruiting is leaving a lot to be desired.
Recruiting has improved. We'll see aboit coaching this year. Last coach left him in a poor spot at QB
He got hired first and foremost because hes a great defensive coach. If he couldn't coach a side of the ball and only recruit he wouldn't be HC here. Second he got hired because he's a great recruiter and he's proved that so far in the 22, 23, 24 and 25 classes. He also got hired because he a natural leader. Those type of coaches tend to land head coach jobs
Well he said they had top 50 upside. His grade for them wasn't top 50
And I think everyone on every ND site said the same about Alt. That was an easy one
He definitely hit on Morrison as others did not view him like that
Mullins hasn't hit yet. But I agree with him. I have no idea whatsoever how he is so lowly ranked
One. Do better than a personal attack.
Two. Read the rest of the post where it's clear he's increased the blue chip ratio and multiple position group.
Reading comprehension can be hard.
To be clear NO ONE GETS HIRED AS A NEW COACH BECAUSE THEY CAN RECRUIT, HE WAS HIRED TO COACH!
The fact he was seen as a great recruiter was part of his resume, but the idea he was hired solely to recruit is dubious at best. Lots of guys can recruit.
The fact he was seen as a great recruiter was part of his resume, but the idea he was hired solely to recruit is dubious at best. Lots of guys can recruit.
Again. Someone provide real data on how recruiting has been bad under freeman.
My guess is you can't outside of missing on big time recruits that the previous admin wouldn't have tried for.
My guess is you can't outside of missing on big time recruits that the previous admin wouldn't have tried for.
Honestly it was a big mistake bringing Golden back. They should’ve let him move on after last year. The guy isn’t the one. He’s just a middle of the road DC. Not ND material. I do not agree with the let them have their chance for 2-3 years crap. if you aren’t an overly great recruiter or coach in year 1, hit the street.
For whatever it’s worth, Singer put prediction in for Lambert to nd.
Though his first year recruiting average was 3.83 stars ….compared to BK’s first year at 3.39
Thx for trying out
Doesn’t matter what the player rating was. If all of the teams above you also increased theirs, which they did (we are still ranked #12 and likely finish outside the top 12 in 2024), then you break even. It’s how inflation works too. You are dumb enough to think you are making 5% more on your 5% raise but if inflation is 5% you aren’t buying shit and you’re not closing the gap on the rich folks that also pay 5% more.
You aren't interested in dialogue, no matter which facts are presented.
You have a narrative for anything.
Everyone else is full of shit, right?
I hope that’s true but if you’re simply going off of what Singer said today, realize he is usually a month behind.
