C.J.Prosise 6’2" Safety makes it 8. ND now has 2 Safety and 2 CB commits for 2012. Prosise commits but has not yet visited. There is always concern, at least in my mind, when this occurs–keep fingers crossed for we now have a completed defensive backfield for this class if we can hold them. Great pickup with excellent speed.
Mark Harrell, Charlotte NC Charlotte Catholic H.S. 6’5" 270 OL makes it 7. Heavily recruited with offers from Auburn, Michigan & Stanford, among others–says he is solid for ND. That makes 2 OL along with a LongSnapper for 2012. Excellent pickup. Keep it rolling.
Justin Ferguson, WR Florida 6’2" commits to ND. Nice skill position pickup. Appears he wants to enroll early–which is a great sign and will bolster the WR position. Welcome to ND.
ND picks up 3 commits: Nicky Baratti–6’2" safety from Texas. Yes. Ronald Darby-5’11" CB(Think Speed) from Maryland. Yes. Scott Daly 6’4′ Long Snapper from Illinois. Yes. That makes 5 in a short recruiting class and the CB position is finished.
BG Game– Fairly interesting. Lots of running around and many players – hard to keep track in the rain. I don’t care, I want names on jerseys from now on. Just because Gipp didn’t – excuse me, I don’t have a program for every game.
All QB’s did ok, both Hendrix and Golson can pass and run so the future looks good.
Without looking at the game again, I’ll just pick 4 players for comment:
If Tuitt shows up in shape and has the motor he very well could beat out current DE’s for starting position. Feel confident for this season especially on defense if injuries kept to a minimum – although I’m still concerned with the hamstring issue.
Special mention to Justin Utopo ILB played well. Keith Arnold from NBC on sideline so look for the inside scoop from him.
Also, check out Subway Domer – sort of like the Mark Steyn on football.
Taylor Decker OT 6’8" 280+ from Vandalia Ohio verbally commited to ND Friday. That makes 2 commits this week. Believe there are only 20 scholarships available for 2012 – that leaves only 18 left with about 100 offers out. This class could fill up real fast. Can never have too many OL so good get. Welcome to ND Taylor – Just stay solid.
Tee Shepard a 6′ corner from Fresno Calif kicks off class as 1st commit. Welcome to ND Tee–we need you.
| Name | Position | Location | School | Height | Weight | 40 | Commited Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Atkinson | Defensive Back | Livermore, CA | Granada | 6’0" | 180 | 4.5 | 9/12/10 |
| George Atkinson III | Athlete | Livermore, CA | Granada | 6’2" | 194 | 4.4 | 9/12/10 |
| Chris Brown | Wide Receiver | South Carolina | 6’2" | 200 | |||
| Kyle Brindza | Kicker | Canton, MI | Plymouth | 6’2" | 195 | n/a | 4/15/10 |
| Jalen Brown | Defensive Back | Irving, TX | Irving Macarthur School | 6’0" | 173 | n/a | 7/31/10 |
| Brad Carrico | Defensive End | Dublin, OH | Coffman | 6’6" | 270 | 4.8 | 3/20/10 |
| Ben Councell | Defensive End | Asheville, NC | A. C. Reynolds | 6’5" | 225 | n/a | 6/27/10 |
| Davaris Daniels | Wide Receiver | Vernon Hills, IL | Vernon Hills | 6’3" | 190 | 4.5 | 9/28/10 |
| Matthias Farley | Athlete | Charlotte, NC | Christian | 6’0" | 194 | 4.5 | 4/21/10 |
| Everett Golson | Quarterback | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach | 6’0" | 170 | n/a | 12/2/10 |
| Jarrett Grace | Linebacker | Cincinnati, OH | Colerain | 6’4" | 240 | 4.6 | 4/24/10 |
| Conor Hanratty | Offensive Line | New Canaan, CT | New Canaan | 6’4" | 305 | 5.8 | 4/24/10 |
| Eilar Hardy | Defensive Back | Pickerington, OH | Central | 6’1" | 175 | 4.5 | 6/25/10 |
| Matthew Hegarty | Offensive Line | Aztec, NM | Aztec | 6’5" | 265 | 5.0 | 4/28/10 |
| Chase Hounshell | Offensive Line | Kirtland, OH | Lake Catholic | 6’5" | 242 | 4.8 | 1/17/11 |
| Ben Koyack | Tight End | Oil City, PA | Oil City Senior | 6’5" | 230 | 4.6 | 4/27/10 |
| Aaron Lynch | Defensive End | Cape Coral, FL | Island Coast | 6’6" | 245 | 4.7 | 1/18/11 |
| Nick Martin | Offensive Line | Indianapolis, IN | Bishop Chatard | 6’5" | 260 | n/a | 1/11/11 |
| Cam McDaniel | Running Back | Coppell, TX | Coppell | 5’11" | 192 | 4.5 | 11/29/10 |
| Troy Niklas | Offensive Line | Anaheim, CA | Servite | 6’7" | 243 | 4.7 | 2/2/11 |
| Anthony Rabasa | Defensive End | Miami, FL | Columbus | 6’3" | 220 | n/a | 7/30/10 |
| KeiVarae Russell | Running Back | Everett, WA | Mariner | 6’0" | 170 | n/a | 12/29/11 |
| Tony Springmann | Defensive End | Fort Wayne, IN | Bishop Dwenger | 6’6" | 257 | n/a | 4/24/10 |
| Ronnie Stanley | Offensive Line | Las Vegas, NV | Bishop Gorman | 6’6" | 280 | n/a | 12/15/11 |
| Stephon Tuitt | Defensive End | Monroe, GA | Monroe Area | 6’5" | 260 | n/a | 1/19/11 |
| Ishaq Williams | Defensive End | Brooklyn, NY | Abraham Lincoln | 6’6" | 230 | 4.7 | 1/14/11 |