Well another recruiting class is in the books the Irish landed quite a few talented recruits. This class is a top 15 class with the addition of Manti Te'o on National Signing Day. But aside from Te'o Charlie Weis and his staff put together a class that is filled with speed and guys that can make an impact early in their college careers. If there are a few guys that have got the talent to be All-Americans in the coming years they would be Manti of course, Cierre Wood, Shaq Evans, Chris Watt, Tyler Stockton, and Zeke Motta.Here's a look at the class starting on Offense. We did not take a QB after taking Dayne Crist the #1 Rated QB in the nation in 2008. Weis has a plan to get one this upcoming year hopefully in Skyline standout 6-2 190lb Gunslinger Jake Heaps.
Running back- We definetly hit the home run here starting with Cierre Wood a 6-0 192lb athlete that reminds me a lot of Reggie Bush. Cierre is a home run threat everytime he touches the football look for Cierre to help out with kick off returns, punt returns and see some action at running back this year. I think Cierre will be a All-American and hopefully a Heisman contender by the time his college career is done with.
Another one the Irish landed is Theo Riddick a 5-11 180lb speed burner that is elusive in the open field. He will be a decent player at the next level but with proper coaching he'll be a fine back for the Irish.
Wide Reciever- After landing Michael Floyd last year who will be the finest reciever ever to play for the Irish once his career is done with. Who would've thought we would get another top WR we got one in Shaq Evans. This 6-2 192lb kid is going to be something else at the next level. He possesses the hands, the speed, and the ability to get separation from the Defensive Backs. Look for Shaq to get time this year backing up Michael and Golden Tate.
We got us another one out of Hawaii in Roby Toma. Roby reminds me of your prototype slot reciever with his 4.3 speed gives any defense fits. But the 5-11 160lb Toma needs to get in the weight room for a couple years to bulk up. Roby will be one fine slot man.
Tight End- We landed two average Tight Ends in Jake Golic who honestly, in my mind is just a legacy and not a elite caliber player. He's raw and needs a lot of coaching. I'm going to hold out on this one on his future.
We got another one in Tyler Eifert who like Golic is another one, that well, needs a lot of coaching. I'm going to reserve judgement for awhile on this one.
Offensive Line- We got 3 quality ones here.
Starting with 6-4 280 mammouth of a man Chris Watt, a run blocking fool at guard. I see this kid plowing holes for the running backs in the near future. Chris has a mean streak in the trenches. Chris looks like the type that will dominate the line all night. Look for him to be one of the finest linemen to dawn in the Blue and Gold.
Another is in Alex Bullard 6-4 275lb Guard. Who reminds me a lot of the circa 1960's guards with the Lombardi's Packer Sweep and the Cleveland Browns sweep as well. Alex fits that mold of a pulling guard. Alex will need to improve on his pass blocking skills big time. Alex will be a very good run blocker during his time with the Irish.
We got us a Tackle as well in 6-5 270lb Zach Martin. Who is well deserving of a 4 star Offensive Tackle. He is a very good pass blocker and can move to stop the defense end's in his tracks. He will need to bulk up to 330 or so. Technique wise needs some coaching hopefully Frank Verducci will groom him to be a fine Left Tackle.
Defense
We only landed one Defensive Linemen and a very, very good one in Tyler Stockton a 6-1 295lb massive load. Who is a very good nose guard capable of taking on double teams. He possesses all the skills be one great nose guard. Look for him to step in right away this year. I like Tyler he's a stud.
Linebacker-
Nothing gets me excited when they knock the snot out of the ball carrier. One imparticular that I'm in love with is Carlo Calabrese. This 6-2 225lb body builder has got that instinct that a Dick Butkus or a Ray Nitschke would have. He's INTENSE on the field like Tim Tebow and loves to KNOCK THE SNOT OUTTA PEOPLE!! That is music to my ears. Just from watching film of him I see why ball carriers get up slowly after being laid out flat. I'm VERY excited to see Carlo on the field. This kid is taylor-made for Jon Tenuta's Blitz happy defense. I think he's going to be one heck of a stud in college for sure.
Aside from the hard hitting Calabrese we got another one in Dan Fox a 6-4 215lb Outside Linebacker who is great in coverage but needs to learn the position. He's real raw and needs to red-shirt a year. I'll reserve judgement on this one.
We also got another one in Zeke Motta 6-3 210lb Linebacker who played Safety in high school. I like this kid a bunch he's got great athletic ability and great instincts. Has solid fundamental tackling skills. Look for him to be on the field this year as well.
There's one more I forgot to mention hhhmm who would that be? Oh yeah, thats right Manti Te'o. Just the #1 rated Linebacker in the Nation. He is what we call a stud and a hard hitter like Carlo. A sack master. Charlie Weis has said he will be a inside linebacker. But I will disagree with him on this one. From what I saw he's taylor made for the outside linebacker spot. Think Lawrence Taylor on this one. He will be on the field from day one for sure. But there's just one problem with Manti and that is he has a two year Mission Trip to deal with. Irish fan's are hoping he holds off on the Mission Trip for his college career. But whatever he does, Manti, will be one great linebacker.
We got one defensive back as well in this class with Safety E.J. Banks a 6-0 175lb kid that will miss the 2009 season due to a injury. I wish him all the best in his recovery. I hope he turns out to be a good player for the Irish. I like the film I saw of him. He will be a good one.
Special Teams-
Starting with Long Snapper Jordan Cowart who had 300+ great long snaps. I like this one he will help us out tremendously in that area.
We also got his Punter Ben Turk who can boot the ball 50+ yards. I like him to pin the offense back in the 20 yard area time in and time out.
At kicker we landed Nick Tausch a great kick off specialist and has a nice leg on him as well. Look for all 3 of these Special Teamers to start this year.
Overall, the class is stacked with talent a lot of fresh names will be out on the field. Particularly Cierre, Shaq, Manti, Zeke, Tyler and Jordan, Ben, and Nick. Look for the Irish to have a big time class next year comparable to the 2008 class. GO IRISH!
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