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The thing is just like say in Baseball...its a crapshoot. Just because you pay for these players there is no guarantee you will win anything.  Yes it will happen from time to time but without the right coaching even the best players are doomed. 

Maybe they would rather play at ND

Deland McCullough is the latest rumor for RB coach. 

1 hour ago, NDhoosier said:

Baker could start pretty much anywhere else, it would not surprise me if he decides to transfer after the spring game.

Sure...anyone could transfer but all he has to do is look at what happened last year and every year.  Work hard..be ready and opportunity will be there.  He has 4 more years he can play College Football.  Keep getting stronger and it will work itself out. If Fisher is as dominant as we hope he is gone in two more seasons leaving Baker with one or two years as 5th year starter possibility if not sooner with injuries etc. etc.   No way Fisher and Alt start / play every game the next two seasons. 

The ACC is against it in part because of ND.  They know the smaller playoff increases the odds ND would see the point in joining a conference.  A larger playoff could in theory give ND less of an incentive depending on how it is structured.

Realistically there will be injuries both before the season and during the season.  Players transfer for all kind of reasons but if you are in the two deep you will get playing time.  

No formal announcement yet. Likely waiting to announce all changes. 

1 hour ago, jbrown_9999 said:

Is it just their their free board which is ending?

Not sure to be honest. They have not been that clear.  I have been on that board for 20 years and posting for 10. It is the board where I know or used to know alot of people, most good but of course some bad.  Domer Domain for me was always more about the recruiting board as I liked that it had its own place and the way posters here treat it.  Hopefully Mike will draw some of the good posters over here to check out Domer Domain. 

I visit this board and Rivals / Blue and Gold site and post on their Under the Dome free board. Looks like it is coming to an end.  If anybody posts over there please encourage the good posters on that site to try Domer Domain!

Go Irish!

Nick Saban will be the next head coach. Freeman will stay as Defensive and assistant head coach and take over when Saban retires. This is about legacy for Nick and just like Tom Brady he feels he needs to move along and get it done elsewhere. 

Nick Saban will be the next head coach at Notre Dame. Nick has grown frustrated with Alabama and the fact that winning will win him a Championship but nothing else.  If he can come to ND and win a Championship he will become like Tom Brady going to Tampa...bigger than just Bama.

Bowen is Irish!

I have been out of it for awhile...paying to much attention to Covid up here in Canada.....what is the deal with Zach Rice? I do not see him listed on page 1?  Is he not visiting this weekend?  Did he eliminate ND or just not realistic so not listed? 

Looks like he can't decide......

Hmmm.....I will take 10% ownership....maybe up to 25%

How many spots are left?

 

Seems we are leading for 3 guys....Colzie, Thomas and Johnson. Good position for TMA. What if we get those 4 and some big flips want in? Whats the realistic number

I do not know the number but likely more than we originally thought. Why? With the NCAA granting everyone an extra year of eligibility without counting towards the 85 limit can some of the players perhaps not qualify under this rule and therefore allow extra players to be taken? Thoughts?

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/coronavirus-gatherings-of-over-5-000-people-to-be-banned-until-september-1.4234326

Not looking good per the Irish times. I have tickets for Dublin booked but will likely not go if the game is cancelled. I am thinking of making some hotel reservations in Annapolis, DC and Philly just in case.....thoughts? If cancelled would they likely play the same day or perhaps move it one week?

DL recruiting pretty much wrapped up. Armitage is out. Onye is likely next to commit. Then I'd expect they sit and wait for the right speed rush guy if they want/need one.

Why is Armitage out?

Toronto Argonauts sign Davaris Daniels and TJ Jones!

I just might go to my first Argo game in years! Go Irish!

He announced his top 7:

 

Bama

OU

LSU

Ok St.

Baylor

A&M

ND

Nice ND is on the list but personally I would not call this a "Big announcement" I mean my wife watches the Bachelor and while I know he has about 7 girls left realistically only one or two have a shot.

I have my return airfare booked.....just trying to figure out the pre trip plans. Will be in Dublin for sure Thursday or Friday morning through Monday.

Ehrensberger to me is probably the most interesting prospect ND will sign this week. he's got all the physical tools you look for in a DE with room to fill out it's just a matter of how well he develops and his transition to big time college football.

Agree....I will assume they have seen him play / in person but my issue is he is pretty skinny and he will be 20 years old in March and so wondering when / if the filling out will happen.

Damn... I mean, that had to be tough on George losing his twin... How do you even combat that as a parent? It's gotta feel horrible to fight the battle to save your son, knowing every day that you may be losing and then ultimately lose him... I can't imagine. Especially at this time of year.

Open letter George Atkinson III wrote in October.

https://theunsealed.com/how-i-turned-my-losses-into-lessons/

So What do you think of Rocco Spindler? Any chance?

I know the 2020 class is mostly full but should there not be a couple of 2020 uncommitted recruits at the USC game? Are we that full or is there just not anyone interested?