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The edge rushers in a 3-4 are the OLB's (Neal/Fleming etc). A 3-4 DE isn't going to get many sacks at all or even pressure the QB much. A DEs job in the 3-4 is to occupy the offensive lineman to make sure they keep the LBs free and they are plugging B and C gaps (for those that don't know B gap is between the tackle/guard, C gap is outside the tackle). Sean Cwynar is a prototypical 3-4 DE, has great size (6'4" 284) for the position. I think we will have the most success recruiting athletic 4-3 HS DT's and coverting them to 3-4 DEs like we are doing with Cwynar.

First of all let me say that I am extremely pleased with how this recruiting process is going and I think ND football has an extremely bright future ahead of itself. My question is this; how is this going to effect the recruitment with Marcus Forston? Don't get me wrong Forston choosing Miami was extremely likely, however is there even a remote shot at this point he is still considering ND? Is it fesible to think Forstan could play one of the end positions in a 3-4 (he is the right size and has the athletic ability, but would he be willing to make the move?). He draws tons of comparisons to Warren Sapp and Sapp was extremely disappointing as a 3-4 DE, but he has showed he is still an elite 4-3 DT.

You are planning a head to head format right?

I've done a couple live drafts, its basically all automated (on ESPN and Yahoo anyway). Not everyone has to show up, you are able to submit a player rankings list that automates your picks as the draft goes on. If someone doesn't submit their own player ranking list the given site as a default player ranking system it goes by and it will go off that to draft their team. The problem with the ranking list is if someone forces the draft to go earlier on say TE, K, or defense (positions normally not picked until later) an automated list may leave you with a bottom of the barrel in those regards. Basically if you're running the league you will just set up all the rules/scoring initially and then set a draft date/password and have people sign up.

Awesome news, this is turning into a great class.

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Definitely count me in for some fantasy football if there is still room. Keep me posted.

Even with only 5 on the field (assuming its not a goal line situation). Competition brings out the best in everyone and having that kind of talent across the offensive line only means great things for our offense. Sadly I think thats was the only set back on offense during Brady Quinn's tenure was the inconsistant offensive line play as a whole.

I didn't think Walker would go undrafted, but I got flamed here pretty hard when I mentioned he was going to go probably in the 6th round.

His video is impressive. I think I remember from another thread someone mentioned we are recruiting him as a CB? Is that an accurate assumtion or is ND looking at him as a S? He plays extremely physical and really hammered a few guys. That one hit on the sideline put that WR 4 yards out of bounds.

remember that these are high school kids and not all of them take the proper steps to good weight training and dieting like they would in college. getting bigger and stronger can be easily fixed with a redshirt year, i remember john carlson came in as a skinny freshmen and now look at him. I know, I wasn't stating that a guy can't improve. However you have to realize your statement holds true on both ends. The guys tackling him are in the same boat in regards to lack of elite weight training and dieting. I am not saying he can't become a great player by any means, he has some of the physical tools already there. I was just making an unbiased observation of his highlight video.

Not trying to be extremely negative, but he is pretty soft. Considering his size 6'8" 242, I figured I was going to see him break some tackles by DB's (who are generally at most 180 in high school), yet he always went down on first contact. Although he did show the ability to get open and showed soft hands.

Excellent news. Taking away some of the sting of last years shortcomings at the position. Welcome to the family McDonald.

The thing you are over-looking is the fact that we haven't had the success USC has had the last 5-6 years. While we are able to compete with anyone in the country in regards to offensive recruiting, high school kids seeing our defense give up 40+ points and sometimes 600+ yards in Bowl games doesn't exactly make us the place they want to go as their stepping stone to the NFL (which a lot of HS kids hope to do after college). To expect us to compete with USC in regards to defensive talent and over-all class talent is a bit hasty. Once we win that elusive bowl game we'll be in good shape. As soon as Corwin Brown turns this defense around and makes it respectable we'll be able to be a lot more selective. Corwin Brown has already made a huge impact on recruiting. Helping seal the deal on Robert Hughes last year will most likely land us a great prospect in Darius Fleming this year. After the B&G game we are looking at about 10 or so commits if all goes well. Not to mention of those 10 commits we're potentially going to have 3 LBs and a DT, huge areas of need and we will have quality additions. So McDonald is probably not going to be a 5 star recruit, big deal. McDonald however will probably be wearing Notre Dame blue and gold and that means a hell of a lot more than 5 stars in my book. Anyone that knows football and has watched his film can see the kid is a player. He has a great nose for the football, tackles very well, sheds blocks very well, and never gives up on a play.

I am a Baltimore fan myself. I've never felt so bad after taking 2 of 3 in Yankee stadium before. I was watching the game and I just had this feeling we were somehow going to lose it. Giambi 3 run shot in the 8th, A-Rod slam in the 9th, so much for the revamped bullpen.

Just wanted to point out that McDonald and Crist aren't coming to the B&G game, they will be in South Bend the week after when I believe they have a break from school. I thought it was just before the B&G game? I knew McDonald and Crist were visiting on another date, I should of worded my statement differently. Although many are talking like Fleming and McDonald will be Irish before we turn the calender.

Shark posted it, it has to be true!

Good to see he is Irish. If Fleming and McDonald commit at the B&G game, do we have room for 1 or 2 LBs left in the this class?

OT-Kyle Long: "Coach (Charlie) Weis is very professional. I like his style and being who I am and who my dad (Howie Long) is, they play the game they way it's supposed to be played. My dad likes them a lot." I read that on another forum in a post about recent offers. I was curious as to how good he is, national recruit? I know his dad was an amazing player in the NFL.