Between 2005, 2006, 2007 Charlie has signed 8 wideouts. Considering only 5 can be on the field at the same time this seems a little strange to me. But that in itself doesn't strike me as something to be concerned about. What does bother me is that we've made 6 offers (according to Scout) for the 2008 class. 3 of those offers have been made to wideouts.

 

Does it seem to anyone else that perhaps Charlie should stop giving early offers to wide receivers, and focus on giving early offers to DT and LB?

You got me. I've been wondering that too. Anyone with a theory?

Not a theory,

 

But not to say scout is wrong, but according to rivals we have made, 12 offers!!!!

 

1 rb

2 wr

3 te

1 ot

1 og

2 inside lb Stepen Filer, Nigel Bradham

2 cb

 

If rivals is correct i can live with that!!!!

To add to the Offers,

 

I just watched video of Stepen Filer of Chi. first he looks great, but it looks like he played some games at Soldier field!!!!! Holy crap, i don't know if it is his home field but Wow that is Big time for these guys!

i dont have any info on the WR's offered for next years class, but for the other WR's offered maybe it has to do with the talent level?

2005 there was..

Hord- 4*

Grimes- 3*

2006..

Parris- 3*

Gallup- 3*

Jackson- 3*

West- 3*

Finnegan- 1*

2007 this years class..

Little- 4*

Kamara- 4*

Tate- 4*

 

 

IMO this years class of WR's are alot better quality than previous years.. and im sure Weis would have even prefered to have another top WR that chose to go elsewhere.

i think others have also said that you cant have too much depth at one position, right?

as for giving early offers for next years class of DT and LB, im clueless and dont have anything to say

who the hell is finnegan?

 

I'd like to go out on a limb and say we will land Howie Long's son in the next recruiting class (offensive lineman). Long seemed to like ND during the Sugar Bowl. I'd be shocked if the kid ends up anywhere but ND or UVA.

 

Edit: and by "Long seemed to like ND during the Sugar Bowl" i mean Howie Long, not Kyle.

Depth?

Are you serious?

 

 

So because only 5 wideouts can see the field then we shouldn't really offer too many. Serioulsy, get a clue. We only had 3 capable WRs in the Sugar Bowl and it showed. What about injuries? Take a look at Florida and the amount of WRs signed and offered for this year. They must be looking at 12+ on their squad. Never mind the fact that we can get these game breakers in, lets not get too many more because we seem full at 8 with 3 offers out

Florida has something like 18 players who played WR in HS. I think it worked well for them. Plus the guys Weis offered for next year (Floyd Buckner) are bona-fide studs.

just watched video of Stepen Filer of Chi. first he looks great, but it looks like he played some games at Soldier field!!!!! Holy crap, i don't know if it is his home field but Wow that is Big time for these guys!

 

They have a beginning of season classic at Soldier field each year where there are 4 teams, usually 2 from the Public League and 2 bigger Catholic School powers. This year it was Hubbard (Hughes' school), Simeon (Wilson), Mt. Carmel (Filer) and I'm drawing a blank on the fourth. But you're right, it's a nice showcase and very cool for them.

 

They also play the Public League championships there - last year Double D's team played there.

My point is that Charlie needs to prioritize better. As another ND fan stated, Charlie would rather lose 52-49 than win 3-0. I think there's a serious issue when we're adding wideouts to the 4 deep, while we're moving defensive ends to defensive tackle and running backs to linebacker.

 

And Soko, I think your point about Florida is incredibly ignorant. They don't have the gaping holes that we do. Trying to compare the two teams doesn't make a lick of sense to me.

A couple of these guys may never see the field as WR. I have said for a while that I thought Gallup and/or West would play DB. I see Tate as an Athlete and I feel he might end up on defense as well.

A couple of these guys may never see the field as WR. I have said for a while that I thought Gallup and/or West would play DB. I see Tate as an Athlete and I feel he might end up on defense as well.

hell, at this point, tate may end up as a running back........

Personally, I would love to see the best athelete's coming in, regardless of position. Of course we need to be balanced across the boards, but bringing in the top talent would continue to send a message for the upcoming classes. A receiver who is highly regarded and aggressively sought after could play in a number of positions...if he is indeed an athelete.

Bluester back stoking things up. Gotta love it.

My point is that Charlie needs to prioritize better. As another ND fan stated, Charlie would rather lose 52-49 than win 3-0. I think there's a serious issue when we're adding wideouts to the 4 deep, while we're moving defensive ends to defensive tackle and running backs to linebacker.

 

And Soko, I think your point about Florida is incredibly ignorant. They don't have the gaping holes that we do. Trying to compare the two teams doesn't make a lick of sense to me.

 

 

We took 2 WRs this year, maybe 3 with Tate

 

Probably looking at another 2/3 next year and you have a problem with this?

 

 

I guess you're just another one of these eternal pessimist who'll look to crack on anyone any chance they get. We def missed some of the big dogs this year and thats regretful. You need to get your head screwed back on if you think defense isn't going to be targeted hugely with next years offers

 

 

 

I love how people are already panicking about next years class and Weis' priorities. Christ almighty, get this class signed first

 

 

As for Florida, they need the same number of WRs on their 85 as we do. They are athletes. Real ignorant to look at how other college teams make up their rosters