Thanks for the cast Tyler! Loved it! It should be pointed out that Lambert (ND '24) visited BC, as did Traore (ND '23), after both committing to ND - and while there was some confusion about each one, (the official visits were cancelled, but both players were on campus) 1)there was, subsequently, no confusion as to whether either player was physically there, and 2) there was at least one pretty good reason, and probably at least two good reasons in each case. BC represents a very important route for Roxbury's players and a relationship with the staff at the two places goes without saying. (It takes less time to get from one school to the other than it takes me to get to the grocery store.) Important recruits want to make sure they say but also DO the right things with every visit, non-visit, and coach relationship they have been part of and that their _FRIENDS_ and possie will possibly need to avail themselves of. In both cases those super gets for ND were on BC's campus with friends being recruited by BC. I don't think what was going on could be any more obvious, although that there might be some other 'third thing' like... 'social-time' and 'exploring campus life' partying happening as part of the equation isn't outside my experience of recruiting (even, or especially, at ND) either. While Alabama isn't the only important future destination for West Orange, it isn't an unimportant or infrequent one, either. While I don't have access to details of Taylor's visit, perhaps he's just getting off on the knowledge and experience of the FB culture at Alabama, maybe he was there with friends, or family, or a coach, or making important 'contact' in the evenings for fun, or playing a game with future NIL valuations. Whatever the reasons and conditions, ND plays the game as well as anyone else, and that means using each and every button and lever that each recruit suggests they have by when, how, and with whom they show up. The fact that there is an official visit for ND coming up only means we are in good shape. For the puerile, 48.3% of the ND student population, and 56% of the neighboring St Mary's student population is female. Again, great cast, and GO IRISH!

You are awesome Tyler, keep up the great work

Excellent episode. I love your take on the “I’d love it for a recruit to come out of his visit and say that sucked”. When I heard that, all I could think was if there was one recruit who may have said that… Elijah rushing. That was so weird.

I love the show, go Irish

I feel Taylor is coming to south bend, he is awesome and needs a shiny gold helmet on!

Tyler - The "no visits for committed recruits" really applied only to the 2023 class - I believe that the staff has realized that in order to compete for and hopefully, eventually sign players like Ivan Taylor & Deuce Knight, you need to give them the room they want/need to be 16-17 year old kids and if ND is really for them and they aren't just chasing an NIL payday, they'll still commit & sign with ND.

No Deuce Knight in an interview said he picked Notre Dame for a reason

great 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Is Jaylen smith on our recruiting team for Notre dame? Or did he just happen to be there?

Taylor is a high-end recruit never give up on a guy like this, fight until its over and he signs to ND. Go Irish

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

He’s coming to ND for his OV. I don’t want to lose him but they have a real shot at 2 of the best Safeties in the ‘26 class with Womack and Bradford.

Cant wait to see how USC does freezing their buts off week after week in the Midwest 😅

So, genuine question here. Where is Notre Dame going to fit all these recruits? I thought the plan was to be at 25 total commits in the class but at this rate, it’s looking more like they want 28. Which is fine if that’s their goal, but I keep hearing 25. They’re still interested in 3 Wide Receivers on top of these 2 linebackers and then they offered Joseph, and Blair. Like how is this going to work with a class that seems near full lol Are they going to start pulling offers from other guys who are committed? I would love to add all these players but I feel like they are running out of room in the class

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

They have 21 commits. Let’s say they get 1 of 2 bw NOB & Faraimo. I think they get Blair. Joseph is probably going to Penn St. 3 WRs seems like a long shot. The only way they take 3 is if Meadows is one of the 3. But at most, you’re looking at a class of 26 (21 current commits, 1 LB, Blair, 3 WR). I think Bettis Jr should be made a PWO, he doesn’t deserve a scholarship

I hear you about Deuce Tyler..but..you've got to get Deuce on the field next year, for several reasons, have some packages for him. The DJ & Deuce show could be SUPER!! DJ starts but have Deuce has at least 8 plays for him..at least. We can win a Naty like that! Not to mention the defense has to prepare for both, which is a win-win. Deuce has really been making HUGH strides with his passing, by next year...you cannot keep him off the field. Thats my option, its a no-brainer in my eyes.

@JustinNDTrollSniper

25 күн бұрын

There's no QB named DJ at ND, you mean CJ. And putting Deuce on the field at the college level before he's ready is a terrible idea, and he won't be ready as a freshman

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

They did that with Buchner, somewhat out of necessity but point is, no reason to rush him on the field.

My bad I thought you were going to talk about possibly losing Deuce Knight but you might be right about losing a top commit

By definition, committing should be the end of the recruiting process. I don't blame a kid for wanting to evaluate all his options whatsoever; but if he isn't absolutely sure, he shouldn't commit in the first place. To be fair, schools deserve some of the blame for pushing 17-year-old kids to commit before they are legitimately ready.

If Taylor wants to leave show him the door I'm sick of having to suck up to 17 year old s who haven't even played a down of college football

@AndreKing4

25 күн бұрын

And that’s why you’re not a coach

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

@@AndreKing4pretty much. But coaches have always had to kiss the ass of high ranking recruits, this isn’t anything new.

Recruiting has become such an overblown affair. First of all, you all listen to a few guys in recruiting services to determine a young athlete's worth who are motivated by bias and their own relationships, if ND loses Ivan Taylor, they were possibly going to lose him later on through portal, if Deuce Knight is recruited away by the highest dollar, then this was destined to happen...if not now then later. The truth of the matter is to get the best athletes you can who WANT to be at ND, can be developed by millionaire coaches. The endless handwringing by some ND fans has become ridiculous

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

It’s only the most important factor in determine a program’s success but yeah whatever.

@leemarie7724

24 күн бұрын

@@xandercrews4729 as I said only a bunch of couch coaches get bent out of shape over recruiting....while important....not the end of the world if you are developing players...no one was talking about Michigan recruiting. The whatever disrespect doesn't mean anything when i consider the source

@xandercrews4729

24 күн бұрын

@@leemarie7724 is that why all the teams at the top of the rankings are winning titles? You’re arguing against proven data. Recruiting rankings matter.

@leemarie7724

21 күн бұрын

@@xandercrews4729 Mickigan is latest example of a team built not bought

@xandercrews4729

21 күн бұрын

@@leemarie7724 they also had one of the best coaches in football, regardless of level.

we need names on jerseys. new era. NIL. not even one of the oldest traditions so not sentimental about it. need to let it go

@bobbymccarthy2174

22 күн бұрын

I tend to agree with that nowadays.i never wanted them but now I s different with NIL.

let's be honest. recruits want to take visits because they want the free poontang available

@drumusic5665

25 күн бұрын

Not really. They are still high school kids lol college woman aren't lining up to smash college kids on campus, shockingly they don't pay attention to recruiting and get wet to children's star rating.

@drizzle452

25 күн бұрын

There’s a lot more of that at USC and Ohio State

@JimDeaned

25 күн бұрын

@@drizzle452don’t knock st mary’s smc chicks.

@phillipcusic6599

25 күн бұрын

Very lame and immature perspective. I truly appreciate you inept analysis and lack of depth. Some comments are better left unsaid.

@JimDeaned

24 күн бұрын

@@phillipcusic6599 first time on the internet?