February 1st, 2012 at 11:41 AM ^
They're just losing kids left and right aren't they?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:48 AM ^
Who else have they lost?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:51 AM ^
They lost someone, can't remember who, to Ohio. And at that time they were all convinced they were getting Arik Armstead, who they didn't get. And I think there was one other guy a few weeks ago, but I can't remember where he went.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:08 PM ^
Taylor Decker 4 star OT.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:09 PM ^
Lost him too. 4/5* type
February 1st, 2012 at 11:43 AM ^
He probably woke up this morning with the realization that getting screamed at for the next 4 years wasn't an ideal situation.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:44 AM ^
Poor Kelly.......lmao
February 1st, 2012 at 11:46 AM ^
that is all.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:51 PM ^
Worst band ever.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:41 AM ^
But I don't even consider them a band
February 1st, 2012 at 11:47 AM ^
While I'm confident that no suprises will happen. I feel karma dictates we should wait till all our LOIs are in before we laugh at other schools losing recrutis at the last minute.
February 1st, 2012 at 1:12 PM ^
Well since they're all in now, feel free to laugh away
February 1st, 2012 at 11:51 AM ^
NDNation is freaking out:
"Now is the time for a collective effort
This class just became an utter embarrassment. Absolutely inexplicable. This rivals Ty's 2004 class in terms of utter incompetence by the coaching staff.
But don't worry, we'll all have fun rooting for Roby Toma in the Pro Bowl in a few years."
"Classmate's Comment -- "He got paid off.""
"We are going on season 3, and there is no indication of positive trajectory...the Greenberry switch is icing on top of icing on the cake...all of the concerns about the unqualified head coach and staff lightweights are valid...there is no explanation for this seasons meltdown and there is no indication that things are headed in the right direction
Why are we surprised with the mediocre class? We went 8-5 with bad losses."
February 1st, 2012 at 11:55 AM ^
I thought they were pulling in a pretty good class...but then I look at Rivals rankings and they're down around #19.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:25 PM ^
They're losing Floyd and really needed a playmaker for the WR position. Greenberry was an absolute must at 6'3", they better hope Tailer Jones steps it up, or DaVaris Daniels turns into a playmaker, otherwise everyone will just double team Tyler Eifert.
I'm not sure if George Atkinson can play WR. Luckily for them they will have plenty of playmakers on defense, and they're going to need them.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:26 PM ^
My ND friend is calling him their top recruit, even with Gunner Kiel, due to how much they needed him.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:51 AM ^
He goes by Dingle.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:52 AM ^
To Houston? Lulz.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 AM ^
They apparently hired his high school coach, but that doesn't make it hurt any less to lose someone to Conference USA. My friend is currently raging. I'm keeping my mouth shut to be supportive.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:59 AM ^
This works more often than we'd think. When Mitch Mustain was the #1 QB recruit in the country, Arkansas got him by bringing his high school coach (Gus Malzahn) in as offensive coordinator. Its pretty rare for a guy to go from HS coach to SEC offensive coordinator (not a positions coach), but it happened. Ironically, Malzahn has had a much better career than Mustain.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:47 PM ^
This used to be rampant in basketball. A kid's dad would be an "assistant coach" at the school he committed to. They finally made a rule about it, but it only applies to basketball. With the Saban story a few days ago, and now this. I think it would be wise to apply this rule to football as well.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:11 PM ^
If I'm a receiver and I saw how badly Floyd and Decker were used this year (mostly because of the tire fire at QB), I wouldn't want to sign with ND either. Plus, Houston has the type of passing offense that lets you put up massive numbers, and the pros seem more open to drafting those guys than the QBs from those systems. Plus, the whole coach hiring stuff definitely applies.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:52 AM ^
Does this open the door for Diggs?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 AM ^
Hahahahahahahahahaha...
Okay hold one sec...
hahahahahahahahaha...
Oh I love how the CFB gods show no mercy on Notre Dame...
February 1st, 2012 at 11:55 AM ^
I CAME
February 1st, 2012 at 11:54 AM ^
didn't houston just lose there coach? I mean they had a great year, but it was kinda one of those flash in a pan years....
February 1st, 2012 at 11:55 AM ^
I just want to let you know, we're always here for you. Signed, The Michigan Football family.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:22 PM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 12:52 PM ^
Beaver took off well before signing day, so we actually had time to find a replacement, unlike ND (probably). What ever happened to that other quarterback recruit anyway...
February 1st, 2012 at 12:31 PM ^
I'm just as happy that Notre Dame's class is imploding compared to Michigan signing a tremendous class. Just delicious.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:33 PM ^
He must have realized it's hard to catch passes when the QB has a habit of fumbling the ball before he can throw it.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:54 PM ^
Sure, but I thought that the chance to drive drunk and not miss any playing time would have been a good draw at ND.
Seriously, Brian Kelly can kiss my ass for that one.
February 1st, 2012 at 12:45 PM ^
Kelly took a dig at Greenberry. This guy has NO class.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rapid-reports/post/17077787
February 1st, 2012 at 1:00 PM ^
February 1st, 2012 at 12:59 PM ^
always make me smile.
February 1st, 2012 at 1:27 PM ^
They are die-hard, and they even hate Kelly already - they were pissed ND gave him an extension.
February 1st, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
I thought hating the head coach always goes hand-in-hand with being a ND fan.