Tuitt commits to ND
http://notredame.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1126943
Not a UM recruit, but the #1 DE Stephon Tuitt commits to ND after watching his future Domers lose to UM this past weekend.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:23 AM ^
He might as well get used to it.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:28 AM ^
just really curious why winning this year seems to be so crucial for UM recruiting wise, while Notre Dame has been basically just as historically awful in recent years, yet still able to reel in high end recruits after losing a game. What gives???
September 16th, 2010 at 12:32 AM ^
Job Security.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:34 AM ^
Or maybe they feel that they could see the field, even with blurry vision....
September 16th, 2010 at 12:38 AM ^
Jesus tells them to go there.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
There will always be a 1-2 yr bump in recruiting when a new coach takes over a traditional powerhouse, but if the coach doesn't put it together on the field, recruiting will start to lag. I hate to say it but we've seen it a bit with the challenges UM’s faced as of late.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:52 AM ^
I knew I hated him for a reason.
September 16th, 2010 at 4:24 AM ^
Have fun chasing Denard.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
The kid probably saw how much help they need on defense after watching them give up 500+ yards to Michigan last week. Not that he's going to actually stop Denard. Good luck to him.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:21 AM ^
Notre Dame has a very durable brand, even if it has seen better days. They recruit nationally like very few other teams.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:26 AM ^
the last thing kelly would promote in the south would be the advantage of attending a catholic school. he can legitimately talk about their academic prowess, their athletic tradition, and diverse student body but he would be treading dangerous ground were he to pitch their religious affiliation.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:17 AM ^
Diverse student body? Have you ever been to ND?
September 16th, 2010 at 10:33 AM ^
Definitely less diverse than Michigan from a race/ethnicity perspective, at least. 78.2% of students at ND identify themselves as white or caucasian, while only 65% of Michigan students do so. Michigan has higher percentages of Asian, African-American, and International students, while ND has more Hispanics (guessing b/c they're a Catholic school).
September 16th, 2010 at 9:57 AM ^
That would be a good argument...if you're on the side that believes a hockey team is diverse.
September 16th, 2010 at 7:58 AM ^
My guess is Tuitt committed to ND because
1. He likes the coaches and the team members, and feels he's a good "fit" with them.
2. He believes he will see the field immediately, and could be a four-year starter (or three or whatever) in a high-profile program, thus enhancing his prospects at the next level.
3. He thinks he will receive a quality education, which he in fact will, assuming he applies himself.
My other guess is that at no time during the recruiting process did the name of god, Jesus, or any other divinity enter the conversation.
September 16th, 2010 at 10:20 AM ^
I don't think he wanted to commit to ND but it is just so hard to argue with this guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5eeme1Rry8
September 16th, 2010 at 7:59 AM ^
some freak bass....
September 16th, 2010 at 8:11 AM ^
"You can do it- put yo back in Tuitt!"
September 16th, 2010 at 8:34 AM ^
Isn't Jadaveon Clowney the #1 DE in the country?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:20 AM ^
Rivals has separate positional rankings for "strong side" and "weak side" defensive ends. This guy isn't the best end in the country, but he's really good.
September 16th, 2010 at 9:32 AM ^
They also got George Atkinson's twin sons last weekend....
September 16th, 2010 at 3:38 PM ^
Lyons is the only 2011 recruit there not to commit
September 16th, 2010 at 10:16 AM ^
I heard he enjoys chasing things he can't catch.
September 16th, 2010 at 11:01 AM ^
It's new coach syndrome. Even though they've been down, Kelly can sell a lot of things because it's his first year. Their recruiting class is really good though.. I wish we had an equally strong defensive class, especially on the D-line.
September 16th, 2010 at 2:58 PM ^
Tuitt isn't as good as his ranking suggests, He's a diva, ND can have him. Enjoy losing to Michigan every year til the end of time.