Just because he covers ND doesn't mean he can't talk to or about recruits. He and Tom Loy work for the same company essentially.
He isn't any different, for example, than Pete Sampson who covers ND for The Athletic, Eric Hansen or Tom Noie who cover ND sports for the South Bend Tribune.
They are careful about what they specifically report for numerous reasons one being that staff members at schools are likely some of their sources.
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