When CJ Carr himself describes the pivotal role Tommy Rees played in his recruitment I believe him.

Author: Kalc (327 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:16 pm on Jul 23, 2026

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Of course, it is possible that CJ would have chosen Notre Dame without Rees’ efforts, but I am thankful, and most importantly I am glad that CJ is thankful, for Rees’ efforts.

Nevertheless, we will know at seasons end if a true champion was identified.

Link: Notre Dame QB CJ Carr explains why he chose the Fighting Irish!

Replies to: “When CJ Carr himself describes the pivotal role Tommy Rees played in his recruitment I believe him.”

Three Cheers for Tom ('Tommy') Rees - IdahoIrish - 3:42am 7/22/26 (24) [View All]
- Kevin Stefanski calls plays does in Atlanta just as he did in Cleveland. - D2 - 5:54pm 7/22/26
  - No longer true. Rees took over as playcaller in Week 10 for Browns, and will call Falcons' [NT] - Turkish - 2:39pm 7/23/26
  - Tommy Rees’ recruiting efforts played a major role in CJ Carr becoming Notre Dame’s quarterback. - Kalc - 4:04am 7/23/26
    - Carr was committed to ND with or without Rees. [NT] - Hensou - 1:44pm 7/23/26
      - When CJ Carr himself describes the pivotal role Tommy Rees played in his recruitment I believe him. [LINK] - Kalc - 6:16pm 7/23/26
        
        Then why didn't he go to Bama with Rees? He stayed committed to Notre Dame. [NT] - Hensou - 6:21pm 7/23/26
      - Facts or wild supposition? [NT] - D2 - 5:26pm 7/23/26
        
        In Carr's own words. - Hensou - 6:18pm 7/23/26
- I like him. He is a fellow alumnus as well. He knew when he left that Marcus needed full control. - BaronVonZemo - 5:36pm 7/22/26
- recruiter? playcaller? [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 2:16pm 7/22/26
- No thanks. - Hensou - 2:04pm 7/22/26
  - He didn't bolt ND. He strategically left before he was replaced - D2 - 6:56pm 7/22/26
    - Fact is he bolted. - Hensou - 7:17pm 7/22/26
      - As is yours [NT] - D2 - 7:20pm 7/22/26
        
        It's a provable fact that he bolted ND. He was not asked to leave. [NT] - Hensou - 7:26pm 7/22/26
        
        as far as you know - D2 - 8:17pm 7/22/26
        
        I deal in facts. You deal in conspiracy theories and wild suppositions. - Hensou - 10:57pm 7/22/26
  - Cannot agree here. If you get a chance to coach for Saban, you take it. [NT] - irishone - 6:35pm 7/22/26
    - Only if Bama is more important to you than ND. [NT] - Hensou - 7:18pm 7/22/26
      - Do you work the same job since graduation? Working for Saban is lifechanging - Turkish - 2:38pm 7/23/26
        
        It hasn't been life-changing for Rees. [NT] - Hensou - 6:25pm 7/23/26
- You overestimate his ability as a playcaller and a coach - ndunabomber - 5:09am 7/22/26
- Why are we spontaneously cheering this individual now? [NT] - humbaba - 5:05am 7/22/26
  - I appreciate Tommy as a former Domer but I'm pretty apathetic beyond that. [NT] - ELP - 11:39am 7/22/26

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