go after a project at rb to finish out the class. I would probably prefer to save the scholarship and go after 2 studs next year. My reasoning is that we may have that shifty scat back that we need right on the roster. As of now, Dexter Williams is the only rb with true home run speed on the roster so we need another back that can bring that to the table. We have the bruisers with Jones (although fairly quick) and incoming freshman Smith, so we need another quick athletic kid to fill that roll at least for 18’. Look no further than our skill position (wr/dB) players. Either a young player that wants to get on field or a player that could remake himself at a new position.
Lou was wonderful at this and to be honest Kelly isn’t shabby either. I believe we have a few players that received playing time at the rb position while in high school. Maybe someone like wr Jafar Armstrong or a safety (just some examples) could provide what we need. Also, don’t overlook a freshman like Tariq Bracey.
Now, out of the unsigned rb’s, if a pretty good back gives us a look then offer him but outside of that I say save the ship and look in house.
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If Notre Dame likes someone, make the offer and see what happens. They are currently at 83 scholarships, they have plenty of room. There will be more attrition as the season gets closer, they could end the spring at 88 or 89 and probably be ok.
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Good one....add a hurricane for special effects......
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Link: Coleman
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Sorry...repeating myself.
By the way, I agree that we don't need to panic and sign an emergency RB now
I think we might have to take one. Or convert Wimbush which would be interesting - at least in the wildcat option where he is already used to,taking snaps and would be a threat pass which is unusual in that formation. The problem is that we are thin at QB also.