I'd also add that Smith would be a lock to be back due to his play down the stretch as well as the lack of depth in the secondary.
Jan 23, 2011 11:27pm
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Mon, Jan 24, 2011 4:29 AMJan 24, 2011 4:29 AM
There is no way the three starters who are eligible to return will be let go. It would be asinine.
Jan 23, 2011 11:29pm
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Mon, Jan 24, 2011 4:32 AMJan 24, 2011 4:32 AM
Dan Wenger also has applied for a 6th year. Kelly said he expects that decision to be made by the end of February at the latest.
Jan 23, 2011 11:32pm
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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 3:06 AMJan 25, 2011 3:06 AM
Harrison Smith, Gary Gray, and Mike Ragone have been granted fifth years.
Emeka Nwankwo has been denied.
Jan 24, 2011 10:06pm
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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 3:13 AMJan 25, 2011 3:13 AM
Kind of surprised by Ragone. Hasn't really contributed much on the field and has had his share of issues off of it. Any word on any of the offensive linemen?
Jan 24, 2011 10:13pm
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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 3:40 AMJan 25, 2011 3:40 AM
I too was surprised by Ragone's fifth year. I would have thought that Eifert, Welch, and Koyack would have been just fine. Ragone is no stud,but he is probably the best blocker. Kelly has been hinting that Notre Dame will run the ball next year due to the"identity" they had down the stretch in 2010. I think that's code for he needs a quarterback who can do the job and isn't afraid to play possession ball if he has to.
The OL hasn't been decided yet. I would think they're waiting on Niklas and Huggins.
Jan 24, 2011 10:40pm
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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 3:57 AMJan 25, 2011 3:57 AM
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Oooooh goodness. Cierre Wood is going to be a monster in 2011.
Wood in the backfield, Floyd out wide, Eifert underneath, and Riddick moving all over. Can we please get a quarterback?
Since Allen went down, here are Wood's notable games.
WMU - 123 total yards, 8.5 rushing average, 1 touchdown
Tulsa - 115 total yards, 2 touchdowns
Utah - 96 total yards
Army - 88 rushing yards, 6.3 average
USC - 89 rushing yards, 5.9 average
Miami - 81 rushing yards, 6.8 average, 1 touchdown
I initially would have preferred Romine over Ragone, but I'm thinking Kelly wants to play a little bit of power football and doesn't want to rely on having Welch and Koyack block the big uglies should he use a two TE set.
Jan 27, 2011 5:17pm
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Thu, Jan 27, 2011 10:26 PMJan 27, 2011 10:26 PM
Also, how the hell would Notre Dame fit Bryce Hanes and Troy Niklas in, let alone Wenger?
How is USC still in play for any recruits? They already have 25 commitments, aren't they supposed to lose 10 scholies a year as part of the NCAA's penalty?
Jan 27, 2011 11:19pm
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 7:23 AMJan 28, 2011 7:23 AM
They can technically get early enrollment players and put them on last year's class before the penalty took effect. They are also appealing and so it's not affecting them yet, technically, since they penalties could be undone.
Of course, they could lose the penalty and screw ten or more of their recruits mightily.
Jan 28, 2011 2:23am
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 2:51 PMJan 28, 2011 2:51 PM
But how many EE's do they have? Surely it isn't 10 and they have already started classes so we should have an idea.
Jan 28, 2011 9:51am
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 4:40 PMJan 28, 2011 4:40 PM
I agree, I think they're largely basing their recruiting on belief that the penalties will be lessened.
Personally I would hope for two things, 1) that recruits see the Seantrel Henderson episode from last season and see what Kiffin tells players about USC's NCAA troubles and 2) that USC's NCAA troubles are not lessened and if at all possible they add on more for being so fucking arrogant about their appeal.
Jan 28, 2011 11:40am
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 5:20 PMJan 28, 2011 5:20 PM
Pat Hayden fully expects the NCAA to decline their appeal.
Jan 28, 2011 12:20pm
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 5:32 PMJan 28, 2011 5:32 PM
He's a smart guy. I thought I read 10% of appeals are successful. The NCAA was pretty thorough with its investigation so I'm not sure what they're thinking.
Jan 28, 2011 12:32pm
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 11:01 PMJan 28, 2011 11:01 PM
Shocker of the Day
Savon Huggins to Rutgers
Jan 28, 2011 6:01pm
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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 11:59 PMJan 28, 2011 11:59 PM
Not a shock at all
Jan 28, 2011 6:59pm
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Sat, Jan 29, 2011 5:37 AMJan 29, 2011 5:37 AM
Definitely not a shocker, this is a shocker:
Bryce Haynes chooses Ohio State over Notre Dame. Notre Dame currently has four guys on the roster who long snap, I think they'll be fine. Rumor has it he was going to announce Notre Dame but the scholarships filled up.
