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(01-04-2021 02:31 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  I tried going through the other thread and picking out what I could find. I'll update this, as the off-season goes.

Departures:

Gerrid Doaks - NFL Draft
James Hudson - NFL Draft
Elijah Ponder - NFL Draft
Ethan Tucky - NFL Draft
James Wiggins - NFL Draft
Darrick Forrest - NFL Draft
James Smith - NFL Draft

Jarrel White - Graduation
Darius Harpe - Graduation
Ethan Tucky - Graduation
Marcus Brown - Graduation
Curtis Brooks - Graduation

Ben Bryant - Transfer Portal - EMU
Dorian Holloway - Transfer Portal
Michael Pitts - Transfer Portal

Unexpected Returns:

Coby Bryant - Covid Year
Darrian Beavers - Covid Year
Jordan Jones - Covid Year
Joel Dublanko - Covid Year
Curtis Brooks - Covid Year

Majai Sanders - Skipped NFL Draft
Desmond Ridder - Skipped NFL Draft

Any news about Harper’s plans?

(01-09-2021 02:59 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  He’s in his mid 60’s and is now sort of a defensive consigliere for UC.

Yeah - I think he stepped away from recruiting and hands on coaching but he helps game plan and consults on the defensive side. A very experienced, good resource for Fickell to have on staff.

(01-09-2021 03:51 PM)bearcatdp Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:59 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  He’s in his mid 60’s and is now sort of a defensive consigliere for UC.

Yeah - I think he stepped away from recruiting and hands on coaching but he helps game plan and consults on the defensive side. A very experienced, good resource for Fickell to have on staff.

Really like that we have someone like him on staff. Like that they are using the Alabama model with having Analyst on staff. That way if we do go with a up and comer at the DC we have 2 DC on staff to help him along the way.

(01-09-2021 04:03 PM)Nobones Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 03:51 PM)bearcatdp Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:59 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  He’s in his mid 60’s and is now sort of a defensive consigliere for UC.

Yeah - I think he stepped away from recruiting and hands on coaching but he helps game plan and consults on the defensive side. A very experienced, good resource for Fickell to have on staff.

Really like that we have someone like him on staff. Like that they are using the Alabama model with having Analyst on staff. That way if we do go with a up and comer at the DC we have 2 DC on staff to help him along the way.

Everyone has those analysts now days. Its a way to keep guys employed (they don't make very much). Alabama uses it a little different than most as they take on guys who were making a ton of money and got canned elsewhere and "rehabilitate" them.

(01-09-2021 02:47 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:23 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:19 PM)domer1978 Wrote:  From our side it seems that we matched and added to LSU offer which brought the total up to 2.5- 2.6.

I"m not saying it's false but do you have a reputable link?

This is from Notre Dame Insider's web page:

Quote:The university announced in a statement early Friday evening that a deal is in place for Freeman to leave the University of Cincinnati for ND. This time he opted for the Irish over LSU, which reportedly this week offered Freeman a four-year contract at $2.5 million per season.

ND Insider.com

Yeah I think that was posted earlier in this thread or another one. It's not crystal clear but I read that to be most likely the rumored LSU offer, not the actual ND deal. And I haven't seen anything claiming ND matched the LSU offer other than his post.

Updated. Let me know, if I missed anything.

(01-09-2021 04:32 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:47 PM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:23 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(01-09-2021 02:19 PM)domer1978 Wrote:  From our side it seems that we matched and added to LSU offer which brought the total up to 2.5- 2.6.

I"m not saying it's false but do you have a reputable link?

This is from Notre Dame Insider's web page:

Quote:The university announced in a statement early Friday evening that a deal is in place for Freeman to leave the University of Cincinnati for ND. This time he opted for the Irish over LSU, which reportedly this week offered Freeman a four-year contract at $2.5 million per season.

ND Insider.com

Yeah I think that was posted earlier in this thread or another one. It's not crystal clear but I read that to be most likely the rumored LSU offer, not the actual ND deal. And I haven't seen anything claiming ND matched the LSU offer other than his post.

I know this is OT, but fwiw I read a new ND article by perhaps their top "insider". One poster says it is $1.6M per and asks the Insider for details but he declines and says he didn't dig very hard into the salary info.

Figuring out what Notre Dame pays staff has always been a moving target. If you believe them they only pay BK $1.7M. Everyone knows they have money coming in from a variety of sources and nobody knows the real numbers (nor are they required to disclose them).

(01-11-2021 01:02 PM)CliftonAve Wrote:  Figuring out what Notre Dame pays staff has always been a moving target. If you believe them they only pay BK $1.7M. Everyone knows they have money coming in from a variety of sources and nobody knows the real numbers (nor are they required to disclose them).

That could be a BASE salary, but you best believe incentives add another couple million. I mean, for God's sake, they have a named DC position, that's got to be a lot of endowed cash.

Yeah, no figures you see about the Domers are accurate because none of it is required to be reported and it’s not subject to FOIA.

That’s perhaps his base weekly pay check from the administration. Multiply by several times when you factor in media, apparel and all kinds of other income streams that go to his bottom line.

(01-11-2021 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  Updated. Let me know, if I missed anything.

Solid work on compiling and updating, Z. Should Michael Young be listed?

(01-11-2021 01:19 PM)geef Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  Updated. Let me know, if I missed anything.

Solid work on compiling and updating, Z. Should Michael Young be listed?

I don't believe so. I think he may actually have 2 years of eligibility remaining (including the Covid Year).

(01-11-2021 01:20 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 01:19 PM)geef Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 12:42 PM)Z-Fly Wrote:  Updated. Let me know, if I missed anything.

Solid work on compiling and updating, Z. Should Michael Young be listed?

I don't believe so. I think he may actually have 2 years of eligibility remaining (including the Covid Year).

Got it. Just went and looked at his profile - he graduated from ND, but still had two more years remaining. Smart kid.

I wonder if staff goes after another tackle in the portal... 24/7 still lists a few as available.

(01-11-2021 01:28 PM)Bearcat419 Wrote:  I wonder if staff goes after another tackle in the portal... 24/7 still lists a few as available.

Out of moves, unfortunately.

Which is why the FCS guy raised my eyebrow. Either he is really good on film or we don’t think we’d do well in the market.

(01-11-2021 01:37 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Which is why the FCS guy raised my eyebrow. Either he is really good on film or we don’t think we’d do well in the market.

He and Beavers played at UConn together. Apparently he had been working on coming here for a while.

(01-11-2021 01:43 PM)CliftonAve Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 01:37 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Which is why the FCS guy raised my eyebrow. Either he is really good on film or we don’t think we’d do well in the market.

He and Beavers played at UConn together. Apparently he had been working on coming here for a while.

I saw somewhere that Tennessee was recruiting him as well. Obviously, UT is not a powerhouse program but they land high-quality recruits so it's not like we were the only major program after him. I don't think the staff would have offered him a scholarship if they didn't think he was going to be a day 1 starter at LT. Hopefully, he plays as advertised, they say he has NFL potential but I guess we will see.

What is our 2 deep looking like on the line right now for next season? I wonder if Metz would fair better at right tackle since he is a really good run blocker.

My early guess if we don’t have any transfers out:

C: Renfro, Robinson
LG: O’Quinn, Cooper
RG: McConnel, Woodside
LT: Tunstall
RT: Williams

Metz and perhaps any of about 3-4 guys as backups at tackle.

Every year a true Frosh or RS Frosh seems to step up and grab a spot in the 2 deep so it will be interesting to watch this spring and summer. Seems we have a ton of young offensive linemen on the roster.

(01-11-2021 02:03 PM)UCbball21 Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 01:43 PM)CliftonAve Wrote:  

(01-11-2021 01:37 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  Which is why the FCS guy raised my eyebrow. Either he is really good on film or we don’t think we’d do well in the market.

He and Beavers played at UConn together. Apparently he had been working on coming here for a while.

I saw somewhere that Tennessee was recruiting him as well. Obviously, UT is not a powerhouse program but they land high-quality recruits so it's not like we were the only major program after him. I don't think the staff would have offered him a scholarship if they didn't think he was going to be a day 1 starter at LT. Hopefully, he plays as advertised, they say he has NFL potential but I guess we will see.

What is our 2 deep looking like on the line right now for next season? I wonder if Metz would fair better at right tackle since he is a really good run blocker.

Centers:
Jake Renfro [Returning Primary Starter]
Jakari Robinson [13 starts at Center]
Zach Hummel (Converted DE from HS)

Guards:
Vincent McConnell [Returning Primary Starter] (Has played at Tackle for us)
Dylan O'Quinn [Returning Primary Starter]
Jeremy Cooper [10 starts at Guard]
Colin Woodside (Could be at tackle)
Marcelo Mendiola
Gavin Gerhardt
Mao Glynn (High 3* '21 commit)
Landon Fickell (Mid 3* '21 commit)

Tackles:
James Tunstall [Potential Starter] (FBS All-American)
Lorenz Metz [10 starts at Tackle]
John Williams
Kobe McAllister (Former State OLman of the Year in his Division in Georgia, FR)
Johnathan Allen (Mountain of a man, FR)
Colin Woodside (could be at guard)
Luke Collinsworth (3*/4* '21 commit)