I want to see how he fares against linemen as big as him and how much that affects his power moves, but he offers the quickness off the ball that will give opponents fits---just like Sheldon Day last cycle. The seventeen wins were the most the program had achieved since the 1988 season and the number one seed in the NCAA Tourney was a first. Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 2013 Class Will Be Brian Kelly's Best Yet ... Notre Dame figures to be loaded next season—both in current players and incoming recruits from the 2013 class. However, that should not overshadow the success that the program has enjoyed as reflected in the fact that the Irish have had double-digit win totals and earned a berth in the NCAA Tourney in eleven of the twelve seasons that Clark has been at the helm of the program. Notre Dame's incoming recruiting class is considered the best in the nation by some analysts, meaning the talent that leaves after this year's National Championship appearance could be … He has an elite skill set with room to grow. Max Redfield, DB, Mission Viejo, CA: Redfield's a safety, although some recruiting services just have him listed as an athlete. Notre Dame's incoming recruiting class is considered the best in the nation by some analysts, meaning the talent that leaves after this year's National Championship appearance could be replaced quickly. I see Rochell as a bit of a sleeper to push for time as a freshman. // -->, Notre Dame football recruiting: Fighting Irish build on runners-up with top-ranked class, This pro wrestler pooped himself mid-match, then turned it into the promo of the year, "I’m going to have to check my underwear because I may have sharted.". It was a great conference for us and for soccer and I have a lot of friends in the Big East. Mark Mishu - Defender - Knoxville, Tennessee - Knoxville Catholic - Played for FC Alliance. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. He doesn't have ideal height (he looks MAYBE 6'2") but he'll be fine as a tackle because he's so strong. Junior center midfielder Nick Besler (1g, 2a) looks to be the guy who will set the pace in the midfield. Rated by CSN as the #71 recruit in the class of 2013. Notre Dame’s 2019 class still has plenty of upside and talent, but Quinn Carroll has already suffered a devastating knee injury, and the Irish signed just two blockers in the 2020 class. News Articles; CSN All-America Teams; Top Recruiting Classes The 6'3 Smith is universally considered a five-star recruit and is considered the top outside linebacker in his class -- perfect for the 3-4 defense Notre Dame runs. Clearly the Irish will have to find another “go-to guy.” Finley’s productivity last year was reminiscent of the 2006 season in which Irish forward Joseph Lapira scored twenty-two goals and was awarded the Hermann Trophy. At 6'5" and 240lbs Matuska is definitely a little light to play defensive end in the 3-4 at the moment but I seem to remember Kapron Lewis-Moore arriving on campus even lighter than that. The 2012 season was clearly a memorable one for Notre Dame. Matuska is an interesting DE/TE prospect and his future will likely be dictated by how he continues to develop physically. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.