'08 KY DT Brandon Newman (5/26/07 Notre Dame LOI) [Archive]

Svoboda

03-09-2007, 12:29 PM

Defensive Tackle
Pleasure Ridge Park High School ( http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Schools/High/PleasureRidgePark/index.htm ) (Louisville, KY)

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 300 lbs
Forty: 5.09
GPA: 3.9
ACT:

Links of Interest: Rivals Profile (http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=55364)

Combine:
Bench Max: 350 lbs.
Bench Reps: 17
Squat Max: 600 lbs.
Vertical:
Shuttle: 5.03 secs.

Star Ratings
Rivals.com: ****
Scout.com: ****

Rankings & Accolades
Rivals National DT #22 Rivals KY Top 10- #2
Scout 300 #246 Scout National DT #16
ESPN National DT #17

Statistics
2006- 39 Tackles, 8 TFL, 2 Sacks.
2007- 41 Tackles, 9 TFL, 3 Sacks.

Schools of Interest:
Notre Dame (LOI) Official Visit 12/7/07
Cincinnati
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisville
Ole Miss
Stanford
Tennessee

Svoboda

03-09-2007, 12:29 PM

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/BRANDONNEWMAN2_15150.JPG

Svoboda

03-09-2007, 12:30 PM

Brandon has been offered per Rivals.

scooper

03-09-2007, 08:19 PM

From what I understand, this is one very strong kid.

Tommy

03-09-2007, 11:14 PM

Dont you love it how ND is always in someones backyard sorry brandon Im just sayin

untitledproject

06-18-2007, 03:41 PM

Update.

irishunclebill

06-21-2007, 09:21 AM

Scout has finally evaluated Newman and has made him a 4 star recruit. Nice to see Newman finally getting some recognition from the recruiting boards. Scout has him rated higher than Big Omar, Rivals has them the other way around.

stonebreakerwasgod

06-21-2007, 10:33 AM

Just looking at him...I'm glad he's on our team!

IrishCalves

06-29-2007, 01:13 AM

He and Hunter are the best tag-team option ND could have hoped for. Forston is more thought of as a 4-3 DT, but Hunter and Newman are prototype NTs, and should compliment one another extremely well. Newman's name isn't as "sexy" as Omar's (waiting for the stony punch line there), but he's just what ND needs; a big run plugger who won't be budged.

IrishKnight1023

06-29-2007, 01:27 AM

Svoboda

07-26-2007, 04:08 PM

Just found out that Newman will be playing in the Warren Central Warrior Classic on August 25th here in Indianapolis. I'm hoping that I can check it out and see how Brandon does against Indianapolis Cathedral, the reigning 4A Indiana State Champs.

rontdtarchala

07-26-2007, 05:20 PM

svo stop it thats another one I have too see

stonebreakerwasgod

07-26-2007, 05:24 PM

We need our our own network.

rontdtarchala

07-26-2007, 05:25 PM

no kiddin would make life soooo much simpler

NDGirlzRock

07-26-2007, 07:04 PM

That's cool.....gotta fill us in!

MirageSmack

07-27-2007, 03:54 PM

I can watch him this year. I saw him play last year, but didn't pay attn because he wasn't on radar yet. We beat them 45 - 0. Hopefully his team will be stronger this year.

IrishKnight1023

08-08-2007, 11:51 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=AhbX4dwhi24wEMgfwxPd8tvo0s4F?slug=rivals-146586&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

"Conditioning isn't about how many times you can do it, it's about having the same energy on the last one that you had on the first one," Newman said. "I feel like I'm cruising through gassers now. My only problem is struggling to keep enough calories in my system."

scooper

08-09-2007, 07:30 AM

My only problem is struggling to keep enough calories in my system."

Yeah. That's my problem, too. :rolleyes: :D

MirageSmack

08-18-2007, 10:03 PM

Here a link to a BN story. Nothing earth shattering, just need to get a local boy some pub. Scroll down for story.

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

SpanishElite

08-18-2007, 10:34 PM

Yeah. That's my problem, too. :rolleyes: :D

Its a problem we all have. We just have to stay strong.

KamaraPolice

08-18-2007, 11:45 PM

Its a problem we all have. We just have to stay strong.

It's why I spend some much time on here, it helps me conserve fuel for hours each day.

stonebreakerwasgod

08-19-2007, 05:43 AM

I'm still pushing for the trading of caloric offsets.

irishunclebill

08-22-2007, 09:36 AM

Attention ND Indy fans.

Indianapolis Cathedral will be playing Pleasure Ridge Park Louisville, Brandon Newman's school. The game will be at Warren High School on Saturday at 3:30 P.M.

IrishKnight1023

08-27-2007, 02:38 PM

NDgrandson

08-27-2007, 07:22 PM

http://www.irishillustrated.com/video/Newman.wmv

---Rivals video of Newmans first game. Very strong, probably needs to work on his agility before he comes here. He's constantly in the backfield now he just needs to work on getting the tackle.

He's easy to spot.
Speed and agility a developmental (as you said)
#2, a DB on his team looks pretty good.
They did not run up the middle against him.

irishunclebill

09-04-2007, 03:04 PM

PRP is just about the only team with a ND committed recruit which is struggling. They dropped to 0-2 with a 27-21 OT loss.

MirageSmack

09-04-2007, 09:24 PM

Guys, I got to tell you about PRP. They ALWAYS struggle, last year was their best year in eons with 7 wins I think. When I was in HS, they usually won 1 or 2 games a year. This IS NOT a football school, their specialty is baseball. Several of the little leaguers who won the LL World Series (from Louisville) in 2002 play for PRP. Although 0-2, they have actually been competitve in both games, which is good for them.

MirageSmack

09-08-2007, 09:13 PM

PRP won big this weekend, over another struggling team. Pleasure Ridge Park 47, Doss 6. No info on how BN performed, but guys in the trenches don't get much pub.

irishunclebill

09-11-2007, 10:52 AM

PRP won big this weekend, over another struggling team. Pleasure Ridge Park 47, Doss 6. No info on how BN performed, but guys in the trenches don't get much pub.

The PRP defense only allowed 121 yards of Total Offense. Since Brandon is in the middle of that D, he most likely had a good game.

MirageSmack

09-11-2007, 10:44 PM

I'll check him out for sure in a few weeks when he plays St X. I've been too busy with my own kid to watch him yet.

MirageSmack

09-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Take it for what it's worth, but UK fan is getting excited about stealing Brandon from ND. He was at the UK game against UofL Saturday, and was decked out in UK garb, that is all verified fact. But on the other hand, his best friend plays for the Cats, and he has been a UK fan for awhile, so it may just be a normal thing for him to do.

UK made a lot of headway with KY recruits by beating UofL. I cheer for both ND and UK, but certainly want BN to stay irish for the 40 year reason. I'll keep my ears open for any news/talk/gossip.

IrishKnight1023

09-17-2007, 08:14 PM

I expect him to be the hardest recruit to keep on board beleive it or not.

marv81s

09-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Newman has stated several times that he is a firm commitment to ND. I don't expect a fluke win over Louisville to change that, it is big time in state rival game and he's watching some friends, no harm in that yet.

daytonirish

09-18-2007, 07:28 AM

Over on espn they asked Mike Golic about his thoughts on recruiting. According to him his son and the other commits are texting each other daily and that all of them are still on board and are not wayvering in thir commitments to Charlie and N.D. If we sit here and worry about every commit who is seen in a nother schools colors this season we will be on this board every week talking about a different commit. Lets just wait and see if any of the commits comes out and says anything. Until then can we please give this kind of stuff a rest.

The New Louis

09-19-2007, 08:29 AM

F*ckin A

stonebreakerwasgod

09-19-2007, 09:53 AM

Well said.

irishunclebill

09-29-2007, 12:43 AM

PRP evened their record at 3-3 last night with a 41-16 victory over Louisville Seneca.

MirageSmack

09-30-2007, 10:34 PM

PRP beat up on another dog, but at least they are beating teams they should in big fashion. Seneca put up a lot of rushing yards on Brandon though.

I need to check the schedule, but I'll go to see Brandon play Louisville St Xavier this month. They are #1 in state, moving inside top 40 nationally after their win over Trinity this week (who was #36 US). Nice game BTW, St X over Trinity 24-15. Attendance was 37,550 which was disappointing because I thought we'd hit 40k with the weather. Maybe next year.

MirageSmack

10-09-2007, 10:13 PM

Brandon makes the Parade All America "ones to watch" list.
A few other ND recruits here of course. Glad to see Brandon Newman get a little love.

http://www.parade.com/all-america/list.html

daytonirish

10-10-2007, 08:02 AM

It is nice foor Brandon. We also have four others listed who have commited .

NDisNCin2010

10-10-2007, 08:20 AM

i remember a while ago watching a rivals video of Brandon on his commitment...he seemed like such a great kid, funny, smart, and most of all FIRM in his commitment to ND and he especially seemed to have a connection with Corwin. So I am not worrying at all about BN...once CB has his hooks in you, only matter of time before he has you "in the boat." This guy is one of Corwins earliest, and most recruited (in terms of time spent with) recruit. He is all IRISH. Worry not, boys.

irishunclebill

11-27-2007, 10:30 PM

Brandon Newman had dinner with Coach Brown this evening and is looking forward to coming to the Football Banquet next weekend.

MirageSmack

12-25-2007, 09:19 PM

Brandon is selected to KY's class of the Commonwealth.

Brandon Newman
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Height, weight: 6-1, 300

Credentials: Newman began the season as the most hyped college prospect in the state because he had committed to Notre Dame. His high profile wasn't lost on opponents. "It's tough when you've got a big target on your chest every week," PRP assistant Jason Stinson said. "Brandon had to overcome some adversity, like being double- and triple-teamed a lot." PRP's killer schedule (including St. Xavier, Trinity, Manual and Indianapolis Cathedral) didn't help. Newman still had an impact. He finished his career with 32 tackles for losses. "The most important thing you can say about Brandon is that he's a better person than football player," Stinson said.

Link to article, of which all about Bradon is prinited above
http://www.kentucky.com/292/story/266829.html

rebuildtherocket

12-25-2007, 10:43 PM

This kid is good. I live right across the river from PRP his high school. Kentucky high school players arent normally rated this high and if they are, they normally get pressured in to staying close and going to UK or UofL which in my opinion makes him a very smart kid for not doing so. St. X and Trinity win the state title just about every year and that plays an intimidation factor with a lot of kids, Brandon didnt really seem to care and played great against all tough opponents. Im very excited about this kid. Merry Christmas everyone on GH

RichardRiot

12-25-2007, 10:43 PM

Fishin'_Irish

12-26-2007, 02:04 AM

That is a tough schedule. As RtR said, St. X and Trinity seem to always win the state title, and Indy Cathedral is no pushover - 2006 4A State Champs, and this year they only lost 3 games (Evansville Reitz, Moeller (Cincy) and Carmel). Cathedral is also, if I remember correctly, the only high school team legally allowed to wear the same uniforms as ND.

http://www.cathedral-irish.org/uploaded/header_photos/FootballLowerLevel2.jpg
http://www.722.ips.k12.in.us/ExCurricular/Athletics/fallsports/football/weedy%20toast.JPG

IrishR#1

12-26-2007, 01:42 PM

Cathedral is definitely not a pushover. The linebackers are absolutely amazing. Matthias Kiwinuka and Jeremy Trueblood both went to Cathedral. State champions in 2006 and was 2 yards away from being a state finalist. Cathedral had the leprechaun for its entire history, but ND took it away from them last year. The jerseys are exactly alike the late 90s jerseys with the shamrock on the collar and logo on the arm. The only team that we lost to this year went had QBs going to major colleges (Reitz-Ball St., Moeller-Ohio State, Carmel-Morgan Newton is being recruited by ND, Purdue, IU, and Iowa. Cathedral beat Carmel in 2006 who went on to the 5A state finals.

MirageSmack

12-26-2007, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the info M-Smack...you provide a lot of great input on Brandon/Kentucky

If you see a guy driving into the Bluegrass State with personalized license plates with "Snake Eyes" as the caption, "please use discretionary force"

Hmmm...not exactly sure what to make of that?! ;)

As far as PRP's schedule, they didn't list all the teams, but they played one of the tougest schedules, including 6 or the top 10 in KY alone. I know Brandon poured through the line of my St X Tigers on the first play of the game and sacked the QB.

We had a better year this year as far as talent, much more D1 talent than normal. One that may have got away is Sam Robey (son of UK BBall great Rick Robey), who was waiting for an ND offer and was under the radar all year. Would have commited on the spot, so I'm told. Anyway, he went to UF, recruited as a center, which he has never played. :confused:

I just hope he isn't hosed by Urban, cause he's a good kid.

BleedingB&G

01-02-2008, 01:25 PM

Great interview with Brandon over on irishillustrated.com. He and all the other ND committs seem to be having a great time in Texas and are offering advice to one another which is always encouraging.

http://notredame.rivals.com/default.asp?type=2

stew654

01-02-2008, 02:06 PM

LOL am i hearing things or did he call out hunter...not bye name but said at the end of the interview when he is talking about his future nd tatoo and nd haircut (like grey's last year). He said i am 100% irish i cant belive anyone would not wanna be irish and decomit. something to that affect haaa. It is great news that he is earning praise down there, maybe get bumped up a star? We need him and hafis to come up big.

daytonirish

01-02-2008, 02:36 PM

Yes he did. stew654 I heard the same thing and thought the same thing. He is going to be a top player at N.D. before he's finishes his career at N.D.

NDGirlzRock

01-02-2008, 02:40 PM

Personally.....I really like this guy!!! But he was right....after a really long layoff he looked sluggish in the drills on the second day. But all in all.....he is really a squat kinda guy that will fill the middle really well.....look for them both to come up big!!!! Just my feelings!

BDirish4ever

01-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Maybe Omar decommitted because, he did not think he could compete with Brandon!

jfschellcrna

01-02-2008, 03:03 PM

he and hafis are going to come up huge.................

notredomer23

01-02-2008, 07:37 PM

He and Hafis after the games will both be 4*s when they do there next ranking. Mike Golic....not so much

Fishin'_Irish

01-02-2008, 07:41 PM

He and Hafis after the games will both be 4*s when they do there next ranking. Mike Golic....not so much

I think Golic's size is his biggest problem.

daytonirish

01-02-2008, 07:48 PM

I agree about Golic, he needs some serious time in the weight room.

IrishKnight1023

01-02-2008, 09:47 PM

Hafis' ranking won't budge. He's not playing in any All Star games. If Newman has a good game I could see him moving up to a 5.7 but lets not get ahead of ourselves I don't think Rivals will bump Newman up 2 spots up to a 4 star in the RR.

RichardRiot

01-02-2008, 09:53 PM

I don't think Rivals will bump Newman up 2 spots up to a 4 star in the RR.

You mean 2 spots to a 5*, or 1 spot to a 4*???

RichardRiot

01-02-2008, 09:57 PM

I think Golic's size is his biggest problem.

Agreed Fish, that was my first observation when I saw Mike GII in the OLvDL drills - he is struggling with the bulk of the D-Linemen. In the interview, Brandon referenced Mike's technique as being strong, but that he needs to strengthen.

Actually, that brings up something else about Brandon: he appears very analytical. I could easily see him coaching when his playing days are done. More than any recruit that I remember, he was talking technique/etc.

stew654

01-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Agreed Fish, that was my first observation when I saw Mike GII in the OLvDL drills - he is struggling with the bulk of the D-Linemen. In the interview, Brandon referenced Mike's technique as being strong, but that he needs to strengthen.

Actually, that brings up something else about Brandon: he appears very analytical. I could easily see him coaching when his playing days are done. More than any recruit that I remember, he was talking technique/etc.

Think he is enamored with the nbc contract and would rather be in the booth behind a mic

RichardRiot

01-02-2008, 11:13 PM

Think he is enamored with the nbc contract and would rather be in the booth behind a mic

You think he would be better than Haden????

Never mind, rhetorical question!!

IrishKnight1023

01-02-2008, 11:15 PM

You mean 2 spots to a 5*, or 1 spot to a 4*???

--------I meant his Rivals Ranking (RR) which is a 5.6 now. I said I didn't see them bumping him up two spots to 5.8 and making him a 4 star.

stew654

01-02-2008, 11:18 PM

--------I meant his Rivals Ranking (RR) which is a 5.6 now. I said I didn't see them bumping him up two spots to 5.8 and making him a 4 star.

There is one more rivals ranking right? He could play well enough to convince them otherwise...who knows with them..watch blanton on some of those wr vs db drills/previous highlights and tell me he is a 3*.

RichardRiot

01-02-2008, 11:22 PM

--------I meant his Rivals Ranking (RR) which is a 5.6 now. I said I didn't see them bumping him up two spots to 5.8 and making him a 4 star.

Didn't know you were talking about the recruiting points; understand the logic......

IrishChieftain777

01-03-2008, 09:46 AM

Here's a good article on Newman from the South Bend Tribune:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080103/SPORTS13/801030399/1021/Sports

It seems some personal/family issues factored into, by his own admission ("I was horrible. I know how I performed. I saw my film."), subpar season. It looks like he is more than making up for it in the AAA practices.

While I have learned to take Lemming's comments with a grain of salt, here's some high praise for Brandon:
"He's got a real mean streak and he's a tough kid, who two, three, four years down the line we may all look back say, 'He was better than Hunter anyway.' I really am surprised how good he is."

IrishChieftain777

01-07-2008, 05:00 PM

Here's another article from the South Bend Tribune:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080105/SPORTS13/801050415/1023/SPORTS13

In this article, Lemming says that Brandon was the second best DT at the AAA game (Forston was the best). It also includes Lemming's impression of the other ND recruits who participated in the AAA game.

irishunclebill

01-17-2008, 12:45 PM

Brandon Newman finishes as a Rivals 4 star, and their #22 rated DT. He is ranked even higher at his position by both Scout & ESPN.

Stumpy indeed.

daytonirish

01-17-2008, 12:58 PM

irishunclebill

01-17-2008, 01:03 PM

Glad to see he got his 4*, but I thought he might move up higher than 22. The way they talked about him the week of practice being the one of the biggest surprises and all. But I'm not going to get to worked up about it. I think he will be a very important part of N.D. defenses in the future and am glad that Charlie and Corwin went after him from the start.

I think he was like #43 before this, so if they moved him up any higher they would have shown again that they really did not pay any attention to him until the AAA game.

irishunclebill

01-17-2008, 03:53 PM

As it turns out despite being called Stumpy and a few other things by the Rivals asshats, that Newman had the biggest jump in his Rivals Rating (RR) of all of the ND recruits, even Floyd & TRob. Floyd went from a 6.0 (High 4 star) to a 6.1 (5 star), TRob went from a 5.9 (Mid 4 star) to a 6.0 (High 4 star). Newman is the only who jumped 2 RR points, from a 5.6 (Mid 3 star) to a 5.8 (Low 4 star).

IrishKnight1023

01-17-2008, 05:20 PM

RichardRiot

01-17-2008, 07:47 PM

I think he was like #43 before this, so if they moved him up any higher they would have shown again that they really did not pay any attention to him until the AAA game.

And your point is?????;);)

IrishKnight1023

01-17-2008, 08:20 PM

Also I think Floyd was in the 70's or 80's before this.

daytonirish

01-17-2008, 08:29 PM

Most defitently in the 70's and 80's. :D

irishunclebill

01-17-2008, 10:15 PM

Also I think Floyd was in the 70's or 80's before this.

Floyd was #82 on Rivals before the AAA game.

IrishGrizz

01-18-2008, 08:06 AM

Also I think Floyd was in the 70's or 80's before this.

I remember listening to The Wall by Floyd in the the dorms in late 79. :cool: :D

MirageSmack

01-24-2008, 09:43 PM

Numa..Numa..Newman!!!

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/2008/01/update-brandon-newman.html

Short article from local recruitng guru. Click link to read the whole (little) thing.

But here's the money shot.

"I asked Newman if other schools were continuing to recruit him. He committed to Notre Dame last spring and has stuck with that decision.

Newman said UK coach Rich Brooks was at PRP recently but that he wouldn't meet with the coach because "I know I made the right decision."

MirageSmack

02-07-2008, 06:09 PM

Newman late to his own signing because he was taking (and Acing) a test.

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/labels/Brandon%20Newman.html

"Some people say (signing is) a weight off their shoulders but I think I have been a part of Notre Dame for a long time now and I'm just so excited about going there," he said. "I plan on working hard and if I don't play a lot my freshman year then that's something that's my fault. I have the work ethic where I planned on playing no matter where I was going. I am going to try and be the best I can possible be at my position."

I wish I could find the pic in the actual newspaper, since it's different than the web paper. Newman is decked out in all green; hat, shirt and all, and he is singing his papers with mom behind him. He has the biggest smile on his face, you can't help but feel happy for the kid.