'08 MN WR Michael Floyd (10/21/07 Notre Dame LOI)

[Svoboda]

Michael Floyd- Wide Receiver
Cretin-Derham Hall High School (http://www.cretin-derhamhall.org/) (St. Paul, MN)

Links of Interest: Rivals Profile (http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54412)

Height: 6 foot-3
Weight: 195 lbs.

Combine
Forty: 4.55
Bench Reps:
Bench Max: 250
Squat Max:
Shuttle:
Vertical: 38 inches
GPA: 3.2

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

Rankings & Accolades
Rivals 100 #27 Rivals National WR #6 Rivals Minnesota Top 10 #1
Scout 100 #16 Scout National WR #5
ESPN 150 #30 ESPN National WR #9
CSTV/Lemming 100 #13
RISE 100 #15


Statistics
2006- 65 Receptions, 1,245 Yards, 16 TD’s
12 Rushes, 245 Yards, 3 TD’s

2007- 59 catches for 1,247 yards and 17 TD's
43 carries for 497 yards and 3 TD's
16 punt returns for 373 yards and 4 TD's

Schools of Interest
Florida
Iowa
Louisvile
Miami
Michigan
Minnesota
Notre Dame (LOI) Official Visit 10/19/07
Ohio State
Wisconsin

[Svoboda]

Michael Floyd

[Pete]

gave me a chuckle:

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/ncaa?page=2

Wedding party helps Irish recruit
Posted: Tuesday June 26, 2007 10:09AM ET
Cretin-Derham Hall (Minn.) receiver Michael Floyd was at Notre Dame as part of a summer unofficial visits tour with his mother. When he stepped into the Irish's football stadium, he encountered some Notre Dame alumni who had paid about $3,000 to have a wedding picture taken there. The wedding party noticed Floyd and began cheering and clapping, and pleading with him to play for Notre Dame.

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated & Pictures Added.

[irishunclebill]

Floyd has trimmed the list of schools that he is considering to the 9 schools listed in his Schools of Interest. The general consensus seems to be that Notre Dame, Florida, and Minnesota will be his final three, but if that does happen it won’t be for a lack of effort on the part of OSU & Michigan who are both heavily recruiting Floyd.

[irishunclebill]

Lost in all of today’s craziness is the fact that the two current top recruits on the ND Offensive & Defensive offered list, Michael Floyd & Ethan Johnson, are spending 3 complete days together at the current ND camp. Floyd’s appearance for all three days is a change in plans for him from just two weeks ago when he was planning on just stopping for the day at ND on two different occasions. Having these two top recruits spend that much time together on the ND campus can do nothing but help Notre Dame's prospects with both of these 5 star recruits.

[notredomer23]

Ok when is Floyd Committing Lets keep the momentum going Michael!

[rontdtarchala]

I would love to see it my only problem is I don't know if my system can handle that much excitement.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I have an infinite reservoir of ability to handle great news.

[irishunclebill]

Well, boys & girls IUB is going to be off the air for the next week or so, have to take care of some family business. In the meantime, Stony promises to pick up my slack. He told me he's got nothing better to do anyway.:D

I will leave you with one note for the next week, it may not happen while I am gone, but please note that Marv & I have not changed our avatars.

Everyone have a great 4th of July. Happy Birthday America!:cool:

[IrishCalves]

I think I'm a little crusty around the edges tonight after failing to fall asleep after two separate attempts, but I'll go ahead and post anyways.

I was looking up Minnesota boards, to gage fan optimism about their odds at Michael Floyd. Apparently the only guy who is optimistic about it (at least publicly) is Tim Brewster.

That said, I noticed that the b-ball boards got a lot more traffic - close to 4X as much with the scout board. I found this thread, and laughed out loud when I compared it to the ND online community. If you want a chuckle, browse through this lively chatter - really makes you appreciate what ND fans have got going:

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?S=176#S=176&F=1102&T=538625

Anywho, it feels good to know that virtually everyone else has conceded Floyd. The only potential players I see for some epic derailing are UF and OSU, but even including OSU is a pretty big stretch. I'm with IUB on this one.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

A mod has 120 posts?? (cough)

[mlcspinner]

I really hope Floyd is Irish. We need a stud WR.

[goirish41]

I really hope Floyd is Irish. We need a stud WR.

I too hope we get Floyd, and want all the stud receivers we can get -- Baldwin, Butler, Floyd -- but I just saw film on Goodman for the first time today, and he is very, very good. Better, in fact, than I expected.

[fortwayneirish]

yeah, people are always concerned about the talent level in Fort Wayne well look at what anthony spencer and selwyn lymon did to notre dame if you can play you can play!

[irishunclebill]

Floyd is going ahead with plans to go to Gainesville next weekend during the Friday Night Lights festivities. He will not participate but will be there for a visit and presumably a bar-b-q.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Damn, I hope he's thinking about our grotto when Floyd is surrounded by an army of hotties.

[NDGirlzRock]

Relax boys its going to be so damn hot in Fl next week that he's going to sweat his b*lls off. This week it's been in the upper 90s with a heat index of over 100, next week even worse. The weather works on a progressively nastier scale here in good ol' Florida. So them hotties are going to be meltin' like a snowcone in Phoenix!!! Rock-on-Irish!!!

[Lynch]

Them hotties are going to be meltin' like a snowcone in Phoenix!!!

or a snowcone in gainsville?

[NDGirlzRock]

or a snowcone in gainsville?


That too but I was throwing the Mrs. Doubtfire quote! Sorry!

[irishunclebill]

Floyd & Filer or Bust!!!!

[notredomer23]

at this point Id rather Floyd over Filer, but I think we get both

[Svoboda]

Well, I've been following the Floyd recruitment since the very first blurb on him in the local St. Paul newspaper and throughout the entire process the only school that has remained constant is Notre Dame.

While that certainly isn't a smoking gun by any means, the fact that Notre Dame often gets mentioned in other school articles leads me to believe we've long been the leader for his services and he's just doing his due dilligence before committing.

I look for this to wrap up soon, possibly after his visit to Florida. If he doesn't come to Notre Dame, good luck to the kid wherever he ends up -- I think he's handled his recruitment with class and dignity.

Certainly not Sweatesque.

[untitledproject]

at this point Id rather Floyd over Filer, but I think we get both

Err, Floyd plays LB? Or does Filer play WR?

[NDGirlzRock]

Yo Titled where's the avatar?

[notredomer23]

Err, Floyd plays LB? Or does Filer play WR?

I mean as recruits in general. Floyd is better at his position that Filer at his position

[NDGirlzRock]

23 your avatar kills me.

[untitledproject]

?
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3413/irishcoolaidgt7.jpg

[rontdtarchala]

we need both...I want both in gold and blue...we will have both!!!

[NDGirlzRock]

Sorry it wasn't showing up for awhile.

[notredomer23]

23 your avatar kills me.

you like it? the cowbell goes very unapreciated by some people

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Another poster didn't like it. That was one he has used for years. I'm sorry that I gave you the idea with my sig line from before.

Oh well, at least the cowbell is in good hands. Enjoy!

[notredomer23]

Another poster didn't like it. That was one he has used for years. I'm sorry that I gave you the idea with my sig line from before.

Oh well, at least the cowbell is in good hands. Enjoy!

I actually saw the skit before your signiture believe it or not.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I know bubba, I'm just saying your cowbell avatar is....uhh, much loved.

[rontdtarchala]

yeah what he said man....

[Svoboda]

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site569/2007/0620/20070620__070621Floyd_300.jpg

Gophers fall on Floyd's list after unofficial visit

Cretin-Derham Hall wide receiver Michael Floyd, considered the state's best high school recruit, said the University of Minnesota has "dropped a notch" on his list after a disappointing unofficial visit to the campus last month.

Expressing concern about the "atmosphere" and about the talent level of the defensive backs who would challenge him in practice at Minnesota, Floyd told the Pioneer Press today that his top four choices are Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Minnesota, he said, is in the second tier with Iowa and Wisconsin.

Floyd, who also took unofficial visits last month to Wisconsin, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State, said, "It was just so different when I went to those places. It wasn't what I expected at the U. I didn't like some of the people I met. Some people said they really wanted me to come. Other people I met just seem to be saying it."

As for the defensive backs, Floyd said, "I'm looking for more competition, people that can make me better. I want to go up against better DBs in practice everyday."
Last season, the Gophers allowed 268.2 yards passing per game and ranked 117th out of 119 NCAA Division I programs in pass defense.

Landing Floyd, ranked No. 52 nationally among seniors and No. 8 among wide receivers by web siterivals.com, would be a major coup for new Gophers head coach Tim Brewster. Floyd emphasized that he likes Brewster and his staff and that his concerns about Minnesota had nothing to do with them.

"I think Brewster is a great guy," Floyd said. "I know he's working hard to bring people in and build up the program."

NCAA rules prohibit Brewster and his assistants from commenting on Floyd until he signs a national letter of intent in February.

Floyd had 63 catches last season for 1,240 yards and 16 touchdowns. He is the first Minnesota football player to earn a Rivals top 100 ranking since former Cretin star and current Twins catcher Joe Mauer was ranked No. 2 overall as a quarterback in 2001.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_6349996?source=most_viewed

[Svoboda]

Go read some of the comments to that story. Classy fanbase.

[irishunclebill]

Hate to say it but the comments are eerily similar to some I saw on certain ND message boards (not GH of course) after they heard rumors from the OSU boards about McCarthy.

[IrishKnight1023]

Hate to say it but the comments are eerily similar to some I saw on certain ND message boards (not GH of course) after they heard rumors from the OSU boards about McCarthy.

------Where? Not that I don't beleive you, but I haven't seen it anywhere.

[robdog_5]

Good riddence to Minny involved with Floyd, the one costant has been ND we need this guy to add some life to our WR

[irish21]

Definately a must get.

[Specnatz]

What I do not understand, what was so wrong about his comments? He praised the coaches, but if you walk around say UofH you would absolutely get the same reaction from students. If wants to get better, not saying how great he is. the only way you get better is going up better competition, even in practice. That is all he said he wanted. Sorry the truth hurts to UMinn but facts are facts.

[IrishCalves]

What I do not understand, what was so wrong about his comments? He praised the coaches, but if you walk around say UofH you would absolutely get the same reaction from students. If wants to get better, not saying how great he is. the only way you get better is going up better competition, even in practice. That is all he said he wanted. Sorry the truth hurts to UMinn but facts are facts.

It is the truth of the matter, but sometimes you have to play things as politically correct. Stuff like this is how you end up with bulletin board fodder.

[rontdtarchala]

no matter what a kid says some one will find a negative in it...human nature

[NDGirlzRock]

I don't think that he was negative....just alittle media inexperience. Could have been phrased better. But that's just pulling teeth.

[rontdtarchala]

thats right...I don't care anyway we need him and he will learn how to be pc...thank the lord I'm not in these kids shoes I personally think being pc is bulls__t...tell it like it is the world will be a better place

[robdog_5]

THey call it negative or chicken bleep. I call it honesty and the shame is you get blasted now a days for being honest it's a shame. Guy said his honest opinion of his visit and the reason he is not as high on Minny and the fans got bitter.

[IrishCalves]

THey call it negative or chicken bleep. I call it honesty and the shame is you get blasted now a days for being honest it's a shame. Guy said his honest opinion of his visit and the reason he is not as high on Minny and the fans got bitter.

Yeah... the fans reaction to his comments are exactly why Floyd felt the way he did when he visited. Talk about the "atmosphere"...

[mlcspinner]

Has anybody hear anything lately on Floyd ??

[untitledproject]

Highly recruited wide receiver Michael Floyd of Cretin-Derham Hall, on what he likes about Notre Dame, on GatorCountry.com: "They throw the ball, and I like coach (Charlie) Weis. He's a cool guy."



http://www.twincities.com/walters

Yah hear that Gopher Nation?

[mlcspinner]

"I like coach Weis" that sounds very good

[goirish41]

any word on how Floyd's Florida trip went? It was this past weekend, right?

[notredomer23]

Yeah, Floyd and Urbie's daughter are now going out. Hes all but a Florida lock.

[irishunclebill]

any word on how Floyd's Florida trip went? It was this past weekend, right?

Have to check, but I'm pretty sure it is next weekend.

[irishunclebill]

Floyd was supposed to go to Gainesville on Friday Night Lights weekend which starts July 20. He was not scheduled to participate in the Friday Night Lights workout anyway, and the free GatorBait post that I am linking does not list his name as an attendee. It's kind of interesting that they do not at least mention that he will be in town for the weekend, but they may be focusing on the attendees.

It would be nice if Floyd decided that going to a bar-b-q in Gainesviile in the middle of July is not such a great idea. On the other hand, I'd rather see him at one of Urban's love fests in the middle of July than the middle of January.

Friday Night Lights Countdown (http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=691242)

[goirish41]

thanks IUB.

[paddyman]

Floyd was supposed to go to Gainesville on Friday Night Lights weekend which starts July 20. He was not scheduled to participate in the Friday Night Lights workout anyway, and the free GatorBait post that I am linking does not list his name as an attendee. It's kind of interesting that they do not at least mention that he will be in town for the weekend, but they may be focusing on the attendees.

It would be nice if Floyd decided that going to a bar-b-q in Gainesviile in the middle of July is not such a great idea. On the other hand, I'd rather see him at one of Urban's love fests in the middle of July than the middle of January.

Friday Night Lights Countdown (http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=691242)

Yes, it is hard to beat a balmy 75 degrees in january. The rough part is the 95 degrees with 90% humidity which makes it seem over 100 degrees.

[NDGirlzRock]

As we speak in Central-Florida it is a cool 98 degrees with a humidity index of 106. Can we say "it's hot in Topeka!!" Anyone know what that quote is from get's a rep from me.

[marv81s]

As we speak in Central-Florida it is a cool 98 degrees with a humidity index of 106. Can we say "it's hot in Topeka!!" Anyone know what that quote is from get's a rep from me.

Foster's home for imaginary friends

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Damn you! My kids don't watch that show.

I do know this one. "Hi Spongebob, my name is.....Pat Back"

[NDGirlzRock]

You got it Marv!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'm shocked that Marv has time to learn things outside his normal 'viewings'.
LOL

[marv81s]

hahaha, its tough I'll admit that, but every now and then you need a break and enjoy the innocent entertainment

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

As we speak in Central-Florida it is a cool 98 degrees with a humidity index of 106. Can we say "it's hot in Topeka!!" Anyone know what that quote is from get's a rep from me.

i live in melbourne =D

did you go to the CFB awards at the disney boardwalk last winter?

[irishunclebill]

I'm not sure that I can handle any more good news today. Oh, forgot, yes I can today just started.

Anyway, Mike Floyd will not only be skipping Urbie's Friday Night Lights festivities this weekend, he is apparently also skipping the trip to Gainesville completely, and has no further plans to visit anywhere this summer. Waiting for some more confirmation on this, but I like it.

[IrishCalves]

It's still yesterday back in Illinois. :rolleyes:

Anywho, the Devil's advocate thought here is he doesn't visit UF now, but waits for an official visit in the fall. So this isn't exactly a bullet-proof sign of good news (as IUB alluded to, by mentioning he wanted confirmation surrounding the news), but 'til then I like the way that he's changing his tune. I just hope that the sound of this run away train's whistle is too alluring for Floyd to wait much longer.

[irishunclebill]

To tell you the truth, I'm not too worried about any Official Visits.

[irishunclebill]

It's still yesterday back in Illinois. :rolleyes:



LOL- Calves you are old enough to know by now that Eastern Time is the only time that counts. Us Eastern Timers rule you baby.:D

[NDGirlzRock]

i live in melbourne =D

did you go to the CFB awards at the disney boardwalk last winter?

Yep!!! I have friends that work at Disney so I kinda got back stage. (Sssshhhhhh! Only ND fans allowed!) Was next to Joe Thomas and man is that guy massive!

[Svoboda]

Cretin-Derham Hall's Michael Floyd said Minnesota "dropped a notch" during his disappointing recruiting visit last month. The star receiver apparently didn't respond well to coach Tim Brewster's recruiting plan, which went under the code name "Weekend of Begging."

http://www.twincities.com/ci_6374786?source=most_viewed
LMAO.

[irishunclebill]

WOW, they actually put the "Weekend of Begging" part in the local media. Brewster must not be making too many friends in the frozen tundra.

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

Yep!!! I have friends that work at Disney so I kinda got back stage. (Sssshhhhhh! Only ND fans allowed!) Was next to Joe Thomas and man is that guy massive!

cool, yeah i got in too. i was in the back row bleachers. it was a good time. i got to meet a lot of players

[Svoboda]

Floyd has Notre Dame and Ohio State out front:

Cretin-Derham Hall receiver Michael Floyd said that of the seven schools he's still considering, Notre Dame and Ohio State have emerged from the pack and that he's taking a wait-and-see approach with the Gophers.


Floyd, one of the nation's top receivers, said recently that he narrowed his list to Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. But it appears he's moving closer to a decision.

Notre Dame has long been rumored as Floyd's top choice, but he denied rumors that he's already given the Irish a silent verbal. He is hoping to take an official visit when Notre Dame plays host to USC on Oct. 20.

"I really like their coaches," he said. "They're real cool guys. They're real, not fake toward you. Some coaches [in recruiting] try to be something they're not."

Floyd said he also liked what he saw on his unofficial visit to Ohio State last month. He reiterated that he still is considering Minnesota but wants to see how the Gophers do in coach Tim Brewster's first season.

Floyd said he might follow the advice of his advisers and stop giving interviews on recruiting once his season starts.
"I want the focus to be on the team and us having a good season," he said.

http://www.startribune.com/512/story/1315818.html

[Sweeney6083]

hmmmmm

[iloveirish_12]

I think they really need him. He is going to be a very good WR. I still think he comes to ND.

[daytonirish]

Weekend of Begging that has to make recruits think real positive about the way the coaches think about the school and the team.

[IrishKnight1023]

I just don't see him going anywhere else when he feels that way about our staff.

[The Army Awakens]

Floyd sees the light at the end of the tunnel... There is no doubt in my mind on how he feels about ND and what ND can do...

Not long ago maybe four months, if Dan Buckner commits to us instead of Texas we wouldn't have this debate over Floyd because he would've already been on board...

My gut is telling me that we will get who we want to get from here on out.... No matter what circumstances lie behind each recruit...

[irishziggy]

i agree with you on this TAA.

I think we get ATH (Jeremy Brown), two WRs (Floyd and Baldwin), RB (Ryan Williams), OL (Trevor Robinson), two LBs (Filer and Sabino), and 1 surprise commit.

[goirish41]

no way ND takes 26 commitments this year. I can't see them taking any more than 24.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Capped at 25, I believe we take 23.

[NDGirlzRock]

Floyd sees the light at the end of the tunnel... There is no doubt in my mind on how he feels about ND and what ND can do...

Not long ago maybe four months, if Dan Buckner commits to us instead of Texas we wouldn't have this debate over Floyd because he would've already been on board...

My gut is telling me that we will get who we want to get from here on out.... No matter what circumstances lie behind each recruit...

Good to see you over here TAA! Luv your feedback concerning various topics. And I do agree about the Buckner/Floyd thing. I'd say that Floyd announces soon. Just my gut feeling!

[IrishKnight1023]

Capped at 25, I believe we take 23.

------I second that. I see Brown, Filer, Sabino, Floyd and an RB coming in this year.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I like big guts, and I cannot lie.

[ND Fanatic]

I'd like to see this class finish out with:

19) Filer
20) Floyd
21) Baldwin
22) Williams (or Thomas)
23) Sabino
24) Robinson

[rontdtarchala]

shoot I'll second that emotion NDF

[IrishCalves]

I'm pretty much with you on that one. I'd throw in Jeremy Brown with the list of kids I want if he comes in at DB, but its just too darn hard for me to trim anyone off that list.

We're going to be happy as fans, no matter what.

[DiegoIrish]

So whats the word fellas, is Floyd deciding this week?

[Fishin'_Irish]

When someone hears, it'll be posted here. I think it will be very soon though.

[mlcspinner]

I have always felt Floyd will be Irish, jsut a matter of time. No info for that just my feelings

[DiegoIrish]

The Buckeye Boards are saying the writing on the walls shows Floyd is IRISH just not official yet. NICE!!! What a relief.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Come on in, the water is warm.

[The Army Awakens]

I heard that he already gave his silent and is doing Flemming style... I'm not going to put him on the list in red ink but a pencil definitely...

[irishziggy]

I heard that he already gave his silent and is doing Flemming style... I'm not going to put him on the list in red ink but a pencil definitely...

lets hope he does it Fleming style, not Hale style :eek:

Anyway, i think it's obvious that Floyd's gonna be Irish, the question is how long til he announces.

[The Army Awakens]

Anyone else hear that Floyd is an EE... A minnesota poster on B&G had stated that...

That being one of our need areas... I think its possible we could see an EE from a wide receiver...

[NDGirlzRock]

Anyone else hear that Floyd is an EE... A minnesota poster on B&G had stated that...

That being one of our need areas... I think its possible we could see an EE from a wide receiver...

I think for him to be EE would be ideal. You have to think that CW wants a guy with Floyd's talent in the system as soon as humanly possible. Get that spring under his belt and man look out college football in the fall.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Do we have a jersey picked out for him as well? Let's get to commit first! LOL


(although I would think CW would favor him as an EE)

[NDGirlzRock]

Do we have a jersey picked out for him as well? Let's get to commit first! LOL


(although I would think CW would favor him as an EE)

I have either 25 or 81 in mind! LOL!

[NDisNCin2010]

with Filer now on board, if Floyd commits anyone after him is icing on this cake.
he has always been one of my Top 3 must gets: (Floyd, Filer and E Johnson.)

[rontdtarchala]

no doubt he's huge...come on young man pull the trigger

[Fishin'_Irish]

I have either 25 or 81 in mind! LOL!

In honor of Randy Moss, the one time ND commit? :D

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I like 88 myself.

[Irishkid]

i think 87 would be cool

[Irishkid]

either that or 81 like Tim Brown

[notredomer23]

88 taken. I dont think 87 is but personally i hope floyd takes 81

[stonebreakerwasgod]

These are hypotheticals. 25 is taken as well.

[goirish41]

How about 80. That's the number he wears now isn't it? Start a new tradition!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Omar Jenkins

[Svoboda]

How about 80. That's the number he wears now isn't it? Start a new tradition!
80 is taken by Richard Jackson and he's only a sophomore.

80 Jackson, Richard Wide Receiver 6-2 195 Sophomore
82 Parris, Robby Wide Receiver 6-4 185 Sophomore
83 Ragone, Mike Tight End 6-4 221 Freshman
84 Yeatman, Will Tight End 6-6 255 Sophomore
88 Reuland, Konrad Tight End 6-6 239 Sophomore
89 Carlson, John Tight End 6-6 250 Senior

So he could have 81, 85, 86, 87 or 89 as it will open up before he'd be playing.

[HoffVir]

1

EDIT: NM Hord will still be there.

[Fishin'_Irish]

He could take anything lower than 20 also. (As long as it isn't taken.)

[goirish41]

How about 9 after zibby leaves, since 80 is taken.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

That's a D number (usually)

[iloveirish_12]

How bout we make sure we get him first and then worry about the WR. But number 81 would be cool.

[NDGirlzRock]

In my previous post I said 25 (in honor of Rocket) or 81 (in honor of Timmy Brown). Honestly, I'd say 81 sounds the best!!!!

[KMac151993]

Lets just get the guy first...who cares what number he wears as long as he does his job once he gets here.

[indydomer]

Prince is 25.

[futurendcoach]

Everybody just needs to quit getting so hot in their pants.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Now I understand the negative reps.

[NDGirlzRock]

Right!!!!!

[DiegoIrish]

anyone know where there is some video of this guy that isnt premium info, the rivals ones dont work unless you're a member

[irishziggy]

http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54412&sport=1


in his profile there's highlight videos that are available on the right

[Svoboda]

anyone know where there is some video of this guy that isnt premium info, the rivals ones dont work unless you're a member
Your wish... is my command.

http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2202/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2465/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2466/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2467/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2599/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2600/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2601/

Now rep me.

[HereComeTheIrish]

Your wish... is my command.

http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2202/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2465/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2466/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2467/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2599/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2600/
http://thecdhraiders.prepsportsonline.com/video/2601/

Now rep me.

LOL...

[Fishin'_Irish]

Isn't that against man-law? lmao

[Svoboda]

Isn't that against man-law? lmao
What?

[DiegoIrish]

Its hard to tell by those videos how good of a player he is...theres a couple clips that show his speed and he looks to have great hands

[grantphilly]

No fruit in the Beer!

[DiegoIrish]

http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54412&sport=1


in his profile there's highlight videos that are available on the right

cant watch those for some reason, you must need to be a member.

[tedwick]

film looks good. slightly ot, but his film is much more impressive than our other main target, steve filer. i was just watching filers film, and it's less than impressive.

just thought i'd get that out there. floyd looks like that receiving threat we need.

[DiegoIrish]

Well they're both the #1 players in their state's respectively.

[NDGirlzRock]

That's like comparing an apple to a kumquat! Filer's film shows them fast hips and the guy can hit like a ton of bricks. Floyd's film shows great hands, patience, and wonderful stride. He is a red zone go to guy, but I don't see him breakin' it for the endzone very often. Leave that to Goodman.

[Svoboda]

film looks good. slightly ot, but his film is much more impressive than our other main target, steve filer. i was just watching filers film, and it's less than impressive.

just thought i'd get that out there. floyd looks like that receiving threat we need.
The problem is the Prep Sports Network's film is geared towards the big play -- ie a sack, fumble, etc.

[NDGirlzRock]

True! How much tape do you think that CW and the boys watch on a given recruit before they offer them?

[tedwick]

The problem is the Prep Sports Network's film is geared towards the big play -- ie a sack, fumble, etc.true. i mean, filer's film is good, and he looks like a quality LB... but do you remember all of us freaking out last year when chris donald's film hit the nets? i'm not saying filer won't be an excellent LB, and he certainly shows potential, but he doesn't look like a playmaker on film. filer has no "flying bodyslam" on his highlight reel. : D

mr. floyd, i apologize profusely for shanghai-ing your thread.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'm sorry...are we talking football, or WWE? :)

[tedwick]

I'm sorry...are we talking football, or WWE? :)were you around when this hit? jw. anyway, check the :35 mark. chris donald's film was ridiculous. this is what i wanted filer's tape to be.
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[futurendcoach]

yeah donald is more explosive, but no need to cut up our new recruit. wow what a highlight film donald has he was a five star bad ass.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Nothing more than what I would've done. Good hi-lites man.

[marv81s]

any kid that can play LB and knock the shit out of DD as a sophomore when DD was a senior, yeah, I'll take him on our team.

He'll be a 5 star just like that kid that f**ked us and went to Tenn so play where ever the 3rd or 4th place SEC team plays. Filer will be just as good as that kid by the time his senior season is done. Bank on it.

[NDGirlzRock]

Tell us how you really feel Marv!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Marv is a 'former' Marine. Forgive him. :)

[Tommy]

any kid that can play LB and knock the shit out of DD as a sophomore when DD was a senior, yeah, I'll take him on our team.

He'll be a 5 star just like that kid that f**ked us and went to Tenn so play where ever the 3rd or 4th place SEC team plays. Filer will be just as good as that kid by the time his senior season is done. Bank on it.

funny thing is I cant remember that kids name . he will be sorry

[rontdtarchala]

actually I agree with marv I really don't give one ....about donald he went some where else screw em filer is here...he's familia...faged abowd it!

[marv81s]

funny thing is I cant remember that kids name . he will be sorry

haha, i figured that this one stung you the most more than any of the others Tommy.

[ENIGMA]

and I just wanted to say that GH Rocks, and everyone here seems really nice. However, I was wondering does anybody know if Floyd will be Irish by the end of summer. Thank you and God Bless.

[mlcspinner]

love the avatar, and on floyd the only thing I can say is I hope so

[weis19]

i'am really starting to wonder about floyd? if we were such a lock what's the hold up?

[scooper]

i'am really starting to wonder about floyd? if we were such a lock what's the hold up?

Man, are we getting spoiled. It's July. Relax.

[scooper]

and I just wanted to say that GH Rocks, and everyone here seems really nice. However, I was wondering does anybody know if Floyd will be Irish by the end of summer. Thank you and God Bless.

I just can't get a good read on you. You're a tough one to figure out. Very mysterious, indeed.

[NDGirlzRock]

Luv the avatar....and yeah what scoopdilicious said. Relax it's only July.

[YoungIrish]

As long has he commits before his season starts we will be okay...now if we continues to wait I will get nervous..b/c I think I remember hearing that he will shut down his recruiting during his season and really not address anything with anyone...I'm just hoping he gives Charlie the commitment early...keeps it silent..and then announces during the AA game on NBC...cause I mean its fun to atleast see one guy pull and ND hat..

[therizz]

Welcome Enigma

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Luv the avatar....and yeah what scoopdilicious said. Relax it's only July.

Did you just say scoopdilicious?? That was uttlerly stonetastic! :D:p




(and that should be scoops legal name henceforth)

[scooper]

I'm thinking of legally making that my name.

[marv81s]

Think we should say this on every single page,

It is only July and we have 19 kids that have verbally committed to ND, everyone that is nervous, step away from the cliff and don't jump. Some kids wait to make it public for their own personel reasons, some actually wait it out till the Army All American game and/or espn's game.

No reason to worry about Floyd. Relax and enjoy.

[NDGirlzRock]

Did you just say scoopdilicious?? That was uttlerly stonetastic! :D:p




(and that should be scoops legal name henceforth)

Bowing!!! I nameth the Scoopdilious! Henceforth you shall have all of the benefits afford your title! (Which amount to nothing!)

[ENIGMA]

for making me feel so welcome. Yes, I do know it's only July, but I guess I am just getting greedy. Thank you & God Bless.

[Grady]

Is it Scoopdilious or Scoopdilicious?

Once you're knighted Scoopdilious, I don't think you can change it.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Ndgirlzrock has the correct spelling/pronunciation

[mlcspinner]

we need our own dictionary

[scooper]

we need our own dictionary

That's a spinneriffic idea!

[NDGirlzRock]

Eventhough this is Floyd's thread....let me just say that I think he is scoopdilious. We should get SVO to make up GH tees that say
Gold Helmet
It's Scoopdilious!

[IrishCalves]

To the "scoop" conversation: :D You guys 'n galz (<-- yes, that is an homage to your spelling) are nuts, in a good way.

As for Floyd, I think the way Floyd has handled visits is a positive indicator of ND's status. First, he canceled the FNL visit. If you want a conspiracy, feel free to say that's an indicator that he's silently pledged for the moment, and is adhereing to Weis's no visit policy. That said, Florida is the only school on his list that doesn't fit in with the rest of the picture, so to see them fail to achieve a summer visit bodes well. Keeping this a Midwestern battle is a good thing. Second, many of the quotes about his plans for official visits are open ended. He is not sure how many officials he'll take, maybe 1, maybe 2, maybe 3. Best part about that being, there is currently just one school with an official scheduled: Notre Dame. Thus its pretty clear that he isn't married to any official visit plans.

The tea leaves look like he's leaving the runway wide open for him to land in South Bend whenever he chooses. Could be this summer, could be that he wants to see the Irish in action this year before he pulls the trigger. But when I go back to the conspiracy theorist in me, when I ask myself, "If we don't get him, who does?" I don't come up with anybody.

UM is focused on guys like Baldwin, Smith, and Walker. OSU is focused on guys like Fuller, and Scott. Sure, they're keeping their lure in the lake with Floyd, but they're keeping the best lures in their tackle box for others. So who does that leave? Minnesota? Just read some of the articles from the papers up North for your answer on that one. Florida? Geography kills 'em on this one. And the other schools after that are just window dressings if you ask me. From a "winner by default" view, I still like our odds, very muchso.

[notredomer23]

good insight calves

[mikejND]

Calves I agree with what you said, but I thought I heard somewhere that Flyod wants to visit USC, you hear that?

[irish21]

I dont think Floyd has a USC offer.

[marv81s]

usc, last i heard, is not in the picture and I am almost certain they weren't on his list of favs.

this is a 3 horse race I believe with us, minny and osu, with minny falling out of the picture

[Fishin'_Irish]

He put Minny in the "second tier" a while back because his visit there failed to reach his expectations, evidently because their DB's weren't good enough to challenge him in practice.

[daytonirish]

On the Ohio State boards they were ripping a guy for saying that Floyd had OSU moving up his list. Some of them were saying thet had enough of the OSU-ND battles for recruits this year with losing both McCarthy and Filer.

[scooper]

On the Ohio State boards they were ripping a guy for saying that Floyd had OSU moving up his list. Some of them were saying thet had enough of the OSU-ND battles for recruits this year with losing both McCarthy and Filer.

:D:D:D:D

[NDGirlzRock]

Music to the drunk ears hey Scoopdilicious? By the way did you see my mission impossible reply to this thread earlier?

[scooper]

Music to the drunk ears hey Scoopdilicious? By the way did you see my mission impossible reply to this thread earlier?

I think that was in the Gold Club forum. And yes, mission complete. Columbus will never be the same. ;)

[NDGirlzRock]

Awesome!!!

[napoleonbuck]

On the Ohio State boards they were ripping a guy for saying that Floyd had OSU moving up his list. Some of them were saying thet had enough of the OSU-ND battles for recruits this year with losing both McCarthy and Filer.

I don't think Floyd is seriously considering us right now. We seem to be concentrating on Lamar Thomas(who has Ted Ginn type speed) and Jeff Fuller(who has basically dominated every camp he's gone to, though he seems like he might want to stay close to home).

Maybe Floyd is impressed with our WR pedigree and he is seriously considering us, but I doubt it. We lead for two top 100 receivers in Scott and Thomas, and we already have 2 top 100 receivers in the fold, so we're doing awesome in receiver recruiting.

[frosh]

so i'm hearing august, but one of my friends thinks he'll wait till his official. what does everyone else think?

[irishdan123084]

We lead for two top 100 receivers in Scott and Thomas, and we already have 2 top 100 receivers in the fold, so we're doing awesome in receiver recruiting.[/QUOTE]

which scott are you talking about? and do you mean carlton thomas jr.?

[benneboy]

We lead for two top 100 receivers in Scott and Thomas, and we already have 2 top 100 receivers in the fold, so we're doing awesome in receiver recruiting.



which scott are you talking about? and do you mean carlton thomas jr.?

napoleonbuck is a buckeye fan who contributes a lot of good info on the ND boards about OSU and OSU/ND recruits

he is talking about OSU recruits

[RichardRiot]

We lead for two top 100 receivers in Scott and Thomas, and we already have 2 top 100 receivers in the fold, so we're doing awesome in receiver recruiting.

which scott are you talking about? and do you mean carlton thomas jr.?[/QUOTE]

He is talking about Cordale Scott and Lamar Thomas (who he specifically referenced in his post). As indicated in the preceeding post - Buckeye recruits

[daytonirish]

Napoleonbuck, I didn't mean anything negative about OSU. I was just relaying what I had seen on their board. And by the way, the way recruiting is going for OSU and N.D. I think both of us his pretty happy.

[napoleonbuck]

No need to apologize. I get embarassed reading some of the things people say on some Ohio State boards. The Ohio State scout board is borderline unreadable most of the time.

That's one of the reasons I'd rather post here than on those boards.

[jfschellcrna]

yeah buck, i feel the same way about the nd scout board. man, it just creates too much angst................

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Quality control: Good thing.

[HoffVir]

Quality control: Good thing.

Then how'd Svo let you in here?!

[NDGirlzRock]

Then how'd Svo let you in here?!

Be nice...Napoleon is ok...occasionally he has his moments, but that's to be expected from a bluckeye fan. Just kidding Napoleon!!!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Then how'd Svo let you in here?!


I'm still figuring that one out myself. Hey, everyone has bad days.

[daytonirish]

Hey I for one do enjoy reading napoleonbucks threads. He does have good stuff about recruits and unlike on other boards the talk here is not about defaming eachother or the recruits.

[tedwick]

Then how'd Svo let you in here?!ZING!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Oh no, zinged again. :)

[Nardo!]

I can still loathe Ohio State right?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

You are free for takeoff.

[Svoboda]

Still good bets: That Cretin-Derham Hall wide receiver Michael Floyd ends up at Notre Dame, and former Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks coach Kevin Constantine of the Houston Aeros ends up succeeding Jacques Lemaire with the Wild.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_6503682?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com

[irishunclebill]

Still good bets: That Cretin-Derham Hall wide receiver Michael Floyd ends up at Notre Dame, and former Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks coach Kevin Constantine of the Houston Aeros ends up succeeding Jacques Lemaire with the Wild.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_6503682?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com

Love that one, especially coming from the hometown press.

[NDGirlzRock]

Awesome....luv it when a plan comes together!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Thanx Colonel.

[marv81s]

i thought for sure he would pull the trigger before July

[irishziggy]

i always thought he'd be a seasonal commit, but a lot of posters sounded like they had great info that he'd be committing ASAP. Now Im not sure when he commits, but Im happy to believe that he'll end up Irish.

[NDisNCin2010]

Love that one, especially coming from the hometown press.

in my best "Mr Burns from The Simpsons" voice...rubbing hands together..."excellent"

[YoungIrish]

I would think he would commit before his season starts...My theory is still that he told Charlie hey Im on board dont give away my spot..but I would like to announce at the AA game...Thats why he wont be visiting any schools anytime soon...

[frosh]

I would think he would commit before his season starts...My theory is still that he told Charlie hey Im on board dont give away my spot..but I would like to announce at the AA game...Thats why he wont be visiting any schools anytime soon...

i think its likely he will commit sometime this month

[NDGirlzRock]

I would think he would commit before his season starts...My theory is still that he told Charlie hey Im on board dont give away my spot..but I would like to announce at the AA game...Thats why he wont be visiting any schools anytime soon...

Intriguing thought!!! Only thing that could put a wrench in it is if he decides to take some officals. We shall see.

[mlcspinner]

NO officals Floyd PLEASE

[IrishKnight1023]

I heard that Crabtree claims that Ohio State is the team to beat for Floyd with Notre Dame as the darkhorse. LAUGHABLE That may be the worst prediction I've heard this year. All of a sudden ND is the "Darkhorse"? LOL

[NDGirlzRock]

I heard that Crabtree from claims that Ohio State is the team to beat for Floyd with Notre Dame as the darkhorse. LAUGHABLE That may be the worst prediction I've heard this year. All of a sudden ND is the "Darkhorse"? LOL

Right...I think Crabtree has too many crabs in his bellfree!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

NDG..you are too much. :)

[weis19]

rivals has just changed floyd's favorite to us from osu.very strange.

[NDGirlzRock]

NDG..you are too much. :)

Hey I gotta million of them.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I can't wait.

[irishunclebill]

I heard that Crabtree claims that Ohio State is the team to beat for Floyd with Notre Dame as the darkhorse. LAUGHABLE That may be the worst prediction I've heard this year. All of a sudden ND is the "Darkhorse"? LOL

It's the other way around. Maybe somebody screwed up, but ND is definitely not the darkhorse here.

[YoungIrish]

Man I wanna see him in the Irish uni for the next 4 years..hes gonna be a good one...if he would just commit already lol...patience I know

[napoleonbuck]

I'm pretty sure it's Notre Dame as the favorite with Ohio state as the darkhorse. Or maybe he confused Floyd with another Minnesotan that we lead for, Willie Mobley.

Either way, this adds to the reason why I only think Rivals is good at ranking Southern prospects. Anything north of the mason-dixon line and they're clueless.

[marv81s]

Either way, this adds to the reason why I only think Rivals is good at ranking Southern prospects. Anything north of the mason-dixon line and they're clueless.

Couldn't agree with you more about this

[IrishKnight1023]

I've heard that it was a mistake and it was switched back to ND is the team to beat with O$U being the darkhorse.

[NDGirlzRock]

I've heard that it was a mistake and it was switched back to ND is the team to beat with O$U being the darkhorse.

Just goes to prove my theory that neither Scout nor Rivals has any clue as to what transpires on their boards. Hell Scout has had Aaron Nagels brother listed as having an offer for weeks now. Let me guess it's a small oversite on their part!!! Small my butt!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Just goes to prove my theory that neither Scout nor Rivals has any clue as to what transpires on their boards. Hell Scout has had Aaron Nagels brother listed as having an offer for weeks now. Let me guess it's a small oversite on their part!!! Small my butt!

If that were the case (having an offer), I speculate that he already would have committed.

So yes, I agree.

[YoungIrish]

Yea hes a little undersized...but back to Floyd...has he said when he plans on announcing...he just seems to be taking him time..has he said he wants to wait till the end of the year...Im guessing hes not an EE...

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

no announcement date has been set or even mentioned.

[mlcspinner]

on DD there are some posts saying he has made his decisions and he has chosen ND no news on an announcement. just thought I would pass it on

[irishunclebill]

on DD there are some posts saying he has made his decisions and he has chosen ND no news on an announcement. just thought I would pass it on


There seems to be a general consensus everywhere that Floyd is a dreaded "silent commit". However, the specific info you are referencing was originally posted on DD on 7/22. At that time the poster had no idea as to when an announcement might take place, and unfortunately that is the dilemma that seems to face all ND fans at this point as to when Floyd might commit.

[notredomer23]

give or take 2 days he commits by august 10th

[NDGirlzRock]

give or take 2 days he commits by august 10th

Source of this info please!

[notredomer23]

Source of this info please!

my gut

[YoungIrish]

It would be a huge pick up...last real player we NEED to get...everything else is just a plus...Ive heard rumors hes already a silent...But I dunno...Why wouldnt he just announce it already..unless waiting for the AA game...but we will know if he is commited if he doesnt take anymore visits...so far so good...

[irishunclebill]

my gut


LOL- at least it wasn't your gnarus.

[irishdan123084]

i've been hearing rumors that floyd isn't so pro-irish as we thought. i know he wants to wait to see how Minn. does, but has anyone been hearing differently. I have been getting a bad feeling for a couple weeks now. hopefully it's just gas...

[irishunclebill]

The rumors are that he wants to wait to see how Minnesota does before committing, but those rumors are coming from Minnesota, and may not count for much. On the other hand, one inside source who claims to be connected to the ND coaching staff claims that he has been told that Floyd is not a ND silent commit. That info may be correct, but ask yourself this question, if Floyd really is a ND silent commit why on earth would a member of the ND coaching staff confirm that info one way or the other, kind of defeats the purpose of the recruit's silent commit, and at the same time could very well alienate the recruit.

[GoshenGipper]

Another thing you have to consider is that afer his last ND visit he didn't end up going to Florida as he once planned as well as the fact that he didn't schedule any other summer visits with any schools or set up official visits to any other school. To me that could very well indicate that he is commited but he is folling Weis's policy of "if you're looking, we're looking". Maybe he wants to have some fun with it and annouce on a big stage. Who could blame him, most of us like attention like that at some point in our life.

[scooper]

I'm a long way from worrying about this kid. It's only early August.

[irishunclebill]

Good point GG. It's really very simple with Floyd. If he does not visit any other school he is most likely a silent commit, if he does then you know he is not, or at least he is not anymore. That is the beauty of CW's new policy in this regard.

[NDgrandson]

I would not pay much attention to the Minnesota rumors. He was quoted after his visit with some remarks about their CBs and not wanting to even practice vs that level of competition. We'll wait. He'll verbal.

[IrishKnight1023]

He also said he didn't really like the people. I don't see him going to home state U at all. Ask yourself this question Do you see him verbaling anywhere else but ND?

[NDgrandson]

He also said he didn't really like the people. I don't see him going to home state U at all. Ask yourself this question Do you see him verbaling anywhere else but ND?

NO. :)

However, the sting from last year is what we're feeling. The longer this plays out the higher the likelihood of him considering other options (Regis:mad:).

[irishunclebill]

Ask yourself this question Do you see him verbaling anywhere else but ND?



N O

[mlcspinner]

Floyd is going to be Irish, if he is not already, I truly believe that.

[notredomer23]

Ask yourself this question Do you see him verbaling anywhere else but ND?



N O

CORRECT!!!!!

[notredomer23]

seriously if floyd is not irish, i will saw my nuts off

[Akron Irish]

seriously if floyd is not irish, i will saw my nuts off

Never bet the balls.

[marv81s]

worked for me on butler

[weis19]

maybe offering walker will push floyd alittle faster?

[daytonirish]

Offering Walker is not going to push Floyd. We have offers out to a guy by the name of Baldwin also. We also had a offer to Butler. Those offers didn't seem to push Floyd, why would this offer to Walker?

[irishunclebill]

Walker's offer has everything to do with Butler, and nothing to do with Floyd.

[NDisNCin2010]

are you saying that if Floyd was a commit right now that Walker still gets the offer?

[therizz]

Yes

[irishdan123084]

are you saying that if Floyd was a commit right now that Walker still gets the offer?

of course he does because even though we would like to imagine we live in perfect world and ND is on top of their list, floyd and baldwin haven't committed. we haven't heard from odoms and we already lost buckner and alexander. we can't let what happened on signing day last year happen to us again. don't get me wrong, i really hope we land floyd and baldwin and the signs point to ND right now, but until their john hancock states that they are playing for the irish, we can't be too careful.

[irishunclebill]

Yes

What he said!

[mlcspinner]

I feel as long as Floyd does not make any officials to any other school he is Irish

[Irish93]

Agreed. You would think that most kids would take the opportunity to visit some schools in the summer while their schedule is lighter. Since he hasn't visited anywhere, I take that as a positive sign (same with Robinson). Quiet is good.

[weis19]

i really really hope so? does anyone have a theory why we are having trouble landing elite receivers - i know kamara and goodman-(maybe elite) but losing little,benn,butler,austin, etc.

[marv81s]

me personally, I think Little was a wussy that got cold feet at that last minute, butler is a primadona asshole, benn screwed us, flat out no other way to put it, and went where the money, I mean, where he wanted to be "the man", I don't remember austin (don't want to remember austin is more like it ;))

I am scratching my head and wondering too why WRs ranked as "elite" don't flock to ND either, but from what I am reading on the Net on the reviews of the practices so far this week on the WRs and Duval, and the older WRs, I don't feel all that uncomfortable as I did after watching the spring game.

But we still need Floyd and Baldwin or Deion would be fantastic to say the least.

[KamaraPolice]

I feel as long as Floyd does not make any officials to any other school he is Irish

I take you one step up. I think if Floyd refuses to talk to anyone but Charlie Weis, his mom, and 1 other family member chosen by Weis, then Floyd is Irish.