'08 GA DT Omar Hunter (Florida LOI)

[Svoboda]

Defensive tackle
Buford (GA) Buford

Ht: 6-foot-1
Wt: 295 lbs

[untitledproject]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z103/tadillac007/omar.jpg

Boom, headshot!

[IrishKnight1023]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z103/tadillac007/omar.jpg

Boom, headshot!

-------Beautifully done...

[Danman]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z103/tadillac007/omar.jpg

Boom, headshot!

Nice...

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Somebody must have eaten his pizza on saturday.

[Svoboda]

Hunter was recently bumped up to a 4 star prospect in the Scout Rankings.

[IrishKnight1023]

Hunter was recently bumped up to a 4 star prospect in the Scout Rankings.

---If they bump him up one more star they'd be more accurate.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He has all year to impress, as does Golic, Goodman, and Fauria.

[IrishKnight1023]

Stone, why the nickname Goodwin?...or is that just a brain fart.

[NDgrandson]

He's hoping Goodman can run as fast as Tom Goodwin (ex-Dodger).

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I see Omar as being a beast. Maybe I'm being optomistic, but this guy has not gotten his just dessets (well-maybe he had a couple). Mark this down, he looks to me like someone who will get some quality time as early as sophomore year.

[NDGirlzRock]

Have you seen his pics on Rivals....damn if looks were a measure of how this kid plays...get your kids off of the streets! I agree with you Stoney! The young man ought to kick a** and take names for CB!

[IrishCalves]

He's the spitting image of a 3-4 NT prospect. Both him and Newman, its great. I know the competition he has faced is usually too afraid to give a serious effort in blocking him, but man is he talented. He's just what the doctor ordered at NT. This was huge, literally, and figuratively, what with the UM upset and what it does for our class... it turned some heads for sure.

[IrishKnight1023]

Rivals now has Omar as running a 4.7 :eek:

Hmmm we thought Patchan was an athletic freak for running a 4.7, well it just seems more impressive that Omar already weighing 300 pounds has done just that. I gotta beleive theres not a DT better than him in the country and the only thing holding back rankings wise is more film and not being tall enough.

http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=58964

[irish21]

I had no idea he could run anywhere near a 4.7. I hope this kid get his national respect throughout this season. He certainly deserves a 5th star. I think I have a mancrush on him.

[YoungIrish]

Speed kills...wow thats crazy though...thats alot of weight to be running a 4.7...he is going to be one heck of a DT..

[IrishKnight1023]

I had no idea he could run anywhere near a 4.7. I hope this kid get his national respect throughout this season. He certainly deserves a 5th star. I think I have a mancrush on him.

-----Don't we all, don't we all.....

[Fishin'_Irish]

4.7! Holy Cowamunga! Scariest part is that that time is only going to get better. I feel sorry for whoever's blocking him.

[untitledproject]

4.7! Holy Cowamunga! Scariest part is that that time is only going to get better. I feel sorry for whoever's blocking him.

Someone's going to block him?

[Fishin'_Irish]

Someone's going to block him?

You make a good point. I feel sorry for whoever he tackles. Or semi-truck plows, which would probably be more appropriate.

[NDGirlzRock]

If memory serves there was another guy that played at ND that everyone said was too short and look how he turned out! Chris Zorich! I don't see that 6'1" is too short, if anything play NT at that height might give him more leverage on the trees on the OL. I would love to see Brewster try and block him! Ain't gonna happen boys! This guy is gonna be great! That 5th star is comin' this year!

[NDisNCin2010]

me too, i dont think being tall is what you want in a 3-4 NG re: the leverage thing. occupy the C/G, fill up space, and let the LB's blow it up. 6'1 3 bills running a 4.7 will do just fine...

[daytonirish]

All of the news you here about the commits we've gotten on def. is gettin very exciting. Can't wait to get to see them next year on the field. And I think the def. this year will be improved . If they play very well this year, can we start to imagine the kids lining up to play for Corwin and the Irish.

[IrishKnight1023]

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-144386&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

Hunter logged plenty of time getting back into shape for his final prep season, trimming his 40-yard dash time to an even 4.7, increasing his bench press to 425 pounds and topping out his squat at 475 pounds. Hunter said doctors gave him the green light two weeks ago, but it's still a long journey back to football shape after a rehab that was often limited to swimming.

---------BEAST

[rontdtarchala]

Jesus Jesus Jesus Can Ya Let The Young Man Atleast Show What He Can Do Before You Hack On Him...short My Butt He's Gonna Kick It!

[IrishKnight1023]

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/stories/20070812/localsports/190251.shtml

"I talked to Coach Weis the other day, and he just asked me how I am doing, when school starts, and he is just happy to have me on board."

[GhostSpirit]

Hopefully this isn't anything serious, and hopefully he isn't injury plagued..

By David Purdum | Monday, August 13, 2007, 07:41 PM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Buford’s Omar Hunter recently set a school record by bench pressing 415 pounds.

Hunter has his teammate T.J. Pridemore to thank. Without Hunter knowing, Pridemore slipped a couple of five pound weights onto the bar before the big fellow attempted the lift.

The news wasn’t all good for Hunter, though. A recent MRI revealed that the Notre Dame commitment has a slight tear in meniscus in his right knee.

Hunter doesn’t expect it to be an issue during the regular season.

http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/prepsports/entries/2007/08/13/north_gwinnett_1.html

[Pete]

Hopefully this isn't anything serious, and hopefully he isn't injury plagued..

By David Purdum | Monday, August 13, 2007, 07:41 PM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Buford’s Omar Hunter recently set a school record by bench pressing 415 pounds.

Hunter has his teammate T.J. Pridemore to thank. Without Hunter knowing, Pridemore slipped a couple of five pound weights onto the bar before the big fellow attempted the lift.

The news wasn’t all good for Hunter, though. A recent MRI revealed that the Notre Dame commitment has a slight tear in meniscus in his right knee.

Hunter doesn’t expect it to be an issue during the regular season.

http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/prepsports/entries/2007/08/13/north_gwinnett_1.html


The injury just solidifies his position as an ND recruit.

[weis19]

incredible!

[IrishKnight1023]

Yeah it won't be an "issue" until after the season when he gets surgery like every other ND commit.

[GoshenGipper]

It's really not that bad of an injury as long as he gets it taken care of and makes sure it heals right. I should know, I've torn the meniscus in both of my knees, along with quite a few other injuries to go along with it in my left knee.

[IrishKnight1023]

Omar Hunter deep in thought......

[IrishKnight1023]

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=2739&SectionID=7&SubSectionID=7&S=1

"I hope I can come in and get some playing time right off the bat, but I'm going to have to work hard for that."

His 415-pound bench press is a school record and his 450-pound squat and 325-pound power clean aren't bad either considering he's been in rehabiliation for a broken leg all summer. And just for good measure, Hunter runs a 4.73-second 40-yard dash, which he attributes to his background as a running back.

[therizz]

I seriously can't believe that Omar would run a 4.73. That's absolutely crazy.

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

that's faster than maurice clarret

[NDgrandson]

I changed my avatar. What the hell kind of a picture is that? "Let's put on our full uniform and take some pics deep in thought at the lake."

I think Hunter is a unique character that we are going to love. 90% of his pics are mean and serious. 10% are either odd or he has a HUGE smile. He has charisma.

[Tommy]

I changed my avatar. What the hell kind of a picture is that? "Let's put on our full uniform and take some pics deep in thought at the lake."

I think Hunter is a unique character that we are going to love. 90% of his pics are mean and serious. 10% are either odd or he has a HUGE smile. He has charisma.
I like the contrast calm before the storm

[NDGirlzRock]

I changed my avatar. What the hell kind of a picture is that? "Let's put on our full uniform and take some pics deep in thought at the lake."

I think Hunter is a unique character that we are going to love. 90% of his pics are mean and serious. 10% are either odd or he has a HUGE smile. He has charisma.

So true....not that I liked the guy but I see Hunter as a Warren Sapp type of guy, mean and nasty, but Hunter is only mean and nasty on the field. Sapp was a jerk off of the field.

[IrishKnight1023]

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=673803

Grove City (Ohio) vs. Buford (Ga.) 11:30 A.M.
The Greyhounds struggled last year as they finished 4-6. Grove City opened up the season last weekend against Worthington Kilbourne and they found themselves on the wrong end of a 28-0 score. Quarterback Elijah Smurthwaite completed 23 of 40 passes for 305 yards. His main target was Robbie Grooms who caught eight balls for 135 yards in a losing effort.

Buford won 12 straight games last season prior to losing in the third round of the state playoffs and they should be a serious contender to win it all this year. The Wolves defense is led by defensive tackle Omar Hunter a Notre Dame commitment and linebacker T.J. Pridemore who is headed to Georgia Tech. The offense is led by running back Demtrius Murray a South Florida pledge and Tyler King his lead blocker at full back.

Prediction: Buford 35, Grove City 7

[NDGirlzRock]

Well IK wasn't too far off....check out this free article over on Scout! It is glowing of Hunter's abilities!!! We found our nosetackle boys!

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=674748

[mlcspinner]

that's awesome!!!

[NDisNCin2010]

September 2, 2007

Hunter dominant in Buford win


Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Football Recruiting



CANTON, Ohio - In the opener of the 2007 Herbstreit Classic in Canton, Buford, Ga. defeated Grove City, Ohio 34-7 and Notre Dame defensive tackle commitment Omar Hunter was a man amongst boys. Hunter, a 6-foot-1, 311-pound ball of terror, toyed with the Grove City offensive line for much of the day.

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[stew654]

Here is a good pic of Omar closin in for the kill. What a difference maker this guy is gonna be.

http://lpe.ajc.com/gallery/view/sports/2007/0907/0901bufordhs/

[IrishKnight1023]

Dude you could make a highlight video of just this one game from Omar. If he doesn't get a 5th star when it's all said and done it's robbery.

http://notredame.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&pkey=&vidtype=publisher&vidid=521

[tedwick]

Dude you could make a highlight video of just this one game from Omar. If he doesn't get a 5th star when it's all said and done it's robbery.

http://notredame.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&pkey=&vidtype=publisher&vidid=521wow. he is a big boy. very impressive film.

[IrishKnight1023]

Highlights of Bufords victory over Grove City. Scroll down from Cardinal Mooneys game on main screen and it's the game after Rudolphs team Elder.

http://friday.rivals.com/friday.asp

[irishunclebill]

No let down for Omar & Buford after their return from the Herbie Classic. The "D" forced 5 turnovers and gave up less than 150 yards of Total Offense as they smoked the 7th ranked team in Georgia by a score of 40-0.

[domehead]

caught the game on the NFL channel early Saturday...the dude is a beast.

[irishunclebill]

After Big Omar had 3 sacks for Buford in the Herbie Classic game he received over 100 phone calls from other colleges including Florida, Michigan, Georgia, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and Auburn. A virtual plethora of scumbags, ah, but that is CFB recruiting. Omar says that he is 100% committed to ND and he seems to find the attention somewhat amusing.

[NDisNCin2010]

Hunter is definitely being Hunted by the rest of the NCAA...this one CB and CW CANNOT lose!
stay true to your word Omar! It is all you have in this life that no one else can take from you.

[daytonirish]

Guys I think alot of are commits are being hounded by other coaches and none of it is going to be pretty when they talk about N.D. I think all of are commits will stay true to their word and sign with N.D. in Feb.

[marv81s]

If we ND was playing well, other NCAA coach's would just use some other issue against ND, from stupid shit such as ND's lack of diversity (my fav), to lack of a social scene (another personal fav).

There will always be negative recruiting, it is up to the kids to either ignore it, or go and visit. I agree with what Charlie said this past National Signing Day, you can't get mad at the coach's, they are just doing their job, it is all on the kids to either A) be true to their word and honor their committment or B) go back on their word and go and visit a school.

Let's not forget that ND got a couple kids just last year that verbaled to other schools in Gray and Smith. Its all part of the game, but as of right now, I can't see any of our present committs going back on their word.

[Irish93]

Notre Dame-bound Hunter offered by the USC Trojans

When Pete Carroll talks, recruits listen. Even ones already committed to Notre Dame.

Buford’s Omar Hunter visited with Carroll over the phone Tuesday and received an offer from the coach of top-ranked Southern Cal.

“It was pretty exciting. Southern Cal, that’s pretty big,” said Hunter, who verbally committed to Notre Dame in June.

That doesn’t mean the blue-chip defensive tackle has changed his mind about heading to South Bend.

“I’m sticking with Notre Dame for right now,” Hunter said.

Buford coach Jess Simpson said several schools, including Florida, Tennessee and Auburn, still contact Hunter, who is ranked as the sixth best defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com and the No. 78 prospect overall.

The 6-0, 300-pound Hunter, who can dunk a basketball, leads No. 1 Buford with 19 quarterback pressures and three forced fumbles.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2007/09/26/jackson_elimina.html

[domehead]

"for right now"????????????????????????

[marv81s]

I know, i hit the stress button when I saw that too, but Hunter has said in the past, as recently as september 26, that he is solid with the Irish unless there is a coaching change. If that doesn't happen, and we all know it won't, Omar is a solid ND commit

[daytonirish]

The way these def.recruits have talked about Corwin and the way he's connected with them, I really don't think we will lose any of them either.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I think we're fine.

[HeavenKnows]

Pete Carroll and USC are very persistent to the point of being noxious.

[cman1787]

Pete Carroll and USC are very persistent to the point of being noxious.

he really is. i want to kick his ass for this lol.

this has me worried. he said it was exciting to be offered and if he was truly commited he wouldn't be accepting phone calls from other schools, not to mention the "for now" part.

[marv81s]

"right now" = as long as Weis is the head coach

don't waste your time worrying about it

[IrishCalves]

"right now" = as long as Weis is the head coach

don't waste your time worrying about it

I also think Corwin is key. If Rick Minter was on the sidelines next weekend, I'm pretty sure we'd see a bunch of guys jump ship, and Omar would be one of them.

But, we all know that isn't happening, so lets keep breathing and hope we get a couple "W's" under our belt, so we can stop hemming and hawing about the "what ifs?".

[daytonirish]

We also have to look at it in another way. Do we want to be going up agianst USC, Fla., TOSU, Tex, Okla., of the college football world for recruits. Or do we go back to the old way and take whoever wants to come to N.D.

[NDisNCin2010]

We also have to look at it in another way. Do we want to be going up agianst USC, Fla., TOSU, Tex, Okla., of the college football world for recruits. Or do we go back to the old way and take whoever wants to come to N.D.


YES...and...NO

[JMR8]

We go against the big boys. It has proven to be a lot better so far. Of course we take the solid players that want to come, but you have to go out there and snag some away too. It is the only way to get a top ream year after year.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

What Marv said ^

[NDisNCin2010]

YES...and...NO


for the record, by this response i meant YES we go against the big boys and NO we don just take anyone who wants to come here...


FYI: i know it doesnt feel like it lately but...we ARE the big boys.

[daytonirish]

Thank you NDisNCin2010, even though I forgot to use ? at the end of my questions. you were able to figure that out.;)

[jonesman]

Guys,
Welcome to the ulta ugly world of BIG college football. With the internet today we will see stuff like this all the time. You all know that CW and his staff are working their tails off to get the best kids possible for ND. I am sure that Omar will make a good decision. Keep the faith and understand that it is tough to be these kids today with every second of their life being watched on by recruiting services and internet folks.

[NDGirlzRock]

Holy Snikes Batman!!! For real what Marv said!!! Do I smell a 5th Star being awarded to this young man soon???

[daytonirish]

I don't know about a 5*, but with both USC and Fla., after him could we posibly see are first 6* player?

[NDisNCin2010]

not for nothing but Poodle offering a guy who is a verbal to ND just pisses me off to no end on so many levels.
Charlie and Corwin ought to offer every one of Poodles verbals just to piss him off.
woulndt mind kalil and butler thats for usre...
aaahhhh-i know this is sour grapes, and i dont really mean it but having a bad ND day/week/month with all this reuland stewrt, hunter, 0-4 news...

[mikejND]

I also think the Poodle did it because he doesn't want to see this guy in the future. I'm sure that's how he felt about Darius Flemming.

[RichardRiot]

FWIW, I agree with Marv that the 'for now' comment relates to the earlier interview where Omar said that as long as Weis is the coach he is still committed.

I don't believe that Omar is wavering, but let's say for argument's sake that he is. The guy is a terrific player, but if the current adversity would sway him from coming, than he was never really 'committed' anyways.

Going off topic here, but I see this as comparable to situation with the US Men's basketball team and the woes/embarrassment on the international stage. After the last several years of dismal results, some guys were gun-shy about playing - they didn't want to be associated with losing. Those are the types of guys that Coack K DOESN'T/SHOULDN'T want; he wants the guys that WANT to play and bring back the pride.

You want the guys who want the ball in their hands in the last seconds; you want the FG kicker who wants to have to make the 40yd FG with under a minute to play and the team down by 2pts; you want Kirk Gibson, injured and barely able to walk - but wanting to pinch hit to win the series.

You don't want guys that say, "sh1t, the team is not doing so well, maybe I'll go somewhere esle". Those guys were already somewhere else.

I don't believe that Omar is one of 'those' guys. But, that is just my opinion

[NDGirlzRock]

FWIW, I agree with Marv that the 'for now' comment relates to the earlier interview where Omar said that as long as Weis is the coach he is still committed.

I don't believe that Omar is wavering, but let's say for argument's sake that he is. The guy is a terrific player, but if the current adversity would sway him from coming, than he was never really 'committed' anyways.

Going off topic here, but I see this as comparable to situation with the US Men's basketball team and the woes/embarrassment on the international stage. After the last several years of dismal results, some guys were gun-shy about playing - they didn't want to be associated with losing. Those are the types of guys that Coack K DOESN'T/SHOULDN'T want; he wants the guys that WANT to play and bring back the pride.

You want the guys who want the ball in their hands in the last seconds; you want the FG kicker who wants to have to make the 40yd FG with under a minute to play and the team down by 2pts; you want Kirk Gibson, injured and barely able to walk - but wanting to pinch hit to win the series.

You don't want guys that say, "sh1t, the team is not doing so well, maybe I'll go somewhere esle". Those guys were already somewhere else.

I don't believe that Omar is one of 'those' guys. But, that is just my opinion

I'm that kicker boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Omar is the NT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lionelhutz]

I guess Omar Hunter is taking an official visit to USC! You knew it was only a matter of time before pete went after him. I could only imagine what that staff will be telling him.

[irishunclebill]

I guess Omar Hunter is taking an official visit to USC! You knew it was only a matter of time before pete went after him. I could only imagine what that staff will be telling him.

Any source for this info?

[irishunclebill]

I guess I will answer my own question. The source that I see is a USC fan posting or just flaming on the II free board. It may be true but I think we need a better source than that before saying this is true.

Do you have a more reliable source of info for this?

[Akron Irish]

I heard it from the chinchilla too

[NDisNCin2010]

if he visits USC (or anyone else) does "Cholly Pull the Scholly"?
is that the new policy?

[marv81s]

if he visits USC (or anyone else) does "Cholly Pull the Scholly"?
is that the new policy?

if its true, fine

Mr Kabongo, you still interested?

[irishunclebill]

if he visits USC (or anyone else) does "Cholly Pull the Scholly"?
is that the new policy?

No, "Cholly Does Not Pull the Scholly", (I like that) it's the "if you're looking, we're looking policy", which means that if CW is true to his word, any confirmation of a Hunter Official Visit should be met with a new offer going out to a Defensive Lineman.

[LA Playa]

How true are the rumors about visiting UF,GA and USC? I hope it's not true. I can't find any info. All I found was that he still strong on ND.

[marv81s]

haven't heard anything about Fla

heard something about him going to a georgia game, which wouldn't be a terribly big deal since the rumor is he would be going with buddies. The USC visit was started by a USC fan on scouts free board, so take it for what it is worth

If true, fine, Weis or someone should get on the phone as soon as that is confirmed and have a nice conversation with Mr Kabongo and ask him if he is still interested in an offer from ND.

Personally, I would be a tad shocked if this rumor of an official to usc is true given his comments on tuesday, if it is, time to put the recruiting philosophy to work

[irishunclebill]

How true are the rumors about visiting UF,GA and USC? I hope it's not true. I can't find any info. All I found was that he still strong on ND.

You may as well get used to it, because like it or not, as long as the Irish football team is struggling and consistently losing games by double digit plus margins, there will be numerous rumors, some unfounded, some true, about probably every single ND verbal with the exception of Golic Jr. If the season continues as it has in the first 4 weeks, we should all also be prepared to lose some of those 19 verbal commits. I have seen all of these articles pop up in the last few weeks about how the current status of the team does not affect committed or potentially committed recruits. I do not subscribe to this theory because it has in fact shown to be not the case on numerous occassions in the last few years. All of these recruits see what is going on all over the country and this constant exposure to the media barrage can not help but affect all but the most die hard ND recruits. Unfortunately ND is hurt the most with recruits by poor on field performances because the Irish do not have the built in advantage of being a Home State U. All we can hope for is that the vast majority of those who have already verballed take their promises to CW seriously and maintain their committment to Notre Dame, and that the football program makes it a little easier on them by playing better on the field. There is little we can do about those that break those promises except exhibit the normal angst that accompanies such actions. Let's all just hope that the angst will be kept to a minimum between now and NSD.

[irishunclebill]

Buford keeps mowing them down, now 5-0 with a 42-7 blowout of Greater Atlanta Christian.

[IrishR#1]

I heard Pete Carroll made a scholarship offer to Hunter. Uh oh.

[notredomer23]

uh oh is right. he is only a soft verbal according to IE. maybe offer Kabongo if still interested. Damn. I was really high on Hunter

[marv81s]

Rivals still has him listed as a solid verbal and nothing has been posted on blueandgold.com about him looking, nothing but rumors right now and nothing has been confirmed.


and if/when he starts looking, someone should be on the phone line ASAP calling Kabongo

[notredomer23]

yeah, its just Ienvy that list him as a soft verbal. I didnt really buy it with all the rumors, but you never know. just wanted to see if anyone could expand up on that

[JMR8]

I guess I get kind of worried about Hunter, but then I think about him being a dead lock on Mich. for so long and in one little visit it turned to a ND commit. That says a lot to me.

[jason]

Well that could say a couple of things...

1) He really loves Notre Dame after being on campus and plans on being here no doubt.

2) He has changes of heart really quickly.

[daytonirish]

I really hope we don't lose this guy. He looks like he is going to be a beast in the middle of the d-line.

[NDGirlzRock]

Relax folks....I don't see him going anywhere!!! And as for his quick decision making, if something feels right, you do it. That's human nature, I give him the credit for saying, you know I wanted to go to Michigan all my life, but ND is the best for me.

[irishunclebill]

Official Visit now scheduled for Air Force game.

[NDisNCin2010]

wasnt sure if anyone had seen this free video of Omar...shows him playing plus an interview..if old news sorry.

http://notredame.rivals.com/video.asp?SID=&vidid=2797&section=fbrecruit&vidtype=amp

[The New Louis]

OMAR=BEAST This kid will make an immediate impact as a frosh

[NDgrandson]

wasnt sure if anyone had seen this free video of Omar...shows him playing plus an interview..if old news sorry.

http://notredame.rivals.com/video.asp?SID=&vidid=2797&section=fbrecruit&vidtype=amp

I had not seen that. Thanks. Reps. Maybe I need to get online in the morning more often. That was the first time I had seen Omar talk. I thought he'd be quite a character and the interview showed he is a relaxed and level headed big dude. I am really looking forward to him suiting up.

[IrishCalves]

Every time I start to think the worrying/chatter over this guy is too hyped, I check his highlight footage, and I remember how impressive, and furthermore important this guy is to our class needs. Losing him would be more significant than any recruit we could gain in these final 3 1/2 months of recruiting.

[irishunclebill]

Every time I start to think the worrying/chatter over this guy is too hyped, I check his highlight footage, and I remember how impressive, and furthermore important this guy is to our class needs. Losing him would be more significant than any recruit we could gain in these final 3 1/2 months of recruiting.

Speaking of message board angst, someone is attributing Lemming to saying that Omar may take some visits, but it is unclear whether this is something that Lemming spoke of when he first heard about USC offering Big Omar, or it is a more recent development. In any case, be prepared to hear a lot about Big Omar wavering from all of the pundits. That does not mean that he is, or that he will be, but Big Omar, unlike Dayne Crist, is probably the most vulnerable verbal commit that ND has both because of his continued climb up the recruiting boards and his location. Despite all of this, and FWIW, a source who is pretty close to the Omar situation, and is also usually very reliable says that as of now, Omar is solid as a rock for ND.

[CULion17]

I'm going to see Omar play tonight and I will be decked out in my ND gear of course.

[lionelhutz]

Everytime I catch myself worrying about Omar's committment I remind myself of 1 thing and it calm me down: Corwin Brown is in charge of Omar's recruitment!!

[CULion17]

man there seems to be a bunch of decommitment rumors out there. I'll definitely have my ears open tonight.

[daytonirish]

People have been talking about decommits for awhile now because of the way the season has gone. They will continue until signing day. Relax until you here something from the commits themselves.

[CULion17]

anybody know if any of the coaches have come to see him this week? Any chance I could bump into Corwin tonight?!?!?!?

[irishunclebill]

anybody know if any of the coaches have come to see him this week? Any chance I could bump into Corwin tonight?!?!?!?

There are reports that CB was in the Atlanta area yesterday, but I don't know how accurate that is.

[lionelhutz]

I'm gonna track the jet...hold on

[lionelhutz]

Plane is still in South Bend Although Corwin and the assistants probably go commercial, however I think Corwin deserves not only the coffee but the jet as well...he's a closer!! If you guys want to track the jet, I use flightaware.com. The jet # is N42ND.

[mikejND]

Word is Corwin is going to be at the game tonight so look out.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Plane is still in South Bend Although Corwin and the assistants probably go commercial, however I think Corwin deserves not only the coffee but the jet as well...he's a closer!! If you guys want to track the jet, I use flightaware.com. The jet # is N42ND.


Nice reference to Glengarry Glenross. Reps.

[CULion17]

First play of the game Omar shoots through and gets a huge TFL!!! This should be fun, no Corwin in sight yet.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Grab CB and tell him:

1) We at GH love him (nothing wrong with a mancrush now and then)
2) Kick Zibby and Carlson in the butt, along w/ Turk and Lambert
3) Work on tackling and special teams
4) Deliver us Trev and Page
5) Put CW on a low-fat diet

If you think of anything else, feel free to adlib

[CULion17]

Not worried about Omar anymore...... CORWIN BROWN IS IN THE BUILDING!!!!!!

[mikejND]

I knew he'd show up, let us know how Omar is doing.

[NDisNCin2010]

CU...where are you?!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Don't forget the questions bubba...and get some pics of Omar and CB!!!

[NDgrandson]

Not worried about Omar anymore...... CORWIN BROWN IS IN THE BUILDING!!!!!!

Damn! :eek: Wish I were there with you. :D

[CULion17]

Warning: Lengthy
Well I should have figured first based on Buford's record in their soft region and the other team only having 18 players (half couldn't make a 6th grade team) that it would be a short night for Omar.... and it was. He played only a few series and my little bro and I left 7 minutes left in the 2nd quarter as Buford was up 40ish to nothing and Omar was nowhere near his helmet.
As for Omar. I went to the game first to see our future Zorich, and also to show one of my little brothers who plays DT what a ND caliber DT looks like. Omar definitely showed my bro how to do it. If playing QB for many years did one thing for me it helped me to identify good defensive players, and Omar is the real deal. First things first he's one of those guys where when he gets in his stance you can just see he is going to fire out fast, hard, and low. When the ball is snapped he's real quick off the ball, he keeps his pad level real low, and has surprisingly quick feet. First play of the game he nailed the RB a split second after he took the handoff. I couldn't believe how fast he got back there. Every play after that he was being double and once triple teamed. Despite this he just missed another TFL, stayed low and got through every time, and chased ball carriers sideline to sideline. I was laughing my ass of when I noticed on one play the guard was trying so hard to get lower then Omar he almost looked like an Ostrich trying to bury his head in the ground.
My brothers play in the Peachtree Ridge program 8th and 9th grade so we went to see Cameron Heyward (son of Ironhead) play a few times last year. Cameron is a freshman DT for Ohio St. this year and playing. I can say without a doubt Omar is a lot more polished from a technique perspective then Cameron was. Cameron would rely on his size, Omar uses his technique and then punishes with his size. I'm very excited to see this kid play at ND.
IUB and Mike J you got some damn good sources. As my brother and I were walking out I noticed a stout man at the top corner talking on a treo decked out in a ND Jacket and hat.... I knew right away it was CB! I waited for him to get off the phone to work up the go nads to approach him and luckily he actually came down the exit towards us. He is an unbelievably nice and polite man. Unfortunately I didn't get stonebreaker's questions so my brief conversation was taking his pic with my lil bro and telling him that he was one of two DT's we'd be sending his way and then when taking his pic with me I reminded him that his hit on Keyshawn was the greatest.... he got a kick out of that. I answered his question on where to catch Omar headed to the locker room, shook hands again, and told him good luck the rest of the year and that we are all proud of him. Of course there where a million things I'd love to talk to him about and ask him, but I didn't want to be that guy.
In closing, I really feel good about getting Omar now. CB's the man, he used the bye week to see Omar (and probably Jamoris) and that should show Omar how much he means to ND.

In other news...... I immediately called my buddy I played with in college who now coaches line at Loyola in L.A. as he was headed witht he team to take on our boys at Sherman Oaks. I told him to threaten to bench any kid that hits Dayne! He mentioned he met Polian today as I'm sure Polian is trying to get in good with the staff for a sophomore stud running back they have now who is the son of a former ND running back.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Mega reps

[CULion17]

Here's the pics from tonight with CB. My camera has crappy zoom so my Omar pics are worthless and not worthy of being posted on GH. Sorry if the pics are to big..... actually.... no I'm not!!!!

Corwin and my brother Joey, he's class of 2012. Unfortunatley my brother Jon-Jon tore his ACL so he couldn't come, he'll be class of 2011 and is a BEAST!!
http://a209.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_b12ef9a0d790d7327e0956350ce5edc8.jpg


Corwin, me, and my daughter who surprisingly was in more awe of Corwin then I was.
Knowing the group we have on this site I'll beat you to the punch..... yes I don't look like a QB anymore! That's what a good southern wife does to a man.
http://a838.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/l_155c5c176b485edca02c9afba8d41565.jpg

[mlcspinner]

Here's the pics from tonight with CB. My camera has crappy zoom so my Omar pics are worthless and not worthy of being posted on GH. Sorry if the pics are to big..... actually.... no I'm not!!!!

Corwin and my brother Joey, he's class of 2012. Unfortunatley my brother Jon-Jon tore his ACL so he couldn't come, he'll be class of 2011 and is a BEAST!!
http://a209.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_b12ef9a0d790d7327e0956350ce5edc8.jpg


Corwin, me, and my daughter who surprisingly was in more awe of Corwin then I was.
Knowing the group we have on this site I'll beat you to the punch..... yes I don't look like a QB anymore! That's what a good southern wife does to a man.
http://a838.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/l_155c5c176b485edca02c9afba8d41565.jpg


Awesome :D What kind of D is he going to pull out for the Navy game :)

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Thanx for sharing this. You got my respect.

[irishunclebill]

Great Pics, CU. You are the next e-man in the making.

[mikejND]

Thanks a lot for the info, good analysis, and glad to see Corwin out there watching our Georgia boys, this is the benefit of getting a head start on recruiting, we can sit back and see our recruits, instead of investing time into potential ones.

[lionelhutz]

Great post CU!!! Enjoyed every word I read

[NDisNCin2010]

CU---that is awesome, man, awesome.

keep those pix so when CB is our HC after CW youll have a nice "i knew him when" story for the grandkids"...

BTW: was CB by himself?

oh, and reps.

[CULion17]

Yep it was just him and his cell phone. We left at halftime as he was headed down to catch Omar heading to the locker room so I don't know if he stayed, if somebody else met him, or if he headed down to see the rest of Slaughter's game. I'll definitley keep these pics, and definitely pull them out if my brothers get recruited by them. Then I can say "Coach we were ready to commit 4 years ago!"

[CULion17]

IUB or Mikej,

Do you know if CB was supposed to see any 09' guys down here?

[CULion17]

Referring back to my Omar observations and now watching Cameron playing against PSU tonight..... my God I can't wait till Omar puts on the GoldHelmet!!

[irishunclebill]

IUB or Mikej,

Do you know if CB was supposed to see any 09' guys down here?

Don't know for sure, but I think the trip was mostly to check in with Big Omar & Sgt. Slaughter. There is a lot of Junior talent on both Tucker and Buford anyway.

The only big time '09 prospect on the ND radar right now from that area is C.J. Mizell, but I'm not sure CB would have had time to trek down to Douglas as well as take in the Buford & Tucker games.

[CULion17]

Thanks IUB

[ND Fanatic]

Is there any meat on this bone or is it all rumors.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/briefingroom

[marv81s]

as of right now its a rumor, and the key word on that is "might"

all we can go by is Omar's response in the past when he has said he isn't going anywhere as long as Weis is at ND.

[CULion17]

I have to think he is #1 on Corwin's list, and therefore will stay Irish.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He's probably the one guy I hope who stays. We need him bad.

[irishunclebill]

Is there any meat on this bone or is it all rumors.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/briefingroom

The information coming out from a more reputable source than ESPN and its' USC affiliated recruiting website is that if Omar Hunter is planning on visiting LA this weekend, apparently no one at USC is aware of it.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Well, that's good..........for now.

[marv81s]

tomorrow is another day

[Pete]

tomorrow is another day

From your sig, I can gather that tomorrow is Wednesday, and that it is a happy day.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Hell, I'm more worried about Crist than Omar. Sheeit. We need to have an early signing period.

[ALLND62]

From your sig, I can gather that tomorrow is Wednesday, and that it is a happy day.

Pete good one...........you can tell a lot about a person from their sig.

[daytonirish]

Ladies and gentlemen, lets all relax and wait for some concrete info on big Omar and the rest of our commits. This is going to be a long winter leading up to signing day. We must all keep the faith in the staff and the commits. Here's looking forward to a great end to the season and a great start to next year with the signing of the #1 class next Feb. We keep all the commits we have and we pull in 3-4 more big names. HERE COME THE IRISH OF NOTRE DAME.

[NDisNCin2010]

Happy Halloween for ND?

this posted on same espn ticker today 10/31, after the posts referred to above from yesterday 10/30

no USC visit for Omar this weekend (confirmed by Omars Mom)

our own CU Lion saw Corwin at OH last game...im really not worried about him...Corwin im sure has him as JOB 1 recruiting wise...my money says he doesnt even make the trip to USC.


DT Omar Hunter not visiting the Trojans this weekend
Despite some internet reports that stated Notre Dame pledge Omar Hunter might travel to Los Angeles this weekend, his mother told ESPN's Craig Haubert that her son has postponed his visit with USC until after the season.
Additionally, the Under Armour All-American is slated to make his official visit to Notre Dame next weekend.

[CULion17]

So he is visiting SC after the season huh? In Corwin I trust!

[daytonirish]

Calm down culion, have faith in big Omar. After he takes is offical I'm sure he'll cancel out any thoughts of going out west. Especially after this Friday when the ncaa meets with the guy who gave Bush and his family moneywhile he ws at usc. Good things are upon the horizon in South Bend and for the faithful.:cool:

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Damn right Lion. I'm sure CB will give him a full court press during and after the season.

[goirish41]

That article said that "internet rumors" that Omar was visiting USC were not true. It's funny that ESPN didn't take credit as the source for starting those "internet rumors."

There was also no quotes around the comment attributed to Omar's mom. Coincidence?

[ndark]

There was also no quotes around the comment attributed to Omar's mom. Coincidence?

I noticed that as well. I am not saying that he won't visit but I am not worried right now about him. Also, Omar is in ESPN's HS all-star game and will likely be one of the better players there. It is good for business.

[marv81s]

that and USC and the booya network pretty much sleep together, so I would imagine that the booya network would try and spin anything in their favor somehow


I still trust Omar and his word that he is solid to ND as long as Weis and that staff are still there and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so I really am not worried about Omar in the least bit.

and IF he goes, there is another DT that is committed to maryland right now that I am sure would be interested if ND called him and offered him

[stonebreakerwasgod]

An expert out there thinks that ND has little to worry about after all is said and done. We'll continue to wait for another 3 months or see and see.

[and1john]

This is from an ESPN Chat

Josh (pittsburgh): I just read your update on Omar, what is your gut feel on him?

SportsNation Craig Haubert: I spoke to Hunter's parents -- he is not visiting USC this weekend - and is set to visit ND next weekend. A USC trip is still possible. It was put to me that it could be done after the season. With that in mind you have to consider USC a factor -- in the end though I think Omar stays at ND and I truly do not think Irish fans have too much to worry about.


We CAN'T lose Omar! He is a huge piece to our '08 class! Get on it Corwin!

[5th Horseman]

that and USC and the booya network pretty much sleep together, so I would imagine that the booya network would try and spin anything in their favor somehow


I still trust Omar and his word that he is solid to ND as long as Weis and that staff are still there and they aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so I really am not worried about Omar in the least bit.

and IF he goes, there is another DT that is committed to maryland right now that I am sure would be interested if ND called him and offered him

Holy crap that sig made giggle like a little girl, Marv. :)

[NDisNCin2010]

i hear you on kabongo, Marv...but lets not kid ourselves, Kabongo is NO Omar Hunter.
we want, need and will get OMAR.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

This is from an ESPN Chat

Josh (pittsburgh): I just read your update on Omar, what is your gut feel on him?

SportsNation Craig Haubert: I spoke to Hunter's parents -- he is not visiting USC this weekend - and is set to visit ND next weekend. A USC trip is still possible. It was put to me that it could be done after the season. With that in mind you have to consider USC a factor -- in the end though I think Omar stays at ND and I truly do not think Irish fans have too much to worry about.


We CAN'T lose Omar! He is a huge piece to our '08 class! Get on it Corwin!

LOL Josh in Pittsburgh is a friend of this site! Well done bubba!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

i hear you on kabongo, Marv...but lets not kid ourselves, Kabongo is NO Omar Hunter.
we want, need and will get OMAR.

and he's no John F. Kennedy in addition.

[RichardRiot]

and he's no John F. Kennedy in addition.

But he's also no Dan Quayle

[RichardRiot]

Ladies and gentlemen, lets all relax and wait for some concrete info on big Omar and the rest of our commits. This is going to be a long winter leading up to signing day. We must all keep the faith in the staff and the commits. Here's looking forward to a great end to the season and a great start to next year with the signing of the #1 class next Feb. We keep all the commits we have and we pull in 3-4 more big names. HERE COME THE IRISH OF NOTRE DAME.

completely agree with dayton here.....nothing to worry about unless something real comes up. There are still 3 months left, so I wouldn't start reacting to every rumor or you will be in a straight-jacket before the Army A-A game.

Also, the 'haters' will love to watch a melt-down (over potentially nothing); don't give them the satisfaction. We have enough informed people contributing to this site, such that these rumors will be confirmed quick enough.

[CULion17]

Can't wait to here details of his visit. I hope to God all the boos didn't have to bad an effect on him and the 09 visitors.
IUB?

[NDgrandson]

When Ian Williams made a tackle on 3rd to force a punt, he came off hurt. I was thinking Omar would be on the field today as a HS kid if we could get him a uni. Omar, we will be dominating if you and your class stay strong. You will play early and life will be good.

[notredomer23]

I saw him! I saw him! lol. right in front of the admin building he was getting into a golf cart. of course we forgot our camera though. He seemed very happy.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I saw Latina, and Guff had the quote of the month by saying "Dead man walking". :)

[CULion17]

I wouldn't worry about Omar!! This is a pic of a guy on domerdomain and 4HL who saw Omar this weekend.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/jnoetzel/MeandOmar.jpg

Here's the thread link:

http://www.domerdomain.com/forum/omar-s-visit-how-did-it-go-i-need-some-good-news-guys-t14506.html

[daytonirish]

Great picture. To bad that isn't stoney standing next to him.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I got a coupla pics of him, but they weren't like that.

[Jstehly5511]

Is that a guy or a girl with Omar?

Got to say, I love this site. You don't get this kind of stuff on Rivals or Scouts.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Pretty sure it's a guy.

[Jstehly5511]

At first I was thinking, damn we don't have better looking girls than that at ND to greet these recruits. No ofense to that guy or anything, just got me confused. Allot of guys probably look like girls standing next to big Omar.

[IrishKnight1023]

Is that a guy or a girl with Omar?

Got to say, I love this site. You don't get this kind of stuff on Rivals or Scouts.



------hahaha, that's f'd up.

[mikejND]

haha.. I know, He called the guy out.

[The New Louis]

dude may be a bit on the fem side but hats off to him for the pic

[irishunclebill]

New local article on Big Omar, just about his team so don't get nervous. It might surprise you that Omar is a Skynyrd' fan. Old school all the way and that's a good thing.

Link to article:

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/1236/

[daytonirish]

Worry, shoot it got me thinking about Lee becoming N.D. first commit for 09. Sounds like he might be a little bit like big Omar.

[mikejND]

That's what I was thinking, sure seems big Omar would help our chances with him.

[NDFan4Life]

Worry, shoot it got me thinking about Lee becoming N.D. first commit for 09. Sounds like he might be a little bit like big Omar.

I thought the same thing. It'd be pretty cool to see those 2 together at ND.

[Akron Irish]

Well you guys know that if Lee commits, then NapoleonBuck will be saying its a package deal....We only took Omar to get Lee.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Isn't that how we got Duke? :)

[tedwick]

Isn't that how we got Duke? :)who was the guy in the package deal, anyway? can't really remember. probably some bench-warming waterboy.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I think it was Brady Quinn's sister.

[daytonirish]

I'm glad to see that all the great minds here at GH are on the same page.:) As far as napoleanbuck goes, after their loss to ILL. last weekand their upcoming losss to scUM this week. I don't think will be hereing from him in the near future. And stoney, one thing about last sat. Even thpugh it bit that N.D. lost while you were at the game, I'm happy to report that the looks on the bucknut faces was priceless. So I didn't really consider the weekend a total loss.

[irishunclebill]

Big Omar moves into the Top 50 at #50 in the new Rivals 100 released today.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Good call. That guy is a big a 'must' as Floyd is.

[IrishKnight1023]

Good call. That guy is a big a 'must' as Floyd is.

-------I agree Omar is the must on defense while Floyd was the must on offense.

[rktgoirish]

already has me excited for next year

[NDGirlzRock]

Guys...I was home for the last two games and you hit the nail on the head....there is only so much that Trevor Laws can do....and he leaves next year!!! I got to see big Omar in person too.....man that dude is big!!!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

From the waist up maybe, Some of us have it where it counts. :)

[mlcspinner]

From the waist up maybe, Some of us have it where it counts. :)

I have some of the biggest feet you have ever seen :p

[NDgrandson]

I wouldn't worry about Omar!! This is a pic of a guy on domerdomain and 4HL who saw Omar this weekend.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/jnoetzel/MeandOmar.jpg

Here's the thread link:

http://www.domerdomain.com/forum/omar-s-visit-how-did-it-go-i-need-some-good-news-guys-t14506.html

If I was a student at ND and was drunk and desperate, I might do her/him. Not Omar, the cute one on te left. Underneath that great beanie could be beautiful locks of hair. Makeup could help though. Lots of alcohol too.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He/she better have a nice rack under that jersey, or you'll be playing the crying game on brokeback mountain.

[Akron Irish]

is that the kid from Home Alone?

[NDgrandson]

No that's not the kid from Home Alone. It's the stripper the players hired for big Omar during his visit a la Colorado Buffalo style. Apparently the players were hard up for cash and could only afford him/her.

Him/her, if you post here, I am truly sorry. I love that you made a poster for Omar and hunted him down and took a picture with him and put it online. Actully, there may be issues here. :confused:

[marv81s]

i think that person looks like DJ Qualls from Roadtrip

http://www.cinema.com/image_lib/3948_djqualls_thumb.jpg

[GhostSpirit]

http://www.cinema.com/image_lib/3948_djqualls_thumb.jpg

[Jstehly5511]

Marv, I couldn't agree more now that you said that. That poor guy/girl.

[CULion17]

Buford beat the snot out of somebody last night 41-0 to roll in the playoffs. Next week they play a team that has ended their last 3 seasons.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I woulda hated to be on the receiving end of an Omar push.

[NDGirlzRock]

Buford beat the snot out of somebody last night 41-0 to roll in the playoffs. Next week they play a team that has ended their last 3 seasons.

Can you imagine big Omar's attitude coming into this game after hearing the above statement?

[CULion17]

Buford gets their revenge and wins 21-14. Big O to battle in the Georgia Dome next weekend.

[NDgrandson]

Buford gets their revenge and wins 21-14. Big O to battle in the Georgia Dome next weekend.

Nice. Hope we get some pics and video from that.

When my son (2 year old) sees marv's posts, he ignores the ladies in the avatar (not worried yet) and points to each shot of Omar and says... "Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, mad!" I love that. :):):):mad:

[marv81s]

"Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, mad!" I love that. :):):):mad:

.

[NDGirlzRock]

Nice. Hope we get some pics and video from that.

When my son (2 year old) sees marv's posts, he ignores the ladies in the avatar (not worried yet) and points to each shot of Omar and says... "Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, mad!" I love that. :):):):mad:

You should video tape that and put it on YouTube!!!!!

[Fishin'_Irish]

When my son (2 year old) sees marv's posts, he ignores the ladies in the avatar (not worried yet) and points to each shot of Omar and says... "Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, mad!" I love that. :):):):mad:

That literally made me laugh.

[mlcspinner]

[QUOTE=

When my son (2 year old) sees marv's posts, he ignores the ladies in the avatar (not worried yet) and points to each shot of Omar and says... "Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, mad!" I love that. :):):):mad:[/QUOTE]


kids are great

[CULion17]

Sounds like Omar played a good game in his first FULL game.
Dublin, next weeks opponent, are the Fighting Irish


http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/main.asp?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=7&ArticleID=7842


http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=LEEFOSKEY&sport=football&t=c&p=home&s=football

[Akron Irish]

kids are great

I just point to his avatar and go happy happy happy

[CULion17]

Buford's championship game will probably be streamed online. I'll send a link when it is available.

[RichardRiot]

For those that have not seen it, here is a link to and article with some footage of Omar in last week's state semi-final:

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=710446

maybe he should play on both sides of the ball in college - he was moving guys back a minimum of 5 yds at his LG position

[BDirish4ever]

For those that have not seen it, here is a link to and article with some footage of Omar in last week's state semi-final:

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=710446

maybe he should play on both sides of the ball in college - he was moving guys back a minimum of 5 yds at his LG position
I hope the present ND O-Line sees this video. This is how you get off the ball, drive your legs and shove the defender 5-10 yards down the field.
Defensively, this young man is a WALL!!! He does an excellent job jamming the offensive line charge, uses his hands well to fight off blocks and maintaining his pads parallel to the lie of scrimmage. Teams that are foolish enough not to block him with 2 players will not be able to run the ball 4 feet on either side of him. Like most young D-Lineman, Omar will need to work on his pad level(he looks too high) and improve his foot speed.

[brownkj002]

Omar received his 5th star today from Scout. A new Scout 100 is out as well.

[eric_navy]

To compensate for the addition of Omar's 5th star, somebody lost one. I have lost track of who has how many. Filer now has four and had five at one time. Also, Brandon Newman now has three but had 4 at one point. Bottom line, I think Scout has decided that our average is to remain exactly 4.0. Anyway, awesome for Omar; it's about time.

[NDisNCin2010]

i am not sure where i read it but the NG (middle man) in the 3-4 defense (Omar's position) is pretty much the key to running the whole thing.
it was a very insightful write up about the 3-4 defense saying how if you dont have that big guy in the middle of the d-line, occupying 2 guys on every play so the ILB's can do their thing, then behind him all the schemes break down. this is why of all the 22 so far OH is the most important recruit we have IMO.

[irishunclebill]

Newman is the one who lost a star on this most recent update. Filer had lost his 5th star a while back on Scout. Rudolph, Hunter, Crist, EJ, and Floyd are the current Scout 5 stars. Rivals is coming out with a new R100 on Friday, I would not be surprised if Omar picked up a 5th star there as well.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I guess it pays to play.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I guess it pays to play.

[NDisNCin2010]

not just being an ND homer here but i really think Omar does deserve that 5th star from Rivals

[NDGirlzRock]

not just being an ND homer here but i really think Omar does deserve that 5th star from Rivals

Honestly, I think the O-train deserves a 6th star here!!! The guy is a man among boys!!! And I honestly think that he will remain that upon entrance to the NFL!!!

[NDGirlzRock]

Yes Scout gave the O-train his 5th *, but did any of you notice that they now have him ranked higher than Marcus Forston, he is listed as the #2 DT on their 100?!!! Just proof positive that Corwin Brown knows exactly what he is doing in his quest for defensive talent!!! Wonder if he can evaluate offensive talent just as well?

[irishunclebill]

I hate to ruin everyone's evening, but it appears that Omar is going to visit Florida on 1/11.

[Lynch]

sooo does he lose his spot according to charlies policy? or am i totally off on that

[Akron Irish]

Anyone have Fortson's number?

[irishunclebill]

sooo does he lose his spot according to charlies policy? or am i totally off on that

From reading the tea leaves, it appears that the ND staff is fully aware of this. The new CW policy is "if they are looking, we are looking." This will be the first real test of that policy, but my understanding of it is that ND will immediately look to fill Omar's spot, but not immediately take away his schollie. However, if they offer a Kabongo now and he accepts on the spot, or if they get a commit from someone at that slot who has already been offered, then they would rescind Omar's schollie offer.

[SoCalDomer]

i picked the wrong week to go cold turkey off the prescription sedatives.

[IrishKnight1023]

I'm annoyed

[irishunclebill]

I'm going to move this over from the Omar Hunter rumor thread as it is now even more appropriate.


My advice to you is that even if you actually have one of those fears confirmed that you just stay away from the ledge anyway. For one thing, all of the angst in the world on the ND message boards will not change a thing. Also, if any of the 22 current verbals take an Official Visit elsewhere, they may not have broken a contract with CW, but they have broken a compact. I fully expect that if that happens that CW will immediately react by offering that recruits slot to another candidate, and if the new candidate accepts the offer, then the guy who is taking the visit will be gone. These 22 guys knew the rules when they verballed to Charlie, so any one of them who takes an Official Visit elsewhere fully realizes that his ND scholarship is in serious jeopardy. In point of fact, in most cases if a guy who has committed to one school takes an Official Visit to another school in January, then he is most likely gone anyway. CW learned that the hard way last January, and I do not think that he will repeat that mistake this year.

[Lynch]

i know stars dont actually matter in real life, but they still get me excited, and just when omar gets bumped up this happens. heres to hoping he sticks with his commitment.

[mikejND]

Don't know how old the audio is on Blue and Gold, but on Armchair quarterbacks, he said that he was going to stick it out with the Irish and honor his commitment, this is at the time when his team was 10-0.
I don't see that changing this fast.

[IrishCalves]

In rival's Hunter profile, it even lists his impending visit to UF.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=58964

Hope they're wrong, but this definitely doesn't seem like some random crackpot anymore.

[domehead]

75 degrees and sunny...BBQ grill fired up..chicks in bikinis...not good ladies and gentlemen. I seriously want to leg sweep Meyer.

[eric_navy]

I guess Rivals will give him his 5th star now.

[williamson143]

Not to stick my head in the sand over anything, but I see nothing on his profile or other message boards but our own to suggest he's visiting.

[irishunclebill]

Don't know how old the audio is on Blue and Gold, but on Armchair quarterbacks, he said that he was going to stick it out with the Irish and honor his commitment, this is at the time when his team was 10-0.
I don't see that changing this fast.

That interview was from mid-November.

[irishunclebill]

Not to stick my head in the sand over anything, but I see nothing on his profile or other message boards but our own to suggest he's visiting.

The visit is in his Rivals profile, which really does not mean a lot because they still have Deion Walker listed as visiting Texas Tech last weekend. However, the information that I have seen indicates that he has definitely made plans to make the visit, and the ND coaching staff will be working very hard in the next three weeks to change his mind. All is not lost here because they could very well persuade him not to go, but if he does eventually hop on a plane for Gainesville on 1/10, I would not be too confident that he will remain Irish.

[daytonirish]

We've had this discussion before and we will have it agian until signing day. The one thing everyone needs to do is relax. Is Omar a top recruit ? Yes. His he are only top recruit ? No. Charlie and this staff have gotten commits from top players at every position. Would I like to see Omar at N.D. ? Yes, but I'm not going to jump off a tall building if he doesn't. I realize alot of people think Omar is the most important commit we have, I disagree. I think the most important commit is all 22 of them. You know Aaron Taylor said it very well when he stated that for a team to become a top team the recruits of each class have to bond together and play as a team not as individuals. The last two classes appear to be on that page and the commits we have so far also seem to be on that page. So lets hope everything works out with all 22 commits not worry about just one.

[goirish41]

Well said dayton. This class is going to be great with or without Omar. I'd hate to see him jump ship (and I don't think he will) but ND will move forward either way.

[NDisNCin2010]

talk about a "lump of coal" in the stocking...well boys looks like we are in for a wild ride on OH till LOI day.
i think he'll be ND in the end. CB will work his magic.
think about it, its just a visit for chrissakes...and maybe he's going just b/c his teammate TJ Pridemore at Buford, who was/is a GT commit, is now looking after Gailey left GT.
if he decides after going to Gainesville one time that thats the place he wants to be, what can we do? (oops-didnt he do that with us?)

[rktgoirish]

hey the way I look at it is if he's lookin we will be also...just opens a spot for a young man that trully wants to be a domer

[jfschellcrna]

no news on the florida boards.........

[rktgoirish]

what happend to my post

[rktgoirish]

dang treo screw sprint

[NDisNCin2010]

good article..written, of course, before all this Omar news.
damn guy jinxed it! like soeone said on a post here we should just teat the clas lk eht epitcher throwing the no hitter, dont say or do anything..let it happen.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/cs-071215irish,1,6384649.story?coll=cs-college-headlines

[Flyin_Irish]

If Omar takes this visit I hope Charlie sticks to his guns.

[daytonirish]

Sticks to his guns and does what ?

[Flyin_Irish]

What he said he'd do. If you're lookin' we're lookin'. So if Omar's lookin' then Charlie needs to be lookin' to fill that spot.

[Flyin_Irish]

And like IUB said, assuming Omar is very well aware of Charlie's rules (which should be a safe assumption), then I would have doubts about him remaining Irish if he does indeed take the visit.

[daytonirish]

I agree if he's looking were looking. I was hoping you weren't going to be one of those posters who was going off the deep end. :)

[rktgoirish]

we need 2 b lookin also...cw said that's the way it wood b done and 4 futur recruits he must stick 2 his guns

[NDisNCin2010]

the bad part is i think this is the dead period now so CB or CW, even if they wanted to, couldnt go see or even call Omar (or Forston, Kabongo) right?
IUB: can you clarify what the NCAA rules that kicked on 12/17 re: recruiting black out period etc?

[daytonirish]

I think it's for the next two weeks.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

If Omar does leave, at least it gives CW some time to find a replacement. There are a coupla nasties still around.

[ND in OH]

I think this whole rumor is bogus. I've been to several tater boards and there is no mention anywhere the big O is visiting. Of course I thot the same thing with JT last year.

On a different, but somewhat similar note, there’s a rumor brewing that Urban Liar is sniffing around Hotlanta for the Falcons job. I think its time to turn the tables and fire up the rumor mill on the taters.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Omar is not going to make or break this class. Ian Williams is going to be just fine, plus we got some other good DL aside from Omar. I would like us to get another DL offered quickly, and maybe another QB.

[bluegold06]

I just hope Omar doesn't start something bigger with decommits. He has been offered for awhile by Florida, so this isn't a shocking thing for him. He might have been thinking about it for awhile. Who knows? I hate to lose the 2nd rated DT in this class. Looks like we might though.