'08 TX DE Kapron Lewis-Moore (2/6/08 Notre Dame LOI)

[Svoboda]

Strongside Defensive End
Weatherford High School (http://www.weatherfordisd.net/schools/whs.htm) (Weatherford, TX)

Links of Interest:
Rivals Profile (http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=58312)

Height: 6 foot-4
Weight: 225 lbs.

Combine
Forty: 4.75
Bench Reps:
Bench Max:
Squat Max: 435 lbs.
Shuttle:
Vertical: 31 in.
GPA: 3.61

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

Rankings & Accolades
Rivals National SDE #13 Rivals Texas Top 100 #33
Scout National DE#32
ESPN National DE#19

Statistics
2006- 50 Tackles, 5 Sacks, 3 Fumble Recoveries
2007-

Schools of Interest
Arkansas
Colorado
Michigan
Nebraska
Notre Dame (LOI) Official Visit 1/18/08
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
Virginia
Wisconsin

[Svoboda]

Kapron Lewis-Moore

[BGIF]

Jr Stats: 50T/5S/3FR

[BGIF]

Offers:
A&M BU DUKE ILL MIN NU ND OU TT UVA WIS

No leader.

[BGIF]

Rivals Top 250

[NDgrandson]

http://blueandgold.com/

Says he is sure he's making his official visit to South Bend in the FALL. IF Ethan Johnson is in fact a commit, there is no more room.

[Smithers]

http://blueandgold.com/

Says he is sure he's making his official visit to South Bend in the FALL. IF Ethan Johnson is in fact a commit, there is no more room.

Yeah, unfortunately for him, he missed the train. His offer will probably be pulled at this point.

[tedwick]

Yeah, unfortunately for him, he missed the train. His offer will probably be pulled at this point."C'MON KAPRON! GET ON THE IRISH TRAIN!!!! CHOOO CHOOO!!!!!

...

wait. the train's full? ... oh ... sorry, kapron."

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

yeah, well.... we're over too, ted.

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/rmc0035l.jpg

[stonebreakerwasgod]

sweet, Sorry Ted...you just got bounced!

[weis19]

hey tedwick were not urban liar we don't play games with recruits and pull their offer.

[tedwick]

hey tedwick were not urban liar we don't play games with recruits and pull their offer.hate to break it to ya, but we're all full on the DLine. Williams, Cwynar, Newman, Hunter, and Johnson... there just isn't any room. I don't know if they officially pull his offer, but I can tell you with 99% certainty that attending Notre Dame is no longer an option for Kapron Lewis-Moore.

This isn't a game, nor am I suggesting that we play one. We simply can't take 6 defensive linemen in a class where we could be taking as few as 18 guys. This happens all the time. It happened two years ago with Mitch Mustain. Weis said he was going to take 2 QBs, DD and Frazer committed first, and Mustain was left out in the cold. Same thing just happened to Lewis-Moore, if he indeed wanted to go to ND.

[untitledproject]

He's roughly the same size as Chris Donald. If he can shave some of that 40, we could take him as an LB. Outside of that - ND is out of the picture.

Oddly enough we arent what TN is. We wont take 8 DL's and 6 DB's a season.

[scooper]

Pulling offers isn't out of the question once a position fills up or they want to save that spot for a specific big target. What we won't do is put them on ice ala Urban. Tell them they still have the offer but they can't commit until we find out what others are going to do. At this point, if DL is filled, it's filled. They probably wouldn't take any more.

KLM could be looked at as an OLB, though, as untitled said. We shall see.

[Svoboda]

I don't believe Notre Dame ever pulls offers from prospects unless they their grades slip dramatically or they are involved in some bad character situations, etc. What does happen is once the bus is full at the respective position of the player, their offer no longer is a commitable offer.

For instance, the Irish were after California wideout David Ausberry a couple seasons back but ended up not having room when he was ready to commit to Notre Dame. Because others took the scholarship at the WR position, his offer was no longer good when he called to say he wanted to be Irish.

He went elsewhere. Same with Mitch Mustain.

[tedwick]

Lewis-Moore at OLB would be interesting. I don't think it'd be the perfect situation, nor do I think we have a great shot with him in the first place... but it'd be interesting. something to keep an eye on.

[Svoboda]

Lewis-Moore at OLB would be interesting. I don't think it'd be the perfect situation, nor do I think we have a great shot with him in the first place... but it'd be interesting. something to keep an eye on.
Not a fit IMO.

In watching his film, he seemed slow to me for a defensive linemen so playing LB would be a reach unless he has really improved his speed and quickness.

[untitledproject]

Can he punt? "SPECIAL TEAMS BABY!"

[tedwick]

Can he punt? "SPECIAL TEAMS BABY!""33 PERCENT OF THA GAME! OTHER 33 IS OFFENSE, OTHER 33 IS DEFENSE!"

[stonebreakerwasgod]

In 2 years, our defense isn't gonna be on the field that long. But don't worry, our offense will take up the slack.

[rontdtarchala]

what we don't do is leave a kid hanging...they know where things stand because that's the way CW expects it! I have heard several times in the last few days how he notify's all prospects of each new verb...thats class baby!!!

[IrishKnight1023]

what we don't do is leave a kid hanging...they know where things stand because that's the way CW expects it! I have heard several times in the last few days how he notify's all prospects of each new verb...thats class baby!!!

-------This kid...from what I have seen and heard of him (Keep it to myself) is not an ND kid. The ND train rolled right over him and he missed his chance. He's not that good to wait for a 6th spot(Crazzzy)....he's not agile enough for a OLB/DE hybrid either. A&M all the way

[Smithers]

-------This kid...from what I have seen and heard of him (Keep it to myself) is not an ND kid. The ND train rolled right over him and he missed his chance. He's not that good to wait for a 6th spot(Crazzzy)....he's not agile enough for a OLB/DE hybrid either. A&M all the way

100% agree. The only ones deserving of being #6 would be Agayhere or Forston. The rest are SOL.

[irishunclebill]

KLM has set one Official Visit for the Fall, to South Bend, for the MSU game on 9/22.

[Svoboda]

Surprised the staff is still recruiting him to be quite honest.

[irishunclebill]

Apparently they still are as KLM said that Ianello was in contact with him even after the EJ committment. They are not looking at him as a potential 6th DL, he has to be a Plan B OLB at this point, although he can't really be Plan B with an offer. KLM had consistently said that he was being recruited for, and wanted to play, DE in college. However, in his last interview he mentioned that he was trying to get his coach to let him play some OLB this year, thus far to no avail. Even though the majority opinion here is that KLM is not suitable to play OLB, Ianello must be telling him that is the position thay are looking at for him. I imagine if Sabino were to become Irish before the MSU game that KLM would completely drop out of the picture, but I don't see that happening, so the Texas kid may still get a trip to ND.

[daytonirish]

At 6'4'' 220 KLM should be good fit for olb/de in new def. system. I thought I've seen people saying that Corwin is looking for guys in the 250/260 range for olb/de pos. If the other top targets go elsewere I think he's a good fit

[Svoboda]

I think there are better prospects out there to be quite honest. The staff must really see something in this kid that I missed in watching his film.

[marv81s]

only thing that concerns me with moving him to a OLB position is his speed, or lack of it

I would like to see more attention put on the guy in my avatar personally

[daytonirish]

Agree would love Sabino and Filer to fill out the lb recruits, but we need to keep other options available also.

[IrishCalves]

I gotta say that the continued contact between ND and Lewis-Moore is puzzling. I wasn't blown away by his athleticism or nose for the ball even, so I've never really bought into the "Plan B OLB" arguement.

The only thing I thought he had going for him was he's had some experience playing in a 3 man defensive line, so he'd feasibly come right in and understand the 3-4 end spot better than most. I don't know if it's his HS's base defense, but some of the film on rivals had him playing there, so its clear he won't be so green as some of the other line prospects entering next fall. Other than that, the staff did offer him on the same day as Ethan Johnson if memory serves, so I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They must like him, so I guess 'til we hear otherwise, we have to monitor this one as well.

[irishunclebill]

Hopefully, the "we hear otherwise" will be the cowbell ringing for Sabino.

[paddyman]

I gotta say that the continued contact between ND and Lewis-Moore is puzzling. I wasn't blown away by his athleticism or nose for the ball even, so I've never really bought into the "Plan B OLB" arguement.

The only thing I thought he had going for him was he's had some experience playing in a 3 man defensive line, so he'd feasibly come right in and understand the 3-4 end spot better than most. I don't know if it's his HS's base defense, but some of the film on rivals had him playing there, so its clear he won't be so green as some of the other line prospects entering next fall. Other than that, the staff did offer him on the same day as Ethan Johnson if memory serves, so I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They must like him, so I guess 'til we hear otherwise, we have to monitor this one as well.

I also am flummoxed with the continued fraternization reported between him nad ND. Is this just posturing by the recruit or is it legit?

[irishunclebill]

I also am flummoxed with the continued fraternization reported between him nad ND. Is this just posturing by the recruit or is it legit?

It's legit. If Sabino is not an ND commit by 9/22, and I don't think he will be, KLM is likely to be at ND for an Official Visit.

[NDisNCin2010]

can anyone confirm/deny that he is is/was in South Bend this weekend?

[notredomer23]

wasnt he at louisville

[MirageSmack]

wasnt he at louisville

I'm in Louisville, and haven't heard a thing about him being here. Nothing on UofL boards either.

[irishziggy]

wasnt he at louisville

That's the other '08 TX DE Chancey Aghayere who visited Louisville.

[notredomer23]

That's the other '08 TX DE Chancey Aghayere who visited Louisville.

ahhh yes my bad

[KamaraPolice]

ahhh yes my bad

Hey, no problem, we all make mistakes. Negative REPS.

[MirageSmack]

A teammate of Chancey Aghayere commited to UofL on that visit, so Card fans are thinking it's a package deal. Teammate is Jacques Caldwell, 2 * ATH (fast).

[YoungIrish]

Whats up with all these package deals this year...seems like alot more this year then last..

[IrishKnight1023]

A teammate of Chancey Aghayere commited to UofL on that visit, so Card fans are thinking it's a package deal. Teammate is Jacques Caldwell, 2 * ATH (fast).

----Not a chance. Louisville is just hoping. He's as much of a done deal to Texas as anything.

[daytonirish]

It would be nice to see one of the best in Texas leave the state to play his college ball. Going to Oklahoma doesn't count. Need to see the players start to look north for their college choice.

[rontdtarchala]

yeah like ND

[irishunclebill]

KLM has a list of 11 schools that he is considering, ND is one of them. Of the schools outside of Texas & Oklahoma, he had nice things to say about UVA, Wisconsin, and ND. However, the only Official Visit he has set is for the ND/MSU game on 9/22. If Sabino has not committed to ND by that date, KLM will still have a spot on the ND bus, because ND fans reservations or not, KLM is being looked at as an OLB by the ND coaching staff.

Apparently, KLM does not realize about the bus situation though because he is talking about making his decision sometime in late January around his birthday, which is the 24th. If he follows through with that plan, I'm not really sure why he would be making an Official Visit to South Bend, because whether Sabino commits to ND or not, there is no way given his position and the limited schollies available that the Irish coaching staff will hold a slot open for KLM until late January.

[notredomer23]

KLM has a list of 11 schools that he is considering, ND is one of them. Of the schools outside of Texas & Oklahoma, he had nice things to say about UVA, Wisconsin, and ND. However, the only Official Visit he has set is for the ND/MSU game on 9/22. If Sabino has not committed to ND by that date, KLM will still have a spot on the ND bus, because ND fans reservations or not, KLM is being looked at as an OLB by the ND coaching staff.

Apparently, KLM does not realize about the bus situation though because he is talking about making his decision sometime in late January around his birthday, which is the 24th. If he follows through with that plan, I'm not really sure why he would be making an Official Visit to South Bend, because whether Sabino commits to ND or not, there is no way given his position and the limited schollies available that the Irish coaching staff will hold a slot open for KLM until late January.
i dont think hes considering ND, but who wouldnt want to see a ND home game for free.

[IrishKnight1023]

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-147991&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

"Well, I will tell you this, one thing is that the head coaches, I believe from Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Colorado, and Oklahoma State all came to see me in person," Lewis-Moore said. "That was a really big deal for me. To have the head coach take the time out of his busy schedule, that shows me interest right there."

---My personal take, there is no way he'll wind up at ND. He wants to decide around NSD and our coaches have flat out said they were only pursuing ONE defensive player left on our board and that man is Sabino. Kapron will wind up at A&M.

[irishunclebill]

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-147991&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

"Well, I will tell you this, one thing is that the head coaches, I believe from Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Colorado, and Oklahoma State all came to see me in person," Lewis-Moore said. "That was a really big deal for me. To have the head coach take the time out of his busy schedule, that shows me interest right there."

---My personal take, there is no way he'll wind up at ND. He wants to decide around NSD and our coaches have flat out said they were only pursuing ONE defensive player left on our board and that man is Sabino. Kapron will wind up at A&M.

Coaches have not said that, Sabino did. I agree as I said in the post right before yours that if KLM wants to wait until his birthday, (January 24) there is no way they hold a spot for him, Sabino or no Sabino. However, if KLM is showboating about waiting until January, shows up for his Official on 9/22, and Sabino is either somewhere else or still in the wind, and KLM decides to commit to ND then like it or not, he will be Irish. This situation is somewhat similar to the J. Brown situation in that KLM is being recruited by ND to play a different position than what he is most comfortable with. That level of comfort on both sides may determine whether KLM actually makes an Official on 9/22, but if he does anything can happen.

[marv81s]

i ND's chances with Sabino are less and less everyday, so KLM is a good option to have on the table right now. We don't even know if ND is going to get an official from Sabino.

I realize it is only August and I'm not going over to the cliff to jump because I am thrilled with the LBs we have committed right now, but I just have very little confidence in ND landing Sabino.

[IrishKnight1023]

Coaches have not said that, Sabino did. I agree as I said in the post right before yours that if KLM wants to wait until his birthday, (January 24) there is no way they hold a spot for him, Sabino or no Sabino. However, if KLM is showboating about waiting until January, shows up for his Official on 9/22, and Sabino is either somewhere else or still in the wind, and KLM decides to commit to ND then like it or not, he will be Irish. This situation is somewhat similar to the J. Brown situation in that KLM is being recruited by ND to play a different position than what he is most comfortable with. That level of comfort on both sides may determine whether KLM actually makes an Official on 9/22, but if he does anything can happen.

----Well that's what I meant. The coaching staff told Sabino that so there it is. Watching KLM highlights isn't the most impressive thing ever and moving him to OLB would be a bit of a stretch. It's kind of like having John Ryan as your OLB and I don't think he fits there.

[IrishCalves]

----Well that's what I meant. The coaching staff told Sabino that so there it is. Watching KLM highlights isn't the most impressive thing ever and moving him to OLB would be a bit of a stretch. It's kind of like having John Ryan as your OLB and I don't think he fits there.

Not sure I follow with that comparison, seeing as Ryan is the only OLB that is consistently penciled in atop the depth chart (Vernaglia and S. Smith keep getting rotated at the other side).

That said, I think we share similar sentiments on KLM and his fit - if anything I have sizable reservations. Didn't look too much like an "athlete" with the limited film I've seen - makes me think he could end up as a Dwight Stevenson type, who'd have trouble finding a home on defense (too big/cumbersome for LB, too small to play along the line).

[IrishKnight1023]

Not sure I follow with that comparison, seeing as Ryan is the only OLB that is consistently penciled in atop the depth chart (Vernaglia and S. Smith keep getting rotated at the other side).

That said, I think we share similar sentiments on KLM and his fit - if anything I have sizable reservations. Didn't look too much like an "athlete" with the limited film I've seen - makes me think he could end up as a Dwight Stevenson type, who'd have trouble finding a home on defense (too big/cumbersome for LB, too small to play along the line).

-----I think John Ryan will have his hand on the ground next year and he's just too good and agile to keep off of the field this year. Him dropping back into pass protection isn't the prettiest site.

[irishunclebill]

----Well that's what I meant. The coaching staff told Sabino that so there it is. Watching KLM highlights isn't the most impressive thing ever and moving him to OLB would be a bit of a stretch. It's kind of like having John Ryan as your OLB and I don't think he fits there.

Splitting hairs here but there is a big difference between the coaching staff saying that Sabino is the last D prospect they are looking at, and Sabino saying that he was told that. In any case at this point in time it is obviously not the case as the staff is in contact with KLM and as of now he is still scheduled to make an Official Visit on 9/22. That may change between now and then but as of right now, de facto, that makes Sabino's assumption incorrect.

[irishunclebill]

Not sure I follow with that comparison, seeing as Ryan is the only OLB that is consistently penciled in atop the depth chart (Vernaglia and S. Smith keep getting rotated at the other side).

That said, I think we share similar sentiments on KLM and his fit - if anything I have sizable reservations. Didn't look too much like an "athlete" with the limited film I've seen - makes me think he could end up as a Dwight Stevenson type, who'd have trouble finding a home on defense (too big/cumbersome for LB, too small to play along the line).

IK & IC, you guys are cracking me up on KLM. It's obvious that you guys don't care much for this guys talent and the possibility of him playing OLB at ND, and you are definitely not in the minority among ND fans. The only thing that you both seem to be missing though is the fact that the coaching staff, whose judgment is the only one that counts, do not agree with you. Again, their position on KLM may also change between now and 9/22, but as the Sabino situation seems to be getting bleaker, I'm not so sure about that. The ball may be in KLM's court come 9/22 if he wants to go to ND. Personally, I don't think he will jump at that opportunity either, which will most likely be available to him only on that weekend, but as of right now it appears that he may be given the choice.

[GhostSpirit]

Splitting hairs here but there is a big difference between the coaching staff saying that Sabino is the last D prospect they are looking at, and Sabino saying that he was told that. In any case at this point in time it is obviously not the case as the staff is in contact with KLM and as of now he is still scheduled to make an Official Visit on 9/22. That may change between now and then but as of right now, de facto, that makes Sabino's assumption incorrect.

ND's staff is going to stay on some guys because of strategy. There's always a chance of a decommit and ND doesn't want to be left out to dry. They were still talking to Marcus Forston and are still talking to Lewis-Moore, Datone Jones, Jeremy Brown, and Chancey Aghayere. Corwin was talking to Jared Holley the other week. Hell, they might be talking to Will Compton still. It's better to build and maintain relationships than to scramble to make up ground in the chance of a decommit.

[Tommy]

ND's staff is going to stay on some guys because of strategy. There's always a chance of a decommit and ND doesn't want to be left out to dry. They were still talking to Marcus Forston and are still talking to Lewis-Moore, Datone Jones, Jeremy Brown, and Chancey Aghayere. Corwin was talking to Jared Holley the other week. Hell, they might be talking to Will Compton still. It's better to build and maintain relationships than to scramble to make up ground in the chance of a decommit.

Indeed

[irishunclebill]

ND's staff is going to stay on some guys because of strategy. There's always a chance of a decommit and ND doesn't want to be left out to dry. They were still talking to Marcus Forston and are still talking to Lewis-Moore, Datone Jones, Jeremy Brown, and Chancey Aghayere. Corwin was talking to Jared Holley the other week. Hell, they might be talking to Will Compton still. It's better to build and maintain relationships than to scramble to make up ground in the chance of a decommit.

Dead on GS, which is exactly why Sabino should not have made that statement, and more importantly why the II bunny, who should know better, should have never reported it.

Datone Jones also appears to be still serious about making an Official Visit to ND.

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated & Pictures Added.

[irishunclebill]

KLM again saying that he is making an Official to ND for the MSU game on 9/22, and just as before he still has no other Official Visits scheduled.

[irishunclebill]

KLM is being quoted as saying that ND is recruiting him to play DE. However, I do not see a recruiting analyst that seems to be taking that claim very seriously.

[IrishKnight1023]

He doesn't look athletic enough for a hybrid. When watching him I cannot picture him as an OLB. I think we are still recruiting him as an insurance policy like we were doing with Forston and Jeremy Brown

[irishunclebill]

Insurance Policy for what position though? They don't need him as an insurance policy for the DE position. He may not be athletic enough to be a tweener, but I don't think he will ever be big enough to play DE at Notre Dame either. Conventional wisdom is he is not big enough to play DE, not athletic enough to be a tweener, and not fast enough to play OLB only. So if all of that is true why are they still recruiting him? Maybe they are not, I guess we will find out if he shows up for the MSU game.

[IrishKnight1023]

I don't think he is too small at all. Kallen Wade weighed 205 when he came to fall camp his Fr. year Weis said. He'll be a project and I don't think by him showing up for his official here means that we'd still take him it just means that they want to keep recruiting him. They know he's not deciding anytime soon. If they did take him and take 6 DL I think that is way overloading one class on the defensive line.

[irishunclebill]

I don't think he is too small at all. Kallen Wade weighed 205 when he came to fall camp his Fr. year Weis said. He'll be a project and I don't think by him showing up for his official here means that we'd still take him it just means that they want to keep recruiting him. They know he's not deciding anytime soon. If they did take him and take 6 DL I think that is way overloading one class on the defensive line.

I could be dead wrong here but it just makes no sense to me that they could really be recruiting KLM as a 6th DL for this class. After EJ committed there is anectdotal evidence that indicates that the ND staff let it be known that they were done recruiting on the D-Line, enough so that a guy like Marcus Forston dropped his interest in ND charade, and made it official for the U. Yet they are still recruiting KLM for the D-Line? Two and two does not equal four here. If they are still really interested in a 6th DL recruit as insurance there are still some pretty good uncommitted DE's out there who should be getting some interest. I'll be a bit surprised if KLM actually shows up for MSU. Despite what he says about waiting until January to decide, I can't see the ND staff allowing him to come for an Official Visit where he may decide to commit if they are really not that interested in him anymore. More and more this appears to becoming a JB redux.

[marv81s]

I agree IUB, I think KLM is being recruited as a OLB hybrid similar to what they had in mind for that kid that stabbed us in the back last year at the last minute and went to the dick's cookouts in florida. I don't buy that he is being recruited to play DE.

[futurendcoach]

maybe he is being recruited at a hybrid d-back.

[irishziggy]

KLM commited to A&M last nite

[IrishCalves]

Ziggy is right. I'm just glad we won't be debating whether he's a DE or LB prospect for ND's purposes.

[irishunclebill]

I could be dead wrong here but it just makes no sense to me that they could really be recruiting KLM as a 6th DL for this class. After EJ committed there is anectdotal evidence that indicates that the ND staff let it be known that they were done recruiting on the D-Line, enough so that a guy like Marcus Forston dropped his interest in ND charade, and made it official for the U. Yet they are still recruiting KLM for the D-Line? Two and two does not equal four here. If they are still really interested in a 6th DL recruit as insurance there are still some pretty good uncommitted DE's out there who should be getting some interest. I'll be a bit surprised if KLM actually shows up for MSU. Despite what he says about waiting until January to decide, I can't see the ND staff allowing him to come for an Official Visit where he may decide to commit if they are really not that interested in him anymore. More and more this appears to becoming a JB redux.

I guess KLM finally received that message. Unless there is some surprise on the horizon this should signify the end of ND's Defensive Recruiting for the Class of 2008.

[irishunclebill]

Ziggy is right. I'm just glad we won't be debating whether he's a DE or LB prospect for ND's purposes.

Once EJ committed, I'm not sure that KLM was an Irish prospect at all, except maybe in his own mind.

[daytonirish]

So does this mean Charlie and Corwin have shut down recruiting on the def. side for this year baring someone having a great Sr. year and making a big name for himself? Why not have Corwin get a big jump on next years class.

[marv81s]

i'm sure we'll see a few offers go out on September 1st for the '09 class, so I'm sure they are working on next year already. I believe that is the NCAA stance on this, that official offers are not allowed to go out before that date.

But I'm quite certain CW and staff are already planning ahead.

[NDisNCin2010]

anyone know if Texas A+M commit, and now listed as "soft verbal" KLM has reopened his recruiting or is "looking" again?

[irishunclebill]

anyone know if Texas A+M commit, and now listed as "soft verbal" KLM has reopened his recruiting or is "looking" again?

KLM has been a Rivals "Soft Verbal" for almost 3 weeks now since he first expressed concern about the Franchione rumors & more importantly also said he was going on Official Visits to other schools. Because of the personal tone of all of his recruiting articles, it's not surprising that KLM is upset about Franchione's departure. He also mentioned that ND is still contacting him, but he has not actually scheduled an Official Visit to ND or anywhere else. At the end of the day nothing is likely to change here. KLM is a Texas kid who has given every indication that he does not want to go too far from home, and A&M is still the best Texas program to have offered him. I'm sure that Mike Sherman will be able to shmooze him into staying with the Aggies, all it will take is a little love.

[irishunclebill]

KLM has tentatively set up an Official Visit to Notre Dame on 1/18/08.

[irishunclebill]

KLM seems to be really back in the ND mix again. Besides setting up an Official for 1/18, he received a visit from Coach Ianello last week, and is expecting another visit from him this week. Part of the reason for this is that despite KLM's "Soft Verbal" status with Texas A&M new Aggie coach Mike Sherman has not even bothered to talk to KLM since his hiring. KLM is just the type of recruit who needs the opposite treatment, a little schmoozing and a little attention from Sherman early on may have easily kept KLM in the Aggie fold. That task may now prove to be more difficult.

[irishziggy]

what's the latest of KLM. on DD it was said that there were rumors going around that he may decommit from A&M and choose us.

[ND Fanatic]

what's the latest of KLM. on DD it was said that there were rumors going around that he may decommit from A&M and choose us.

Ziggy, I saw on Rivals this morning (not a member so I couldn't read the article) that KLM said that he "was back on the market". I, probably like many others, took that to mean that he had opened his recruitment back up, but I haven't heard anything about him choosing us.

[irishunclebill]

what's the latest of KLM. on DD it was said that there were rumors going around that he may decommit from A&M and choose us.

Not trying to be an asshole, but didn't I cover this in the post right above yours.

[irishunclebill]

Ziggy, I saw on Rivals this morning (not a member so I couldn't read the article) that KLM said that he "was back on the market". I, probably like many others, took that to mean that he had opened his recruitment back up, but I haven't heard anything about him choosing us.

See Post #76 in this thread. To further clarify he has opened up his recruiting, in fact it has been opened up for a month now, he has scheduled only one Official Visit, to ND on 1/18/08, as before his verbal to A&M, ND is his favorite school other than A&M, he is still committed to A&M as a "Soft Verbal", and if he does actually de-commit A&M it will be most likely be for ND.

[irishziggy]

yea i knew that, but the way it was said on DD was like he was close to choosing us. I knew that he opened up his recruitment again and that he was going to visit us. Just wondering if you thought he was close to joining us if maybe he ends up being "wowed" on his visit.

[irishunclebill]

yea i knew that, but the way it was said on DD was like he was close to choosing us. I knew that he opened up his recruitment again and that he was going to visit us. Just wondering if you thought he was close to joining us if maybe he ends up being "wowed" on his visit.

I think there is a good possibility of that if he actually makes the trip this time, and if by the time he is ready to make the trip that ND still has room for him. Most likely they will, but if a guy like Harper pulls a surprise, or if Datone Jones can be convinced to visit ND in the interim and is equally wowed, then the slot that is currently available for KLM to occupy could be filled.

[NDgrandson]

Not trying to be an asshole, but didn't I cover this in the post right above yours.

What an ass IUB.
http://www.stupidcollege.com/Images/Sexy_Ass_Part_3.jpg
Sorry. Couldn't help it.

[Tommy]

What an ass IUB.
http://www.stupidcollege.com/Images/Sexy_Ass_Part_3.jpg
Sorry. Couldn't help it.

perfection you can keep your double Ds

[NDgrandson]

perfection you can keep your double Ds

That's a lucky stool.

[rktgoirish]

my good I am at a loss for words

[The New Louis]

having watched film on both I am not sure what one would fit better into our scheme. They are both very talented and aggressive defenders but I am not sure which would be better as a edge rusher. I guess if I had to choose I would pick jones due to the fact that he actually looks like he is trying to kill the opposing players. Both would be even better.

[NDGirlzRock]

having watched film on both I am not sure what one would fit better into our scheme. They are both very talented and aggressive defenders but I am not sure which would be better as a edge rusher. I guess if I had to choose I would pick jones due to the fact that he actually looks like he is trying to kill the opposing players. Both would be even better.

I would have to agree!!! From what I have read about Jones....he is one mean dude!!! I think that KLM is good, but he needs to be nastier!!!

[irishunclebill]

ND keeps the heat on KLM as Ianello visits him for the 2nd time in three weeks.

[irishunclebill]

KLM has confirmed that he will take his scheduled Official Visit to ND the weekend of 1/18. He also sounds like he may skip his 1/25 scheduled trip to Louisville. This may or may not be good news for ND as KLM is also saying that he will make his final decision on NSD. As I said in another thread, I would not count on KLM committing to the Irish if he waits until NSD to announce. There is also some smoke that Texas may offer KLM, which would be a very unusual move by Mack Brown at this late date. I'd like to see some real confirmation of that before I took it too seriously, but if Texas does actually offer him, they could become his instant top choice.

[stew654]

Looks like KLM got his offer from texas and is considering a visit..which could complicate things

[marv81s]

huh, that goes against what he said last month when he talked about Texas getting in the mix. Pretty much said, "too little, too late" about them.

I am surprised that and kid from Texas isn't interested in Texas if they came a calling. Usually these texas kids are giving their verbals to Texas once they are born.

[irishunclebill]

Looks like KLM got his offer from texas and is considering a visit..which could complicate things

Not sure where you are getting this from. I saw mention of a verbal offer from Texas, which is meaningless at this point, but I did not see anything about KLM considering a visit there. Neither Rivals or Scout list KLM as having a Texas offer. Most of his talk lately seems to be pro-Texas A&M again, other than the fact that he confirmed his visit to ND for next weekend.

[stew654]

"One blue-chip d-end said on Monday night that Mack Brown has extended a scholarship offer, and he's considering a visit to Austin in the coming weeks."

http://texas.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=759102&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

Now this is coming from KLM and not Mack so take it for what is worth..and also if he was extended a verbal or written it doesnt say..but thought it was news worthy

[irishunclebill]

"One blue-chip d-end said on Monday night that Mack Brown has extended a scholarship offer, and he's considering a visit to Austin in the coming weeks."

http://texas.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=759102&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

Now this is coming from KLM and not Mack so take it for what is worth..and also if he was extended a verbal or written it doesnt say..but thought it was news worthy

Thanks Stew. I wanted to see where it was coming from. Texas recruiting sites don't have much to talk about this time of year, so they were probably pretty excited to do a story on any prospect. Pretty sure it's the same info from yesterday that indicated it is just a verbal offer, and all of that is from KLM. If he gets the offer and does make a visit to Texas, it would be after he had visited ND, and if he does not commit shortly after his ND visit, he won't be Irish anyway.

[irishunclebill]

KLM continuing to say he will make his final decision on NSD. If he sticks with that IMO he will most likely stay an Aggie.

[IrishGrizz]

Oh, well, I was hoping for Datone Jones as my 1st choice of the DE long shots anyway.:)

[NDisNCin2010]

down to two...ND and A+M...seems to be deciding on NSD per this interesing video article. sounds like a great kid...my sense hes irish and ND staff and CB's tenacity in recruiting him wins him over to us...

http://www.prepticket.com/video/video/show?id=823292%3AVideo%3A44459

[tissue]

anyone know how the visit is going

[irishjay]

funny how he mentioned the loyalty factor to ND (ND recruited him first). too bad another lineman (name doesn't need mentioning) doesn't hold the same value.

[marv81s]

anyone know how the visit is going

won't hear anything about the visit till probably monday, unless anyone on here is a student at ND and sees him and/or hangs with him

[NDgrandson]

That was a good interview. He seems to have a great personality.

[tissue]

BG say his visit is going very very well

[stew654]

Apparantly the trip went well. Can anyone give anymore insight?
Lewis-Moore no longer committed to A&M

[NDisNCin2010]

gotta be Irish now...

[GoldenShower]

Looks like Rivals now has him as a decommitted prospoect after Sunday. Anyone who enjoyed the 0 degree weather from the south looks very promising. I forget if he's going to take one more trip (to Texas perhaps) or if this is it.

[stew654]

Top 3 are ND,Kansas,A&M. Believe he just crossed texas off the list

[notredomer23]

Gotta believe its down to us and kansas since AM dropped his committment

[JMR8]

i would love to sign a player like lewis-moore and it would help greatly for our depth, but the thing that concerns me is don't you think he is a little small to be playin on the line in the 3-4 defense. Just my opinion, but who knows how much bigger he could get and if his athleticism is good enough to where it doesn't matter all that much. what do you guys think?

[grungejunky]

6'4 225 there is room in there to grow. and right now he seems to be a tweener in kerry neal mode on just a pure physical comparison.

[HeavenKnows]

For a guy with his frame and size he has very good footwork! Currently, he is not a massive person who can currently overpower linemen because of his size, but he does hare the frame to be massive and carry a lean 270 lbs. Ruben Mendoza will physicaaly devellop Kapron.

Kapron is a leaner version of Shane Hale and they have the same weight. Go figure. They are very similar in ability; moreover, Kapron is also ND material.

[irishziggy]

6'4 225 there is room in there to grow. and right now he seems to be a tweener in kerry neal mode on just a pure physical comparison.

he def weighs more than 225, just look at him and you can see that. He's not skinny and at 6'4, there's no doubt he weighs more than that and that he can def get bigger.

[IrishKnight1023]

He'll probably be like Kallen Wade.....granted Wade was like 205 and 6'5 when he came in, but I see them playing similar roles.

[mikejND]

KLM is at 235. He had a great visit, and I see us having the lead if A&M has really dropped him. I'm not sure his coach was trying to make a statement, or force him to firm up his commitment, being that they have another DE coming in next weekend, and one that just left.

[GoldenShower]

KLM is at 235. He had a great visit, and I see us having the lead if A&M has really dropped him. I'm not sure his coach was trying to make a statement, or force him to firm up his commitment, being that they have another DE coming in next weekend, and one that just left.

I'm under the impression that new defensive line coach Buddy Wyatt may have made it clear that the DL class has filled up. TAMU is currently at 26 committed but with Eric Harper (who Dallas Morning News called a DE) would make it 6 on the DL including 5 DEs.

[thixon]

Interesting...not that I pay much attention to ESPN's insight, but they have ND listed # 1 in his favorites, and A&M is not listed any more if you follow the link from Lugenbill's ranking article. Also of interest is the piece about Jonas Gray and Michigan. Isn't he coming to ND this weekend with Mike Martin?

[marv81s]

that hasn't been confirmed yet by Jonas, he said he was going to try and make it down again for that visit.

[rontdtarchala]

supposed to be...and I really want all of them...hehehehehehehe

[irishunclebill]

Luginbill pays as much attention to what is actually going on as well, the rest of the putzes actually, Crabtree, Farrell, et al. How many times do these guys have to be wrong before people start ignoring what they have to say? Obviously, not enough times yet.;)

I am sure Luginbill has no idea that Jones Gray was at ND last weekend, and is coming again this weekend. That little snippet was put in because he had nothing else to put in about ND, probably saw that Crabtree said something similar earlier this month, and figured he'd generate a little buzz.

[thixon]

Glad to hear it was just regurgitation...i had not seen the crabtree piece earlier.

[The Jester]

TAMU is currently at 26 committed but with Eric Harper (who Dallas Morning News called a DE) would make it 6 on the DL including 5 DEs.

An A and M fan who follows recruiting told me that they wanted Harper as an outside linebacker. This was the position he played in high school. The interesting thing is that Harper was too old to play high school sports this year, so who knows what kind of shape he's in. Anyway, despite their similar height and weight, the A and M staff seem to see Harper and KLM as two different kinds of players. However, A and M's class is pretty full, so hopefully they don't have time to wait on KLM.

[IrishR#1]

Too old to play HS sports? What is he, 45? Clausen was old (20?), and he still could play. I don't like that at all. I don't want an elderly person on here, especially if he is in bad shape.

[irishjay]

is KLM taking any more visits before pledging to a school?

[irishunclebill]

is KLM taking any more visits before pledging to a school?

Last we heard he was still planning on visiting Kansas on 2/1.

[stew654]

is KLM taking any more visits before pledging to a school?

Might check out Kansas...why i dont know

[and1john]

I live in Kansas, and KU is a great school! Lawrence is a party town...it's a lot of fun! He'll have a good time, but hopefully choose the Irish in the end.

[daytonirish]

Well and1john it now becomes your job to see that he doesn't have a good time in Lawrence, doesn't it!!! :p :eek:

[stew654]

Was not bashing KU really..just 1st interest in them from KLM that i have heard of following his recruitment. Also because Up until this year you didn't hear many 'football' recruits say they were going to check out KU, still catches you off guard haaa

[and1john]

Well and1john it now becomes your job to see that he doesn't have a good time in Lawrence, doesn't it!!! :p :eek:

I don't go to KU, but one of my best friends does...I'll tell him to make sure KLM is miserable in Lawrence this weekend! But he probably won't agree since he's a student and is diehard KU!

KU is known for having a lot of good looking girls, too, so hopefully they are studying this weekend :)

[irishjay]

good looking girls and studying go along as well as urbie and ethics

[Akron Irish]

I don't go to KU, but one of my best friends does...I'll tell him to make sure KLM is miserable in Lawrence this weekend! But he probably won't agree since he's a student and is diehard KU!

KU is known for having a lot of good looking girls, too, so hopefully they are studying this weekend :)

Praying for a snow storm...

[mikejND]

As someone who partied in Lawrence an awful lot a couple years back, they indeed have lots of beautiful woman. Lawrence is a small town, where everyone basically parties so they may have an advantage when it comes to that, but when it comes to campus and facilities, they don't touch NDs. KLM seems like a level headed guy, I say we have nothing to worry about.

[irishunclebill]

KLM is now talking about skipping the Kansas visit and deciding late this week. On the surface that would seems to be very favorable for the Irish, but I would not count Texas A&M out of this completely despite KLM's problems with them earlier this week. Remember that one of the Aggies problems was that KLM was going to visit Kansas as well as ND. So his dropping the Kansas visit may mean he is tired of the whole thing and ready to commit, or it may be a concession to A&M to keep his scholarship offer open.

[irishunclebill]

The latest news, if accurate, does not sound too good for KLM to ND.

[irishunclebill]

KLM re-committed to Texas A&M tonight. Another case of a kid who never really wanted to leave Texas.

[NDisNCin2010]

good luck to KLM...would have like to have him at ND

[The New Louis]

Atleast he gave us a shot. Just another example of how hard it is to pull a kid out of Texas

[irishunclebill]

Atleast he gave us a shot. Just another example of how hard it is to pull a kid out of Texas

Very very difficult. BTW, A&M is accumulating a helluva class which still does not even have Cyrus Gray officially in it. If Sherman can make a solid transition to a college coach, A&M could be a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12 in a few years.

[daytonirish]

Oh well, good luck to him.

[Specnatz]

Very very difficult. BTW, A&M is accumulating a helluva class which still does not even have Cyrus Gray officially in it. If Sherman can make a solid transition to a college coach, A&M could be a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12 in a few years.

Mike Sherman was the O-Line coach at A&M a couple decades ago.

[irishziggy]

a respected poster who usually only gives what he knows on the Texas schools on DD said that word on the street is that KLM decommitted again from A&M.

His mom didnt really like the whole decommittment debacle (the 1st time) and in the end she really wants him to go to ND.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

That's been thrown around. I do like our chances with him.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Appears as though he is Irish. Only have seen it from one source thus far.

[fwirish24]

sweet but is he more of a Kerry Neal DE who plays OLB or is he a real DE

[stonebreakerwasgod]

From what I've seen and heard, he's more of a DE than a LB, as he's not exactly fleet of foot. But IUB may have another take on that.

[SoCalDomer]

Appears as though he is Irish. Only have seen it from one source thus far.

i'm irish. and if you count my multiple personalities, that's more than one source

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He's from Cali, home of the drive thru weed shacks.

[IrishKnight1023]

He'd be a rush DE in our defense unless you want a slower John Ryan. He's more like Kallen Wade.

[fwirish24]

ok thanks

[irishziggy]

Per Lemming:

As the national signing day approaches, Notre Dame landed a top 200 player in 6-4, 240-pound defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore of Weatherford, Texas, who originally had committed to Texas A&M.

Lewis-Moore is Irish coach Charlie Weis' first recruit since wide receiver Deion Walker on Jan. 5 and only the second since lineman Trevor Robinson, a de-commitment from Nebraska, announced for Notre Dame on Dec. 14.

Lewis-Moore will help to deter the loss of defensive lineman Omar Hunter, who de-committed last month and declared for Florida.

[irishziggy]

stonebreaker, KLM's from CALI? or were u just kidding. i know he goes to school in Texas.

[Fishin'_Irish]

I've heard he's Irish. http://blogs.suntimes.com/secondseason/


edit: beat to it by ziggy.

double edit: and stoney in another thread. I'm slow lately.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

stonebreaker, KLM's from CALI? or were u just kidding. i know he goes to school in Texas.

I was referring to Socal. My humor got lost amidst the recruiting news.

[RichardRiot]

I was referring to Socal. My humor got lost amidst the recruiting news.

Sad thing is, I actually knew you were talking about SCDomer; I may officially be on the "Dark Side" now :confused: :eek:

[irishziggy]

I was referring to Socal. My humor got lost amidst the recruiting news.

LOL ok, i was reading too much into it.

I know it's been confirmed by a lot of the posters with "insiders sources" per say. That KLM was a surprise, but not THE surprise.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Richard.....Was there ever any doubt?

[IrishR#1]

Can't say we didn't cover our needs this year. 4 billion defensive ends and linebackers. I love it. In a 3-4, having a good rotation is important since speed is focus.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

That's why I don't care if our class is numero uno or not. CW has done what was needed.

[irishziggy]

another big part of this is he's from Texas. I know CW & Haywood are gonna focus on bringing in some TX boys next class. Cant hurt having some Texas boys on the squad already.

[Fishin'_Irish]

That's why I don't care if our class is numero uno or not. CW has done what was needed.

To quote what Dodger once said, a number one class and 75 cents buys you a novelty condom at a gas station.

[eric_navy]

Is this for sure yet?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Yes.

[Fishin'_Irish]

Is this for sure yet?

Bet your bottom dollar it is.

[SoCalDomer]

IrishKnight was betting testicles on Knox signing, now Fishin's betting his bottom... what's next? :eek:

[eric_navy]

SoCal bets his bottom testicle...

[SoCalDomer]

poop, i walked into that one didn't i.

[irishunclebill]

Neither Rivals or Scout has confirmed this yet. They only have KLM de-committed again from A&M with High Interest in only one school, Notre Dame. The reason is not official with them is because they both are probably unable to reach him to confirm. For now, I'm just going to take the A&M verbal out, and wait for a little more confirmation before we make him #23. Considering that KLM has committed and de-committed twice to A&M, we will probably need to hold our breath a little on this one until the LOI fax arrives on NSD.

[Fishin'_Irish]

Way to be the cautious optimist.

[ndcufan]

is knox on the same level of cautios/optimist as KLM?

[irishunclebill]

is knox on the same level of cautios/optimist as KLM?

No, KLM is more of a sure thing than Knox at this point as there is at least one report that he has already committed to ND. We will not know for sure on Knox until Wednesday afternoon.

[Fishin'_Irish]

Almost. He's currently one foot away from where KLM is. If we had any sort of confirmation on Knox, he jumps waaay up.

[IrishR#1]

In my uninformed opinion, Wells, KLM, & Knox will be sending LOI's to ND on Wednesday.

[SoCalDomer]

Neither Rivals or Scout has confirmed this yet.

as of this morning, still no change to the team list (adding him). just fyi

KLM might be wanting to wait to make it official so as to avoid any extra pressure from A&M. or maybe it's not as certain as the initial article. either way, we'll just have to wait.

[irishunclebill]

as of this morning, still no change to the team list (adding him). just fyi

KLM might be wanting to wait to make it official so as to avoid any extra pressure from A&M. or maybe it's not as certain as the initial article. either way, we'll just have to wait.

Add this article from the SBT to the mix. That is why I don't jump the gun on these things based on blog reports, even Tom Lemming's blog reports. He is probably still Irish, but until he announces it publicly he is not #23.

Intrigue surrounds Irish prospects
(http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080204/SPORTS13/802040362/1001/Sports)



Intrigue surrounds Irish prospects
ND RECRUITING

BOB WIENEKE
Tribune Staff Writer

Has the recruiting trail of Weatherford, Texas, defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore taken another twist?

CSTV recruiting analyst Tom Lemming, who also writes a column for the Tribune's Irish Sports Report, reported Sunday that Lewis-Moore has committed to Notre Dame after being committed to Texas A&M. But a family member said Sunday that if there is a change in schools, word of it will come from Lewis-Moore himself.

Lewis-Moore originally committed to Texas A&M, but that was before coach Dennis Franchione was fired. Franchione was replaced by Mike Sherman, but last month Lewis-Moore made an official visit to South Bend. In an online story published Sunday by The Bryan-College Station (Texas) Eagle, Lewis-Moore was listed as an A&M commitment.


Los Angeles-area running back Milton Knox, who visited Notre Dame this weekend, is expected to announce his choice Wednesday. He has reportedly narrowed his choices to Notre Dame and UCLA. Knox originally committed to UCLA and coach Karl Dorrell. Dorrell was fired following the regular season and replaced by Rick Neuheisel.

Gainesville, Ga., defensive end Keith Wells, who also visited Notre Dame over the weekend, has narrowed his list to ND, Ohio State and Tennessee, according to his coach. Wells originally committed to Florida State before decommitting.

NCAA recruiting rules prohibit college coaches from publicly commenting on a recruit until the player has signed a national letter-of-intent. Signing day is Wednesday.

[marv81s]

In my uninformed opinion, Wells, KLM, & Knox will be sending LOI's to ND on Wednesday.

2 out of 3 ain't bad :)

[NDisNCin2010]

thought he meant wells as the whiff,...

[eric_navy]

Interesting quote from CW but there is no date.

"The biggest highlight for me, personally, is the great player from a distant place that decided to go to another school. Obviously, I can't say his name. As much as it hurt, I called him and wished him the very best. It turns out the Mom was in our corner, and the next night he called back and asked, 'You still got that scholarship?' When I said 'Yes I do,' he responded, 'Well, I came to my senses. I am coming to Notre Dame.' That was a great feeling that we had handled things the right way."



Here's the entire article. Worth a read.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/columns/story?columnist=curry_bill&id=3231254

[irishunclebill]

KLM is officially #23. Only B&G kept their word to keep his committment secret. The story behind the story is available for free at B&G's website. Here is the direct link:

"The Story" behind the story. (http://www.blueandgold.com/content/?aid=5035)

[The New Louis]

so he was the secret commit

[irishziggy]

so he was the secret commit

he was jason sapp's secret commit, yes

[CULion17]

NUMA NUMA KLM!!!!!

Kudos to BG for respecting his wishes.

[IrishKnight1023]

I'm alot more pumped about KLM since I watched his highlights on UND.com. His highlights from Rivals make him look very average and not overally athletic, but after watching his new (perhaps Sr. year) highlights he looks like he could be a force and could get significant playing time as the year progress. Very pumped about his addition.

[NDboy15]

Yeah, I think he can be a great force for us for years to come.

[slawler7]

yeah i live in FW and i saw his weatherford team play. Hes got speed and looked beastly

[IrishKnight1023]

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080206/SPORTS13/519954824/1129/News

"He was real impressed when he went up there on a visit," Wheaton said.

[untitledproject]

I'm alot more pumped about KLM since I watched his highlights on UND.com.

It now is quite obvious why Weis has been on this kid like a bum on a ham sandwich.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Or me on a pizza.

[NDGirlzRock]

It now is quite obvious why Weis has been on this kid like a bum on a ham sandwich.

I like the bum on a ham sandwich, Title!!! Anyway....I think that this is a sign of what's to come!!! Getting a good 4* prospect out of Texas!!! Look for this to start happening more!!! BTW, this is my 1700 post....I'm closing in on Stoney!!!! :D:eek::D

[IrishR#1]

He will play DE, not OLB, right? It sounds like he's very fast, but I'm not sure if he's fast enough for the OLB.

[MirageSmack]

It now is quite obvious why Weis has been on this kid like a bum on a ham sandwich.


Isn't the line "like a bum on a bologne sandwich?!?"

[cman1787]

He will play DE, not OLB, right? It sounds like he's very fast, but I'm not sure if he's fast enough for the OLB.

olb in a 3-4, i.e shawn merriman

[IrishKnight1023]

Kapron said he was recruited for a OLB/DE hybrid, but in Weis' presser yesterday he said that he would most likely be a DE......I think he'd be a better rush DE, but that's my opinion and it doesn't mean sh*t haha

[daytonirish]

IK your opinion means alot to us here at GH, don't sell yourself short. :D

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated to reflect Final Star Ratings & Rankings on the recruiting boards.

[IrishKnight1023]

I was wondering even though it doesn't mean much, but did he ever get an "official" offer from Texas or just a verbal?

[irishunclebill]

I was wondering even though it doesn't mean much, but did he ever get an "official" offer from Texas or just a verbal?

KLM did get a written Texas offer.

[brownkj002]

This is a really nice article on KLM.

http://irishsportsdaily.com/football/1184-mother-knows-best

[Griff Cannon]

He had a real nice interview as well on und.com as well

[IrishR#1]

I am a huge KLM fan.

[brownkj002]

I am a huge KLM fan.

He has been playing really well as of late.

[SpanishElite]

He has great versatility for such a young player. To think he can still master his craft 3 more years after this one. He is playing DE and DT. Getting some great movement and has a great motor. Im glad he isnt wasting away at TAMU.

[zimmsbg78]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/football/premium-football (free)


Defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. Another football cliché says something about games being won in the trenches.

For Notre Dame to be a legitimate BCS caliber football team this fall, those mantras will have to hold true. If Notre Dame wants these football clichés to become reality, their defensive line must play well, and do so consistently.

Other players might get more attention, but no player along the Notre Dame defensive front was more consistent a season ago than defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore. A season ago, Lewis-Moore was able to use his strength, toughness, and motor to fight his way to 62 tackles, two sacks, and five quarterback hurries.

All the while, Lewis-Moore was still trying to get comfortable with the 3-4 defense, which was still quite new to him. When Kelly and his staff were initially hired, one player whose fit for the new scheme was questioned was Lewis-Moore. The Weatherford, Texas native quickly squelched those concerns, showing himself to be more than capable of making the move to the 3-4 defensive end position.

Lewis-Moore is one player that believes in the football clichés that preach the need for strong defenses, especially along the line.

“I believe the game starts in the trenches,” said the senior end. “For our defense to be a great defense I feel like it starts with the D-line. We have to fit blocks, we have to rush the passer, we have to do all those assignments.”

“I think we’re going to be much improved,” continued Lewis-Moore. “We have people coming back, we have great leadership in Harrison (Smith) and Manti (Te’o) and Darius (Fleming) and guys like that. They’re stepping up to the leadership position. I think it’s going to be impressive.”

Lewis-Moore does not need outside sources to tell him what he and the defense is capable of. He and his teammates were not surprised by their late season performance from a season ago, they saw glimpses of their potential early on.

“All the expectations are for other people,” Lewis-Moore said. “You have to have expectations of yourselves, and I feel like everybody on the defense, we know what we’re capable of and I feel like last season people saw glimpses and flashes of what we can do. But what we have to do is keep that on a consistent basis.”

“We always knew we had the potential, we saw that,” continued the 300-pound end. “We just have to be more consistent and I feel like consistency is a big factor and if we keep doing what we do and keep playing hard it’s all on us.”

As much as the players believed in themselves, Lewis-Moore noted the team’s strong play down the stretch was a big step for the Irish players. This was especially true of the defense, which put the team on its back during Notre Dame’s season-ending four game win streak.

“It does help,” Lewis-Moore said of the late-season surge. “Ever since the month of November and the bowl game there’s been a feeling in the air that this is a special team this year. The only thing stopping us is stopping ourselves. We know what everybody is capable of and we just have to go out and achieve it.”

Although there is a feeling of excitement, Lewis-Moore also says there is still much work to be done. He and his defensive mates are not settling for how they finished the 2010 season. They want to be better, and know they are capable of being better.

“For the defense we should play a complete game and not have certain lulls or lags in certain times of the game,” said the senior end. “I think this year everybody has a new mindset, we’re having energy and we’ve got great leadership on the defensive side of the ball.”

“I think the sky is limitless for us,” Lewis-Moore said with confidence.

The Notre Dame coaches have not been shy about publicly expressing their expectations of the defense. A season ago the question was whether or not this unit could stop opponents from scoring. Heading into the 2011 season, the expectations seem as if the defense is to the point where if teams score it’s a bit of a surprise.

Lewis-Moore and his teammates have heard the challenge, and they like the new level of expectations from their coaches.

“That’s a challenge, and that’s a challenge we’re ready to take by the reigns,” said Lewis-Moore. “We’re working hard every day and I feel like we’ve got some camaraderie and we have a talented freshmen class that came into help us on the defensive line. I think if we all work as one, work as a unit together, we can improve this defense.”

“You want to be the number one defense and number one defensive line,” said the 6-foot-4 end. “But we have to take it day-by-day.”

One of the biggest improvements on the team, and especially on the defense, is the trust that exists amongst the players. The senior end says that knowing the guy next to him is going to do his job makes him a better player, something that is true of the rest of the defense.

“I know that Harrison has trust in the defensive line, that we’re going to get to the quarterback,” Lewis-Moore said. “I think that’s what’s different in our defense. We know what we’re going to get out of everybody, we know what Coach (Bob) Diaco wants out of us. I know that me and Ethan (Johnson) and what Coach (Mike) Elston wants out of us. I think that goes a long way.”

After racking up only 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks as a junior, Lewis-Moore knows he must be a more effective playmaker for the Notre Dame defense. This is especially true against the pass, where Lewis-Moore knows he must and can be a better pass rusher, something true of the entire front seven.

“We’ve got to,” he said emphatically of the need to get after the quarterback this season. “Obviously to win games you have to put some pressure on the quarterback. I think you’re going to see some improvement on that.”

“It’s a little bit of everything,” said the senior when asked what he would do to improve as a pass rusher. “Obviously, I need to work on my pass rush and my numbers or whatever. I know I need to work on our pass rush, knocking the blocker back and everything. So that’s what I’m going to be focused on this fall camp.”

“I need to focus on flipping my hips, more film watching, more tendencies of what this person does on a certain play,” he continued. “It helps going against (left tackle) Zack Martin, he’s a great offensive linemen. There’s certain things I need to work on and certain moves I have to use to use my talents to the best of my abilities.”

Lewis-Moore was recently named a preseason candidate for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. Those types of personal accolades and accomplishments mean nothing to Lewis-Moore. His focus is on the defensive unit and success of the team as a whole.

“It really doesn’t matter,” Lewis-Moore said of his goals for the season. “I just want to win every game and get to that national championship, that’s the ultimate goal.”

[IrishFan123]

Torn MCL out for the year

[adamsfamily03]

Torn MCL out for the year
Not good. Wishing him the best during his recovery. Will be missed BIG TIME.

[mcp717]

I dont remember him getting hurt...anyone else know when? this is a huge blow to the D-Line!!!

[NDgrandson]

Could you imagine if we DIDN'T get Lynch and Tuitt? KLM AND Ethan Johnson out??? Wow.

Get well KLM. Has to suck. Feel for you.

[jbrown_9999]

Torn MCL out for the year

Is it for sure that KLM is out?

Kelly's presser yesterday had this:

Q. Any other injury issues that came out of last night? You mentioned Zeke with the concussion. I don't know if anybody else was banged up. How did you come out health-wise?
COACH KELLY: I think Zeke -- Mike had a gamekeeper's thumb, which is more of a sprain, Mike Floyd, that is; Tommy had the knee; Kap had an ankle. I'll get more specific information right after we finish this. Our doctors will be up here around 2:30 and I'll have a little bit of a more specific. But that was what I could remember from last night after the game.

Q. I just want to be clear on the injury front. It sounds like your answer is you don't know quite let, but Kapron Lewis-Moore, there's nothing that would make you think he has a long-term injury or anything like that?
COACH KELLY: At the moment, no. They looked at him last night. Like most of our injuries, soft tissue, ankle, knee, all of them get MRIs, so we'll have MRI results back from Kap, Tommy and obviously we don't need an MRI on the thumb or the head injury, but we'll get those MRIs back. They're usually read sometime around noon or 1:00, and then I'll have more information and I'll be able to let you know.

http://www.asapsports.com/show_conference.php?id=75438

[adamsfamily03]

Torn MCL out for the year
Where did you see/hear this on KLM?

[IrishFan123]

Where did you see/hear this on KLM?

Pete Sampson reported it yesterday

Most recent tweet..


Not the best day today news wise. Gotta keep a good attitude! I got the best teammates and I know they got my back! #family #NDFB

We'll find out more on Tuesday

[domerhead]

Detached MCL (not torn, very rare)...out for the season :(

[mlcspinner]

and the hits keep coming

[NotreDameNate]

I hate this for him. Hopefully he gets healed up and can/want to come back for a 5th year. Best of luck to this young man.

[morrdave9]

What really sucks is that it happened right before Navy. EJ is still dinged up as well.

[NotreDameNate]

Well alot of people keep talking of the "future" players, so I guess it's time to get it going.

[Purebred Irishman]

IrishIllustrated.com - KLM wants change of scenery (http://notredame.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1350385&PT=4&PR=2)


The last time Kapron Lewis-Moore backed anybody up, Charlie Weis was his coach.

But that’s the strange vantage point stomached by the fifth-year defensive end this spring as he works his way back from a torn right MCL suffered against USC. The problem for Lewis-Moore is that getting back into football shape means reestablishing himself ahead of potentially elite sophomores Aaron Lynch and Stephon Tuitt.

Halfway through spring practice, Lewis-Moore knows he still has work to do, well aware 29 career starts doesn’t mean he’ll automatically add to that figure this fall. Even if Notre Dame doesn’t have an official depth chart, Lewis-Moore recognizes he’s a slightly strange second-team for now.

“A little bit but at the same time I’ve just got to keep doing what I’ve got to do,” Lewis-Moore said. “I’ve got to keep working hard. Guys ahead of me are going to work hard too.”

At 6-foot-4, 306 pounds, Lewis-Moore seems to have put in that winter work, coming back from last fall’s season-ending knee injury. It was the first serious injury of his career and that took getting used to, complete with a mourning period after getting rolled up from behind against the Trojans.

Lewis-Moore sought counsel from Dayne Crist, Ethan Johnson and Notre Dame’s new trainer Rob Hunt about returning from that MCL tear and surgery, then got to work late last season. It took some mental strength just to get started with rehab.

“There were times when I didn’t want to be around here,” Lewis-Moore said. “I love my teammates, but at the same time it’s kind of frustrating. Trying to keep a good spirit about it, I’d say that’s the hardest part.

“After my first two weeks of being a baby about it, I started getting my mind right.”

Lewis-Moore’s spring schedule is limited by his course load as he takes a strategic marketing course on Monday and Wednesday mornings. That means the only full spring practices that he takes are the Friday and Saturday sessions.

“It’s required to graduate for marketing.” Lewis-Moore said. “I kinda have to go to that one a little bit.”

Before long, Lewis-Moore figures to re-crack the starting lineup, rotating with Tuitt and Lynch in the first team. Regardless of where the depth chart ultimately shakes out, there’s no doubt the veteran will be a major player as the Irish look to flex their defensive line depth.

So while running with the second-team might require some adjustment for Lewis-Moore during spring practice, his perspective on Saturdays should be much the same as his past three years.

“Kappy’s really not a two, we don’t have twos,” said defensive line coach Mike Elston. “He runs with the ones a lot too. Mentally, he’s actually returned pretty well from that knee. That’s the thing, he was behind, running with a second group just to make sure he can get acclimated and get the speed right and he’s really come back nicely.”