Comments on: Is Kelly collecting quarterbacks?

By: Jeffry Hardges

Jeffry Hardges — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:50:36 +0000

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By: TedLO

TedLO — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:44:58 +0000

True, although I’m talking more about football acumen than academics. Sometimes the two are related, although as I recall way back in HS, our starting QB was no great shakes in the classroom, but could sure read a defense .

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:53:14 +0000

Good point. Fortunately ND’s academic standards apply for all and that helps cull the litter right off. This in contrast to many schools who have a double standard. One for regular students and a less vigorous version for athletes.

By: tjlinko

tjlinko — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:22:30 +0000

Good athletes yes…but also SMART athletes. The QB is the most important position on the field — at least offensively, and tends to be occupied by the guys, not just with the best physical abilities, but perhaps as importantly, mental.
And if you’ve got a smart football player you can always find a place for him, whether its a safety, a linebacker. People forget, it isn’t always the guy with the greatest speed or strength who makes the play, but the one who is able to read the offense, or read the defense, and react quickly.

By: mike ford

mike ford — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:18:21 +0000

Good read, Keith! From the different high school football games I’ve watched throughout time, It seems the quarterback position is held by the top athlete in most of the games I’ve watched with an exception for a few. I would think that as long as these guys are top quality athletes….Keep em coming

By: willmose

willmose — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:39:39 +0000

It looks to me like Kelly is stockpiling good athletes. It is best sort of coaching wisdom. Give a good coach a rooster of great athletes and he’ll turn them into play makers. Kelly isn’t at Norte Dame to build a good football team. He’s there to build a premiere football program. That starts by getting as great athletes as you can. Kelly will figure out how to get them on the field together. Good recuiting isn’t about looking at slots to fill, it is about getting the best possible athletes.