SUPER BOWL 2012

With less than 31 hours to go to National Signing Day for the top high school football players in the Class of 2012 -- it appears the IRISH are waiting on the decisions of three star players:

• Brian Poole (FL) -- one of the top defensive backs in the country
• Nelson Agholor (FL) -- one of the top athletes in the country
• Davonte Neal (AZ) -- one of the top wide receivers in the country

Here's where I believe we stand with each of these three players:

Brian Poole, has long been a verbal commitment to the University of Florida.  Coach Kelly was in his home last week making his last minute pitch to Brian.  Rumor has it that Brian's Dad wants him to go to ND.  Poole is one of the absolute best cornerback prospects in the country.  He and ND commit Tee Shepard would make the greatest 1 - 2 cornerback recruiting haul in a long, long time.  If Vegas were taking odds here -- the favorite would be Florida.  We'll know Wednesday.





Nelson Agholor, has had ND as one of his favorites for quite some time.  Most recruiting experts expect him to commit to USC or Florida State -- with Notre Dame running a distant third.  Agholor is probably the top athlete in the country -- he's a freak.  BIG and FAST.  ND is recruiting him as a wide receiver -- though he could also be a running back.  If Vegas were taking odds here -- again, ND would not be the favorite.






Davonte Neal -- now this young man could end up at Notre Dame.  Unfortunately, that decision may not come for a few days.  Neal has let everyone know that he will not be committing on National Signing Day.  Davonte is the perfect fit as a SLOT WR for Brian Kelly's offense.  Great speed and change of direction.  If Vegas were taking odds here -- I believe Notre Dame would be a co-favorite with Ohio State and Oklahoma.

LINK:  DAVONTE NEAL RECRUITING HEATING UP

So, that's the way it looks right now.  Stay tuned!