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With commitment eleven now in the books, who's next?  Here's a look at four players Notre Dame would like to add to the fold soon.  Also, two Notre Dame  recruiting trends Irish fans should expect to take place.

With the spring evaluation period now underway, there will be new information about Irish targets coming out fairly soon.  Expect to see at least a few of the following names amongst the updates, including commitments from at least a few of them for the Blue and Gold.

Jaylon Smith, LB, Fort Wayne, IN (Bishop Luers) -- All signs point towards the Irish.  When will he pull the trigger?  My guess: before July, and for Notre Dame.  Do not be surprised if Purdue ends up being the prime competition for Smith.  No, I am not joking.  It's a local school and many Fort Wayne high school students attend Purdue.  Smith probably knows the school well and probably knows several Purdue students.  Ohio State might be the bigger name, but Smith beats to his own drummer.  He looks at things differently than many other elite recruits.  Regardless, Notre Dame should land this elite recruit before July.

Mike Heurman, TE, Naples, FL (Barron Collier) -- Long ago, most people wrote Heuerman off as a Buckeye.  Something changed opinions.  The answer: Heuerman visited Notre Dame.  Twice.  Depending upon which source one utilizes, Heuerman favors Ohio State, he favors Notre Dame, or he's torn.  I know I heard all three.  Perhaps all three answers prove correct, at least at a certain point in time for each of the three possibilities.  My guess: Heuerman prefers Notre Dame but family ties point to Ohio State where he can play with his older brother.  Hard to say when he will announce his decision.

Isaac Rochell, DE, McDonough, GA (Eagle's Landing Christian) -- It's a matter of time.  Notre Dame will eventually land Rochell's commitment.  That I am very confident to state.  Will Rochell take other visits after committing?  That's the bigger question.  Many elite recruits go that route, and while Notre Dame would be happy with Rochell's commitment, my gut tells me that Rochell will not be a done deal until his letter of intent reaches the Notre Dame Football office.  That's Dixie recruiting in a nutshell.  I hope I am wrong.  At any rate, Rochell is a stud and if wants to take visits even after committing, Notre Dame has to play the game.  Elite recruits hold the cards, as always.

Demarcus Robinson, WR, Fort Valley, GA (Peach County) -- Robinson's status appears to be one of a Notre Dame lean, but whether he's confident to the point of pledging to Notre Dame remains up to debate.  Personally, I see Robinson's recruitment dragging out into the fall even if he commits to Notre Dame.  No way UGA, TN, AL, FL, FSU, and the like will stop calling Robinson.

Spring Equals Recruiting

With the spring game now over, the Irish coaching staff will recruit across the country.  There will be coaches in the usual places such as California, Illinois, Florida, and New Jersey, but do not be surprised to see a few trends that other schools do not utilize. 

1) Notre Dame coaches will cross recruit even during the spring.  Notre Dame's offer list might be long, but the realistic list proves to be shorter.  That's one reason why Notre Dame assistants will venture into territories not explicitly defined to them.   For instance, a position coach could travel an extra 1,000 miles to recruit a prospect he would coach if that prospect signs with Notre Dame.  Why?  Recruits make decisions much earlier now than during decades gone by, and quite frankly many of Notre Dame's top recruits simply do not hold the financial ability to take unofficial visits ($$$$) to Notre Dame due to the cost (gas prices really hinder Notre Dame recruiting efforts).  Thus, Notre Dame coaches will do their best to make recruits feel comfortable with Notre Dame by visiting as many high schools and prospects as possible.  Each recruit's situation will be different, so there's no definitive pattern to follow.  Just be advised that when you hear about a coach recruiting in a state you did not expect, it's not because the recruiting territory changed, it's just a recruiting tactic Notre Dame will use from time to time.  Again, and I cannot stress this enough, this is a case by case basis.  

2) Notre Dame will continue to travel into states that many other schools will not even bother with recruiting.  Notre Dame continues to offer numerous Florida and Texas prospects, and do not be surprised if a few more deep South offers come about within states that Notre Dame does not always recruit.  The success rate will be unquestionably low, but the amount of elite talent is just too numerous for Notre Dame to not recruit Dixie hard, especially with all of the defensive and skill position talent that Dixie produces as compared to the Midwest and cold weather states in general. 

The quarterback derby took a hard turn on Saturday afternoon with two younger players clearly outperforming the returning starter.  There should be a change at the quarterback position by the time Notre Dame travels to overseas for its first game of the 2012 season.

Hard to imagine a veteran player continuing to make the same mistakes that he did from two seasons ago, but performance, good or bad, should be noted. 

Tommy Rees -- He did not improve.  He continued to be a mistake-prone quarterback.  With all his experience he must be held accountable for his continued poor play.  Therefore, Rees cannot be the starter.  In fact, Rees should not be second string.  He should be third string.  Rees played with the same mental and physical deterrents that led to nineteen turnovers last season.  That's inexcusable.  Notre Dame needs to play the young players that could one day lead them to a national title.  Rees does not possess the level of talent to lead Notre Dame to a national title.  That's the bottom line.  The younger quarterbacks do possess that ability.

Yes, Everett Golson and Andrew Hendrix need to learn game management and continue to make the proper reads, but those two quarterbacks must be the only two quarterbacks in contention for the starting quarterback job.  The ability to help other offensive players line up properly, talk to wide receivers about adjusting routes based on blitzes, i.e. hot reads, and knowing when to audible hinder many young signal callers.  Golson and Hendrix will improve on those areas much like Rees did from his freshman season.  It should not be a major concern for the coaching staff as several of the quarterbacks they coached at various schools before coming to Notre Dame went through the same learning curve.  Golson and Hendrix will be much better prepared come Sep. 1 to handle those situations.  What cannot be taught stems from their arm strength.  Golson and Hendrix can throw a football, on a line, while falling back.   Rees cannot.  Golson and Hendrix extend plays with their legs.  Rees rarely does that, and he's usually a sitting duck in the pocket.  Additionally, each player can break containment and gain a much needed third down run for a first down or even score a touchdown.  Rees will rarely make plays outside of the pocket with his feet.  The last nail in the coffin for Rees should be his inexcusable decision making.

Rees struggled to get a few plays off before being called for delay of game penalties, and in fact earned one delay of game penalty before screaming the "F" word while being miked up on the NBC Sports Channel (that was just funny).  His inaccuracy during back-to-back fade passes cost the offense touchdowns, and his poor mechanics including one throw he made off his back foot showed once again he's still the same quarterback.  Further, his interception was a repeat of his first two seasons.  Stairing down his intended receiver from the time he caught the snap, Rees attempted to throw a pass to John Goodman with a linebacker directly underneath the route and Matthias Farley, the safety, waiting for the interception.  Poor use of his eyes to look off the defender, poor decision to throw the pass, and the pass was well over the six-foot-three Goodman's head due to poor mechanics.  Absolutely atrocious play by Rees.  He's started sixteen games.  That's not even remotely acceptable.  If he was an inexperienced player the coaching staff should still be upset.  A good high school quarterback should not make that read or pass.  A player with sixteen starts to his credit should not make that type of play.  Now, Rees did make some good audibles to running plays and the fade pass to Davaris Daniels showed excellent touch.  Those plays just do not happen often enough for him to continue to lead the Irish offense when he turns the football over far too often.  The Rees experiment should be over.  Now, a few thoughts about the other three signal callers, beginning with the only two quarterbacks that should be considered for the starting job.

Everett Golson -- What a cannon for an arm!  Reports of Golson's arm strength came to fruition on Saturday afternoon.  Golson also showed touch during his deep ball to Daniels and the touchdown pass to Ben Koyack.  Young signal callers often attempt to throw bullets no matter the situation.  Golson understands the need to use touch during certain situations.  Great sign.  He also possesses the physical ability to avoid the rush and throw on the move.  A few of his throws took place while falling away, yet he still completed the passes.  The vast majority of college quarterbacks would struggle to make those passes.  Golson made those passes look effortless.  His arm strength could get him into trouble against aggressive cornerbacks (think USC and Oklahoma games), but overall Golson's arm strength will be a big bonus.  Perhaps his biggest attribute will be the ability to run option plays.  The read option and the speed option will be big weapons with Golson's side-to-side quickness faking defenders out of their shoes.  Defenses will need to prepare differently for Golson, and he will probably line up against more basic defenses because teams will fear blitzing him with his his ability to make plays outside the pocket.  Golson should be a star before he leaves South Bend, IN, and he should probably be the starter against Navy in Dublin, Ireland.  Still, Golson needs to improve to earn the starting quarterback position.

Golson struggled with clock management, and that's being kind.  He needs to know the signals, call the play, and keep the tempo rolling.  Fixable, but a huge issue for Golson and the Irish offense until it's resolved.  No question the Irish coaching staff will continue to coach Golson about game management issues during the summer like knowing the signals without hesitation, and how to direct the offense before the snap so that he can be the starting quarterback.

Andrew Hendrix -- Hendrix displayed his arm strength once again, much like last season during his brief appearances.  Hendrix throws with elite velocity.  His ability to hit Tyler Eifert on the cornerback blitz for a touchdown also showed that he's beginning to understand the in-game management needed to be a major college quarterback.  His arm strength helped complete that play, as a quarterback with average arm strength probably throws an interception.  Like Golson, Hendrix will make plays with his legs.  Hendrix lacks the lateral quickness that Golson possesses, but he can still make plays with the read option and speed option.  The one definitive concern comes with Hendrix using a broader field of vision when selecting an intended target.  His interception came about due in large part to not looking off his intended target.  Even if he knows where he wants to throw the ball, Hendrix needs to keep his head and eyes moving to keep defenders from making an early read towards the intended receiving target.  Sounds easy, but during the moment many quarterbacks struggle with this trait.  This area must be changed before fall camp or Golson will certainly move ahead of Hendrix.  Just cannot give up the easy interceptions.

Gunner Kiel -- A long way to go for the early enrollee from Columbus, IN, but his physical prowess showed itself yesterday afternoon.  The arm strength, solid throwing mechanics, especially for a young man fresh out of high school, and the confidence to rip passes down the field all came about during his second half performance.  What Kiel lacks includes the needed knowledge of the Irish offense, continuity with the receiving core, and comfort level to make decisions quick enough to keep defenders off balance and avoid interceptions.  All of those things should come with time.  Due to the limited plays Kiel utilized as noted by Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, a true analysis should not be done at this time.  Kiel will almost assuredly redshirt during 2012, and a better analysis of his play will come during the spring of 2013 when he holds a better grasp of the offense.

A possible offer, a possible recruiting position switch, two prime recruits that could help the Irish in multiple ways, and two Irish assistant coaches that will provide big impacts along the recruiting trail this spring are featured.

If one Irish target deserves a Notre Dame offer more than Danny Mattingly, TE/LB, 6-4, 220, Spokane, WA (Mead), that player must be incredible.  From all of the film I watched to date, Mattingly would undoubtedly be the one prospect I am shocked that Notre Dame did not yet offer.  He's an extremely talented linebacker, and a pretty good tight end as well.  It's rare for a linebacker to possess the pass coverage instincts and catching ability to match Mattingly.  While many college linebackers look lost and/or uncomfortable in coverage (sound familiar Irish fans?), Mattingly excels.  Further, he actually catches passes thrown near him and turns them into defensive touchdowns.  He plays much like the Boston College linebackers that the Irish faced during the past twenty-five years, albeit faster than most of them.  Offer this young man!  Notre Dame began to recruit Mattingly as a tight end, but Irish fans should not be surprised if he plays DOG for the Irish, assuming Notre Dame extends an offer.  He's similar to Ben Councell in terms of frame and the ability to play the pass.  Again, just really surprised Notre Dame did not extend an offer to date.  Arizona State, Boise State, Oregon, Nebraska, UCLA, Washington, and Utah, among others, offered Mattingly.  Most schools like him as a linebacker more than a tight end.

Recruiting Transformation?

From a similar standpoint, Darius Latham, the talented two-way lineman from North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN desires the chance to play defense in college.  Latham possesses the foot work and quickness to play defensive end for the Irish despite being such a big young man (his weight fluctuates quite a bit due to playing high school basketball) at roughly 280-pounds.  It would not be surprising if Latham moved to nose guard, if even during passing plays, during his college career.  He's going to be a 300-pound man one day, and the weight will look even better in two or three years than it does now.  He's another player I really hope Notre Dame pursues.

Names to Watch

With Tre' Bell's commitment to Florida, an important cornerback target came off the board (well, sort of, because Notre Dame will undoubtedly still recruit Bell).  Notre Dame's pursuit of at least three cornerbacks within this class could become stronger if Cole Luke makes an unofficial visit to South Bend in the coming months.  The 6-0, 165-pound Chandler, AZ (Hamilton) product possesses the make-up speed even NFL scouts covet, and he's definitely interested in the Irish. 

From a different perspective of names to watch, if Isaac Rochell decides to pledge his commitment to Notre Dame it could be a polarizing effect down South for Irish recruiting efforts.  The 6-5, 260-pound defensive end continues to be coveted by Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Tennessee and Clemson.  With a Rochell commitment, several other well known targets would undoubtedly take notice of Notre Dame's presence in the Peach State and Dixie.  Rochell's decision could greatly help the Irish, and he's not alone.

The likelihood that Jaylon Smith selects Notre Dame appears to be quite high.  The 6-2, 205-pound Fort Wayne, IN (Bishop Luers) could impact Notre Dame's defense at different positions, making him really valuable.  His decision could help Notre Dame recruit other prominent recruits.  The sooner the Irish land a truly elite defensive prospect, the more likely other top defensive prospects will want to side with the Irish.  Rochell and Smith give the Irish two excellent chances to make a splash across the recruiting landscape.

Two Coaches to Watch

Many Irish fans do not know Irish assistant coach Scott Booker and what makes him tick.  Irish fans should now know that he can recruit at a very high level.  Landing three separate unofficial visits from Georgia prospects in a short time frame is a coup within itself.  Georgia does not normally send prospects to Notre Dame.  It's one of the hardest states for the Irish to recruit.  What coach Booker accomplished during his short tenure in South Bend should be considered rare at best.  It will be very interesting to see if he lands unofficial visits from the state of Virginia, the Norfolk-Hampton-Chesapeake area in particular, a region that's been extremely unkind to Notre Dame recruiting efforts over the years.  That might be coach Booker's biggest challenge.  Lots of incredible talent there, but very few "natural fits" for Notre Dame's traditional academic and social structure.  Another Irish coach will continue to build relationships within another difficult state for the Irish to recruit.

Each year Notre Dame assistant coach Tony Alford recruits the state of Florida for Notre Dame.  Each year I expect all the well known difficulties for Notre Dame when recruiting the Sunshine State to cause him to strike out.  He always manages to pull at least one rabbit (recruit) out of the hat.  This year could be a banner year for Florida recruiting, or maybe not.  Notre Dame continues to be involved with a plethora of Floridians, and the May evaluation period should be a good barometer of where the Irish stand.  My expectations will be for the Irish to land at least three Florida prospects based upon the information to date, but again, the May evaluation period looms large.  Irish fans will be hearing some new names from Florida by the time the month of June begins.  Of course the Florida targets Notre Dame fans know about will also be a part of the picture as well.  I am really looking forward to learning where Notre Dame stands with players from Florida.

Several prospects visited Notre Dame already and/or plan to visit Notre Dame again.  Several more commitments could come from this group.  A player by player evaluation will highlight these Notre Dame prospects.

Likely = Notre Dame holds the lead or perceived lead for prospect and a commitment could be looming.

Good Chance = Notre Dame amongst top three to five schools and should receive an official visit and possibly an unofficial visit.

Waiting For A Visit = Whether the prospect will take an official and/or unofficial visit to Notre Dame to be determined.

Next In Line = Notre Dame may or may not recruit a prospect based on scholarship numbers at a position, recruiting needs, etc.

Likely

Tre' Bell, CB, 5-11, 170, Jersey City, NJ (St. Peter's Prep) -- A recent visitor for a Notre Dame junior day, if the Irish survive Bell's impending visit to Gainesville, FL look for Bell to make a pledge to play his college football in South Bend, IN.  Wisconsin, Michigan, South Carolina, West Virginia could be factors as well.

Devin Butler, CB/ATH, 6-1, 175, Washington, D.C. (Gonzaga) -- After moving up his decision date from May to April 4th, many now feel good about Notre Dame overcoming Penn State for Butler's college choice.  In all likelihood, Notre Dame will receive its tenth verbal commitment for the class of 2013 when Butler makes his college selection.  Bell's athleticism and length will make him a great addition to the Notre Dame program.

Ryan Green, RB, 5-11, 195, St. Petersburg, FL (Catholic) -- Green could decide soon or take more trips; hard to tell which decision Green will make about his decision time table.  Notre Dame holds the enviable position of being Green's leader.  Gators and 'Noles will not give up the chase even if he commits. 

Jaylon Smith, LB, 6-2, 210, Fort Wayne, IN (Bishop Luers) -- Notre Dame continues to be at the front of a group that also includes Ohio State and Purdue.  Smith could decide early or wait until the fall.  Being an elite prospect time will be on his side.

Good Chance

Alex Anzalone, LB, 6-3, 220, Wyomissing, PA (Wyomissing Area) -- Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State appear to be the finalists.  Notre Dame made a very favorable impression on Anzalone when he visited a week ago, but the Irish will need to be able to overcome three other national recruiting powers.

Dajuan Drennon, OLB, 6-4, 230, Sicklerville, NJ (Timber Creek) -- This could be yet another Penn State verses Notre Dame battle.  Much more will be known about Drennon's recruitment after he takes a few more unofficial visits, Penn State included.  Notre Dame made a lasting impression during junior day.

Mark Heuerman, TE, 6-4, 220, Naples, FL (Barron Collier) -- Enjoyed his unofficial visit to Notre Dame and enjoyed personal attention from several coaches including head coach Brian Kelly.  Still plans to visit Miami (April 14) and Ohio State (April 21) before deciding.  Louisiana State could also be Heuerman's choice.

Keeon Johnson, WR, 6-3, 200, Kannapolis, NC (Brown) -- Already an unofficial visitor to Notre Dame, Johnson fits the mold of the big and physical down-the-field-threat Notre Dame wants to add to its current roster. North Carolina State might be the biggest competition, or it could be North Carolina or Virginia.  No definitive time table for a decision appears to be set.  Johnson appears to be a very good fit for Notre Dame on and off the gridiron.

Jordan Mastrogiovanni, LB, 6-3, 225, Dallas, TX (Jesuit) -- Texas A&M and Notre Dame appear to be the frontrunners.  He could stay closer to home or go against the grain and head north.  Tough call.

Doug Randolph, LB, 6-3, 215, Richmond, VA (Woodberry Forest School) -- Stanford earned Randolph's commitment in June of 2011, but his trek to Notre Dame for an unofficial visit left him with more than one option.  For Notre Dame to complete the commitment switch with Randolph, the Irish must now land an official visit.  Former teammate of recent Notre Dame signee C.J. Prosise.

Max Redfield, FS, 6-2, 195, Mission Viejo, CA -- Southern California and Oregon pose the biggest threats to Notre Dame.  Great player from a high school that's traditionally been very good to the Trojans.  Ironically, Redfield likes the idea of cold weather and snow.  Might be Notre Dame's best chance at a star California recruit for the class of 2013.

Demarcus Robinson, WR, 6-2, 200, Fort Valley, GA (Peach County) -- As reported by Irish Sports Daily's own Christian McCollum, Robinson described his feelings towards where Notre Dame stands after his unofficial by saying, "They shot straight to the top."  Even so, the competition to land Robinson's signature will be demanding all the way through national signing day.  A rare 200-pound make-you-miss wide receiver, Robinson's skill set will keep the college coaches coming after him no matter what his so-called commitment status might be at any point during his recruitment.  Florida, Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Oklahoma figure to be the prime competition for the Irish. 

Waiting For A Visit

Vonn Bell, S, 6-1, 190, Rossville, GA (Ridgefield) -- Notre Dame will be hosting Bell for an unofficial visit fairly soon.  Defeating numerous schools down South for Bell's services will still be hard.  Bell did not grow up a fan of one particular school.  He could end up at several different programs across the country.  Georgia continues to recruit Bell hard, so keep the Bulldogs in mind.  Texas, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Notre Dame and Ohio State comprise the list of schools for Bell's current unofficial visit swing.

Jaynard Bostwick, DE, 6-4, 290, Port St. Lucie, FL (West Centennial) -- Claiming a visit to Notre Dame will take place, anything can happen.  Competition will be extremely stiff. Florida, Florida State, Miami, Georgia, Tennessee, and Oregon.  The Hurricanes and Ducks currently lead for Bostwick.  From this particular category, Bostwick might be the most unlikely recruit.

Tashawn Bower, DE, 6-5, 235, Somerville, NJ (Immaculata) -- From the same high school as Theo Riddick, Bower will continue to be a target for the Irish even if the Irish do not appear to be a favorite.  Not only a very good football player, Bower would be a good fit as a Notre Dame student.  Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, Louisiana State, and Miami will be some of the programs Notre Dame battles for Bower.

Aaron Cochran, OT, 6-8, 350, Atwater, CA (Buhach) -- Scheduled for an April 4th visit to Notre Dame, it will be interesting to hear how the Irish recruit him with four offensive linemen already in the fold.

Michael Hutchings, LB, 6-2, 210, Concord, CA (De La Salle) -- Southern California and Oregon could be hard to beat, but Notre Dame continues to hold good dialogue with one of the nation's top overall prospects.  Hutchings plans to visit Notre Dame.

Ty Isaac, RB, 6-3, 220, Joliet, IL (Catholic) -- Notre Dame recruited Isaac hard from the outset, but it appears that despite visiting Notre Dame multiple times, he's likely headed to Michigan or Southern California.  For any shot, Notre Dame needs at least one more unofficial visit.  The good news would be Isaac does not plan to decide in the near future.  

Francis Owusu, Jr., WR, 6-3, 195, Westlake, CA (Oaks Christian) -- With a brother that just finished playing for Stanford, Owusu appears to be a long shot.  From the opposite perspective, Notre Dame would be a way for Owusu to cut his own collegiate path.  He wants to visit Notre Dame.

Isaac Rochell, DE, 6-5, 260, McDonough, GA (Eagle's Landing Christian) -- One of the most difficult recruits to gain a definitive read about his college choices, Rochell continues to list a plethora of schools.  Irish fans just need to hope that Rochell takes at least an official visit to Notre Dame.

Jordan Sherit, DE , Tampa, FL (Hillsborough) -- With several out of state programs contending for Sherit's football skills, Notre Dame currently holds a good chance to land at least an unofficial visit.  Stanford, Miami, Ohio State, and several other programs will be involved with Sherit.

Laquon Treadwell, WR, 6-3, 185, Crete, IL (Monee) -- Treadwell visited Notre Dame before.  He's also visited other prominent programs.  With an impending visit to Notre Dame for its annual Blue - Gold game come April 21st, hopefully the Irish surge to the front of Treadwell's leader board.  Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Southern California make up but a few of the main competitors for Notre Dame to sign Treadwell.

Waiting Game

Tim Kimbrough, LB, 6-1, 215, Indianapolis, IN (Warren Central) -- Just visited Notre Dame but did not receive an offer.  Hard to read what will happen next.

Darius Latham, OL/DL, 6-5, 280, Indianapolis, IN (North Central) -- Notre Dame could begin to recruit Latham as a defensive lineman now that the Irish filled up along the offensive line.  Latham possesses the quickness and strength to be a 3-4 defensive end.  If Notre Dame waits too long, other schools could hold a decided advantage when the Irish decide to go after Latham.  Timing could be important.

Dorian Johnson, OL, 6-5, 280, Belle Vernon, PA -- During almost any other year Notre Dame would certainly be pushing for a commitment. Pittsburgh, Penn State, and other programs could seize the opportunity.  Johnson's talent make him an intriguing prospect.

Donovan Munger, OG/NG, 6-3, 285, Shaker Heights, OH -- A switch to recruiting Munger as a nose guard could be in order for the Irish.  Much like Latham, it will be interesting to see how the Irish choose to proceed.  Additionally, Ohio State just hosted Munger for an unofficial visit and he came away impressed. 

Notes

• Notre Dame continues to be involved with several other players that will visit.  By June, after the May evaluation period, this list will look quite different.

• This is the time of year prospects suddenly fall off the Irish radar.  It's almost always due to prospects' lacking an acceptable grade point average or test score, or it could be a lack of enough core classes (foreign language and math classes in particular).

• The next several weeks will be interesting because prospects will continue to take unofficial visits to Notre Dame to watch spring practices.  Between now and the end of April a safe assumption will be Notre Dame landing at least two more verbal commitments.