ceviker Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Braves on the War Path! Fight! For ND's Jim-my! http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4721703 Jimmy Clausen enrolled at Notre Dame to learn about the NFL. Looks like he's learned enough. Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft. Rated as perhaps the top quarterback in this year's class, he is believed to be coveted by St. Louis, Cleveland and Washington -- three teams that will conceivably pick in the top 5. “ Coach Weis told me whether he was going to be here or not be here, it was time for me to go. He thought I've improved so much since I came to Notre Dame. So, I'm taking his advice, and I'm going to head out. ” -- Jimmy Clausen "After the season, in talking to my parents and obviously Coach Weis, I just feel it's the right time,'' Clausen told ESPN.com on Monday before a scheduled 2 p.m. ET news conference in South Bend. "Coach Weis told me whether he was going to be here or not be here, it was time for me to go. He thought I've improved so much since I came to Notre Dame. So, I'm taking his advice, and I'm going to head out.'' The consensus No 1 high school recruit in the country three years ago, Clausen chose Notre Dame over USC solely because of Weis' NFL pedigree. Weis -- who tutored both Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe in New England -- assured Clausen he would prepare him best for the pro game, and Clausen rewarded the coach with a spectacular junior season. He completed 68 percent of his passes, and threw 28 touchdowns with only four interceptions -- three of which were tipped. Weis has told NFL scouts that Clausen "didn't miss a read all year," and particularly raved about his accuracy and personal growth. As a freshman, coming off of elbow surgery, Clausen weighed only 190 pounds and played behind a porous offensive line. He was vilified during that year's 3-9 season, but bounced back as a sophomore to lead Notre Dame to its first bowl victory since 1994 (over Hawaii). In the offseason before his junior year, he invited several Irish receivers to his home in Westlake Village, Calif., and the bonding experience paid off. He was picked as a team captain, and ended up throwing 24 of his touchdowns to wide receivers Golden Tate and Michael Floyd. The Irish slumped to a 6-6 finish, and Clausen was sucker-punched by a fan outside of a South Bend bar after a devastating overtime loss to Connecticut. But six days later, he threw for 340 yards and five touchdowns at Stanford, and his ability to persevere is why several general managers, who have requested anonymity, believe he is the most NFL-ready quarterback in this year's draft. They say he's already mastered an NFL offense, has already been subjected to a leaky offensive line and has already been part of a rebuilding process. They like that he played his entire college career on national TV and that he thrived in one of the biggest fishbowls in sports: Notre Dame. "The scrutiny of being the quarterback at Notre Dame and the head coach at Notre Dame is tough," said Clausen, who is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds. "And I think it'll prepare me really well for the next level." Clausen's other advantage, according to scouts, is that he's already 22 and has already been away from home to play football -- meaning the transition to the pro-lifestyle won't be an issue. The other top-rated quarterbacks in the upcoming draft -- Sam Bradford of Oklahoma and Colt McCoy of Texas, to name two -- went to college in their home states. "I don't think I could've gone to a better place to get prepared to play than under someone like Coach Weis," Clausen said. "The NFL is something I've always wanted to do since I was a little kid growing up. It's just a dream come true, and I'm just having a great time right now. "It'll probably be just like going from high school to college, but a lot faster than college is. Obviously, being under Coach Weis, being in a pro-style offense, knowing the terminologies, will help me. But the biggest thing will probably be just getting in the playbook and mentally preparing myself to do everything I can to get on the field as quick as I can and help whichever team I go to win." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 this was already posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Neat. We don't even know what draft pick we'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnb123 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Is there any way he doesn't go to the Rams? Whatever, helps us either way. If he drops to us, great, if he doesn't, he pushes Okung down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch_Lives59 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 :hammer:............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBush Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Neat. We don't even know what draft pick we'll get. We are top 6 so far, with only Saint Louis expected to take a QB before us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 We are top 6 so far, with only Saint Louis expected to take a QB before us. What makes you think we'll stay there...we've outscored 4 playoff teams the last 4 weeks. We're bound to get some wins soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 To me it would be nice to trade down in the first round and get a Tackle which we desperately need and then get get an additional pick. Will we do that? I am not sure. Since Vinny the genius will probably still be here, we will see what kind of creative ways we can come across in getting rid of our picks or drafting players that we don't have a need for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I hope we don't draft a QB. And if we must, I'd much rather take Tony Pike in the 2nd. Of course, I'd take Suh over anybody, including the OTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probos Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm sure drafting him will solve everything. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Brady Quinn jr??? Awesome!!!! No thanks. Sam Bradford>>>>>Brady Quinn jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 One name: Golden Tate, and I'm not saying we should draft him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I hope we don't draft a QB. And if we must, I'd much rather take Tony Pike in the 2nd. This. I am actually starting to believe we should offer a contract to Campbell. He is better now than any QB in this draft class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probos Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 What makes you think we'll stay there...we've outscored 4 playoff teams the last 4 weeks. We're bound to get some wins soon. :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm still not thrilled with QBs who leave college early. It's rare that it works out in terms of NFL success. I wish the best for him though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haithman Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 What makes you think we'll stay there...we've outscored 4 playoff teams the last 4 weeks. We're bound to get some wins soon. outscore? don't you win when you outscore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 outscore? don't you win when you outscore? I assume he means outscore on offense... although, their offense scored on that INT-fumble-bad-call... Regardless, I don't think Clausen is that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 We also have no clue who our coach will be, or what kind of offensive system we'll be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 outscore? don't you win when you outscore? I mean if you add the scores together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBush Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 What makes you think we'll stay there...we've outscored 4 playoff teams the last 4 weeks. We're bound to get some wins soon. Im not even sure that he is THE guy we want at this point but with what you said we have played better but we have found a way to lose 3 of those games. We have always played to the level of competition so while I think the Raiders could be our next win, I wouldn't count on another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Im not even sure that he is THE guy we want at this point but with what you said we have played better but we have found a way to lose 3 of those games. We have always played to the level of competition so while I think the Raiders could be our next win, I wouldn't count on another one. I guess my point is...this thread is hillarious! I'm not saying we will or will not win several more games, but to say that this is the best Redskins news of the year is an extreme overstatement. There are so many things that can/will happen before April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Umm, but what about Colt?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1N_SKINS Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Brady Quinn jr???Awesome!!!! No thanks. Sam Bradford>>>>>Brady Quinn jr. :cheers::cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 outscore? don't you win when you outscore? I think you could have posted with just your sig to answer that question! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=310817 :slap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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