The Latest addition to Notre Dame Football 2008 #15 Dan McCarthy. Here are some informations on McCarthy. Goo Notre Dame!!!!
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190 40: 4.48 Position: S Year: Class of 2008 High School: Cardinal Mooney HS
(Youngstown, OH)
2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): Pos: S Pos Rank: #9 Pos Rating:
Scout.com Player Evaluation: STRENGTHS
Closing Speed Size Tackling Ability AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT 
Blitzing Ability McCarthy is one of the top athletes in Ohio. He is a standout on both sides of the ball. He is a dual threat QB and a standout safety. he possesses good size and speed. He is a ball hawk on defense, who will come up in run support and finish a tackle. Biography:
As a junior, McCarthy help lead his team to a 14-0 season and a State Championship. He ran for 1,910 yards and 21 TD's. He threw for 780 yards and eight TD's. McCarthy averaged eight tackles per game and intercepted two passes.
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(UHND.com) – Notre Dame picked up its 18th commitment of the class of 2008 Monday when Cardinal Mooney safety Dan McCarthy, brother of current Notre Dame defensive back Kyle McCarthy, picked the Irish over Ohio State, Michigan, LSU, and Oklahoma.
McCarthy (6’2”, 190, 4.48), a four star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com, is the third defensive back to commit to Notre Dame this year along with cornerbacks Robert Blanton and Jamoris Slaughter. He is also the first “true” safety in this class with both Blanton and Slaughter slated to line up at corner for the Irish for now.
This past season McCarthy did a little bit of every for Cardinal Mooney. As a quarterback he threw for 785 yards and eight touchdowns while picking up another 1,910 yards on the ground and an additional 21 rushing touchdowns. On defense, all McCarthy did was register 112 tackles, seven sacks, and two interceptions.
McCarthy’s efforts helped lead his team to an undefeated season which was capped off with a state championship. Against Alder HS in the state title game, McCarthy was at his best with just over 160 yards on the ground and a fumble recovery and interception on defense. Both of McCarthy’s turnovers led to touchdowns in Mooney’s 26-12 victory.
McCarthy’s eye popping stats make it easy to see why the likes of Ohio State, Michigan, Oklahoma, LSU, and Penn State – a bunch of schools that know a thing or two about defense - were all heavily vying for his services.
That offer list has prompted many within the Notre Dame online community to project Dan as a more talent prospect than his brother Kyle, who will be fighting for the starting safety spot opposite Tommy Zbikowski this year.
Because of his ties to Notre Dame through Kyle, many may be taking this commitment for granted by assuming this was a foregone conclusion. Make no mistake, Notre Dame had to do a pretty good job recruiting to secure Dan’s commitment this early in the process and their prize is one of the most versatile and talented athletes in this year’s recruiting class.
McCarthy is a very versatile athlete, as his stats suggest, and has all of the tools to become a premier safety on the college level. He might not be a track star, but he has great football speed and has excellent quickness. He isn’t a lights out hitter, but he is a sound tackler who is strong against the run. At 190 pounds entering his senior season, McCarthy should also report to Notre Dame big enough to challenge for playing time from day one.
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Points 1Notre Dame1811253.782,0112UCLA2201383.551,9913Texas1901173.531,7844Georgia172763.531,6855Oklahoma153563.671,6196Florida State122553.751,3197Southern Cal103434.001,2998Miami-FL121653.671,1749Ohio State91703.891,03510Michigan100733.7096911Texas A&M1804103.0088612Nebraska111443.1882913Clemson111343.1876214Alabama100533.3066515Wisconsin1601102.7557316LSU100373.3056817Ole Miss150172.6040718Arkansas90242.8937919Arizona100252.9037420Pittsburgh71133.1437021NC State81122.8834522Penn State40223.5028423Tennessee70153.0027424Boston College90152.7826225California70242.86260
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NUMBER ONE!!! Let's keep it there! Charlie is such a great recruiter.
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Charlie and the coaching staff are doing a remarkable job recruiting young talents. The future looks good for Notre Dame.
I am hoping for the following players to sign with Notre Dame. Jonathan Baldwin is currently at South Bend, Indiana. I hope the guys make a good impression and hopefully commit.
Josh Jenkins Is Still In Contact With ND
Pos: OG Pos Rank: #2 Stars: *****
Strengths
+Explosion +Feet + Technique
Needs improvement: - Pass protection
Jenkins is a dominant run blocker. He is very quick off the snap. He has a very solid punch and locks on often driving defenders five-to-ten yards off the line of scrimmage. Jenkins is very agile and athletic for his size. He is exceptional when pulling and in space. Needs to work on his slide when in pass protection, but that will come with experience. At times he drops to deep in pass pro, instead of attacking.
Biography:
Jenkins recorded 82 tackles, four sacks, 10 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries. Earned first team All-State and All-Mountain Conference as a sophomore.
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Jonathan Baldwin
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 215 40: 4.4
Position: WR, TE
Year: Class of 2008
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #13 Stars: ****
Strengths
+Blocking ability +Hand and concentration +Size
Needs improvement
-Elusiveness with Catch
Baldwin is a raw athletic prospect who has very high upside. He is quick with an excellent initial burst off the line of scrimmage. Has very good body control and ball skills. He is capable of making acrobatic grabs. He has the size and strength to rip the ball away from the defender. Baldwin is an outstanding blocker, rarely misses an assignment. Dominates jump balls with his size, leaping ability and timing. Makes the tough catches in traffic.
Biography:
As a junior, Baldwin caught 21 passes for 470 yards and five touchdowns and was also a standout on defense. He was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" team. He was named first team All-Conference by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Father Jeff played college football for Pittsburgh.
He reports a 3.3 core GPA and took the SAT on May 5.
Baldwin: "My speed is my biggest strength. I???m quick off the line and I have soft hands. I???m really good at catching the long ball. I really want to get bigger and even faster. I want to be able to burn guys right off the line so nobody can catch me."
Father Jeff played college football for Pittsburgh.
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Another Player leaning towards Notre Dame is:
Carlton Thomas
Pos: RB Pos Rank: #31 Stars: ****
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 175 40: 4.5
Position: RB
Year: Class of 2008
Biography:
One of the state's most productive running backs as a junior, Thomas ran for 2,283 yards and 25 touchdowns. He edged out Chris Rainey for tops in Polk County; Thomas benches 315 pounds, squats 440 and has a 36-inch vertical jump.
Thomas reports a 3.4 core GPA and a 910 SAT.
Thomas: "I have great vision and good speed. I can find the opening and can do whatever it takes. I try to capitalize on the defenses' mistakes.
"I want to become a better blocker and am working on my pass protection. I'd also like to see the holes earlier."
Here is the link to the video:
http://blog.uhnd.com/category/notre-dame-recruiting/
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