That's two down...

The 6'3" 220 pound inside linebacker from Sherman Oaks, California committed to Notre Dame on Wednesday this week as the second linebacker in the Class of '08. Anthony McDonald's father Mike played football at USC and in the NFL, yet Anthony got rid of his USC blood and said, "I have Notre Dame blood in me now."

McDonald plays inside linebacker at Notre Dame High School, and has so far been quite successful from that position. As a junior, he recorded 101 tackles, 30 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, and forced five fumbles. He runs in the 4.5-4.55 range in the forty yard dash, benches 350 pounds, and squats 450 pounds. McDonald also holds a 3.4 GPA in the classroom and is clearly Notre Dame material. Well at Notre Dame High School, I guess you could say anyone is "Notre Dame material!"

Poz is Irish!

The Irish picked up linebacker David Posluszny, who stands at 6'2", 206 pounds, shortly after he finished his visit to Notre Dame yesterday. Although he may seem rather light at 206 pounds, don't let the size of the brother of All-American Paul Posluszny fool you. He is a standout linebacker who runs a 4.6 forty, benches 300 pounds, squats 360, and power cleans 205.

"I like to think of myself as a leader. I think that's my biggest strength on the field. My teammates can feel off of my intensity. I'm very smart on the field too." Posluszny is also a leader in the classroom, currently holding a 3.5 core GPA.

Posluszny is the sixth commitment of this year's class, which is already looking like it will be one of the best classes in the nation for the third straight year.

Mid-Term Grades

By Sir John

The main concern of ND fans is of course the quarterback position. That apparently won't be resolved till about sometime in May. The other positions as well are mainly up in the air. The 3-4 is being slowly implemented by design to prevent information overload.

What is striking to me is the overall situation. If the players are the working parts the coaches are quite satisfied with their attitude and learning curve. Coach Weis did say that at least he's not out their saying "My God what are we going to do?" So in that aspect he seems confident with HIS team against what some call a very bad opening schedule. Some and that may have included me at one time before now, felt perhaps he is doing a media confidence thing for the public. I have discarded that because if anything he is blunt in his analysis.

I noticed 'fun' popped up in relation to football in statements by Weis and Brown. Weis has given Brown full reign to talk to media. Handed the defense over to him whereas with Minter he constantly had to worry about that side of the ball. Weis' comfort level has increased these now are his kids, he's got more coming in late summer and no one knows what the hell we are going to do on the field.

As one blogger said the stadium should be half filled with scouts for our opponents. Completely new offensive schemes, four of the best quarterbacks in the land if things should go bump in the night, and of course the not widely used in college 3-4 defense.