A shame that ND let Ohio St. get Cody Simon at LB
by Hickster (2019-07-09 19:13:06)

I understand that ND was heavy at LB, but then ND should have backed off one of their recruits from last year. Not taking a LB this year is a shame. They already took someone listed as a LB that will play DE, and they may take another one.

There are 3 LB positions on the team (one can be considered a hybrid as a “Rover”). But not taking one is IMO bad planing, and could result in recruiting loses down the Road. Especially, since Cody Simon.”

- Had ND as his favorite. His brother is on the ND squad, and he is probably a better recruit.
- He is from St. Peter’s in NJ, which has lately produced more talent than any other NJ school, which gives an even stronger inroad for OSU in NJ in the future.
- ND was starting to capture NJ back in recruiting from Michigan, and again this could help OSU to recruit even better in NJ.
- Cody Simon made the first team at LB at “The Opening,” with ND not having any recruits on the first team. There should have been a spot open for an “Elite LB” in this year’s class, and ND missed on a lay-up.

I understand you cannot have Everything, but IMO one spot should have been made available for Cody Simon - we missed on him and he made OSU more of a player for future recruits in NJ and especially at St. Peter’s. ND can not afford to help OSU in NJ recruiting.


Replies: