For what it's worth

For what it's worth
by buffaloirish (2022-11-28 14:33:03)

In reply to: Keon Keeley would have really changed the outlook here posted by irishaddict

I heard someone (in a position to know) mention last week that Keeley's senior season has not been as spectacular as some anticipated. In particular, that he has not been the physical force that everyone saw earlier in his HS career, and that several coaching staffs (including ND's) have cooled on him. I have not seen the kid play, but it was mentioned that opponents have been running directly at him to neutralize his speed and exploit his (lack of) physicality this year.

Of course, there many explanations (sour grapes from coaching staffs who did not prevail in the chase for his commitment, Keeley taking his foot off the gas with his future secured, opposing coaches scheming against him, etc.).

For what it’s worth, also by Buffalo (link)

Click here for link at https://youtu.be/gp5JCrSXkJY

they said the same thing about Derrick Thomas

Buffalo ran at him on every single play one time and he got exposed...but when it was 3rd and 8 or longer...everybody was focused on him.

(I'd love for Keeley to come to ND and figure it out)

Hopefully Bama and OSU cool on him.

Even if he isn't the top-10 national prospect, he still would have to be the best pass-rushing prospect that ND has signed since Aaron Lynch.

He just visited Bama last weekend

And FWIW even the OSU recruit analyst at 247 predicts Bama