There's nothing wrong with Notre Dame at all.". If Moore does choose Notre Dame, he will be the highest ranked quarterback prospect to pick Notre Dame since Dayne Christ (No. It's probably one of the smartest schools in the world and to be honest, probably is the smartest school in the world. In the spring, the 5-star QB for 2023 was thought to be a heavy Notre Dame lean, if not on commit watch, but as his recruitment lingered, Notre Dames chances kept fading. My dad was in the office with us too. Moore has other elite tools that make him a special thrower of the football. Moore earned an invite to the Elite 11 finals this summer and hes handling his recruitment much like his workout. "I'm really trying to enjoy this process, Moore told reporters from ISD, 247 and Rivals. But then came the questions about Dante Moore and it soon became clear that taking Carrs commitment means the end of recruiting Moore. The treatment, a lot of places has been the same, but like I said, Notre Dame just took it out the roof because I was there for two days and they had way more things planned. What is Notre Dame Getting in Javontae Jean-Baptiste? Notre Dame is a program Moore will likely take an official to despite the recent trip and proximity to Detroit. Hes batting .913 in this years class as hes hit on 3,431 of 3,758 projections which means hes probably onto something here. Notre Dame would also become a real contender to sign the No 1 class in America. No love lost at all. I'm just trying to enjoy it all.". That is going to result in another jump in power, which is scary for future college defenses. I was keeping it real and told them I'm taking my visits and seeing how everything is and if I don't like what I see, then you guys are my number one spot and I'm landing there. And there is reason for Notre Dame to be concerned and not just about Michigan but also Texas A&M. Its kind of like a referendum on the hire itself can he do what Brian Seemingly could not? "I know a lot of fans and everybody was waiting on this question," said Moore with a laugh. It has taken some big swings but came up empty each time. Heres what Steve Wiltfong of 247 sports said on the topic: I dont think the optics now have Dante Moore and CJ Carr at the same school. Rees and Moore had a different conversation. The Fighting Irish received a commitment from one of the best quarterback recruits in the country. Is Notre Dame Football coming for PRIMEs offensive coordinator? It wasn't that long. Then on July 8 I committed and Oregon was my spot. I kept it real and told them they were my number one school. I would never talk bad about Notre Dame. Notre Dame football fans. He is going to be very prepared and is talented enough to do that. While its been assumed for a couple of weeks now that Moore would likely not be in Notre Dames class of 2023, the silver lining here is that Moore doesnt appear to be headed to either LSU or Michigan. CJ Carr is from Saline, Michigan, and for the Irish to go into Michigan and get him is huge. Things were going on around that time and I was trying to keep communication open with them. You wouldn't be scared, 'Oh my gosh, I can't go there because it's a running school and I'm pro-style.' It also really started to make certain things a reality with the major point being that Dante Moore is slipping away. Moore isn't just my top quarterback on the Notre Dame board, he's currently my top overall quarterback in the entire 2023 class. Imagine if this had happened under the previous regime. Moore also saw a different side of Rees when the Irish hit the practice field as he had never seen the Notre Dame offensive coordinator in that environment. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I told them everything I was thinking about in the process that had me leaning that way. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 4 quarterbackComposite: 5-star - No. Notre Dame is still pursuing 5-star EDGE Samuel MPemba, but predictions for Georgia for MPemba were placed earlier today. 6 prospect in the entire country, No. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Football and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Five-star quarterback Dante Moore, Notre Dame football's top recruiting target in 2023, is visiting Michigan and wants to visit Texas A&M. Should the Irish be worried? On Monday, Irish Illustrated spoke with Moore to get some clarity on what occurred between him and Notre Dame. Just because a team was the favorite a few months ago doesnt mean theyre going to get the signature on the Letter of Intent. That doesnt have anything to do with CJ Carr and what hes going to do. It is just an unofficial visit, still, you can bet the Wolverines will roll out the red carpet for their top target also. Moore has done his research and is confident hell have playmakers around him regardless of which school ends up signing him. Michigan football recruiting visitors list for the . But if Harbaugh can reassure Moore that hes in Ann Arbor for the long haul and rekindle their relationship a little bit, thats something Notre Dame football should be worried about. There is a real danger, however, that if Notre Dame misses on Moore, the path to get Vizzina will be much. At the time the story was published, Carr was predicted to be a Notre Dame commit by the 247 Crystal Ball and national expert, Steve Wiltfong. But right now, the one thing Notre Dame football doesnt seem to have is momentum. That was probably my number one school really throughout the majority ofthe process to be honest. When coach Freeman took the job, coming as the defensive coordinator, I knew that he was gonna be a great guy, especially him playing football at Ohio State and him going to the NFL. 13 nationally) back in the 2008 recruiting class. https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/2022/06/24/dante-moore-college-football-oregon-michigan-notre-dame/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Never miss the latest news from Irish Sports Daily! Since CJ Carr committed to Notre Dame, giving the Irish a 5-star QB for 2024, they have been fading for Dante Moore. The fit, more than anything in South Bend makes a lot of sense between both Moore and the Irish. 3-Star CB Leonard Moore commits to Notre Dame, Theres ONE piece of fun Notre Dame news on National Signing Day, Notre Dame Football and the final National Signing Day. He'd be the fourth highest rated player to commit to Notre Dame since 2000 . Keon Keeley, Brennan Vernon, Boubacar Traore, and Devan Houstan give Notre Dame and elite set of linemen for the class. Add some Moore extra. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. This, of course, created a lot of excitement by fans of the Irish, and disappointment by fans of the Skunkbears. Kenny Minchey actually called me and I was telling him how things were going and he asked me questions about Notre Dame and then all of the sudden I saw on Twitter he committed. When Dillingham went to Oregon, Notre Dame was still my number one, but then I actually went out to see Oregon and what the future was going to be there and Oregon really caught my eye and went on top. Moore is the No. 5 overall - No. ", "When Notre Dame was trying to recruit other quarterbacks, I said all great things to the guys. ", "The quarterbacks that have went through the program of Oregon. As for the offense, Moore isnt too worried about fit at Notre Dame or anywhere else for that matter. This is the ninth of a 12-part series - cornerbacks -- leading up to the start of spring drills on March 22. Michigan prioritize Carr in that way and it lost him because of that. Please check your email for a confirmation. My main piecethough was coach Dillingham. If you stay at a school for two days, I'm pretty sure they're gonna try to do the utmost to give everything, stated Moore. Moore confirmed his visit to Michigan with multiple media outs. More surprising this week was the news that defensive end Jason Moore appears headed to Ohio State. I'm trying to treat it like a marathon and enjoy myself and take all the visits I could possibly do since you know this is a one-time thing for sure.. So Notre Dame football fans celebrated when CJ Carr started trending with expert projections to the Irish and then when he said he would announce Thursday night. And yes, the Martin Luther King star also understands the importance of his commitment to that school's recruiting class. That was probably one of the biggest conversations I had with him. "We spent our one-on-one time together and we actually watched a couple plays from what they did the day before for practice, said Moore. How accurate is Wiltfong usually? Even if he's not an immediate starter, he is going to push that room and be a positive presence. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 3 quarterback. The Irish then seemingly made a choice to prioritize CJ Carr as their top guy in 2023/2024 over Dante Moore and in my opinion, that's why they won his recruitment. If youre a Notre Dame backer, you should be hoping for everything to go well over the next day-and-a-half, and that Marcus Freeman and Tommy Rees can soon close the deal on an elite talent from Michigan. 2023 Martin Luther King (Mich.) quarterback Dante Moore didnt go through the motions during Saturday's Elite 11 workout in Ohio as the composite five-star prospect was sharp and engaged while also making sure he kept the atmosphere light. I call him a dude. During the spring, it appeared to be only a matter of time before five-star quarterback Dante Moore commited to Notre Dame. According to Chad Simmons of On3, Moore is said to be getting worn down by the recruiting process and could make a commitment by mid-spring. The Wolverines feel they have better options than Carr at QB and that includes Moore, as well as Jadyn Davis. Notre Dame football chose Carr over Moore because the Irish felt like it was a winnable recruitment and they were right. In the meantime, he took visits to Oregon, LSU, Miami, and Michigan. Notre Dame is the program that has gained momentum over the last few months and Moore made his way to South Bend for a two-day visit, which could prove to be significant as other programs tried to get the 6-foot-2, 195-pounder on campus for multiple days. His recruiting profile indicates that he's most closely considering LSU, Oregon, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn. So, him taking the top off and being creative -I loved the receivers. Assuming Wiltfong ends up being correct, well left to wonder what Notre Dame does at quarterback this cycle. For Michigan, its always been about Moore and they are willing to wait for him. Seeing him being explosive. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Five-star quarterback Dante Moore of Martin Luther King in Detroit arrived on Notre Dames campus for a two-day visit. However, the Fighting Irish, led by offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and head coach Marcus Freeman, have generated some buzz over the past few months and continue to do all they can to put themselves in a good position to land him. Of the nine commitments, only two play offense. It also got them a five-star QB which is always a major win on the recruiting trail. If the Wolverines get Moore or Davis, then Im sure they will be perfectly happy with that outcome. Class of 2023 QB recruit Dante Moore (left) has a decision to make after the commitment of class of 2024 QB CJ Carr (right). When it comes to a decision, Moore and his family are in the process of figuring out the next step in his recruitment, which will be official visits. 2 overall player nationally per the 247Sports. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Even if he's not an immediate starter, he is going to push that room and be a positive presence. Carr certainly softens this blow significantly but swinging big and missing like this is anything but fun, even if it has been trending that way for some time. 4 quarterback in the 2023 cycle. Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports has given his crystal ball projection for Moore to end up at Oregon. The quarterback of the future has arrived at Notre Dame. A Moore commitment would likely be the shake that could have an avalanche follow. He knows how players feel. If the Detroit native does end up picking the Irish, it would be Marcus Freemans most important to date, maybe for a while and thats saying something., Having seen what Notre Dame has brought in at quarterback position over the past few cycles, I think an argument could certainly be made that he has the highest ceiling of the bunch and that he could be the quarterback that gets the Irish past an Alabama or a Georgia. Five-star class of 2024 QB CJ Carr will announce his commitment Thursday at 7pm ET.Story via @SWiltfong247 https://t.co/vfT3kN5Xf6 @13Cjcarr @247Sports pic.twitter.com/FTLfosPxSj. Moore to me is a gamer. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/video. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Another big piece everyone loves is the uniforms. New Notre Dame Offer | 2024 TX ATH Oliver Miles III, 2025 LB Target Noah Mikhail Hoping To Return To Notre Dame, 2024 OL Kyle Rakers Looking Forward To Notre Dame Visit, 2024 Notre Dame LB Target Keyshawn Flowers "Blowing Up". Big picture, if Moore is everything I think he is as a player, truly one of the nations elite and an absolute gamer when the lights are on, this moves the needle and puts Notre Dame that much closer to putting the Irish over the top as a true National Championship contender for years to come.". At this time, theres no indication that CJ Carr has any plans on reclassifying for 2023, but there have been rumblings about it as a possibility for weeks. College football is many months away but as the summer months approach, we predicted the Pac-12's order of finish. He'd be the best quarterback prospect the Fighting Irish landed since class of 2007 five-star quarterback Jimmy Clausen, who was listed as the No. While Marcus Freeman is constantly in contact with Moore, as is OC Tommy Rees and those guys have a great relationship, Harbaugh offered Moore personally when he was in 8th grade. Heck, it may not end up being correct (although I wouldnt bet on that), but a talent like Moore seemingly being in the grasp of Notre Dame but getting away is a painful miss. Notre Dame football is going to get the commitment of 5-star QB CJ Carr on Thursday night but did the Fighting Irish make the right choice? Hed be the best quarterback prospect the Fighting Irish landed since class of 2007 five-star quarterback Jimmy Clausen, who was listed as the No. All in all, the two-day trip was filled with information and meetings Moore wanted and needed to experience, including the morning view. I saw the vision. For years, the program has been trying to shed the stigma . . A lot of people commit early, so they can get the class going with linemen, receivers and running backs and all that, but I believe that a lot of schools that are on my top list always have dogs. However, that commitment never came. I also think it is significant for Notre Dame to land a player from the Detroit Public School League. We also predicted each team's final record ahead of a highly anticipated . I'm gonna keep it real. ", "A lot of times you'll go on visits and coaches ask you, 'so where are we at with the process' and everything like that. 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