Crist Commits to Notre Dame

[FancyFootball44]

Let's file this under "too rich to be true", God's University secured a verbal commitment from none other than Crist himself. That is to say, southern California superprerp quarterback Dayne Crist. With the anointed savior J.C. already in the backfield, the Irish are looking at a gospelicious future, particularly if St. Vincent (PA) High School inside linebacker Joseph Arimathea commits during this weekend's visit (no link available... because obviously I'm yanking your chain).

Crist (sadly, it's pronounced to rhyme with "wrist") is more than just a great name, he's one of the most sought-after quarterbacks in this year's class. USC, Michigan, and Florida State all made him their number one priority, which makes his choice of Notre Dame and the stiff competition at the quarterback position all the more impressive.

Posted Apr 19th 2007 2:54PM by Brian Stouffer

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Dayne Crist, the 6-foot-5, 225 pound quarterback from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks (Calif.), has approximately 13 scholarship offers and says he plans to make his decision within the next few weeks.

"I really want to focus on winning a championship next season and plan to decide on a school within the next few weeks," Crist said. "I'll sit down with my coach and parents and we'll figure it all out.
"Academics are important," he said. "I also want to play for coaches that will help me develop into a better player and be around great players as well."
Crist has narrowed his choices down to Notre Dame, USC, Michigan, LSU and Stanford, with offers from all five, as well as Oregon, Virginia, Florida State, Duke, Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona and Minnesota. The Gophers were his first scholarship offer in February.
He already attended junior days at USC, UCLA and Stanford. "I'm from California so I've always liked watching USC," he said. "I like the coaching staff and their energy. They are really competitive and I love how hard they practice and how they are always fired up. You can't help but be excited just by being around them.
"Notre Dame is great too," Crist said. "I love their academics and tradition, plus getting a chance to work with coach Charlie Weis is huge. He's worked with some of the best quarterbacks. It's an exciting time for them because they are still improving and on the verge of a big breakthrough.
"The campus is beautiful and they are really welcoming," he said. "I love the Midwest hospitality and I was blown away by how beautiful everything was."
Although he hasn't been to Michigan yet, Crist says there's plenty to like about the Wolverines. "They are obviously a great program and always seem to have top quarterbacks. They win every year and are a big-time program for both football and academics."
Crist has a 3.6 core GPA and a 1710 SAT, so academics will be important. "That's why I like Stanford," he said. "Academically they are huge. Their new coaches are fired-up and they really want to put the team back on the map."
He plans to attend the Elite 11 camp later this summer, but by that time he'll most likely already be committed. "It's a hard decision because all these schools are so different and they each have so much to offer. Right now, I don't have a favorite."
Crist finished his junior season with 1300 yards passing for 17 touchdowns and only three interceptions, yet missed five games with a broken vertebrae. He also rushed for 400 yards and four touchdowns.
He benches 265 pounds, squats 415 and has a 31-inch vertical jump.
"I can make all the throws," Crist said. "I'm gonna do what it takes to win, whether that is making plays with my feet or my arm, I'll do it. I'm very intense, competitive and physical.
"As a quarterback you can never be too accurate and that's something I want to work on," he said. "I'd also like to improve my arm strength."

[Daddy Duck]

Notre Dame makes no sense with Clausen ahead of him. Michigan is pretty well set at QB as is USC with Sanchez. If this kid were thinking about his future he should narrow his decision between LSU and Stanford where he's all but assured a starting job as a Freshman-Junior.

[Goose]

Mustain just announced he's transfering to USC too, so they are more than set there.

[Daddy Duck]

Originally Posted by Goose

Mustain just announced he's transfering to USC too, so they are more than set there.

Interesting choice on Mustain's part. I really can't see him ever playing at SC. Marc Sanchez and he have the same ammount of eligibility and Sanchez clearly fits the SC mold of QB far more than Mustain.

[Goose]

Yeah I kind of thought he might head to LSU, didn't that guy that was supposed to replace Russell get in some leagal trouble?

[MS72]

Originally Posted by Goose

Yeah I kind of thought he might head to LSU, didn't that guy that was supposed to replace Russell get in some leagal trouble?

his last two choices were Tulsa and USC.

[inSTAALed]

Dumb decision.

Do football players have brains nowadays?

[Transplanted Caper]

Go Irish! Always good to be able to bring another elite player on board. With Weiss in charge, this program is ready to be a consistent top 25 team.

[Jay]

I'm going to be on both sides of the fence this year with the Domers, while on 1 hand i like Clausen and want to see him succeed, on the other my deep dislike for Notre Dame and BF (Big Fat) Charlie Weis wants to see them flounder like always. I don't know which way to swing on this 1 ...

[MS72]

you like Jimmy Clausen? ehhh.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by MS72

you like Jimmy Clausen? ehhh.

yea i think the kid has a very good arm and excellent accuracy, i remember seeing an ESPN special on him and he looked so crisp unlike his brothers before him, even though he has been hyped up like LeBron, i think he can be an elite QB .... but i'll never like him as much as McCoy, if that's what you're asking

[MS72]

no, he looks and probably acts like a douchebag from what ive seen of him.

[Jay]

well i haven't seen how he acts but he sure can throw a ball

[Daddy Duck]

Originally Posted by MS72

no, he looks and probably acts like a douchebag from what ive seen of him.

I kinda agree, having watched him this season i was far more impressed with Marc Tyler and others on that Oaks Christian sqaud. I wonder how well Clausen will do without his former all world, classmates.

[jBuds]

Yeah, I don't understand Mustain's choice of USC, either. Does he think he's going to just walk on to USC and be the man? Sanchez is there, plus they red-shirted a kid last year, and if I'm right, they're getting another kid this year whom they will redshirt.

Tons of QB's... he should have stayed put.