Recruits Bring Intrigue

OK, so today’s Notre Dame-Stanford game might not have the national appeal of, say, Texas-Oklahoma, but there is still intrigue to be found.

For instance, six top recruits are expected to take their official visits today, and that could impact the Irish for years to come, and with in the national football scene.

OK, it’s a little bit of a reach, but bear with us here. Anyway, one recruit in town is Ben Martin, a 6-5, 265-pound defensive end from Arizona. He is ranked No. 45 nationally by recruiting expert Tom Lemming.

Then there’s cornerback Michael Williams from California, linebacker Chris Donald from Tennessee (No. 28), defensive end Everson Griffen from Arizona (No. 24), safety Harrison Smith from Tennessee (No. 89) and running back Armando Allen (No. 40) from Florida.

For more on this, check out this South Bend Tribune story.