Good Luck, Reuland
Unfathomably intelligent reader “Irish_Wertzy,” not to be confused with “Thai_Wertzy,” “Namibian_Wertzy,” or “Sam,” reminded me that back-up tight end Konrad Reuland has decided to transfer. By all accounts, Konrad never once missed a bus.
Charlie Weis had a brief statement, making the rumored event official:
“After meeting with Konrad Reuland on Sunday, he has decided he will leave the team and withdraw from Notre Dame,” coach Charlie Weis said. “I appreciate all Konrad has done for Notre Dame and I wish him nothing but the best.”
Reuland was facing a tough battle to get playing time at ND, as he appeared to be about 3rd or 4th on the current depth chart, and would have to compete with the #1 TE recruit in the country joining the Irish next year.
These sorts of transfers will probably get more frequent with Notre Dame as the talent pool makes substantial jumps in quality over the next few years. Reuland probably has the ability to start for most D1 teams. It’s a nice problem for ND to have, but we’re always disappointed to see a good guy leave.
Good luck, Konrad.
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Well, like you said, at least he didn’t miss the bus.
yeah, a good recruit, and i’m not sure that he’s making the right call with John Carlson graduating after this season. Given Charlie’s pro-style offense that likes to use the TE (not right now, I know, but once we get things settle we will return to that staple), I would’ve thought he’d like to fight for a higher spot on the depth chart rather than bail. I don’t know that he would’ve climbed up given that he dropped down just since the Spring, but I wish he’d have relished the chance to do so. Either way, a good kid, but he probably read the writing on the wall. Good luck Konrad. I liked your name.
Update: from all the accounts I’ve read, and from students on campus, the kid just wasn’t happy being so far from home. I wouldnt be surprised to see him at a Juco or in a SoCal/Cal school shortly so he can be closer to home. I’m sure the depth chart had something to do with it as well, but this sounds like it’s more of the reason…
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