Yeah, I know you already know. But I had family in town last weekend and MQ was at the B-G Game (read his encyclopedia covering the weekend below), so we didn't get to post on it. Lucky for you, now we are!
Cierre committed the morning of the Blue-Gold game, and had good reasons for doing so. Note: I recommend reading the linked article. It's from Cierre's local paper and is therefore better than everything else you've likely read. And when I say 'better' I'm not talking about the quality of the writing or anything like that. Just that they actually got quotes from our latest star commit.
Cierre picked ND because of the opportunity to compete for playing time early, the family atmosphere, the academics, and the chance to explore something new and different.
"I wanted an honest answer," he said. "I asked, Should I redshirt?' " He was given an assurance that there would be an opportunity for Wood to compete for a starting position in the fall of 2009. "They aren't afraid to play young guys," said Wood. "I will get my chance."
"Their academic standards are high," said Wood. "They graduate over 98 percent of their students."
Going to a university in Los Angeles "would be like staying at home," said Wood. "When the time comes, it is time to break away and explore the world."
I like this kid. He has his head set square on his shoulders.
And he's freaking fast.
PS: A way-too-late post on our other stellar commitment will be up way-too-late as well. But later.
