This week ND picked up its 8th commit of the class in Punter Ben Turk.

For me, this is one of the best gets we could get.  Ben’s a good punter.  And just as important, he’s a PUNTER.  Eric Maust will be solid this year after filling in at times last year.  This I know.  But it’s great to see a succession plan in place here, as Ben will join in Eric’s senior season.  Charlie and Co have said that special teams is a priority, and now it looks like it is on the recruiting trail as well.

A few notes about Ben from the linked B&G article:

“Ben is a tough, tough kid. You have to understand that first and foremost. He is an athlete who can get after people. In the weight room, he might be our strongest pound-for-pound. That is why he will fit in at Notre Dame when the weather turns sometime later in the fall,” [his Coach] Smith said.

So, Ben is strong and an athlete, which is always good.  He may have to make a tackle here or there.  And, according to his coach, that translates into dealing well with the elements.  Ummm, okay, great!  If you say so Coach I am with you.

“He is carrying a 4.32 grade point average right now. He is an outstanding student who is very, very intelligent but he is a kid who also works hard at getting good grades and being an all-around student,” Smith concluded.

Yes, a smart kid.

Smart enough, most likely, not to punt the dog:

Now, let’s go get us a serious kicker since we’re serious about Special Teams.  SERIOUSLY.
 

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