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:
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Now, let’s go get us a serious kicker since we’re serious about Special Teams. SERIOUSLY.
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StPatrick
Is he related to Matt Turk in any way?
The Biscuit
Yep. Matt Turk is his uncle. In the genes, nice.