Irish get 5th verbal commitment
Irish get 5th verbal commitment Save Email Print
Posted: 12:03 AM May 23, 2008
 Last Updated: 12:56 AM May 23, 2008
 Reporter: Jeff Jeffers
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Carlo Calabrese plays like a throwback. He's a middle linebacker out of Verona, NJ who chose the Irish over Penn State, Rutgers, Florida and Boston College. Calabrese is 6'2, 247 pounds and runs a 4.7 in the 40-yard dash. He is also one of the top weightlifters in the Eastern U.S.

Calabrese uses his strength and quickness to dominate from his middle linebacker position. He hails from the same hometown as former Irish linebacker, Anthony Fasano.

Here's what Calabrese had to say about choosing the Irish and what Notre Dame fans may expect:
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Posted by: Kimberly Location: South Bend on May 24, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I hope that change is in the air for the Irish. I am excited about the great recruits we are getting in the future and am eager to see what Coach Weis has learned from last years disaster of a season. I do love summer, but can't wait for the fall! GO IRISH!
Posted by: Patrick Location: Pensacola,Florida on May 23, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Keep up the great recruiting!No doubt in my mind N.D.will be tough to wreckon with before all said and done!!! GO IRISH,see y'all in october!
Posted by: FRED GALLEGOS Location: THOUSAND OAKS CALIFORNIA on May 23, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I HOPE THEY TURN THIS FOOTBALL TEAM LOOSE SO THEY CAN PLAY [NOT CONTROLLED] BUT WITH A SET OF BRASS BALLS, AND KICK BUTT. SEE YOU AT THE WASHINGTON GAME....
Posted by: Joe Location: Fort Wayne on May 23, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Anthony Fasano was a tight end, not a linebacker.
Posted by: ND Fan Location: ND on May 23, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Even though it's early, it is pretty powerful, considering 100% of our verbals this winter/spring signed with ND.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 08:53 AM
What exactly is the power of a verbal commitment?

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