Some intrepid reporter should get some of these signing contracts (not just ND) to paint the picture.

I mean, come on now.

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And the way we are stacking guys in 3 straight classes now is what is truly unprecedented.

I remember in the 2008 class, we were pretty thrilled to have Ethan Johnson, Cwynar, KLM, Newman, and Hafis Williams. And Darius Fleming was also poised to be essentially a DE at ND. Obviously, not the same profile as our recent run. But I'm looking at the prior high points of DL recruiting that I can remember.

Not only did plenty of those guys not pan out (to put it mildly), but it came on the heels of a 1-man DL class in 2027 in Ian Williams. I guess 2 if you count Kerry Neal as a DE, but still. And the following 2009 class saw us add only Tyler Stockton at DL.

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Then there was the 2011 class of Lynch, Tuitt, and Ishaq. Plus Ben Councell, Rabasa, Springmann, and Hounshell. There was a LOT to like there as of signing day.

The prior class actually wasn't bad by the standards of ND DL classes over the last 20 years, with Nix, Utupo, and Shembo (plus Heggie). But we followed up with only Sheldon Day and Jarron Jones.

This is so far into uncharted territory, it's impossible to comprehend.

And perhaps your post is in jest, but we needn't pretend that his coaching ability is remotely in question.

* While at Pittsburgh, the Panthers ranked in the top five nationally in sacks from 2019-22.

* Partridge mentored 2022 ACC Defensive Player of the Year and unanimous All-America honoree Calijah Kancey.

* Seven different defensive linemen earned All-ACC honors under Partridge from 2017 through 2023.

* He was named by FootballScoop as the National Defensive Line Coach of the Year in both 2022 and 2020 while at Pittsburgh.

* Calijah Kancey (2023 Draft, First Round, 19th pick), Patrick Jones II (2021 Draft, Third Round, 90th pick), Rashad Weaver (2021 Draft, Fourth Round, 135th pick) and Jaylen Twyman (2021 Draft, Sixth Round, 199th pick) were all selected in the NFL Draft after playing for Partridge at Pittsburgh.

* His players at FAU garnered 39 Conference USA postseason honors, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson was named as the 2016 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year.

* Ten players who competed under Partridge at FAU went on to the NFL, including Hendrickson and 2026 Pro Bowl selection Azeez Al-Shaair.

* He worked closely with 2010 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner and All-America selection J.J. Watt while with the Badgers.