Irish Land 3 Recruits in Wake of Loss

We all knew the importance of the Michigan game last weekend.  Two storied programs battling for the upper-hand in college football history.  Rivalry aside, Brian Kelly had much more on his plate this past weekend as multiple high-profile recruits visited the campus to get their dose of Notre Dame.  Despite the on-field shortcomings that we witnessed this weekend, Irish faithful have 3 reasons to celebrate today.

Yesterday, 4 star defensive end Stephon Tuitt joined the 2011 class with his commitment to the Fighting Irish.  Tuitt, a 6'5", 260 pound DE from Georgia is the third recruit to pledge his allegiance following Saturday's loss.  Twin brothers George and Josh Atkinson helped improve the spirits of Irish fans this weekend as they both ended their search for a college home.  The Atkinson brothers, sons of former Oakland Raider and Pro Bowl DB back George Atkinson, are two highly regarded athletes out of Livermore, California.

In his first year as Head Coach at Notre Dame, Brian Kelly is quickly making his presence known on the recruiting front.  Following his latest commitments, his 2011 recruiting class is now ranked as a top 5 recruiting class by many experts.

Here's a look at the newest members of the 2011 Irish recruiting class:

Stephon Tuitt:  Click here for Stephon Tuitt's film

Georgie Atkinson III


Josh Atkinson

Irish Land 3 Recruits in Wake of Loss