Saturday, April 2, 2011

Brothers' Atkinson -- Speed in the 'Bend!


When you find three minutes this weekend -- you're going to want to take a look at this highlight video of George Atkinson III.  George and his twin brother Josh are out of California -- and they'll both be playing for the Fighting Irish this fall.  (That's Josh on the left and George on the right in the photo.) George is an athlete who could play WR or RB in Brian Kelly's offense -- because he never gets tackled!!!  George has run the 100 Meters in 10.59 and the 200 Meters in 21.3.

Josh is expected to line up at defensive back for the Irish.  His best time in the 100 Meters is 10.57 -- and a 21.65 in the 200 Meters.  Josh's 100 Meter time was the 18th fastest in the country last year and George's was the 28th -- amongst the junior class in the USA.  Josh never received the level of national acclaim as George did -- but, I think that's going to change when he gets to South Bend.  These two young men are just what the "doctor" ordered for Notre Dame football.  They're going to be fun to watch!!!  Please click on the links below.

LINK:  GEORGE ATKINSON III -- HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

LINK:  GEORGE ATKINSON III -- TRACK TIMES

LINK:  JOSH ATKINSON -- TRACK TIMES

LINK:  NATIONAL RANKINGS -- 100 METER DASH