Going, going, gone... Matt Romine

Matt Romine is transferring from the Golden Domer's to be a member of the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes.  Why is he transferring?  I have not heard any definitive reasons for the transfer, however, he is from Tulsa where he played high school football for new Golden Hurricanes Coach Bill Blankenship.

When Matt Romine arrived in South Bend from Tulsa, Oklahoma as a freshman, the potential was there for a solid career.  Coming out of high school, Matt was selected to the U.S. Army All American Bowl and was ranked as the 10^th best offensive tackle in the country by Tom Lemming.

For the past three years, Romine has seen increased time each season, but never really broke out into a consistent role or starting.  I am not sure he would have won a starting job, but with three years of experience (playing in a total of 15 games), and at 6’5’ and 290 lbs., Matt would have likely seen more time and been a key reserve for the Irish. 

With last year’s great performance, Junior Zack Martin has one tackle position secured for sure.  Look for 5^th year senior Taylor Dever to be in the mix after making 10 starts last year.  I am looking forward to seeing 6’5” 300 lb. sophomore Christian Lombard work his way into the rotation.  He spent his freshman year working on strength and conditioning.  Lombard came into Notre Dame with an outstanding high school pedigree - USA Today first-team prep and All-American offensive lineman; EA Sports first-team All-American; named to Parade Magazine’s All-American team for 2009 as one of 18 offensive and defensive linemen; MaxPrep’s #30 national prospect and second-team All-American; and played in 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.