Back in the MIx

It’s no surprise that Michael Floyd was reinstated to the Football Program.  Since he was suspended on March 21^st Michael has been proving to Brian Kelly that he is and can stay on a positive track.  Kelly said it was all or nothing, no sit out some games or limit his time it was all in and out and I believed him and apparently so did Floyd.  I think Kelly was looking to effect Michael’s decision making and behavior as a young man for life as opposed to punishing a football player.

With all the uncertainty Floyd could have opted for the NFL (defiantly would have been drafted), he could have transferred (that would have been a very poor choice) or just been combative with Kelly.  I feel good about his attitude and I think he has been humbled by how this has played out.  Has he learned his lesson?  I would say he has learned several during this experience.  I don’t have a strong feeling that he will not end up in a bad situation again but I believe the rest of his time at South Bend will be incident free.

The overall success or failure may be bigger for Brian Kelly than it is for Floyd.  The Irish have taken Michael back based on Kelly’s gut and experience. Kelly seemed sure about his decision when he was interviewed http://www.und.com/allaccess/?media=252675   Kelly has put his reputation on the line for Floyd and if he slips up while he is still at Notre Dame Kelly’s judgment especially in terms of knowing his players character will come into question.

Make no mistake about it Michael Floyd will leave Notre Dame with most if not all of the important receiving records and will be a high first round draft pick.  With 171 receptions for 2539 yards, (averaging 14.8 yards a catch) and 28 touchdowns Floyd if not the top is one top college receivers in the nation.  Also make no mistake about it there are some things that Michael has lost from this, first he was chosen to be a captain of this years team that in no longer the case and that will not be revisited by Kelly and the team.

Michael appears to be saying all the right things http://www.und.com/allaccess/?media=252674 and is being life coached off the field not only by the Irish staff but his family.  His mother also seems to be a positive influence in his life.  I look forward to seeing how Michael Floyd does on and off the field and how he does on Saturdays and Sundays.