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Football Recruiting News

"Right now I believe I have 17 offers, I'm down to Notre Dame, Purdue, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan State

Help Notre Dame Early

"Notre Dame, really from all schools that I have mentioned, I really feel comfortable there, I like how the coaches are genuine people. Notre Dame really thinks I can come in and help them. I would fit their program and help them right away, I like that too." Gatson said

"I like Notre Dame, I actually went to the Washington game. Game day is incredible, the atmosphere was great, the fans were great they were loud and really got your blood going." Gatson said

So How Was The Game

"It was a great game," Gatson said, "I thought Notre Dame's defense did an excellent job, they had three goal line stances that was amazing. They got after a hard nosed team."

"Purdue is pretty much the same thing. I feel comfortable there, I like the people, the coaches are real down to earth. It's a great school." Gatson said

"I haven't been down there (Arizona) so I can't say too much but I've always been in contact with the coaching staff. They always send me mail or e-mails." Gatson said

"I like Iowa," Gatson says, "I truly believe Coach Ferentz is a genuine coach. Iowa facilities are top notch, the best part is their stadium, it's big."

"I have a good chance playing early at Iowa. They (Iowa Coaches) told me they don't have any players like my size at defensive tackle. Iowa said recruits have to work up to it."

Gatson Likes Iowa City

"Iowa City is a great place I can actually see myself living there. It a great place I don't see any crime happening down there. On game day it gets pretty rowdy. I'm going to the Iowa game this weekend against Michigan." Gatson said

"I love coach McCray (Wisconsin), I talk to him all the time. He's a good coach. Wisconsin is a hard nose program you have to be physically tough it's their style and I really like that." Gatson said

"Wisconsin also has really good facilities too, they are pretty much top notch. I don't know how many people know that. They also have Urban Town it's actually a nice town." Gatson said

"Wisconsin has the room (stadium) called the Wild Room, once you walk in there and look out this window you say 'wow' it looks amazing." Gatson said

Bonded With The Michigan State Coaches

"Coaches (Michigan State), Dantonio, Roushar and Gill had a bond, they were great when I met with them. I was surprised they (Michigan State) beat Michigan but coach Dantonio is a great coach. They have some great coaches there I'm just not saying that." Gatson said

"Coaches say I'm a triple threat size, speed and quickness. They say I'm explosive off the ball and it's true I work hard on stuff like that. You usually get one or the other. You get a big guy with half the speed or a guy not that big with speed." Gatson said

The Right School

"I looking to play early, most schools are recruiting me to have a chance to. I have to feel comfortable with the school. I have to look at it if I were hurt and never play football again will I still be happy." Gatson said