So now we compare QB's based on their numerical rankings? If he played in a public school league he would likely be rated much higher, and thusly your argument would go right out the window. He was also recruited by OSU, Tamu, and lately by Texas (and hard considering their QB situation). Not exactly your directional michigan schools.
I've watched a couple of his games, and not only is he similar size but he has similar attributes to a young Andrew Luck. And I've actually read a tidbit from rivals where one of their guys said he was very similar to Luck (so saying "no one really sees him as a clone" is false).
and to say he doesn't have the pedigree isn't true. His father was a pro bowl Dlineman (not same as QB) but when has pedigree meant anything? Btw, he nearly broke Texas single season passing yard record fwiw.
But anyway, you are right about gunner, he was already hyped. My point was he'll likely be just another Notre Dame QB of late who gets hyped by media but never wins anything ala Quinn and Clausen. and I was reading about Gunner's headcase issue on the Indiana board...while he was committed there. Apparently very me first and he expected to start from day 1.