2014 Recruiting Thread

[huskymedic]

Uconn offered Mike Gesicki 6'6 215 lbs WR

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/671188/highlights/27230377[/quote]

Looks like he might be a TE candidate in college.

Mike Gesicki's top six are Wisconsin (offer), Miami (offer) ,Rutgers (offer), tOSU, Notre Dame and Penn State.

Others offers besides us are BC, ODU, Temple and Cuse.

 

[huskymedic]

JonathanWholley 10:57am via Twitter for Android
Another great day recruiting! Go Huskies!!!!

 

[huskymedic]

Not thinking he's going to be visiting UConn as he originally indicated but who knows

From a Rivals story:

"Former basketball player Thomas Holley has absolutely blown up over the past few months, bringing in 21 offers at a blistering pace, with more surely on the way. Holley has a strong relationship with Coach Cristobal from Alabama, Coach Sunseri from Florida State, Coach Johnson from Penn State and Coach Franklin at Miami. Holley plans to do a lot of visits during the summer to help him narrow his list. He would like to visit Miami, Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Ohio State and a few others. His next offers could come from Michigan and Duke."

BobLichtenfels 3:39am via Twitter for Android
Brooklyn (N.Y.) Abraham Lincoln DT Thomas Holley adds offers from #Pitt and #Temple according to head coach Shawn O ' Connor.

UConn was his first offer... he now has 20 other offers from Alabama to Tennessee.

 

[huskymedic]

UConnReport 9:42am via twitterfeed
UConn offers Vitiello: Three-star Joe Vitiello of Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata is one of the more impressive p...

3* 6-5 255 lb TE/DE being recruited by Coach Perkins

Offers from North Carolina, USF, UMass and Temple. Interest from the U, Rutty and Turtle. Plans to visit/camp @ UConn and Miami.

http://www.joevitiello85.com/#!who_we_are/c139r (yes, he has his own website)

From JB article: "I like UConn a lot because they said they will give me the option of playing offense or defense," said Vitiello, who originally began his recruiting process thinking he would be a defensive end at the college level.

 

[APA]

Jonathan Thomas picked up an Ark offer and is on a visit there today.

Committed to Maryland yesterday.

 

[huskymedic]

As Kris1 already pointed out in Arkeel Newsome thread - Newsome is the only CT kid (and UConn offer) who is a U.S. Army All-American Bowl nominee.

http://blog.ctnews.com/hssports/2013/05/10/newsome-only-ct-u-s-army-all-american-bowl-nominee/

Looking through the list of those invited - 6-0 240 lb LB Connor Strachan Needham MA holds an offer from UConn as well. Being recruited by Mike Foley. Also has offers from BC, Demon Deacons, UVA, and UMass.

Two of the NY kids on the list have UConn offers ~ Holley and Hayes (committed to ND). The third Crossdale is being recruited by John Wholley

Of the 10 Jersey kids ~ WR Blacknall, DE Dickerson, DB Hester, WR Jennings, OT Nelson (committed to ND), DE Trumbetti (committed to ND), and ATH Winfree have UConn offers.

Of the 9 PA kids ~ CB Davis, OT Grimm, RB McKenzie, WR/S Williams have offers from UConn

Of the 5 DC kids ~ CB Payne has an offer

Of the 2 Delaware kids - WR Godwin has a UConn offer.

Of the 13 VA kids - S Revis (committed to VA Tech), OT Moss (committed to UVA), S Blanding (committed to UVA) and WR Kamara have UConn offers.

 

[kris1]

Highlights from Rivals Camp Series - Newark.

Connor Strachan was a standout. Newsome was there but, no mention of RB's in video.

 

[kris1]

In other news, Boeing Brown has committed to play QB for the Citadel Bulldogs.

 

[uconnbill]

In other news, Boeing Brown has committed to play QB for the Citadel Bulldogs.

walk on or scholarship? Just curious

 

[huskymedic]

In other news, Boeing Brown has committed to play QB for the Citadel Bulldogs.

Strange odyssey even though I'm not convinced there ever was a UConn option/offer: http://www.housatonictimes.com/arti...517069d572625611444592.txt?viewmode=fullstory

"Brown has a number of college options, including the University of Central Florida, the Citadel, the University of Massachusetts, SUNY-Buffalo, the University of Connecticut and the University of South Carolina. Several of the options are as a recruited walk-on quarterback. He also earned a nomination to the Air Force Academy.

“I really like UCF and head coach (George) O’Leary and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (Charlie) Taaffe. I threw for them last spring and summer, made several visits, and when I got shifted from quarterback Coach Taaffe offered me preferred walk-on status and still wanted me. In the end, I am confident I will be in Florida or in South Carolina next year. UCF would be most fun as they are now in the Big East and will play UConn, so I would get to come home a few times to play.”

 

[Jimdish255]

In other news, Boeing Brown has committed to play QB for the Citadel Bulldogs.

I remember the occasional Citadel score on ABC's CFB Scoreboard years ago along with Slippery Rock and even UConn scores. Haven't heard much about them recently and can't seem to find even one picture of that old TV scoreboard show.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Strange odyssey even though I'm not convinced there ever was a UConn option/offer: http://www.housatonictimes.com/arti...517069d572625611444592.txt?viewmode=fullstory

"Brown has a number of college options, including the University of Central Florida, the Citadel, the University of Massachusetts, SUNY-Buffalo, the University of Connecticut and the University of South Carolina. Several of the options are as a recruited walk-on quarterback. He also earned a nomination to the Air Force Academy.

“I really like UCF and head coach (George) O’Leary and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (Charlie) Taaffe. I threw for them last spring and summer, made several visits, and when I got shifted from quarterback Coach Taaffe offered me preferred walk-on status and still wanted me. In the end, I am confident I will be in Florida or in South Carolina next year. UCF would be most fun as they are now in the Big East and will play UConn, so I would get to come home a few times to play.”

Kid does not come off well in that article.

 

[huskysupporter]

Kid does not come off well in that article.

You have to remember he is still a kid. He will probably regret doing that interview.

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[uconnell]

You have to remember he is still a kid. He will probably regret doing that interview.

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I wish him well.

 

[noeynox]

Kid does not come off well in that article.

All I can say is, I'm sure the High School coach is glad to move on.

 

[huskymedic]

Zaire Franklin 6-2 215 lb. 3* Linebacker from LaSalle College (just outside northern Philly) has a UConn offer. Being recruited by Coach Cersosimo.

First Team AAAA - All Catholic
First Team All Area
First Team All City

Other offers from Arizona, UMass, Pitt, ODU, Cuse, Nova, Temple and Tulane

 

[Buffett10]

Curtis Samuel cut his list to 5 and uconn is in it.

 

[kcc1442]

Curtis Samuel cut his list to 5 and uconn is in it.

I see ohio st., miami, alabama, rutgers, ND on all the recruiting sites.....Is that a joke?

Any source?...

Is that the old is isn't typo.......

 

[huskymedic]

I see ohio st., miami, alabama, rutgers, ND on all the recruiting sites.....Is that a joke?

Any source?...

Is that the old is isn't typo.......

It should be "isn't" - would also add he ISN't going to end up @ Rutgers either!

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/h...ar-samuel-trims-list-majors-article-1.1341478

"And last week, Samuel - along with his mother, Nicole, and Landberg - met at the Flatbush school to whittle down the player’s imposing list of possible college destinations to a final five. And the list they came up with was impressive, befitting a player who’s been invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January: Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State and Rutgers."

 

[huskymedic]

BobLichtenfels 12:18pm via Twitter for Android
#UConn becomes the latest to offer Bethel Park (Pa.) OT Michael Grimm #WPIAL

6-7 315 lb OL 5.1 40yd.

4* and is ranked the #17 offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals. Primary recruiter is Coach Day.

Offers from UConn, Zips, Arizona, BC, Baylor, JMU, Indiana, Pitt, Rutty, Temple, USF, UVA, Vandy, WVA and Youngstown State. Also interested - Michigan State, Michigan, Virginia Tech , Georgia and Alabama.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9141176

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1128376/#highlights/33998374[/quote]

BobLichtenfels 12:10pm via Web
Bethel Park (Pa.) OT Michael Grimm picks up an offer from #Illinois 247sports.com/Player/Michael… #WPIAL

 

[huskymedic]

TodderickHunt 5:27pm via Twitter for Android
Hunterdon Cen. (N.J.) LB/RB Jason Cabinda picked ↑ his 1st FBS offer from #UConn, & coach Wilson from #Rutgers visited 2day. He'll B @ camp.

He is a 6-1 210 lbs LB/RB. As a junior Cabinda ran for over 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Other than UConn, he has offers from Monmouth, Lehigh, Holy Cross and Fordham. primary recruiter appears to be GDL.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1304878/#highlights/42031380 (you have to at least watch the hurdle in the first set of plays)

JB also has a story up on Jason on TOS.

 

[huskymedic]

MistaAlderman 7:01pm via Web
#Uconn is the latest to offer Tuscaloosa (Ala) Academy ATH Torrence Brown

2* 6-4 228 lb. Athlete/OLB/TE/FB/RB (PG in basketball )

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/415716/#highlights/26302424 (listed as 6-5 on hudl)

Other offers from ASU, Tulane, So Miss, South Bama, Middle Tennessee State, Memphis, Ark State,. Interest from Miss State, Gators, Minnesota, and Bama

 

[huskymedic]

JonathanWholley5:19pm via Twitter for Android
Excited to be here in Staten Island at Wagner speaking at the New York City coaches clinic!

 

[huskymedic]

via Jim Fuller (NHR)

Todderick Hunt (@TodderickHunt)
5/16/13, 9:45 PM
Montclair C/O 14' DE Darius Slade tells me #UConn just offered. He'll likely end up a top 15 player in the state of N.J. @mhsmounties

2* 6-5 240 lb. DE/TE/WR/LB

Other offers from Rutty, Temple, UMass, Stony Brook, and Buffalo.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2125531/darius-slade

 

[huskymedic]

Kendavis5511:27am via web
#UConn football offers two players from Alabama http://mbd. /mb.aspx?s=342&f=2873&t=11576011

"Over the last 24 hours, former Alabama WR T.J. Weist has been busy in Alabama, offering ATH Torrence Brown and OL Cole Hardin. Brown says his offer is as an athlete, though most view him as a linebacker.
John Garcia Jr. ~ FOXSportsNEXT Recruiting Analyst"

Torrence Brown is highlighted above ^ post #433

AndrewJBone 11:10am via Web
Another #UConn offer in Alabama...Florence OL Cole Hardin adds one from the Huskies.

ColeHardin 11:09am via Twitter for Android
I just got done talking to coach weist. I just got a UCONN offer!! #huskies

Hardin is a 6-4 290lb OL from Florence High High School in Florence Alabama.

Other than UConn - offers from Ark State, Cincy, GT, Memphis, MTSU, Minnesota, USF, So Miss, Tulane and WF.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/796155/#highlights/36285380