2014 Recruiting Thread

[huskymedic]

desmondconner6:17pm via Twitter for iPhone
Vontae Diggs, a 6-4, 200-pound outside linebacker and #BallState commit from Downers Grove, IL set to visit #UConnFootballthis weekend...

Other offers from WMU and Toledo

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9334099

http://www.themblock.com/2013/01/2014-names-to-watch-vontae-diggs.html

We'll see...

core6athletes10:13am via Twitter for iPhone
#UConn has offered CORE6 LB from Downers Grove North Vontae Diggs.

Core6 is an Illinois Training Center that runs showcase events.

VDiggs51:24pm via Twitter for Android
UConn or BSU #ToughDecision#ProsAndCons

BenBreinerTSP2:34pm via Web
Sounds like commit Vontae Diggs is mulling his UConn offer via his twitter. If he jumps that's a huge loss for BSU.
https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#

 

[joey3$trike$]

So essentially HFD broke a scoop that neither the Horde nor the scouting sites had listed! Too funny. Mods, we've gotta let him back in on the recruiting tab at the very least!

free HFD!

 

[huskyblooz]

Marchi transfers?

 

[NickyNewark]

Was visiting up north this weekend:

bcinterruption9:01am via SB Nation
Boston College Football Recruiting: Former Western Michigan Commit Noa Merritt Visits Heights sbn.to/1n18XVc

Edit add - Must have been a good visit -

30 minutes ago
“@dasheett: Thank you to my family, friends and all those who have supported me along the way. I am now committed to Boston College! #GoEagles! #BeADude”

I have a feeling HCBD will give BC recruiting all they can handle next year when his staff is better organized and they have more time to put in the work.

 

[huskymedic]

Marchi transfers?

From St Paul's to Gilbert?

 

[2Infinity]

From St Paul's to Gilbert?

Not only the location change, but he transfers NOW...for basketball? He won't be eligible to play until Feb 21st I believe. The season is at the tail end by then. This doesn't sound like it was planned. I suspect something else is going on here that hasn't been divulged.

 

[coachcap]

As a St. Paul graduate, here are reasons for transfer:
Financial hardship: not being able to afford tuition payments for the next semester
Honor Code violation: 1 strike & you're out.

Don't know Marchi's situation, just hope it isn't something that will affect his scholarship status.

 

[BNich]

Someone talk to me about Marchi. Is he really that good? I was rewatching film of Kivon Taylor '13 commit. He has the arm strength. He's got the running ability. He's tall. He has great touch from what I can tell. I love his athletic ability and he is relatively new to the position. I think he has tremendous upside and may have a chance to see some snaps this year (hopefully).

Anyway, what is it about Marchi that the previous regime saw in him that warrants a spot on the team? Not bashing the kid as I know nothing about it. I probably should have looked for film on him before posting but let's hear it.

 

[metsfan2323]

Anyway, what is it about Marchi that the previous regime saw in him that warrants a spot on the team? Not bashing the kid as I know nothing about it. I probably should have looked for film on him before posting but let's hear it.

I personally think Marchi is our #1 overall recruit, even ahead of Newsome. I see a mobility and arm strength combination worthy of a comparison to Aaron Rodgers. If you compare Marchi's high school film to Casey Cochran's, Marchi is clearly the better athlete in every measurable way, and i'm a huge Cochran fan. Marchi's film is also more impressive than Boyle's IMO, same arm strength but quicker release and more mobility for Marchi.

 

[2Infinity]

As a St. Paul graduate, here are reasons for transfer:
Financial hardship: not being able to afford tuition payments for the next semester
Honor Code violation: 1 strike & you're out.

Don't know Marchi's situation, just hope it isn't something that will affect his scholarship status.

Thanks for the insight Coach, that sounds much more plausible. With only one semester to go before graduation and the fact that it's occurring a few weeks since students returned from holiday recess, I'd have to think it's Honor Code related. Hopefully, as you said, it's nothing that will jeopardize his scholarship.

 

[tcf15]

As a St. Paul graduate, here are reasons for transfer:
Financial hardship: not being able to afford tuition payments for the next semester
Honor Code violation: 1 strike & you're out.

Don't know Marchi's situation, just hope it isn't something that will affect his scholarship status.

Sounds like you were right.

“It was a financial decision,” said Marchi, who lives in Winsted and grew up with most of his new teammates. “It’s cool to be back with them.”

http://www.gametimect.com/former-st...ransfers-gilbert-will-play-basketball-season/

 

[2Infinity]

Sounds like you were right.

“It was a financial decision,” said Marchi, who lives in Winsted and grew up with most of his new teammates. “It’s cool to be back with them.”

http://www.gametimect.com/former-st...ransfers-gilbert-will-play-basketball-season/

That's good to hear...certainly better than the alternative. Good luck to him in his final semester.

 

[gioff23]

Congrats to Bloom and Carrezola for being names to Big 33 (PA/MD) all-star game

 

[huskymedic]

Congrats to Bloom and Carrezola for being names to Big 33 (PA/MD) all-star game

Pair of UConn commits named to Big 33 Classic
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/01/pair-of-uconn-commits-named-to-big-33.html

>>UConn commits Alec Bloom and Luke Carrezola were among the players named to the Pennsylvania team playing in the prestigious Big 33 Classic which will be played on June 14 at Hershey Park Stadium.

Bloom, a tight end from Ligonier Valley High, had 45 catches and 830 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior while Carrezola, a defensive end/tight end from Neshaminy HS, had 56 tackles, 20 sacks and 10 quarterback hurries.<<


Back to back years w/ multiple UConn commits playing. Last year Chris Britton, Junior Joseph and Brian Lemelle played.

 

[2Infinity]

Looks like HCBD decided NOT to offer Derek Allen. Here's what his HS coach had to say:

"Derek Allen was very interested in UConn and it was his first choice but the coaching staff did not offer him. Derek currently has offers from Navy, Fordham, Rhode Island, and Wagner University. He should be making a commitment this weekend. I believe he is a very talented player with a ton of potential that has been overlooked by some schools."

http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/01/with-no-uconn-offer-nj-tackle-weighing.html

 

[uconnbill]

Pair of UConn commits named to Big 33 Classic
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/01/pair-of-uconn-commits-named-to-big-33.html

>>UConn commits Alec Bloom and Luke Carrezola were among the players named to the Pennsylvania team playing in the prestigious Big 33 Classic which will be played on June 14 at Hershey Park Stadium.

Bloom, a tight end from Ligonier Valley High, had 45 catches and 830 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior while Carrezola, a defensive end/tight end from Neshaminy HS, had 56 tackles, 20 sacks and 10 quarterback hurries.<<


Back to back years w/ multiple UConn commits playing. Last year Chris Britton, Junior Joseph and Brian Lemelle played.

Yet both are rated low two stars on rivals, which is a joke. I know ratings mean nothing it is what happens on the field.

 

[gioff23]

Looks like HCBD decided NOT to offer Derek Allen. Here's what his HS coach had to say:
"Derek Allen was very interested in UConn and it was his first choice but the coaching staff did not offer him. Derek currently has offers from Navy, Fordham, Rhode Island, and Wagner University. He should be making a commitment this weekend. I believe he is a very talented player with a ton of potential that has been overlooked by some schools."

http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/01/with-no-uconn-offer-nj-tackle-weighing.html

Perhaps that suggests they want one of Ratliff and Allen, and Ratliff is rated higher. Don't forget Ratliff got an in-home visit last night, so maybe they feel good about their chances there.

 

[huskymedic]

Perhaps that suggests they want one of Ratliff and Allen, and Ratliff is rated higher. Don't forget Ratliff got an in-home visit last night, so maybe they feel good about their chances there.

Wasn't the in-home visit Monday night by the Army Asst. Coach tho...? Did UConn pull one off on Tuesday night?

 

[noeynox]

Wasn't the in-home visit Monday night by the Army Asst. Coach tho...? Did UConn pull one off on Tuesday night?

Yeah, Lineburg was to do an in home visit last nigh.

 

[huskymedic]

Wasn't the in-home visit Monday night by the Army Asst. Coach tho...? Did UConn pull one off on Tuesday night?

Yeah, Lineburg was to do an in home visit last nigh.

Ah... See that now. Missed it while traveling. Thx

 

[BNich]

Logan Marchi ‏@lmarsh72h
Signing day is in a week , been stayin on the low lately

 

[huskypantz]

Sounds like you were right.

“It was a financial decision,” said Marchi, who lives in Winsted and grew up with most of his new teammates. “It’s cool to be back with them.”

http://www.gametimect.com/former-st...ransfers-gilbert-will-play-basketball-season/

Hah, heading back to my home town/alma mater. Didn't know he was from Winsted, now I have additional rooting interest. Only other former UConn player I'm aware of from my home town was Leo Nardi.

 

[BNich]

Finally watched Marchi's HUDL highlights. All i can think of Uconn has it's own Johnny Football. Kid is very mobile, agile, slings it around pretty well even on the run. Good arm strength.

 

[Exit 4]

Finally watched Marchi's HUDL highlights. All i can think of Uconn has it's own Johnny Football. Kid is very mobile, agile, slings it around pretty well even on the run. Good arm strength.

Yep, he's a sleeper....our little sleeper.

And with four senior WRs on the squad next year its a good time for someone like Njoku or Wingate to take one of those remaining scholarships.

 

[Exit 4]

Its become awfully quiet with a week to go and approx. 5 spaces left in this class. Maybe Diaco and CO have asked kids they are talking to now to stay on the quiet....