2014 Recruiting Thread

[huskymedic]

This is one that I just don't get. I know he committed when GDL was OL coach, but he has known about Foley being the OL coach for about 9 weeks or more. And Foley is the only guy staying. So why back out now? For Temple??

Oh well....next!...

While he certainly could have made a connection with the Temple coaching staff one must consider grades as a possible reason. Just a tad easier to get into Temple.

Well, Foley was his primary recruiter @ UConn so it's either a transcript issue or he's impressed with Matt Rhule being a former NFL O-Line coach for a year.

 

[Lewconn]

While he certainly could have made a connection with the Temple coaching staff one must consider grades as a possible reason. Just a tad easier to get into Temple.

agree.....

 

[formerlurker]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 4m
Former #UConn commit Chasz Wright headed to Temple according to Milford Academy coach http://Post original url/1i7ARhs

Obviously didn't have 10 toes in and those types are energy vampires.

Next~!

 

[huskymedic]

Britton never enrolled in either FUMA or MA as tossed about but sounds like he may still be in play for January enroll? Has been quiet on Twitter but always retweets UConn stuff.

From a Jim Fuller retweet:

“@thebullp_n: Former Cougar Chris Britton on hand for today's game. Leaves for UConn in January on football ride. Now up to a robust 235 pounds.”

6-3 OLB from Harrisburg PA.

 

[noeynox]

Hell Of A Find Medic. That Kids Tape Was Impressive. Raw But Looks The Part Of An Elite Athlete For This Level.

 

[ktuck911]

Found this tweet as well fron the young man himself

Chris Britton (@Cougarboii33) tweeted at 10:11 PM on Sat, Dec 21, 2013:
@joey3strikes coach seems great! And l'll be headed to storrs in January.

 

[Exit 4]

Britton looks like a very exciting player. He really has good instincts anticipating the play and finding the ball. Looks like a great get for OLB.

 

[huskymedic]

2013 Inquirer All-Southeastern Pa. Team
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/rick-obrien/236906522.html

Luke Carrezola - first team offense @ TE

 

[UconnFamily]

Uconn just offered 6-4/235 OLB James Prather from Memphis, TN. The kid runs a 4.6 forty and will fit well in the 3-4 scheme. Uconn's in his top 4

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/James-Prather-20133/RecruitInterests

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/441779/highlights/59204375?autoplay=1

 

[ucjoet]

Uconn just offered 6-4/235 OLB James Prather from Memphis, TN. The kid runs a 4.6 forty and will fit well in the 3-4 scheme. Uconn's in his top 4

http:// /Recruitment/James-Prather-20133/RecruitInterests

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/441779/highlights/59204375?autoplay=1

Who are other teams in top 4

 

[sportsart]

Who are other teams in top 4

24/7 has him having offers from UConn, Memphis, Navy, Richmond and Austin Peay.

Can't post a link because this site won't let me. dumb.

 

[noeynox]

24/7 has him having offers from UConn, Memphis, Navy, Richmond and Austin Peay.

Can't post a link because this site won't let me. dumb.

Rivals has him having offers from Memphis, Northern Illinois, Furman, and Richmond.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/connecticut...ther-144669;_ylt=AqG1v4s38FSiDYXXwvvqz7IIrpB4

 

[noeynox]

Plays some tight end, looks comfortable playing out of a two point stance for such a tall kid, and tackled decent in space for a big kid. For this late in the game looks like an intriguing kid.

 

[noeynox]

His HS has a bunch of prospects it

 

[Exit 4]

I wonder who made the offer, Diaco or Foley? Another tough call if DE/OLB or TE is his best fit. Seems like a difference maker in all three positions.

 

[Road Dog]

24/7 has him having offers from UConn, Memphis, Navy, Richmond and Austin Peay.

Can't post a link because this site won't let me. dumb.

That's not a list of impressive schools. We should easily be able to sign him unless he doesn't have the fortitude to play for a real team.

 

[huskymedic]

NeshaminySkins6:02pm via Facebook
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[huskymedic]

PaulCarrezola7:25pm via Twitter for Android
Vote for my brother @Louuchainzz to advance to the top ten candidates for Mr.PA Footballinstant.ly/s/rUQ4z/nav#p/…

NHRJimFuller10:20am via TweetDeck
#UConn commit among top 20 candidates in large school division for Mr. Pennsylvania Football Post original url/1c3tEdp

 

[Lewconn]

as an update, it looks like (ol) Lamont Bradford was chosen to play in this years Chesapeake Bowl on Friday....

 

[huskymedic]

2013 Inquirer All-Southeastern Pa. Team
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/rick-obrien/236906522.html

Luke Carrezola - first team offense @ TE

Another First Team honor - 2013 All-EasternPAFootball.com Big School Team (Class AAAA-Class AAA)
http://www.easternpafootball.com/ne...all-com-big-school-team-class-aaaa-class-aaa/

 

[formerlurker]

Medic. I'm not sure if you responded to an earlier question or not but is it confirmed that Luke is winning all of these honors after only having 4 catches?

 

[huskymedic]

Medic. I'm not sure if you responded to an earlier question or not but is it confirmed that Luke is winning all of these honors after only having 4 catches?

You're reading that same stuff I'm reading... Stronger stats on defensive side of the ball but the writers and coaches who vote on these awards must see something - all seems pretty consistent. Not sure the type of offense his HS team ran but the Jr. RB D'Andre Pollard seems to have been the focus (29oo+ yds rushing and 39 TDs this yr). They only threw for 860 yds for the season. Leading WR had 33 catches, next WR had 12, next dude had 6, then 4 for LC.

 

[huskyblooz]

Writers & coaches feel they must put this kid on the all-state team so they have to put him somewhere.
In CT, it happens all the time. They'll put some QB on as a punter or utility player.
last year in CT they had 4 QB's and only 4 OL!

 

[UConnDan97]

UConn just offered LB James Prather from Tennessee:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/connecticut/football/recruiting/player-James-Prather-144669

Looks like Diaco is being proactive in getting the linebacker situation set up (for the 3-4, presumably). Foley is in charge of recruiting him...well, because there's nobody left! Prather is holding offers from Navy, Northern Illinois, Memphis, and a couple of 1-AA's...

 

[sportsart]

You're reading that same stuff I'm reading... Stronger stats on defensive side of the ball but the writers and coaches who vote on these awards must see something - all seems pretty consistent. Not sure the type of offense his HS team ran but the Jr. RB D'Andre Pollard seems to have been the focus (29oo+ yds rushing and 39 TDs this yr). They only threw for 860 yds for the season. Leading WR had 33 catches, next WR had 12, next dude had 6, then 4 for LC.

Sometimes we forget that TE's are supposed to block. My guess is he was an amazing blocker, with a run first offense, and his ability to seal off the end was enough to get him the votes.