2015 Commit #4 - Philippe Okounam

[huskymedic]

desmondconner7:49pm via Twitter for iPhone
#UConnFootball gets commitment No.4 for 2015 - Phil Okounam, a 6-5, 260 pound defensive end at St.Paul (N.H.) High

via Quebec Canada

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2560970/philippe-okounam

 

[huskymedic]

CoachDCorleyJr8:02pm via Twitter for iPhone
#Mush!The party don't stop! @UConnFootballjust added another '15 Dawg to the family tonight!S/O to Canada! Congratulations young man!#UCONN

 

[BNich]

CoachDCorleyJr8:02pm via Twitter for iPhone
#Mush!The party don't stop! @UConnFootballjust added another '15 Dawg to the family tonight!S/O to Canada! Congratulations young man!#UCONN

Just saw his tweet which clued me in. The staff is on a roll right now. Let's keep it going!!

Uconn has had success with the Canada boys. Have one coming in this coming season as well. Two in two years. Good stuff. Looks like a big kid that can move pretty well.

 

[Dooley]

Once again, RIDICULOUS size. 6'5". There is a very clear message being sent here by the coaching staff: let's get good athletes with big frames that we can fill out with S&C program and facilities. I LOVE IT. As with Murphy, it looks like Okounam has quite a motor and good closing speed. Already has good size as a speed rusher so it's scary to think how good he can become under our S&C and coaching staff. Welcome Philippe!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Prototypical 3-4 size coming out of high school.

Let's see what Balis can do with him.

 

[coachcap]

I'm getting VERY excited about this class, & it's only just starting to come together.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Prototypical 3-4 size coming out of high school.

Let's see what Balis can do with him.

If you ever make another reference to prototypical size I will deliver you some sweet chin music.

 

[ASweet3781]

UConn football twitter account just tweeted out the hunt for # 5 is on the way . I like how they are embracing fan engagement. Big change from the previous regimes .

 

[UconnFamily]

desmondconner7:49pm via Twitter for iPhone
#UConnFootball gets commitment No.4 for 2015 - Phil Okounam, a 6-5, 260 pound defensive end at St.Paul (N.H.) High

via Quebec Canada

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2560970/philippe-okounam

6'5 260lbs and he runs a 4.6 forty according to the highlight tape... that's fast for a big guy!

 

[Adios]

UConn football twitter account just tweeted out the hunt for # 5 is on the way . I like how they are embracing fan engagement. Big change from the previous regimes .

Plus, they finally "created" (stole) some "traditions" from their fanbase that should help market the program. About freaking time.

 

[huskymedic]

JohnFSilver8:34pm via Twitter Web Client
UConn's last 2 New Hampshire recruits, Kendall Reyes and Ryan Griffin are in the NFL

 

[huskypantz]

Wow, can't leave this board for more than a few hours before a new commit pops up. And this is before summer camp begins. Welcome aboard Philippe!

 

[noeynox]

Welcome aboard Philippe. Hoping you make it three for three for the NH, to UConn, to the NFL pipeline.

 

[Dynasty]

Not done yet...

John Silver ‏@JohnFSilver 2h
4 commits this week, possibly a 5th in the next couple of days. UConn isn't pressuring recruits and having them commit under duress...

 

[BlueDogs]

Another BIG kid. Got to like it.

 

[junglehusky]

Looking forward to commentators trying to pronounce "Dalbe-Viau Aigles D'Or"...

 

[uconNYC]

UConn football twitter account just tweeted out the hunt for # 5 is on the way . I like how they are embracing fan engagement. Big change from the previous regimes .

Hope that's not a recruiting violation. I guess as long as the kids name is not mentioned its ok.

 

[coachcap]

Another B1G kid. Got to like it.

FIXED IT FOR MOJO PURPOSES-

 

[Palatine]

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2560970/highlights/91702381

 

[FAIRTIDES]

JohnFSilver8:34pm via Twitter Web Client
UConn's last 2 New Hampshire recruits, Kendall Reyes and Ryan Griffin are in the NFL

Really moving up in the Prep School world, as well. St. Paul is or, at least used to be, considered Number-1 of the so-called "Tier-1" Prep Schools. Things may have changed, but only the Exeters, Andover and Exeter, were in the same class. The good players typically end up at one of the Ivies.

 

[huskymedic]

@desmondconner: Just spoke with new #UConnFootball commit @PhilippeOkou52 Phillippe Okounam, a French Canadian, born in Russia, playing his football in N.H.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Philippe!!!

 

[BNich]

Love the versatility of the big man. Big bodied kid already and he can move quite well. Very good looking athlete.

 

[uconnfan68]

Love the versatility of the big man. Big bodied kid already and he can move quite well. Very good looking athlete.

And smart too... was considering Yale and Dartmouth.

 

[BNich]

And smart too... was considering Yale and Dartmouth.

Seems a common theme among the current commits. I believe Davis is a very bright student as well, good trait in a QB.