2016 Commit #11 - Mike Lonsdorf Somerville, NJ

[huskymedic]

Mike Lonsdorf ‏@MLonsdorf21
Thankful to say that I have committed to play football at the University of Connecticut #GoHuskies

desmondconner 11:27am via Twitter for iPhone
#UConnFootball lands 6-7, 270 pounds OL Mike Lonsdorf of Somerville, N.J.#Immaculata



Edit add: TOS reporting he had offers Army, New Hampshire, Fordham, Bucknell and a handful of Ivy League schools. Didn't see them on any of the sites but we all know how accurate they can be w/ tracking some offers if not P5.

 

[hardcorehusky]

His footwork reminds me of Mo Petrus' Canadian film highlights years ago. I like his drive to the whistle

 

[BNich]

Welcome Mike!! Nice big body for the OL

 

[UC1995]

Damn... go to see the Nutcracker with the family and come back and now have 12 recruits... can you imagine how big this kid is going to be in a few years!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Gotta like these kids with Ivy and Service Academy offers.

Gotta have grades, smarts and character. And if a player does not have 4/5* talent this is the type of clay you want so you can mold it.

 

[formerlurker]

Gotta like these kids with Ivy and Service Academy offers.

Gotta have grades, smarts and character. And if a player does not have 4/5* talent this is the type of clay you want so you can mold it.

 

[huskypantz]

Welcome to the family Mike!

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Mike!!!

 

[formerlurker]

Welcome to the UCONN Family, Mike!

We're going to need you to work on your size though.

 

[Jimdish255]

Mike's opponent's all seem to like rolling around on the ground and getting the back of their jersey dirty.

This is an important position for us to fill. OL usually need time but you never know when a guy might develop early. I like his chances.

 

[bmayuc]

I was thinking he reminded me of the kid from Waterford who was all-conference at G for us during the Edsall days. He is a superior drive blocker but footwork looks a bit tardy on passpro.

Glad to have him!

 

[JMick]

If this kid is actually 270, he is top to bottom thick and Balis will have a field day with him. If he's 270 now, his frame could support 315-320 and still be in great shape.

 

[LouAllen4prez]

I was thinking he reminded me of the kid from Waterford who was all-conference at G for us during the Edsall days. He is a superior drive blocker but footwork looks a bit tardy on passpro.

Glad to have him!

Zach Hurd

 

[Lewconn]

What impressed me is the fact that Lonsdorf is a Left Tackle, it always seemed easier to move a left one over to the right (if you have to) than the other way around… plus decent Left Tackles are hard to come by…

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome Dawg!

 

[CTGoonie]

According to his twitter Lonsdorf has informed UConn he is decommiting.

 

[FDNY99]

According to his twitter Lonsdorf has informed UConn he is decommiting.

I bet he lands at RU....

 

[FDNY99]

This was the official announcement he put on twitter:
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[Jimdish255]

Hope Mike reconsiders the opportunity but wish him well. Really liked the film.

 

[ktuck911]

I hope he reconsiders too, but being a NJ kid and having that opportunity to play in B1G might seal it for him... We did get Brouse, which, might be a consolation. That kid appears to have a nasty streak (according to his hudl film). Something we need on our OL...

 

[FDNY99]

The one we need to keep is Leone...LSU has been sniffing around on him....

 

[noeynox]

Yeah, this kid is gone. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Do they bring in another OL, OR transition Brouse to OL if they land Pulley.

 

[huskymedic]

Next...

NHRJimFuller 10:23am via TweetDeck
OL Lonsdorf decommits from #UConn
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2016/01/lonsdorf-decommits-from-uconn.html

 

[uconnphil2016]

If we end up with Izon Pulley, then I'm content regardless of where Mike Lonsdorf goes

 

[Jimdish255]

If we end up with Izon Pulley, then I'm content regardless of where Mike Lonsdorf goes

My number one concern for this team is OL and we were in a good spot prior to this news. I think the young man has great potential and hope there is someone else out there that can help us at the position. Balis can help but you can't magically transform every project into a player.