2016 Recruiting Thread

[Duncan Idaho]

I think P tried to get OL help. Last year's center was from PSU. Whitmer's buddy from JUCO was suppose to be a blocking TE but he didn't last long here. Came close to getting that 5th year from Maryland that went to Rutgers( or visa versa ) . He tried getting a JUCO OL from CA?

 

[Stainmaster]

Anyone know if there were recruits at the b-ball game today? Watching UConn thrash OSU in any sport should be a huge momentum boost.

 

[noeynox]

Anyone know if there were recruits at the b-ball game today? Watching UConn thrash OSU in any sport should be a huge momentum boost.

That is usually part of the official visit no? There are a couple of guys on officials this weekend. Commits are expected.

 

[Pudge]

Frankly, Diaco has done a masterful job at keeping all elements of recruiting under wraps. I think anyone reading this wants more info; but, we have little clue what's happening.

 

[sub legacy]

Frankly, Diaco has done a masterful job at keeping all elements of recruiting under wraps. I think anyone reading this wants more info; but, we have little clue what's happening.

I prefer it that way. Don't need Harbaugh poaching more kids.

 

[ktuck911]

Poaching is gonna happen. Nothing we can do about it, but poach ourselves while we potentially grt poached. With less than 2 months before signing day i expect our staff to get the kids we need to help us now and in the future. There some spots on the field thst we are clearly ata disadvantage. We got guys that can recruit and get kids to realize that they can potentially come in and make an impact on special teams or that they can come in provide immediate blocking help. I think it's gonna happen and help us take that next step with our program.

 

[Sprague03]

@UConnFootball: #UconnFootball is adding more Huskies to the pack this morning!



@UConnFootball: More Huskies!

 

[BNich]

@UConnFootball: #UconnFootball is adding more Huskies to the pack this morning!



@UConnFootball: More Huskies!

Sweet!!!

8 current commits and the tweet has 10 sets of paws. Looks like we could see two commits this morning!

 

[Husky25]

Please be O-linemen,Please be O-linemen, Please be O-linemen. Please, please, pretty please...

 

[PAGS]

Just saw a Twitter recruiting update. Nate Hopkins out of Flower Mound, TX.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1956635/nate-hopkins

 

[BNich]

Just saw a Twitter recruiting update. Nate Hopkins out of Flower Mound, TX.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1956635/nate-hopkins

Suppose to be in on an official visit this weekend. Tall lean frame for a tail back. Balis could turn this kid into a monster.

 

[BNich]

Nate Hopkins it is. Running Back from Flower Mound, Texas. 6'1" 215 lbs 3 star.

 

[kjk9183]

 

[PAGS]

One more mystery commit out there...who's it gonna be!?

^And there it is....

 

[BNich]

Two RB's in one day. Jakevious Vickers RB from Belle Glade , FL. 5'11 195 lbs fast (4.43 40 time on his hudl). He appears willing to lower his shoulder and deliver a punishing blow at the end of the run as well.

 

[gioff23]

Add #20 (Lonsdorf) to commits. Sounds like it was a good weekend with 3 so far

 

[PAGS]

Add 2 more to the list...Mike Lonsdorf a 6'7" 274lb DT outa Summerville NJ. And another mystery commit...

 

[PAGS]

#4 for today

AJ Garson 6'6" 232 pound TE

West Palm Beach FL

 

[huskymedic]

UConn Football Boosts 2016 Class With Four Recruits
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...-class-with-four-recruits-20151213-story.html

 

[noeynox]

Like @whaler11 says, Offers matter. Stars don't but offers do. This is the 1st staff that is winning these types of kids over in substantial numbers. Kudos to them.

 

[coachcap]

So, with an influx of rbs, any speculation if any incumbents with eligibility left transfer out for playing time? It's happened to UCONN in the past.

 

[noeynox]

So, with an influx of rbs, any speculation if any incumbents with eligibility left transfer out for playing time? It's happened to UCONN in the past.

I thought we needed two at minimum. Nxt year we have Arkeel, RonJon, and Mariner on scholarship. Any I'm missing? The is incredibly thin at RB for an FBS school. I would think you need 5 minimum.

 

[huskymedic]

So, with an influx of rbs, any speculation if any incumbents with eligibility left transfer out for playing time? It's happened to UCONN in the past.

Newsome gonna be a Junior
Johnson gonna be a Junior
Marriner gonna be a RS Junior

Never know but after that we have the kid Thompson from Shelton (RS So) and Taj Anthony Wilson (who'll be a Soph). Thinking this is building future depth.

 

[History Geek]

UConn Football Boosts 2016 Class With Four Recruits
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...-class-with-four-recruits-20151213-story.html

I found this quote at the end of Des's article interesting...

" UConn had nine recruits visit over the weekend, and, who were in attendance at the Awards Show Friday night on campus.
Four were committed somewhere else, three were Power 5 conference commits."

 

[Stainmaster]

I found this quote at the end of Des's article interesting...

" UConn had nine recruits visit over the weekend, and, who were in attendance at the Awards Show Friday night on campus.
Four were committed somewhere else, three were Power 5 conference commits."

Huh. I thought it was typical Des baloney confusing offers for commits...we shall see how this shakes out.