2016 Recruiting Thread

[huskymedic]

I've seen nothing else "official" about Giaconia but TOS is reporting he is on board and tends to make sense after the confirmation he took a visit this weekend and two CT paws tweets. I'm adding to him to list for now.

 

[ktuck911]

Does this mean the staff could be expecting to lose some other current commits?

Or current players????

 

[ktuck911]

Does this mean that Allmendinger is no longer a PWO commit and now a full scholly commit?

 

[ktuck911]

Something's going down. Typically PWO commits don't commit to the program in this manner, but if thats the new trend I like it. Gives those kids the same feeling of being a part of the program they pledge to.

 

[huskymedic]

Does this mean that Allmendinger is no longer a PWO commit and now a full scholly commit?

Something's going down. Typically PWO commits don't commit to the program in this manner, but if thats the new trend I like it. Gives those kids the same feeling of being a part of the program they pledge to.

A number of last year's class PWO announced they were "committed to UConn prior to signing day (Sowa, Highsmith, etc...) but we also didn't have "UConn Football Paws" tweets last year...

This staff has walked the walked and been upfront with PWO: This is from a Fuller article on Allmendinger a few weeks ago:

>>"They say that being a preferred walk-on is the same thing as being on scholarship, you just pay for first year because they are bringing you in to earn a scholarship. Of course I wanted to validate that so I asked a player who actually was a preferred walk-on who earned a scholarship and he validated all of that so that was a relief knowing that was truthful. That kind of got my excitement level much higher knowing that my dream of playing high-level Division I football is finally coming true and I am going to make the most of it."<<

They are managing the roster much different than previous regimes.

 

[huskymedic]

Back in the pool... Holds UConn offer but Temple/Pitt/BC seem to be other options.

TodderickHunt6:00pm via Twitter Web Client
3-star offensive lineman Elijah Johnson decommits from #Rutgers after official visit #RFootball #B1G

 

[Drew]

lol so the kid committed to Rutgers and then OV'd and saw what he was getting into and de-committed? That's hilarious

 

[huskymedic]

lol so the kid committed to Rutgers and then OV'd and saw what he was getting into and de-committed? That's hilarious

Fallout from coaching change...

 

[Drew]

Fallout from coaching change...

I prefer my version better

 

[ktuck911]

Now thst kid idwould love fornus to jump in on him

 

[uconnflyer88]

lol so the kid committed to Rutgers and then OV'd and saw what he was getting into and de-committed? That's hilarious

T-minus 2 hours until a Rutgers troll gets on here to lecture us about how they didn't really want him anyways

 

[uconnflyer88]

 

[ktuck911]

Still hoping we have one last scholly open for Mr. Izon Pulley coming NLOI day on Wednesday...

 

[uconnphil2016]

Still hoping we have one last scholly open for Mr. Izon Pulley coming NLOI day on Wednesday...

Everythings been quiet on that front...a little too quiet for my liking, but I'm really hoping we land him.

 

[Exit 4]

Everythings been quiet on that front...a little too quiet for my liking, but I'm really hoping we land him.

Seems like a strange situation. Miami commit/decommit, twitter pic of uconn in house visit, then rumored to be taking an official to illinois and bc.

 

[HobokenHusky]

He had/has a UConn offer and it was reported that he took an official visit to Temple after being committed to Rutgers, so I guess ya never know...

Reportedly flipped from Rutgers and committed to Temple over the weekend. Temple killing it in recruiting this year, flipped two of the best players from Rutgers class (Temple hired their recruiting coordinator after he was let go by RU).

Kyle Gauss‏@kylegauss
3-star WR Isaiah Wright has flipped from Rutgers to Temple, http://OwlScoop.com has learned. https://temple.n.rivals.com/news/wright-flips-from-rutgers-to-temple…

 

[uconnphil2016]

Seems like a strange situation. Miami commit/decommit, twitter pic of uconn in house visit, then rumored to be taking an official to illinois and bc.

Yeah, who knows. Either way, we managed to retain all but one of our recruits and add a couple more along the way...a pretty good class overall. Would like one more OL, but such is life.

 

[tduconn]

Could use an explanation of terminology and effect on recruit classes.

For example, say we have "x" scholarships available. We sign 3 PWO's. Does that me we still have "x" scholarships available, or "x-3"?

If a PWO is offered a scholarship next year or whenever, does his "eligibility to play" begin that year.......could he be redshirted the first year he receives a scholarship, and still have 4 years after that to play after the RS?

Finally, if a PWO is offered a scholarship one year after being a PWO, to what year does his scholarship count regarding "spaces available in the class" .....the year he becomes a PWO, or the year he gets his scholarship

 

[tduconn]

Do any of the PWO's have other offers and from where?

 

[Sprague03]

Could use an explanation of terminology and effect on recruit classes.

For example, say we have "x" scholarships available. We sign 3 PWO's. Does that me we still have "x" scholarships available, or "x-3"?

If a PWO is offered a scholarship next year or whenever, does his "eligibility to play" begin that year..could he be redshirted the first year he receives a scholarship, and still have 4 years after that to play after the RS?

Finally, if a PWO is offered a scholarship one year after being a PWO, to what year does his scholarship count regarding "spaces available in the class" .....the year he becomes a PWO, or the year he gets his scholarship

FOund this

"Preferred walk-ons are in a better place to earn a scholarship but in football it normally does not happen until a player’s junior year. That’s because giving a walk-on a scholarship after his freshman year still uses one of the 25 initial scholarships for that year. A player has to be on the team for two full years before they can get a scholarship and not have it count like an incoming student."

http://www.athleticscholarships.net/2014/02/05/the-meaning-of-a-preferred-walk-on.htm

 

[kris1]

I'm intrigued by the Mason Donaldson kid. Not to mention he has KO leg not seen too often in HS. Looks like one of those really well rounded athletic types.

Me too. Looks like a very good athlete, but intrigued with him as a kickoff specialist. He clearly has a big leg and we struggled kicking the ball out of the end zone. He could be a real weapon.

 

[Husky25]

I don't believe eligibility is determined by scholarship status. Each player has 5 years to play 4 seasons. PWOs basically have the same rights and responsibilities as a scholarship player. They get the tutors, they have to maintain a certain GPA, and they have to perform to a certain level on the practice field. PWO theoretically have a better shot at seeing the game field than regular walk-ons because they were specifically targeted and didn't just show up at an open tryout. Earning a scholarship only means that the school picks up the tab and it maybe gives the player an initial benefit of the doubt (I.e. puts you toward the top of the depth chart on day 1), but I believe most coaches throw scholarship status out the window if a PWO or WO helps win games.

Why would an athlete choose a PWO at one school vs. a scholarship at another? Depends on the person. Location? Playing time? Exposure? Major field of study? Prestige? Legacy? Also, just because a PWO doesn't get a scholarship doesn't mean they don't get some sort of financial assistance.

 

[Farrell]

Do any of the PWO's have other offers and from where?

Most of the "scholarship" players don't have legitimate offers elsewhere, the PWOs def don't

 

[uconnell]

Most of the "scholarship" players don't have legitimate offers elsewhere, the PWOs def don't

You know this how?

 

[huskymedic]

You know this how?

Psst...