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Dynasty said:
Kameron Pickett. He would be a great addition.
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Agreed, he is one I'm hoping to add to the class for sure! I want to see some true (not projects although if the depth is good that's not bad either) OL and DL added too, we have to keep the depth growing!
 
ktuck911 said:
a willing blocker at WR? just what the doctor ordered for UCONN football.. Hope we're still in the market for one more outside WR for this recruiting class.. He would appear to be a good fit..
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I doubt we are still looking to bring in another WR unless they plan on moving somebody. We have 8 coming back next year (Lemelle, Thomas, Bradley, Lucas, Battle, Beals, Mayala, McLean) and two already committed (Skanes, Dixon). I can't imagine having more than 10 WR's on scholarship. Unless we move one of them to CB (which we are pretty set there too, 7 returners, plus 1 commit) or maybe McLean (only one who could switch) to TE. We need guys in the trenches right now.
 
How is everyone feeling about recruiting at this point? After initial disappointment followed by a string of 3 star pick ups, I'm curious as to whether or not people are nervous about the lack of recent commits
 
uconnphil2016 said:
How is everyone feeling about recruiting at this point? After initial disappointment followed by a string of 3 star pick ups, I'm curious as to whether or not people are nervous about the lack of recent commits
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Last time I checked its not even August yet and we have 25% of our class complete.....I'd say we're doing pretty well
 
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uconnphil2016 said:
How is everyone feeling about recruiting at this point? After initial disappointment followed by a string of 3 star pick ups, I'm curious as to whether or not people are nervous about the lack of recent commits
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Quaity over quantity friend. UConn's class will wind up being around 15 commitments so to be 1/3 of the way through that at this point with the types of players that we have is really pretty good. UConn also can have major success focusing on guys that have breakout senior years in HS and kind of fly under the radar because of that. I'd be willing to say theres 5 of those types of guys and another 3-5 "frames" that we take as athletes we try to essentially mold into football players (think guys like Zordon and the lax player from last class)
 
uconnphil2016 said:
I'm curious as to whether or not people are nervous about the lack of recent commits
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Nope - it's a process at this point for the program. More P5 roster spots need to be filled before the next round of commits occur. As options lessen, there will be more activity. It's all about pecking order in offer lists. Let the summer camp/visits play out.

It is what it is after the debacle of the past few years and conference realignment purgatory.
 
We will have to be the school that picks up a late of late bloomers - senior year surprises. That has always been the case and will continue to be the case. The more other schools fill out their slots early, the better it is for us to grab those late bloomers. If it wasn't for late blooming kids, the davids would never beat the goliaths.
 
huskymedic said:
Nope - it's a process at this point for the program. More P5 roster spots need to be filled before the next round of commits occur. As options lessen, there will be more activity. It's all about pecking order in offer lists. Let the summer camp/visits play out.

It is what it is after the debacle of the past few years and conference realignment purgatory.
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I totally agree and am more than content with the way recruiting had worked out so far. Just wanted to see where the rest of the husky community stood. For me, if we can find a way to get Jay Rose and a few solid OL/DL by the time it's all said and done, I'll be beyond happy
 
Yeah, I'm slightly nervous. If the program had the same recruiting energy as last year, we'd be pretty close to having the 14 slots filled as opposed to the 25% fulfillment rate.

Whether we're looking to fill 15 spots or 24 spots, 5 verbals at this point in the recruiting cycle is still a low number. At the end of June last year wasn't the number somewhere between 10-12?

I'm just really nervous that a lot of those we have contacted may be hoping for "better offers".

I'm quite sure the coaches by now have identified those that they consider quality prospects. I'm not too sure the coaches are waiting to see if anyone has a "break out" Fall season. Seems like its a risky bet.

I hoping I'm wrong, but it still won't stop me from being nervous and/or concerned.
 
tduconn said:
Yeah, I'm slightly nervous. If the program had the same recruiting energy as last year, we'd be pretty close to having the 14 slots filled as opposed to the 25% fulfillment rate.

Whether we're looking to fill 15 spots or 24 spots, 5 verbals at this point in the recruiting cycle is still a low number. At the end of June last year wasn't the number somewhere between 10-12?

I'm just really nervous that a lot of those we have contacted may be hoping for "better offers".

I'm quite sure the coaches by now have identified those that they consider quality prospects. I'm not too sure the coaches are waiting to see if anyone has a "break out" Fall season. Seems like its a risky bet.

I hoping I'm wrong, but it still won't stop me from being nervous and/or concerned.
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Not the same level of recruiting energy? That is a bad way to look at.

First off, 5 out of 15 would be 33% not 25%. Secondly, with a lower class number the staff can be more selective in who they want to get. Notice a difference between recruiting last year and this year at this time? At this time last year, the majority of commits were tall projectable players with potential without a lot of other FBS offers. This year, we're looking at a more proven bunch with "good" FBS offers.

It's your right to be concerned, but I'm not sure how you can be when you look at the players the staff is reeling in.
 
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I sure hope we can land a pair of O line recruits before the first game. I'd like to see 5 OL and a couple running backs when all said and done. It wouldn't take much in the away of attrition (academic, injury, etc) to make us ultra thin in both areas and obviously the O-line needs help to begin with.
 
2016 UConn Offer List (Initial chronology may be off a bit)
  1. Keith Coleman (OG) - Suffield Academy via Hartford Public High School, Hartford CT.
  2. Naseir Upshur (TE) - Imhotep Institute Charter School, Philadelphia PA
  3. Craig Watts (DB) - Gibbs High School, St Petersburg FL (Wisconsin Commit 6/20/15>Decommit 7/10/15))
  4. Aubrey White (APB/WR) - Wylie East High School, Wylie, Texas (Kansas De-Commit)
  5. Jasen (Jay) Rose (WR/TE/QB) - Southington High School, Southington CT
  6. Anthony Long (DT) - Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg PA
  7. Antonio Dupree (RB/MLB) - Gilman School, Baltimore MD
  8. Richard Merritt (OL) - Archbishop Carroll, Washington DC
  9. Kaezon Pugh (RB/LB) - Aliquippa Hugh School, Aliquippa PA
  10. Lucas Niang (OT/DT) - New Canaan High School, New Canaan CT
  11. Andre Mintze (DE/TE) Imhotep Institute Charter School, Philadelphia PA.
  12. Tymir Oliver (DE) - West Catholic High School, Philadelphia PA
  13. Eric Burrell (S/WR) - McDonough School, Owen Mills MD
  14. Gene Coleman II (WR/DB) - Bergen Catholic HS, Oradell NJ
  15. Ali'i Niumatalolo (LB) - Boardneck High School, Annapolis MD
  16. Nino Leone (OL/DL) - Pingree High School, South Hamilton, MA.
  17. Donald Stewart (WR) - Paramus Catholic, Paramus, NJ
  18. Jovani Haskins (QB/TE/DE) - Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield NJ
  19. Yeedee Thaenrat (RB/SS) - Father Judge High School, Philadelphia PA
  20. Johncarlo Valentin (G/DT) - Imhotep Institute Charter School, Philadelphia PA.
  21. Kameron Pickett (RB) - North Gwinnett High Varsity Football, Suwanee, GA
  22. Emmanuel Rugamba (WR/CB) - Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois
  23. Tyler Fleetwood (QB/WR) - Parkview High School, Lilburn GA
  24. CJ Riley (WR) - North Broward Prep School, Coconut Creek Florida
  25. Patrick Volcy (WR/FS) - Golden Gate High School, Naples, Florida
  26. Kolton Huber (WR/SS) - St. Peter's Prep, Jersey City, NJ
  27. Mike Lonsdorf (T) - Immaculata High School, Somerville, NJ
  28. Audie Omotosho (WR) - Plano East High School, Plano Texas
  29. Obi Eboh (CB) - Southlake Carroll High School, Southlake Texas
  30. Lukas Masterson (FS/SS) - Gulf Coast High School, Naples, Florida
  31. Kendric Pryor (WR) - Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Homewood Illinois
  32. Devin Singletary (RB) - American Heritage School, Delray Beach, Florida
  33. Steven Frank (QB) - Oswego High School, Oswego, Illinois
  34. Christian Brooks (DE) - Centreville High School, Clifton, VA.
  35. Tyler Watson (OT/DT) - Milton High School, Alpharetta, GA
  36. Kofi Boateng (WR) - Lamar High School, Arlington, Texas
  37. Levi Onwuzurike (DE) - Allen High School, Allen, Texas
  38. Anthony Pegues (RB/APB) - Centennial High School, Frisco, Texas
  39. Jordan Kitna (QB) - Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie, Texas
  40. Ryan Gilmartin (LB/FB) - Charlotte Christian School Matthews NC
  41. Khalil Moore (CB/WR) - Davidson Day High School, Davidson, NC
  42. Taylor Edwards TE/WR/ATH) - Alexis Dupont High School, Wilmington Delaware
  43. Donovan Williams (Ath/DT QB) - D.J. Hylton High School, Woodbridge VA (JMU Commit > UConn Commit 6/18/15)
  44. Keyion Dixon (CB/QB) - Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury CT (UConn Commit 6/19/15)
  45. Eddie Hahn (QB) - Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank NJ (UConn Commit 6/24/15)
  46. Quayvon Skanes (WR) - Phillips High School, Chicago, Illinois (UConn Commit 6/25/15)
  47. Tahj Herring (CB/WR) - Suffield Academy, Suffield CT (UConn Commit 6/27/15)
  48. Ben Hartwick (TE/DE) - Mahwah High School, Mahwah NJ (2015 UConn Commit>Greyshirt>?Monmouth Commit?)
  49. *Elisha Daniels (CB) - Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale Florida (Minnesota Commit when UConn offered)
  50. *ElijahDaniels (CB) - Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale Florida (Minnesota Commit when UConn offered)
  51. *Darian Bryant (OT) - Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia PA (Temple Commit when UConn offered)
  52. Miles Wolfork (WR/CB) - Largo High School, Upper Marlboro MD (VA Tech Commit 12/21/14)
  53. Scooter Harrington (TE) Greenwich High School, Greenwich CT (BC Commit 2/21/15)
  54. Terrell Hall (DE) - St. John's College High School, Washington DC. (tOSU Commit 3/2/150
  55. Landen Word (LB/FB/TE) - Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA. (UVA Commit 3/28/15)
  56. Liam Smith (OL/DL) - Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank NJ (Duke Commit 4/13/15)
  57. Abdul Adams (RB) - Woodrow Wilson High, Washington DC (Michigan State Commit 4/24/15)
  58. Robert Washington (RB) - South Lake Christian Academy, Charlotte NC (Syracuse Commit 4/25/15
  59. Kobay White (WR) - Bishop McDevitt High School Harrisburg PA (BC Commit 4/29/15)
  60. Jeffrey Pooler (DE/DT) - Chaminade Julienne, Dayton Ohio (Maryland Commit 5/16/15)
  61. Anthony Russo (QB) - Archbishop Wood Catholic High School, Warminster PA (Rutgers Commit 5/18/15)
  62. Justin Witt (OT) - Lincoln-Way West High School, New Lenox, Illinois (NCST Commit 5/18/15)
  63. Andrew Trainer (TE/DE) - St. Stephens & St. Agnes School, Alexandria VA (UVA Commit 5/22/15)
  64. Anthony Brown (DT QB) - St John Vianney High School, Holmdel NJ (BC Commit 5/22/15)
  65. Jesse Meyler (OT) - Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA (Northwester Commit 5/23/15)
  66. Mike Collins (QB) - New Canaan High School, New Canaan CT (UPenn Commit 5/29/15)
  67. Elias Reynolds (OLB/SS) - Brooklyn Poly Prep School, Brooklyn NY (Rutgers Commit 6/3/15)
  68. Ray Marten (TE/DE/FB - Brooklyn Poly Prep Country Day School - Brooklyn NY (BC Commit 6/5/15)
  69. Charles Baldwin (OL) - ASA College, Brooklyn NY (Windsor CT native) (Alabama Commit 6/5/15)
  70. Taysir Mack (WR) - Grand St Campus High School, Brooklyn NY (Rutgers Commit 6/5/15)
  71. Ahmed Bah (WR) - Grand Street Campus High School, Brooklyn NY (Rutgers Commit 6/5/15)
  72. Brandon Shuman (CB) - Guilliver Prep School, Miami, Florida (Purdue Commit 6/10/15)
  73. Drake Spears (SS/WR)- West Aurora High School in West Aurora Illinois (Illinois Commit 6/12/15)
  74. Houston Miller (DE/OLB) - Keller High School, Keller, Texas (Texas Tech Commit 6/13/15)
  75. Joshua Dryaden (DB) - Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Dallas Texas (Cal Commit 6/14/14)
  76. Kellen Diesch (OT) - Byron Nelson High School, Trophy Club, Texas (Arkansas Commit 6/14/15)
  77. Barrington Wade Jr (RB) - Niles North High School, Skokie, Illinois (Iowa Commit 6/15/15)
  78. Sean McKeon (TE/DE) - Shepard Hill Regional High School, Dudley MA. (Michigan Commit 6/15/15)
  79. Nolan DeFranco (DE) - West Orange High School, Winter Garden Florida (UNC Commit 6/16/15)
  80. Daquan Newkirk (DT) - The First Academy School, Orlando, Florida (Auburn Commit 6/18/15)
  81. Bricen Garner (S) - Central Catholic HS, Pittsburgh PA (Pitt Commit 6/18/15)
  82. Quayshon Alexander - (TE/DE) DePaul High School, Wayne, NJ (Nebraska Commit 6/19/15)
  83. Logan MacDonald (OT) - Ridge Community High School, Davenport, Florida (USF Commit 6/21/15)
  84. Koby Quansah (LB) - Kingswood Oxford School, West Hartford CT (Duke Commit 6/21/15)
  85. Allen Cater (DE/TE) - Mt Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, GA (Indiana Commit 6/21/15)
  86. Jamir Jones (OLB) - Aquinas Institute, Rochester NY (Notre Dame Commit 6/23/15)
  87. Adam Hensley (OLB) - Centerville High School, Centerville Ohio (WVA Commit 6/14/15)
  88. Elijah Johnson (OT) - DeMatha High School, Hyattsville MD (Rutgers Commit 6/25/15)
  89. Bryce Folsom (DE) - Chattahoochee High School, Alpharetta GA (NCST Commit 6/25/15)
  90. Jacob Morgenstern (Ath) - St Luke's School, New Canaan CT (Duke Commit 6/25/15)
  91. Alexander Gagnon (OLB/SS) - Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte, NC (Duke Commit 6/25/15)
  92. Zachary Kastenhuber (LB/FB) - Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford CT (Harvard Commit 6/26/15)
  93. Phil Campbell (S/RB) - South Brunswick High School, South Brunswick New Jersey (Rutgers Commit 6/26/15)
  94. Cary Angeline (TE) Downingtown East High School, Downingtown PA (USCw Commit 6/26/15)
  95. Brandon Simon (DE/OLB) - Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, NJ (Iowa Commit 6/26/15)
  96. Jake Hescock - (TE/DE) - Salisbury High School, Salisbury, CT (Wisconsin Commit 6/26/15)
  97. Ellison Jordan (DT/FB) - Gilman School, Baltimore MD (PSU Commit 6/26/15)
  98. Parnell Motley (WR/CB) - Woodson High School, Washington D.C. (Maryland Commit 6/27/15)
  99. KJ Gray (Ath) - Saint Peter's Prep, Jersey City NJ (BC Commit 6/28/15)
  100. Ben Kimpler (DE) - Libertyville High School, Libertyville, Illinois (Miami -Ohio Commit 6/28/15)
  101. Dan Archibong (TE/DE) - Springfield High School, Springfield PA (Temple Commit 6/30/15)
  102. Isaiah Wright (DB/WR) - Kingswood Oxford School, West Hartford CT (Rutgers commit 7/1/15)
  103. Grayson Stover (OT) - Hudson High School, Hudson Florida (UVA Commit 7/1/15)
  104. Jake Fuzak (DT) - Williamsville South High School, Williamsville NY (Buffalo Commit 7/4/15)
  105. Jack Wegher (Ath/RB) - IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida (Purdue Commit 7/09/15)
  106. Tyliek Raynor (RB) - Imhotep Institute Charter School, Philadelphia, PA (Arizona Commit 7/18/15)
 
UconnFamily said:


Wow! This kid is a problem at MLB. I'm a bit shocked at how little offers he has.
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he's visited NC State and Penn State already, and said he'd love to play in his home state although he hasn't received an offer from either school yet. Yes, he hasn't received the offers but the ACC and BIG schools have him on their radar.
 
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I am guessing his size could be the question mark for the ACC & B1G schools. Can't teach a motor like he has though so sign him up UConn. Kid is not afraid of contact that's for sure.
 
31GuardTrap said:
I am guessing his size could be the question mark for the ACC & B1G schools. Can't teach a motor like he has though so sign him up UConn. Kid is not afraid of contact that's for sure.
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I don't watch much tape, but I see an undersized guy who is very slippery and has that Luke Keuchly "heat-seeking missile" skill/style of play diagnosis. Obviously, this is a highlight reel, but majority of the time it seems his first move is the correct one; not fooled by much. If he is actually too small for MLB, slim him down and plug him in at Strong Safety.
 
Sprague03 said:
he's visited NC State and Penn State already, and said he'd love to play in his home state although he hasn't received an offer from either school yet. Yes, he hasn't received the offers but the ACC and BIG schools have him on their radar.
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He has a Wake Forest offer.
 
Gilmartin lists UConn and Army as standing out. Coincedentally enough, he visited both schools recently.

http://www.scout.com/college/hawaii/story/1566175-two-standing-out-for-gilmartin?s=342

Ryan Gilmartin, a 6-foot-1, 217-pound linebacker of Charlotte Christian School (NC) recently took visits to Army and UCONN and left very impressed by the two schools.


“Army was great," Gilmartin said. "I got a good feel for the campus and the (defensive coordinator) was able to show me around the place. I would say Army and UCONN are at the top probably. I could be a week away or four months it sort of just depends on what happens these next few days recruiting wise.”


Gilmartin’s other offers include Hawaii, Ohio, Toledo, Wake Forest, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Gardner-Webb, Holy Cross, Mercer and Youngstown State. He has also gained interest from Appalachian State, Ball State, Georgia Southern and North Carolina State.


Though Army and UCONN are standing out, he has held an offer from Hawaii since his sophomore season and has a good relationship with linebackers coach Kurt Gouveia that dates back to middle school.


“Pretty special,” Gilmartin said of his offer from Hawaii. “Coach Gouveia has known me for a while. He was my coach at FBU camp in 8th grade actually. One day after a practice my sophomore year he called my coach up and offered me.”


Two of his former teammates, linebacker Dalton Gouveia and defensive back Trey Linton, recently left for Hawaii as well.


“Staff is definitely moving in the right direction with the program,” Gilmartin added. “Two of my teammates just left for UH so they've both been trying to get me to go”


Gilmartin describes himself as a fast and physical linebacker with good play recognition and reaction. He is primarily being recruited at inside linebacker.
 
Dynasty said:
Gilmartin lists UConn and Army as standing out. Coincedentally enough, he visited both schools recently.

http://www.scout.com/college/hawaii/story/1566175-two-standing-out-for-gilmartin?s=342

Ryan Gilmartin, a 6-foot-1, 217-pound linebacker of Charlotte Christian School (NC) recently took visits to Army and UCONN and left very impressed by the two schools.

“Army was great," Gilmartin said. "I got a good feel for the campus and the (defensive coordinator) was able to show me around the place. I would say Army and UCONN are at the top probably. I could be a week away or four months it sort of just depends on what happens these next few days recruiting wise.”

Gilmartin’s other offers include Hawaii, Ohio, Toledo, Wake Forest, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Gardner-Webb, Holy Cross, Mercer and Youngstown State. He has also gained interest from Appalachian State, Ball State, Georgia Southern and North Carolina State.

Though Army and UCONN are standing out, he has held an offer from Hawaii since his sophomore season and has a good relationship with linebackers coach Kurt Gouveia that dates back to middle school.

“Pretty special,” Gilmartin said of his offer from Hawaii. “Coach Gouveia has known me for a while. He was my coach at FBU camp in 8th grade actually. One day after a practice my sophomore year he called my coach up and offered me.”

Two of his former teammates, linebacker Dalton Gouveia and defensive back Trey Linton, recently left for Hawaii as well.

“Staff is definitely moving in the right direction with the program,” Gilmartin added. “Two of my teammates just left for UH so they've both been trying to get me to go”

Gilmartin describes himself as a fast and physical linebacker with good play recognition and reaction. He is primarily being recruited at inside linebacker.
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From AK on TOS on RG's UConn visit:

>>It was stunning," he said on his overall impression of the visit, "I saw everything I wanted."<<

>>I got a chance to see the facilities and meet with Coach (Wayne) Lineburg, (Vincent) Brown, (Anthony) Poindexter and (Bob) Diaco…sat down with Diaco for about 40 minutes and discussed my future at the school and what to expect. Then we went to the film room and discussed their scheme for an hour or so. They told me they see me as a "Mike" or "Will" linebacker."<<

>>"I was thoroughly impressed. The campus is just the right size and the football facilities are second to none."<<

>>Another appeal at UConn was the background of the coaching staff, Gilmartin noted that, in addition to Diaco being a defensive-minded head coach, both Diaco and Brown played linebacker. He was very impressed by Coach Brown's NFL background as well, adding that "almost none" of the coaches at other schools have that level of experience.<<

>>After his visit, Gilmartin has UConn "At the very top (of his list) with a few others," though he wouldn't state who those others were. The trip to UConn will probably be his final visit for the summer, and he still has no timeline for when he will be making his decision.<<
 
If you were holding out hope that Lucas Niang would come here, this might want to give that up now:

From a TOS article

First impressions certainly count for Lucas Niang.

The athletic offensive tackle from New Canaan (Conn.) High School has Auburn among his top schools after visiting for the first time on Wednesday and Thursday.




Niang said Auburn and Boston College stand out.
"I didn't know a whole lot about the school ... but now that I've been here I really like the school and it's a lot higher up," Niang said.
In fact, Niang said Auburn was among two schools standing out to him right now.

"Definitely Auburn, Boston College," he said.

Niang, 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds, got a chance to tour Auburn's campus and facilities. Thursday morning, he worked under the tutelage of offensive line coach J.B. Grimes at a senior camp.

"He's definitely a good coach," Niang said. "At first, I didn't really know him. I didn't know what I was working with. But after today, I really learned a lot. He fixes all the little details and makes you a better athlete."

Niang plans to release an official top four or top five by the start of his senior season. He said Auburn has a good chance to be in that group.

Niang plans to return to Auburn this fall for a game. He plans to hold off on a decision until later in the process.

Next on Niang's schedule is trips to Miami, Oregon and TCU.

"I still have a lot more visits to do," he said.
 
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Dynasty said:
Though Army and UCONN are standing out, he has held an offer from Hawaii since his sophomore season and has a good relationship with linebackers coach Kurt Gouveia that dates back to middle school.
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huskymedic said:
>>Another appeal at UConn was the background of the coaching staff, Gilmartin noted that, in addition to Diaco being a defensive-minded head coach, both Diaco and Brown played linebacker. He was very impressed by Coach Brown's NFL background as well, adding that "almost none" of the coaches at other schools have that level of experience.<<
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Gouveia started for the Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI as well as the Chargers team that got smoked by the 49ers. I guess he qualified his statement with an "almost none." Regardless, I hope he picks UConn. There are a lot of really good 6'-1" linebackers and he may very well be 6'-3" by the time he sees the game field.
 
There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY that Niang's HS coach Lou Marinelli will let him even consider UCONN. BC is there because of his best buddy Pasqualoni's boy and a former CT HS Head Coaching peer of his..Steve Addazio. I've said it here before...Marinelli went from kissing Diaco's feet to losing his number the day he was hired at UCONN. The day UCONN sings a New Canaan to a LOI is the day Lou Marinelli isn't HC there anymore!!!

Dynasty said:
If you were holding out hope that Lucas Niang would come here, this might want to give that up now:

From a TOS article

First impressions certainly count for Lucas Niang.

The athletic offensive tackle from New Canaan (Conn.) High School has Auburn among his top schools after visiting for the first time on Wednesday and Thursday.




Niang said Auburn and Boston College stand out.
"I didn't know a whole lot about the school ... but now that I've been here I really like the school and it's a lot higher up," Niang said.
In fact, Niang said Auburn was among two schools standing out to him right now.

"Definitely Auburn, Boston College," he said.

Niang, 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds, got a chance to tour Auburn's campus and facilities. Thursday morning, he worked under the tutelage of offensive line coach J.B. Grimes at a senior camp.

"He's definitely a good coach," Niang said. "At first, I didn't really know him. I didn't know what I was working with. But after today, I really learned a lot. He fixes all the little details and makes you a better athlete."

Niang plans to release an official top four or top five by the start of his senior season. He said Auburn has a good chance to be in that group.

Niang plans to return to Auburn this fall for a game. He plans to hold off on a decision until later in the process.

Next on Niang's schedule is trips to Miami, Oregon and TCU.

"I still have a lot more visits to do," he said.
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FDNY99 said:
There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY that Niang's HS coach Lou Marinelli will let him even consider UCONN. BC is there because of his best buddy Pasqualoni's boy and a former CT HS Head Coaching peer of his..Steve Addazio. I've said it here before...Marinelli went from kissing Diaco's feet to losing his number the day he was hired at UCONN. The day UCONN sings a New Canaan to a LOI is the day Lou Marinelli isn't HC there anymore!!!
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You're probably right, FDNY. Or, maybe, we'll start winning and NC kids will start making their own decisions about which school is best for them.
 
FDNY99 said:
There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY that Niang's HS coach Lou Marinelli will let him even consider UCONN. BC is there because of his best buddy Pasqualoni's boy and a former CT HS Head Coaching peer of his..Steve Addazio. I've said it here before...Marinelli went from kissing Diaco's feet to losing his number the day he was hired at UCONN. The day UCONN sings a New Canaan to a LOI is the day Lou Marinelli isn't HC there anymore!!!
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I'm afraid to "like" this post, so I'll just write that I agree with you.
 
We sorely need to establish an identity whether it's on the offensive or defensive side of the ball to lure kids to the program. I've seen Cincy's program flourish in the almost 8 years since i transferred down here, and it's been thru numerous coaches. However, they have established themselves as a wide open offensive program that throws the ball early, often and downfield. Recognizing that they are not going to get many 5 or 4 star guys, they still go after them by recruiting them and build relationships with them, and it has paid dividends. Kiel the qb transferred in for this reason, and this week they got two former 4 star wr's out of lsu and va. It's a secondary market, but it seems to be a differentiating factor at the g5 level. If you're going to break thru, you have to get some studs. Hopefully, Bob D has a creative mind in pursuit of talent. Recruiting is a marathons and not a sprint.
 
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