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Oxford Bob said:
They won't use a scholarship on a long snapper, most likely a preferred walk-on spot.
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or a K, we have 2. Not sure we can afford a P scholly either, not with a class this small.

In time, I hope HCBD is able to "smooth" out the recruiting classes over time, as we should be seeing ~22/year, and this is the 2d small class in the last 3 years.
 
gioff23 said:
or a K, we have 2. Not sure we can afford a P scholly either, not with a class this small.

In time, I hope HCBD is able to "smooth" out the recruiting classes over time, as we should be seeing ~22/year, and this is the 2d small class in the last 3 years.
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My bad.. just realized Puyol is a RS JR... makes sense about getting a walk-on P and LS...with a small recruiting class..
 
gioff23 said:
or a K, we have 2. Not sure we can afford a P scholly either, not with a class this small.

In time, I hope HCBD is able to "smooth" out the recruiting classes over time, as we should be seeing ~22/year, and this is the 2d small class in the last 3 years.
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Diaco had a lot of holes to fill when his scholly roster was at 61 at the end of last season. He added with a class last year, plus awarding some walk ons. He and the recruiting side will be fine. Don't forget just how young the roster is as well. There are only 12 seniors.
 
Oxford Bob said:
They won't use a scholarship on a long snapper, most likely a preferred walk-on spot.
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I am not sure how Diaco will approach the recruitment of long snappers ... but ever since the long snapping struggles of 10 years ago the long snappers have received scholarships.
 
Kgun7 said:
I am not sure how Diaco will approach the recruitment of long snappers ... but ever since the long snapping struggles of 10 years ago the long snappers have received scholarships.
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we have a freshman long snapper right now who (I think) is on scholly
 
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Kgun7 said:
I am not sure how Diaco will approach the recruitment of long snappers ... but ever since the long snapping struggles of 10 years ago the long snappers have received scholarships.
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I'm pretty sure none of them got scholarships out of HS, most walked on, then earned them.
 
The way long snappers are protected (must be uncovered at start of play), just about anyone who can toss the ball 14 yards between his legs can do it.
 
I like to see UConn get depth at linebacker and defensive backs as they work on special teams a lot which is always a need.

I would like to see a linebacker, safety, corner and a wide receiver and if any room another lineman.
 
uconnbill said:
I like to see UConn get depth at linebacker and defensive backs as they work on special teams a lot which is always a need.

I would like to see a linebacker, safety, corner and a wide receiver and if any room another lineman.
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We have quite a few LBs now.. but one more can't hurt.. Definitely in need of DB help... honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there's some sort of additional attrition there.. and WR and OL... year 3 with kids that were here 1 or 2 years before Diaco... those that don't climb the depth chart tend to jump ship, look for greener pastures elsewhere. not many but some. can't blame them, because they want to see the field somewhere.
 
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247sports also reporting WR Elliott (or Elliot) with a UCONN offer as well. Would be a nice midyear pick up IMO. A more mature WR to push the younger ones that we currently have a plethora of.
 
Out of high school he was a 3-Star recruit with a 4.7 40 Dash. His current HUDL page lists him at a 4.45 40. Hopefully he could provide a good spark into the team if he does choose to commit to us.
 
ktuck911 said:
We have quite a few LBs now.. but one more can't hurt.. Definitely in need of DB help... honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there's some sort of additional attrition there.. and WR and OL... year 3 with kids that were here 1 or 2 years before Diaco... those that don't climb the depth chart tend to jump ship, look for greener pastures elsewhere. not many but some. can't blame them, because they want to see the field somewhere.
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I think we get a transfer for the DB help...from an SEC school
 
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http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/140305/tre-bell

Might not help much, but he did hold an offer from UConn when he was a HS-SR. At least there is some connection between him and UConn. Also, Tre' has recently been following some of the players and basketball teams from what I've seen (Noel Thomas to name one). And I wouldn't mind if he had to sit out a year. a Former 4* recruit is great, just like when EJ Levenberry transferred here and will be on the 2-deep for us in 2016.
 
What's with the secrecy of withholding the kid's name? Just wondering.. it started out with 'clues' like 'from Vanderbilt'??? what was that all about? Are we not allowed to discuss a potential kid like Tre' Bell transferring here?

Regardless, it's music to my ears that a SEC level kid would come here and would help solidify our team.
 
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BleedBlue97 said:
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/140305/tre-bell

Might not help much, but he did hold an offer from UConn when he was a HS-SR. At least there is some connection between him and UConn. Also, Tre' has recently been following some of the players and basketball teams from what I've seen (Noel Thomas to name one). And I wouldn't mind if he had to sit out a year. a Former 4* recruit is great, just like when EJ Levenberry transferred here and will be on the 2-deep for us in 2016.
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Dwayne Difton was a 4* as well. Rarely do I post in the negative, but lets not forget!
 
businesslawyer said:
I can't imagine anything we need less than a grad student corner coming in. Just sayin.
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He graduated high school in 2013, so he has two years at least (assuming no redshirt year). For what its worth, he originally committed to Florida before switching to Vandy when Franklin was still there. Had other offers from MD, Mich, Nebraska, ND, Ole Miss, USCe, WVU, Wisc, amongst others.
 
Do we know if he had experience as a return guy also? Because I can't think of position where we need more help.
 
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