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2017 Commit #1 - Jordan McAfee (Everett MA)

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whaler11 said:
@JMick said above there is a definite trend in the type of QB Diaco is going after.
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Somedays it feels like Diaco is running a fantasy football team in a league where you start four quarterbacks.[/QUOTE]

The one thing throughout the Edsall and Coach P years we lacked was depth at QB. We could never red shirt because we always needed them. Now we have the chance to see these kids develop over time. He has the raw tools to play QB or move to another position. Two years of growth (1 HS and 1 RS) will give this kids a chance to shine.
 
Dual threat QBs are absolutely the way to go for college programs like UCONN imho. Dan Os come along very infrequently, much less frequently than kids that are good athletes and can provide a valuable dynamic to the offense.
 
UCFBfan said:
Thanks I am now enlightened :D
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From the recruiting forum....it didn't take long. :rolleyes:

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For what it's worth he couldn't have committed to BC but I don't think that's really much to do with his talent as it is the coaching changes on offense. Loeffler has different guys he wants versus what Fitch had. I know he had some struggles last season but I believe he had mono so that would explain a lot of them. He's pretty raw but there's a really high upside to this kid. Nice pickup.

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whaler11 said:
@JMick said above there is a definite trend in the type of QB Diaco is going after.
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Somedays it feels like Diaco is running a fantasy football team in a league where you start four quarterbacks.[/QUOTE]

They may be needed if he is going to run these guys.
 
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whaler11 said:
Somedays it feels like Diaco is running a fantasy football team in a league where you start four quarterbacks.
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You need a good one and in our end of the recruiting pool every recruit is like the proverbial box of chocolates. No problem grabbing at least one every class until we find a 3/4 year starter.

Also, with our QB bar so low you'd think a good one would clearly separate themselves in practice. If no one is challenging Sherriffs, then that is not a good sign. BS, has a ton of good qualities, but he doesn't throw the ball as well as we might like. Maybe that's on the line, but our offense was horrible again last season if only less horrible than in the recent past.

I swear the next UConn QB who puts up 25 TD with under 8 INT, is going to get a statue outside PAWS-ARF.
 
SubbaBub said:
You need a good one and in our end of the recruiting pool every recruit is like the proverbial box of chocolates. No problem grabbing at least one every class until we find a 3/4 year starter.

Also, with our QB bar so low you'd think a good one would clearly separate themselves in practice. If no one is challenging Sherriffs, then that is not a good sign. BS, has a ton of good qualities, but he doesn't throw the ball as well as we might like. Maybe that's on the line, but our offense was horrible again last season if only less horrible than in the recent past.

I swear the next UConn QB who puts up 25 TD with under 8 INT, is going to get a statue outside PAWS-ARF.
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I should have added a :). I was just joking. Everyone can stop replying now...
 
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sportsart said:
From the recruiting forum....it didn't take long. :rolleyes:

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For what it's worth he couldn't have committed to BC but I don't think that's really much to do with his talent as it is the coaching changes on offense. Loeffler has different guys he wants versus what Fitch had. I know he had some struggles last season but I believe he had mono so that would explain a lot of them. He's pretty raw but there's a really high upside to this kid. Nice pickup.

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The only thing missing is Farrel offering free subscriptions if McAfee throw for 2000 yards by his senior season ....
 
Welcome to Husky Nation!

Love the arm and in the videos squeezes the ball in tight spaces.
 
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By no means an expert here. 90% of what I see I really like. Maybe a football expert can explain, but is it me or does he short arm the ball? Again, I have no clue when it comes to QB mechanics but just something that kept coming to mind as I watched.

Also, I understand these are standard recruiting videos, but the other thing that stood out is his size. By the 4th highlight I was like, "OK, we don't need the freeze frame with the arrow, we know who he is."
 
Whale22 said:
By no means an expert here. 90% of what I see I really like. Maybe a football expert can explain, but is it me or does he short arm the ball? Again, I have no clue when it comes to QB mechanics but just something that kept coming to mind as I watched.

Also, I understand these are standard recruiting videos, but the other thing that stood out is his size. By the 4th highlight I was like, "OK, we don't need the freeze frame with the arrow, we know who he is."
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No! That is a strong arm
 
strong arming the deep outs and showing some touch on the fades... I like that spread offense :)
 
Whale22 said:
By no means an expert here. 90% of what I see I really like. Maybe a football expert can explain, but is it me or does he short arm the ball? Again, I have no clue when it comes to QB mechanics but just something that kept coming to mind as I watched.

Also, I understand these are standard recruiting videos, but the other thing that stood out is his size. By the 4th highlight I was like, "OK, we don't need the freeze frame with the arrow, we know who he is."
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I completely agree here and in no way shape or form can I in any way comment appropriately nor do I have any clue if what I think I see is incorrect, but to me it looks like his mechanics are clunky/short. I also would think that 80% of high school QBs don't have good mechanics and that's probably the first thing that's worked on. With that being said, my understanding is that's something that can be taught regardless of your talent level, so the intangible of size, strength etc. along with his ability to read a D (any time the D went into zone, it seemed like he hit exactly where he should go for the soft spot) which looked great albeit a highlight video, I would think there's only upside if fixing mechanics is indeed needed.

Welcome aboard Jordan!
 
Whale22 said:
By no means an expert here. 90% of what I see I really like. Maybe a football expert can explain, but is it me or does he short arm the ball? Again, I have no clue when it comes to QB mechanics but just something that kept coming to mind as I watched.

Also, I understand these are standard recruiting videos, but the other thing that stood out is his size. By the 4th highlight I was like, "OK, we don't need the freeze frame with the arrow, we know who he is."
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You don't want QBs to "long-arm". It increases their release time.

He does look like he's guiding the ball a bit on the shorter throws.
 
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Good read...

BHallESPN 2:09pm via Twitter Web Client
In our latest "X's and O's", @docsportstalk looks at how Everett QB @jordan_mcafee will fit into @UConnFootball
X's and O's: Everett QB Jordan McAfee could be something special for UConn

>>...Landing McAfee is a coup for Huskies coach Bob Diaco and his staff. The former Notre Dame defensive coordinator wanted an athletic, dual-threat quarterback to run his offense, and that’s exactly what he’s getting here.

Everett coach John DiBiaso has done a great job of developing McAfee into a pocket passer. Mechanically, he’s come a long way from where he was as a sophomore. And while his mechanics will still need some additional fine tuning, the pocket presence and the arm strength are noticeable.<<
 
Love that we're signing athletic QBs every year. We need the depth.

1:26, the WR drops the ball just before the goal line. Ref was looking the other way. Note to WRs. If you hand the ball to the ref, you never have to worry about a fumble before you actually score. :rolleyes:
 
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