2017 UConn Commit- TJ Gardner (Windsor CT)

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, TJ!!!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[SubbaBub]

Calling photoshop. There were at least 38,000 Michigan fans there that night, or so I've been told.

 

[metsfan2323]

I watch this kids film and I think Jordan Reed. It's also not hard to imagine him being turned into a DE/OLB sack artist.

Another huge get.

 

[uconnfan68]

yeah Windsor is probably one of the best non-prep HS's in CT to have a good relationship with.

Wish we had Bloomfield too.

 

[jdb50]

Another Windsor Warrior! Welcome TJ. Fill the Rent!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[BlueMAB]

According to Edsall, this kid had interest in us for a long time, all it took was reciprocity and a visit.

--- Diaco.

 

[huskymedic]

According to Edsall, this kid had interest in us for a long time, all it took was reciprocity and a visit.

--- Diaco.

Well, that and his principal.

 

[BlueMAB]

Yes, but he threw that comment in at the end. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed pretty clear that once Edsall and his staff were hired, the kid (or his family/coach) reached out to UConn. He said that TJ always saw UConn as a place were he would fit in. The mom had never even been to campus before. How does a BC commit, with former teammates on the team, not even get invited for an unofficial visit with his mom to a school 30 minutes away?

 

[huskymedic]

Yes, but he threw that comment in at the end. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed pretty clear that once Edsall and his staff were hired, the kid (or his family/coach) reached out to UConn. He said that TJ always saw UConn as a place were he would fit in. The mom had never even been to campus before. How does a BC commit, with former teammates on the team, not even get invited for an unofficial visit with his mom to a school 30 minutes away?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing against your point or defending Diaco - just pointing out the Uyi connection as well.

His only offers were BC and Maine. I'm thinking there are going to be more than a few schools that regret that miss.

 

[Exit 4]

Yes, but he threw that comment in at the end. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed pretty clear that once Edsall and his staff were hired, the kid (or his family/coach) reached out to UConn. He said that TJ always saw UConn as a place were he would fit in. The mom had never even been to campus before. How does a BC commit, with former teammates on the team, not even get invited for an unofficial visit with his mom to a school 30 minutes away?

Diaco saw TJ as too fast, too athletic and therefore, not the RKG he wanted chasing down speedy offensive players from behind.

 

[BlueMAB]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing against your point or defending Diaco - just pointing out the Uyi connection as well.

His only offers were BC and Maine. I'm thinking there are going to be more than a few schools that regret that miss.

I know. IJS, the Tyler Coyle connection was there too.

And I'm not even saying he should have been a priority, just criticizing the fact we showed no interest in him. Makes me wonder if they even tried to recruit Pinnock (I know we offered, but did we reallly recruit him, or just toss an offer out there).

 

[huskymedic]

I know. IJS, the Tyler Coyle connection was there too.

Ormsby too...

 

[huskymedic]

Yantz @ Courant:

 

[BlueMAB]

So Pitt was on him heavy according to Pinnock, makes this steal even better.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Yantz @ Courant:

Really glad to see kids growing up wanting to go to UConn. This is what will grow state pride and a attend at all cost following of fans. A little winning and this will really blossom.