2022 Recruiting Thread

[UConnJim]

Gang, I think the plan is to have a better OL in 2022.

As for offering Warner, nothing bad can come from offering a kid that likes throwing bombs whose dad was an all star NFL pro. Its a smart offer. Splash is good.

If you look at the OL play this year, most of the problems are miscommunication or missed assignments. It's kind of expected with how young the OL is and with the OL coach also the underperforming OC. It's total mismanagement that with a young OL the OL coach is not fully dedicated to the OL. And, the current scheme is bad with slow developing running plays that makes the OL look bad. I think the OL will look a lot better next year with a few additions, more development of the existing players, a full time OL coach, and a competent OC.

 

[PackTheRent]

Transfer portal and JUCO means potential recruits are not interested in a place where they work for 2 years to develop and then get the rug pulled out from them. We need guys who bleed blue, not mercenaries.

 

[UConnJim]

Transfer portal and JUCO means potential recruits are not interested in a place where they work for 2 years to develop and then get the rug pulled out from them. We need guys who bleed blue, not mercenaries.

You are wrong. For example, the top P5 schools bring in a top QB or 2 in every recruiting class, but only one is going to start so kids will move on to try to play. Look at Jurkovec at BC. Seems like a good kid, but he was a backup at Notre Dame and transferred to BC and he has performed well. Or Will Levis, CT kid, who transferred from Penn State and is now starting at Kentucky. UConn has had some really good transfer QBs: Zach Fraser, Bryant Shirreffs, David Pindell,... and I would say all 3 "bled blue".

And, kids get recruited over at P5 schools. They may be 2nd or 3rd string at a loaded position at a P5 school, but they want the opportunity to play.

 

[noeynox]

Transfer portal and JUCO means potential recruits are not interested in a place where they work for 2 years to develop and then get the rug pulled out from them. We need guys who bleed blue, not mercenaries.

Edsall improved the team with developmental talent but this team needs an immediate infusion of talent in some spots. OL, QB, secondary, edge rusher. You can develop players and bring in guys to help you be more competitive right away. That is something, "empty cupboards, and total rebuild coaches" we have brought in never wanted to do. With the transfer portal being what it is, why would you not want to attack that?

 

[AD DB Burner]

Transfer portal and JUCO means potential recruits are not interested in a place where they work for 2 years to develop and then get the rug pulled out from them. We need guys who bleed blue, not mercenaries.

In order to get back to a respectable on field product, UConn football quite literally is the poster child for needing mercenaries.

Competition at every position is essential for future success. Just look at what Mel Tucker did with Michigan State.

You don’t need to be a team that hits the portal hard every year, but early on in the Mora era it is going to be pivotal as he establishes his recruiting base here at UConn. As time progress I would assume the portal would be used more as roster supplement than for a complete overhaul.

 

[huskymedic]

Transfer portal and JUCO means potential recruits are not interested in a place where they work for 2 years to develop and then get the rug pulled out from them. We need guys who bleed blue, not mercenaries.

Go to 49:18 here to listen to Mora's thoughts on Transfer Portal/JUCO versus "born and bred UConn guys":

 

[huskymedic]

Someone local is “coaching” Mora

 

[CCSUblue]

During the men's basketball game, Crispino seemed to imply that Warner (or a QB from Arizona as he said) is committing to UConn. May have misspoken and meant we offered, but it will be interesting to see if he let something slip.

 

[huskymedic]

Jayson Jenkins is a 6-6 255lb DL/TE attending Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville New Jersey. Other offers from Alcorn State, Indiana, Pitt, Temple, VaTech and BC.

Highlights

 

[UConnJim]

Huskymedic - who is working with Mora for the latest offers? Hard to believe he is doing all the work himself.

 

[huskymedic]

Huskymedic - who is working with Mora for the latest offers? Hard to believe he is doing all the work himself.

If you listen to the podcast above, my sense is he has his staff primarily in place and ready to roll pending formal announcement.

 

[Yup!]

If you listen to the podcast above, my sense is he has his staff primarily in place and ready to roll pending formal announcement.

Hey Medic thanks for all the work you do man. I’m sure it takes a lot of time and effort to do what you do for the board. Thank you.

 

[Ajs120102]

 

[Yup!]

3TE C/o23 State Champ

3TE C/o23 State Champ

www.hudl.com

Size, speed, hands he’s the 37th best player in NJ

 

[huskymedic]

Will Dixon is a 6-5 220lb TE/DL/Athlete from Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough New Jersey. Currently committed to Akron.

Highlights

 

[huskymedic]

 

[noeynox]

That is a great CT Football venue.

 

[tayjlaw]

Not familiar with the schools, any potential targets at the game?

 

[huskymedic]

Not familiar with the schools, any potential targets at the game?

Not as strong as in previous years…

 

[huskymedic]

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[noeynox]

I've been stalking his Twitter for new followers. Started following this young man who looks like Obi in his HUDL.

 

[uconnbill]

If you look at the OL play this year, most of the problems are miscommunication or missed assignments. It's kind of expected with how young the OL is and with the OL coach also the underperforming OC. It's total mismanagement that with a young OL the OL coach is not fully dedicated to the OL. And, the current scheme is bad with slow developing running plays that makes the OL look bad. I think the OL will look a lot better next year with a few additions, more development of the existing players, a full time OL coach, and a competent OC.

My thinking is the offensive line needed more one on one coaching and didn't receive it due to Guiffe's double duty, My hope is that there will be one offensive line coach whose only duty is the oline

 

[noeynox]

Another new follow. Don't see a recruiting profile though.

 

[noeynox]

Between both signing periods, I'll go with 14 HS commits, 3 JUCO commits and 14 transfer portals. Going to be somewhere around 30 new bodies coming in by spring. As is the new norm, wouldn't be surprised to see some more roster changes between spring practices and fall camp starting.

New Mora follow Oregon Decommit

 

[noeynox]

4 other Juco linemen got the follows. He is pounding the pavement for sure.