Didn't see this coming... Nebrich Out

[Carl Spackler]

i have been saying this for a while and everyone shoots back at me. but it finally happened. it may not be over yet with kids leaving also. good luck to nebrich i wish the best for him. we will be fine at qb, there was a reason certain players were running wildcat stuff at practice. P knows who is going to be on this team an who isn't. jmac as a backup is ok for what we have right now. it makes us thin at qb but as long as whitmer stays healthy he gets the ball as mush as possible as he is the next 3 years of this program.

I had high hopes for Nebrich dan. I think he was given every opportunity to develop into the kind of pro-set QB we want......b/c he's got the ability to create while on the move, and having that on top of the basics of the system - is highly, highly desireable.....

but it's just really hard to develop the footwork, timing, and mechanics of decision making and throwing when you're taking 3,5,7 step drops from under center, when you're at this level of the game, and have never done it before, and ahve guys around you that do know it, and can do it, competing for the job.

Every clip I've seen of the kid prior to coming to UConn, the vast majority of his snaps in high school were shotgun snaps, and essentially no footwork or timing in the throws, shotgun snap, react, move wherever you feel the space, and then let it fly.

He simply wasn't recruited for the kind of offense we are goign to run, BUT - if he had been able to develop the drop back skills fast enough, he had great potential to be a really diverse and dangerous threat at the QB position.

It seems, if you're to believe twitter, that he's going to the Bronx and re-uniting with Moorhead. That would be great for all involved. Fordham just recently began to award scholarships again, and I think is going to be part of the ramping up of football scholarships happening with the Patriot league.

I have no idea what kind of offense that Moorhead has installed there,, but if I remember correctly when he made his opening speech there, he talked about an offense that is similar to what we want to do. Anyway, I'm more than sure, that a kid like Nebrich, can go there, and immediately be in the mix to be the starter, even if it is a pro-set, and he has some hiccups in the drop back passing game initially, becasue at that level, it won't be as costly as it will be at the level we're at, if we're going to play the precision offense game.

I wish him the best of luck, by all accounts, a great kid, a hard worker, and a company guy.

 

[Dove]

The more I kept reading about more and more QBs being looked at and/or signing up it was obvious something was going to pop. I remember Mike being a recruit that excited a lot of us. When Cochran became a Husky I thought Nebrich was in trouble.

 

[thatguyed]

The more I kept reading about more and more QBs being looked at and/or signing up it was obvious something was going to pop. I remember Mike being a recruit that excited a lot of us. When Cochran became a Husky I thought Nebrich was in trouble.

And I remember Box being a recruit that excited a lot of us.

It happens. Good luck Mike.

 

[Dann]

on a side note, wes hopkins made the team 2day. bloomfield kid...

 

[metsfan2323]

i have been saying this for a while and everyone shoots back at me. but it finally happened. it may not be over yet with kids leaving also. good luck to nebrich i wish the best for him. we will be fine at qb, there was a reason certain players were running wildcat stuff at practice. P knows who is going to be on this team an who isn't. jmac as a backup is ok for what we have right now. it makes us thin at qb but as long as whitmer stays healthy he gets the ball as mush as possible as he is the next 3 years of this program.

So what's the word on the street regarding McCummings Dan? Is he exploring his options? I think McCummings would be a bigger loss for this season then Nebrich. I don't think the Wildcat will be very effective without him.

 

[Dann]

So what's the word on the street regarding McCummings Dan? Is he exploring his options? I think McCummings would be a bigger loss for this season then Nebrich. I don't think the Wildcat will be very effective without him.

don't know. but it doesn't seem good. all i have seen on the machine for those wondering...he was a great running qb. but when he was in, the d knew whats up. i actually think out best wildcat will be with whitmer using foxx/williams/williams type deal. doing both packages with whitmer would really give this O a great look. a new improved passing game thats protected by a solid running game and a freak wildcat to keep the d off balance. i like that idea.
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hurts not bein at camp...

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[metsfan2323]

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Scott McCummings ‏@smccummings112
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I actually find this tweet encouraging. It makes it seem like he wants to be here which is better then the alternative.

 

[CL82]

I wish him well.

 

[sportsart]

He belongs at Fordham. That's his level. He can fight for a job there. UCONN and the BE was over his head. He knew it, that's why he quit.

We've missed you so much. When you post it's kinda like an IBS episode taking place in the middle of the desert with no TP in sight.

 

[huskymedic]

Dez spoke w/ Mike... Makes you go hmmm, but classy in his departure.

http://courantblogs.com/uconn-footb...am/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


Former UConn Quarterback Michael Nebrich Talks About Decision To Leave The Program
by DCONNER on AUGUST 8, 2012

What’s goin on?

Checked in with sophomore quarterback Michael Nebrich who announced through the school this morning that he was transferring.

Some thoughts here from him on the move. Nebrich had been practicing well and looed good early in preseason camp.

“It doesn’t really have anything to do with how I was practicing or the whole playing time-aspect,” Nebrich told The Courant Wednesday morning. “In my heart I just felt it was the right time to go, the right move for me, so I just think personally it’s the right decision for me. I feel like it’s the right time to step away and try something new.”

So it wasn’t depth chart placement or opportunity?

“No, because talking with Coach [Paul] Pasqualoni and [Quarterbacks coach Shane] Day it didn’t matter who was No.1 or No.2 going into it. I was going to see the field this year anyway so the playing time aspect wasn’t really a factor for me. It was more of a personal issue. I just felt it was right to move on and start something new. That’s how I made the decision.”

You know, Nebrich had put a lot of time and effort to becoming a quarterback here and I want to say he arrived in the 185-pound range. He’s at about 210 now. He throws the ball extremely well and was throwing so well to the point Pasqualoni lauded him big time following the first day of practice.

“I did [put a lot of time in] and I was looking forward to the season but some things came up and it was more of a personal decision to pack up and leave now. I’m not going to say anything bad about the team, coaching staff, nothing because everybody was great. I wouldn’t even be where I am right now without any of those guys.”

So what’s new FBS or FCS on the transfer?

I don’t know. I just got released this morning so I’ll head home tomorrow, talk to my high school head coach and we’ll see where things will end up but right now I don’t know what road I’m going to take. I’m not set on anything. I’m open to anything, any school but for me the most important factor in this decision will be going someplace where I’m going to be happy doing what I’m doing – doesn’t matter what level it’s at.”

 

[metsfan2323]

There is no question Nebrich can compete in the Big East. The Matt Grothe comparisons are legit and he was very effective in this league.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

He was recruited for a diferent system as a dual-threat under a different coach competing in a pro/drop back set. Whitmer faced similar circumstances at Illinois with the systems reveresed.

 

[Dann]

i actually wouldn't be surprised if psu took interest.

 

[Marty Jackson]

i actually wouldn't be surprised if psu took interest.

that's interesting... If I were him, I'd consider it.

 

[metsfan2323]

It doesn't sound like Fordham is a lock at all. Sounds like he multiple opportunities which is not surprising. He gave 110% in the open practice yesterday and that evening he bails. It seems possible that someone was at the practice to take a look, liked what he saw and gave an offer. There was a guy there with sunglasses a baseball cap and a moustache...Hmm.

I think the big issue is that P and DeLeone run a very structured system and Nebrich needs to be a move the pocket freelancer. Nebrich became a round peg trying to fit into a square hole.

 

[Rondogg]

When Cochran became a Husky I thought Nebrich was in trouble.

Me too.

 

[Carl Spackler]

Translation : As soon as Coach P made Whitmer #1 officially and stopped the division of reps, I was on the phone considering my options.

It is what it is. This is division 1-A football.

Sooner than later, a kid will transfer out of this program, and go to another 1-A program, instead of downgrading a level. Could Nebrich be the first? We'll see.

 

[FAIRTIDES]

Not necessarily. Right now we have a clear #1, a serviceable upperclassman backup, a touted (locally anyway) freshman #3 who is likely a RS but available if necessary. Plus, another touted (for us anyway) QB commit for next season. I would expect transfers.

It is how it should be. It feels strange because it hasn't happened here in a while.

A wildcat backup with throwing issues is a luxury. At best, he beats out JM for #2 and CC definitely redshirts. I had assumed his personal absence was that he was transferring.

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Would anyone be surprised if the wildcat QB transfers, as well?

 

[ktuck911]

on a side note, wes hopkins made the team 2day. bloomfield kid...

Good to know... Hoping he ends up like Donald Thomas... a walk-on turned scholly player turned NFL player

 

[Carl Spackler]

Would anyone be surprised if the wildcat QB transfers, as well?

That would surprise me a lot more than Nebrich. We'll see. I'm curious to know what's going on there, but the coach has made it clear that it's a personal matter, which appears to be non-football related, and he's absent with consent, and no issues whatsoever about it.

Is that just the public face? We'll see.

Always some kind of drama in training camp.

 

[FAIRTIDES]

That would surprise me a lot more than Nebrich. We'll see. I'm curious to know what's going on there, but the coach has made it clear that it's a personal matter, which appears to be non-football related, and he's absent with consent, and no issues whatsoever about it.

Is that just the public face? We'll see.

Always some kind of drama in training camp.

"Personal matter" could mean damn near anything from something really unfortunate like illness in the family, which I hope is not the case. It could also mean girlfriend troubles although I doubt that the coaching staff would have shown the same level of concern.

But, decisions about staying/going and different school choices are very personal matters. I hope I'm wrong, but something just seems off-center here.

 

[freescooter]

Translation : As soon as Coach P made Whitmer #1 officially and stopped the division of reps, I was on the phone considering my options.

It is what it is. This is division 1-A football.

That's exactly it. My guess is he ends up at some 1AA program where he can step in and play immediately. But his was just one of those situations that happen some times. New coach, different system, not a great fit.

 

[sdhusky]

What a ridiculous post. The kid played sparingly as a true freshman in a one dimensional offense behind an O-Line that gave up more sacks than 116 other teams. Yet you're certain to know what his ceiling is? Unreal.

I said he knows his ceiling. He decided that he can't compete at this level. He quit. Not me. Him.

 

[joey3$trike$]

Nebrich wasn't coach P's guy, Whitmer is: case closed.

 

[businesslawyer]

I said he knows his ceiling. He decided that he can't compete at this level. He quit. Not me. Him.

Or, he thinks he can be a starting QB in college and has determined that he won't get the chance here. Just as plausible an explanation.

It is truly remarkable that an adult would feel the need to make that kind of a statement in response to a 19 year old trying to move on with class.

 

[rich1122]

He had an offer from Harvard

...... But i think that he stays

 

[Waquoit]

There was a guy there with sunglasses a baseball cap and a moustache...Hmm.

coachcap got off work early?

 

[BlueMAB]

I said he knows his ceiling. He decided that he can't compete at this level. He quit. Not me. Him.

He decided he doesn't want to play at UConn.

Everything else is you being an @.

 

[coachcap]

coachcap got off work early?

lol... I was thinking, that sounds like me, but I was at work until 7:30 that day.

 

[jbdphi]

I said he knows his ceiling. He decided that he can't compete at this level. He quit. Not me. Him.

I'm sure this was considered and rejected for this board, but posts like these make me wish there was a "dislike" button somewhere. Have some class.