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List of potential 5th year Grad QB’s

06029 said:
First one to chase
Darius Wade - BC; had a great game today, managed the game well last week, played well versus NC State, moves well on roll outs, BC might have scholarship crunch and he will not be the starter when their other guy heals.

Feel free to add.
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UConn literally has the worst pass defense in the country by a mile and you are suggesting that the guy who threw for 55 yards and 1 TD against the worst pass defense in the country is better than someone on our roster? Makes sense...
 
BlueDogs said:
DLine and LB are must fill priorities. DBs based on play are terrible as a group, but I'm hoping the reps this season coupled with some offseason growth and maturity may make for a few to be salvageable.
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Agree with this entirely. That we are so depleted at those positions is an indictment of Crazy Bob’s recruiting.
 
I'm sorry, but a QB that will be here for 9 games is not the answer. I believe Pendell will be better next year...the spring game will be the one I'm looking forward to. What we need is an offensive line that is NOT offensive...
 
BlueDogs said:
Grimes worked miracles to get an utterly incompetent group to a serviceable level at least in pass protection and occasionally effective on the ground against base Ds. Get him a few decent prospects and we will at a B grade in no time.
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The OL will be better next year even if we didn't have a good position coach. Four starters return and van Denmark will be outstanding if they can add 20 to 25 pounds of muscle.
 
huskypantz said:
I agree they're young, which is why I would not mind seeing an experienced DB come on board. You have 10 spots on the 2 deep to fill. It would not go to waste.
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Looking forward to see some older guys leaving.
 
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WingU-Conn said:
How many times did you say that about Bryant Shirreffs only to be proven wrong once he had a competent coaching staff?
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Agreed. But why not start with an underclassman who will be around for a few season so UConn can get a return on investment.
 
UVA is already on it.

Bronco Mendenhall talks 2018 UVA QB situation
On Monday, Virginia a commitment from Shelby (Ohio) dual-treat quarterback Brennan Armstrong.
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(Photo: Ryan M. Kelly, Getty)



On Monday, Virginia a commitment from Shelby (Ohio) dual-treat quarterback Brennan Armstrong.


While head coach Bronco Mendenhall couldn’t mention Armstrong by name, he did talk about the latest addition to UVA’s 2018 recruiting class an hour after the three-star commitment tweeted his decision.


Mendenhall was asked how he felt about the future of Virginia’s quarterback position with Monday’s commitment from Armstrong to go along the previous commitment of Florida dual-threat quarterback Wyatt Rector.


“We're beginning to get a succession plan that makes sense,” said Mendenhall. “There is and within the rules I'm just very, very excited about the way this class and the interest -- it's amazing how much that game on Saturday sparked interest in our program.


“And how we're viewed has been increasing weekly through this season, and that was just now it sent this other wave of, wait, this is real, what's happening.


“And I think that had a huge impact on the last commitment. There's a great chance there will be a transfer quarterback as well. And once that happens, then I'll feel comfortable going into next season in terms of how we've staffed that position, which is the number one priority for our program in terms of personnel going forward, is trying to get that position to where we can play, grow and develop players all at the same time.”


Mendenhall has been clear about adding a quarterback transfer, one that would be immediately eligible for 2018.


On Monday, he was asked if he would prefer a graduate transfer or a JUCO quarterback.


“I would prefer if I'm choosing I would prefer a junior college player, most of those guys were Division I player bounced back to a JC. But that would be ideal because that would give us a mid to upper tier player in terms of eligibility with the younger players and so that would be my ideal.


“If we can't find who we wanted as a transfer with multiple years then we'd go grad transfer and that's just where the program and where our needs are.”


This weekend, Virginia will host a JUCO quarterback on a visit. Yuma (Ariz.) Arizona Western College dual threat quarterback Bryce Perkins, who was at Arizona State, will be immediately eligible in 2018 and has two years of playing eligibility remaining.


The 6-foot-2, 215-pound signal caller was offered by UVA earlier this month and will graduate from Arizona Western in December. He plans to enroll at his school of choice in January and right now, Virginia is the heavy-favorite.


According to the 247Sports Composite, coming out of Chandler (Ariz.) High School, Perkins was ranked the No. 17 dual threat quarterback in the 2015 recruiting class.
 
LoyalFanCT said:
UVA is already on it.

Bronco Mendenhall talks 2018 UVA QB situation
On Monday, Virginia a commitment from Shelby (Ohio) dual-treat quarterback Brennan Armstrong.
6_7876373.jpg

(Photo: Ryan M. Kelly, Getty)



On Monday, Virginia a commitment from Shelby (Ohio) dual-treat quarterback Brennan Armstrong.


While head coach Bronco Mendenhall couldn’t mention Armstrong by name, he did talk about the latest addition to UVA’s 2018 recruiting class an hour after the three-star commitment tweeted his decision.


Mendenhall was asked how he felt about the future of Virginia’s quarterback position with Monday’s commitment from Armstrong to go along the previous commitment of Florida dual-threat quarterback Wyatt Rector.


“We're beginning to get a succession plan that makes sense,” said Mendenhall. “There is and within the rules I'm just very, very excited about the way this class and the interest -- it's amazing how much that game on Saturday sparked interest in our program.


“And how we're viewed has been increasing weekly through this season, and that was just now it sent this other wave of, wait, this is real, what's happening.


“And I think that had a huge impact on the last commitment. There's a great chance there will be a transfer quarterback as well. And once that happens, then I'll feel comfortable going into next season in terms of how we've staffed that position, which is the number one priority for our program in terms of personnel going forward, is trying to get that position to where we can play, grow and develop players all at the same time.”


Mendenhall has been clear about adding a quarterback transfer, one that would be immediately eligible for 2018.


On Monday, he was asked if he would prefer a graduate transfer or a JUCO quarterback.


“I would prefer if I'm choosing I would prefer a junior college player, most of those guys were Division I player bounced back to a JC. But that would be ideal because that would give us a mid to upper tier player in terms of eligibility with the younger players and so that would be my ideal.


“If we can't find who we wanted as a transfer with multiple years then we'd go grad transfer and that's just where the program and where our needs are.”


This weekend, Virginia will host a JUCO quarterback on a visit. Yuma (Ariz.) Arizona Western College dual threat quarterback Bryce Perkins, who was at Arizona State, will be immediately eligible in 2018 and has two years of playing eligibility remaining.


The 6-foot-2, 215-pound signal caller was offered by UVA earlier this month and will graduate from Arizona Western in December. He plans to enroll at his school of choice in January and right now, Virginia is the heavy-favorite.


According to the 247Sports Composite, coming out of Chandler (Ariz.) High School, Perkins was ranked the No. 17 dual threat quarterback in the 2015 recruiting class.
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You think everyone else is sleeping on their qb strategy?
 
06029 said:
Pindell QB rating
Today 63.9; 1 TD, 1int
Last week 9.5; 1 TD 3 int
Holy Cross 35.1; 0 TD 0int

Darius WadeQB rating
Syracuse 96.6 1 TD 0 int
Uconn 57.4 1 TD 0 int
NC State 99.3 0 TD 0 int

Which QBs values the ball?
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THIS IS NOT THE ANSWER, PERIOD.

For the record, he was 15-30 for 137 yards, combined, against UConn and NC St.
 
TouchdownHusky said:
Agreed. But why not start with an underclassman who will be around for a few season so UConn can get a return on investment.
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How'd that work out against Holy Cross?

We need to win games. We need to get to a bowl game. If Pindell gives us the best chance to win he should play, if not, he should be a back-up. It's literally that simple.
 
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WingU-Conn said:
How'd that work out against Holy Cross?

We need to win games. We need to get to a bowl game. If Pindell gives us the best chance to win he should play, if not, he should be a back-up. It's literally that simple.
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If the young guys cannot unseat Pindell then UConn is gonna continue its QB void that really has existed since Dan O left with few exceptions such as Shirrifs for a few games this year and Casey Cochran for the final four games in 2013.
 
I don’t love Pindell but our biggest problems are on the other side of the football. We need a speed rusher linebackers and dbacks who aren’t afraid to hit. I think we would be better with someone other than Pindell but unless and until the other side of the ball gets fixed we can get by. And one of the Frosh might be ready by August.
 
TouchdownHusky said:
If the young guys cannot unseat Pindell then UConn is gonna continue its QB void that really has existed since Dan O left with few exceptions such as Shirrifs for a few games this year and Casey Cochran for the final four games in 2013.
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You don't know that. One of the freshmen might be better, but Pindell will have all offseason to continue to work, and I expect a better QB back next year. If the defesne, OL and running game doesn't improve, it won't matter who the QB is.
 
Next year’s qb is on our roster. We can hope that one of the freshmen beats out Pindell, but Pindell showed some skill. Washington was offered by UCF and Scott Frost knows Qbs. McAfee was offered by BC. I was pleased that Shirriffs and Pindell held everything together to allow both to redshirt and learn the system. I have no interest in a grad transfer unless the were from Auburn and know Lashlee’s system.
 
businesslawyer said:
The OL will be better next year even if we didn't have a good position coach. Four starters return and van Denmark will be outstanding if they can add 20 to 25 pounds of muscle.
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He is going to be an excellent player. The line showed flashes last season. There is talent. Now it’s up to them to hit the weight room and get bigger and stronger.
 
huskypantz said:
You watched the game today and thought our need area was QB? The guy who was constantly running for his life? My order of importance for grad transfers would be:
  1. D-line
  2. O-line
  3. DB
  4. RB
  5. LB
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I'd reverse 4 and 5. Might even put 5 above 3. Close call. In any event, aside from OL, we need defense.
 
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HuskyHawk said:
I'd reverse 4 and 5. Might even put 5 above 3. Close call. In any event, aside from OL, we need defense.
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I feel like 1 is well above the rest. 2 is next as we're going to have very limited depth in a unit that was improved but not great. With RB, we absolutely need a third body who can log meaningful snaps but I agree that 3-4-5 are easy to move around.
 
huskypantz said:
My order of importance for grad transfers would be:
  1. D-line
  2. O-line
  3. DB
  4. RB
  5. LB
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Interesting thread that I missed the first time around. My priorities would be:
  1. D-Line
  2. LB
  3. DB
  4. O-Line
  5. RB
But I could also be persuaded that the O-Line should move above DB's. A moot point. Let's face it, UConn would grab anyone they think can help them.
 
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Palatine said:
Won't happen. Next year's starter is on the current roster.
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I agree that next year's starter is currently on the roster... I also believe that next year's back-up is currently on the roster... at what point do we start calling for them to become the starter? ;)

If we get grad transfers, I hope they are beefy linemen on either side of the ball, or a stud athlete at RB or maybe in the secondary.
 
UConn fans never disappoint. We've done a pretty good job recruiting QBs, with three pretty good candidates as either true or RS freshmen, plus Pindell. So there are four guys who could step up. Meanwhile, the national championship game featured two true freshmen at QB. I don't really want some failed retread.

Get some DL, LB, OL DB depth.
 
ktuck911 said:
Guys bring this Congo to the thread thats on the Recruiting board:
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This thread has morphed into talking about greatest needs. Over there they are talking about specific players who are transferring.
 
RSTuthill said:
This thread has morphed into talking about greatest needs. Over there they are talking about specific players who are transferring.
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Good point, but, they kinda relate to one another since the players to consider, that are being discussed over there and here (other than QB), fill some of those positions of need we're referring to. Would be nice to see us grab 3 or 4 kids that can help fill out our depth chart for a year, guys that we can rely on to fill in while we let more of the kids get their bodies/minds acclimated to college ball for a year
 
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