SonsOfNutmeg
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Anyone trying to watch this video of the presser?? Its not loading for me... and I couldn't make it to the Burton.
He told those 8 PWO's that they were not worthy of a scholarship on day 1, thus the designation. So, he either
1) Was not able to recruit enough players that were so worthy, or
2) is deliberately leaving 3 (likely more since an assumed attrition rate of zero is not realistic) scholarships unfilled.
It is what it is, a class with less than 25 players deemed worthy of a scholarship offer.
Top ranked CT talent and they committed to UMass. What's that tell you? They weren't good enough to play anywhere at a higher level?I know the rankings are subjective but its frustrating to see the Top 15 recruits in CT all committing to programs that aren't UConn (I'm going by the ESPN list of rankings: Wilkins, Clark, Palazzolo, Harris, Harris, Miller, Grice, Allen, Adams, Ginnetti, Giudice, Yerardi, Driscoll, Graves). Wilkins and Clark are understandable b/c they are nationally ranked but the others are committing to BCU, Cuse, even UMass. Would love to see the coaching staff make some in-roads here.
Right. People leave all of the time. I would expect that a PWO would take a scholarship that "opens up", not one that was never filled. I don't think any of us are against PWOs, but I'd rather fill my scholarship allotment up. If we are holding 3 for potential transfers etc then fine. But I don't think we achieved the goal. I don't think it is a catastrophe either. But we had 2 kids walk late. Had they stayed we would have been at 24. So we can't say that we held 3 back on purpose.
It has been discussed that the PWOs are guaranteed to make the 105 man roster. So we don't need to allocate any scholarships to them, at least not in their first year - presumably they are willing and able to pay for year 1. In my mind, if we are going to give a PWO a scholarship (and I'm 100% in favor of doing so when the time is right), I wouldn't do it before their first game.
Surprise...?
TheChubster22 10:56am via Twitter for iPad
After plentiful thought and reflection I have decided that I shall be taking my football career to #UConn #GoHuskies
Brien Pacholec - 6-0, 220lb DT from St. Francis High Varsity Football, Athol Springs, NY
The guys post isn't on his twitter account anymore.
I think we got Moses Mayes'ed again.
Yup... Probably got a "D" in gym.
The guys post isn't on his twitter account anymore.
I think we got Moses Mayes'ed again.
He told those 8 PWO's that they were not worthy of a scholarship on day 1, thus the designation. So, he either
1) Was not able to recruit enough players that were so worthy, or
2) is deliberately leaving 3 (likely more since an assumed attrition rate of zero is not realistic) scholarships unfilled.
It is what it is, a class with less than 25 players deemed worthy of a scholarship offer.
Diaco talked about having only 15/16 available next year.
Didn't want to just give them out this year.
Looks like a nice class with a lot of potential. Only concern is we saw how well the kids were coached up last year. Lets hope things turn and Crazy Bobby has a plan other than a better diet, good vibes and motivational music.
Diaco - "You can always have a good team if you are bigger than the opponent.” Amen to that. Lets get back to physical dominance as a first step.