Official NLI thread

[HuskyFan16]

Its Lucas' bothers instagram account taking a picture of Thomas signing his LOI

 

[huskymedic]

Boland - think we had problems ID'ing him? They don't even have a picture of him on UConn NLI Site

 

[huskymedic]

Per Tos Taylor is a qb and he was named to the USA academic all american.

Non-Premium: http://connecticut. /content.asp?CID=1469399&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

"After grabbing a flip from three-star quarterback Tim Boyle a few days ago, UConn grabbed a mid-day surprise on National Signing Day from dual-threat quarterback Kivon Taylor of Atlanta (Ga.) Grady. Taylor becomes the second quarterback signed with the Huskies in the Class of 2013.

Grady, 6-foot-5 and 196 pounds, will bring a new dimension to the quarterback position at UConn. Heading into his senior season, Taylor had been receiving steady interest from schools like Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Clemson, N.C. State and Ole Miss.

On the field this fall Taylor led Grady to a 9-4 season and a berth in the AAAA playoffs. His performance led to him being named to the 2012 Georgia All-Star Game as well as the International Game.

Academically, Taylor was named to the USA Academic All-American Team, which resulted in him being recruited by several Ivy League programs such as Yale, Harvard and Dartmouth.

UConnReport.com will look to speak with Taylor to get his reactions regarding his commitment."

Found an older article about upcoming (then) visit to UK:

http://kentucky.247sports.com/Artic...TH-Kivon-Taylor-plans-to-visit-Kentucky-78703

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

It's already played itself out. The fans will babble about this for years - the staff has already moved on.

It's an odd position to be in for me to defend P - but when you try to pass the blame to the coaching staff when you've come up with the lamest stalling technique possible, I can't sit back and read nonsense that talks about unethical backroom dealings from the coach.

This is pretty much where I am right now. People have been delusional for 2 days now that Lagow was coming. It sucks, because I think he's by far got a better skill set than Boyle, but this was obvious from the moment his father started posting here.

 

[Jarhead_1775]

Ok, so it won't be live on SNY, at least we don't think. I will be at Ted's anyway... bringing the laptop. Can watch on uconnhuskies.com Don't worry about me, I'll be all right... all by myself. I have friends, I swear.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

It's already played itself out. The fans will babble about this for years - the staff has already moved on.

It's an odd position to be in for me to defend P - but when you try to pass the blame to the coaching staff when you've come up with the lamest stalling technique possible, I can't sit back and read nonsense that talks about unethical backroom dealings from the coach.

This is pretty much where I am right now. People have been delusional for 2 days now that Lagow was coming. It sucks, because I think he's by far got a better skill set than Boyle, but this was obvious from the moment his father started posting here.

 

[sdhusky]

This is pretty much where I am right now. People have been delusional for 2 days now that Lagow was coming. It sucks, because I think he's by far got a better skill set than Boyle, but this was obvious from the moment his father started posting here.

I don't mean any disrespect, but what qualifications do you have to evaluate skill set?

Are you a fan? former player? QB?

Just wondering because you've made that statement many times.

 

[UConn Dan]

So where did Summers end up signing? Or still not committed?

 

[Bezzz]

Trying to confirm that the presser will be on SNY. If so, I'll be at Ted's for a beverage if anyone cares to join me. If not, I may "find some work to do" in the Shenk.

SNY now showing a classic baseball game, Doc Gooden pitching for the Mets which will run til 5:00. Thepresser is not scheduled.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I don't mean any disrespect, but what qualifications do you have to evaluate skill set?

Are you a fan? former player? QB?

Just wondering because you've made that statement many times.

I'm probably as qualified as Mike Farrell or any of these others yahoos who people seem to think are capable of ranking thousands of high school football prospects.

But, assuming you're not being a (a stretch given your history) and are asking a legit question, I've stated previously that this is based on my admittedly untrained eye.

Happy now?

 

[Husky25]

This is pretty much where I am right now. People have been delusional for 2 days now that Lagow was coming. It sucks, because I think he's by far got a better skill set than Boyle, but this was obvious from the moment his father started posting here.

I almost posted something...but I promised myself I'd wait the situation out.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I almost posted something...but I promised myself I'd wait the situation out.

It's over.

 

[businesslawyer]

I don't mean any disrespect, but what qualifications do you have to evaluate skill set?

Are you a fan? former player? QB?

Just wondering because you've made that statement many times.

He's not allowed to have an opinion on which of two athletes is better? Seriously?

 

[sdhusky]

I'm probably as qualified as Mike Farrell or any of these others yahoos who people seem to think are capable of ranking thousands of high school football prospects.

But, assuming you're not being a (a stretch given your history) and are asking a legit question, I've stated previously that this is based on my admittedly untrained eye.

Happy now?

Thanks. I was just wondering.

I appreciate that you like him and have gone on the record.

I'm happy with Boyle and would have been happy with Lagow, but I'm hoping we got the better one.

None of it matters until someone does it in a real game.

 

[sdhusky]

He's not allowed to have an opinion on which of two athletes is better? Seriously?

Did I saw he is not allowed to have an opinion or did you just jump to a huge conclusion?

He has gone on the record and expressed his opinion, which is great. He might be right.

 

[whaler11]

This is pretty much where I am right now. People have been delusional for 2 days now that Lagow was coming. It sucks, because I think he's by far got a better skill set than Boyle, but this was obvious from the moment his father started posting here.

Staff may agree. They might just be turned off by someone who doesn't want to compete.

 

[sdhusky]

Staff may agree. They might just be turned off by someone who doesn't want to compete.

Or he could be really sick and with the new info, not in a position to make a big decision based on how he is feeling.

 

[johnhuskies95]

I don't mean any disrespect, but what qualifications do you have to evaluate skill set?

Are you a fan? former player? QB?

Just wondering because you've made that statement many times.

We're all just idiots making opinions on here. No need to attack him for having one. I don't really understand how someone can say that Lagow has "by far a better skill set" than Boyle, but I digress.

 

[Fishy]

Nobody's asking you to suck up to anybody. But it's totally possible to just keep your opinion to yourself, especially if it's causing tension in an already tense situation. Some things are best left unsaid.

Exactly.

We can fake civility if it doesn't come naturally.

 

[HobokenHusky]

I'm probably as qualified as Mike Farrell or any of these others yahoos who people seem to think are capable of ranking thousands of high school football prospects.

But, assuming you're not being a (a stretch given your history) and are asking a legit question, I've stated previously that this is based on my admittedly untrained eye.

Happy now?

Is Lagow that much better than Boyle to the point where you take him, from Texas, and tell the #1 kid in CT who we offered early and obviously liked who fell into our lap "no thanks", possibly pissing off a potentially great recruiting pipeline? When you have seemingly equal talents (and it appear by all accounts, they are extremely close) you take the in state kid every time. It's just better for the well being of the program. PP knows this. No brainer in my opinion. AND it's not like an offer was pulled. This is a choice.

 

[UConnRock]

Gotta say that the more I find out about Taylor the more I think he is coming as a QB. He was not a borderline talent as indicated by the various all-star games for which he was selected. Found this pre-season blurb about his throwing ability. Seems to have quite a leg up on McCummings as he can both run AND throw.

One To Watch Out For:

Grady High School has a Quarterback coming up that is one of the best pure throwers in the state. His name is Kivon Taylor and he could be the best Quarterback inside the city limits. He really had a time of it this summer during 7 on 7 tournaments driving his team down the field, at times effortlessly. He's got the frame standing at 6'4, but is still raw having only played Quarterback on his varsity team for one season. If his team can help him out, look for Grady to take Region 6 in AAAA this season. If someone hasn't filled their Quarterback slot yet, they should have this kid on their radar.

May never be clear what happenned or will happen with Legow. It may be a Weist situation where he wanted his own QBs to run his offense and he saw Boyle and Taylor as better fits. Regardless of what happens I wish Richard Legow the best as he was a great recruiting ambassador for UConn and impressed many along the way both on and off the field. Recruiting can be a seemingly heartless process at times, especially as it has become more commercialized.

In the mean time UConn is putting the reigns of the program eventually in the hands of 2 CT high school QBs. Lets hope that Cochran and Boyle are up to the challenge.

 

[Dann]

huskies all access has 16 of our new signed players hl tapes up fyi. presser at 330

 

[sdhusky]

We're all just idiots making opinions on here. No need to attack him for having one. I don't really understand how someone can say that Lagow has "by far a better skill set" than Boyle, but I digress.

I wasn't attacking him. I was curious.

 

[junglehusky]

PP presser will be streaming live here

(the link is in blue, I missed it at first)

 

[sportsart]

Maybe. But... You are acting like a .

Coming from you thats a compliment.