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Possible portal targets

Buffett10 said:
23-26 for 318 against USC would be a slight improvement?
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ShakyTheMohel said:
If Krajewski was still here, I would have thought this was posted by his fan club…lol.
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Absolutely deserves his roses for that game, played great, however previous 4 games:
Vs. BC: 13/25 156 yds (It was snowing so)
@ Navy: 17/21 269 yds (pretty good game)
Vs. Clemson: 9/17 85 yds
@ Syracuse: 9/19 116 yds
They cover up his abilities with a strong run game and good defense (not dissimilar to UConn). He is an improvement no doubt I was more say it would not be team altering like it would appear in a headline of getting the starting QB of Notre Dame. But like I said, I trust the staff above all else, so ready to support whatever they do.
 
Buffett10 said:
23-26 for 318 against USC would be a slight improvement?
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I watched him this year, he's ok.. Don't forget was 3rd string before injuries... He's a upgrade not as much as expected coming from ND
 
CCSUblue said:
Mora and Charlton are new Twitter follows. Big guns have been brought in.
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This must be due diligence. The kid isn’t going from a nice season at Notre dame to UConn.
 
CCSUblue said:
Mora and Charlton are new Twitter follows. Big guns have been brought in.
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Huskyforlife said:
This must be due diligence. The kid isn’t going from a nice season at Notre dame to UConn.
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Don’t forget that Pyne played for TE Coach John Marinelli’s dad Lou @ New Canaan. I’d be surprised if they didn’t at least get a chance to make a solid pitch.

Heck, they can bring in another Pyne (cousin I believe) to keep him company:

 
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seeya27 said:
His cousin, Kevin Pyne, is an Boston College OL who didn't see much action at BC. He is now in the portal too. He was a 4 ⭐ top 300 kid. He's huge -- 6'7" and 300 lbs.

Two Pynes in the portal. Hmmm
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Sorry I repeated an earlier post on Kevin Pyne. Didn't see it ‍♂️. But don't doubt for a moment it couldn't happen.
 
We are going to become a portal destination for kids who transfer from P5 to G5. If they can pull a few high level players in, the revolution will be in full swing. The draw will be playing time, great facilities, Mora, staff, and independent schedule. Add in the local kids and with this combination we can be a sustainable top 30 team or better In a few years.

AD David Benedict needs to upgrade the schedule as best as he can and find the money to keep Mora & staff. If we can maintain success then we should be in the mix during the next round of alignment. So much has changed in the last 14 months.

It is amazing how UConn can be very successful in so many sports when we invest.
 
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I didn't think it was possible. Why would a kid leave ND to come to UConn after going 8-2 at ND.??
BUT.....The Fighting Irish forums have him coming to UConn, Umass or Temple. The local fans usually have a pulse of their team. Fingers crossed.
 
When you think about why a highly touted kid who had a very good season playing for a football blue blood figuring to be an entrenched starter next year wants to transfer…..

Seems like there is a solid shot here that he wants to be closer to home.
 
Lippy1 said:
I didn't think it was possible. Why would a kid leave ND to come to UConn after going 8-2 at ND.??
BUT.....The Fighting Irish forums have him coming to UConn, Umass or Temple. The local fans usually have a pulse of their team. Fingers crossed.
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husky210 said:
When you think about why a highly touted kid who had a very good season playing for a football blue blood figuring to be an entrenched starter next year wants to transfer…..

Seems like there is a solid shot here that he wants to be closer to home.
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That message board had so many people talking crap about him and that he wasn’t good enough and shouldn’t start for them
 
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Coult45 said:
If UConn is going to go after a high end QB transfer, not sure Pyne is that guy, he may be a slight improvement, but not a huge difference maker in my opinion, watched him play a lot this year and against him in high school and the pedigree does not necessarily match the talent, but the staff knows best
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Hear what you’re saying but New Canaan turns out at least one D1 prospect every year, and in some years more than one. UConn could do well to go after Pyne if only for that fact alone. I watched Pyne play in HS and would rate him maybe the 5th or 6th best QB in New Canaan football history going back to the Kurt Horton and Peter Demmerlee tandem in the late 60’s and early 70’s. The fact that Mitchell is following Pyne means more than you would think.
 
Palatine said:
Pyne -- 164-254, 64% Completion Percentage, 2,021 yards, 22 TDs, 6 INTs, 152.5 RTG
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His stats look good. If you look at PFF grades, Pyne was rated #98 QB with a PFF grade of 69.1. Remember, this was his 3rd year at Notre Dame. Turner, a true freshman, was ranked #145 with a grade of 57.9.
 
I could see him landing at BC also. His dad is from MA, he has family in MA. Jurkovec leaving BC.( Is there a reason?) Was there writing on the wall?
Played for a Catholic school (ND), family went to Catholic schools BC / Holy Cross. Stays close to home.
His dad is who UConn needs to land...LOL. With his sports marketing / money resume.
 
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Lippy1 said:
I could see him landing at BC also. His dad is from MA, he has family in MA. Jurkovec leaving BC.( Is there a reason?) Was there writing on the wall?
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New world w/ transfer portal so anything is possible but..

"Boston College found its starting quarterback of the future in Jurkovec's absence. Redshirt freshman Emmett Morehead threw for 330 yards in Boston College's upset of No. 16 NC State, the program's first win over an AP Top 25 team since 2014. Morehead finished throwing for 1,165 yards, completing 60% with nine touchdown passes.:
 
Coult45 said:
Absolutely deserves his roses for that game, played great, however previous 4 games:
Vs. BC: 13/25 156 yds (It was snowing so)
@ Navy: 17/21 269 yds (pretty good game)
Vs. Clemson: 9/17 85 yds
@ Syracuse: 9/19 116 yds
They cover up his abilities with a strong run game and good defense (not dissimilar to UConn). He is an improvement no doubt I was more say it would not be team altering like it would appear in a headline of getting the starting QB of Notre Dame. But like I said, I trust the staff above all else, so ready to support whatever they do.
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The last kid QB we got from ND turned out pretty good for the program…Just sayin’
 
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Since Jurkovec's name is also being thrown around w/ Pyne as portal options (Coach Mora follows both on Twitter):

From a mid-November story:
fightingirishwire.usatoday.com

Tale of the Tape: Starting QBs - Drew Pyne vs. Jurkovec/Morehead

Notre Dame really has seen Drew Pyne make strides this season. We saw what he is capable of during the first half against Navy, and he only stands to keep growing. His numbers are looking more and more like those of a quarterback who has had the starting job the entire…
fightingirishwire.usatoday.com fightingirishwire.usatoday.com

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Lippy1 said:
I could see him landing at BC also. His dad is from MA, he has family in MA. Jurkovec leaving BC.( Is there a reason?) Was there writing on the wall?
Played for a Catholic school (ND), family went to Catholic schools BC / Holy Cross. Stays close to home.
His dad is who UConn needs to land...LOL. With his sports marketing / money resume.
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Why? BC has a very good freshman QB. He might not even start there. That would be a risky move.
 
Lippy1 said:
I could see him landing at BC also. His dad is from MA, he has family in MA. Jurkovec leaving BC.( Is there a reason?) Was there writing on the wall?
Played for a Catholic school (ND), family went to Catholic schools BC / Holy Cross. Stays close to home.
His dad is who UConn needs to land...LOL. With his sports marketing / money resume.
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His cousin is transferring out of BC after barely playing the past couple years.

Just a guess: they transfer together and play where the uncle's and aunts can watch them live weekly. I like to think we have a legit shot.

That would start 2023 recruiting with a sonic boom, no?

Plus Drew was coached by Marinelli's dad at New Canaan High.
 
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