Sidney Wilson's first visit: St. John's

[intlzncster]

I don't understand why "casual fan" has such negative connotations to many - especially casual fans? Everyone has different priorities and interests and frankly different skill sets. If you just want to tailgate or cheer and not know the "inside baseball" version of events that's fine. In many UConn sports I am the casual fan - I am glad they won the game but if they lost - I have no investment and relatively little knowledge about the team.

Here's the thing, if this is the criteria, then no one on this board is 'the casual fan'.

 

[pj]

Scott was stronger, more explosive and a more skilled athlete.

As a high school senior? Didn't see Burrell in high school. Obviously Sid needs to get stronger and grow his skills, but that's what college is for.

 

[intlzncster]

He reminds me of Sticks for some reason. Not sure that's a good comp but he is who I thought of when watching the video.

Fair bit shorter and not as long. Also, if you remember, Sticks was not a Big East Caliber athlete.

 

[boog204]

Scott was stronger, more explosive and a more skilled athlete.

Burrell is one of the most underrated players we've ever had. He was the first player in NCAA history w/ over 1500 points, 750 rebounds, 275 assists and 300 steals. If Wilson could get anywhere near those numbers than he would exceed all expectations.

 

[intlzncster]

As a high school senior? Didn't see Burrell in high school. Obviously Sid needs to get stronger and grow his skills, but that's what college is for.

High School senior Burrell was a multi sport athletic god. Drafted by the Mariners as a HS senior. 1st American athlete to be drafted in the 1st rd of two different major sports.

 

[6xChamps]

I kinda like this idea of a kid announcing without everybody already knowing where he's going ahead of time. Crazy concept.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Done. Well, that was illuminating.

So, I take it that he'll be choosing UConn. Or St. Johns. Or Texas.

Later today. Or not.

 

[HooperScooper]

Haha I got no great information hearing UConn loc st. John's lock. This is another one of those roller coaster last minute recruiting. Heard UConn is really pushing it today. Also heard Texas is not out of this. So like I said I got nothing

LOL. Sounds like a typical recruiting saga. Remind me again why we follow this stuff? Smh.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Fair bit shorter and not as long. Also, if you remember, Sticks was not a Big East Caliber athlete.

Makes me laugh every time I read this...wish I could remember who actually said this, and meant it

 

[intlzncster]

Makes me laugh every time I read this...wish I could remember who actually said this, and meant it

Thought it was Waylon. But I could be wrong and am happy to stand corrected.

 

[RichZ]

Thought it was Waylon. But I could be wrong and am happy to stand corrected.

Definitely nelsonmuntz

 

[navery12]

Definitely nelsonmuntz

You would be correct, plenty of other examples as well, but here's one:
Nebrich has to start next week. Let the Nebrich era begin.

 

[David 76]

250 minutes

 

[Danzz]

As a high school senior? Didn't see Burrell in high school. Obviously Sid needs to get stronger and grow his skills, but that's what college is for.

I saw Scotty in HS but it was on the mound. He threw bebes.

 

[husky429]

My guess is he, mom and dad all know his decision but that is it.

They're milking this for the free publicity. We'll find out at 6.

 

[Danzz]

I saw Scotty in HS but it was on the mound. He threw bebes.

Burrell is one of the most underrated players we've ever had. He was the first player in NCAA history w/ over 1500 points, 750 rebounds, 275 assists and 300 steals. If Wilson could get anywhere near those numbers than he would exceed all expectations.[/QU
He was the best pure athlete every to play at UConn. Plus he could shoot.

 

[Fishy]

I saw Scotty in HS but it was on the mound. He threw bebes.

 

[fatlucy]

I saw Scotty in HS but it was on the mound. He threw bebes.

I nearly intercepted a pass playing against him (football) but he threw it so hard it went threw my hands, hit me in the chest and knocked me back. His receivers had the same problem.

 

[nomar]

I saw Scotty in HS but it was on the mound. He threw bebes.

After he'd committed to UConn he played an American Legion game in my town. I was probably 12 or so. All of us who were playing or practicing that day queued up outside his dugout to get his autograph. He signed my hat.

First round, MLB and NBA. What an athlete.

 

[LoveMeSomeUC]

On what media playform will he be making this announcement? Twitter or do we get a video stream?

 

[Sonofabeach]

On what media playform will he be making this announcement? Twitter or do we get a video stream?

Someone will have it on Periscope

 

[Drew]

On what media playform will he be making this announcement? Twitter or do we get a video stream?

They usually announce on Tinder

 

[Husky06]

They usually announce on Tinder

You mean grinder ...?

 

[HuskyHawk]

High School senior Burrell was a multi sport athletic god. Drafted by the Mariners as a HS senior. 1st American athlete to be drafted in the 1st rd of two different major sports.

And Norte Dame wanted him to play QB.

 

[HuskyHawk]

It's hard imagine a picture response that perfect even existed.