Some new names on UConn's updated roster...

[huskypantz]

Punter from Australia? Taking a page out of Les Miles's book. I like it.

HCREv2 is just taking a page out of HCREv1's book. Not our first Aussie.

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[#1 PA Husky Fan]

Unless he's running against some really slow dudes in those clips, Chaney has some serious breakaway speed and length to boot! Certainly a welcome addition. Welcome aboard Jerrell!

Reminds me of Marcus Easly with that stride

 

[huskymedic]

IIRC, we had a punter from Australia when we first moved to the Rent. I want to say Coles but I'm not sure (and it was just a punter).

Craddock played for RE @ Maryland

 

[kibblesnbits]

Unless he's running against some really slow dudes in those clips, Chaney has some serious breakaway speed and length to boot! Certainly a welcome addition. Welcome aboard Jerrell!

Here are his track times: Jarrell Chaney

I'm not an expert on these but my first impression from looking at these is that he's fast (consistent with what seems to be a theme in REv2.0 recruiting), but wouldn't be a breakaway guy at this level. It seems he's more of a good combination of speed and size. I hope he likes going across the middle.

 

[freescooter]

I could be wrong but I thought Buss withdrew last year to care for a sick parent and played in 2015. So last year was his sit out year as a hardship case.

I get that we might need bodies but does anyone else have concerns that we are takin 3 1AA transfers? Not knocking Edsall for doing it but I am concerned that The only guy in America who wAs worse than Pasaualoni didn't recruit too well either

 

[huskymedic]

I could be wrong but I thought Buss withdrew last year to care for a sick parent and played in 2015. So last year was his sit out year as a hardship case.

They changed hardship rules a few years ago - they now add the eligibility @ the end if there is a qualifying situation/event. (Again - not knowing the specific finite detail in his circumstances and it is the NCAA so consistency can be a challenge)

 

[UconnMICK]

Chaney video. Based on his t-shirt this has been in the pipeline for a while.

The only other marine biologist I know...

Seinfeld - Marine Biologist

 

[Stinger92860]

Interesting to put Pryor on defense considering how many DBs we have coming in this year and now next year. He looks Robbie Frey like in the highlight reel for the RB position and I would think we need more bodies at RB anyway.

I thought the same thing, looks like Robbie.

 

[Exit 4]

Are we sure all of these new names are on scholarship? I could see Steer as a walk on.

 

[Stainmaster]

I could be wrong but I thought Buss withdrew last year to care for a sick parent and played in 2015. So last year was his sit out year as a hardship case.

I get that we might need bodies but does anyone else have concerns that we are takin 3 1AA transfers? Not knocking Edsall for doing it but I am concerned that The only guy in America who wAs worse than Pasaualoni didn't recruit too well either

Not all of them are necessarily on scholarship. Brad Westmark (QB #18) transferred in from Marist last year and is still a walk-on AFAIK. I definitely think that compared to true FR walk-ons, they have a little more to bring to the table.

 

[Palatine]

19 defensive backs on the roster. Someone should surprise.

 

[Excalibur]

IIRC, we had a punter from Australia when we first moved to the Rent. I want to say Coles but I'm not sure (and it was just a punter).

HCREv2 is just taking a page out of HCREv1's book. Not our first Aussie.

Where have I heard that before?

 

[Coach J]

Here are his track times: Jarrell Chaney

I'm not an expert on these but my first impression from looking at these is that he's fast (consistent with what seems to be a theme in REv2.0 recruiting), but wouldn't be a breakaway guy at this level. It seems he's more of a good combination of speed and size. I hope he likes going across the middle.

If you check the video he either always makes the corner or never gets caught from behind. I didn't check his track times before I made the observation - but nobody ever caught him.

 

[ktuck911]

I could be wrong but I thought Buss withdrew last year to care for a sick parent and played in 2015. So last year was his sit out year as a hardship case.

Correct, but this kid was dominant while @ Duquesne. Him transferring up to us kinda reminds me of what's going on in men's College Basketball nowadays. Mid major kids transferring to high major schools and being productive... Hoping this will be the same for us with Buss now in the fold.

 

[ktuck911]

Are we sure all of these new names are on scholarship? I could see Steer as a walk on.

I agree here. He's an in state kid too so tuition and room and board, along a few grants, make it a little more affordable for him especially.

 

[HawkHusky]

I agree here. He's an in state kid too so tuition and room and board, along a few grants, make it a little more affordable for him especially.

Not to mention he could earn a scholarship if RE likes the effort/work he puts in.

 

[metsfan2323]

Chaney looks like a future scholarship player to me either as a WR or safety. Very impressed with his skills on defense actually (and offense), he's not afraid to hit. I see him as another Obi or Byron Jones (smart and well spoken). Great pick up by the staff.

 

[huskymedic]

>>Speaking of departures, Bristol's Ben Pryor, a redshirt freshman defensive back who was announced as one of the late additions to the program by Edsall on media day, is no longer on the roster. I've been able to confirm that he is no longer a part of the program.<<

 

[uconnphil2016]

>>Speaking of departures, Bristol's Ben Pryor, a redshirt freshman defensive back who was announced as one of the late additions to the program by Edsall on media day, is no longer on the roster. I've been able to confirm that he is no longer a part of the program.<<

Did he have time to unpack his bags?

 

[rich1122]

End or Tackle?

End of bench. Tackles anybody who tries to get water.