Class of 2020 QB Dan Villari (NY/Michigan) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/11/22)

[Chip]

Without being too mean, this is a significant upgrade to Dillon Markiewicz, no?

Of course, the biggest prize is the QB coach who will be developing him.

 

[DPCuse]

I hope it doesn’t spook Lamson. However, if it does, that means Villari is probably the real deal in which case, I’d be happier than heck.

 

[cuse309]

Zero chance we land this QB without the addition of Beck.

 

[tep624]

Villari’s career here will be fun to follow with Beck’s pedigree. Did the QB master find another gem? In any event we needed more competition in the QB room so this is a nice development to see.

Other thing to add is that this staff we have now (Anae/Beck) are on record of liking to recruit great athletes at QB and let the chips fall. And he does fit that bill size/athleticism wise.

 

[rocklloyd]

The avatar switch worked!

 

[cuse309]

My questions about his recruitment still haven't been answered. (Like, why didn't we offer him in HS.)

But, then, the board doesn't exist to answer my questions.

I have one more, though:

Is Ristorante Grimaldi still in business? Somehow, that seems like an appropriate question following this commitment.

Odd recruiting profile on 247. Only rated an 84 out of H.S. Those guys typically get offers from mid majors, and a handful of (I hate to say it) lower tier P5 schools like us, Purdue, Indiana, etc. His lone P5 offer was from a bluish blood program in Michigan, and then a handful of FCS schools, and a few G6. Crootin confuses me.
At the very least, he will push Shrader, and the other QBs to compete, and bring out their best.

 

[money3189]

Poor kid wanted to commit Sunday. He had to wait for an edit.

 

[orangefog]

Poor kid wanted to commit Sunday. He had to wait for an edit.

Jim Brown had the same problem.

 

[money3189]

My questions about his recruitment still haven't been answered. (Like, why didn't we offer him in HS.)

But, then, the board doesn't exist to answer my questions.

I have one more, though:

Is Ristorante Grimaldi still in business? Somehow, that seems like an appropriate question following this commitment.

He had a great senior year. Cuse came in late like other teams but there wasnt much info on him. Michigan had a commit that medically retired so they added Villari in place of him. They liked his potential. None of us know how good he will be but its a QB that the new staff wanted. Theyve had success with QB's with similar skill sets.

 

[sutomcat]

4 years left, yeah this could be great for him and for SU. Hope we have great competition this year. Will he enroll for Spring?

I would be shocked if he does not enroll for the spring semester and play spring football. He didn’t come here to be a backup. If he wants a legit shot at the starting job, he needs to be on campus ASAP.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The avatar switch worked!

As the arbiter of recruiting credit, yes, I give you this one 100%.

 

[NJneer12]

No more Italian QBs please.

And yes that's a joke.
What?
What are you lookin' at?

Hopefully we've made him an offer he can't refuse.

Well you're on the list.

 

[storange]

Those guys were funny, The “Dora the Explorer “ quote was just hilarious

 

[upperdeck]

Not worried about the WRs. Of the 10 scholarship WRs 9 are freshman or sophomores. Come fall they'll have another spring under their belt and an offseason of weight room. They just need some time and reps. Lets hope now we get a great teacher for them. There's no more smurfs. Unit is starting to look the part.

rSO Anthony Queeley 6-2 205
FR Umari Hatcher 6-3 170
FR Kendall Long 6-2 210
SR Devaughn Cooper 5-11 175
FR Trebor Pena 6-0 185
SO Isaiah Jones 6-4 205
FR Damien Alford 6-6 215
rFR Courtney Jackson 5-11 185
FR Ja'Vontae Williams 6-1 210
FR Oronde Gadsden 6-5 210

our young WRs kinda looked like Bamas did last night.. confused and dropping passes. young Wrs being young

 

[721Comstock]

The avatar switch worked!

 

[OrangeTarheel]

That QB room is full! Sounds from the SI articles like he’s got a good work ethic and a couple years of training on him. Mr Beck work your magic.

 

[721Comstock]

Those guys were funny, The “Dora the Explorer “ quote was just hilarious

OMG!!! That commentary was hysterical!

“How y’all get stiff-armed twice on the same play?!”

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Redshirted in 2020 (but it doesn't count)
Played only 4 games in 2021.

Very low miles, and he's still got that new car smell.

 

[RoatanCuse]

Name a passing QB other than Nassib whom had success at SU.

A kid named McNabb?

 

[OrangePA]

Coach Kinder is from LI and played QB at SU, so he might be playing a role in this.

Villari threw for a little over 1300 yards and 13 TDs as a senior at Plainridge. The thing that made himself special was his running. He ran for over 1500 yards and 25 TDs as a senior. A guy who is 6’4, 235 and can throw and run would be a great fit for the offense we are putting in here. He could line up at QB, WR, TE, H-back. You name it. As Money says, Coach Anae and Coach Beck are good at identifying useful pieces for the offense and tweaking things to leverage the weapons they have.

Villari is the type of guy they could carve out a role for and leverage his unique talents really well. I think we are selling him on this and if he likes what he hears, we have a great chance to bring him in.

I like the way he throws. Much better technique than our present starter

 

[corpjet]

Can we run the wishbone with nothing but QBs?

Asking for a friend, seriously though can you image the sets, formations and plays that Anae’s is going to come up with for the Shredder and this kid!

 

[cuse309]

Name a passing QB other than Nassib whom had success at SU.

Todd Philcox baby!

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Can we run the wishbone with nothing but QBs?

Asking for a friend, seriously though can you image the sets, formations and plays that Ana’s is going to come up with for the Shredder and this kid!

Isn’t the multiple running-throwing options out of the backfield more of a single wing?

 

[GoSU96]

Wow, nice get.

 

[OrangePA]

Name a passing QB other than Nassib whom had success at SU.

McPherson, Graves, Philcox were all very good passers.

And, of course, McNabb