Class of 2016 QB Anthony Brown (NJ) verbal to Boston College

[JrodCuse]

Strangely, this one doesn't really upset me at all. Maybe it's because it's so early and a lot can change. I have a feeling this one isn't over.

 

[cuseguy]

Strangely, this one doesn't really upset me at all. Maybe it's because it's so early and a lot can change. I have a feeling this one isn't over.

Feel the opposite. I think it's over.

Just hoping we go lucky with Womack and Dungey.

 

[orangeinjersey]

If I take my orange colored glasses off,

BC has an offensive identity
BC and Addazzio have proven results
Addazzio just signed an extension.

SU hasnt hired a new AD
HCSS and co are coming off 3 win season
SU offense was awful at best last year
Lester is running a new system in his first year

I can see why Brown would pick BC. Granted, no one knows what the future holds, but looking at situation right NOW, BC looks to be the better fit for a QB like him.

 

[O-pulse]

 

[tep624]

Womack and Dungey are exciting recruits that have a lot of promise and talent (be it raw or refined).

However, Brown is a level of QB recruit that wouldn't be scared to come here and compete against those two. Not saying Brown is better, but all three are high level prospects.

Personally, I prefer Dungey over all 3 but have the belief that Womack will be great. I bet Brown will be versatile and dynamic, just hope he gets up after the first blitz we send his way.

You just agreed with a post that said that none of the current players or commits are the answer, then post that you think Womack will be great and you like Dungey even better than him - huh?

 

[tep624]

For me, my eyes. I don't see any current players or commits being the answer.

Fair enough. I personally love Womacks video. The only thing that concerns me is the small town/level of play issue, but his video is better than any QB recruit in recent memory. Brown included.

 

[Trueblue25]

You just agreed with a post that said that none of the current players or commits are the answer, then post that you think Womack will be great and you like Dungey even better than him - huh?

Oooooo I read "better" instead of "lesser" on the quoted post. Yikes. My bad. Stand by what I said otherwise.

 

[bcubs9497]

QB protection hasn't been the issue, it's been run blocking.

Maybe, but in losing 3 QBs to injury and ending the season with a true freshman one can infer that the OL wasn't quite doing a smashing job. Not their fault, either, as the OL had many injury issues of their own.

 

[DJHAK232]

You would think that a good quarterback would want to play with a running back like Washington. If the dominoes "do" start falling and we get some top 3 star and any more 4 stars, we should still get a decent QB. There is no way nobody doesn't want to hand the ball of to Robert.

We need to win games this year to really convince these recruits that this program is really going to change.

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

 

[Trueblue25]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

Assuming you're talking about Hilliman, Washington still has a substantially more impressive offer sheet.

 

[retro44]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

Washington stopped the at no.44 on his profile and i believe he had well over 60 offers. EXTREMELY HARD TO BEAT THAT WHEN ALL THE TOP PROGRAMS OFFERED.

 

[jekelish]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

Robert Washington has the most offers of any RB prospect in the class of 2016. Good try, though.

 

[Trueblue25]

Robert Washington has the most offers of any RB prospect in the class of 2016. Good try, though.

He's arguing that BC is in a better situation because they had a better prospect than Washington come in last year and already prove himself a stud at running back, Hilliman.

Honestly though, comparing footage and offers I like Robert. Bama/LSU/OSU coaches aren't often wrong on I spy'ing talent.

 

[CuseLegacy]

We are overlooking BC and Addazio. We are forgetting that Addazio was one of Madei's coaches, and O-line at that. The line protects the QB. There is enormous respect for Addazio amongst the 90's SU football alumni. Many if not most wanted to see him at SU. BC has historically recruited NJ VERY well.

Hate to throw it into the mix, but Madei is against the Restore44 movement and sides with his teammate McNabb. Don't think that really had much influence, but it's not great for him to have fresh in his mind when a recruit like Brown asks for last minute advice.

Just from a few tweets that I saw I got the feeling Madei was not happy about the fans pushing Haskins over Brown.

 

[jekelish]

Honestly, if the fact that some fans were suddenly dreaming big about getting one of the top 5 QBs in the country is what ultimately pushed him away, that's exceptionally weak.

 

[javadoc]

If I take my orange colored glasses off,

BC has an offensive identity
BC and Addazzio have proven results
Addazzio just signed an extension.

SU hasnt hired a new AD
HCSS and co are coming off 3 win season
SU offense was awful at best last year
Lester is running a new system in his first year

I can see why Brown would pick BC. Granted, no one knows what the future holds, but looking at situation right NOW, BC looks to be the better fit for a QB like him.

Here's what bugs me about the situation. Several knowledgeable folks here have said that the BC staff treated multiple recruits like s, and it would be nice if being a as a coach had consequences. Recruits keep buying into it, there is no incentive to be better.

 

[orangencpolice]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

I also said if we get commitments from other high profile recruits, not just Washington. I don't care what BC has. We have Washington and a good quarterback will want to play with him. Read the post. Good players want to play with other good players.

 

[orangencpolice]

Just from a few tweets that I saw I got the feeling Madei was not happy about the fans pushing Haskins over Brown.

Too bad. All of the 4-5 star recruits that go to the big boy programs don't shy away from the competition. Brown seems pretty competitive. I hope that is not why he chose BC.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Too bad. All of the 4-5 star recruits that go to the big boy programs don't shy away from the competition. Brown seems pretty competitive. I hope that is not why he chose BC.

He simply liked BC more. Let's not over think this. Addazio is going to recruit the best players he can find year after year (just like Shafer). If a recruit doesn't perform, he wont make a dent in the depth chat, I don't care if you're Womack, Haskins, Brown or whoever.

 

[ArchDuke]

Honestly, if the fact that some fans were suddenly dreaming big about getting one of the top 5 QBs in the country is what ultimately pushed him away, that's exceptionally weak.

Can I like this ^^^^^^more than once?
Seriously, if people are that thin skinned then go somewhere else where you feel you're better suited or liked. I'll say this, I can't imagine that this is what made Brown's decision, or caused Madei to sway Brown towards BC (unless Madei just doesn't care for his Alma Mater, which I also doubt). If it is the case though, I'd rather root for someone who wants to be here and is more confident in themselves and worry less about other people's opinions, regardless if they're rated as highly or not. Don't know why, but I find it really annoying that a case could be made that Brown made a decision based on some fans wanting a top 25 nationally rated player at the same position as him instead of only wanting him. The coaching staff already told him he was their number one guy at QB.

Rant over, sorry.

 

[ArchDuke]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

So, if you really believe this then what you're saying is you're a really big fan of your program and less of a fan of reality. There's nothing wrong with being a fan of either one really, or both for that matter. However, if you're going to choose the former exclusively then people outside your own fan base really aren't going to take you serious. Just food for thought.

 

[DJHAK232]

So, if you really believe this then what you're saying is you're a really big fan of your program and less of a fan of reality. There's nothing wrong with being a fan of either one really, or both for that matter. However, if you're going to choose the former exclusively then people outside your own fan base really aren't going to take you serious. Just food for thought.

I don't really understand what you're saying here. All I was responding too was the poster earlier who said Brown should have gone to Cuse because they picked up a good RB recruit. A lot of schools have good RBs, including BC who picked up an elite RB last year, as Washington is this year.

 

[tep624]

You realize that BC has a RB with an offer sheet as good, if not better, than Washingtons and has already proven itself at the collegiate level, you're RB argument makes zero sense

Keep smoking that crack pipe superfan.

 

[orangencpolice]

I don't really understand what you're saying here. All I was responding too was the poster earlier who said Brown should have gone to Cuse because they picked up a good RB recruit. A lot of schools have good RBs, including BC who picked up an elite RB last year, as Washington is this year.

That is not what I said. Obviously reading is not one of your strong points. Lets see if your good at math. Hillman had 22 offers and Washington had (over) 41 offers. That's 21 more offers for Washington. Do you understand what I am saying here or are you still confused?

 

[tipphill]

too many comments to read so i will just say that i believe this is a significant loss. more so because we need a strong nj presence. the only saving grace in this is that he went t bc and not ru. our nj profile is critical to our success