Weekend QB Visitor
This just in from Sam Webb over on the Twitter:
Hearing another youngster slated to visit #Michigan today. Beaver Falls, PA QB Chandler Kincade. The 2014 signal caller is committed to Pitt
There was a rumor over on Rivals that Michigan was getting a visitor this weekend that is currently committed to another school, and that there was a chance he could flip. Beaver Falls = Namath, FYI.
Thoughts?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:08 PM ^
Depth is always good. 6'4" 210 lbs looks promising too. Good thing we don't have a gentleman's agreement with the Big East, lol.
Edit: Film
February 24th, 2012 at 1:12 PM ^
Looks like he has a really strong arm, especially since these are his sophomore year highlights. I like #15's downfield blocking on the third play scramble td pass.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
...can be special. Think Marino, Kelly, Montana, Unitas and of course Beaver Falls own Joe Willie Namath.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
Obvious caveat about Terrelle Pryor nonwithstanding.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:21 PM ^
it was a western part but didnt Henne come from there also? I know he was 0-4 versus Ohio but IMO he was a great QB for us.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
Henne came from Wilson, which is South-eastern PA
February 24th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
The beginning of the film says 2010 highlights, so I think the first few at the very least are even freshman year highlights.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:26 PM ^
I'm sorry, my brain hasn't adjusted to the fact we're looking at 2014 recruits just weeks after 2012 signing day. This is tremendous.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:07 PM ^
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February 24th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
Seeing as hes a 2014 kid, Im not sure why we would be just trying to add depth...
February 24th, 2012 at 1:11 PM ^
If he's 2014, I'd assume he's projected to be pretty good. We aren't gonna offer some middling recruit this early.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
The assumption would be guaranteed redshirt, not looking to get real playing time until 2016 at the earliest. I assume he's a potential four star or above.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:10 PM ^
According to Scout he is 6'4" and 210 lbs. I love having Shane as a part of the 2013 class, but I hope we can continue to bring in high caliber quarterbacks to provide lots of competition. That's what wins games, having the best compete against the best.
Edit: Barely beat by several people. Damn, too slow today.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
Any take on who starts in 2013?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
Not sure if you are serious, but Gardner starts in 2013. He will have been in the system for a few years and redshirting Morris will give him time to learn the offense and gain some strength.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:27 PM ^
If Morris redshirts, we have Gardner starting, Bellomy as backup and . . .?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
and Morris burns the redshirt if he's needed.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:46 PM ^
If Devin is the starter at the beginning of the season (and most feel he will), then you play him and keep Bellomy as your emergency back-up - as in the back up who goes in for a couple plays if Devin gets a little banged up, or the guy who finished out a game if Devin gets a small injury of the game is out of hand.
However, if Devin had a major injury midseason where he'd miss multiple full games, the coaches might reassess at that point and play Morris over Bellomy if they felt he was ready.
Keep in mind, too, that Bellomy might be a better college QB in 2013 than Morris. He'll have two full years in the offense, and a couple extra years working on his mechanics and gelling with the receivers, RBs and OLs. Morris could certainly catch him in as little as a year's time, but it's not a stretch to think he'll be the third best QB on the team as a true frosh.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:03 PM ^
Completely agreed. That is how I see it as well.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
Morris would be third string if needed. Just like this year when we had Denard, Devin and Bellomy.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
Lottsa options but Swieca for the win
13 | Ben Fry | QB | 5-10 | 178 | FR | Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. (Grosse Pointe South) |
8 | Alex Swieca | QB | 6-1 | 210 | FR | New York, NY (The Frisch School) |
7 | Devin Gardner | QB | 6-4 | 205 | SO | Detroit, Mich. (Inkster) |
4 | Steve Wilson | QB | 5-11 | 180 | RS JR | White Lake, Mich. (Lakeland) |
3 | Russell Bellomy | QB | 6-3 | 189 | FR | Arlington, Texas (Martin) |
February 24th, 2012 at 2:09 PM ^
Not so fast my friend....
what have you seen in Devin Gardner that makes you think he should be a starting qb in the Big Ten? I think Shane has an EXCELLENT chance of being the starter. Garner has shown poor decision making in the few appearances he has made.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:45 PM ^
You said it right there, "poor decision making in the few appearances he has made." Gardner will have more experience than Morris will at that time. Anything can happen, but when you have a guy that has been in the system for a few years against a true freshman, the more experienced guy is usually going to win out. Remember, Gardner was a former 5* quarterback out of high school as well.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 PM ^
What have you seen in Shane that makes you think he should be a starting qb in the Big Ten? Devin was pretty impressive in high school as well.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:10 PM ^
Nothing.... but from what I've seen out of Devin, I don't want him to be our starting QB. BUTTTT he does have another full year of being a backup to gain more experience, I just think his decision making is iffy
February 24th, 2012 at 3:18 PM ^
lol flamebait... really?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:50 PM ^
degrated was funny.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:12 PM ^
http://wisconsin.scout.com/a.z?s=193&p=8&c=1&nid=5671166
Scott Orndoff is the Wisco TE commit. He is listed as a soft verbal and has a Michigan offer.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
Kincade was recruited by Tony Gibson per Rivals and it would make sense for him to look around after Gibson left for Arizona.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
I'm that guy this time.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:16 PM ^
interesting dilemma for the staff. 2014 in state QB who has interest in M, MSU, and Wisky and is highly regarded. Hoke and company must not be confident in getting Chance that they would be willing to risk losing him to a conference member or maybe they just like Kincade more.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:17 PM ^
Maybe Kincade just likes US that much.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
Or we might take 2 QBs in 2014.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
This makes a lot of sense. Especially if Morris doesn't red-shirt.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
2014 QB DeShone Kizer from Toledo Catholic Central seems to have high interest in Michigan.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
If they don't take two QBs this year it makes sense next year they'd consider taking two for depth reasons.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
February 24th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
In that uniform, all I can think is "black Joe Bauserman."
However, his highlights demonstrate that now, as a high school sophomore, he has a better arm than Bauserman could ever dream of.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:13 PM ^
February 24th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Does anyone have know who else is visiting this weekend?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:54 PM ^
My thought is this kid looks legit and bring him on. Good pocket awareness and movement. Looks accurate from highlights. Decent arm. And he can see everthing on the field at 6'4". I like it!
February 24th, 2012 at 5:07 PM ^
Weren't they trying to get a medical redshirt for Gardner? Whatever happened with that?
Edit: Flamebait?? Ok, I know I'm new around here, but please explain to me how my legit question is flamebait? Is it that dumb of a question?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:12 PM ^
and I have not heard too much about this guy. That being said - he is only entering his Jr. year. Beaver Falls typically has a few D1 prospects every year.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:42 PM ^
I completely agree. This is the first time I'd seen anyone state that Morris could be the #3 in 13'. I love everything about this kid but I just don't expect him to be ready day 1. I also think people forget how highly rated Gardner was coming in. If D-Rob hadn't come to M, I suspect we'd be very happy with Gardner. I think he has a chance to be very solid, a great leader and great mentor for Morris. If so, we've got the best of both worlds.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:22 PM ^
If Morris beats out Gardner AND Bellomy in 2013, I for one will be very surprised.
Have any of you seen Bellomy play ? Don't discount this kid.... and regarding Gardner, he'll have a multi year headstart on Morris. In fact, I expect Morris to be redshirted.
Recruiting hype is very overrated.... people always assume the latest and greatest, will beat out the guy before him. Not knocking Morris here for any sob sister out there reading this.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:07 PM ^
Why are so many people down on Gardner?
He looked like a young, inexperienced QB that was overly amped up in the handful of plays he ran this season. Maybe because that's what he is. He's got all the tools, and spent 2011 learning. He'll probably spend most of 2012 learning and practicing too. I think there's a good chance that Team 134 won't need Morris, because they'll have an outstanding QB with a strong arm and the legs to make defenses pay for rushing him.
Sounds like the coaches are fairly high on Bellomy's skills too. If we want national championships, we want Morris to be able to redshirt a year and then not play his RS freshman year ... and then own the Big Ten for the next three seasons.