EJ Barthel - Running Backs

[MtnHusker]

I posted this on Tater Island but I’ll post here as well since it’s worthwhile:

I am a UConn alumnus and thus watch every game.

What he did in this room this year is incredible. UConn at one point was down to their fourth and fifth string RBs because of injury and they still produced incredibly well. Took Robert Burns the Miami (FL) transfer and moved him to FB and did a spectacular job.

I would love if he can bring Victor Rosa with him. He’s Burkhead 2.0- CT HS player of the year in the class of 2022 and killed it as a freshman this year when he wasn’t supposed to even see the field.

I think this is a great get for us. Great recruiter too.

Thanks for posting that. Saves my OCD from going off and me going down a Rabbit Hole researching him

 

[Irv]

Another thought about this guy - Rhule said at presser he wanted to be in New Jersey. A guy with a reputation as a good recruiter at UConn might be coming to help fill that bill.

 

[djw004]

Definitely seems to be prioritizing recruiting.

So likely working to retain Mickey then.

I do like the focus on recruiting in light of all of the comments Mickey made all season about our roster just not being good enough. But man - taking on unproven guys that can recruit, at too high a clip, makes my PTSD flare up. Sounds a LOT like our RB coach before Applewhite

 

[djw004]

Another thought about this guy - Rhule said at presser he wanted to be in New Jersey. A guy with a reputation as a good recruiter at UConn might be coming to help fill that bill.

He's from Jersey. Played at Rutgers as well.

 

[panther07]

Article from when he left Penn State:

EJ Barthel Leaving Penn State to Become Running Backs Coach at Albany

A key member of Penn State’s backroom staff is heading out the door

www.blackshoediaries.com

"This is undoubtedly a tough blow for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions as Barthel is highly regarded in the recruiting world and has strong ties to the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas."

 

[iruletheskool]

He's from Jersey. Played at Rutgers as well.

could be a very savvy move

 

[Irv]

Yep. With New Jersey in the Big Ten footprint, we should be in there more.

 

[vailhusker]

Definitely seems to be prioritizing recruiting.

 

[MtnHusker]

He's from Jersey. Played at Rutgers as well.

Plus was the Recruiting Coordinator for Penn St. Player Personnel Director at Temple. He should have all kinds of connections in that area. Played ball at Rutgers & U Mass. Coached at William & Mary, Howard and Albany. He's gotta have great connections on the east coast.

 

[djw004]

Plus was the Recruiting Coordinator for Penn St. Player Personnel Director at Temple. He should have all kinds of connections in that area. Played ball at Rutgers & U Mass. Coached at William & Mary, Howard and Albany. He's gotta have great connections on the east coast.

Just hope we aren't selling out on the vision we heard yesterday about the need to be premier developers as well. But god I love the thought of having a top 10/15 roster to have that concern about.

 

[Seaofred92]

UConn ran for 5 yards per carry with their fourth string RB and a QB that throws for 107 YPG on an average of 5.2 YPA

When I tell you this guy can coach is *** off- he coaches his *** off.

 

[djw004]

UConn ran for 5 yards per carry with their fourth string RB and a QB that throws for 107 YPG on an average of 5.2 YPA

When I tell you this guy can coach is *** off- he coaches his *** off.

You can say ass here.

 

[MtnHusker]

Article from when he left Penn State:

EJ Barthel Leaving Penn State to Become Running Backs Coach at Albany

A key member of Penn State’s backroom staff is heading out the door

www.blackshoediaries.com

"This is undoubtedly a tough blow for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions as Barthel is highly regarded in the recruiting world and has strong ties to the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas."

Deer Lowered how refreshing to have all of these great Husker Junkies on this board sharing knowledge. Seems like on the other sites I was spending so much time researching coaches so I could educate and argue with the potatoes. Here others are doing work also.

After some quick reading up on him I'm definitely excited to see what he can do on the East Coast. Quality hire from a recruiting aspect.

 

[Seaofred92]

You can say ass here.

Ass 🙂

 

[herbsinator]

You can say ass here.

Ass tits shit fuck balls, it’s all allowed

 

[...TrueColors...]

Another thought about this guy - Rhule said at presser he wanted to be in New Jersey. A guy with a reputation as a good recruiter at UConn might be coming to help fill that bill.

How many players per year are we gonna sign from New Jersey ? 3? 4?

 

[herbsinator]

Article from when he left Penn State:

EJ Barthel Leaving Penn State to Become Running Backs Coach at Albany

A key member of Penn State’s backroom staff is heading out the door

www.blackshoediaries.com

"This is undoubtedly a tough blow for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions as Barthel is highly regarded in the recruiting world and has strong ties to the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas."

Damn this has me a little horned up. Like it or not, Rhule has a clear plan and vision.

 

[kyle23]

Ass tits shit fuck balls, it’s all allowed

 

[Daddy]

Ass 🙂

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

What the fuck?

Rhuler better know what he’s doing.