Minchey officially Irish!
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This is an important pick up. I really like his film. Hard to believe the Vols didn't go after him harder. Very clean fundamentals and a nice throwing motion. Really good arm strength. He is more of a pocket passer than a runner, but he looks like he can pick up an occasional first down with his legs. He has a really solid lower body. Hopefully he has a high football IQ, but I guess we will see.
Vols have a higher ranked QB from SoCal. Minchey looks great though, big pick up.
Explain to me how rivals has him as a 3 star? The only recruiting service that does not have him as a 4 star. Chosen as one of the best 11 QB's in the country by the Elite 11 folks and scored well against that competition. How are they so shitty at ranking Kenny? Do they even watch tape? Morons.
We really needed a warm body at QB in this year's class after striking out on our top targets. Mincheys commitment is a big upgrade relative to some of the other guys we were going after as a plan B and for that I am grateful.
Rivals really missing the boat on his ranking! Haven't they watched M's film! 3*!!!! Oh, well -- Rivals had Joe Burrow as a 3* too and that worked out pretty well. Read an article from a QB coach who has worked with him and he made this comparison:
"In my opinion, he's kind of a Joe Burrow type of guy. Everything is smooth and easy. He never looks rattled. Like Burrow, he could have eight guys around him in the pocket and he looks like he's at a tea party. He's just chillin' in the pocket and that is how Kenny is. He's just calm in the midst of chaos no matter who is around him, what the score is and what's going on around him in the drive. He's just smooth, steady and poised."
"In my opinion, he's kind of a Joe Burrow type of guy. Everything is smooth and easy. He never looks rattled. Like Burrow, he could have eight guys around him in the pocket and he looks like he's at a tea party. He's just chillin' in the pocket and that is how Kenny is. He's just calm in the midst of chaos no matter who is around him, what the score is and what's going on around him in the drive. He's just smooth, steady and poised."
Listen to John Garcia on today's IB podcast. SI has him as a top 5 QB in the class. He outperformed all of the big names at the Elite 11.
Also, for perspective SI99 has Minchey above Arnold. Both as top100 prospects. Minchey at #80 overall player.
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Agreed, watch his film, the guy drops dimes all over the field. Not a cannon but inside 50 yards, he has pinpoint accuracy, I've never seen from a HS player. He a feel for the pocket and touch. Mayer would have four more TDs this year if Minch was throwing to him!
Good job…great job by Rees to get a QB of this quality this late.
Has a weird motion, like he is throwing darts -- but it works, don't you think Telx?
This is game-changing recruiting. A kid who is undervalued and has a very high ceiling. He checks all the boxes (by my standards anyway). It puts ND over the top in solidifying the class. Well done.
they did want him, but they got Nico. I think Kenny was more of an insurance plan for them.
Watching his film, he throws with ease, hits his receivers in stride and as you said, can run when needed. Very encouraging.
The in stride is what I noticed. I know its highlights but honestly I am tired of QB's not being able to hit the receiver in stride. Delivery is a little odd / does not look like he is gunning it but the balls just drop in on a dime.
doesn't bother me - I like the quick release. much rather have that than a Tebow wind-up... he seems to generate power with his legs and torso as well - not all arm... nice touch on the deep ball that way.
I agree. He measured 6’2.5 and 215 during his visit. Kid has a strong lower body, and that will only get stronger. He already throws with good velocity and distance, but expect we’ll see improvement in both as Balis works to strengthen his lower body.
That kid tried to commit and transfer to every D1 program in CF. Think he ended up 3rd or 4th string at his last stop. 🤣
Gotta be pleased with this commitment. I can only speak for myself. I didn’t see this coming. Like most of you I found out that he decommitted from Pitt and ND was now in the mix. I’m a big believer in competition. Next year you’ll have two upper class QBs in Pyne and Buchner. Add Minchey and now you’ll have a legit competition for the starting job. That’s how you get better as a team. Fighting for a starting spot, then the whole team wins. Look at the competition at RB. It took s few games to gel, but you see how well the running backs are playing as well as the offensive line. Now let’s go the Southern Cal and get the win. Go Irish!!
His tape is damn near perfect for a HS QB. Nothing to critique much and that seems to be what most analysts think including Garcia. He does everything well. That’s all based on his junior film. Pair that with his Elite 11 performance and I actually don’t know how he’s not a consensus 5 star QB. Rivals literally must not analyze QBs. This kid was a miss and flew under the radar all recruiting cycle bc he shut everyone down besides Pitt.
It's still going to be up to Rees to develop him and get the most out of him. That's what concerns me, and why I'm not completely hyped about this commitment.
I truly have never understood this critique of Rees. He has a 5’9 QB with a similar completion % to Bryce Young. While Pyne is horribly undersized an out of his league, he’s far exceeding his ceiling imo. Same with Book. Book had no business making it to the league. He was a table scrap 3 star nobody that became the record holder at ND. Buchner played 2 games. Rees has done more for QB development than just about anyone in the country bc he has won with scrubs.
My critique of Rees is his boredom play calling that cost us Marshall and Stanford. Also his poor recruiting. That seems to be changing. Never have I hated in his development. Although, this critique remains pervasive for some reason. I think people that pay attention can see he’s done pretty swell considering his crop of talent. He’s had next to nothing to work with.
This is really is a good get. I'd take this guy over Dante Moore any day of week. Straight up, no handicap, he's just better...
