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FB Recruiting ***INsider: Danny O'Neil***

jason stamm

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Guys, I caught up with one of the Bearcats' recent offers, Cathedral (Ind.) three-star quarterback Danny O'Neil. He's now up to 9 offers, which also includes Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue, Indiana and Illinois.

First off, it's a big deal any time a quarterback is offered, because you don't usually take more than one in a class. But UC seems to like what it sees in O'Neil so far, particularly offensive coordinator Gino Guidugli, who's the main recruiter here.

O'Neil told me he hasn't visited UC this fall, but has been a few times before. He was at a game last season and also went for an unofficial visit this spring. O'Neil cited program success, along with the move to the Big 12 as a couple of reasons why he's interested. And he also said he has a good relationship with Guidugli. O'Neil said Guidugli "has a super high football IQ and he's obviously good at calling plays, because of how well his offense has done the past few years."

There's only been a few visits this fall from O'Neil and most notably, he went to Kentucky twice, the last being for the South Carolina game. If there's any early favorite, that's it. O'Neil loves offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and how his offense compares to Kyle Shanahan's offense with the 49ers. He also cited the success Will Levis has had and how he believes it's getting him ready for the NFL.

Most recently, O'Neil was at Wisconsin and likes offensive coordinator Bobby Engram. Of course, the Badgers are in the middle of a coaching search, though if Jim Leonhard stays on, there's a good chance Engram does, too. O'Neil has also been to Purdue and Indiana this season. Next up, Engram will be at Penn State Nov. 26 for its game against Michigan State. There's a chance he could get to others before then, but that's the only one set.

It's hard to know where UC stands until he gets back for a visit. It does help that he has some familiarity, but UC needs him either for a game coming up or January for a junior day. Right now, I think the Bearcats are in the middle of the pack here, but we'll see.
 
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