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Guys, I literally just got off the phone with Beerman, who was the headliner for UC and its official visits over the weekend. The lone four-star to have visited:
First off, Beerman said he hasn't put any top list out, but he's down to UC, Purdue, Michigan State, West Virginia and Rutgers. But it doesn't sound like he'll officially visit Rutgers and I honestly think this is down to the first two-- UC and Purdue.
As you all know, Beerman has been to campus in Clifton numerous times, since he lives so close. He told me the official visit was a recap of everything and taking one final look at the relationships he has with the players, the coaches and everyone in and around the program. Beerman told me THE selling point for UC is how close it is to home. He loves the idea of his family being able to see all of his games. And he told me he knows no other school could offer that.
The thing I hadn't realized was that while he talks to assistant coach Kerry Coombs a lot, here this spring, he's gotten close with assistant coach Cortney Braswell. Beerman said he's gotten to know Braswell and his wife and that especially between this weekend and when he visited for a spring practice in March, he really got to know Braswell. "He’s real," Beerman told me. "He’s not faking it for a recruit or lying. It makes me wanna play for him." Shout out here to Zach Grant and Jack Griffith as well, whom Beerman said he also loves. He told me both have done a great job of staying in contact and keeping him involved.
This coming weekend, Beerman will officially visit Purdue and June 14 he'll officially visit Michigan State. He told me it's not set, but he'll likely use an official on West Virginia June 21. One reason I say Rutgers is out is he doesn't plan to officially visit there. But I think he likes a few of the staff and said he's gonna try to work in an unofficial visit.
Beerman told me, "I think I have a good idea," of where he wants to go. I don't feel quite confident enough yet to Future Cast the Bearcats, but it's close. After this interview, I think UC is in front, with Purdue close behind. Michigan State and West Virginia are darkhorses. And I wouldn't rule any of those three out, since he's taking OVs there. But hearing what matters most to him, hearing him talk about UC, staying home, I think the Bearcats are the leaders.
Full story coming.
Guys, I literally just got off the phone with Beerman, who was the headliner for UC and its official visits over the weekend. The lone four-star to have visited:
As you all know, Beerman has been to campus in Clifton numerous times, since he lives so close. He told me the official visit was a recap of everything and taking one final look at the relationships he has with the players, the coaches and everyone in and around the program. Beerman told me THE selling point for UC is how close it is to home. He loves the idea of his family being able to see all of his games. And he told me he knows no other school could offer that.
The thing I hadn't realized was that while he talks to assistant coach Kerry Coombs a lot, here this spring, he's gotten close with assistant coach Cortney Braswell. Beerman said he's gotten to know Braswell and his wife and that especially between this weekend and when he visited for a spring practice in March, he really got to know Braswell. "He’s real," Beerman told me. "He’s not faking it for a recruit or lying. It makes me wanna play for him." Shout out here to Zach Grant and Jack Griffith as well, whom Beerman said he also loves. He told me both have done a great job of staying in contact and keeping him involved.
This coming weekend, Beerman will officially visit Purdue and June 14 he'll officially visit Michigan State. He told me it's not set, but he'll likely use an official on West Virginia June 21. One reason I say Rutgers is out is he doesn't plan to officially visit there. But I think he likes a few of the staff and said he's gonna try to work in an unofficial visit.
Beerman told me, "I think I have a good idea," of where he wants to go. I don't feel quite confident enough yet to Future Cast the Bearcats, but it's close. After this interview, I think UC is in front, with Purdue close behind. Michigan State and West Virginia are darkhorses. And I wouldn't rule any of those three out, since he's taking OVs there. But hearing what matters most to him, hearing him talk about UC, staying home, I think the Bearcats are the leaders.
Full story coming.
