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Post by elp525 on Jan 20, 2010 6:15:33 GMT -5
By Jason Smith
January 18, 2010
The Tennessean
MUS quarterback Barry Brunetti has cut his college choices to two -- Mississippi State and West Virginia.
Memphis University School senior quarterback Barry Brunetti had said all along his commitment to West Virginia was a firm one.
But that was before the 6-0, 207-pound U.S. Army All-American and Division 2-AA Mr. Football winner made an official visit over the weekend to Starkville, Miss., where Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen apparently rolled out the red carpet for Brunetti.
"(Mullen) doesn't have a quarterback who can do both like I can -- run and throw. That's what he needs badly," said Brunetti, whom Rivals.com ranks the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback prospect nationally and the No. 2 overall prospect in the state.
"He didn't promise me I'd start. He just said the competition would be wide open and he needs somebody who can run and throw."
Brunetti committed to West Virginia in June after also considering scholarship offers from Chattanooga, Duke, Marshall, Mississippi State, Penn State, Purdue, Tulsa and the University of Memphis.
Verbal commitments are non-binding, meaning Brunetti can sign with another school on Feb. 3, the first day of the national signing period.
"I'm going to make my final decision after my in-home visits, when coach Mullen comes in this coming Sunday and (West Virginia head) coach (Bill) Stewart comes in next week," said Brunetti.
"(The visit to Starkville) was good. I loved it. I met a lot of the players and got a chance to meet people around the campus, and everybody was nice and genuine. It made you feel at home there on the campus.
"It's better than what I thought it was."
As a senior, Brunetti passed for 2,257 yards, 23 touchdowns and one interception in 241 attempts. He also rushed for 513 yards and 13 touchdowns, leading MUS to its second straight undefeated season and D2-AA state title.
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Post by WVUMntneerJim on Jan 21, 2010 0:27:39 GMT -5
Oh shit... I hope he chooses us. I would hate to lose this guy.
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Post by elp525 on Jan 21, 2010 8:33:31 GMT -5
We do seem to be on the wrong side of people changing their commitments as of late.
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Post by smiteedawgwv on Jan 21, 2010 14:02:57 GMT -5
This shit happens every year at this time, kids change their minds. I didn't know what the hell I wanted to do when I was 18 either. Looking at the big picture, Geno will most likely be the man for the next 3 years and another highly rated QB (Johnson) coming in as well, he would probably have a better chance playing at Miss St. so I wish him well whatever he decides. You honestly can't expect to keep every kid that gives us a verbal. I can't even remember the kids name now that was coming last year, then Tennessee and ended up red shirting at Clemson. We're better off with Geno. I don't like to lose commits either but whatever happens will happen and we'll be fine so no need to stress over it!
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Post by mountaineer501 on Jan 21, 2010 20:05:30 GMT -5
I agree Smitee. With Johnson coming in to back up Geno we'll be all right. We may need the slot for someone else. We have a couple of QB on the bench already that will probablely never get to play but could see action elsewhere. That's not really fair to a kid good enough to play at the college level.
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Post by mountaineerinpa on Jan 21, 2010 21:18:28 GMT -5
Yeah it is true that we have a stable of capable QBs, and having Brunetti is all that important. true he is a grewat athlete but I am more concerned about some of the other recruits.
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Post by mountaineerinpa on Jan 25, 2010 17:28:39 GMT -5
WE GOT BRUNETTI!!!! YAY
Brunetti Announces College Decision
Updated: Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 3:40 PM CST
Published : Monday, 25 Jan 2010, 3:36 PM CST
The division 2 AA State Champion MUS Owls added more hardware to their trophy case today, as Max Preps, a California company that ranks HS football teams, honored the Owls, saying they are 17th best team in the nation.
It was a big day for their Quarterback Barry Brunetti too, as he was named to Parade Magazines All America Team after piling up over 2,700 yards of offense with 36 touchdowns.
As for where he'll play next year, Brunetti decided to make it official today, telling FOX13 that he'll be a West Virginia Mountaineer.
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Post by WVUMntneerJim on Jan 25, 2010 18:40:25 GMT -5
Yep, got a text message from a buddy of mine and I was elated to read that text today.
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