It wasn’t a very hard decision for 2015 Freedom (Fla.) defensive end Scott Patchan when he committed to Miami last weekend, but the timing was perfect.
“To be honest, with Miami they were a favorite and everyone was saying they were, but there was a few things I had to get done first. I had to have my brother and ask for his thoughts on his college experience because he’s had the experience and I had to ask questions.”
When asked for a reason behind the commitment, Patchan cited Miami’s camaraderie as the best aspect.
“Every school talks about a family feel and I’ve been to a few of the schools; I’ve been to USF, I’ve been to FIU, I’ve been to UCF and I can really say that Miami feels like a family. You walk into the locker room after games and their are guys that don’t even known you coming up to you and asking what’s up. It gives you a bond with them and on top of that the coaches care about you.”
The 6’5 225 pound end prospect spoke a little bit about his own expectations for when he arrives in Coral Gables.
“With the scheme, I’ll have a chance to come in an possibly start my freshman year. I don’t plan on redshirting, I plan on competing hard and earning a spot on that defense and contribute my freshman year.”
While the commitment is solid according to Patchan, he still plans to use his official visits, but assures ‘Canes fans there’s no worry.
“I’ll probably take visits here and there, I don’t see myself flipping. It’s a solid commitment and I’ll take a few of my official visits, I don’t even know who I think I’m going to see.”
The Freedom high school product got the opportunity to watch the Hurricanes in action this past weekend during their spring game and gave his thoughts on the team.
“I thought the defense has improved tremendously since last year. I thought (Anthony) Chickillo did well, I watched him a lot. Denzel Perryman, wow he had some big hits; Tyriq McCord did well also. Seeing all that was good, and the running back #44 (Walter Tucker) was running some dudes over, so him and Duke Johnson could make a great 1-2 punch.”
After analyzing the team, Patchan gave his expectations for Miami’s 2014 season.
“I think they’re going to try and improve in the win and loss column from last year and they’re going to try and compete for a BCS bowl game.”
As far as a message for ‘Cane fans, Patchan gave his pledge.
“I’m ready to be a ‘Cane and I’m ready to bring ‘The U’ back. It’s already back I should say and I’m excited to be apart of the green and orange and represent Miami.”
“To be honest, with Miami they were a favorite and everyone was saying they were, but there was a few things I had to get done first. I had to have my brother and ask for his thoughts on his college experience because he’s had the experience and I had to ask questions.”
When asked for a reason behind the commitment, Patchan cited Miami’s camaraderie as the best aspect.
“Every school talks about a family feel and I’ve been to a few of the schools; I’ve been to USF, I’ve been to FIU, I’ve been to UCF and I can really say that Miami feels like a family. You walk into the locker room after games and their are guys that don’t even known you coming up to you and asking what’s up. It gives you a bond with them and on top of that the coaches care about you.”
The 6’5 225 pound end prospect spoke a little bit about his own expectations for when he arrives in Coral Gables.
“With the scheme, I’ll have a chance to come in an possibly start my freshman year. I don’t plan on redshirting, I plan on competing hard and earning a spot on that defense and contribute my freshman year.”
While the commitment is solid according to Patchan, he still plans to use his official visits, but assures ‘Canes fans there’s no worry.
“I’ll probably take visits here and there, I don’t see myself flipping. It’s a solid commitment and I’ll take a few of my official visits, I don’t even know who I think I’m going to see.”
The Freedom high school product got the opportunity to watch the Hurricanes in action this past weekend during their spring game and gave his thoughts on the team.
“I thought the defense has improved tremendously since last year. I thought (Anthony) Chickillo did well, I watched him a lot. Denzel Perryman, wow he had some big hits; Tyriq McCord did well also. Seeing all that was good, and the running back #44 (Walter Tucker) was running some dudes over, so him and Duke Johnson could make a great 1-2 punch.”
After analyzing the team, Patchan gave his expectations for Miami’s 2014 season.
“I think they’re going to try and improve in the win and loss column from last year and they’re going to try and compete for a BCS bowl game.”
As far as a message for ‘Cane fans, Patchan gave his pledge.
“I’m ready to be a ‘Cane and I’m ready to bring ‘The U’ back. It’s already back I should say and I’m excited to be apart of the green and orange and represent Miami.”
