2 QBs transferring from Pitt

[Original_RMC]

Thomas MacVitte
Will be a RS So next season
6'5"225lbs
Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller

Ben Dinucci
Will be a RS Jr next season
6'2" 220lbs
Wexford, PA/Pine-Richland

Guess who needs a QB next season....Duquesne.

Watch the Dukes land Dinucci while we are still waiting for a Head Coach to be named.

#JustVenting

 

[GoRMU]

As I recall, Ben Dinucci was verbally committed to Penn with no FBS offers. At the same time, RMU was near a commitment from a QB from Ohio. When Pat Narduzzi was hired, he needed to recruit a QB, few FBS caliber QBs were available at that point. Narduzzi grabbed Dinucci away from Penn, , and Penn then went after and got the QB from Ohio that RMU was after. That's the way I remember it, which may or may not be correct. And, yes, I would not be surprised at all to see Dinucci land at Duquesne. Maybe Banny and staff made a mistake by not going after more FBS transfers. Duquesne has had success grabbing some of those players, and schools such as IUP and Cal U of Pa are D-II powerhouse by taking FBS transfers.

 

[LetsGoRoMo]

Just my 2 cents. I think biggest problem at QB was not having a dedicated/knowledgeable QB coach.

These guys need developed by someone that knows what the heck they are talking about.

 

[GoRMU]

You would think that having an OC who was a former NFL OC that you would have had "someone that knows what the heck they are talking about."

And, honestly, I don't know enough to judge, I only know the results were dismal.

 

[LetsGoRoMo]

You would think that having an OC who was a former NFL OC that you would have had "someone that knows what the heck they are talking about."

And, honestly, I don't know enough to judge, I only know the results were dismal.

I would think, as you results sure did not show that to be true. My main point is to have a dedicated QB coach. Not an OC who coaches QBs, a true QB coach.

 

[Original_RMC]

I would think, as you results sure did not show that to be true. My main point is to have a dedicated QB coach. Not an OC who coaches QBs, a true QB coach.

I just checked and only 1 NEC school has a QB coach and that is Bryant.
All other programs have their OC as the QB coach. So what RMU did is the norm. And It will probably for the norm for the next staff. It comes down to what is the budget for the staff for the additional coaches.

 

[LetsGoRoMo]

Thanks for looking, I do recall there being a QB coach in past, believe nulph was for a time but that goes back some years.

 

[irish_buffalo]

Yes, RMU needs a QB coach or their OC needs to know the position. Mike Miller is not a true OC let alone a QB coach. He knows nothing about mechanics.

 

[Original_RMC]

Yes, RMU needs a QB coach. Mike Miller is not a true OC let alone a QB coach. He knows nothing about mechanics.

It will all come down to what is in the budget. With this new staff, you might need a DC and OC. So that QB coach could be a 1st year assistant coach or a GA.

 

[jnbxu]

It will all come down to what is in the budget. With this new staff, you might need a DC and OC. So that QB coach could be a 1st year assistant coach or a GA.

Yes, RMU needs a QB coach or their OC needs to know the position. Mike Miller is not a true OC let alone a QB coach. He knows nothing about mechanics.

100 per cent correct. If you review Miller's history as an offensive coordinator, it is not very successful, especially when he was with the Canadian Football League. Offensive Coordinator position may be more critical than the Head Coach, given the problems of the last two years.

 

[GoRMU]

Of course, Original_RMC played QB in high school before becoming a Hall of Fame OL. Let's get him out of the broadcast booth to coach the QBs.
He'll do it without breaking the budget. I am going to suggest this just as soon as I meet the new head coach, whoever he is.

 

[irish_buffalo]

It will all come down to what is in the budget. With this new staff, you might need a DC and OC. So that QB coach could be a 1st year assistant coach or a GA.

That is fine. As long as someone who understands mechanics and the scheme can coach up the kids.

 

[GoRMU]

Mechanics, no problem, Original_RMC can coach the QBs and tune up your car.
Just having some fun, Original_RMC while we wait to hear anything.

 

[M4Fam]

I have a feeling if we keep the Dayton rivalry going with the new staff, we will see MacVitte again. Little Birdie says....

 

[M4Fam]

If Dinucci bust 5'11" I'd be amazed!!!! 6'2" that's a blown up measurement if I ever saw a school inflate one.

 

[ColonialInsider]

MacVittie is the only one that remotely interests me. DiNucci is the classic case of a guy lighting it up in high school because of the system and the team around him, but that's it. Pitt was desperate for a QB and he only had a Penn offer when Narduzzi was hired, so it was easy to flip him.

MacVittie only played one year at QB in high school but he did really well before a knee injury. He's raw, but he has better potential than DiNucci. What you see is what you get with DiNucci, which is why he was ahead of MacVittie at Pitt. But I think in a low stress environment and the right coaching, you might be able to develop something with MacVittie.

I actually think Jimmy Walker is better than either of them, but if you need a young QB to slot in behind Walker due to transfers or whatever after the new coach arrives, MacVittie would be a potential get.

 

[jnbxu]

Just my 2 cents. I think biggest problem at QB was not having a dedicated/knowledgeable QB coach.

These guys need developed by someone that knows what the heck they are talking about.

You are correct. If you look at the backgrounds of the QB's from the last three years, they were all very talented freshmen coming in. What was lacking was in development of the skills they all possessed. It has not been a lack of talent but a lack of development.

 

[Sallycham]

MacVitte has a lot of talent. He played qb at Moeller for three years (including freshman, and jv years). He hurt his knee in one of the first games senior year and had already committed to Pitt by then. They believed in his talent enough to keep his offer on the table. No way he would play for RMU but definitely could see him as a UD Flyer.

 

[LetsGoRoMo]

Sally, why no way for RM?

 

[sneakker]

OMG Miller an OC in the NFL? what a Joke ...... he just handed out Playbooks

 

[Sallycham]

LetsGoRoMo, Moeller coaches thought MacVittie had the potential to go pro. The only reason he didn’t play varsity longer is because he was behind Gus Ragland who went on to be the starter at Miami (Ohio). It’s very difficult to play varsity at Moeller for more than two years because they have a solid development program for their players. I believe MacVittie will want to play somewhere that has a proven track record for developing their qbs. RMU hasn’t had that, and doesn’t have a good reputation at Moeller for using its talent. A few years back, Moeller grad, Logan Kelleher, a db, after a red shirt year at RMU, and a fantastic spring was told he would be rotated in and out the next year but would never “own” the spot. He proceeded to earn a walk on spot at Ohio State. That, along with Dayton being a shorter commute for family members to attend games, makes it seem like he would become a Flyer, if given the opportunity.

 

[LetsGoRoMo]

Sally, appreciate the insight. Thanks.

 

[irish_buffalo]

Sally is 100% correct. Not to mention who is going after him right now?

I think that Moeller 2012 team could have beaten last years RMU team. And no that is not a joke. MacVitte sat behind not only Ragland, who Sally mentions went on to start at Miami (OH) but also Spencer Iaccavone who chose to play baseball at Marshall over football offers. That Crusader team was LOADED.