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The Huskers were busy over the weekend offering quarterbacks for the class of 2022. Nebraska offered both Arizona quarterback Nicco Marchiol and New Jersey signal-caller Steve Angeli.
After one of the best calls I’ve had over the phone with @Coach_Verdu, I am honored to have received an offer from the University of Nebraska 🌽! #GBR @coach_frost @bccoachvito @EQBcoach pic.twitter.com/W0vTQnxy71
— Steve Angeli (@SteveAngeli_125) March 28, 2020
Angeli (6-3, 210) now holds double-digit offers. Nebraska is the latest school to offer the 2022 signbal caller, joining the likes of Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, Rutgers and others. The Bergen Catholic sophomore was offered by quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco after their first conversation.
“It was just a great feeling to get that offer,” Angeli told Hail Varsity. “Having such an in-depth conversation with Coach Verduzco and having it end in with an offer was unreal.”
Verduzco made a good impression on Angeli saying that Verduzco’s intelligence on football, the QB position and life is “amazing.” Angeli wasn’t too familiar with the Huskers prior to picking up the offer from the team. He does have a connection to Nebraska though since running back Rahmir Johnson attended Bergen Catholic. Johnson previously relayed to Angeli that he really likes it in Lincoln when he came back for a break.
Last season, the sophomore split time at quarterback but he is in line to be the stater for the upcoming season. Angeli plans to visit Nebraska to learn more about the school in person once the COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted. As he becomes more popular on the recruiting trail, he already has a strong list of criteria for what he is looking for in a school.
“A place that wants me, feels like home and is great offensive fit for me,” Angeli said. “Plus, a coaching staff I like and feel comfortable with, has good academics for what I want to study, good alumni base and has good life options for after college.
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Recruit Watch
>> The Huskers made the top six for California running back Prophet Brown.
TOP 6🤘🏿⬇️〽️🦆🌽✌🏿☘️ pic.twitter.com/b4jXYHqecN
— Prophet Brown🇵🇦 (@ProphetPb) March 27, 2020
>> Bellevue West 2022 tight end Micah Riley is seeing his recruitment take off. He picked up an offer from Arizona State over the weekend.
Extremely happy to announce I received a scholarship offer from Arizona State University! 🔱 pic.twitter.com/ugaNyVM2S8
— 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 ⁸⁸ (@micah_r_d) March 28, 2020
>> Priority defensive line target Ru’Quan Buckley added an offer from West Virginia to his growing list this weekend.
I'm very blessed and thankful to say that I have received another offer from West Virginia University I’m very Excited I love it thank you sooo much @CoachWright37 #mountaineers #HailWV @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/KjaQq8MNRJ
— Ru'Quan Buckley (@Darealruquan) March 29, 2020
>> Kearney Catholic quarterback Heinrich Haarberg earned an offer to play at Buffalo. The Bulls were active late last week offering Nebraska players.
Thanks @taiwonatolu for the offer to play at Buffalo! @jenkins_elite @KCStarsFootball pic.twitter.com/JrCHfhGpw4
— Heinrich Haarberg (@HKHaarberg10) March 27, 2020
ICYMI
>> I took a look at Nebraska’s quarterback offers for the 2019 class and found several have had early success around the country.
>> The Husker Attic is back to look into the saga of the Big Red.
>> Jacob Padilla wrote about how the stable tight end group might have a shakeup coming (Premium) with Travis Vokolek pushing for playing time.
Greg is the Recruiting Analyst for Hail Varsity and has covered Husker athletics since 2013. He has always had a passion for sports while growing up in the Chicago area. As he got older and had to hang up his cleats and sneakers, he realized his passion for sports went beyond just watching and attending games. He has covered many events from the Rose Bowl to championship boxing matches. If he’s not talking sports, he’s hovering over his grill. He is married to an amazing woman, Kim, and they have a dog that barks when Greg yells at the TV during games.
