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Andrew Turzilli Visits with Coach Long

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Wednesday afternoon Andrew Turzilli received a visit from Chuck Long who was there to introduce himself and represent the new Kansas coaching staff to the current three star commit in New Jersey.  Turzilli was a relatively under the radar recruit for much of the process,committing to the Jayhawks some time ago while still under the old staff. 

Today was a chance for Turzilli to get familiar with the new staff as Coach Long covered quite a bit during his time with Andrew.  Asked how the visit went and what they talked about Turzilli said, "It went good we discussed everything from Turner Gill to official visits, signing day, housing and just what to expect with Kansas."  Turzilli went on to say that the visit definitely solidified his choice and truthfully he was never wavering to begin with.

In terms of Turzilli as a player, he stands 6'4" and weighs in around 190.  Turzilli describes himself as a "deep threat receiver and a red zone target."  In fact Turzelli said that Coach Long talked a little bit about the offense and how Andrew would fit in.  "He said they're going to run the spread much like Kansas did before but mix in the deep ball more along with play action passes.  He thought the changes would benefit me more." 

Andrew plans to visit Kansas the weekend of January 15th to take in a basketball game on his official visit.  At this point Coach Long said 4 of the 9 staff members were set and Coach Gill is busy out on the recruiting trail for the moment.  Once things settle down they'll wrap up the hiring of the remaining positional coaches.

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Awesome

don’t remember reading much about this guy.

6’’4 190, sounds similar to Dezmon Briscoe’s frame huh?

Very exciting, especially to know that he was never really wavering, KU sold itself.

by I need more Esteban on Dec 16, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

he actually reminds me a lot of Omigie...

tall, long arms, athletic and good body control

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen on Dec 16, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes he does!

A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.

by A.J. Haefele on Dec 17, 2009 1:13 AM CST up reply actions  

He's actually "The Situation."

Little known fact.

"Here are our top priorities: recruit, beat Missouri, recruit, win the North, recruit, win the Big 12, and in most cases if you win the Big 12 then you're playing for a National Championship. And then we're going to recruit."

by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Dec 17, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions  

If he's #1 in that picture....

then somebody better either (a) feed him some steaks or (b) talk to him about his anorexia.

There simply is no substitute for experience.

by Rivethead on Dec 17, 2009 7:37 AM CST reply actions  

yep...

he’ll add weight once he gets in the program and he definitely brings some potential to the position.

Welcome to the site by the way

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen on Dec 17, 2009 8:09 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, no doubt.

My bad on the poor joke.

I realize the kid’s got a tall frame which he will fill into nicely.

There simply is no substitute for experience.

by Rivethead on Dec 17, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions  

he really does remind me of Omigie and McGriff...

long, lean receivers, think Denario Alexander

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen on Dec 17, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions  

He is 6'4

I know being that age a few years ago its really hard to gain weight for a lot of high schoolers, especially at that height playing sports.

Get him to KU he will get on a diet of 4,000 calories a day and hit that weight room, gain 15 pounds in no time

by Andrew Clark on Dec 17, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

"4 of the 9 staff members are set"

1) Long
2) Torbush
3) TE/Special Teams coach
4) ?

There simply is no substitute for experience.

by Rivethead on Dec 17, 2009 7:40 AM CST reply actions  

wondered if anyone would catch that...

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen on Dec 17, 2009 8:08 AM CST up reply actions  

not sure...

wouldn’t seem to be any reason to keep that one under wraps since MSU isn’t in a bowl.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen on Dec 17, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions  

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