Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
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- Jeff Kent
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Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Charlie McKeeman posted on Facebook that he is not returning for his Senior year. My understanding is that was not happy with how he was utilized, but concussion concerns were key factor. He posted a highlight video.
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- Art Stephenson
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Heard St. Laurent took a hike also.
Both good players,not great. McKeenans lament ties into the crummy play calling.
However,put them in same boat as Catalina last year.
If do not want to be here-better off without them.
Both good players,not great. McKeenans lament ties into the crummy play calling.
However,put them in same boat as Catalina last year.
If do not want to be here-better off without them.
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- Frenchy Tomlin
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
two more scholarships open !
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- Frank Keaney
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I think Thorr will rectify the playcalling issues...or he should....or Fleming could take a hike after next season......he's got to hire a competent OC
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- Ernie Calverley
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
The fact there is no OC on a Division 1 football team is mind boggling.
Go Rhody
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- Tom Garrick
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
I'm assuming that McKeeman is looking to transfer as a graduate senior?
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- Art Stephenson
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Bos-he probably could,but if concussion issue is legit?
Concerned about concussions,but feels did not get ball enough?
Concerned about concussions,but feels did not get ball enough?
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- Jeff Kent
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
I am from Charlie's hometown - Portsmouth- word is that he was definitely thinking transfer but the concussion situation is real and feels it is time to walk away. The video is great but you can see why he is concerned about concussions.
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- Tom Garrick
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Thanks for the insight guys. Certainly wish him the best of health going forward and appreciate his contributions. Go Rhody!
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- Jeff Kent
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
I have heard that numerous other football players are opting out of URI for next season. Several starters and key contributors. Sure more scholarships open up - but this is not a good trend.
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
What are there reasons for leaving?
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- Jeff Kent
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
No single reason. For the the 5th year players it seems there is a sense or an understanding that their roles would be diminished. I can understand that, though it definitely impacts depth. I am more concerned about several players that I heard are leaving who are bigger contributors and would be expected to do the same next year. Mostly I think that losing takes its toll on the players and football is no longer important to them or there are better opportunities elsewhere. Training and practicing football is a rough grind , with only 11-12 fun days a year(games). 1 or 2 wins a year just doesn"t cut it.
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- Art Stephenson
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Program has too much attrition.
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- Jeff Kent
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Those leaving are: Steinmetz, 3 year starting right tackle, Derrick Homes starting DE, Nate Holmes backup TE and special teams, James Caparell backup QB, Anthony St. Laurent starting DL, Justin Rohrwasser kicker, Brian Collins special teams, Myles Ross, freshman DB. Others?
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- Tom Garrick
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Re: Charlie McKeeman not returning for Senior year
Do we have a spot for commitments? 6'3 QB Isaiah Robinson of St. Frances in Baltimore has committed to Coach Flem and the Rams. He previously played at Avalon before transferring to St. Frances and making the MIAA All-Conference team. Seems to have legit press clippings, although as we've seen QB can be a tough spot to come in and compete at as a freshman (even as a red-shirt freshman).
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/32697
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/32697
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- Art Stephenson
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