UConn Gets Commitment From Big OT….From Belgium Andreas Knappe

By On July 8, 2012 · 30 Comments

What’s goin on just wanted to pass this along but UConn got a commitment today from Andreas Knappe, a 6 foot 9, 290-pound offensive tackle from Belgium.

Not sure of all it entails but UConn is working hard to get him in for this fall.

DC

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30 Responses to UConn Gets Commitment From Big OT….From Belgium Andreas Knappe

  1. matt says:
    July 26, 2012 at 10:56 am

    He was trained by 3 former UConn players while playing in denmark

  2. Thomas says:
    July 19, 2012 at 3:19 am

    As noted in the comments above, Knappe is from Denmark – not Belgium! He can play both OT and DE. He believes his ideal weight will be around 315lbs.

  3. Thomas says:
    July 19, 2012 at 3:15 am

    As noted in the comments above, Knappe is from Denmark – not Belgium. He can play both OT and DE – but either way he has to put a litte weight on his massive frame…

  4. Schaufuss says:
    July 13, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Get your facts Straight he is not frome Belgium or the Netherlands or Germany he is frome Denmark just like Morten andersen once upon a time the most scoring player in NFL

  5. Jakob says:
    July 12, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Just to correct the information. Knappe is not from Belgium, he’s from Denmark and has previously played for the Triangle Razorbacks in the top division here. :-)

    • matt says:
      July 26, 2012 at 10:57 am

      He was also coached by 3 former UConn football players. Zack Frazer Alex Molina and Alex Polito

  6. pat says:
    July 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    after watching a minute of his scouting video, he immediately surprised me with how quick he shook off the offensive linemen and got to the quarterback…Dez any chance he sticks with Defensive end, or maybe becomes a DTackle? At 6’9″ it might be tough for his own QB to see over him, but if he was a DT the other QB couldnt see over him either. thoughts?

  7. pat says:
    July 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    after watching a minute of his scouting video, he immediately surprised me with how quick he shook off the offensive linemen and got to the quarterback…Dez and chance he sticks with Defensive end, or maybe becomes a DTackle? At 6’9″ it might be tough for his own QB to see over him, but if he was a DT the other QB couldnt see over him either. thoughts?

  8. Husky Roundup- 7/10/12 | Huskie Blog says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:16 am

    [...] Knappe, an offensive tackle from Belgium, has committed to the football team. The Huskies are trying to get him to Storrs this [...]

  9. Jay says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:53 am

    The Big East is in a Tailspin and Uconn is in a complete dive. The move to Division 1 is proving to be ill concieved. Multimillions of $$ have been spent to join the big time and thanks to the ACC and now Big 12 the league’s better teams are are raided and the remains are a not sufficient to be part the now BCS group. Any recruits take this into their concideration.

    • dconner says:
      July 10, 2012 at 9:01 am

      Was just wondering: could you explain how UConn football is in a complete dive? It’s one thing to throw an opinion and that’s ok but the facts are well facts and i just dont think there are any to support a comment like that but i could be miss something so, If you could, please show some facts to support your statement it would be much appreciated sir or if it’s your opinion lemme know that and we can move on.

      • Jay says:
        July 10, 2012 at 11:12 am

        of course it is opinion but let me try to support my position.

        based on the recruiting rating groups ie Rivals and scout Ucoonn has been in the bottom three for recruiting classes for several years within the BE.

        Now we are on the bottom. so far.

        The demise of the Big East began in 04 with the ACC stealing three of the better programs deminishing the attraction of Athletes to the league. This continues with the recent raid.

        The loss of the AC will again hurt recruiting.

        I am not a rabid fan but I have been a BB fan for 40 years and a casual FB fan for the same time period.

        Thanks for the opportunity to discuss with you. At least you are reading the comments.
        Jay

        • dconner says:
          July 10, 2012 at 11:15 am

          So your basing your opinion about UConnFootball, the casual fan that you say you are, based on rivals and scout reports? Just want to be clearer – thanks

          • Jay says:
            July 11, 2012 at 6:54 am

            Also the loss of the AC, the weakening of the league etc. While I used casual I have beeb ab avid pfan since 2000 with the hopes of many Uconn fans but the cards have played out dramatically different than the forcast and it seems we are hanging on to the edge of the cliff with our nails slipping.

  10. JD says:
    July 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks for the information DC.

    Let’s Go Huskies!

  11. mg says:
    July 9, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Dez,

    As always, thanks. I had heard earlier that one of the new kids was posting out on a social media site that we (UConn) were bringing in a masive european player to line up at DE. It has to be the same kid. Your noet suggests the staff feels he would best be suited for OT. Correct?Thanks again,

  12. Palatine says:
    July 9, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Spent some time in Belgium and Holland in May.

    Holland has the tallest people in the world (whodathought?) and they grow ‘em big in Belgium too.

    • dconner says:
      July 9, 2012 at 9:00 am

      Not sure how good he is but if they’ve gone that far to get him the staff must believe he can do something. From the positive side, with a healthy and improving Jimmy Bennett might have something

    • dconner says:
      July 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      Holland … That’s in the Netherlands…right, lol

  13. roberttherugguyraleigh says:
    July 9, 2012 at 8:01 am

    Love TheJerk. I hope to meet him and Desmond, September 8, September 8, September 8!

    • dconner says:
      July 9, 2012 at 8:03 am

      If you do you will notice TheJerk is not a jerk at all -

    • TheJerk says:
      July 9, 2012 at 8:55 am

      what is sept 8th? Robert dont get your hopes up of meeting Dez. We’ve tried to lure him out of the press box for pre-game in the parking lot and he wont budge. Not even to meet several of his loyal blog readers and posters (Me, Navin, OldCrow, and Jane). We’ve tried with clam chowder, smoked turkey breast, teryaki beef, biscuits and gravy, sausage and peppers…. Come to think of it, maybe we were trying to lure the OLD football beat writer with that menu

  14. TheJerk says:
    July 8, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    so wait, is he from Belgium or France? which is it? or is this one of those things like the town of Florida Mass?