2012 California Quarterback Shane Dillon Commits To The Buffs
by Jon Woods on May 12, 2011 9:52 AM MDT
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PrintAccording multiple outlets including Quarterback guru George Whitfield, Colorado has received a verbal commitment from 2012 4* QB Shane Dillon. Dillon, a 6'5 185 pound quarterback, is currently ranked #227 overall in the Rivals top 250 for 2012. He has known offers from Arizona, Ohio State, Florida State, Cincinnati and Vanderbilt.
Dillon has been tutored by George Whitfield of Whitfield Athletix. Whitfield has been involved in training many quarterbacks from high school all the way to the NFL. The list of names include former Texas A&M QB Stephen McGee, former first pick in the NFL draft Akili Smith and current Colorado State QB Pete Thomas.
Jon Embree and the Buffs staff have been aggressive in the early recruiting season and it is paying off. With Tyler Hansen graduating after the 2011 season, the Buffs had a gapping hole at quarterback for the years to come with Nick Hirschman and Brent Burnette unproven at the division one level. The sell job to Dillon must have been if you early enroll next January, you will have a great chance to be the starting quarterback for the 2012 season.
The list of offers and the early rivals rankings has to get Buff fans excited. It has been almost a decade since Colorado landed a quarterback with as high of rankings and with the offers Dillon possesses. The last four star QB the Buffs received a commitment from was Bernard Jackson in 2003 and he had nowhere near the offers Dillon has. Whether you believe in rankings or not, offers speak volumes and Dillon's offers suggest many elite programs thought he could be a good one.
One of the big issues during Dan Hawkins tenure was sub par consistency at quarterback. Without a doubt, the quarterback position is the most important on the team (look at the last few national champs to validate that) and Colorado hasn't had that playmaker or that difference maker in a long time. Hopefully Dillon can fill that void.
Scott Kennedy of scout.com says this about Dillon:
Dillon is a tall, thin quarterback that has a quick release and a live arm. Despite his lack of size, he shows toughness and the ability to stand tall in the pocket, release the ball, and take a hit. He has good footwork and is an adequate runner. He doesn't have a rocket for an arm, but because of his release, the ball arrives quickly. Needs to take less chances when he's under pressure as he'll throw into traffic at times - Scott Kennedy.
In his junior season at El Cajon Christian he threw for 2.982 yards and 19 touchdowns. We will have more to come on Dillon later
Welcome aboard Shane!
Rivals profile: Shane Dillon
Youtube videos of Shane: Highlights (1) / Highlights (2)
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Welcome to CU Shane
This kid looks pretty good. A little thin now but at 6’ 5" he should be able to fill out nicely.
Good to see we are beginning to compete with other top flight programs again.
Phil ever seen this kid play? What can you tell us about his school?
Shoulder to Shoulder
no, El Cajon's a little far for me (San Diego,basically)
and his school is in California’s smallest classification, which is a little worrisome. They’re playing Verbum Dei in Los Angeles this year, so I’ll try to catch that game and report. Looks like a nice get though, especially since Bart Houston committed to Wisconsin a little while ago and Travis Wilson (my guy) just committed to Utah this week.
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
*wearing my Ralphie Report shirt, of course
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
Thanks Phil
Keep us updated after you see him live and in color.
Shoulder to Shoulder
by Buff'em Up on May 12, 2011 4:05 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Great!!!
The early commit from a top QB should add a boost to the rest of the recruiting class!
His highlight films on both his Junior year and Senior year look very impressive!
Way to go Embo and staff!!!!
12 PAC - Sh*t runs downhill
by huckthefuskers on May 12, 2011 10:26 AM MDT reply actions
*Sophomore year...
12 PAC - Sh*t runs downhill
by huckthefuskers on May 12, 2011 12:52 PM MDT up reply actions
he's a 2012 recruit
"C-O-L-O-R-A-D-O"
"No Rebounds, No Rings"
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out"
-John Wooden
Let the Embree Era begin!
Great news! Welcome Shane!
"It's like an owl without a graduation cap; Heartbreaking!!" -Tracy Jordan
Scout.com has Shane as the 16th rankedQB in the nation
Shoulder to Shoulder
by Buff'em Up on May 12, 2011 1:29 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Oh this is interesting from ESPN insider:
“He just visited there two weeks ago and fell in love with the campus and the area in general. He really connected with head coach Jon Embree and they said Shane will be the only quarterback they take in this class and that was a big factor too.”
With the commitment of Dillon to the Buffs, it will be interesting to see how things play out with signal caller Cyler Miles (Denver, Colo./Mullen). Miles has been the state’s top quarterback since his sophomore year and many felt he would stay in-state and play for the Colorado.
Who is considered to be Miles' favorite right now?
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Thank you.
I doubt OU extends an offer as short-shipped they are this year. Unless Kiel passes I don’t see that one happening.
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I will bet you 100 internet points that Kiel picks ND over OU #throwdown
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
DEALLOCKEDANDLOADED
(dang it self, what have I told you about gambling with your heart?)
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If he was going to stay in state....
He would have made a point to say so before now. I’m sure he won’t want to go to CU now. It’s too bad, but CU can’t wait afford to sit around and wait. Credit Embree for not putting all his eggs in one basket. Can’t wait to see the other names these guys add to this incoming class!
12 PAC - Sh*t runs downhill
by huckthefuskers on May 12, 2011 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions
+1 Totally agree
CU can’t wait afford to sit around and wait. Credit Embree for not putting all his eggs in one basket.
hmm, interesting
I was just gonna say something like “so, how many QBs are we planning on signing this class, cause Miles is gonna be here, right?” Guess not. Wonder if Embree felt he wasn’t gonna get the others or did he like this guy the best?
Obviously with Dorman, Burnette, and now Dillon Embree has clearly shown that he wants the big pro-style guys, which Miles isn’t. Fine with me, looks like a great signing.
based on the picture currently up on Buff Stampede,
the first thing he needs is a decent haircut. eesh. The best thing about this is that it sends a positive message to other highly recruited skill position players. I hope he gets on the phone to the 4 star TE from San Diego we’re recruiting. I don’t have any data to back it up, but I’ve got to think that it’s pretty highly irregular to have a 4 star QB commit to a program with which he has no prior connection (ie in state or a family connection) that hasn’t had a winning season in half a decade. Finally we beat some of the teams with which we aspire to compete instead of getting instate guys with no other offers and a guy whose second best offer is Baylor (and now he’s waffling on his commitment)
On the downside, that list of other QBs tutored by his coach is pretty unimpressive. Akili Smith went to JC before Oregon, and Tedford gets most of the credit for getting him drafted #3. And Pete Thomas has quite possibly the slowest throwing motion I’ve ever seen. He looks like he’s playing underwater.
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
All I know is thank god
That candy a$$ Hawkins and his fruity philosophy on recruiting is gone. Roll CU down the field…..
by 92Buff on May 12, 2011 8:06 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
This is a great get but it's a long time till signing day
The kid is raw but talented (check out the footwork video on YouTube) and has a bright future at CU. Let’s hope we can get his signature on the LOI next February. Verbal commits are nice but, as we all know, they don’t count until the ink is dry on the letter of intent. Example, BJ Catalon dumping the Buffs for TCU today (per Rivals)..
damn, that was quick
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
by Phil Fraser on May 12, 2011 11:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Good point
TCU?? is that some sort of joke? Well, he’s from Texas, guess he wants to stay at home… Peace out bro, we’ll be fine without ya
by nebraskasux on May 12, 2011 11:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Not a big surprise
Well I suppose I could see this happening now that TCU is a BCS team in the Big East and that they are the local team who has played in a bunch of big bowl games lately.
It isn’t going to be easy to get good talent out of TX. Especially since we aren’t playing any games in TX anymore.
For that reason, I wouldn’t expect Dillon to jump ship quite so easily. Sounds like he will be enrolling early to try to earn the starting gig.
I’m sure EB will still get a talented RB or two into this 2012 class!
These coaches have demonstrated the ability to recruit. I just think we’ll be getting our 4 and 5 star recruits from the PAC 12 states.
12 PAC - Sh*t runs downhill
by huckthefuskers on May 12, 2011 11:52 PM MDT up reply actions
that's Catalon that mam2jd references above
he jumped to TCU
Look, I've already told Utah to suck it. There's no going back now.
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