'12 OH QB Maty Mauk (Missouri Verbal)

[Ironman8]

ESPN article on Maty:

Maty Mauk closing in on big brother's records - ESPN

Maty Mauk Closing in on Records

Setting records is apparently a family affair in the Mauk family. Ben Mauk set the national records for career yards (17,634 yards) and was second in career touchdown passes (178) while at Kenton (Ohio) High School in 2002. Now, nine years later, his his little brother, ESPNU 150 Watch List QB Maty Mauk, is on pace to take over both those marks.

"Honestly, I am not really paying any attention to the records," Maty said. "I let the media deal with that. For me, I just play in this offense and the numbers come with that because we really pass the ball."

A four-year starter, Maty has thrown for 13,519 yards and 151 touchdown passes in 35 games. He has also rushed for 1,981 yards and another 35 scores. That's 15,500 yards and 186 total touchdowns. An average season and he'll pass his big brother.

"I think Maty has all the ability to make all the different throws," said Mike Mauk, Maty's and Ben's father and the coach at Kenton. "He can throw the short passes, the in and the out. He has a strong wrist and a quick release. Maty's very accurate and he has good footwork in the pocket. He also has a good awareness in the pocket and is elusive enough to make plays. He's a leader for us, a good field general. Maty takes charge."

Maty made quick progression as the Kenton starter. As a freshman he threw for 3,309 yards and 36 scores. As a sophomore, he threw for 4,450 yards and 46 touchdown passes. Last year, he improved once again throwing for 5,670 yards and 69 touchdown passes.

"I think the biggest progression for me was from my freshman to sophomore season," Maty said. "I jumped athletically but it was more of a mental thing probably just because of getting the experience of playing. I think I now have good arm strength and mobility. I can get out of the pocket and make plays. I just need to keep working on my fundamentals."

Colleges have certainly paid attention. He has offers from Notre Dame, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati. Those also happen to be his favorite schools at this time.

"I would like to make a decision before my senior season so I have it down to those schools," Mauk said. "I have been to see all of them but Illinois and I plan on seeing this in the next month or two. I want to be in a spread offense with the coaches and people that I want to be around. I also want to get a good education."

His brother Ben played at Wake Forest before transferring to Cincinnati and while they have a nine-year age difference, they have plenty in common.

"They have a lot of similarities," Mike Mauk said. "I mean in just about every aspect of the way they play the game. The only difference really is that Ben went through an injury as a freshman and Maty has stayed healthy. That's about it."

Watching his big brother helped Maty learn about the position and Ben is still a mentor to his younger brother.

"We were in the same house and I was really working with him every day. It was tremendous stuff for me. I feel like I have already been through it all," Maty said. "To this day he still helps me. Every conversation with Ben helps and it always circles back to football."

While Ben is currently playing for the Cincinnati Commandos in the Continental Indoor Football League, Maty is preparing for what could be a sizzling senior season, a season in which many records may fall.

"Of course my main goal is to win the state championship," Maty said. "I want to win our league for fourth year in a row. That's what I am focused on doing. The rest doesn't really matter."

 

[Riddickulous]

From what I understand, Mauk's offer from ND is not actionable right now. He's clearly not our first target.

I suspect we end up with Kiel as our QB recruit for the year, but I'd be happy with Miles too. Frankly, I'm not a Mauk fan.

Neither am I. I've been pretty vocal about it. He's a three-star prospect, at best.

His stats are damn impressive, but the one that is largely ignored is that he has thrown roughly 45 interceptions in three years of high school.

 

[Irish Man3]

Neither am I. I've been pretty vocal about it. He's a three-star prospect, at best.

His stats are damn impressive, but the one that is largely ignored is that he has thrown roughly 45 interceptions in three years of high school.

Im not really a Mauk fanatic at this point either, but to his credit he has more pass attempts than just about everyone in the country, so the INT count will be higher. Your also talking about a kid that threw the ball 60+ times as a freshman and sophmore.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Thanks for the article...personally I think Mauk would be a great QB in the MAC and would be able to play right away and have a lot of success.

That being said I see him either landing with us or his best BCS option imo Missouri.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Thanks for the article...personally I think Mauk would be a great QB in the MAC and would be able to play right away and have a lot of success.

That being said I see him either landing with us or his best BCS option imo Missouri.

That's what I was thinking. He would be a perfect fit for that Missouri offense.

 

[Ironman8]

Down to 6 per ESPN:

ESPNU 150 Watch List QB Maty Mauk of Ohio is working with a short list of six schools, he tells ESPN's Jamie Newberg: Notre Dame, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati.

"I would like to make a decision before my senior season so I have it down to those schools," Mauk said. "I want to be in a spread offense with the coaches and people that I want to be around. I also want to get a good education."

Mauk's preference for a spread might be news to Wolverines offensive coordinator Al Borges, who doesn't think of his offense as such. But if the greater point is that Mauk wants to sling it, certainly all six of the above schools will be able to accommodate him.

It'll be interesting to see if Mauk progresses more than his brother, Ben, whose national high-school passing records he is poised to break. Ben played three mostly undistinguished seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to Cincinnati, where he put up big numbers (3,121 yards, 31 TDs) in Brian Kelly's second season with the Bearcats. (Hence, we imagine, Notre Dame being listed first on Maty Mauk's list.)

 

[Irish4Life09]

For everyone that doesn't want certain recruits, including Mauk....are you more intelligent at college recruiting than a proven winner in Coach Kelly?
I'm fairly certain that he knows a little bit more about recruiting then you guys.If the coaches are going after certain people, there's a reason for it!

 

[Ironman8]

For everyone that doesn't want certain recruits, including Mauk....are you more intelligent at college recruiting than a proven winner in Coach Kelly?
I'm fairly certain that he knows a little bit more about recruiting then you guys.If the coaches are going after certain people, there's a reason for it!

I agree with this sentiment completely. And to those who believe that Mauk's scholarship isn't actionable, the mods on ISD state his offer is 100% actionable.

 

[ThePiombino]

You have to love the numbers, regardless of what level he's playing in. We also can't ignore the fact that he's not facing the stiffest competition, he's in an offense catered to him (his dad is coach), and that he may not measure up to some of the other recruits this year. That said, I wonder how much confidence being "the man" for 4 straight years can aid Mauk when stepping it up to the next level. Is it possible that it could provide certain intangibles that the other QBs may be lacking? Just a thought...

 

[BGIF]

Neither am I. I've been pretty vocal about it. He's a three-star prospect, at best.

His stats are damn impressive, but the one that is largely ignored is that he has thrown roughly 45 interceptions in three years of high school.

How many HS freshman start, much less through the ball 400 times? He was what, 14 years old? Yeah, he's got 47 ints - out of 1544 passes.

Stats from a past post by rtn2glry:
Freshman year
248-400, 3309 yards, 36 TD, 16 INT; 133 rushes, 347 yards, 8 TD

Sophomore year (12 games):
351-576, 4540 yards, 46 TD, 17 INT; 132 rushes, 660 yards, 11 TD

Junior year (13 games):
372-568, 5670 yards, 69 TD, 14 INT; 164 rushes, 974 yards, 16 TD

Career (35 games):
971-1544, 13519 yards, 151 TD, 47 INT; 429 rushes, 1941 yards, 35 TD

 

[Irish Man3]

For everyone that doesn't want certain recruits, including Mauk....are you more intelligent at college recruiting than a proven winner in Coach Kelly?
I'm fairly certain that he knows a little bit more about recruiting then you guys.If the coaches are going after certain people, there's a reason for it!

Not every poster on this site has to agree with every offer or decision Brian Kelly makes. For certain people who would rather have Kiel, Pike, or Winston, so be it. That's for them to decide. I would rather have Kiel than Mauk as well. I would also be very excited if Mauk were to commit tomorrow. It's not that I don't think he is skilled enough, it's just my preference. It has hardly anything to do with intelligence but more so personal opinion.

 

[beryirish]

Just a side note coming out of left field but how awesome does their defense have to be for them to have the ball so many times...they have to score on every possession. I remember watching his brother Ben and Kenton play a high school rival of mine in the first round of the playoffs that year..he was sick and to think he is better is something else.

 

[Irish.Ca]

ISD has premium article blurb on Mauk/his coach. Summary anyone?

 

[GreatGolson]

For everyone that doesn't want certain recruits, including Mauk....are you more intelligent at college recruiting than a proven winner in Coach Kelly?
I'm fairly certain that he knows a little bit more about recruiting then you guys.If the coaches are going after certain people, there's a reason for it!

I think i couldve made a better call during the end of the Tulsa game...
not recruiting but a matter of coaching.

 

[Irish4Life09]

I think i couldve made a better call during the end of the Tulsa game...
not recruiting but a matter of coaching.

Could you also have done better coaching then he did against USC or Miami?
Mistakes happen...cut him some slack.we still ended up 8-5 w/ a bowl win.And top notch recruits.I'd say he's doing a fine job.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

I think i couldve made a better call during the end of the Tulsa game...
not recruiting but a matter of coaching.

.......

 

[DaBLKIrishman]

I think i couldve made a better call during the end of the Tulsa game...
not recruiting but a matter of coaching.

I've had this argument with a lot of people but I don't see anything wrong with trying to put the ball in your best players hand to win the game. It was more of a matter of execution than anything. Coach didn't throw a horrible ball the QB did.

 

[BGIF]

I think i couldve made a better call during the end of the Tulsa game...
not recruiting but a matter of coaching.

Take it to the Tulsa Game Day thread where it was discussed exhaustively 5 months ago instead of engaging in a urinating contest in a Recruit's Profile.


This is Maty Mauk's Recruiting Profile, people see this thread on the top of the front page and open it up to read about Maty Mauk not you.

Any news of Maty Mauk?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

buzztap.com - Fighting Irish buzz

Apparently ISD, spoke with Maty and his Coach (Dad) today.

Don't have access, but someone might enjoy.

 

[JDAtlanta]

buzztap.com - Fighting Irish buzz

Apparently ISD, spoke with Maty and his Coach (Dad) today.

Don't have access, but someone might enjoy.

He is visiting scUm this weekend and ND the weekend after. Will visit Mizzou and Cinncinnati.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

He is visiting scUm this weekend and ND the weekend after. Will visit Mizzou and Cinncinnati.

Thanks man!

 

[rtrn2glory]

I'm thinking his offer from us isn't for sure until Kiel makes his decision a little more clear, meaning it's not official yet. I really think if it were he would already be committed. Or perhaps he's a little shy about committing when he looks at the depth/competition we have at the QB position. I've said all along I really see him going to the school that will give him the best chance to play early.

 

[Ironman8]

I'm thinking his offer from us isn't for sure until Kiel makes his decision a little more clear, meaning it's not official yet. I really think if it were he would already be committed. Or perhaps he's a little shy about committing when he looks at the depth/competition we have at the QB position. I've said all along I really see him going to the school that will give him the best chance to play early.

His offer is 100% for real and committable. Please stop with this "non-actionable" offer stuff, it's just simply not true.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Somethings holding him back...and i've heard of the "non-actionalbe" offers they exist as much as we don't like them

 

[Ironman8]

Somethings holding him back...and i've heard of the "non-actionalbe" offers they exist as much as we don't like them

Could it be that he is weighing his options and seeing each school before he makes an informed decision? Several reliable and informed sources, including all the mods on ISD, are quite adamant that not only does Mauk have a 100% committable offer, but that there is an opinion that he would be the better fit for ND than Kiel. Not saying that Kiel isn't the better "prospect", because he has all the tools that one looks for in a QB and will be higher ranked this cycle. The belief is, however, that Mauk is simply a better fit for ND and the system we run, given his unique tools, experience and intangibles. He is truly a dual threat QB built for the spread.

 

[hrc08]

Notre Dame is the biggest offer he has, his brother played for Kelly and his offense is virtually identical to what BK wants to ultimately run at ND= Mauk is certain to commit to ND as soon as he can. So, he hasn't committed and one has to wonder why.

 

[IrishLax]

Could it be that he is weighing his options and seeing each school before he makes an informed decision? Several reliable and informed sources, including all the mods on ISD, are quite adamant that not only does Mauk have a 100% committable offer, but that there is an opinion that he would be the better fit for ND than Kiel. Not saying that Kiel isn't the better "prospect", because he has all the tools that one looks for in a QB and will be higher ranked this cycle. The belief is, however, that Mauk is simply a better fit for ND and the system we run, given his unique tools, experience and intangibles. He is truly a dual threat QB built for the spread.

+1

Frankly speaking, the fact that Mauk has an offer while guys like Pike and other "elite" prospects do not implicitly shows that Kelly really feels he can be "the guy" and that he is not some afterthought to Kiel. I'd be thrilled with either, but may prefer Kiel simply to help with recruiting. There is nothing like having the #1 QB on board to help land big time WRs (aka DGB).

My question is if Kiel/Mauk commits does that "close" QB recruiting? How does that all work? Do offers ever get rescinded on the account that we fill up?

 

[Ironman8]

+1

Frankly speaking, the fact that Mauk has an offer while guys like Pike and other "elite" prospects do not implicitly shows that Kelly really feels he can be "the guy" and that he is not some afterthought to Kiel. I'd be thrilled with either, but may prefer Kiel simply to help with recruiting. There is nothing like having the #1 QB on board to help land big time WRs (aka DGB).

My question is if Kiel/Mauk commits does that "close" QB recruiting? How does that all work? Do offers ever get rescinded on the account that we fill up?

I agree, that is a real interesting dilemma. If both Mauk and Kiel want to come to ND, however unlikely it is that they both would together, would ND take both? I would have to assume you would take 2 QB's of that caliber, but it would leave us with a 6 scholarship QB's for the next 2 years, and would possibly take away from gaining another playing at a position of more dire need, i.e. RB, WR, etc.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I agree, that is a real interesting dilemma. If both Mauk and Kiel want to come to ND, however unlikely it is that they both would together, would ND take both? I would have to assume you would take 2 QB's of that caliber, but it would leave us with a 6 scholarship QB's for the next 2 years, and would possibly take away from gaining another playing at a position of more dire need, i.e. RB, WR, etc.

Whomever commits first wins. You know first come first serve...The early bird gets the worm...you snooze you lose. The other QB will go to another school. Time is of the essence for them.

 

[rtrn2glory]

yes schools can tell you they're only taking x amount of players at a certain position so it's first come first serve.

you don't have to convince me of the caliber of prospect Mauk is...I've watched him play for 3 years and know his skill set. He is an exceptional athlete beyond just throwing the ball. He's a stud with a good bloodline for the position. I've simply always been under the impression if ND offered he would commit, which still may be the case.
If you go off of high school systems there's no doubt he's a great fit for ND.