On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Logan Weiss announced his commitment to Norwich University for football. Starting to play football in third grade, the senior recounted where his love for the sport sprung from.
“I’d watch [New York] Jets games with my dad, and I really wanted to be in the NFL,” Weiss told The Fanscotian. “I’d go in the backyard, pretending to be on the [team].”
Norwich University is located in Northfield, Vermont and was established in 1819. The institution is known for being the oldest private military college in the U.S. and where the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) was founded. The Norwich Cadets compete in the NCAA at the Division III level.
“I really like the coaches, but other than football, I think [Norwich] gives me the best chance to succeed in life, [with] the alumni and everything,” Weiss said. “It’s a very well-respected school.”
The Cadets are three-time Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) champions with titles in 2009, 2011 and 2015. Recently, the program has struggled to win games with only two in total in their last three seasons. Weiss is eager to connect with his group and regain the program’s momentum.
“I’m most looking forward to making new memories, improving my craft and seeing what comes after that,” Weiss said.
Weiss served as a backup quarterback in his first two varsity seasons, getting a small share of the snaps. With a rush-heavy offense, the Raiders have not relied much on the arms of their shot callers the past couple of seasons. That was until Weiss took charge.
In the spotlight this fall, Weiss rose to the occasion with 1,113 passing yards, eight touchdown passes and 68.4 total quarterback rating. He is the first player to exceed 1,000 passing yards and throw for eight touchdowns in a single season since Weston Fischer in 2022. One of those passes was 75 yards to Callum Fynes where Weiss escaped a sack to complete the highlight-reel play under pressure.
Weiss appreciated the backing and spirit from the booster club, students and local residents who shaped his time as a Raider.
“There is a community [here] that supports the football program, and there’s a lot of funding going into it,” Weiss said. “It was a great experience.”
The recruitment process is highly competitive and earning a starting role is even more intense. Football has the largest number of high school athletes, creating a significant pool of talent for colleges to choose from. Weiss expressed gratitude to his recruiting coach Jerry Flora and made an effort to showcase his skills at camps to stand out.
“I put myself out there,” Weiss said. “I started the recruiting process late, [but] I ended up with a bunch of offers and options so I’d say it worked out.”
Although Weiss’s high school career has come to an end, a new chapter in his journey is beginning. He offers a valuable lesson that he learned along the way that got him to the next level.
“[Don’t] quit and have faith,” Weiss said. “As long as you believe in yourself and continue to work hard, no one can dictate where you’re going to go.”
