Bellarmine has stormed out of the gate this season as one of the top teams in the country. The Bells are at the cusp of the top 30 national rankings according to Rivals.com as they have been undefeated since an opening season double overtime loss to De La Salle. Since then, the Bellarmine defense has been the anchor for the team's success.
The Bells run a 3-5-3 defense that heavily depends on linebackers who can fly on run support while being able to back pedal with running backs or tight ends leaking into the secondary. A key member of the linebacker core is senior Brad Kuh.
At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, Kuh can run the 40 yard dash in 4.80 seconds, has a 4.20 second shuttle time, and has a 31 inch vertical. As a junior last season, he had 52 tackles and three forced fumbles in helping the Bells to a 9-3 record that ended in the playoffs to eventual state champions, Palo Alto.
Kuh plays a similar style to that of former USC Trojan Clay Matthews because he plays with passion, intensity, and relentlessness throughout the entire game. In this 3-5-3 scheme, Kuh is one of the middle linebackers as he is primarily responsible for run support. So far this year, Kuh has 49 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.
Schools that have signaled interest in the linebacker prospect include Cal Poly, Chapman, Colorado, Denison, San Jose St., Marietta, Sacramento State, San Diego, San Diego State, Southern Utah, and Utah State. San Jose State, which is less than five miles from the Bellarmine campus, has offered.
Kuh has a 3.40 GPA as he is looking for a program that has a solid coaching staff and is supportive of its athletic program. He prefers the west coast, particularly the state of California, and wants to be challenged academically during his college studies.
The Bellarmine defense surrendered 26 points in their opening game loss to De La Salle but has allowed only 47 points in the following six wins. Kuh, who has been a varsity starter since his sophomore year, worked hard during the offseason improving his agility, explosiveness, and strength to become a huge part of the Bells' recent defensive dominance.
He does not take things for granted as a close cousin died at the age of 19. Hence, Kuh leaves it all on the field and is hoping to help the Bells make a run at league, CCS, and possibly a trip to Carson. Thereafter, he is hoping to be able to ink his letter of intent on National Signing Day.
Bellarmine has been impressive in league play and will face a big challenge this week against Serra who showcases a stellar running attack. Kuh and the Bells' linebacker core will have their hands full stopping the run attack. Watch for Kuh to play it cool against the Padres and for the rest of the season in San Jose, California.
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