Cochran is done

[uconnell]

Where was the picture posted?

 

[huskysupporter]

Smart decision by Casey. I can't imagine how he is feeling right now, but he has his whole life ahead of him. Hopefully he sticks around the program. We know he is a smart kid, maybe a future coach.

We can talk about his replacements later.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Very sad news for Casey, but it's never a bad decision to play it safe with brain injuries.

That said, how idiotic does it look now to have burned Boyle's redshirt last year. This guarantees he'll never get a chance to use it.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Probably why he waited so long to inform the staff. Good luck to him in any future endeavor.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Well you have to believe the team knew this was a pretty good possibility since it is announced today which is why it is even more confusing why they didn't use Boyle in the game on Saturday. They will have to use him now, so when Whitmer was struggling they should have put Boyle in and let him get the game experience against a Stony Brook. Puzzling?

 

[huskysupporter]

Probably why he waited so long to inform the staff. Good luck to him in any future endeavor.

Yep. Glad he thought better of it. Health comes first. I just feel so bad for him. Hope those close to him reach out.

 

[BugsyCT]

Oh, man. Tough news to hear.

Wishing CC the best for the future. Sorry his career got cut short so soon.

As for the fortunes of our football team . . . . . . . . . ouch.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Wow. Did not see this coming. Best of luck to the young man. At least he's in a good spot to start his coaching career. I'll worry about the team tomorrow and just wish him the best today.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Calm down. What is your problem?

I'm upset.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I feel horrible for the kid but as a parent with a son not much younger than Casey I absolutely believe that his (potential) football career is not worth risking his future over.

I now am firmly in the "if Boyle is currently better than Whitmer play Boyle" camp and I believe we absolutely need to look into landing a JUCO for next year and see if there is some way to find a post grad (eligible immediately) transfer as well.

 

[Carl Spackler]

Play every play, like it's the last play, you will ever play.

 

[noeynox]

Oh, man. Tough news to hear.

Wishing CC the best for the future. Sorry his career got cut short so soon.

As for the fortunes of our football team . . . . . . . . . ouch.

Yeah, it was gonna be tough to grind out a bowl with him. Now,.... very little chance. Bring on the Boyle era.

 

[businesslawyer]

Unreal. Obviously, I hope that Casey is o.k. and, other than the disappointment, hope that this has no long term effects on his life.

Oh the team? The program? We're screwed.

I'll bet Boyle gets snaps against Boise, since it's still a "preseason" game. I'm also sure the best QB will play. My guess is the staff believes that it is Whitmer, but we'll obviously see. If we get to 4-8 this year, it will really surprise me.

 

[ScottBonz]

They should leave him out there on the sidelines for every game. He should be there to help watch the field and coach up whichever QB is out there.

 

[noeynox]

Unreal. Obviously, I hope that Casey is o.k. and, other than the disappointment, hope that this has no long term effects on his life.

Oh the team? The program? We're screwed.

I'll bet Boyle gets snaps against Boise, since it's still a "preseason" game. I'm also sure the best QB will play. My guess is the staff believes that it is Whitmer, but we'll obviously see. If we get to 4-8 this year, it will really surprise me.

I change the post above yours from "no chance" to "very little chance". Crushing to our team and program but it is what is.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Very glad to see Casey, his family, and the school putting his long-term health first and foremost. I know it's a tough decision but it was the right one. I'm guessing he might have a future career in coaching....

 

[Calhoun's Court]

CC made the right decision-he chose life.

The team and program really need the fans to have their backs.

Would love to see a big crowd for the Boise St. game regardless but the team could really use the support now.

Cheer them like you never cheered before. The 12th man is needed more than ever.

 

[UC Billy]

F- this team.

Wow I thought I was bad with some of my crazy comments during the basketball season but this is this kids life. You NEVER put a team, sports or a win loss record before good health and life.

 

[BNich]

Poor kid. This is terrible news for this season and the programs short term future. Best of luck to Casey outside of football. Have to feel some sympathy for the young man.

 

[Dooley]

Most importantly:

Russell Steinberg ‏@Russ_Steinberg 1m
Casey Cochran will keep his scholarship with #UConnFootball until he graduates, according to UConn.

 

[Dove]

Very sad for young Casey. A major hope for UConn football and this happens.The only responses in this thread should be for Casey, not some disguised "NEXT"!! response.

Since DanO left this position has been vexed by someone.

 

[BNich]

I feel horrible for the kid but as a parent with a son not much younger than Casey I absolutely believe that his (potential) football career is not worth risking his future over.

I now am firmly in the "if Boyle is currently better than Whitmer play Boyle" camp and I believe we absolutely need to look into landing a JUCO for next year and see if there is some way to find a post grad (eligible immediately) transfer as well.

Don't forget about Shireffs, but this thread is about Casey.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Don't forget about Shireffs, but this thread is about Casey.

I didn't (and mentioned him in another thread) but unfortunately he cannot suit up for us this season.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Wow I thought I was bad with some of my crazy comments during the basketball season but this is this kids life. You NEVER put a team, sports or a win loss record before good health and life.

That's not what I said or meant. More of a "f- me" when something bad happens. Man, you folks are touchy.

In positive news, Mike Enright confirms that UConn will honor Casey's scholarship. So there's that.

 

[BNich]

I didn't (and mentioned him in another thread) but unfortunately he cannot suit up for us this season.

A JUCO won't help until next season either. Too late at this point.