UCONN In NFL Training Camps

[Chin Diesel]

And Sio getting some more good press too.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/oak/report


Third-round draft pick Sio Moore, one of two rookie starters in the preseason opener along with defensive tackle Stacy McGee, played a handful of snaps with his hand on the ground as a defensive end.
Moore is only 6-1, 240 pounds. Coach Dennis Allen said he employed the same strategy in Denver with Von Miller, although he was careful not to compare the two as similar talents.

 

[PhillyRed11]

Check out Marcus Easley being mentioned at the 2:45 mark of this video...
http://www.buffalobills.com/news/ar...ressions/e9100c0c-7483-4d4f-b37a-e2dc39f1b942

 

[rich1122]

Easely still in a battle with other WR's.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/08/11/battle-tight-among-secondary-wrs/

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 9:30am via TweetDeck
Robert McClain, Kendall Reyes and Lawrence Wilson all have multiple tackes in last night's NFL preseason games Post original url/17RQnnY

>>Trio of former Huskies in action last night

Three former UConn players had multiple tackles as this week's NFL preseason schedule began with four games.

Cornerback Robert McClain had three solo tackles in Atlanta's 27-23 loss to Baltimore.

Lawrence Wilson had two solo tackles including a tackle for a loss as the Chicago Bears defeated San Diego 33-28. In the same game Kendall Reyes also had a pair of solo tackles for the Chargers.<<

 

[huskymedic]

Nice story on Danny Lansanah

TheFatWhiteGuy 1:14pm via Twitter for iPhone
If you've watched #uconnfootball in the last 8 years, then you've got to be pulling for @dannylan58
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268748/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IzNAP8gO

 

[huskymedic]

Easely still in a battle with other WR's.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/08/11/battle-tight-among-secondary-wrs/

3 catches for 46 yds tonight against Minnesota (long of 21yds).

 

[FillTheRent]

Nice story on Danny Lansanah

TheFatWhiteGuy 1:14pm via Twitter for iPhone
If you've watched #uconnfootball in the last 8 years, then you've got to be pulling for @dannylan58
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268748/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IzNAP8gO

Lansanah just intercepted Chad Henne in the Jets vs. Jaguars game. Nice UCONN mention.

 

[IMind]

Trevardo Williams had two sacks, good for him because he's had a rough training camp at least in the press... and Ryan Griffin had 3 catches for 32 yards.

 

[huskymedic]

http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/another-memorable-night-for-uconn-alums.html

Another memorable night for UConn alums

On Friday it was Marcus Easley continuing to make a push for a roster spot with the Buffalo Bills and Saturday night fellow former Huskies Danny Lansanah certainly helped his chances of making the opening-day roster of the New York Jets with an impressive interception in a 37-14 win over Jacksonville. Lansanah also had a solo tackle in the game. For Jacksonville, Dwayne Gratz had three tackles while Jordan Todman ran six times for 13 yards.

Also, UConn's career sack leader Trevardo Williams recorded his first two quarterback sacks in Houston's 24-17 win over Miami. Ryan Griffin had three catches for 32 yards in the game for the Texans

Blidi Wreh-Wilson finished with two solo tackles in Tennessee's 27-19 loss to Cincinnati.

Also, in Canadian Football League action John Delahunt had his second touchdown catch of the season with a 1-yard TD grab in the first quarter in Hamilton's 37-18 win over Winnipeg and Larry Taylor had 166 all-purpose yards in Calgary's 26-22 loss to British Columbia.

 

[rich1122]

Todman got 6 carries for 13 yds - long 9 yds.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330817020

 

[huskymedic]

Gratz is the Right Fit (w/ UConn mentions)

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4229203

 

[Chin Diesel]

Gratz is the Right Fit (w/ UConn mentions)

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4229203

Interesting that the interview cutoff which Uconn coach Gratz eas referring to in terms of helping him mature.

 

[huskymedic]

Donald Brown @ the half

6 rushes 21 yds (long of 12)
3 receptions for 17 yds (long of 11).

 

[uconnkelly]

Dolphins/Texans game aired this afternoon on NFL Network. Edited for TV--Trevardo's two sacks were cut for the sake of offense (and time). Broadcasters talked about it later, apparently Texans' GM was in booth for the sacks, was pleased with effort. Hope this performance helps TW turn the corner there in Houston.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Donald Brown @ the half

6 rushes 21 yds (long of 12)
3 receptions for 17 yds (long of 11).

Complete stats - nothing further in second half..

Darius Butler - 2 tackles.

 

[huskymedic]

Nick Wiiliams w/ short reception (2yds) in traffic from Pat White

 

[Nostical]

Kashif Moore 20 yard kickoff return for Steelers.

 

[rich1122]

Article implies that Donald Brown will remain.

http://www.colts.com/news/article-1...ugust-22/b92f0cd2-a80d-4b10-8086-443b74402ed0

This one also

http://blogs.colts.com/2013/08/15/d...nald-brown-and-playing-time-for-sunday-night/

 

[UCFBfan]

Article implies that Donald Brown will remain.

http://www.colts.com/news/article-1...ugust-22/b92f0cd2-a80d-4b10-8086-443b74402ed0

This one also

http://blogs.colts.com/2013/08/15/d...nald-brown-and-playing-time-for-sunday-night/

They traded Delone Carter so I think it'll be Bradshaw, Ballard, and Brown on the depth chart. Good for him and hopefully he passes Ballard and is the back up to Bradshaw when Bradshaw gets his usual injury during the season.

 

[pepband99]

Ballard looked downright awful against the Giants. Is it wrong that I was rooting for him to suck?

 

[huskymedic]

Great to see and real nice for a Recruiting Asst to be able to pimp.

DWilcz 7:17am via Twitter for iPhone
Plenty of @UConnFootball alums in #NFL preseason action today! @NickyWilz31 (Redskins) plays against Marcus Easley (Bills) at 4:30.

DWilcz 7:19am via Twitter for iPhone
@Donaldb31 @DariusJButler & @Thedthomas64 (Colts) play the Clev Browns at 7pm. #RingTheBell in the #NFL

DWilcz 7:22am via Twitter for iPhone
@dannylan58 (Jets) plays @willbeatty65 (Giants) at 7pm. #RingTheBell in the #NFL

DWilcz 7:24am via Twitter for iPhone
@Shermanator35 (Chiefs) visits @KashifMoore (Steelers) tonight at 7:30. @UConnFootball alums #RingTheBell in the #NFL

DWilcz 7:27am via Twitter for iPhone
Dan Orlovsky (Tampa Bay) plays at the Miami Dolphins in his 9th #NFL preseason. He is the most veteran active #uconnfootball alum in the NFL

DWilcz 7:31am via Twitter for iPhone
@JordanTodman & @DJG24_7 & former RB Coach T Rich (Jags) play at home against the Eagles tonight. #uconnfootball #RingTheBell in the #NFL

DWilcz 7:37am via Twitter for iPhone
Two @UConnFootball CBs face off tonight as @bobbymac36 (Falcons) visits @BlidiWrehWil5on (Titans). #uconnfootball #RingTheBell in the #NFL

DWilcz 7:39am via Twitter for iPhone
@Kendall_Reyes caps off the night as the Chargers play the Cardinals at 10pm.

 

[uconnkelly]

DWilcz seems to have taken this over from HCPP, or more likely HCPP's ghost Tweeter. They all sound a bit scripted....

Will Beatty had a great plow the road block to spring David Wilson for a TD on the Giants' first play from scrimmage tonight.

The Texans' trio--Ryan Griffin, Michael Smith and Trevardo Williams--get national air Sunday afternoon on Fox. Ryan appears a lock to make the team, Trevardo is probably headed to the practice squad and Michael Smith may be released next week.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 7:27pm via TweetDeck
Former NFL QB Joe Theismann impressed by UConn grad and Redskins rookie WR Nick Williams
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/words-of-praise-for-nick-williams.html

"When Williams made an 11-yard catch on the sideline, Theismann said "I like Nick Williams. Somehow, some way, somewhere this young man is going to wind up playing football in the National Football League. He is that prototypical slot receiver."

4th quarter - both on 3rd down.

Pat White pass complete to Nick Williams for 11 yards to the BUFFALO 17 for a 1ST down.
Pat White pass complete to Nick Williams for 7 yards to the BUFFALO 7, tackled by Nickell Robey for a 1ST down.

2 reception for 19 yds. 11 yd longest. No Kick returns


No stats for Easley.

 

[huskymedic]

DWilcz seems to have taken this over from HCPP, or more likely HCPP's ghost Tweeter. They all sound a bit scripted....

Will Beatty had a great plow the road block to spring David Wilson for a TD on the Giants' first play from scrimmage tonight.

The Texans' trio--Ryan Griffin, Michael Smith and Trevardo Williams--get national air Sunday afternoon on Fox. Ryan appears a lock to make the team, Trevardo is probably headed to the practice squad and Michael Smith may be released next week.

Depends I guess:

PaulPasqualoni 7:15am via Twitter for iPhone
@MrOakTown55 is having a great rookie preseason. He was the Raiders 2nd leading tackler w/ 4 tkls last night. #RingTheBell in the #NFL

He did one and said here Dave - you do them

At least they are pushing the "NFL Alumni" angle - it's gets a lot of play with recruits.