2023 UConn Football Commit - Joseph Fagnano (Williamsport PA)

[MuchoDogYears]

Doesn’t put a lot of zip on the ball but as others have noted he throws a very catchable accurate ball. Looks like he’s comfortable in the pocket and sees the field.

 

[huskymedic]

Maine career passing stats:

 

[Woof 101]

Would he really leave Maine after 4 years of starting to be a backup here? Maybe D1 perks are that good?

Must be as he is following the lead of his former head coach. That and the possible next step under coach Mora.
Not to mention the facilities and surrounding classmates / players being a step up.

 

[Coach J]

Not only did he put up good stats vs. D1 BC and UMass look what he did vs. Liberty his freshman year.

 

[Coach J]

He throws a really nice accurate medium/deep balls. I think he may have more upside than Turner…. One thing I noticed , instead of immediately running away when there is pressure, he steps up in the pocket and isn’t afraid to get hit while throwing the ball. I like that and we really need a qb who can do that.

And he knows how to and is effective running the zone read.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Joe!!!

 

[Austin316]

Welcome Joe!! New face for most familiar face to some! OC Charlton going back to his roots here. Let’s see how the young buck does at a higher level!

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the Pound, Joseph!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[JohnFSilver]

best player plays.

 

[Palatine]

He throws a really nice accurate medium/deep balls. I think he may have more upside than Turner…. One thing I noticed , instead of immediately running away when there is pressure, he steps up in the pocket and isn’t afraid to get hit while throwing the ball. I like that and we really need a qb who can do that.

A big part of that is that he is 6-3 225. He can take a hit.

The others. ZT- 5-11, 198. Tyler Phommachanh- 5-10, 182. TR- 6-0, 203. CM- 6-3 203.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Hopefully he isn't injury prone...

"The big thing for Fagnano is going to be staying healthy. He only played in eight games combined in 2020 and 2021. If he can stay on the field, he will give the Huskies an experienced quarterback that can either compete for the job or be a solid back-up."

 

[Kolumbo]

Hopefully he isn't injury prone...

"The big thing for Fagnano is going to be staying healthy. He only played in eight games combined in 2020 and 2021. If he can stay on the field, he will give the Huskies an experienced quarterback that can either compete for the job or be a solid back-up."

How much was he hurt? I read he had an ankle injury in 2021 but he played 11 games in 2022. Yeah, hopefully it's just a one off.

 

[UConnJim]

Hopefully he isn't injury prone...

"The big thing for Fagnano is going to be staying healthy. He only played in eight games combined in 2020 and 2021. If he can stay on the field, he will give the Huskies an experienced quarterback that can either compete for the job or be a solid back-up."

In the 2020 season, which was played in the spring of 2021 due to COVID, Maine played 4 games. In the fall 2021 season, he sprained his ankle early in the season and eventually came back at the end of the season.

 

[Husky25]

So this makes at least two new faces in the QB room and one with whose performance the Offensive Coordinator is personally familiar.

I think UConn needs a couple more developed wide bodies along the line, but with Victor Rosa, Brian Brewton, and the returning receivers, the offense is looking up.

Welcome to the huddle, Joe!

 

[noeynox]

Gotta figure we see a RB in here somewhere. Hopefully a bigger back in the Burns mode who could play some power TB/blocking FB dual role.

 

[Palatine]

So this makes at least two new faces in the QB room and one with whose performance the Offensive Coordinator is personally familiar.

I think UConn needs a couple more developed wide bodies along the line, but with Victor Rosa, Brian Brewton, and the returning receivers, the offense is looking up.

Welcome to the huddle, Joe!

There is some nice OL who backed up last year. Transfers from Michigan and Alabama plus the young monster Murawski.

 

[CL82]

Realizing of course that highlights are just that, it certainly seems he throws a very catchable ball; it appears to gently land right in the hands of the receiver.

When I started watching the highlights, my initial thought process was that there wasn’t a lot of zip on the ball. But he can make all the throws, and he is getting the ball there on time and more importantly, as you point out, he’s throwing catchable balls. Definitely makes the quarterback room better. Welcome aboard Joe!

 

[Stinger92860]

Would he really leave Maine after 4 years of starting to be a backup here? Maybe D1 perks are that good?

Maybe he likes to compete and wants to know what is ceiling is. They will all be in the mix and may the best QB win.

 

[hardcorehusky]

This is a trust Charlton move. Stats tell you some things. What we don't know is how many times was he hit, sacked, held the ball too long, got rid of it too early, etc. If he stays healthy, he will have the best command of the offense in that room.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

In the 2020 season, which was played in the spring of 2021 due to COVID, Maine played 4 games. In the fall 2021 season, he sprained his ankle early in the season and eventually came back at the end of the season.

I would think the New England Football Journal would have good insight on his history since they actively cover Maine.

Their comments seem to overstate his injury issues.

 

[gioff2323]

This is a trust Charlton move. Stats tell you some things. What we don't know is how many times was he hit, sacked, held the ball too long, got rid of it too early, etc. If he stays healthy, he will have the best command of the offense in that room.

Which has to be why he was brought in. Knows the playbook and system and if nothing else can act as a mentor in a room lacking experience. A coach in waiting?

 

[businesslawyer]

This is a trust Charlton move. Stats tell you some things. What we don't know is how many times was he hit, sacked, held the ball too long, got rid of it too early, etc. If he stays healthy, he will have the best command of the offense in that room.

This is the bottom line. Charlton knows what he can do and wanted him, so this has to be good. We just don't know whether he wanted him to be the #1, compete to be the #1 or just add depth for practices.

 

[noeynox]

Kid is here to compete for the spot. Best option will emerge as the starter.

 

[metsfan2323]

This is the bottom line. Charlton knows what he can do and wanted him, so this has to be good. We just don't know whether he wanted him to be the #1, compete to be the #1 or just add depth for practices.

You can eliminate option 3, he's not coming here for practice depth, I think that much is obvious. Based on everything we know about him he has a good chance to be our starter for game one.