Boyle number 2

[jackl]

You didn't answer my question. Would you seriously redshirt a kid you knew was better if it gave you a chance to win this year?

Win what, One game. That O line has to get straightened out or we will need a couple of back boards on the trainers cart. Good luck to whomever is under center.
Push em back, Push em back way back or did GDL forget that cheer. I think that can be used for the O line also.

 

[SubbaBub]

Talk about rearranging deck chairs. Is Boyle going to help the running game? Or stop the other team's running game? What other guys who are expected to play can P add to the 2-deep?

 

[whaler11]

If Boyle gives them the best chance
to win play him.

It's week 2, it's not like they are 3-7 and it's week 11.

 

[rich1122]

He starts game 2. Better than 50/50 I say.

 

[whaler11]

He starts game 2. Better than 50/50 I say.

Pretty doubtful. If Whitmer had a horrendous first half I could see them making a change. Can't see him starting.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I doubt it has much to do with Whit at this point. Not like Pee would trout Boyle out for his first start against either of our next two opponents. My guess, Either Casey is hurt or Boyle is simply out playing him in practice.

 

[ZooCougar]

You didn't answer my question. Would you seriously redshirt a kid you knew was better if it gave you a chance to win this year?

You didn't answer mine. Do you watch college football much?

And yes, it happens all the time in many programs.

 

[Doggie Style]

If Boyle is a better QB then put him and leave him in for the season, not for a few games. if he struggles, He will get a lot of leeway from the fans and the staff to improve as the season goes on. I don't want to see a year of eligibility wasted for just a few games or a series or two here and there, just to test the waters. The staff had the whole GD offseason to figure this out and certainly the duration of camp. My only thought is that maybe they are really starting to see something from this kid which clearly prompted the transfer of Lagow, when he thought the staff was giving the hometown kids more looks.... Maybe Boyle is really turning it on, who knows.....

 

[Jimdish255]

Follow college football much? This is a classic act of desperation. Lots of teams have their second best QB with a redshirt on. If this is true, Pasqualoni is just exhausting his reserve.

Hate to see this kid lose a year behind this line.

IF this was P's decision I totally agree with the analysis. Rolling the dice trying to catch lightning in a bottle. Wonder if Weist is on board with playing Boyle.

As one of the guys on the board who was probably the biggest cheerleader for Tim during the recruiting process, I can see why the coaches are suddenly falling in love with the idea of seeing the guy with the best physical gifts step in and save their season. They're desperate. We're desperate.

Please NO! Not until the o-line shows it can establish the run and pass protect. I consider Boyle central to our future, but he's a true freshman with zero experience. He doesn't have a single spring practice behind him. Do they expect him to scramble like Johnny football?. If Whitmer isn't the guy you need to go with Casey and give him a chance to lead the team. Boyle may look good for a few throws but the LAST thing we need to see is Tim being carried off the field because of poor protection or just a lack of experience or trying to do too much.

Before we start Boyle we need to end GDL - Period.

 

[UConnDan97]

If the report is true, this might just simply be a move to light a fire under both Cochran and Boyle's rear ends. Gets them both to practice harder; one because he just earned something, and the other because he lost something...

 

[Doggie Style]

If the report is true, this might just simply be a move to light a fire under both Cochran and Boyle's rear ends. Gets them both to practice harder; one because he just earned something, and the other because he lost something...

That would make to much sense.......

 

[Jimdish255]

If the report is true, this might just simply be a move to light a fire under both Cochran and Boyle's rear ends. Gets them both to practice harder; one because he just earned something, and the other because he lost something...

I hope you're right but I don't trust it.

 

[whaler11]

I don't think it's really that complicated. Boyle is better than Cochran. Therefore if they need a second quarterback he plays.

I don't even think it's because P's time is running out.

 

[Alum86]

Let someone besides Whitmer take a few snaps. Let Someone besides McCombs take a handoff.
And yes, Dracula is horrible with the redshirt scenarios all around.

 

[CTMike]

More QB attrition to come, then?

 

[formerlurker]

Agree and he still has Kivon Taylor sitting in the red-shirt wings if they do.

I've heard PP secretly took the GED for Logan Marchi so he could graduate immediately and be on the active roster for Maryland.

He almost pulled it off but failed miserably after writing his final essay on how excited he was to see what the game of football would look like in 1986.

 

[uconnbill]

This could be possible. I have heard through the zucchini vine Lagow is transfering back to UCONN because of this move...

This is a fact I wouldn't post it if it wasn't the truth.

Let the best players play whether they are true freshman or fifth year seniors.

 

[Adios]

If the offensive line is the issue, wouldn't it make more sense to play Taylor at QB?

PP is so dumb.

 

[freescooter]

I don't think it's really that complicated. Boyle is better than Cochran. Therefore if they need a second quarterback he plays.

I don't even think it's because P's time is running out.

That is my take, too. Consistent with the reports from camp almost since day 1. I've always assumed that if we made a qb change for any reason other than mop up duty, it would be to Boyle.

 

[huskymedic]

Our problems aside - interesting stat...

McMurphyESPN 11:10am via TweetDeck
In FBS' opening week, freshmen starting QBs won 71% of games, seniors 60%, juniors 57% & sophomores 43%

 

[PAGS]

Looks like Casey will be transferring to an FCS after this season....Lagow saw the writing on the wall.
Boyle is gonna be a stud! Can't wait to see him behind center. 6'4" 212...he's s stud on paper...Taylor too! I can wait till next year tho!!

 

[CTMike]

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/football/boyle-to-backup-at-qb/

 

[freescooter]

Does anyone else have a feeling that this might be deja vu all over again? This is sort of reminiscent of Dan Orlovsky in 2002. the starter wasn't getting it done and Edsall was insistent that he wasn't going to play a true frosh...until I think aroun dthe 3rd or 4th game, Eastern Michigan I think, when he brought him in for a few series. then a few more the next week then I think he started the rest of the season. When asked to explain why he brought the kid in after insisting since pre-season he would redshirt, Edsall gave a classic response. "I changed my mind."

 

[uconndogs]

I have a hard time believing Boyle, as a true frosh, is ready for the likes of Maryland and Michigan. If Whitmer goes down, I would only expect it to get uglier. Tough to expect young guys getting their first touches making reads against those types of defenses.

 

[freescooter]

My guess is Buffalo, maybe a series or two against Michigan or Maryland. Then its Boyle's team from then on.

 

[huskymedic]

JoeDSports 11:34am via Web
PP- Wouldn't say @chandlerwhitmer is on a short lease. @T_Boyle_14 gives them a taller guy.and wants to give him every opportunity they can

NHRJimFuller 11:35am via TweetDeck
Pasqualoni said he doesn't want to throw freshman QB Boyle in until he is comfortable

 

[freescooter]

We'll see Boyle before the season ends unless Whitmer suddenly turns into Johnny Unitas...

 

[huskymedic]

We'll see Boyle before the season ends unless Whitmer suddenly turns into Johnny Unitas...

Based on what I'm seeing from comments during on-going presser - he's clearly #2.

desmondconner 11:34am via Web
Pasqualoni on Boyle: "Gives us a taller guy, strong arm, Casey doing well, attitude great, felt wanted to give Tim every opp to come along

 

[Stinger92860]

Is it possible he goes to Casey if Whitmer needs a play or series, but if it's longer he goes to Tim? If he is going burn his shirt, then do it now and let's see what we have in Tim. He wasted joe Williams last year, though joe has no one to blame for this year.

 

[Woof 101]

This is a fact I wouldn't post it if it wasn't the truth.

Let the best players play whether they are true freshman or fifth year seniors.

Credit when due, crow being washed down with a Long Trail.......VERY surprised about going to the pocket passer before developing a pocket....The kid has the height and the arm, but does he have the feet to run for his life....Five sacks aginst a D-2 school, I can't imagine what the two M's are going to bring......
I hope he stays in the zone for Georges blocking scheme......