Brandon Zermeno - late QB add for depth

[J187Money]

UConn football adds QB Brayden Zermeno to the roster

The California native has arrived at UConn by way of Arizona.

www.theuconnblog.com

Just shows how dire the situation is on the depth chart.

 

[Palatine]

This is simply not true.

"The staff has turned to true freshman Zion Turner, who has done about as well as anyone could reasonably expect given the circumstances."

 

[huskymedic]

UConn football adds QB Brayden Zermeno to the roster

The California native has arrived at UConn by way of Arizona.

www.theuconnblog.com

Just shows how dire the situation is on the depth chart.

Bit more in this thread… Jim Mora, UConn picking up pieces and continuing the work of building after one-sided loss at Michigan/?QB Roster Addition (Amore @ Courant)

 

[gtcam]

This is simply not true.

"The staff has turned to true freshman Zion Turner, who has done about as well as anyone could reasonably expect given the circumstances."

Its an opinion..............

 

[pepband99]

This is simply not true.

"The staff has turned to true freshman Zion Turner, who has done about as well as anyone could reasonably expect given the circumstances."

A true freshman backup minus WR1, WR2, RB2, RB1 (for most of michigan game). What's reasonable to you?

 

[ThabeetDown]

A true freshman backup minus WR1, WR2, RB2, RB1 (for most of michigan game). What's reasonable to you?

100% agree. He's been a victim of having ZERO playmakers and trash playcalling. No one should have anything negative to say about how Zion handles himself. He hasn't been given even a remote chance to be successful.

 

[CL82]

Personally, our anemic offense last weekend not withstanding, I like Zion. The kid doesn’t hang his head or complain. He competes on every play. His post game comments are talking about not the bad hand he’s been dealt, but rather what he needs to do to be better. Yes, he makes plenty of mistakes. He’s got some bad throws, he tends to lock in on a single target and has missed seeing open receivers. But those are things you would expect of a true freshman quarterback, and are the reasons why people don’t play them.

As I said above, I like this kid. He’s tough. I definitely wish we had a better option right now, and I definitely wish he was surrounded by the complete healthy team, which would give us a better sense of how he’s doing, but he’s got character and toughness. That’s not a bad start.

 

[Palatine]

 

[Banta55]

Kid has good size.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

he doesn't seem to be wearing a sling, have a drip iv hanging off his arm, or need crutches to walk around.
cool. come on down!

 

[Get a Job]

I'd comment on his hair, but I don't want to invoke Godwin's Law.

 

[uchusky32]

Welcome to the Pound, Brandon!

 

[HobokenHusky]

Its an opinion..............

I understand everyone is sick of being terrible but getting frustrated with Zion is a bit ridiculous. He's 18, got to campus this summer and just played two of the better team in the country with the rest of our team as his surrounding talent. I think that is what was being considered when he says "about as well as anyone could reasonably expect".

 

[Stinger92860]

Personally, our anemic offense last weekend not withstanding, I like Zion. The kid doesn’t hang his head or complain. He competes on every play. His post game comments are talking about not the bad hand he’s been dealt, but rather what he needs to do to be better. Yes, he makes plenty of mistakes. He’s got some bad throws, he tends to lock in on a single target and has missed seeing open receivers. But those are things you would expect of a true freshman quarterback, and are the reasons why people don’t play them.

As I said above, I like this kid. He’s tough. I definitely wish we had a better option right now, and I definitely wish he was surrounded by the complete healthy team, which would give us a better sense of how he’s doing, but he’s got character and toughness. That’s not a bad start.

What is wrong with you? No level headed assessments allowed here.

 

[Patman]

Uhhh... so how does this work academically?

edit: was he already on campus?

 

[ZooCougar]

100% agree. He's been a victim of having ZERO playmakers and trash playcalling. No one should have anything negative to say about how Zion handles himself. He hasn't been given even a remote chance to be successful.

They are calling the plays he can execute. And he is limited because he’s only been in college for less than 60 days.

 

[HuskyNan]

I'd comment on his hair, but I don't want to invoke Godwin's Law.

Better?

Brayden Zermeno - Football - University of Connecticut Athletics

Brayden Zermeno (4) Quarterback

uconnhuskies.com

 

[Get a Job]

Better?

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Brayden Zermeno - Football - University of Connecticut Athletics

Brayden Zermeno (4) Quarterback

uconnhuskies.com

Don't worry. I have a joke for that one too.

 

[mikedog10]

Better?

View attachment 79165

Brayden Zermeno - Football - University of Connecticut Athletics

Brayden Zermeno (4) Quarterback

uconnhuskies.com

 

[HuskyNan]

3-star quarterback Brayden Zermeno commits to Arizona

Arizona’s quarterback room has gone from nearly empty to quite full in just over a week. The Wildcats landed a commitment from a second passer on Saturday, earning a pledge from 3-star California...

www.azdesertswarm.com

 

[Chin Diesel]

Well, @Palatine finally has a back up QB so he can claim Zermeo is better than the starter.

 

[Palatine]

I understand everyone is sick of being terrible but getting frustrated with Zion is a bit ridiculous. He's 18, got to campus this summer and just played two of the better team in the country with the rest of our team as his surrounding talent. I think that is what was being considered when he says "about as well as anyone could reasonably expect".

Do you think that Mora expected to be shut out and lose by 50 to Michigan? I don't. I think he has higher expectations for his players and team. I think he expected more of Zion.

Zion has a good running game to rely on. He has had clean pockets and time to pass. He has had a few wide open receivers. He simply has not performed. In four games he hasn't really shown anything. No one expects him to perform at a high level. But he received many reps with the ones all through fall practice. Expecting some level of competency and making plays when they are available is reasonable.

Puma was freshman last year. He was forced into action after an injury. That's a fair comparison. Much less was expected of Puma who played against lesser competition in high school. His stats were close to Zion's. But his production was much better. He flashed. He moved the team.

All people want is for Zion to give them some hope. I think that is not an unreasonable expectation to put on a freshman. By all accounts he is a great kid and very smart. He is being handed an opportunity as well as a challenge. The ball is literally in his hands.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Reminds me of the year Pindell started. He was better year 2.

 

[pepband99]

Do you think that Mora expected to be shut out and lose by 50 to Michigan? I don't. I think he has higher expectations for his players and team. I think he expected more of Zion.

Zion has a good running game to rely on. He has had clean pockets and time to pass. He has had a few wide open receivers. He simply has not performed. In four games he hasn't really shown anything. No one expects him to perform at a high level. But he received many reps with the ones all through fall practice. Expecting some level of competency and making plays when they are available is reasonable.

Puma was freshman last year. He was forced into action after an injury. That's a fair comparison. Much less was expected of Puma who played against lesser competition in high school. His stats were close to Zion's. But his production was much better. He flashed. He moved the team.

All people want is for Zion to give them some hope. I think that is not an unreasonable expectation to put on a freshman. By all accounts he is a great kid and very smart. He is being handed an opportunity as well as a challenge. The ball is literally in his hands.

Death, taxes, and @Palatine pining for the backup QB. We're officially back, baby.

 

[Husky68]

A true freshman backup minus WR1, WR2, RB2, RB1 (for most of michigan game). What's reasonable to you?

18 yards passing.