Cochran is done

[Skiblets]

Best of luck to the young man. You know that long view we've all been encouraged to take, I would suggest we all extend that time horizon a little longer...

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Best of luck to the young man. You know that long view we've all been encouraged to take, I would suggest we all extend that time horizon a little longer...

I mean this program cannot catch a break. Even when something "good" happens. It's really unbelievable.

 

[Devland]

F- this team.

I hope your not in my foxhole.

 

[coachcap]

As soon as I heard that Casey had 3 concussions within the last year, I surmised this result.
Best of luck to Casey, a class kid & great ambassador for this university.
I'll host a bonfire in my back yard to burn Boyle's redshirt.

 

[sportsart]

One thought that comes to mind. If both QB's were to play vs Boise, you increase the odds of one getting hurt. The last thing you want is an OL adjusting to 2 different QB's style.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Wow. I am shocked. Sucks for UConn; but, this is likely the best course of action for Casey. Best wishes to him on a full recovery and a bright future.

The little devil in me wonders if BC will come a calling next year when they need a new quarterback?

Guess Boyle’s redshirt is done. He will be on the field again this season.

 

[Confident Carl]

If not for Whitmer taking a bunch of snaps against BYU, there's a chance UConn loses to Stony Brook. So there's that. If anything this will reinforce things in Diaco's mind. Now if someone gets hurt, at least his backup has seen a good amount of snaps. I think that's the point.

I'm also not a huge fan of all the substitutions but I think it's a necessary evil given the steady decline of the team's performance in the last three years culminating in the show that was 2013.

Carl, you've changed, I am proud of you. Now you are starting to see inside of the mind of HCBD!

 

[Chuck]

I'm more of a basketball fan so I try to butt out of the football conversations. I don't know if Casey or his family read the Boneyard, but if they do, I felt that I should post.

Not that you SHOULD care what an anonymous internet poster thinks about your decision and your future, but I know it's hard not to look. I didn't play a sport at UConn but I've had 20+ years of fantastic memories thanks to UConn sports (because of athletes like you), friends I made, and my degree (even with my mediocre grades), in that order. Good luck to you in your future whether in football or elsewhere and thank you for bringing a bit of happiness to Husky fans at the end of a tough season last year.

 

[Blue Loyalist]

Ed Daigneault ‏@EdDaigneault 27s
UConn QB Casey Cochran's career is over due to multiple concussions, UConn says.

Smart move given the rash of concussion related suicides from ex-NFLers.

Looks like he will stay associated with the program and that is good.

UConn will accept this setback and continue to move forward.

 

[B1GEast]

Terrible news. Wish the kid well.

 

[formerlurker]

Thank you, Casey. And congratulations on becoming part of the Bob Diaco coaching tree (sapling).

 

[Woof 101]

F- this team.

There are many terms one could use to reply to this along with calling you many things other than Bruce. Not sure if we are allowed to say things like low life, classless piece of pig snot but we will see.
One can only hope if you have a season ticket you will give it up to someone with a tad of an IQ and a love for our team.
We can only wish Casey nothing but the best in the future and be glad he will remain on board as a QB mentor. That still gives us a good arm on the practice field. We can then hope after he graduates he starts his professional coaching career right here as an assistant.
They say adversity builds character, well by the end of this season we are going to have a ton of character.
Good luck Casey and Go Dogs!!!!!

 

[Confident Carl]

I feel bad for Casey...I hope he is able to move on without any physical issues. This sucks pretty bad for the team...I always liked the way he played on the field!

My heart goes out to Casey. Here are the positives. First off great judgement by his advisors, Docs, Coaches, admin, family. My college football career ended due to a neck injury that possibly could have left me paralyzed. So Casey getting out now preserves the quality of the rest of his life. His Dad, Jack is one of the winning est coaches in CT HS history. He has the smarts and pedigree. No doubt if he wants it he can get a grad assistant gig with Diaco and then become part of the Hayden Fry line of coaches. On a lot of fronts this may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Casey. Having grown up in Monroe, I have followed Casey since he came to Masuk. All the best to Casey!

As for going forward, I expect Chandler and the team to step it up and have a big game against Boise. This game will no doubt be dedicated to Casey and will be played at a high emotional level. Lets see how Chandler does against Boise. If he has a bad game, I say make Tim Boyle the starter and get him real time game experience. The playing time will be very beneficial for next season. Either way, I see Boyle getting snaps similar to CW and CC splitting time.

 

[warbler1055]

Thank you CC and good luck in the future. We were your fans at Masuk. We will never forget the mullet. UConn FB is not the same without you.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Man, as someone who works with sufferers of TBI and the resulting effects on the executive functions, this really does not bode very well for his future as a productive participant in society, especially as he gets older. Glad he won't be in the position for it to be made worse from here at least. Hopefully he can find a good job with employers who are ready to adjust to his needs, as well as professional support for working with his deficits. Best of luck to him and his family, and nothing but thanks and reverence to him for suffering in this way as he tried to help dig this program out of its own grave.

At least this won't end his academic career, and he will at least have a degree from UConn going forward.

 

[HomeKing93]

It is unfortunate that Casey's playing career is over. The show he put on in the Memphis game was worth sitting in the cold for. Best wishes to Casey as he continues his path to a degree from our great university.

 

[ZOOCONN]

THANK YOU (home side)
CASEY (press box side)
Maybe for the BSU game, just a thought.

 

[SubbaBub]

This is too bad. He was a guy in the vein of Dan O. A local kid who was talented enough to play elsewhere but wanted to be a part of State U becoming a legit FB force. We'll need more like him.

 

[metsfan2323]

Casey we are all hoping you become the Kevin Ollie of the football team (former player to head coach)

Best of luck and thanks for the ride at the end of last season.

On a further note if Cummings doesn't get more creative I hope you become offensive coordinator next week.

 

[Uconnalliance]

Gotta believe... Something good comes from all bad ,hang in there gang. Casey will make one hell of a coach

 

[BlueDogs]

First, there is life after football and I hope CC has great career at whatever he chooses to do.

Second, we are so screwed with Whitmer a the helm.

Things just seem to go from bad to worse with UConn football. But, adversity either breaks you or makes you stronger, and that applies all around the table.

 

[tjhusky]

As bad is this new is for Casey it is great the we are at a place where most coaches, players, and fans understand the seriousness of repeated concussions.

If we see a career ending injury on the field it is usually obvious ( and terrible to see).

I am glad that almost everyone understands the seriousness of this injury. In the long run UCONN football will be fine. What is important is that Casey made the right call.

 

[Mr Blueskin]

Hope CC gets a big ovation during husky walk and at the game Saturday...I will never forget those Memphis game highlites.

Whitmer is not the answer and I agree that we are with Whitmer at the helm...one big negative is he loves to run after just one look and the biggest problem with that is that Whitmer is horrible at throwing on the run. If you are a mobile QB you need to be able to throw on the run and he is just awful.

Throw Boyle into the fire NOW!

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

Ed Daigneault ‏@EdDaigneault 27s UConn QB Casey Cochran's career is over due to multiple concussions, UConn says.

A sad day. As a Masuk alum, I've always been a CC fan since he transferred there. Great kid. Tough break.
I'm sure we haven't heard the last of Casey. He has a bright future ahead of him. I just wish we all got to see his true potential. He would have been special here.
Thanks for giving us hope, Casey! Best of luck in your future. You've made your family and UCONN fans proud in your short time here.
Now it's time for plan B...as in Boyle. Let's get it, Tim.

 

[CTBasketball]

Had an impressive record too:

• 3-2 career as a starter.
• 128/206 (62.1%) for 1464 yards at 11 TD's w/ 5 INT's.
• 1 rushing TD.

This sucks, I really thought he was gonna best QB we've ever had. Even better than Danny O.

 

[tduconn]

(1) CC- God bless to you and your family.........somehow I know your future will be bright outside of football, and there will be life once you shake away the painful clouds of despair.
(2) to all college football coaches........I

 

[uconnbill]

I am glad Casey gets to walk away fairly healthy and can stay close to the game as he wants to coach. He can help the quarterbacks out on reading defenses and foot work.

 

[Milo65]

Wishing him all the best to a happy and healthy future. It was the best decision for him.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Yeah.. sad to see but I'm glad CC's best interests are being looked after. If we had a "play every play award...", his name would be going on it.

 

[RioDog]

Hard to believe my first game ever at the 'Rent would be Casey's last. Best of luck to him. Glad I got to see him play. I' m sure he'll have a chance to do great things in the future, as will UConn football.

GO DOGS !!