'Confidence has risen': Ta'Quan Roberson seizing opportunity as quarterback for UConn football team (Hearst)

[huskymedic]

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[ktuck911]

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Continue to make me eat crow Ta'Quan... First time you were out there as a starter this season I didn't see anything from you that made me believe you deserved the spot... BUT, you're showing a pulse... Keep proving me wrong about my initial thoughts... You were sling the ball a few weeks back... and running to daylight... Please continue... make me a believer... Because, guess what? We need you to be that guy...

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Continue to make me eat crow Ta'Quan... First time you were out there as a starter this season I didn't see anything from you that made me believe you deserved the spot... BUT, you're showing a pulse... Keep proving me wrong about my initial thoughts... You were sling the ball a few weeks back... and running to daylight... Please continue... make me a believer... Because, guess what? We need you to be that guy...

Imagine all the crow you’d be eating if he had started from day 1.

 

[huskymedic]

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[huskymedic]

 

[ZooCougar]

Way too soon for articles like this.

 

[DoctorWho85]

If he stops staring down receivers and attempts to run a few more times per game (will come with confidence), he's going to be pretty darn good.

 

[ZooCougar]

If he stops staring down receivers and attempts to run a few more times per game (will come with confidence), he's going to be pretty darn good.

I would love to see some more 50 yard TD completions. That play was legit. He has a great arm.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I do like the fact that Mora constantly talks about how a high scoring offense is essential in college football. He doesn't talk about how they need to grind out games or rely on the defense and special teams. He is stating the offense must be aggressive.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I would love to see some more 50 yard TD completions. That play was legit. He has a great arm.

At least a few more deep pass attempts and if he hits a couple, that absolutely helps the run game become even more dominant.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I do like the fact that Mora constantly talks about how a high scoring offense is essential in college football. He doesn't talk about how they need to grind out games or rely on the defense and special teams. He is stating the offense must be aggressive.

Having a good defense is rare these days, but having one helps.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ZooCougar]

Like I said. Too soon.

 

[superjohn]

He played really well today and was let down over and over by receivers and then by the refs. He blew it with the fumble but he played very well up to that point.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Lies. Damn lies. And statistics.

Sorry, not sorry but no way Roberson was one of the 16 most impactful or efficient QB's last week. His WR's dropped too many passes and he had a killer fumble.

 

[Patman]

Lies. Damn lies. And statistics.

Sorry, not sorry but no way Roberson was one of the 16 most impactful or efficient QB's last week. His WR's dropped too many passes and he had a killer fumble.

I know analytics guys, at least the NFL ones for awhile, grade things differently to account for what is the QB's responsibility, so maybe the drops don't count as much?

 

[ZooCougar]

LOL. Absurd.

 

[Hoophound]

Roberson is playing pretty well. The program has to remain positive about something. Just let it be.

 

[Alum86]

5 games left. If you can play in 4 only and retain redshirt why not let a back up play?

 

[Patman]

5 games left. If you can play in 4 only and retain redshirt why not let a back up play?

Why is this not TRs ball? I'm not in love with the kid but this is silly. You're going to piss off that entire locker room to kick the tires? No.

 

[Chin Diesel]

He's getting his sea legs and has mostly been serviceable with his passing. He can zing it and can throw the long ball.

He's had a few "moments" which were self-induced but has been hampered by one of the statistically worst WR corps for dropped passes. Eye test says almost all those drops are WR fault, not QB fault.

If he stays healthy this year, and has a full off-season as the healthy starter, I am fine with him starting next year.

 

[Alum86]

Why is this not TRs ball? I'm not in love with the kid but this is silly. You're going to piss off that entire locker room to kick the tires? No.

Because he’s butterfingers? Why not let ZT play when we get down 56-0 to the Vols in the 3rd? No rule one QB only has to take 100% of the snaps all season. Hell, Michigan played 6-7 QBs last year against us.

 

[Patman]

Because he’s butterfingers? Why not let ZT play when we get down 56-0 to the Vols in the 3rd? No rule one QB only has to take 100% of the snaps all season. Hell, Michigan played 6-7 QBs last year against us.

That's because Michigan was creaming us. Stop justifying bad ideas.

 

[ZooCougar]

He's getting his sea legs and has mostly been serviceable with his passing. He can zing it and can throw the long ball.

He's had a few "moments" which were self-induced but has been hampered by one of the statistically worst WR corps for dropped passes. Eye test says almost all those drops are WR fault, not QB fault.

If he stays healthy this year, and has a full off-season as the healthy starter, I am fine with him starting next year.

Serviceable with a a few spectacular plays. Is a good description.

Hopefully he learned about securing the ball last game.