Current QB situation...

[huskyrob1]

Ok the point is you’re trying to make them seem like world beaters to help your point when really they are nothing special this year. They have 1 impressive win this season.

They still have one of the best offenses in the country this year, and at the time they played us their defense was pretty damn good. Since they played us, they have lost DE Randy Charlton, and cornerback Neville Clark. The injury bug has hit the UCF defense hard since they played us, so stick that in your pompus craw.

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[kemba]

It’s not about expectations being low it’s about giving credit where credit is due. You want to rag on a player that try’s his best. I guess two 40 yard field goals are better than no field goals at all. I’m guessing you would want seven touchdowns since your expectations are so high.

The only "ragging on him" has been saying he hasn't proven he's the guy. Which is true. Everyone has agreed if he's healthy he should get a chance.

 

[Bongo Fury]

SK hasn’t proven to be the answer but he has shown 4 things the others don’t have in any decent quantity.

1. He’s very tall
2. He can scramble
3. He has accuracy
4. He has a track record against good high school competition.

The sample is too small to say he’s the guy, but it’s plenty big enough to know he’s our guy or we don’t have a guy.

I hope he starts against ECU. Guessing he does not practice well like CC. Being a gamer is more important than practice and I hope he is.

 

[Rosebud70]

I hope he starts against ECU. Guessing he does not practice well like CC. Being a gamer is more important than practice and I hope he is.

im curious to see what he can do. Starters or not starters he showed that he is accurate with the ball and he can move too. His track record from HS is he is a winner. He’s not going to be ranked and have other offers and be on top programs radars if he can’t play. I say we see what the kids got and hopefully he can solidify the position going into the off season That way we can build around him for the next few seasons instead of trying to start from scratch every year at the qb spot.

 

[BNich]

Wish Krajewski was healthy so we could see what he can do.

 

[huskyrob1]

Wish Krajewski was healthy so we could see what he can do.

He's almost healthy, has been throwing in practice. Not quite ready for contact yet though.

 

[HurricaneDave]

To make this situation even more bizarre, Edsall said yesterday his QB has been hurt all season.

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“The guy that probably would have been our starter this year, has been out for the year,” Edsall said on Sunday, referring to Leon.

 

[huskyrob1]

To make this situation even more bizarre, Edsall said yesterday his QB has been hurt all season.

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“The guy that probably would have been our starter this year, has been out for the year,” Edsall said on Sunday, referring to Leon.

So let me get this straight, he's no longer blaming freshman mistakes during games, he's now blaming freshman injuries on the reason for crazy playcalling on first and goal situations like when after Mensah doesn't get in on 1st down have JZ run right and throw a pass across the field to the opposite corner in the end zone ?

 

[BNich]

He's almost healthy, has been throwing in practice. Not quite ready for contact yet though.

I'm well aware. Think they take things slow with him and don't rush him back after surgery. Still impressive he got hurt early and still put up the numbers he did in that one game of extensive playing time.

 

[History Geek]

To make this situation even more bizarre, Edsall said yesterday his QB has been hurt all season.

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“The guy that probably would have been our starter this year, has been out for the year,” Edsall said on Sunday, referring to Leon.

Got to admit, this threw me for a loop. Obviously, I have never seen Leon play, and I want to trust Randy, but this initially struck me as a quote meant more to provide an excuse than anything else.

I know JZ and MB are trying their best, but we HAVE TO better quarterback play than what we got this year. All work to get better in the next 9 months, and may the best man win.

 

[Purple Stein]

To make this situation even more bizarre, Edsall said yesterday his QB has been hurt all season.

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“The guy that probably would have been our starter this year, has been out for the year,” Edsall said on Sunday, referring to Leon.

 

[CL82]

Can't SK take a medical redshirt this year? I guess as long he plays less than three more games, he still can redshirt, but if not, why bring him back all?

 

[huskymedic]

Can't SK take a medical redshirt this year? I guess as long he plays less than three more games, he still can redshirt, but if not, why bring him back all?

He redshirted last year?

 

[Life Is Good]

Got to admit, this threw me for a loop. Obviously, I have never seen Leon play, and I want to trust Randy, but this initially struck me as a quote meant more to provide an excuse than anything else.

I know JZ and MB are trying their best, but we HAVE TO better quarterback play than what we got this year. All work to get better in the next 9 months, and may the best man win.

So after 10 games he comes up with this nugget? Why in the hell would any decent QB come here? He is literally saying that an unranked, no offer, PWO, never took a snap in college was the best QB? This just solidified how RE has absolutely no clue on how to evaluate QB’s. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see three QB’s transfer out after that comment.

 

[Purple Stein]

It’s almost like he’s trying to get canned.

 

[Palatine]

SK could have played in four games last year. Considering we were in blow out after blow out, there should have been plenty of time to play him. Instead Edsall kept him on the shelf and gave him a few minutes in our last game.

He could have played and been ready for this year. He could have come into 2019 with experience in different situations and understanding game speed. Instead, Edsall completely mismanaged the minutes that would have had an impact on this year. Such a waste.

And then Edsall has the gall to complain about our inexperience. He is the one making it worse.

 

[huskysupporter]

im curious to see what he can do. Starters or not starters he showed that he is accurate with the ball and he can move too. His track record from HS is he is a winner. He’s not going to be ranked and have other offers and be on top programs radars if he can’t play. I say we see what the kids got and hopefully he can solidify the position going into the off season That way we can build around him for the next few seasons instead of trying to start from scratch every year at the qb spot.

Are you asserting that major programs don’t whiff on talent evaluation?

I just want SK to be healthy- he needs to be evaluated playing meaningful snaps v. a first team defense. If he doesn’t make it back this year then he is another unknown going into 2020.

 

[huskyrob1]

I'm well aware. Think they take things slow with him and don't rush him back after surgery. Still impressive he got hurt early and still put up the numbers he did in that one game of extensive playing time.

Actually from the way I understand it, a broken collarbone or clavicle doesn't hurt much unless you raise your arms straight up over your head. That's why he didn't feel any severe pain until he was taking his shoulder pads off.

 

[huskymedic]

Declassified version:

 

[Life Is Good]

Got to admit, this threw me for a loop. Obviously, I have never seen Leon play, and I want to trust Randy, but this initially struck me as a quote meant more to provide an excuse than anything else.

I know JZ and MB are trying their best, but we HAVE TO better quarterback play than what we got this year. All work to get better in the next 9 months, and may the best man win.

That’s the problem with RANDY picking a quarterback........the best man doesn’t always win.

 

[ktuck911]

Even if he gives us the best option for a win I wouldn't play SK the rest of the way. No way in heck is that clavicle ready for more hits this season. He may be able to turn this season into a medical redshirt down the road.. For his sake, don't do it coach... We're a bad football team and need more pieces. Football is risky, yes, but when you're hurt like that, and you're not very good, with a few games left, why do it? Makes no sense.

 

[huskyrob1]

Even if he gives us the best option for a win I wouldn't play SK the rest of the way. No way in heck is that clavicle ready for more hits this season. He may be able to turn this season into a medical redshirt down the road.. For his sake, don't do it coach... We're a bad football team and need more pieces. Football is risky, yes, but when you're hurt like that, and you're not very good, with a few games left, why do it? Makes no sense.

I would agree.

 

[Ldandy]

To make this situation even more bizarre, Edsall said yesterday his QB has been hurt all season.

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“The guy that probably would have been our starter this year, has been out for the year,” Edsall said on Sunday, referring to Leon.

My God this is embarrassing. I'm not sure if Randy is the greatest troll in the history of coaching press conferences or if he is completely unhinged at this point. Either way how can your AD read this and reaffirm that this guy has the program pointed in the right direction? The guy is headed to 3 wins over the last two seasons. Some people say it could get worse if they cut bait with Randy after the season. My response to that is really? Worse than this dumpster inferno? make it stop. Give these kids a reason to be excited about playing again.

 

[RSTuthill]

Are you asserting that major programs don’t whiff on talent evaluation?

Exhibit A is Ryan Fines.

 

[huskyrob1]

My God this is embarrassing. I'm not sure if Randy is the greatest troll in the history of coaching press conferences or if he is completely unhinged at this point. Either way how can your AD read this and reaffirm that this guy has the program pointed in the right direction? The guy is headed to 3 wins over the last two seasons. Some people say it could get worse if they cut bait with Randy after the season. My response to that is really? Worse than this dumpster inferno? make it stop. Give these kids a reason to be excited about playing again.

I think the people saying things would get worse if Edsall is fired, actually want to see the football program disappear, and they know that with Edsall at the helm indefinitely, it eventually will.

 

[uconnbill]

If Steve is healthy I want to see him play. There is no guarantee that he would receive another year of eligibility due to injury.

Two weeks left to play after this bye week. Time to see who can help going forward and who can't. Remember the portal will end up being part of the off season and how UConn uses it and loses players in the process.

 

[Life Is Good]

If Steve is healthy I want to see him play. There is no guarantee that he would receive another year of eligibility due to injury.

Two weeks left to play after this bye week. Time to see who can help going forward and who can't. Remember the portal will end up being part of the off season and how UConn uses it and loses players in the process.

It looks like SK would meet all the criteria for a medical hardship waiver (redshirt).

 

[ktuck911]

With a broken collarbone, he should be eligible for a waiver without question. Yeah, we gotta see what else he can do, but I stand by what I believe this season. 3 games left, he doesn't play... Give him a shot to prove himself come the Spring.. And let's have a real Spring practice schedule this time around (please).. and then a REAL Spring game...

 

[Bongo Fury]

If he wants to and is ready then play him. I wouldn’t save him as the QB four years from now

 

[huskysupporter]

With a broken collarbone, he should be eligible for a waiver without question. Yeah, we gotta see what else he can do, but I stand by what I believe this season. 3 games left, he doesn't play... Give him a shot to prove himself come the Spring.. And let's have a real Spring practice schedule this time around (please).. and then a REAL Spring game...

if he can play he needs to play. We need to see if he can be a contributor next year.