Dan Orlovsky - “It’s time for my journey as a football player to come to an end.”

[huskymedic]

>>I’m not fearful of the future, but excited. I am excited to do things as a husband and dad, as a friend, an uncle or alumni, that I have never been able to do before. And I truly believe that football has equipped me so well for this next step.<<

 

[formerlurker]

He has nothing to hang his head about and he's going out on his own terms. Not many people get to say that. Here's hoping he finds his way back to the UCONN program in some capacity. Well done, Dan O!

 

[coachcap]

Emphasis on: "excited to do things...or ALUMNI"

 

[CTMike]

There is a lot to be said for lasting so long at the highest level. He should be very, very proud.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I assume he’ll be honored at homecoming. There better be a huge crowd for him.

 

[huskymedic]

I assume he’ll be honored at homecoming. There better be a huge crowd for him.

More likely the Missouri Game when it Dan Orlovsky Bobblehead Day?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Husky25]

Can you say 2018 Grad Assistant?

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Can you say 2018 Grad Assistant?

OC in waiting for when Lashlee eventually leaves?

 

[The Funster]

I remember the first time I saw him play for SHS Gaels. Wow. Great person. Great professional. Good on him.

 

[Husky25]

OC in waiting for when Lashlee eventually leaves?

I didn't read the article yet, but I think the Daily Campus is correct. Lashlee is the HCIW. He will be given the Associate Head Coaching title by next season.

 

[sportsart]

I would think he would be in demand as a QB coach at some point.

 

[BugsyCT]

Call him up, Randy. Get him on the staff next year.

 

[huskymedic]

Call him up, Randy. Get him on the staff next year.

Well, the NCAA did approve the addition of a 10th full-time, on-field football assistant coach effective January 2018.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I would think he would be in demand as a QB coach at some point.

Yes, I think he's a good option as an NFL QB coach. That's been his job in a way, for years.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

He has nothing to hang his head about and he's going out on his own terms.

And, seemingly without (m)any concussions or any major injuries. Great life experiences and stories, financially well-positioned, ongoing NFL pension, apparently a good family man, great ongoing career potential, healthy ... DO symbolically appears to have life by the cajones!

 

[Palatine]

He was fun to watch in a UConn uniform. Best of everything to the lad.

 

[Woof 101]

Emotional, powerful statement from one of our finest. Love the alumni comment .
His years in the league playing for so many different head coaches, offensive coordinators and QB coaches, has to make him one of the most knowledgeable in the football world at the position. Not to even think of the thousands of hours watching film on defenses and working with receivers.
We have to hope he wants to go into coaching and believe he would start this career at UConn. This under his former mentor / friend a former college QB himself.

 

[Redding Husky]

I'd be thrilled to see him at UConn, giving his knowledge of the game to our players. But he can probably make more money in the NFL.

Either way, good luck Dan!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnbill]

I think Dan would make a good coach either at the college level or the pro level.

No matter what he decides to do, he will succeed

Congrats on your Retirement Dan Orlovsky and enjoying the family

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony (w/ Edsall quote): Former UConn Quarterback Orlovsky Announces NFL Retirement

Fuller: Former Shelton, UConn QB Orlovsky retires

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Could he ever become UConn's athletic director or take a related post?

 

[Husky25]

Could he ever become UConn's athletic director or take a related post?

What did Athletic Director Dave do that you want him gone?