Foxx to WR, Osiecki to FB

[EdgewoodNHV]

http://courantblogs.com/uconn-footb...pasqualoni-ahead-of-spring-practice/#more-428

Osiecki to FB I remember hearing about so wasn't surprised, but I don't recall hearing anything about Deshon Foxx moving to WR until now.

 

[AJC88]

I like both moves. Osiecki was a wrecking ball at Seymour, and from everything I've heard about Foxx, the kid can run.

 

[Excalibur]

Where is the depth at RB that allows us to make this move? Puzzling.

 

[metsfan2323]

Foxx to WR is very surprising. He can always switch back if needs change, I assume he will redshirt.

The plan must be to use Joe Williams next year.

 

[UConnDan97]

Where is the depth at RB that allows us to make this move? Puzzling.

I agree with this comment. If there was one area on offense that I didn't think we would need more bodies in, it was wide receiver. With the new transfers, Mike Smith, and the incoming freshman, it's hard to see how Foxx gets the ball very much at all. Weird.

 

[mattp]

Where is the depth at RB that allows us to make this move? Puzzling.

that was my initial thought as well, but after a moment of reflection i decided our RB situation must be to P's liking to make the move, so that's a positive.

 

[Dann]

combs-dj-williams-hy-williams????

 

[uconnbill]

I thought when Foxx was offered he would be moved to slot as he played some of it in high school. He looks very good catching the ball and has good speed in open spaces.

Osiecki move puts a glut at the fullback position but the staff must think he is perfect for the position.

 

[rich1122]

I thought when Foxx was offered he would be moved to slot as he played some of it in high school. He looks very good catching the ball and has good speed in open spaces.

Osiecki move puts a glut at the fullback position but the staff must think he is perfect for the position.

Or he was not going to see the light of day at LB

 

[BHusky]

Foxx is about the same size and style RB as McCombs. Maybe they prefer McCombs with a change of pace back and thought Foxx may be a better asset when getting him the ball in space at WR. Or they just did not feel he could handle the pounding at RB at 165 lbs. McCombs proved to be durable, but most questioned it during the early season.

 

[noeynox]

Reuben Frank, and now Osiecki, which else do we have at fb with hinkley gone.

 

[Wildgopher]

And don't forget Max D. out of Berlin HS.

 

[weyuo]

Does anyone have any info on Max Delorenzo? How's his progress? How is he gonna fit in this puzzle? Tailback? Fullback? What's his realistic chance of seeing playing time?

 

[kris1]

I love Osiecki at FB. I'm sure PT had a lot do with the switch to offense, but I like it. He's a strong, tough kid, he'll block, and he can catch the ball out of the backfield. He certainly was a beast at that position in HS.

 

[CAPS]

Max is afraid to get hit from what I've told by some people in Berlin, think Foxx could be a beast of a punt/kick returner

 

[uconndogs]

Yeah, he was "afraid" to get hit in HS so he got a scholarship to play D1 football - from Randy Edsall no less.

I mean, c'mon..........

 

[CAPS]

Just telling ya what I've heard,met the kid he's built like a tank extremely athletic was a star hoops player at Berlin too

 

[uconndogs]

Oh, I understand it's a rumor. I'm just wondering why we need to repeat it on a message board. Not to mention that he's....what 18-19 years old.

CAPS, I'm not trying to be a pr*ck, but it just bugs me when stuff like this starts floating around about kids trying to make a go of it in something as demanding as football at this level is.

 

[huskysupporter]

Oh, I understand it's a rumor. I'm just wondering why we need to repeat it on a message board. Not to mention that he's....what 18-19 years old.

CAPS, I'm not trying to be a pr*ck, but it just bugs me when stuff like this starts floating around about kids trying to make a go of it in something as demanding as football at this level is.

Quotes like that are from jealous players/coaches and then they pick up steam. If Max Delorenzo was scared of getting hit, he would not be playing football, and he certainly not get a D 1 scholarship. THe kid was a beast in high school. Football is a contact sport, everyone who plays knows they are going to get hit. Just jealousy.

 

[huskysupporter]

As for Foxx moving to Wide Receiver, maybe the staff will take a page out of the Oregon State playbook and utilize the fly sweep with Foxx playing the James Rodgers role.

 

[Adios]

Max is afraid to get hit from what I've told by some people in Berlin, think Foxx could be a beast of a punt/kick returner

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/delorenzo_max00.html

C'mon. What kind of gossip is that?

 

[rich1122]

Oh, I understand it's a rumor. I'm just wondering why we need to repeat it on a message board. Not to mention that he's....what 18-19 years old.

CAPS, I'm not trying to be a pr*ck, but it just bugs me when stuff like this starts floating around about kids trying to make a go of it in something as demanding as football at this level is.

Agreed. We can complain about stuff and sometimes I feel bad about things that are said or even things that I say - this one kind of crossed the line.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Guys who are afraid to get hit do not play running back.

 

[CAPS]

And none of you guys ever trashed Zach Frazier right ?

 

[rich1122]

Nobody EVER said that kind of personal stuff - no heart, afraid are lousy words and should be avoided. Want to say that somebody had a crappy game, dropped a pass, or was stupid for getting kicked off the team then nobody would disagree.