If Evers has a concussion

[ScottVib]

I think there should be a rules change to protect a QB when he starts his slide. When he is starting his slide, if a DB or LB see that as an opportunity to get a free shot at the QB’s head, in my book that’s definitely targeting.

What I don't love is that there seems to be certain plays where the QB sees they're about to take a hit and then slide... by that point the defender is already committed and it's an impossible situation.

That said you could probably fix that (and many issues) by adopting a rugby tackle rule. The launch tackles are not legal tackles, you have to wrap and take the player down. Bring back form tackling.

 

[Palatine]

In the Maryland game those were were penalties against us.

First, let's hope Evers is okay. But we run the QB too much. It puts him at risk every time he carries. He is not 220 pounds he is 185. He can take only so much pounding.

That said. His legs can be a weapon. The coaches need to figure. out how to use, not overuse, that weapon.

 

[ZooCougar]

Because the RPO is a thing and helps the outside zone more than just hit standard sets, and a guy like Evers has the physical ability to exploit it, making the defense have to take that into account when trying to cover their lanes. It makes us better/more dimensional.

Fagnano can do it too.

I'd rather be able to pass the ball and not be run dimensional. Your comment is Randy Edsall level stuff.

 

[Hoophound]

Fagnano is two levels better because he sees the field dramatically better. He uses our weapons. Evers is locked in on Bell. Fagnano just throws it better too.

Evers can become a great QB, he’s got time. I like him.

 

[noeynox]

Fagnano is two levels better because he sees the field dramatically better. He uses our weapons. Evers is locked in on Bell. Fagnano just throw it better too.

Evers can become a great QB, he’s got time. I like him.

Right. He's not a finished product. We need wins now. Duke was there for the taking with a little more from the QB spot.

 

[ZooCougar]

Fagnano is two levels better because he sees the field dramatically better. He uses our weapons. Evers is locked in on Bell. Fagnano just throws it better too.

Evers can become a great QB, he’s got time. I like him.

He needs to focus on throwing a catchable pass, and becoming the string puller. He has good sleight of hand. He needs to stay in the pocket longer and use his progression.

I simply can’t believe he can’t find Sheffield in space.

When he runs he needs to make sure he doesn’t get hit unless it’s absolutely necessary.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Hey, the 60's are calling you.

I wasn't even born. Lol.

 

[Hogoff]

I’ve seen a lot of these slides where the quarterback gets hit. I almost fell like they are better off diving in those positions. It seems like the are a bigger target when they slide as opposed to dive.

 

[Bubba1957]

There are 6 players eligible to handle the ball on every play. A QB that can maximize the abilities of those 6 players is valuable. The only way to do that is to throw the ball. So a passer (pocket or otherwise) is the most important trait for a QB. It’s really hard to be good at that.
Being able to run is important, but not as important.
So Nick needs to become a better passer. If Joe is significantly better at passing, then he should be the starter. But Nick can run and only needs to be marginally better at passing to be a better option. If Joe can really light it up then a great passer is more valuable than a decent passer/good runner. I’d say he’s played well in optimal situations, but is not perfect.
I’m starting to confuse myself and trust coach Mora to make the right call.

 

[mnystrom]

Sliding is supposed to be a give up for the qb. Evers has to just get down and protect himself, bit slide where he cant protect.

You can't slide in traffic. The defense is too close.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Whether or not Evers officially has a concussion is irrelevant looking short-term and long term.

We know he had a concussion at the Maryland game.
We know his playing style lends itself to getting hit.
We know he is small and he doesn't have a lot of beef to absorb hits. He's a few years beyond HS and he not growing 2"-3" or putting on 20lbs. He is what he is.

Coaches need a fully ready game package for every opponent with Evers or without him. Not ideal.

Long-term identifying another RPO QB in the portal is critical. Sammis' offensive sets are proving to allow an RPO QB to be successful. Mora has explicitly stated he likes the versatility if RPO at the college level.

I hope for the best and wish the kid well. He is progressing nicely with more and more game reps but we all know college is his last time playing football and he has his full life ahead of him and that's the priority.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

In the Maryland game those were were penalties against us.

First, let's hope Evers is okay. But we run the QB too much. It puts him at risk every time he carries. He is not 220 pounds he is 185. He can take only so much pounding.

That said. His legs can be a weapon. The coaches need to figure. out how to use, not overuse, that weapon.

UConn has a lot of play action options when Evers is in the game. Robinson, Brown, Edwards, even a defensive lineman who’s a threat to punch the ball through. With the offensive line Mora and Sammis have put together, if Evers can master the play action, and I think he can, UConn is going places. It’s experience that he needs and he’s getting it every weekend, barring any concussions that is.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Hey, the 60's are calling you.

TDH,

If you were to be guaranteed that we would be within a field goal of 50 points every game for the remainder of the season but along with wh as t we've done the past two games, we average a little more than 300 yards per game rushing and about 200 yards per game through the air, how would you feel about that prospect?

 

[noeynox]

Whether or not Evers officially has a concussion is irrelevant looking short-term and long term.

We know he had a concussion at the Maryland game.
We know his playing style lends itself to getting hit.
We know he is small and he doesn't have a lot of beef to absorb hits. He's a few years beyond HS and he not growing 2"-3" or putting on 20lbs. He is what he is.

Coaches need a fully ready game package for every opponent with Evers or without him. Not ideal.

Long-term identifying another RPO QB in the portal is critical. Sammis' offensive sets are proving to allow an RPO QB to be successful. Mora has explicitly stated he likes the versatility if RPO at the college level.

I hope for the best and wish the kid well. He is progressing nicely with more and more game reps but we all know college is his last time playing football and he has his full life ahead of him and that's the priority.

When he is back, the Guardian cap should be part of his uniform.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I’m pretty sure Fagnano came here as a dual threat guy. Doesn’t have the break away speed of Evers but is no slouch. Hoping Evers is okay for his own sake but the offense clearly functions well with Fagnano.


Revisionist history but what would our record have been last year if Joey stayed healthy? A lot of close losses where we needed a little bit more O.

 

[Windham4th]

I wonder if there are stats on QB injuries on head-first dives vs the slide.

I feel like the slide causes more but I have never looked for that data.

Maybe the slide itself should be the outlawed play.

 

[Windham4th]

Meaning they should perhaps be more hesitant to take off and run...
Not force QBs to dive head first on all their runs...

 

[AllHusky]

They need to stop running him so much. I've seen far too many athletes in all sports have their careers ended by multiple concussions. Air travel makes it worse too so a PAC 12 landing would be a problem. I read the other day that Joe Paterno didn't want Penn State to join the Big 10. He wanted to create a new conference for Northeast Football. Imagine how awesome a conference with PSU, West Virginia, Syracuse, BC, Pittsburgh, UConn, Rutgers, Temple and a few others would be? All a bus ride away.

Urban legend has Gavitt saying no thanks

 

[AllHusky]

Nope. Fignano should be QB1. The offense moves better with him. With him, UConn can run AND throw.

Fagnano doesn’t need to be Fran Tarkenton to keep the defense honest, just a well timed scramble 1-2 times per half and they will have to semi spy him instead of pinning their ears back coming for a for a sack

 

[DCUconnfan]

Fagnano can do it too.

I'd rather be able to pass the ball and not be run dimensional. Your comment is Randy Edsall level stuff.

Randy Edsall level comment? Yeesh, the 10 likes I got must’ve really stuck in your craw!

Here’s my end take. Joe can do it, but not as good as Evers. Joe can currently throw it better than Evers, I do not disagree - but Evers has the arm talent with reps to be better than Joe by the end of the season and has much more eligibility left and we have one of the easiest SoS’s out there. So, if I’m Mora, I’m playing Evers (assuming he’s not concussed, which almost seems like a foregone conclusion that he is based on the two big whacks he took on Saturday).

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Fagnano doesn’t need to be Fran Tarkenton to keep the defense honest, just a well timed scramble 1-2 times per half and they will have to semi spy him instead of pinning their ears back coming for a for a sack

Has Fagnano run for any 1st downs this year? Just saying.

 

[huskymedic]

Has Fagnano run for any 1st downs this year? Just saying.

Yes… multiple times out of the shotgun.

 

[Patman]

Yes… multiple times out of the shotgun.

and even then he's a QB in the modern era. he will do scrambles at some point

 

[Buffett10]

I’m pretty sure Fagnano came here as a dual threat guy. Doesn’t have the break away speed of Evers but is no slouch. Hoping Evers is okay for his own sake but the offense clearly functions well with Fagnano.


Revisionist history but what would our record have been last year if Joey stayed healthy? A lot of close losses where we needed a little bit more O.

He didnt come in as a dual threat guy with an avg of 3 ypc.