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Kembafan said:
I just think Fagnano is a gamer, a darned good football player, and should be recognized as a UConn Football hero.
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I agree with the premise most have put forward here. Not wanting any player to get hurt but the injury and Joe got us a win. Down 17 with only 10 minutes. Priceless......
Agree with all the kind words for him but I will save hero for the men & women we thank tomorrow. ;)
 
Don't ever under estimate a 5th year player with a lot of experience. Play who ever has the hot hand. Nothing wrong with both sharing playing time in same game. The odds of 1 QB staying healthy + productive for all 12 games is small. Depth goes a long way to successful season. Mora will make the right in-game decision.
 
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RioDog said:
Yup. Saw that too.
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One in particular stood out, Gaithings I believe. Absolutely horrendous throw, and he just stood and stared, clear disgust. Not a good situation.
 
Don't play the could've should've would've game it's not healthy, it's what is and what we should do going forward.
 
Scoe said:
I'll say something that might get laughing emojis but I think Fagnano could be an nfl qb. A 7th rounder/FA it's not out of the realm of possibility. There are a lot of bad qbs and Fagnano obviously has experience being a backup and coming into games off the bench. If Tim Boyle and Tommy Devito can be on nfl rosters so can Joe Fagnano.
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I agree. I’ve said before that the third string job on the NFL is a little different. Need to be able to make throws in practice to give receivers reps (he can). Athletic enough to be a good scout QB (he can) And finally, be a good student that can help the starters (he can).
 
Scoe said:
I'll say something that might get laughing emojis but I think Fagnano could be an nfl qb. A 7th rounder/FA it's not out of the realm of possibility. There are a lot of bad qbs and Fagnano obviously has experience being a backup and coming into games off the bench. If Tim Boyle and Tommy Devito can be on nfl rosters so can Joe Fagnano.
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If Tim Boyle can do it, anyone can...
 
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Scoe said:
I'll say something that might get laughing emojis but I think Fagnano could be an nfl qb. A 7th rounder/FA it's not out of the realm of possibility. There are a lot of bad qbs and Fagnano obviously has experience being a backup and coming into games off the bench. If Tim Boyle and Tommy Devito can be on nfl rosters so can Joe Fagnano.
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I agree. It’s not likely to happen but not outside the realm of possibility. He’s got that accuracy with throws that separates him from the rest.
 
Right off the bat Joe F threw a deep ball that was not a high pop hoping our receiver would make a play but a throw to our receiver on target to have a chance to make a catch. It was so obvious the difference in accuracy. Joe is not a big threat to run but we have very good backs for that.
 
Strong arm, inaccurate, vs moderate arm, accurate. Exhibit 1,2,3+++….Tom Brady. Give me accuracy every time. JF, no doubt.
 
Kembafan said:
He deserves some serious appreciation. I’m not interested in arguing about QB controversies or who was right all along or who should admit they were wrong. And I’m not interested in tearing any other player down.

I just think Fagnano is a gamer, a darned good football player, and should be recognized as a UConn Football hero.
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If Joe doesn’t start the next two games, Mora should be ushered out of town
 
cellocgg said:
Maybe Mora hasn't been starting Fagnano as a secret weapon for Cuse? Didn't he say like last interview he didn't want to give away too much in the tapes
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You are thinking way too much with your heart. Things are so much simpler than that. Mora needs wins every week so he isn't going to run out a surprise starter. He's also like 62. He only has 10 seasons left. He isn't going to leave wins on the table unless he has a plan.

You don't switch qbs because it makes you look like a dilletente and you lose the room. That's the school mora is in. The problem is fagnano is the better qb.

So the reality mora is playing Evers because he thinks it will net him more wins and success down the line
 
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HuskiesFan1014 said:
I agree with this take. I wonder if Sammis has seen that and would love to be a fly on the wall...has Gordy just been the Good General or do you think he's verbalized this to Mora? His offense seems to flow so much more smoothly under Joe...he HAS to know that, right?
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Interesting thoughts and question(s). We will never know if Sammis expressed doubts to Mora about Nick Evers and even though I am curious to know it's frankly none of our business and best kept private. Having said all of that, I am sure Sammis is restricting his playcalling and considering certain pass plays off limits when Evers is playing QB-that is a fact. Look at the the numerous consecutive pass plays that were called when Fagnano entered the game. Sure they were behind by 13 and that played a part, but has that many consecutive pass plays been called for Evers, ever?
 
Palatine said:
There are two things going on here. Mora is playing Evers for the good of the program. He will be here for years, so will Mora. Evers needs reps. To some degree he is being force fed them.

Fagnano has made an unexpected leap. He is clearly the better passer and now looks like the better overall QB. He is the best thing for the short term, for this year, his last.

Coaches have to play the best players. He owes it to the team. Otherwise the coach will be playing favorites. Evers has been dinged up this year and he is hurt again. So the decision to start Joe against Syracuse is easy and obvious. But Evers will have a bye week to heal. The question is which road does Mora take? Does he continue to prioritize the program or does he prioritize winning tomorrow?
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I don't think prioritizing the program and prioritizing winning tomorrow are mutually exclusive, in fact they are probably tied at the hip. The more wins the UConn gets now, the more press they get for the turnaround. They already are in the press when it comes to specific articles or tweets some of which have been posted here in the BoneYard.

I have nothing against Evers and I wish him the best, but if Welliver is not the starting 2025 QB, I don't think the 2025 starting QB is on this roster. With the transfer portal and NIL era in full effect, especially with $1.5M infusion according to Mora, they need to get an effective and experienced downfield passer. I know some of that money will be used for retaining some of the current players, but I still think they can get an effective download field passer.
 
Stray_Dog said:
I trust Mora's decision as to who will start in the QB position. I will support whoever that is.
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I will support the team, regardless of the QB. I do not share your trust in Mora to make the right decision. He has been very stubborn in his refusal to make a change. If he starts NE over JF for the rotten fruit, he loses some credibility with me. The choice is obvious.
 
Fairfield_1st said:
I will support the team, regardless of the QB. I do not share your trust in Mora to make the right decision. He has been very stubborn in his refusal to make a change. If he starts NE over JF for the rotten fruit, he loses some credibility with me. The choice is obvious.
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I’ll reserve my judgment on the belief he will do the right thing for the current team. It’s obvious what has to be done. There is no chance against SU with Evers. There is a fighting chance if JF has a hot hand.
 
gsmooth said:
I don't think prioritizing the program and prioritizing winning tomorrow are mutually exclusive, in fact they are probably tied at the hip. The more wins the UConn gets now, the more press they get for the turnaround. They already are in the press when it comes to specific articles or tweets some of which have been posted here in the BoneYard.

I have nothing against Evers and I wish him the best, but if Welliver is not the starting 2025 QB, I don't think the 2025 starting QB is on this roster. With the transfer portal and NIL era in full effect, especially with $1.5M infusion according to Mora, they need to get an effective and experienced downfield passer. I know some of that money will be used for retaining some of the current players, but I still think they can get an effective download field passer.
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What you said.
 
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gsmooth said:
I have nothing against Evers and I wish him the best, but if Welliver is not the starting 2025 QB, I don't think the 2025 starting QB is on this roster.
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same thing i've been saying for the last month.
Evers should settle in nicely at a Kennesaw State, Akron, or Middle Tennessee State, something on that level. Or if he really wants to have a shot, go down to FCS and get some serious playing time on a team. Joe Flacco and Carson Wentz made it to the next level from FCS, so it can be done.

I just don't think UConn has the luxury of TIME, to develop this kid, as we desperately fight to get into the P4. Maybe if we were in a P4 conference already we take the time to work with Nick, but we just can't risk it.

I hate to sound so transactional. These are still boys witih dreams, and college football should still be a place where boys can grow in their craft and leave the program as men, with performance not being the sole consideration for investment in him. But those days are gone (not UConn's fault).

Need wins now.
2025 - Welliver or next Portal Guy. Please.
 
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gsmooth said:
I don't think prioritizing the program and prioritizing winning tomorrow are mutually exclusive, in fact they are probably tied at the hip. The more wins the UConn gets now, the more press they get for the turnaround. They already are in the press when it comes to specific articles or tweets some of which have been posted here in the BoneYard.

I have nothing against Evers and I wish him the best, but if Welliver is not the starting 2025 QB, I don't think the 2025 starting QB is on this roster. With the transfer portal and NIL era in full effect, especially with $1.5M infusion according to Mora, they need to get an effective and experienced downfield passer. I know some of that money will be used for retaining some of the current players, but I still think they can get an effective download field passer.
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So, Evers has no capability to be coached up in pocket presence, footwork, reading defenses and even getting over injuries? He has peaked at age 20? That is what you are saying here.
 
Fairfield_1st said:
I will support the team, regardless of the QB. I do not share your trust in Mora to make the right decision. He has been very stubborn in his refusal to make a change. If he starts NE over JF for the rotten fruit, he loses some credibility with me. The choice is obvious.
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I like most of what Mora has done. But he has mismanaged this QB situation to the point where it has become mildly infuriating.
 
hardcorehusky said:
So, Evers has no capability to be coached up in pocket presence, footwork, reading defenses and even getting over injuries? He has peaked at age 20? That is what you are saying here.
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It's more like if he is lacking all those things at age 20, why has he been annointed as an irreplaceable starter when there is a guy on the roster who has shown he is better?

He shouldn't just be handed the job for next year. If there is a better guy whether Welliver, McDonald, or a transfer, players will need to feel there is a fairness to winning the job. Whatever led to him winning the job out of camp, it hasn't really shown itself in games. 5tds and 5ints along with low avg per completion is extremely mediocre.
 
hardcorehusky said:
So, Evers has no capability to be coached up in pocket presence, footwork, reading defenses and even getting over injuries? He has peaked at age 20? That is what you are saying here.
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Maybe. But he can do it in practice during the week. His days of getting “reps” during the game should be over.
 
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