Chin i agree with wanting to see Steven Krajewski... I feel like UConn has an epically amazing way of screwing high-potential QB's along with their confidence by playing them in the worst possible scenario. Instead of throwing Steven Krajewski in for the second half of Holy Cross SKs being thrown into he fire in against a Big 10 team that loves to blitz. When he inevitably takes sacks and throws a couple of INT's I hope UConn nation doesn't give up on him and forget that Jack was given the benefit of the doubt for the past three years/two actual seasons. My biggest concern at this point is Steve getting injured because of our Online issue, specifically Ludnt. I will say Fortin back at center is huge. The games after Purdue will be much more telling on what Krajewski's is all about.
I am concerned for his health.
I am not as concerned about his numbers as much as I am about the dreaded "eye test". So much of what Jack Zergiotis did poorly was just not having the feel for pocket pressure, not knowing how to put air under the ball, how and where to lead a receiver, etc. Even the bomb TD pass by Jack Zergiotis was underthrown by 5 yards. He had a swing pass to Mensah who was coming out of the backfield that was behind and at his knees costing valuable yards.
So, what would I like to see from Steven Krajewski in his first start? Command of the huddle- calling the play, breaking huddle early, reading defense and making any adjustments at the line that the staff has okayed. Once the ball is snapped- clean grabs from the center, clean hand offs for runs; on pass plays, a quick drop and deciveness. If the primary option is open, sling it to him. If it's not there, quickly move through progressions and get rid of the ball. An incomplete pass to the sidelines is much better than a sack.
Do I expect him to do all of this well against Purdue? Nope. Just want to see some fundamentals and good choices so there is something for the staff to see on film and build on going forward.
