Michael Dyer

[UCFBfan]

Here's the article about his time at Auburn. It's not just about Dyer but he's mentioned heavily. It's not just pot he's smoking.

http://espn.go.com/espn/e60/story/_/id/9133824/a-darker-side-downfall-auburn-tigers-espn-magazine

 

[thatguyed]

Bring him in but don't pay him a penny more than he was getting at Auburn.

 

[RedSoloCup]

Bring him in but don't pay him a penny more than he was getting at Auburn.

can we afford that much?

 

[Sean]

I don't think Dyer would qualify academically here.

Remember that he won't bring Auburn's offensive line with him...he'll still have to run behind ours.

I almost always push for transfers, but you are wasting your breath on this kid. Arkansas needs a RB, has much lower academic standards, and doesn't need to use a scholarship spot on the kid...and they haven't made that move yet.

 

[RedSoloCup]

I don't think Dyer would qualify academically here.

Remember that he won't bring Auburn's offensive line with him...he'll still have to run behind ours.

I almost always push for transfers, but you are wasting your breath on this kid. Arkansas needs a RB, has much lower academic standards, and doesn't need to use a scholarship spot on the kid...and they haven't made that move yet.

I hear ya... but we gotta have a few off season pipe-dreams, you know?

 

[Hoophound]

Won't a faster moving and more varied offense make things a little more forgiving for the OL? It's hard to create openings when everyone knows exactly what you are doing.

 

[huskymedic]

schadjoe 6:20pm via Twitter for iPhone
Former Auburn RB Michael Dyer was in Tampa this weekend. USF is a school to watch as Dyer seeks new school.

Taggart = Role Model/Mentor/Support Structure they are looking for?

 

[jdb50]

Read the article, he was in possession of a weapon twice when you have to ask why do you need a weapon to go to college. It's enough to say he wants to change and so maybe get a shot at the pro's but it's a huge risk and we don't need the distractions. What happens after the season ends, when there is no more football and you're real far from Arkansas and Alabama? I vote no.

 

[Jax Husky]

Is searching for a place to play football. Yes, the same Michael Dyer from Auburn's national championship team. Problem is he's had some serious off field issues. I present to you a simple question, would you be excited or upset if UConn told him he could play here this upcoming season? If he gets his off field issues straightened out a backfield of McCombs and Dyer is SCARY.

Dyer's been kicked out of two programs now. One of which is Auburn, who has NO rules. No thanks.


Edit: And there's a lot more to it than just failing drug tests and carrying a legal weapon. He is a cancer on the team. Skips practices, shows up late to meeting, and generally has a "bigger than the team" attitude. That is exactly what UConn does not need. A player in the lockerroom sowing seeds of discontent over not getting the ball enough.

 

[freescooter]

I agree with jax on this. here's a kid who was kicked out of Auburn, which is almost impossible. He was kicked out of Arkansas State. According to SI, Arkansas wants nothing to do with him. And he's been away from the game for 2 years at this point on top of that. I get taking a risk here and there, but you need to evaluate those situations pretty carefully and this is not one I think would be worth taking.

 

[cttxus]

Normally, I'm inclined to give kids like this a shot at redemption. However, and from a UConn football perspective only, I think it's a little late for that. So, I'm a "no" in this case for the reasons already stated by jdb, Jax and free. I think the downside risk to the program is not worth the potential incremental gain. We're on a 3-5 year time line in terms of earning a P5 home. With quality RBs/FBs like LM, JW, Max D, J Claxx, M Walsh, etc., and hopefully AN coming on board next year, we should see solid contributions at those positions for the entire period given improved OL play, O play calling, and QBs that effectively air it out to keep Ds on their heels.

 

[Husky25]

Everyone deserves a second chance after the pay their debt, if any, stemming from them getting into trouble in the first place. Dyer is on his 3rd or 4th chance. I'd prefer UConn to move on from this opportunity.

Yes, UConn had issues in the running game, but the ball carrier is just one of a minimum 7 people involved in a given play and may accounts place equal blame on the offensive line. I agree that Lyle McCombs was misused and over used last year, but there are probably other backs in the Huskies' stable who can do just as adequate of a job as a presumed headcase on his 4th chance...

 

[tduconn]

Drugs and weapon in his possession?

Some cancers do have a cure yet.

We don't need this one spreading among team mates and other athletes.

If we look hard enough we can find "a clean" athlete that feels he hasn't had the opportunity he was promised. Plenty of good (athletic & academic) bench warmers out there.

 

[freescooter]

I'm still coming back to he was kicked out of Auburn. I didn't even think that was possible.

 

[huskymedic]

CardChronicle 1:27pm via SB Nation
Michael Dyer Is In The U of L Registrar's Database sbn.to/15ZXo6z

"Though Dyer has neither enrolled or been accepted at U of L, the adding of a prospective student to the database is generally an indication that said student is expected to apply. Dyer has until Aug. 26 to register for classes if he plans to attend U of L during the fall semester. "

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

CardChronicle 1:27pm via SB Nation
Michael Dyer Is In The U of L Registrar's Database sbn.to/15ZXo6z

"Though Dyer has neither enrolled or been accepted at U of L, the adding of a prospective student to the database is generally an indication that said student is expected to apply. Dyer has until Aug. 26 to register for classes if he plans to attend U of L during the fall semester. "

Wouldn't shock me in the least. Strong has it great there. He brings SEC standards to a school with high school academic requirements.

 

[whaler11]

The stuff I've read about Dyer makes me think he's not that bad a kid. I'd give him a shot.

 

[Drew]

Wouldn't shock me in the least. Strong has it great there. He brings SEC standards to a school with high school academic requirements.

Winners like to win and will take chances in order to give them a better shot at winning. They have a legit shot at a national title this year. It makes sense for them to take a shot on a guy like Dyer. Between him and Bridgewater they have two Heisman caliber players in their backfield.

 

[CTBasketball]

If McCombs can slam a girl around then why can't Dyer be a Husky? They'd fit right in with one another.

 

[whaler11]

If McCombs can slam a girl around then why can't Dyer be a Husky? They'd fit right in with one another.

Wow I had forgotten that ridiculous 'suspension'.

Auburn throws no one out... but it's hard to see how they didn't screw Dyer.

 

[Jax Husky]

Wow I had forgotten that ridiculous 'suspension'.

Auburn throws no one out... but it's hard to see how they didn't screw Dyer.

Multiple failed drug tests, gun charges, and missed team meetings and practices to boot. The guy is just not a good teammate. Again, no thanks.

 

[whaler11]

Multiple failed drug tests, gun charges, and missed team meetings and practices to boot. The guy is just not a good teammate. Again, no thanks.

It's one side of the story...

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9505721/michael-dyer-aaron-hernandez-red-flags-sports

There aren't any gun charges according to that reporting.

 

[Jax Husky]

Check this article. http://www.wsfa.com/story/17386306/...michael-dyer-testifies-in-armed-robbery-trial

He may not have gotten any charges, but he was hanging with a group and lent a gun to one member of a group that went out and committed armed robbery all hopped up on spice. I don't think UConn needs people that participate in that culture.


ETA: Also, the people in this thread claiming he is a Heisman type talent are VASTLY overrating how good this guy is. He is an above average RB, not Adrian Peterson.

 

[Husky25]

It's one side of the story...

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9505721/michael-dyer-aaron-hernandez-red-flags-sports

There aren't any gun charges according to that reporting.

Check this article. http://www.wsfa.com/story/17386306/...michael-dyer-testifies-in-armed-robbery-trial

He may not have gotten any charges, but he was hanging with a group and lent a gun to one member of a group that went out and committed armed robbery all hopped up on spice. I don't think UConn needs people that participate in that culture.


ETA: Also, the people in this thread claiming he is a Heisman type talent are VASTLY overrating how good this guy is. He is an above average RB, not Adrian Peterson.

All indications point to UConn not being interested. This is a dead issue.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

It's one side of the story...

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9505721/michael-dyer-aaron-hernandez-red-flags-sports

There aren't any gun charges according to that reporting.

The defense seems to be that no charges were ever filed.

I keep going back to........he got thrown out of Auburn.