Michael Dyer

[whaler11]

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

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

It doesn't really matter, since we aren't in play but knowing what I know I'd give him a chance with a zero tolerance policy if I had an extra scholarship laying around.

I just can't get worked up of pot. If every college athlete who smoked pot was taken off the field - the games would be awfully boring.

 

[Jerry1714]

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.

He was first team all-sec he is better than an above average RB.

The holier than thou people on this board need to wake up and look in the mirror. UConn basketball and football has not exactly been the cleanest program over the last decade. If the kid can qualify then grab him, our team is picked 7th in this dumpster fire of a conference. We should take any talent we can get.

 

[Husky25]

He was first team all-sec he is better than an above average RB.

The holier than thou people on this board need to wake up and look in the mirror. UConn basketball and football has not exactly been the cleanest program over the last decade. If the kid can qualify then grab him, our team is picked 7th in this dumpster fire of a conference. We should take any talent we can get.

I disagree wholeheartedly.

Football has been clean since making the jump, though the DeLeone offense may seem like UConn has been on probation for the last two years.

 

[Jax Husky]

He was first team all-sec he is better than an above average RB.

The holier than thou people on this board need to wake up and look in the mirror. UConn basketball and football has not exactly been the cleanest program over the last decade. If the kid can qualify then grab him, our team is picked 7th in this dumpster fire of a conference. We should take any talent we can get.

Wow is all I can say. So, you'd want a Willie Williams or Janzen Jackson representing the University of Connecticut? I'd rather go 0-12.

 

[Jerry1714]

I disagree wholeheartedly.

Football has been clean since making the jump, though the DeLeone offense may seem like UConn has been on probation for the last two years.

Really? David Teggart, Jerome Williams, Lyle McCombs, Greg McKee, Corey Manning, B.J. McBryde, Donald Thomas, Marcus Campbell, Angelo Pruitt, Tyvon Branch, Donta Moore, Dan Davis, Danny Lansanah, Marvin Taylor among others suggest otherwise.


It is not Florida, but we are not squeaky clean either.

 

[Jerry1714]

Wow is all I can say. So, you'd want a Willie Williams or Janzen Jackson representing the University of Connecticut? I'd rather go 0-12.

I am not saying you take everyone. Due your due diligence on the kid and if you think he is an okay kid who made some bad choices but has now matured and can qualify academically I am 100% supportive of giving him a chance.

 

[freescooter]

Kid was kicked out of Auburn. That is difficult. Kid was kicked out of Arkansas State. I'm not even sure that's possible. Arkansas passed on him despite a desperate need for a running back.
I agree that we need to take some chances, but they need to be smart chances. I don't see this one as fitting that description.

 

[Husky25]

Really? David Teggart, Jerome Williams, Lyle McCombs, Greg McKee, Corey Manning, B.J. McBryde, Donald Thomas, Marcus Campbell, Angelo Pruitt, Tyvon Branch, Donta Moore, Dan Davis, Danny Lansanah, Marvin Taylor among others suggest otherwise.


It is not Florida, but we are not squeaky clean either.

How many of the above did not learn from their mistake, and if not, how many were released from their obligation to the team (i.e. Erik Kuraczea, Cody Endres)? I'll bet the number is either the same or not far off from one another.

This particular individual in question seems to be on his 4th chance. I'm all for second chances, but there comes a point where third, fourth and fifth chances become enabling.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Kid was kicked out of Auburn. That is difficult. Kid was kicked out of Arkansas State. I'm not even sure that's possible. Arkansas passed on him despite a desperate need for a running back.
I agree that we need to take some chances, but they need to be smart chances. I don't see this one as fitting that description.

We are in a sucky league with a mediocre team. Add Dyer and we are still in a sucky league with an average team. But he adds the risk of making the school look bad when UConn really doesn't need negative publicity. The negatives FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR outweigh the positives on this one.

 

[Jerry1714]

I disagree wholeheartedly.

Football has been clean since making the jump, though the DeLeone offense may seem like UConn has been on probation for the last two years.

Should we add Joe Williams to the list.