QB Joe Fagnano headed to the East-West Shrine Bowl (1/27/26 Frisco, Texas)

[HartfordHank]

Speaking of Skylar, he could have enhanced his value by millions if he had a great game at Fenway. The story writes itself. A north eastern pro team would move up for him if that story broke large. Now. he's safe from injury but at what potential cost.

There is absolutely nothing that Skylar can do at the Fenway Bowl that will enhance his draft status, nothing. Teams are not going to look at one game, they are going to look a the last season and probably the last two seasons of film. Every catch, every drop, what he does when he isn't involved in the play. They will look more closely at how he plays against the better teams / players. One game will not make a difference in his draft status.

 

[Woof 101]

I think he should reconsider his stance and play in the bowl game. He has the chance to be the first UConn QB to win 10 games in a season as a starter in the FBS era. One more game, on tv, where we will likely be the only game to watch, and a bunch of people who didn't watch UConn this year will get a chance to see what he can do.

But I don't get a vote. I wish him the best, and I thank him for everything he did for this school and this fan base...

Agree but I also have not a vote.

Probably because he'll be without most of his offensive line and favorite receiver, going against an Army team whose offense limits the amount of offensive possessions the opposing team will have.

Not sure of why he would not have his offensive line? Nothing I have seen or heard. Inform us as the only two sitting out so far is Joe and Bell. Obviously a very big hit to the rest of the team that got them the status they have. A sad story for a UConn fan base just starting to rebuild to hear all around.
Obviously a big hit on ticket sales for The Fenway Bowl.

 

[ScottVib]

Agree but I also have not a vote.

Not sure of why he would not have his offensive line? Nothing I have seen or heard. Inform us as the only two sitting out so far is Joe and Bell. Obviously a very big hit to the rest of the team that got them the status they have. A sad story for a UConn fan base just starting to rebuild to hear all around.
Obviously a big hit on ticket sales for The Fenway Bowl.

Much of the offensive line has announced they're entering the transfer portal. They may or may not choose to play in the game. My guess is Fagnano has a better sense of who/whom is planning to play.

That said ticket sales allegedly are doing ok:

 

[CTBasketball]

Much of the offensive line has announced they're entering the transfer portal. They may or may not choose to play in the game. My guess is Fagnano has a better sense of who/whom is planning to play.

That said ticket sales allegedly are doing ok:

The school hasn’t announced who is playing and who is sitting out in the game.

 

[ctchamps]

I recognize the importance of winning the bowl game and getting to 10 wins. We’re resume building for power conference auditions. And yes I’m bummed not getting one last chance to see the combo of Fagano and Bell do their magic in a UConn uniform. However put me in the category of appreciating what they have done for the program and the entertainment they provided UConn fans while here. That contribution far outweighs their absence from the bowl game’s negative impact. I don’t feel slighted by their choice. Wish them luck that they can fulfill their dreams. I don’t want to put the I in me.

 

[ctchamps]

Of course it's for himself. The bowl game on the 27th is for the team.

What you write sounds so noble. And yet I can’t help but believe that what you write is just as selfish. That Bell and Fagnano fulfill your particular needs. There is nothing wrong with any of us wanting ten wins and a resume that makes the UConn football program appear more attractive. But your pontificating of selfishness by these players is filled with hypocrisy.

 

[giddyup]

The injury excuse is real but also really dumb in so many levels. Yes, he could get injured in the bowl game. Yes, there is less chance of injury in an all star game. And, there is chance he’ll be injured in the combine (Achilles, knee, toe), chance he’ll be injured in practice and chance he’ll be injured during preseason, and a significant chance he won’t make the cut and be stuck on a practice squad and be injured or wash out. Statistically, it makes no difference whether he plays in Fenway or not. If he was a high draft pick then the weighted probability due to the money differential between a high round and lower rounds makes it logical (albeit still not right in my book).

 

[gioff2323]

How old do you think he is? lol. Diaco left in 2016.

Technically 2017; joes sr year of hs