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

ec33 said:
It doesn't matter. And that particular exhibition game can help him, the one you are sore about him missing can only hurt.

I would suggest being thankful for what he has already done for UConn.
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ShakyTheMohel said:
I think it’s ok to be thankful for what he has done and also be disappointed that he left the team when they had a chance for a 10th win.
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And he should also be thankful for what Uconn has done for him.
 
cullaville said:
And he should also be thankful for what Uconn has done for him.
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Like this?

“I owe (UConn’s coaches) a lot, not only for making me a better football player, but a better leader, a better person. The biggest thing was showing I could be a starter for a whole season. … What I can reflect on is the relationships I was able to build with so many people, long-lasting friendships, and the last two years with the success we’ve had, the footprint we’ve made at UConn is going to last for a time to come, hopefully just a small, little footstool for what UConn can be and where it’s going.”
 
huskymedic said:
Like this?

“I owe (UConn’s coaches) a lot, not only for making me a better football player, but a better leader, a better person. The biggest thing was showing I could be a starter for a whole season. … What I can reflect on is the relationships I was able to build with so many people, long-lasting friendships, and the last two years with the success we’ve had, the footprint we’ve made at UConn is going to last for a time to come, hopefully just a small, little footstool for what UConn can be and where it’s going.”
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As the saying goes....................Actions speak louder than words
 
cullaville said:
As the saying goes....................Actions speak louder than words
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You mean like him leading UConn to the best back to back seasons in school history? That's not enough? You want one more against a team known for chop blocks? You want him to play in a game that does not matter and risk his shot at a professional career. Because why?
 
CLAS92 said:
This is literally going through the car wash, with all the scouts watching him. I can’t remember any UConn players going. Maybe Orlovsky? Stop being so selfish, and be happy for him.
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How am I being selfish?

What in my statement isn't true?
 
superjohn said:
How am I being selfish?

What in my statement isn't true?
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For himself? So if he has even a cup of coffee in the NFL it's not something that you as a fan can be proud of. If he has a great East/West Shrine game and gets drafted, you can't claim to be happy. Because he's only doing it for himself. His success doesn't reflect well on his teammates. His success isn't something that his offensive line can be proud of. His success isn't something that fans can be proud of. Because he is only doing it for himself.
 
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CCSUblue said:
For himself? So if he has even a cup of coffee in the NFL it's not something that you as a fan can be proud of. If he has a great East/West Shrine game and gets drafted, you can't claim to be happy. Because he's only doing it for himself. His success doesn't reflect well on his teammates. His success isn't something that his offensive line can be proud of. His success isn't something that fans can be proud of. Because he is only doing it for himself.
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Of course it's for himself. The bowl game on the 27th is for the team.
 
CCSUblue said:
You mean like him leading UConn to the best back to back seasons in school history? That's not enough? You want one more against a team known for chop blocks? You want him to play in a game that does not matter and risk his shot at a professional career. Because why?
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Take it easy man. Fagano is not a UConn player, he's a Fagano player. Every UConn basketball star who has left early is UConn. They finished the season and played post season. They love UConn and are part of its ethos today--all of them. Fagano is here for Fagano, good for him. He's the exact opposite of Orlosky, who came to UConn already in love with it and skipped Perdue. Who knows what would have happened if he succumbed to his Dad's wishes and went there. He ultimately went pro. Fagano is nice but he's not going to the NFL, not the traditional way anyway. The better story objectively would be taking UConn to a 10-2 season. Skylar Bell made Fagano, not the other way around. The only quarterback prospect to seriously hurt himself post season in recent memory is Jordan Travis. Fagano is not a scrambler. Quarterbacks don't get hurt. 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. He's going to have to suit up eventually and could hurt himself at a pro day instead of sitting out for the combine while resting on his seasons laurels highlighted nationally at an interesting bowl game. Skylar is not UConn player either. He plays for Bell, not UConn. Good for him, bye Felicia.
 
man is this fenway bowl about to be Army vs. UConn community college?
 
Yo_ho_ho_'n_Rum said:
Take it easy man. Fagano is not a UConn player, he's a Fagano player. Every UConn basketball star who has left early is UConn. They finished the season and played post season. They love UConn and are part of its ethos today--all of them. Fagano is here for Fagano, good for him. He's the exact opposite of Orlosky, who came to UConn already in love with it and skipped Perdue. Who knows what would have happened if he succumbed to his Dad's wishes and went there. He ultimately went pro. Fagano is nice but he's not going to the NFL, not the traditional way anyway. The better story objectively would be taking UConn to a 10-2 season. Skylar Bell made Fagano, not the other way around. The only quarterback prospect to seriously hurt himself post season in recent memory is Jordan Travis. Fagano is not a scrambler. Quarterbacks don't get hurt. 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. He's going to have to suit up eventually and could hurt himself at a pro day instead of sitting out for the combine while resting on his seasons laurels highlighted nationally at an interesting bowl game. Skylar is not UConn player either. He plays for Bell, not UConn. Good for him, bye Felicia.
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Lay off the rum brother. You're rambling.

So just so I'm clear, UConn football players play for themselves but basketball stars are UConn?

And something about Dan skipping chicken?

And Joe playing in a boring game against an academy isn't going to earn him anything. It's pretty telling that you think that.
 
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...
 
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CCSUblue said:
You mean like him leading UConn to the best back to back seasons in school history? That's not enough? You want one more against a team known for chop blocks? You want him to play in a game that does not matter and risk his shot at a professional career. Because why?
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I understand that there are two sides to this debate, but do you even care that you just cited how Army chop blocks on offense against our defense as a reason that a QB shouldn't play against Army's defense? Don't you think you can do better than that?
 
businesslawyer said:
I understand that there are two sides to this debate, but do you even care that you just cited how Army chop blocks on offense against our defense as a reason that a QB shouldn't play against Army's defense? Don't you think you can do better than that?
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Yes, I intended to say cut tackle and it came out chop block. I'll eat that one.
 
businesslawyer said:
I understand that there are two sides to this debate, but do you even care that you just cited how Army chop blocks on offense against our defense as a reason that a QB shouldn't play against Army's defense? Don't you think you can do better than that?
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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.
 
We need to cut out the debate and wish Joe good luck in the future! He helped turn around UConn football and he gave us his all. At this point, he has a shot of going pro and I doubt anybody would have thought that last year. Maybe he will be a back up and stick around in the NFL for a number of years. I hope he does!
 
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Yo_ho_ho_'n_Rum said:
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.
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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.
 
UConnDan97 said:
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...
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Agree but I also have not a vote.
uconnric said:
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.
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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.
 
Woof 101 said:
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.
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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:

 
ScottVib said:
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:

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The school hasn’t announced who is playing and who is sitting out in the game.
 
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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.
 
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superjohn said:
Of course it's for himself. The bowl game on the 27th is for the team.
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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.
 
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).
 
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