Randy Edsall Not Sounding Alarm Bells Despite Another UConn Blowout Loss (Putterman)

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Randy Edsall Not Sounding Alarm Bells Despite Another UConn Blowout Loss

>>“In the long run, we’re going to be fine,” the coach said Sunday.

Edsall said he has not necessarily been surprised by UConn’s performance this season, noting that most young players at this level require slow, meticulous development. Whereas top programs can bring in five-star freshmen and immediately find success, he said, the Huskies have to be patient. “Our success [last decade] came from redshirting a bunch of guys and developing them and playing with fifth-year seniors,” Edsall said. “That’s where your success lies for a program likes ours. We’re not an Alabama.”<<

>>With that in mind, Edsall announced Sunday that he had decided to redshirt some freshmen who have played early in the season. Thanks to a new NCAA rule, players can play in up to four games without burning a year of eligibility. Seven Huskies have already appeared in five games and therefore sacrificed their redshirts, but others (such as receiver Heron Maurisseau, guard Christian Haynes, safety Jalon Ferrell, linebacker Hunter Webb and cornerbacks Jeremy Lucien and Shamel Lazarus) have not yet reached that threshold. Edsall said he will reveal Tuesday which players will redshirt.<<