Starting QB poll

[Bonehead]

Don't think this was done recently. If so apologize.

 

[Bonehead]

I chose Whitmer - just have a feeling - obviously haven't attending a practice. Just think he is going to give the senior every opportunity to win job. I could be wrong - I am often wrong according to my wife.

 

[Husky92]

I went Casey. 3 wins at the end of last season earned him a chance.

 

[Colt house75]

Casey.....has experience, bought in & dropped the weight, has the intangibles and showed he can protect the ball and win!

 

[metsfan2323]

The bigger news is who isn't playing vs BYU. This is like an elimination round of American QB Idol.

The good news if Boyle is odd man out is he can hopefully redshirt and use the extra year to develop, plus in future years our offensive line is going to be the strength of the team which will give Boyle time to chuck the ball downfield without getting clobbered. Right now our offensive line is built for the short game.

 

[Skiblets]

I picked Cochran only because Bones has used up all his eligibility

 

[tense50]

I think Cochran proved he can move the ball without making turnover mistakes. If all 3 were fairly even through camp, then he should get the chance to start the season. He got my vote.

 

[pepband99]

The "smart" bet here is probably Cochran OR Whitmer as the depth chart entry, with Boyle 3rd.

My gut tells me Whitmer starts, but I would personally prefer Cochran. I also wonder if the progress of the OL might dictate this as much as QB play - Cochran was clearly better under duress.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I'm honestly curious why people think Whitmer will be named starter?

 

[Dogged]

I'm betting Cochran will start. Too many turnovers for Whitmer. Protecting the ball is Diaco's priority.

 

[warbler1055]

Thanks OP Bonehead for the poll. Based on a small sample of about 100 votes, it looks like CC is the starter with Whitmer as the 2nd quarterback. We will see what BD choice soon.

 

[BlueMAB]

I'm honestly curious why people think Whitmer will be named starter?

I think his performance under PPGDL is not indicative of what he's capable of. I think he's more athletic and I think the staff wants to move the pocket, and may also have some designed QB runs which he's better at, so I picked Whitmer.

But the only thing that would surprise me is if Boyle was named starter. I could have flipped a coin for Whitmer or Cochran. I'm comfortable with either of them starting because "none of the three will prevent us from winning".

 

[freescooter]

I say Cochran. I could imagine a scenario where Whitmer starts somewhere along the line of wing's. I think he has some talent and with a decent line and a real offensive game plan he might be fine. I do have questions about his judgement, though. I can't even conceive a situation where Boyle beats those two out. He was so terrible last year that it would require major improvement just to be bad. I know that's harsh, but his quarterback rating was 71.6, and was the lowest among quarterbacks having 100 attempts or more and the next guy wasn't close. Had 8 interceptions with no touchdowns. No quarterback with 8 INTs had 0 touchdowns. The idea that somehow he has suddenly become this gunslinger of a quarterback is beyond wishful thinking in my book. 18 sacks. While the line wasn't great, 18 in 5 games is just incredible. And if he is the starter, I have to say I'll be a lot more skeptical about Diaco than I have been to date. I'd also hope the quarterback has a short leash.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I think his performance under PPGDL is not indicative of what he's capable of. I think he's more athletic and I think the staff wants to move the pocket, and may also have some designed QB runs which he's better at, so I picked Whitmer.

But the only thing that would surprise me is if Boyle was named starter. I could have flipped a coin for Whitmer or Cochran. I'm comfortable with either of them starting because "none of the three will prevent us from winning".

That's a reasonable stance. The one big giant hairy flag with Whitmer is the turnovers. I can't pin all of that on the previous clowns.

 

[BlueMAB]

That's a reasonable stance. The one big giant hairy flag with Whitmer is the turnovers. I can't pin all of that on the previous clowns.

Which team was near or at the bottom of the list in sacks given up in FBS football during the last 3 years?

I think he can cut back on the TOs if he's given more time. He wants to make plays, and move the chains, so he's more aggressive. He also spent a ton of time on his back thanks to the absence of even average pass protection. I do agree Cochran is more secure with the ball, but I think Whitmer offers the dynamic of the running threat.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 6:42pm via TweetDeck
Casey Cochran will be #UConn's starting quarterback

JohnFSilver 6:42pm via Twitter Web Client
Bob Diaco wants to redshirt Tim Boyle if possible. If at possible, he will sit out.

jacobscourant 6:44pm via Twitter Web Client
Chandler Whitmer is still a "better" player right now. Cochran edged Whitmer in leadership. Difference was negligible, according to Diaco.

EdDaigneault 6:44pm via TweetDeck
Whitmer will come in and run his packages. Cochran had the slight edge in leadership, Whitmer ahead in physical tools.

Kendavis55 6:49pm via Twitter Web Client
Whitmer: "I was happy with whatever I got. I've grown as a man. Quarterback situation is set here for a while."

NHRJimFuller 6:57pm via TweetDeck
Bob Diaco said QB reps between Cochran and Whitmer will be closer to 51/49 percent breakdown than 85/15