Three Huskies in action today

[huskymedic]

From Jim Fuller @ NHR:

Three Huskies in action today


Three members of the 2012 UConn football team will get some air time today and even more importantly will be playing in front of a host of NFL scouts in a pair of all-star games.

Tight end Ryan Griffin and linebacker Jory Johnson will be playing in the Raycom College Football All-Star Classic. Both Griffin and Johnson and will playing for the Stripes squad. Griffin will wear No. 94 and Johnson No. 28 (the same numbers they wore with such distinction at UConn). The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network

Then at 4 p.m. linebacker Sio Moore will be suiting up for the East team in the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Moore will be wearing No. 3 and the game can be seen live on the NFL Network.

Speaking of NFL Network, that station will be airing Senior Bowl practices next week beginning on Monday at 4 p.m. so there could be a chance to see the three former Huskies (Dwayne Gratz, Blidi Wreh-Wilson and Trevardo Williams) playing the game during the week.

Note: The inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic will be on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. (CT) at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery and will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.

 

[huskymedic]

Both Griffin and Johnson getting early playing time.

 

[huskymedic]

Seemed that every time I flipped to game (btwn Sr Bowl and UConn WBB) either Jory or Ryan was on the field so they seemed to get plenty of playing time.

Jory ended up w/ 2 solo tackles. Saw Ryan drop a pass looking into sun and think it was his only attempt... Plenty of blocking and routes it seemed.

Nice to see the two block C helmets on the field again!

 

[Nostical]

Ryan caught a nice first down pass on the sideline. He was working hard on blocking assignments which was mentioned as an area he'll have to concentrate on at the next level.
It was great to see him and Jory get so much playing time. Most of the scouts concentrate on the practices. The game is more an afterthought for them.

 

[huskymedic]

Ryan caught a nice first down pass on the sideline. He was working hard on blocking assignments which was mentioned as an area he'll have to concentrate on at the next level.
It was great to see him and Jory get so much playing time. Most of the scouts concentrate on the practices. The game is more an afterthought for them.

Thanks for the correction.. Knew I could have missed something.

 

[Palatine]

Because of the no blitzing rule in these all star games it is hard for LBs to show their full ability. But Sio did a nice job and improved his draft stock.

Hard to tell how the Raycom game guys did. Ryan got a ton of snaps and seemed to grade well on blocking. Jory was a little less aggresive than some of the LBs but, again, it's tough for LBs in games like this because of the restrictions.

 

[huskymedic]

desmondconner 9:50am via iOS
Former #UConn LB Jory Johnson and TE Ryan Griffin @raycom College Football All-Star Classic - photo by Joe (Ryan's dad) pic.twitter.com/WY7cpJa7