UConn in the NFL

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[HCCForever]

Comparing Travis to Micah Parsons is high praise indeed.

 

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[DoctorWho85]

Travis is just manhandling NFL O-Linemen. Dude is absolutely killing it. He's got a bright future ahead.

 

[ScottVib]

Andrew Adams goes 76 yards on the pick-six!

 

[UConnRock]

Andrew Adams goes 76 yards on the pick-six!

Just saw it. Also several solo tackles. Having a great game. 8 tackles, 5 solo in 1st half

 

[Tdaley]

Andrew Adams goes 76 yards on the pick-six!

He always had a great nose for the football when he was here. One of my all time favorite Uconn Players.

 

[BugsyCT]

Andrew Adams goes 76 yards on the pick-six!

Wish the Bucs had kept him. I think that’s at least 5 UConn alums in the FBS era that have grabbed pick-6s in the NFL - Adams, Robert McClain, Darius Butler, Danny Lansanah & Byron Jones.

 

[ScottVib]

Tyvon Branch & Dwayne Gratz each got a pick 6 as well (Branch also recovered two fumbles for scores)

 

[oldanintheway]

Andrew Adams goes 76 yards on the pick-six!

Having upvoted the video for the excellent play by Andrew, one of our own, I would be remiss if I didn't agree with the holding the ball up with the one hand around the 35 yard line and carrying it that way for 15 yards or so. Not necessary to make too much of it, just wait until you cross the goal line that's all.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Tyvon Branch & Dwayne Gratz each got a pick 6 as well (Branch also recovered two fumbles for scores)

Branch has a really solid NFL career too. He was there for quite a few years.

 

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[UCFBfan]

Pretty cool to hear UConn on today's Jags-Chiefs game when NBC does the talking heads intros. Fatusaki with the UConn announcement! Didn't realize they had a Yale grad also on D.

 

[huskymedic]

Ryan Van Demark:

 

[Chin Diesel]

Ryan Van Demark:

Good for him. Steady paycheck and access to team's training facilities throughout offseason.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Does anyone know what happened to Byron Jones? Did he get hurt? I haven't really found any information on why he hasn't played this year.

 

[Dizzy21]

Does anyone know what happened to Byron Jones? Did he get hurt? I haven't really found any information on why he hasn't played this year.

From a Dolphins Blog Mail in Questions:

"Hey Alain! I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but it seems like there was more to the Byron Jones story than we ever heard. Do you believe there was more to it than just a long rehab? Initially they expected him back no later than the start of the season, and here we are...

Hey Ken, that is the great mystery, isn’t it? Chris Grier said Monday that Jones did everything he could to get back, but to not avail. It does seem like there might be more to the story than just a slower-than-expected recovery, but it’s not like anybody is going to volunteer that information."

 

[Tdaley]

Does anyone know what happened to Byron Jones? Did he get hurt? I haven't really found any information on why he hasn't played this year.

He was hurt all year. I believe it was an injury he sustained the previous season and his recovery was slower than expected!

 

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[UCFBfan]

Dolphins CB Byron Jones 'can't run or jump' due to injuries, sends warning to players

"It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL, but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee."

sports.yahoo.com

Just devastating to read.

 

[Skiblets]

Hopefully he gets his health back.

 

[Ripper32]

Sad.

 

[huskymedic]

Jet sweep to article <<

 

[DoctorWho85]

Man that sucks for Jones. He was one of the best in the league. If he does retire, I hope we get to see him around UConn more.

 

[Nostical]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he entered politics.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he entered politics.

He's too smart for that

 

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