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UConn quarterback position unsettled as ever but there are plenty of candidates as spring session rolls on (Amore)

Zion turner is a unique talent that led to uconn going to a bowl game... said nobody
 
Zion was less than four months removed from high school when handed the reins. His unique skill as a bright eyed frosh was that he led an O good enough to get to 6 wins including a ranked team , first ever win against BC, and beating a conf champ. Leaders get too much credit and too much blame. So he gets the credit despite his improvement opportunities and limitations last year. That’s how it works
 
ZT wasn't supposed to play. Hr step up for the team. We played conservative ball. He didn't throw the ball on 1st down. Some 2nd down throws. Mostly just 3rd down throws. Yes, it was because coaches weren't confident in him. QBs won't have good stats being 3rd down throwers.

That said he needs to earn his spot this summer. And whoever starts we need to give them a chance by throwing on 1st down more.
 
Husky25 said:
Fagnano's experience with Charlton's system can only help him, but he will need to adjust to FBS game speed. What will help him in Spring and Fall camp will be playing vs. UConn's defense, which is already there.
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Fagano has already beaten Boston College the same number of times UConn has.
 
noeynox said:
What am I missing? Maine has never beaten BC.
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I got a little carried away.

Fagano was 21-43 for 289 yards with two TDs and two INTs versus BCU in September.

Zion was 11-19 for 173 and one TD versus BCU in October.

Maine lost, we won. Maine scored 17 points versus BCU. We score 13. Of course, Zion was surrounded by better talent. At any rate, the difference in performance was minimal.
 
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Zion was a C level QB that kept us competitive in most games by keeping out of high risk situations . Army and Marshall showed when pressed he regressed to poor decisions, poor accuracy, and an Inability to make plays with his legs or arm. He may come back more mature and have more tools, but my gut tells me he’s a number 2 at best.
 
huskymedic said:
From the attached article:

“Among last year’s quarterbacks, Tyler Phommachanh is not participating in football activities for the rest of the spring semester”

It was also mentioned a few weeks back in the Spring Ball 2023 thread:

“QB Tyler Phommachanh remains a member of UConn football program but not participating in spring ball, or any program activities through rest of semester, per UConn spokesman. Absence not injury-related. Phommachanh did not play in '22 after tearing ACL as freshman starter in '21.”

It would appear the QB room is all set.
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I read that and think he's focusing on academics to get through finals.
 
Beachview said:
Zion is 100 times better then the qbs from the previous year… we don’t make a bowl game with those qbs…I feel really good about our quarterbacks this year…all of them
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I think we do with Steven.K bummer he left though
 
giddyup said:
Zion was a C level QB that kept us competitive in most games by keeping out of high risk situations . Army and Marshall showed when pressed he regressed to poor decisions, poor accuracy, and an Inability to make plays with his legs or arm. He may come back more mature and have more tools, but my gut tells me he’s a number 2 at best.
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i agreed with everything you wrote up to gut. Kids, especially a true freshman, can make huge leaps.
 
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Waquoit said:
I think it fair to expect (and we're going to see) more production from the QB position even if the incumbent wins the job. It's all part of the process of building a winner.
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Who was it that said, "The best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores"? Zion has got to have the inside track. He got all that development against some of the best last year. He is now the most experienced at this level. The only way he loses out I would think is physical capabilities. Because mentally he has to be a step ahead when playing at this speed. I do not care who wins. Just making an observation.
 
RSTuthill said:
Because mentally he has to be a step ahead when playing at this speed.
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One would hope.

Competition is great. Hopefully everyone has improved and there is a clear winner of the competition.
 
Beachview said:
What did they do..win one game the year he started
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Did you see the coaching staff we had?? Everyone that contributed to the bowl season that was on the one win season improved drastically, I believe Steven would’ve done well in Charlton system. During the spring game last year, he moved the ball well and i saw some improvement with everyone on that team.
 
Stinger92860 said:
i agreed with everything you wrote up to gut. Kids, especially a true freshman, can make huge leaps.
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Love to see it, particularly in short and medium range accuracy. He’s too slow and is not naturally shifty like a good dual threat QB, but we don’t really need that other than to keep LBs honest on occasions.
 
My guess is that nothing will be settled in the spring. We'll go into fall camp with the position wide open. Mora loves competition and that would guarantee that he gets to see everyone competing like hell.

Looking forward to seeing everyone with my own eyes on the 22nd.
 
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Palatine said:
I got a little carried away.

Fagano was 21-43 for 289 yards with two TDs and two INTs versus BCU in September.

Zion was 11-19 for 173 and one TD versus BCU in October.

Maine lost, we won. Maine scored 17 points versus BCU. We score 13. Of course, Zion was surrounded by better talent. At any rate, the difference in performance was minimal.
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Dang @Palatine ... You're one tough cookie... A win is a win... a loss is a loss... regardless of personal stats... No "I" in "Team" .... That being said, a true frosh's performance vs. a SR's performance (who, because of the COVID year, is able to live potentially 2 more years of eligibility.. grown man already) says a lot too... just sayin
 
ktuck911 said:
Dang @Palatine ... You're one tough cookie... A win is a win... a loss is a loss... regardless of personal stats... No "I" in "Team" .... That being said, a true frosh's performance vs. a SR's performance (who, because of the COVID year, is able to live potentially 2 more years of eligibility.. grown man already) says a lot too... just sayin
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There is an "I" in win.

The larger point is I don't believe Fagano "getting up to BCS speed" is a real issue.
 
RSTuthill said:
Who was it that said, "The best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores"? Zion has got to have the inside track. He got all that development against some of the best last year. He is now the most experienced at this level. The only way he loses out I would think is physical capabilities. Because mentally he has to be a step ahead when playing at this speed. I do not care who wins. Just making an observation.
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I think no one understands that Zion didn’t have his top receiver cam Ross or his second top receiver Kealion Marion. I think he also didn’t have his 3rd best receiver Matt Drayton. Give him too guys and he will roll!!
 
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UCTitleTown said:
Very shocked to hear Roberson is back already. Typically an ACL is 12 months or more in a contact sport like football.
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He's not back and no one has suggested he is back.

Throwing in a few 7 on 7's hardly constitutes being back
 
Chin Diesel said:
He was the only healthy QB on the roster so there is that limiting factor.
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Mora could've burned Zermeno's redshirt. There was a game late in the season where he was warming up on the sideline when Zion was out and Millen was doing Millen things.
 
Chin Diesel said:
He's not back and no one has suggested he is back.

Throwing in a few 7 on 7's hardly constitutes being back
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I think most people are surprised he is playing at all this spring.

There was uncertainty that he would be ready for the season. If he is playing now...you have to assume he will be a full go in the summer...and will be fully contending for the starting job.

Which....is great news!
 
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