Uconn's starting QB

[DCUconnfan]

I don't expect it to happen this year at all (and will be somewhat disappointed if it does - unless he's the second coming of Tommie Frazier). I'm really high on Marvin Washington for the future. Started for two years on the #15 overall ranked team in all of Florida, can make all of the throws, and has speed to boot. A redshirt year to clean up his drop back technique (or lack there of) and get used to the speed and playbook and I think he's in the running to start for 2018-2019.

 

[huskeynut]

Gut reaction is the job is between Shirreffs and Pindell. Since Shirriffs is already here and we don't know if Pindell has arrived yet, the advantage, a small one, goes to Shirreffs at this time.

 

[huskyinfl]

Now that BS has an extra mouth to feed he could be on the warpath. I think he will react well to a coach that treats him with respect and isn't out to cripple him.

 

[Bezzz]

I assume Pindell has the play book, tons of video and instructions from the staff. He's not walking in cold in August, is he?

 

[RedStickHusky]

Not according to Diaco...

well, there are key starters ...

 

[RSTuthill]

I don't expect it to happen this year at all (and will be somewhat disappointed if it does - unless he's the second coming of Tommie Frazier). I'm really high on Marvin Washington for the future. Started for two years on the #15 overall ranked team in all of Florida, can make all of the throws, and has speed to boot. A redshirt year to clean up his drop back technique (or lack there of) and get used to the speed and playbook and I think he's in the running to start for 2018-2019.

OK, I have forgotten or I am slightly confused. As a JUCO does Pindell have two or three years of runway ahead of him? Thought it was only two. No?

 

[huskymedic]

OK, I have forgotten or I am slightly confused. As a JUCO does Pindell have two or three years of runway ahead of him? Thought it was only two. No?

Three to play two...

 

[Waquoit]

Maybe this is the year Shirreffs repeats his play from the Spring game. Recently. each time I leave that game thinking we have our guy.

 

[RSTuthill]

Three to play two...

Yeah, agree then, BS has the inside edge. No sense in wasting Pindell on a year like this one.

 

[huskymedic]

No sense in wasting Pindell on a year like this one.

Play the player (@ any position) who gives UConn the best chance to win now regardless of class year/eligibility!

 

[metsfan2323]

My guess is that both Shirreffs and Pindell will play vs Holy Cross and the better performer in that game will start vs USF. We are fortunate to have so much talent at the position.

Esdall has quickly restocked the talent at the offensive skill positions. Can't wait for the USF game. Charlie Strong is going down!

 

[huskyrob1]

My guess is that both Shirreffs and Pindell will play vs Holy Cross and the better performer in that game will start vs USF.

That's always possible I guess, but Holy Cross is not a scrimmage, it's a game we can't afford to lose or barely win. A good coaching staff should know after late season practices and the preseason scrimmages who their guy is, and HCRE never struck me as a coach who liked to experiment and change horses in mid stream unless we had a substantial lead or some nagging injury was the cause. I think we'll only see a second QB if we have a good lead.

Speaking of the preseason, does anyone know if there will be an early open practice this year?

 

[UConnNick]

That's always possible I guess, but Holy Cross is not a scrimmage, it's a game we can't afford to lose or barely win. A good coaching staff should know after late season practices and the preseason scrimmages who their guy is, and HCRE never struck me as a coach who liked to experiment and change horses in mid stream unless we had a substantial lead or some nagging injury was the cause. I think we'll only see a second QB if we have a good lead.

Speaking of the preseason, does anyone know if there will be an early open practice this year?

The old Randy absolutely hated QB controversies, and hated it when the media tried to make anything of them. It remains to be seen if the newer, perhaps mellower and more media friendly Randy won't get quite as defensive when it comes to deciding on a starting QB. If he's still anything like the old Randy, he won't want to feed the flames of any media storm regarding who his No. 1 starting QB is from and after the opening offensive series of Game 1.

I think once he makes his choice it's gonna be a done deal, unless No. 1 goes down with an injury. I seriously doubt we're going to see much in the way of a wildcat QB coming in for one or two plays at a time, or any kind of two QB platoon system utilized.

 

[Bezzz]

Speaking of the preseason, does anyone know if there will be an early open practice this year?

I don't have an answer, but I remember the last late open practice I attended, August 18, 2013. I recall being appalled at DeLeon's on field demeanor, scowling and stomping around with his sunglasses on, just horrible coaching. Then a fight breaks out between a corner back and WR after a sketchy facemask. Really going at it punches flying. It was TJ Weist who calmed it down and took the athletes aside and got them to shake hands. Really appreciated that. Finally Sean McQuillan gets concussed on a viscous hit --taken off in an ambulance. Yeah, such a fun day.

I stood next to Lagow and his dad, all smiles. He was a big kid. Couple weeks later he was gone.

Here's a pic from the Courant. I'm the extremely handsome dude far lower right.

 

[huskyrob1]

I don't have an answer, but I remember the last late open practice I attended, August 18, 2013. I recall being appalled at DeLeon's on field demeanor, scowling and stomping around with his sunglasses on, just horrible coaching. Then a fight breaks out between a corner back and WR after a sketchy facemask. Really going at it punches flying. It was TJ Weist who calmed it down and took the athletes aside and got them to shake hands. Really appreciated that. Finally Sean McQuillan gets concussed on a viscous hit --taken off in an ambulance. Yeah, such a fun day.

I stood next to Lagow and his dad, all smiles. He was a big kid. Couple weeks later he was gone.

Here's a pic from the Courant. I'm the extremely handsome dude far lower right.
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I have old pictures like that, from my daughter's soccer games. Lol

 

[freescooter]

The old Randy absolutely hated QB controversies, and hated it when the media tried to make anything of them. It remains to be seen if the newer, perhaps mellower and more media friendly Randy won't get quite as defensive when it comes to deciding on a starting QB. If he's still anything like the old Randy, he won't want to feed the flames of any media storm regarding who his No. 1 starting QB is from and after the opening offensive series of Game 1.

I think once he makes his choice it's gonna be a done deal, unless No. 1 goes down with an injury. I seriously doubt we're going to see much in the way of a wildcat QB coming in for one or two plays at a time, or any kind of two QB platoon system utilized.

This. Whatever you say about him Randy subscribes to the old school theory that 2 quqrterbacks = no quarterbacks I suspect. He will pick his guy and will only make a change if there is an injury or consistent bad play. If he makes a change the next guy will be the guy.

 

[Excalibur]

I don't have an answer, but I remember the last late open practice I attended, August 18, 2013. I recall being appalled at DeLeon's on field demeanor, scowling and stomping around with his sunglasses on, just horrible coaching. Then a fight breaks out between a corner back and WR after a sketchy facemask. Really going at it punches flying. It was TJ Weist who calmed it down and took the athletes aside and got them to shake hands. Really appreciated that. Finally Sean McQuillan gets concussed on a viscous hit --taken off in an ambulance. Yeah, such a fun day.

I stood next to Lagow and his dad, all smiles. He was a big kid. Couple weeks later he was gone.

Here's a pic from the Courant. I'm the extremely handsome dude far lower right.
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I remember that practice and DeLeone's behavior, and P just sort of wandered aimlessly from station to station. I also remember being very impressed with Don Brown's demeanor. The players clearly liked and responded to him.

 

[JMick]

I don't expect it to happen this year at all (and will be somewhat disappointed if it does - unless he's the second coming of Tommie Frazier). I'm really high on Marvin Washington for the future. Started for two years on the #15 overall ranked team in all of Florida, can make all of the throws, and has speed to boot. A redshirt year to clean up his drop back technique (or lack there of) and get used to the speed and playbook and I think he's in the running to start for 2018-2019.

Completely agree. He looks like the best talent we've had at QB in a long time.

 

[huskymedic]

From AAC Media Day today:

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 20s 20 seconds ago
Edsall talking to media. Says quarterback competition is wide open

 

[huskymedic]

>>Shirreffs and Williams aren’t the only ones with college experience. Junior college transfer David Pindell comes to UConn from Lackawanna CC where he threw for 2,424 yards and 31 touchdowns in 11 games last season. “That level is a step above high school so he’s gone against some really good competition,” Edsall said about Pindell. “He has a little bit more experience than the typical high school player coming in at the same time so he’s a kid that’s well prepared.”

While he hasn’t been in Storrs long, Pindell has already made a positive impression on his new head coach. “The presence he has for himself has been really impressive,” Edsall said. “Watching him and how he goes about his business, he’s a hard worker and he puts the time and effort in to be the best he can.”<<

 

[Chin Diesel]

Shirreffs always has had trouble throwing on the run, no?

Defenses knew as soon as he tucked they could peel off the coverage and head towards Shirreffs.

If BS doesn't get better throwing on the run, it'll be Pindell. If Shirreffs does get better throwing on the run, it may still he Pindell.

 

[ktuck911]

Shirreffs always has had trouble throwing on the run, no?

Defenses knew as soon as he tucked they could peel off the coverage and head towards Shirreffs.

If BS doesn't get better throwing on the run, it'll be Pindell. If Shirreffs does get better throwing on the run, it may still he Pindell.

This is one of the reasons why I say Pindell has the upper hand on the position.

 

[blue93]

Shirreffs always has had trouble throwing on the run, no?

Defenses knew as soon as he tucked they could peel off the coverage and head towards Shirreffs.

If BS doesn't get better throwing on the run, it'll be Pindell. If Shirreffs does get better throwing on the run, it may still he Pindell.

You may be right about BS having trouble throwing on the run, but I also wouldn't be shocked if the last regime coached the quarterbacks to never throw on the run, knowing how risk averse they were. The mindset could have been pounded into QB's heads during practice, which resulted in so many tuck and runs... With that said, the QB will NEED to be able to throw well on the run with the OLine we'll have in place. May the best man win.

 

[huskyrob1]

You may be right about BS having trouble throwing on the run, but I also wouldn't be shocked if the last regime coached the quarterbacks to never throw on the run, knowing how risk averse they were. The mindset could have been pounded into QB's heads during practice, which resulted in so many tuck and runs... With that said, the QB will NEED to be able to throw well on the run with the OLine we'll have in place. May the best man win.

If we can get good blocking from our tight ends and fullbacks, that will help shore things up. It's on fundamentals like that is where HCRE is a great teacher.

 

[huskymedic]

Some insight from Jim Fuller on QB competition: