-> Fagnano completed 33 of his 46 passes for a career-high 446 yards and three touchdowns.
And his coach demanded he be considered for the Heisman Trophy in his post-game interview with Fox Sports Radio’s Adam Giardino.
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I haven’t said this: Joe Fagnano, if he’s not on the stage in New York with the final three for the Heisman, then it is a crying shame, with what he’s done this year,” Mora said. “Tulane and us, we’re the only (Group of Five teams that have beaten two power conference teams). And Joey Fagnano has a lot to do with it. All that Group of Five stuff, Joey Fagnano should be in the Heisman contingent, he should be sitting on the stage in New York City when they announce the Heisman. Period.”
The coach-quarterback duo has lifted the UConn football program to new heights, no question about it. And having a Heisman finalist would only accelerate its growing reputation, as the Huskies have executed one of the most impressive turnarounds in college football.
But does Fagnano really have a legitimate Heisman case? <-