Spring Break
A lot of holes to fill
Departures of starting RB and QB leave room for new players to emerge
Russell Blair
Issue date: 6/15/09 Section: Sports
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In 2000 the Huskies began a transition period to Division I-A and in 2002 they became a full member. In 2003 they moved into the newly built Rentschler Field in East Hartford. In 2004 they joined the Big East and won their first ever bowl game. By 2007 UConn climbed to No. 16 in the AP Poll and clinched a share of the Big East title. Finally, this past April the Huskies passed another milestone when Donald Brown was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as UConn's first ever first-round NFL Draft selection.
Despite all this, the Huskies' 2009 season may be one of the most memorable ever. The departure of senior quarterback Tyler Lorenzen and junior tailback Donald Brown left the two primary offensive positions up for grabs during UConn's spring practice in April. While head coach Randy Edsall released a depth chart in late April with Zach Frazer and Jordan Todman pegged as starters, he made it clear that there would still be room for players to move up or down at their respective positions during summer practices.
"This is where we are after spring ball and headed into summer workouts and preseason camp," Edsall said. "Some positions need to be solidified and there can be changes made to this before we have a game day depth chart for our opener against Ohio University on Sept. 5."
The biggest absence on offense will be the playmaking abilities of Brown, who led the nation with 2,083 rushing yards before leaving early for the NFL Draft. Of UConn's remaining tailbacks, Andre Dixon, Jordan Todman, Kelmetrus Wylie and Robbie Frey, only Dixon has starting experience. Dixon, who tallied a respectable 828 yards in 2007, faced on and off the field troubles last season. He finished with just nine carries for 37 yards.
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testking 646-204
posted 7/02/09 @ 9:16 AM EST
Huskies work a lot for getting some better position and some where they hold too, but they need to work more harder then ever.
Raymond Lopez
posted 8/23/09 @ 7:26 PM EST
Regarding Quarterbacks, I read an article about a player named Johnny Mcentee and what great sense he had for connecting with his receivers. Can you give me an update as to his progress and where he's going to fit in on the huskeys future roster and the possibility of when?
Raymond Lopez
posted 8/23/09 @ 7:28 PM EST
Regarding Quarterbacks, I read an article about a player named Johnny Mcentee and what great sense he had for connecting with his receivers. Can you give me an update as to his progress and where he's going to fit in on the huskeys future roster and the possibility of when?
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