No entiendo

I really don't understand why people constantly doubt UConn football. It really makes no sense to me.

People have this idea that because Donald Brown left that the team will be no good. The last time I checked UConn, in it's short Division 1 history, has always had a good running game. Cornell Brockington and Terry Caulley were excellent and the full back Deon Anderson (not a running fullback) was solid too.

Yes UConn has lost two good lineman, but they have two capable replacements, including some highly regarded players, like Jimmy Bennett who was a freshman last year. On top of that Moe Petrus, who was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team is also returning.

We lost Darius Butler, a great player, but Robert McLain has been solid the last two years when he has played. I am very comfortable having him starting opposite of Jasper Howard. Robert Vaughn will still be at safety too.

Cody Brown will be difficult to replace, but year in and year out we seem to be able to develop great defensive lineman. Twyon Martin and Kendall Reyes both played well when I saw them play. Alex Polito has hopefully recovered from his injuries too. Lindsay Witten was the odd end out last year because of both Julius Williams and Brown's stellar play at end. Hard Hittin Lindsey Witten (Ryan Grace gets credit for that) has all the potential to be a high draft pick in next years draft. He will get some time to really show off his skills as a senior. I can not wait to watch him next season.

Finally, we come to the running backs themselves. The ones who replace Donald Brown, and those would be Andre Dixon, Jordan Todman and Meme Wylie. We've already seen how great Andre Dixon can be. In 2007 he was dominant and a joy to watch. He was my favorite player on the team. He'd start shaking those dreads and getting the fans fired up before games. He'd run through people, like Marion Barber. He was the UConn offense in several of our Big Games. He was so important against Louisville and USF. If he can be what he was in 2007 that would be great. Somehow I think a year of having to watch Brown ahead of him will also have helped Dixon. It will have motivated him, and he probably learned a few things. Jordan Todman could also start. He is an electric running back. An elusive running back and a play maker. He is so much fun to watch. As a matter of fact when our running game wears down other teams defense's at the end of games, it is really fun to watch. Todman was a solid contributor last year and I would expect that he be even better with more strength and experience as a sophomore. Finally Meme Wylie had a great spring and will provide depth at the position. I see no reason why these running backs can't shoulder the load that Donald Brown had. They are all talented and they still have a good line in front of them.

I think that the receiving corps will be better this year. Last years freshman will have improved. Marcus Easley had a fantastic spring game and hopefully Brad Kanuch will have healed from his injuries. They will also benefit from a new offensive system and some highly regarded incoming freshman who will have a chance to contribute immediately.

I do think that Zach Frazer is a more than capable quarterback. He has a strong arm and I think that he has the makings of a good quarterback. It's hard to look at what he did in one year, when he wasn't expected to have to play and think that it's an accurate portrayal of his entire career. He is also going to play in a new offense, an offense similar to what he had in high school.

I don't understand the doom and gloom that some people have with our football team. I think they could have a better record this year than last year. I think we can compete with all the teams on our schedule. People also forget that we were in that West Virginia game for a long time. This team is constantly improving, because every year the talent that enters the program gets better and better. Relax, UConn football will be just fine in oh-nine.

Oh and one last thing, before I forget, UConn has one of the best linebacking corps in the country with Lawrence Wilson, Scott Lutrus and Greg Lloyd.