UConn Football: Receiving Core Needs To Perform for Offensive Success

UConn Wide Receivers are going to need to step their games up in 2010 to help translate offensive success through the air.  Quarterback Zach Frazer has put on some muscle, and speed over the off-season, and his arm when accurate can be a force.

Two players that are expected to have major impacts on the UConn offense is two men with the last name Moore.  No relations, but one attribute both these wide-outs have is the ability to catch a football.

Junior Kashif Moore had 22 receptions for 370 yards, and three touchdowns last season.  He was very close with teammate Jasper Howard, and his death really had an impact on how he played on the football.

Isiah Moore another Junior had 24 receptions, 286 yards and, one touchdown.  He came on the scene, and contributed when called upon.  His size, and athleticism is what posed problems for opponents secondary.

Tight End Ryan Griffin is a player to keep your eye on this season.  He had 23 receptions for 272 yards last season, but wasn't utilized as much as he should have been.

With another year under his belt in this offense, Griffin who stands at 6'5" , and has some speed should create problems for opposing linebackers.

A wide receiver to keep your eye on is Mike Smith.  He is an absolute burner who is yet to have the opportunity to show of his skills.  Let me tell you, this is the year for the Junior from Texas to shine.

He had a phenomenal spring game, but remember the name when UConn opens the season in September.  He could been the difference-maker in UConn's success in  passing the football.

Another thing to keep in mind is this is Offensive Coordinator Joe Moorhead's second season.  It was a transition last year as UConn mixed up the run and pass.  As the playbook changes, and players get more reps UConn could have one potent offense.

The offensive line returns one of the best groups in the country.  They are going to give Frazer plenty of time to throw the football, and if these receivers are able to get open, it could become a clinic focusing on picking apart opposing defenses.

This wide receiving group can do it all.  Whether it is running a go-route down the field, or a quick slant to pick up the first down.

Their production is an important part to setting up the run, and keep opposing secondaries on their heels.

UConn Wide Receivers are prepared to deliver on offense in a big way.

They were successful last season scoring over 400 points.  If they have some shootouts this season, look for the wide receivers to produce in bunches.