UConn Football 2010 Pre-Season Questions Before Trip To Michigan

The Connecticut Huskies enter the 2010 campaign with some of the highest expectations since moving to Division I and becoming a part of the Big East conference. 

With August already halfway over college football is two weeks away from beginning in full-swing.

For the Huskies it all begins with a trip to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan.  A team that Rich Rodriguez believes will be very good in year three of his tenure there.  Still, UConn has to prepare just like any other game of the season. 

One game, one week at a time.

That's it. Randy Edsall's attitude has always been that his team has to prepare week in and week out with the same mental focus on each opponent.

There are still a lot of unanswered questions facing this UConn team.  The Big East is wide-open and that it makes the Huskies an even more of a question mark as the season nears.  Edsall just suspended two players for violating team rules, and his message is clear.

If you want to break the code of conduct and joke around then there is not a spot on the team for you.  He has always been a no-nonsense guy and that will never change.  Edsall still know his team needs more preparation as the season nears.

Who will step up as the backup quarterback behind Frazer with Endres out?

My gut feeling says Mike Box. 

A tall physical quarterback from Georgia is believed to be the frontrunner for this job.  He has a live arm and has always been learning behind Frazer and Endres.

Box is a tremendous athlete and I think the best option if Frazer was to go down.  The only scary part is he has no experience on the field.  That makes his repetitions in practice very important, but it doesn't compare to the adrenaline rush of your first college football snaps.

How will the secondary perform early-on in the season?

I believe Mike Lang is one of the most athletic UConn football players.  His transition from wideout to free-safety is a testament to his dedication, size and strength.

Lang should start at safety and is going to be a playmaker on defense.  They need someone to step it up in the secondary because teams are going to pass on UConn.

There's no denying the youth and inexperience back there.  That's why the guys who start in the secondary are going to have to do be prepared for whatever comes there way.

Will Jordan Todman continue UConn's dominance on the ground?

Todman was a stud last season splitting time with Andre Dixon.  He is being pushed hard in spring practice by DJ Shoemate and Robbie Frey.

No disrespect to them, Todman is ready to lead by example.  I believe that UConn's passing game will continue to improve, but they are going to win games running the football. 

I wouldn't surprise me if Todman ran for 1300 yards.

Donald Brown exploded during his junior season, and I expect much of the same result from Todman.  He is strong and fast.  His agility and pass-catching skills make him an all-around back that can do it all.

He is even a dangerous kick-returner when they put him back deep.  He is the offensive producer of this team.

Can UConn win 10 games this season?

A tough task for any college football program. 

The loss of DE Marcus Campbell is bigger then many people realize.  Losing Cody Endres and guard Eric Kurakzea could be costly if there are more injuries early in the season.

UConn is young in the secondary and it could take a few games for the Huskies to adjust players into certain positions.

There's always been a difficulty for this team to live up to the expectations and hype.  This season it is generating the most buzz I can recall as a lifelong Connecticut resident and UConn student.

If this team goes 8-4, I would personally be upset and believe that they didn't seek the expectations that are out there.

Ten wins is a lot, but I do believe it's possible. 

There are still a lot of unanswered questions and the Huskies need to continue to work hard in the final two weeks before they invade Ann Arbor.

After the Michigan game this UConn football team will give us a good indication of what team they are bringing to the table this season.

What better stage then the Big House on national television?

15 days and counting before the Huskies open up the 2010 season!