College Football 2010: UConn Suspension Is a Team Issue

The recent suspension of backups Eric Kurakzea and Cody Endres is strictly a team issue.  The indefinite suspension of the two players is a blow to the Huskies, more importantly it will result in a new backup quarterback to start the season.

The problem here is that the issue that has revolved around the suspension doesn't need to be released to the public.  It is a team matter for a reason.  Players break rules and there are consequences when caught.

I could sit here and speculate or report that I know exactly what occurred.  I'm not going to do that, because the public isn't entitled to know what went on with these two players.  Coach Edsall let the two of them know that whatever they did will not be tolerated.

They are prohibited from being around the team or at practice.  That speaks volumes to what a statement is being made here.  Along with that is whenever these two players return they have to regain the trust of their teammates and coaches.

Edsall is all about business.  This football team acts as a family and what happens there stays in-house.  End of story.  Edsall made his point clear when he met with the media last week after the suspension went public.

He was stern and simple with his statement to reporters.  He didn't want to talk about any players on the football team who weren't participating in practice.  As student athletes, there are rules and regulations put into place for specific reasons.

When those rules are broken, there are prices to pay.  This is the type of news that UConn didn't want heading into the season.  The negative press and recent suspension has to be put behind them moving forward.

That also includes those people out there who are demanding to know why Endres and Kurazea are suspended indefinitely.  Quite frankly, it is none of our business.

It should remain that way in the future.  Coach Edsall and the UConn Football team have much bigger goals and games to worry about than what these two players did.

They are currently not with the team for a reason and that is all that matters.

The college football season is less than two weeks away from beginning and that is the biggest concern right now.  UConn's season-opener at Michigan is a highly anticipated game that the Huskies better be prepared for.

A nationally televised opener is a great chance to showcase what UConn football is all about.

It is time to move past the recent suspension and get focused on the beginning of the season.  A year in which many people are expecting success for the UConn Huskies.