The UConn Huskies removed their starting QB from the game in Week 1 for precautionary reasons, but now he's in danger of missing Week 2.
The UConn Huskies desperately need to bounce back during their Week 2 home opener versus Merrimack, but they might be without their QB1.
Sophomore starting quarterback Nick Evers was removed from UConn’s season opener versus Maryland after taking a big hit, with head coach Jim MoraIt turns out that Mora was wise to exercise care for the health of his young QB, as doctors deemed this week that Evers might not be fit to take the gridiron versus Merrimack.
If Evers does indeed play, UConn’s offensive line will be burdened with an added responsibility to protect their ailing leader. Mora recently declared that he’sIf Evers sits, UConn will hand the ball to senior quarterback Joe Fagnano, who tossed the Huskies’ lone touchdown on Saturday versus Maryland.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "UConn Huskies On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers.
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