Connecticut offense 2010 PapaJohns.com Bowl
todman (left) , dixon (center) talk running backs coach terry richardson on sideline
the connecticut offense led rushing attack of running backs jordan todman , andre dixon, described 1 of best running-back tandems in nation . 2 combined 27 touchdowns , more 2,100 rushing yards during regular season. south carolina linebacker eric norwood described todman speedy back, burst , breakaway speed go , , compared him clemson running c. j. spiller. in contrast, norwood described dixon taller, more downhill back, vertical guy .
in previous seasons, uconn had been largely dependent on running ball; team developed more balance in 2009, ranking 41st of 120 division fbs teams nationally in rushing offense , 46th in passing. marcus easley s emergence productive wide receiver key development of huskies passing attack. former walk-on entered season 5 career receptions, led connecticut in receiving in 2009 44 catches 853 yards , 8 touchdowns. quarterback zach frazer inconsistent in season. injured in game against north carolina, regained starting role after backup cody endres hurt in rutgers game later in season. in uconn s 4 games before bowl, frazer performed well; threw 6 touchdown passes against 2 interceptions , helped huskies score average of 41 points per game. experts felt frazer need have performance connecticut have chance win.
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