UConn QB Casey Cochran (12) drops back to pass in the second quarter on August 29, 2014 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT

UConn QB Casey Cochran (12) drops back to pass in the second quarter on August 29, 2014 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT

With his playing career over, former UConn Huskies QB Casey Cochran has embraced his new role as a head coach.

He’ll have different responsibilities with the team as they move forward this season but he’ll still be that leader and one that guys can turn to for help.

Watch below as Cochran explains his role as well as UConn head coach Bob Diaco and QB Tim Boyle assessing his coaching skills in his first game last Saturday against Boise State.

photo credit: ian bethune – sox & dawgs