According to Ed Daigneault of The Republican-American, safeties Mike Lang and Marcus Aiken will not be part of the 2011 UConn Huskies football team. Also, Daigneault said that running back Robbie Frey is considering transferring from UConn as well.
Safeties Mike Lang and Marcus Aiken, the former St. Paul Catholic High standout, will not return to the Huskies. Lang was an academic casualty this year and did not make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl. Aiken succumbed to academics before the 2010 season began and was dismissed from school with the possibility of applying for re-admission. That will not happen.
There are rumors that running back Robbie Frey is set to leave the Huskies, but that is not set in stone yet. Coach Paul Pasqualoni said he is in contact with Frey about his plans.
Lang played in 12 games during the 2010 season and 41 tackles along with two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
If Frey decides to transfer, it will be a big loss for Pasqualoni and the Huskies as he should be the No. 1 running back for the 2011 season with Jordan Todman heading to the NFL.
Frey missed some time with an injury during the 2010 season but did play in 11 games. Spelling Todman at running back, Frey rushed for 389 yards and four touchdowns on 75 carries.
He’s also a big part of the special teams as he averaged 31.4 yards on 13 kickoff returns, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl. He also had nine tackles.
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