Andre Dixon’s season has come to an all-too-fitting end.
Dixon, the team’s leading rusher and Co-MVP in 2007, was suspended indefinitely yesterday after he was arrested for a DUI early Tuesday morning. The big question: Where does he go from here? Let’s look at the possibilities.
Scenario A: Donald Brown goes to the NFL (which he should). In this case, Dixon figures to be the starter next season. As much as coach Randy Edsall loves freshman Jordan Todman, I think he’s well-aware that Todman–at 180 pounds–is not ready to handle the starting role by himself. This is the best scenario for Dixon.
Scenario B: Brown returns. In this case, Dixon will have a hard time getting on the field. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if Edsall kicked him off the team. This is his second suspension and between Brown, Todman and Robbie Frey, the Huskies won’t need much help in the backfield. I wouldn’t be surprised if Dixon was forced to transfer (or pull a Cornell Brockington and enter the NFL Draft).
Scenario C: Brown goes to the NFL, and for whatever reason, Edsall has enough faith in Todman and Frey to either kick Dixon off the team or leave him relegated to the same lame role that he plays on the kick return team now. Somehow, I wouldn’t be surprised at this either. Dixon is as in the doghouse as anyone can be.
The Prediction: Scenario A. I’m an optimist. Dixon can still contribute to UConn football in a big way. Let’s not forget–a year ago at this time, Dixon was the best player on the team.
