On second thought, Lutrus is in

It was one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.

Scott Lutrus was potentially gone for the year during Tuesday's weekly press conference at the Burton complex. UConn coach Randy Edsall after three weeks of questioning said that the staff didn't know the status of Lutrus because nerve injuries act funny.  Then the hammer dropped and "out for the season" was mentioned.

Before the hysteria was over Edsall came in to the Burton Complex cafeteria and announced that Lutrus passed his physical test and is probable for Saturday.

BREAKING NEWS: Lutrus is probable to start at linebacker.

So that's that for UConn at linebacker. They are going to be at full health as they go into the Big East season and against Pittsburgh it can't come at a better time.

Why? Because as The Day of  New London's Chuck Banning astutely asked Edsall during the conference call -- the nickel package is not something that the Huskies are going to be able to run against Pittsburgh most of the time.

The Huskies have responded by Lutrus' absence by inserting Blidi Wreh Wilson in at corner and moving Reggie McClain to nickelback. That defense is susceptible to the power running game that Pittsburgh can employ. The Huskies are going to need that extra backer at times against the Panthers and it was going to fall on Jory Johnson, a redshirt freshman. Now, Lutrus is back and the defense which is ranked No. 7 in the nation even looks more stout.

Lutrus allows the defense to do so much more and having him play the middle in the nickel package enhances the pass coverage. There are so many things they do defensively that include Lutrus his return can not be understated. The defense played well in his absence, but this makes them stronger and more versatile.   

Here are other pressing matters:

* Aaron Bagsby and Jerome Junior are in an "or" at string safety. Junior has 30 pounds on Bagsby, but the redshirt sophomore is more experienced and is a ball hawk at the position. Bagsby missed the seasons first three games with a school suspension, but returned agaisnt URI and played most of the game. Why Bagsby? Big plays. Pittsburgh has big play capability and Junior has played well at times, but has also allowed big plays against him. Bagsby and Junior will battle this week for the job and whomever the staff feels is better at playing these plays will start. Basgby has more instinct, but is nowhere near the size of Junior.

*The WR rotation? There is six with Kanuch, Mike Smith the starters with Kashif Moore and Isiah Moore in the "OR" position as the third WR. Backing up Kanuch is Difton. The sixth and final for now is Mike Lang.  Edsall also mentioned Nick Williams will get some plays, but that appears to be the rotation.

* Edsall had some good things to say on the Big East. It's one thing to be wide open (which is a kind way to say mediocre), but the league looks powerful heading into Big East play. Edsall then questioned the so called experts, but the point remains. The Big East right now has five teams that have looked impressive in Cincy, USF, West Virginia and UConn. Rutgers is still TBD and haven't played anyone but will have a sparkling 4-1 record  after this week. Syracuse has played tough and at 2-2 could easily be better. The only drag appears to be Louisville, and they are far from a walk-over to play.

There isn't a Top 5 team in the conference, but there is plenty depth in the conference which is why in my opinion is superior to the MWC. 

That's it for now, got to pay the bills.