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UConn QB Cochran ends football career

September 08, 2014 3:00 pm • Last Updated: October 31, 2014 9:31 am

By Day Staff Reports

UConn sophomore quarterback Casey Cochran has decided to quit football after sustaining multiple concussions during his career, the school announced on Monday afternoon.

“A silver lining in this matter is that Casey has an interest in pursuing a career in coaching,” UConn head coach Bob Diaco said in a release. “We can now accelerate his development in that area as he transitions from a player role to a mentor role as he continues to serve the team.”

Cochran quarterbacked state championship teams at both New London and Masuk. He suffered his latest concussion during the season-opener against BYU on Aug. 28.

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