The UConn football punt return unit will take a conservative approach once again this year.
Picture it. It's the opening game of the season, Maine has gone three and out and Black Bears punter James DeMartini is getting ready to punt the ball to UConn's Brian Lemelle, standing at his own 40-yard line. DeMartini gets the kick away and it looks like Lemelle has some running room based on the distance of the kick and the Maine coverage.
But instead of returning it, Lemelle waves his hand in the air signaling for a fair catch at UConn 37-yard line to set up the offense.