Randy Edsall Pulls Scholarship Offer, World Overreacts

When Bob Diaco was the head coach for UConn, he and his staff earned the verbal commitment of Ryan Dickens, a linebacker from his home state of New Jersey.

That was before the Huskies’ disastrous season, which resulted in Diaco’s firing the day after Christmas.

Unfortunately, as a result of the coaching turnover, Dickens will no longer be a Husky. Randy Edsall called Dickens Sunday night and told him the program would not be honoring the previous staff’s scholarship offer.

The story is heartbreaking. Dickens was excited about being a Husky and, according to the story on NJ.com, Dickens was told his scholarship was secure. He wore UConn gear to school and stayed in touch constantly with his…