Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tyler Lorenzen


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was  Speedy Keep. Withdrawn nomination with no outstanding delete !votes. WP:NAC Metty 17:06, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Tyler Lorenzen

 * – (View AfD) (View log)

Non-notable practice squad player, fails WP:ATH. Giants27 ( c  |  s ) 21:55, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 *  Delete, maybe userfy Keep per Cbl62. Assuming that practice squad players don't qualify, he doesn't pass WP:ATH yet, but he probably will.  He had a fairly successful career at UConn, and if someone were now that Cbl62 has been motivated enough to dig,  they might be able to make a case for him on I agree that he qualifies on general WP:GNG grounds., maybe not. But he may well end up on a roster somewhere soon enough, so userfication would be OK with me. By the way, at least according to the Newark Star-Ledger, he and Jared are not related.--Arxiloxos (talk) 22:51, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Strongest possible keep - This is not a vote on whether NFL practice players are notable. A college football player is notable regardless of whether he ever plays in the NFL if he meets general notability requirements.  If there is significant, non-trivial coverage in the mainstream media, he meets notability standards.  Lorenzen meets that standard by miles.  A search of the Newsbank database reveals well over 100 articles which focus on Lorenzen as their main topic.  The guy was a finalist for the Unitas Award and has had articles written comparing him to Tim Tebow.  An incomplete list of the articles focusing principally on Lorenzen include the following: (1) HUSKIES QB FIRST WENT TO IOWA ST.,  LORENZEN'S ROUTE TO UCONN INCLUDED STINT AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, The Charlotte Observer (NC), December 27, 2007; (2) Juco transfer Lorenzen brings stability to surprising UConn Huskies, Associated Press Archive, October 30, 2007; (3) Lorenzen brings stability to surprising Huskies, Charleston Gazette (WV), October 31, 2007; (3a) Lorenzen, UConn overwhelm Maine, The Boston Globe, September 9, 2007; (4) Lorenzen stars in first start, leads Connecticut to 45-14 win over Duke, Associated Press Archive, September 1, 2007; (5) Lorenzen settles in as UConn's No. 1 QB, Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News, August 18, 2007; (6) Lorenzen named starting quarterback at UConn, Associated Press Archive, August 14, 2007 (also published in Westerly Sun from Rhode Island); (7) Lorenzen's on his way,  All-American QB signs letter of intent with UC, The Day (New London, CT), December 21, 2006; (8) Lorenzen finalist for Unitas Award, The Chronicle (Willimantic, CT),  June 14, 2008; (9) UConn Has Its Own Tebow?,  Louisville coach says Lorenzen is the Big East's version of the Florida QB, The Bristol Press (CT),  September 24, 2008; (10) Is it a passing resemblance?: UConn's Lorenzen compared to Florida's Heisman winner Tebow, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA), September 24, 2008 (article also published in New Haven Register and The Hartford Courant); (11) Lorenzen has NFL eyes watching, Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT), March 28, 2009; (12) Lorenzen finishes college dream: Former Eddyville-Blakesburg quarterback guides Huskies in International Bowl, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA),  January 3, 2009 (13) Different uniform, same pressure Summer internship in world of finance put Lorenzen's decision-making skills to test, Journal Inquirer (Manchester, CT), August 27, 2008; (14) LORENZEN TAKES CONTROL QB CAN FOCUS ON TEAM, NOT JOB, The Hartford Courant (CT), March 21, 2008; (15) HUSKIES CONNECT WITH LORENZEN, The Hartford Courant (CT), September 2, 2007; (16) Lorenzen still the man for UConn,  Unlike last three springs, Huskies will not have a quarterback controversy, The Bristol Press (CT), March 11, 2008; (17) RIGHT WAY, RIGHT AWAY,  LORENZEN MADE IMMEDIATE IMPACT, The Hartford Courant (CT), December 28, 2007; (18) Right Way, Right Away: Lorenzen Made Immediate Impact, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA), December 28, 2007; (19) Lorenzen's 'it' initially hard to predict, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA), December 16, 2007 (same article also published in Connecticut Post); (20) Lorenzen finds groove, has fun in rout, Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT), September 13, 2008; (21) Lorenzen back at right time as Huskies travel to So. Florida, Norwich Bulletin (CT), November 23, 2008; (22) Lorenzen starts, leads UConn, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA), November 16, 2008; (23) Huskies' QB Lorenzen close to being back under center, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA), November 12, 2008 (same article published in multiple newspapers including Bristol Press, New Haven Register,  Norwich Bulletin, and Register Citizen); (24) Lorenzen goes from starter to 'coach', Journal Inquirer (Manchester, CT), October 9, 2008; (25) Lorenzen remains upbeat, Republican-American (Waterbury, CT), October 9, 2008; (26) Lorenzen will miss 6-8 weeks, Record-Journal (Meriden, CT) - September 30, 2008; (27) Lorenzen's collegiate career may be over, Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT) - September 27, 2008; (28) Lorenzen lost with broken foot, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - September 27, 2008 (same article published in multiple newspapers including New Haven Register); (29) UConn QB Lorenzen to miss at least six weeks, The Sports Network (USA) - September 27, 2008; (30) UConn Football: Louisville wary of Lorenzen's ability to run with the ball, Norwich Bulletin (CT) - September 24, 2008; (31) Lorenzen's running helps make up for turnovers,  College football: University of Connecticut, The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT) - September 24, 2008; (32) Advice pays off for Lorenzen, The Chronicle (Willimantic, CT) - September 16, 2008; (33) Lorenzen seeks redemption against Temple, Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - September 3, 2008; (34) Despite win, Lorenzen has work to do: Senior quarterback threw 3 picks in Huskies' season-opening win, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - August 30, 2008 (same article published in multiple papers); (35) Lorenzen solidifies starting QB job, Republican-American (Waterbury, CT) - August 14, 2008; (36) Lorenzen back as Huskies' top QB, The News-Times (Danbury, CT) - August 9, 2008; (37)  Lorenzen aching to get better, The Advocate (Stamford-Norwalk, CT) - August 5, 2008; (39) Lorenzen can do job, but wants to do more, Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, CT) - August 2, 2008; (40) Who looks forward to 2-a-days? As 2nd year starter, Lorenzen ready to go, Journal Inquirer (Manchester, CT) - August 1, 2008; (41) Lorenzen On Watch List For QB Award, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - June 13, 2008; (42) Lorenzen out of Blue-White, Journal Inquirer (Manchester, CT) - April 18, 2008; (43) UConn's Lorenzen To Miss Scrimmage, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - April 13, 2008; (44) Injured 'klutz' Lorenzen may miss spring game, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - April 13, 2008; (45) UConn QB Lorenzen More Settled: QB Can Focus On Team, Not Job, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - March 21, 2008; (46) Lorenzen clear-cut choice at quarterback, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - March 11, 2008 (same article also in multiple papers); (47) Lorenzen right at home at UConn, Norwich Bulletin (CT) - November 4, 2007; (48) Lorenzen at center of Huskies' turnaround: QB has led UConn to three come-from-behind wins, McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA) - November 2, 2007; (49) Commanding The Troops: Lorenzen Leads Huskies To Succesful First Half Of Season, The Daily Campus (University of Connecticut) (Storrs, CT) - October 19, 2007; (50) Lorenzen Leads Charge for Huskies, The Daily Campus (University of Connecticut) (CT) - September 24, 2007; and (51) ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lorenzen Throws For 298 yards In Huskies' 45-14 Thumping of Duke, The Daily Campus (University of Connecticut) (Storrs, CT) - September 5, 2007; (52) Lorenzen, UConn keep Duke in dark, Boston Herald (MA) - September 2, 2007; (53) Lorenzen will be Huskies' lead dog, Record-Journal (Meriden, CT) - August 15, 2007; (54) Top junior college QB headed to UConn,  6-5, 225-pound Lorenzen verbally commits to play for Huskies, The Day (New London, CT) - December 12, 2006; (55) QUARTERBACK QUEST,  LORENZEN ROLLING OUT FOR UCONN OPPORTUNITY, The Hartford Courant (CT) - December 20, 2006. Cbl62 (talk) 23:46, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Holy cow, how'd I miss that.-- Giants27 ( c  |  s ) 23:49, 15 September 2009 (UTC)


 * Keep - Tyler is Jared Lorenzen younger brother and he did have some major exposure at UConn, but he still not on a active roster. He fell off tremendously after his college career but is still notable. Ositadinma (talk) 22:01, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Keep Member of New Orleans Saints Practice Squad. .--Zta ♠talk♠ September 15, 2009 ♠ Nastia '♣
 * PS guys are not inherently notable.-- Giants27 ( c  |  s ) 01:01, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Withdraw Per sources provided by Cbl62, it'd be nice for those to be added to the article. Could be a very nice article with them.-- Giants27 ( c  |  s ) 01:01, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Athletes-related deletion discussions.  -- Giants27  ( c  |  s ) 21:55, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of American football-related deletion discussions.  -- Giants27  ( c  |  s ) 21:55, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.