1-3 in the next 4 games and we'd still be in a great position

[huskypantz]

I'm sure people don't want to read this but if we win 1 of the next 4 games we could still be on track for a solid season. We have 3 road games, 2 against ranked opponents on the road. I am sure this place will turn quickly if we end up going 1-3 with one being a real stinker, but we are where we are right now. Three wins under our belt with USF, Tulane and 4 more shots at a W is as much as any of us can ask for. This season will require plenty of patience.

 

[blue93]

This is a very reasonable forum. Everyone is a realist and if we go 1-3, I don't foresee any issues here....

But in all seriousness, I agree with you to an extent. It matters a lot more to me how we lose than how many we lose. If we look lifeless in 3 losses, then I'd be concerned. If we hang in with there with everybody and end up losing 3, I'm totally okay with that.

I also think there's a good chance we get a win in the #ConFLiCT and end up 2-2, but that's a ways away. One at a time.

 

[Husky92]

I don't want to go 1-3 over the next four, but you're right: Most of us would have been thrilled with 6-6 at the start of the season, and based on your plan, we'd get there.

 

[Milo65]

Please allow me to be irrational, fanatical, and blind. It's the same feeling I get when I buy a lottery ticket. I know the odds are long and most likely, I lose and go back to my job, but for a few brief hours, I CAN DREAM! So with that said, I'm looking for an undefeated season, American Conference chanpions, bowl bid, top ten ranking, with a probable P5 invite. I'm being realistic, I don't think we will win the national championship.

 

[huskypantz]

Please allow me to be irrational, fanatical, and blind. It's the same feeling I get when I buy a lottery ticket. I know the odds are long and most likely, I lose and go back to my job, but for a few brief hours, I CAN DREAM! So with that said, I'm looking for an undefeated season, American Conference chanpions, bowl bid, top ten ranking, with a probable P5 invite. I'm being realistic, I don't think we will win the national championship.

Hah, I agree that it's fun to dream. We have had some pretty incredible moments in UConn football - then 2007 turnaround, win over ND, bowl win over SC, late season surge to win the BE in 2010. I love the UConnDan undefeated prediction, it's what's in all of our hearts. I am enjoying 2-0. I will be cashing in my chips with the wife if we get to a bowl game at 6-6, I don't care who or where we play. It's okay to want to win, just temper the disappointment in a rebuilding year. Cheers.

 

[uconndogs]

While I agree with the OP, I posted something similar previously. I'm hoping we can steel one of the next three and go into the final seven games needing three. I don't think UCF is all that, while Temple and Houston are probably two of the best teams on a tough schedule.

 

[sportsart]

The alternative to the 1-3 is probably 0-4 so yes sign me up for 3-3 after 6 games.

Half way through the season hopefully means progress and then we have a shot to beat 3 teams the rest of the way.

Hope is the key word here.

 

[Jimdish255]

Agree 100% with the post. Let's get W1 this week and then recalibrate.

 

[businesslawyer]

I really, really hate talking about more than the next game. And if we want to go bowling, 3-3 still will require a significant upset somewhere to get to 6-6.

But would I take 1-3 and good football over the next 4 games? Yup.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Biz is on it.. 10 more chances to go 1-0; only one game this week.

 

[weyuo]

If UConn hadn't shot themselves in the foot a few times over the last couple games they would have won by a lot more in each. If they can put in a solid effort without the dumb dumb penalties they might be able to hang with Mizzou long enough into the game to build confidence in themselves and doubt in the Tigers.

 

[coachcap]

So I'm reading this thread of optimistic pessimism. All the while visions are dancing in my head about a game in South Bend, Indiana a few years back. Down by 14 at the half. A kickoff return for a TD to cut the score in half & silence the crowd. A linebacker sticks a ball carrier at the goal line so hard that the carrier's helmet goes flying. An NFL bound receiver seemingly on his way for a touchdown, drops the football, & UConn recovers it.

Before the season started a 6-6 season was all that most UConn fans hoped for to show improvement in the program.That bar has now been reset.
You are hoping for 1-3. I dream of better results. DARE TO DREAM!

 

[Nostical]

You are hoping for 1-3. I dream of better results. DARE TO DREAM!

Now you're talking. Hop aboard the Dreamliner. We're heading for greatness.

 

[SubbaBub]

I can't believe people are conceding the Civil ConFLiCT. We suffered last season so we wouldn't have to do that. I'm expecting 2-2 min. I want 3-1, all we need to do is defend the hail mary. 4-0 if we win this week.

It's like a shelter for abused animals around here. How about a little irrational exuberance while we're still undefeated. Do we need a remedial fan seminar?

 

[Carl Spackler]

I just don't want our young guys, and they're almost all very young, soiling themselves and shooting themselves in the feet just because we're on the road in the SEC against a top 25 team.

We're UCONN dammnit. We win championships. Play like it.

Be to have. An old phrase - the opposite of have to be. Be to have. Be a great team in our minds, to have a great day and win.

Coach D's preparation plan for the team? I'm becoming a believer.

 

[tduconn]

I'm hoping for 2-2 over the next 4, but 1-3 perhaps is more realistic, and as a worse case scenario 0-4 is possible.

At 3-3 going down the home stretch, getting to six wins will be tough. I don't see us beating Houston, ECU, Cincinnati, or Temple.

I fear a 4-8 season is very much in the cards.