EJ Barthel to Nebraska

[huskymedic]

People can go back to worrying about the upcoming bowl destination for now it would seem:

 

[Purple Stein]

Guy teaches discipline and class and also PRACTICES it. Such a breath of fresh air compared to previous regimes.

Not only that but he is using his platform to amplify the voice of his players.

Jim Mora is always showing his team what it means to be part of a team. Love this guy.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Last year...joining Mora's stuff was a leap of faith. Who knew how effective Mora would be after being out of coaching for awhile....and the team coming back was a trainwreck.

UConn's coaching staff is much more attractive now. I would think the ability to work with a great head coach...in a positive environment...with an improving team... would be very appealing. I have full confidence his replacement will be good.

Good luck to Coach Barthel!

 

[HuskyDogArt]

I'll wish Coach Barthel good luck. Not going to worry about who HCJM will get because I know HCJM will get a great coach for UConn.

 

[CCSUblue]

Worth absolutely nothing, Pat Collins is following Antonio Wilcox - running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Furman.

Also happens to be following Chris Kappas - assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Austin Peay.

PC doesn't follow many college coaches that aren't some how connected to UConn.

 

[HobokenHusky]

Worth absolutely nothing, Pat Collins is following Antonio Wilcox - running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Furman.

Also happens to be following Chris Kappas - assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Austin Peay.

PC doesn't follow many college coaches that aren't some how connected to UConn.

Both fit the profile - young and successful.

Austin Peay 10th in FCS in total Defense, Furman 14th in FCS in Rushing Offense (5.15 YPC, 217 YPG)

 

[Alum1620]

Worth absolutely nothing, Pat Collins is following Antonio Wilcox - running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Furman.

Also happens to be following Chris Kappas - assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Austin Peay.

PC doesn't follow many college coaches that aren't some how connected to UConn.

Early on checking his follows was a way I would see who was being hired and it was quite successful. There are some people who he has followed that didn’t take a job in Storrs though

 

[ZooCougar]

Where is Terry Richardson these days?

 

[Alum1620]

Worth absolutely nothing, Pat Collins is following Antonio Wilcox - running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Furman.

Also happens to be following Chris Kappas - assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Austin Peay.

PC doesn't follow many college coaches that aren't some how connected to UConn.

On staff follows:
Kappas- offensive analyst: Christian Pace
Wilcox- offensive line coach Gordon Sammis

 

[Alum1620]

On staff follows:
Kappas- offensive analyst: Christian Pace
Wilcox- offensive line coach Gordon Sammis

Gordie Sammis

 

[huskymedic]

Where is Terry Richardson these days?

With Joe Morehead in Akron.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

I would not be shocked if Rosa left. He was 4th on depth chart and got his chance due to injury. All the players ahead of him are returning. He might follow the coach. Don't put too much stock into the Bristol thing.

Be nice if he stayed.

Hmm maybe Palantine knows something that no one else knows??

Stop, no chance.

He was fourth because he was a true freshman and he had no game experience. Now he has experience and we can see what he can do...do you think he is still fourth?

No.

I would be shocked if he left.

His best friend is here and his mom played at UConn isn't going anywhere

And both are on the record saying they want to play for UConn

I am not saying he is going. He will make an individual decision.

Barthel is a loss. However, Mora has proven he can make very good hiring decisions. And as long as Charlton stays, there will be a strong commitment to the running game.

EJ was one of the best position coaches ever at UConn. The players loved him but I don’t see Rosa leaving. He wants to fulfill Barthel’s prediction that he’ll become the best running back in UConn history. This football program is gaining stature and Rosa’s local roots hold the promise of a lucrative future well beyond football.

I hope Rosa doesn’t leave… i just bought two of my grandchildren Rosa sweatshirts

That’s the point, you don’t miss someone if you planned on following them

My gut feeling is that Rosa ends up staying...

But in this crazy new world of NIL & the transfer portal, every player is a free agent and someone with potential P5 talent would be missing life-changing opportunities if they didn't at least consider other high-level P5 opportunities.

 

[CCSUblue]

Just stop

My gut feeling is that Rosa ends up staying...

But in this crazy new world of NIL & the transfer portal, every player is a free agent and someone with potential P5 talent would be missing life-changing opportunities if they didn't at least consider other high-level P5 opportunities.

Just stop. No one knows anything. Y'all doing the same thing with Rosa that you did with Mora. Wishing him away so you can be sad. Just enjoy the damn ride y'all. Concentrate on additions. Not unknown possible subtractions.

 

[ktuck911]

Worth absolutely nothing, Pat Collins is following Antonio Wilcox - running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Furman.

Also happens to be following Chris Kappas - assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Austin Peay.

PC doesn't follow many college coaches that aren't some how connected to UConn.

fwiw Kappas was voted AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Just stop


Just stop. No one knows anything. Y'all doing the same thing with Rosa that you did with Mora. Wishing him away so you can be sad. Just enjoy the damn ride y'all. Concentrate on additions. Not unknown possible subtractions.

Nope, not doing anything like what you're claiming. I am high on this program and not looking for the sads.

We are probably going to have some good players hit the portal in December. "It is what it is" in the current climate of college athletics.

Like I said, my gut feeling is that he stays. It would seem to make the most sense for many of the reasons in the posts I quoted in my original post.

But objectively, I would expect him to at least "do a little investigating" because next year, our #1 and #2 RBs should be back and healthy...making his role & amount of PT here a bit unclear.

 

[Uconnalliance]

Rosa’s family is here, he’s not leaving

 

[Urcea]

Thinking bright side: this contributes to building a culture where young ambitious and promising coaches aren’t afraid to come here and make a name

 

[Dizzy21]

If Rosa is stuck here behind two people, it's likely at Nebraska with Rhule recruiting and the guys they already have, he would be stuck behind more. At least here they would make plays for him and he has a chance to compete. Great kid with a lot of effort that will be good someday, but he is still an unrefined product that stands a much better chance playing here than there.

 

[Woof 101]

I'm a Mora guy but I hope he has Jordan Todman on his interview list. A step up for him and a proper progression with NFL experience and having played under multiple RB coaches to absorb knowledge of the position. Again I will support whom ever Mora chooses but I hope JT gets a look.

Football Coaches - Limestone University Athletics

The official Football Coach List for the Limestone University Saints

golimestonesaints.com

 

[Husky25]

This thread is hilarious.

Right?

A kid who was born, raised, and grew up in Connecticut. A kid who is going to school for free, playing the game he loves, and probably making a bit more on the side. A kid who's actually playing significant minutes and not riding the proverbial pine. A kid whose family is not only instate, but no more than an hour's car ride down the road and living with his best friend of 12+ years.

That kid is going to pack up and move 1,600 miles away from everything he knows and with which he is comfortable?

I suppose it is possible, but I'm not betting on it.

 

[CTMike]

TJ Wiest?

 

[Purple Stein]

Both fit the profile - young and successful.

Austin Peay 10th in FCS in total Defense, Furman 14th in FCS in Rushing Offense (5.15 YPC, 217 YPG)

That Furman team has been trucking people this year. Even ran for 125 at Clemson.

 

[KembaKek]

JFC!!! You are all so ridiculous with this unnecessary speculation, just group-thinking the worst scenario possible. Rosa was recruited to UConn by the EDSALL STAFF and stuck around. Save this stuff for when someone actually enters the portal... this is a waste of your own time.

 

[uconnbill]

All I will say is Nebraska is not the same team it was before the Big 10. That is all I am going to say

I wish EJ the best at Nebraska

 

[jrg23]

Rosa not going anywhere folks. He's a CT gamer. Stop wasting posts on this.