So are we AAC title contenders
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I say why not? Memphis had a similar turn around in this conference last year. Our D should keep all games close. The key is the offensive line play -- it has to get much more consistent. If that happens, I think all of the other pieces are there.
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Yes, its starts by beating Navy. Beat them and the team should have the confidence to feel good against the balance of the conference slate.
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On August 27th I wrote this on the Boneyard:
"Here's one of the under-the-radar realities for 2015. We are a much better team this year. In fact, I won't be surprised if we're in the conversation later his fall for the AAC title. One of the benefits of this utter dismissal of our chances is that UConn will be underdogs or close favorites in all of our games in the first half of the season. That's where you can make a bundle if you're so inclined.
So here's my answer Waquoit:
1. I hope you are fattening your wallet on the Huskies.
2. Make plans for The AAC Title Game.
Go Huskies!!
"Here's one of the under-the-radar realities for 2015. We are a much better team this year. In fact, I won't be surprised if we're in the conversation later his fall for the AAC title. One of the benefits of this utter dismissal of our chances is that UConn will be underdogs or close favorites in all of our games in the first half of the season. That's where you can make a bundle if you're so inclined.
So here's my answer Waquoit:
1. I hope you are fattening your wallet on the Huskies.
2. Make plans for The AAC Title Game.
Go Huskies!!
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We should also improve our blocked kick to non-blocked kick ratio in order to have a chance to challenge for the AAC title. Dramatically.
UConnDan97
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Yes. Bank on it...
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Part of this discussion is revolving around the rest of the conference. Honestly, I'm not seeing too much 'power' across the AAC. Temple looked awesome against Penn St., yesterday, not so much. No one in the conference looks unbeatable. Navy will be a huge test for us and possibly the best team we face in conference. Saying that...it's still VERY early in the season.
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Very early. I'd say Navy, Temple, Houston and Memphis are the contenders. We fall into that tier with ECU as teams that could make run if things break right. We'll learn a lot more about AAC things by 4PM next Saturday.
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No need to wait. After yesterday, on the road, in that wild SEC environment, we can play with anyone. We now have a fabulous shot at sweeping the schedule and being one botched field goal call from an undefeated season.
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I think Mizzou is overrated. Their defense is good but I think their offense is a notch below ours (weird for me to say that!). For us, it was absolutely an impressive afternoon considering where we have been the past 4-5 years. But it wouldn't surprise me if they struggled with Kentucky and the rest of their SEC schedule. Maybe their FR Lock can help their offense out as the year progresses.
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No. We have not shown enough consistency across all three units to compete for the AAC championship yet. We have shown enough D to be able to beat almost anyone on a given day, but not enough O or special teams play to think we can win 6 of 8.
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I was impressed with your defense yesterday. Bob Diaco is impressive, even though I still think his manufactured trophy for your game with UCF is silly. I think you have a good shot at winning the AAC this year since UCF is down.
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It seems like everybody besides UCF and Tulane showed decently OOC.
I don't think there will be many gimmes.
I don't think there will be many gimmes.
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Wait...what?!?! You're not trashing on the Civil CoFLiCT, are you? It's the most storied natural rivalry in all of college sports!
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I'm saying something now - that I have been saying quietly.
Diaco is Pete Carroll - like. It's in that enthusiasm & it is his unconventional unbridled willingness to try things. He's a nice person; so, he doesn't, or hasn't, grated on others nerves. Yet. If he starts winning, B1G, expect to hear some hyper ventilating on his minutest quirks.
But hell ... Carroll pulled a whopper on the last play of the Super Bowl. I'd love to rise & ride next Diaco as he climbs to that.
Diaco is Pete Carroll - like. It's in that enthusiasm & it is his unconventional unbridled willingness to try things. He's a nice person; so, he doesn't, or hasn't, grated on others nerves. Yet. If he starts winning, B1G, expect to hear some hyper ventilating on his minutest quirks.
But hell ... Carroll pulled a whopper on the last play of the Super Bowl. I'd love to rise & ride next Diaco as he climbs to that.
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Am I the only one who had to google how the mechanics of crowing an AAC champion worked?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Athletic_Conference_Football_Championship_Game
P.S. If you gave me a test tomorrow, I will have forgotten which division we were in again
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Athletic_Conference_Football_Championship_Game
P.S. If you gave me a test tomorrow, I will have forgotten which division we were in again
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Yes, my expectation is that our game at Temple at end of season will be trip to championship game.
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No gimmes this year.....maybe Tulane. anybody watch SMU last night. Very impressive against #3 TCU. Scored 19 straight points before finishing with 38 and losing by 14. Houston beat Louisville, Memphis has had a good two games, and these teams score points by the bucketful. Temple and Cincy are solid and Florida teams are always tough as is ECU. If we can knock off Navy, I think we are in the mix, but injuries can always derail you.
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I am not thinking conference championship game yet. I am focused on beating NAVY. (This from a UConn alum who has multiple members of his family who have served in the Navy & Marine Corps.) One battle at a time.
Extremely proud of this team's defense. Need to shore up on offense & special teams.
This Saturday will be a huge test.
Here is my priority: Beat Navy. Beat next opponent up. And the next. An so on. Get Bowl eligible. Dare to dream, yes. But focus on the task at hand.
Extremely proud of this team's defense. Need to shore up on offense & special teams.
This Saturday will be a huge test.
Here is my priority: Beat Navy. Beat next opponent up. And the next. An so on. Get Bowl eligible. Dare to dream, yes. But focus on the task at hand.
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