UConn "Secret" Scrimmages

[willie99]

Given our lack of guard play currently and the way UVA defends, O/U on that scrimmage is like 80 total points between the two squads and I'm grateful it will not be on video. That will be the rockiest of all rock fights.

You could not pay me enough money to watch that game.

Did you ever watch a Jim Calhoun coached team? I think rock fights were a thing for him

I love rock fights, I'd pay regular season prices to watch that game

 

[willie99]

Hurley when it comes to revealing information other teams might use to prepare.

My second favorite coach of all time

 

[pepband99]

Hurley doesn't control the Harvard side of things though, I figured the guy that turns on the lights or someone might talk a bit.

I'll be Mr Sunshine and suggest Harvard didn't leak anything, because we wiped the floor with them.

It's as legit as any of the other nonsense in this place...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Did you ever watch a Jim Calhoun coached team? I think rock fights were a thing for him

I love rock fights, I'd pay regular season prices to watch that game

I don't mind a rock fight when I know it's highly skilled players going after each other. The Pistons/Celtics or Piston/Bulls games were awesome because you knew how good those players were and how much energy it took to make them work for their points.

A rock fight between mediocre teams whose offensively skilled players are few and a defense only needing to be okay to keep a college game in the 50's sucks to watch.

 

[CL82]

Ugh, hopefully it’s nothing serious, but he’s one of the guys who would benefit from the scrimmages.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Nebraskan18]

I still hold my Samson Johnson stock with a lot of optimism

 

[auror]

@HuskyHawk this is your moment.

Samson taking advantage of no Karaban.

 

[Psolo12]

SON OF A BG&%@#%&*@

 

[Sphinx]

Bad news is that AJ and AK are injured and missed the scrimmage. Good news is that Akok scrimmaged, scored 13 points and is as healthy as a horse.

 

[UConnRock]

SON OF A BG&%@#%&*@

For the first time since 2014 UConn has a full 13 scholarship roster w/o a redshirt, transfer, or a guy(s) recovering from major injuries. More that any time in recent history an injury or two will not be catastrophic.

 

[husky429]

SON OF A BG&%@#%&*@

I wouldn't worry too much about it. This time of year right before the season starts, you rest guys with even small dings. Particularly if you expect him to be playing big minutes in 2 weeks.

 

[HuskyHawk]

@HuskyHawk this is your moment.

Samson taking advantage of no Karaban.

There's nothing good about an injury to Karaban. I expect both to be contributors this year. I'd even expect Karaban to play SF some with Jackson out. But I'm glad to hear Samson played will. I think he's going to be a difference maker. Not many teams have anybody who can really match up.

 

[Sphinx]

For the first time since 2014 UConn has a full 13 scholarship roster w/o a redshirt, transfer, or a guy(s) recovering from major injuries. More that any time in recent history an injury or two will not be catastrophic.

Agree. A starting lineup of Newton, Hawkins, Alleyne, Sanogo and Johnson, backed up by a six-man bench of both experience and youthful promise should bring the team into PK at 5-0 and with a developing chemistry that DH may be reluctant to disturb. I doubt that either AJ or AK will be "rushed" back. They will get a full chance to recover.

 

[Waquoit]

Now regarding the fact you don’t like my reply, I could care less!!

That means you care some.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

I still hold my Samson Johnson stock with a lot of optimism

 

[huskymedic]

Cracking the secret…

 

[HooperScooper]

Cracking the secret…

UConn was originally slated to host its Blue/White Night on Monday, but rescheduled it for Nov. 2 in hopes that the Huskies will be able to field more of a complete team by then. If Karaban can participate, the event is likely to be more of an intrasquad scrimmage, perhaps divided into three 10-minute quarters. If Karaban can't play, the event will likely be more of an open practice.

What? One player's availability is going to dictate how the entire open practice is conducted? Seems a little strange.

 

[kcc1442]

Primo Spears from Windsor right?

Yessir. I remember watching him play in middle school vs. East Hartford in their conference championship. Kid was nasty.

Yep. He was the last straw for me. Played in really competitive men's open leagues around the state for years. Played against him at Bristol Boys and Girls and it was that day that I realized I couldn't keep up any more. In my defense I was 35 and he was 18 but one of if not the quickest dudes I've ever had to guard. Amari Spievey would be up there with him. They told me to give him a step too and he rained threes. I'm very happy with who we got but was certainly hoping we had a spot for him when he transferred.

 

[NJHoops]

UConn was originally slated to host its Blue/White Night on Monday, but rescheduled it for Nov. 2 in hopes that the Huskies will be able to field more of a complete team by then. If Karaban can participate, the event is likely to be more of an intrasquad scrimmage, perhaps divided into three 10-minute quarters. If Karaban can't play, the event will likely be more of an open practice.

What? One player's availability is going to dictate how the entire open practice is conducted? Seems a little strange.

Without Dre and Karaban, they would be at 11, including Yarin and Tolo. We know those two are behind, especially Yarin. They’re just trying to do right by the guys and put out a good product in front of everyone if they do scrimmage. Nothing’s been decided and hopefully everyone heals quickly.

 

[Chin Diesel]

@HuskyHawk this is your moment.

Samson taking advantage of no Karaban.

Something tells me Samson is one of those confidence guys that when he knows he is playing 25-30 mpg he plays much better than when he gets spot minutes or gets an early hook.

 

[Hogoff]

UConn was originally slated to host its Blue/White Night on Monday, but rescheduled it for Nov. 2 in hopes that the Huskies will be able to field more of a complete team by then. If Karaban can participate, the event is likely to be more of an intrasquad scrimmage, perhaps divided into three 10-minute quarters. If Karaban can't play, the event will likely be more of an open practice.

What? One player's availability is going to dictate how the entire open practice is conducted? Seems a little strange.

How can you have 3 10 minute quarters? Would it be 3rds or periods? Yea

 

[M.S.G.]

Yep. He was the last straw for me. Played in really competitive men's open leagues around the state for years. Played against him at Bristol Boys and Girls and it was that day that I realized I couldn't keep up any more. In my defense I was 35 and he was 18 but one of if not the quickest dudes I've ever had to guard. Amari Spievey would be up there with him. They told me to give him a step too and he rained threes. I'm very happy with who we got but was certainly hoping we had a spot for him when he transferred.

Great story! I wonder when it was for me that I realized I was washed (not that you're washed sir) but I think it was around the same age where I realilzed I couldn't run up and down the floor with top notch athletes, but I will say I had quite the comeback in my early 30's, probably played the best ball of my life from 28-34

 

[Huskyforlife]

Without Dre and Karaban, they would be at 11, including Yarin and Tolo. We know those two are behind, especially Yarin. They’re just trying to do right by the guys and put out a good product in front of everyone if they do scrimmage. Nothing’s been decided and hopefully everyone heals quickly.

Have Andrew fill in then. It’s just an event for fans anyways.