Dan. Thanks for putting words in my mouth, I didn't say at all anywhere that fielding 61 scholarship players against cincy led to a 41-0 loss. You came up with that assumption. I was just trying to put things in to perspective, where this team was at against (what we all knew) to be a superior opponent. This program is beat down, depleted and void pretty much of any winning ways. Don't bring up the three Weist wins, he is gone and by many missed. I myself was in the Weist camp.
I was at the USF game. It rained and it rained and it rained. We're talking about a QB that threw picks in dry perfect conditions as well. Do I agree with the "game plan" or play calling no. The team was still there in the end with a chance to win. Jones' pick 6, those things happen in games. It was a huge play for UConn. I was pumped. It's also how other teams beat Uconn. It's part of the game and shouldn't be considered luck or otherwise. Teams have done it against Uconn and they have been momentum shifters and game deciding plays. Army beat Uconn. They outplayed them. They outperformed them ( just another way of saying they got beat). What more is there to say about that? You think Uconn has enough talent to beat all three teams you mentioned? Maybe they do. Where do you see this talent? Why didn't they beat the likes of Towson, Buffalo, SMU and others one season ago? Many of the players that took the field against Cincy, didn't even sniff the field last year. Many of the starters were less than 1-2 seasons into their college careers. That doesn't sound like maturity, experience and based on the past 3 season records, sound like talent to me. How many teams in college football field as many freshmen as UConn?
I don't agree with every decision made by the head coach, but I don't think he is to blame for everything. Sure some moves are suspect and I grumble in disbelief/displeasure. At the same time, we are witnessing a rookie head coach, with what I would call a substantially rookie line-up. Not to mention, the new lifestyle, new playbook, new culture, we could go on and on. You're also talking about many players that, for one reason or another, had a connection or understanding with the previous staff. They came here because of other coaches/reasons. Some may not have bought into the new way of things. Hence the increased numbers in roster attrition. Football is the ultimate team game. Some may be riding this season out thinking of greener fields beyond Uconn. Others may have bought in and disagree with those lining up next to them. Time will tell. This season is/was rough. But I have hope, I have optimism, and I have enthusiasm for the program moving forward.
Dan, I feel your upbeat spirit is waining. This upsets me. You're not the same poster/passionate diehard you outwardly portrayed on here that you once were. I care for this program. I care for this University despite having no connections to the school. I am a born and bred CT product. I now live in Florida due to work, but I cheer my heart out week in and week out, because I love where I am from. I love the University I grew up cheering for (football and Basketball M/W) and I want nothing but the best for UConn Athletics. While I am disappointed in the past 4 years, I still have eyes and a mind for the future. I have hope that better days are ahead.