2017 UConn Spring Practice Updates

[huskymedic]

Jim Fuller‏ @NHRJimFuller 43s 44 seconds ago
Luke Carrezola, Tommy Hopkins and Ryan Crozier cleared for everything exceptt contact according to #UConn coach Randy Edsall

 

[Husky25]

Shawn McGrath‏ @ShawnMMcGrath 1m 1 minute ago
Edsall on Chris Lee: “He went home, talked with his parents and lost love for the game” Said it had nothing to do with change to O-Line

I'm a little skeptical, but it's the kid's right. Good luck in all future endeavors, Chris. As far as UConn is concerned, however, next man up.

 

[sportsart]

Is it me or does the air smell fresher, food taste better and life is just so much better today?

Like Christmas in the spring.

Thanks to all the posters in this thread.

 

[JMick]

Talk about getting mileage out of a student assistant with Dan O. I'm not sure you'll find a better one in the country lol

 

[Chin Diesel]

Without copy/pasting all the tweets.

1. You read about current players saying alums were scarce during previous admin. It's simple stuff that cost nothing that you can screw up.
2. Really, really, really, really liked Edsall's comment about the team's tempo at practice. Tempo is one of those areas where coaches look to see who is hustling between plays, between drills, etc. And coaches (remember that oh so precious viral video of Geno talking about body language) love to look at players away from the action for engagement.
3. Brilliant move bringing Dan O in as a student asst. 'Bout damn time UConn used rules to their advantage. Great on Dan O going back for his degree.
4. Hidden leaders within groups. Looks like WR's as a group made the commitment to get faster and in condition. None of us know who amongst them drove the group, but there is a leader in there somewhere.

 

[ktuck911]

Without copy/pasting all the tweets.

4. Hidden leaders within groups. Looks like WR's as a group made the commitment to get faster and in condition. None of us know who amongst them drove the group, but there is a leader in there somewhere.

Lost in the WR shuffle are Skanes and Dixon.. their redshirts are officially off now.. so, I'm looking for them to bring some excitement to the position. Pick up where Thomas Jr left off....

 

[ktuck911]

ThisIsUConnCountry‏ @MattSchonvisky 45m 45 minutes ago
"We will still continue to see if there are ways we can upgrade our roster between now & August." Edsall

10 bucks says he's looking for OL help....

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony: UConn Football Opens Spring Practice With Randy Edsall Back On Sidelines

Jim Fuller: Ramblings from The Runway: One player departs, three players limited at UConn spring practice (Further insight on Chris Lee decision within)

 

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[Exit 4]

Mike Anthony: UConn Football Opens Spring Practice With Randy Edsall Back On Sidelines

Jim Fuller: Ramblings from The Runway: One player departs, three players limited at UConn spring practice (Further insight on Chris Lee decision within)

Very interesting: I edited to guestimate on positions:

When the first-team defense took the field, familiar faces Foley Fatukasi (DT) , Cole Ormsby (DE) , Vontae Diggs (LB), Junior Joseph (LB), Jamar Summers (CB) and E.J. Levenberry (LB) were joined by Philippe Okounam (DE?), Marshe Terry (S?), Omar Fortt (CB?), Brice McAllister (S) and Tony Watkins (S?). Once again let me state that it is hard to read too much into who was out there on the first day especially with a new coaching staff in place but I tend to concern myself with such things so I am staying true to my nature.

 

[husky10]

Very interesting: I edited to guestimate on positions:

When the first-team defense took the field, familiar faces Foley Fatukasi (DT) , Cole Ormsby (DE) , Vontae Diggs (LB), Junior Joseph (LB), Jamar Summers (CB) and E.J. Levenberry (LB) were joined by Philippe Okounam (DE?), Marshe Terry (S?), Omar Fortt (CB?), Brice McAllister (S) and Tony Watkins (S?). Once again let me state that it is hard to read too much into who was out there on the first day especially with a new coaching staff in place but I tend to concern myself with such things so I am staying true to my nature.

I thought Fortt was built more like a strong safety and McAllister used to play corner, maybe those two are switched?

 

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[Exit 4]

I thought Fortt was built more like a strong safety and McAllister used to play corner, maybe those two are switched?

I don't disagree. That's probably right...although I could see Fortt as a very physical CB.

No matter what, I think our incoming freshman class could be disruptive to the upper classmen at QB, OL and maybe CB/S.

 

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[Saab04]

Love that the guys are coming back to
Uconn and showing some love.

 

[blue93]

My apologies if I missed this somewhere, but has anybody heard what media availability will be for the remainder of spring practices and training camp?

Tremendous coverage my the horde today. I hope it stays that way, there's no better way to generate excitement.

 

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[huskymedic]

Fuller: Myers familiar face for Edsall as UConn football opens spring camp

 

[Jimdish255]

Joseph has already seen what the new system is designed to produce.

“It’s much more aggressive,” he said. “We’re definitely going to have more sacks, more TFLs (tackles for loss), a lot more turnovers for us.”

Roger That! You don't really know what guys are capable of until you ask them to go out and do it, and gear practices and physical preparation to that goal. Takes time but some guys will thrive in the new system.

 

[NavinRJohnson]

Just seeing RE with UCONN gear on the field with the team is a win. It makes me smile.

 

[Chin Diesel]

What? No one notices Edsall's official twitter feed spelled Arkell's name incorrectly?


(And please for the love of God, do not miss the intentional sarcasm of me misspelling his name while calling out someone for misspelling his name)

 

[sdhusky]

What? No one notices Edsall's official twitter feed spelled Arkell's name incorrectly?


(And please for the love of God, do not miss the intentional sarcasm of me misspelling his name while calling out someone for misspelling his name)

Dude you spelled it wrong too. DUH

good joke, though