A big win...

[Fishy]

Not in the grand scheme of things - 3-9 is 3-9 - but in terms of hiring a new coach.

If nothing else, the three-game win streak and the 45-10 blowout today show prospective coaches that this is not an empty cupboard and that there's pieces here to build with.

With a more than competitive salary and top-notch facilities, I think today helps in a big way - TJ deserves a lot of credit.

 

[UConnJim]

Not in the grand scheme of things - 3-9 is 3-9 - but in terms of hiring a new coach.

If nothing else, the three-game win streak and the 45-10 blowout today show prospective coaches that this is not an empty cupboard and that there's pieces here to build with.

With a more than competitive salary and top-notch facilities, I think today helps in a big way - TJ deserves a lot of credit.

Totally agree. TJ deserves a ton of credit for righting the ship and instilling some positive energy into the program.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I wonder if Dez and Ed D still think this team has no talent? What condescending excuses do they have now for PPs awful games?

The lack of talent was on the sidelines...and thankfully that dark period is over.

 

[sdhusky]

Not in the grand scheme of things - 3-9 is 3-9 - but in terms of hiring a new coach.

If nothing else, the three-game win streak and the 45-10 blowout today show prospective coaches that this is not an empty cupboard and that there's pieces here to build with.

With a more than competitive salary and top-notch facilities, I think today helps in a big way - TJ deserves a lot of credit.

You have to look at this offense and think "I can win right away" if you are on our short list.

 

[uconnbill]

Thank you Coach Weist for giving UCONN fans hope for the future and righting a serious wrong

 

[Chin Diesel]

I wonder if Dez and Ed D still think this team has no talent? What condescending excuses do they have now for PPs awful games?

The lack of talent was on the sidelines...and thankfully that dark period is over.

Yep. Those asssclownns have further eroded any credibility they had as journalists.

They took pot shots at the players based off of personal relationships they built with coaches.

 

[Skiblets]

Think about the offense next year. Cochran and Boyle. McCombs Delorenzo and Newsome. Davis, Shak ,Foxx, Bradley, Lamelle. If we can fill the holes on the O line next year should be our most talented offense ever IMO

 

[ScottBonz]

The ability to show the next coach the improvement and potential of this team over the last 3 games can not be understated. If you're trying to lure a big time name, the performance today might have helped put someone over the edge. Not to mention seeing Newsome put up some ungodly numbers. Who knows.

 

[stephen Henry]

Think about the offense next year. Cochran and Boyle. McCombs Delorenzo and Newsome. Davis, Shak ,Foxx, Bradley, Lamelle. If we can fill the holes on the O line next year should be our most talented offense ever IMO

Agreed, but only if the ne HC does not put in a new system with players he has yet to recruit.

 

[ZooCougar]

I really like what has started to emerge offensively. Worried that a new OC will mess everything up... Warde is going to have to make some tough decisions.

I am not saying Weist is my top pick. I would say that I prefer him over Ambrose. But good grief write the guy a big check and make him OC if we hire someone else. I also bet he gets some interest from other schools.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Think about the offense next year. Cochran and Boyle. McCombs Delorenzo and Newsome. Davis, Shak ,Foxx, Bradley, Lamelle. If we can fill the holes on the O line next year should be our most talented offense ever IMO

If only we knew of a coach who has consistently developed strong, physical offensive lines that perform as a unit.

 

[jbdphi]

I really like what has started to emerge offensively. Worried that a new OC will mess everything up... Warde is going to have to make some tough decisions.

I am not saying Weist is my top pick. I would say that I prefer him over Ambrose. But good grief write the guy a big check and make him OC if we hire someone else. I also bet he gets some interest from other schools.

Definitely prefer Weist over Ambrose and several others. Still, I would have a hard time being unhappy with Narduzzi, Lembo or Clawson.

 

[noeynox]

I said before and I stand by it. Lembo, Clawson, Narduzzi, Moorehead and Ambrose would all have to say no thanks before TJ got a courtesy interview. Maybe TJ closed the gap on Moorehead and Ambrose. The first three, if any want the job, are no brainers.

If it comes down to a guy like Buffalo's Quinn, go with Weist. He knows the talent on hand and the kids responded to him.

 

[ZooCougar]

I think that PGDL did an incredible amount damage to the team. Sometimes it takes a while to turn the ship around when you have built up,so much momentum going in the WRONG direction.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

My fantasy scenario....Narduzzi as head coach and Weist as OC. Keeps continuity on offense and in the clubhouse and gets our D stronger.

 

[upstater]

Is there a backup TE graduating somewhere that would like to immediately play first string at UConn?

 

[Chin Diesel]

My fantasy scenario....Narduzzi as head coach and Weist as OC. Keeps continuity on offense and in the clubhouse and gets our D stronger.

TJ has opened plenty of coaching opportunities for himself since November. No matter if it's an HC gig or as a high-level OC, he's gonna get paid.

We would need an HC who wants to keep him, an AD willing to pay him at least $750K and TJ willing to give UConn a discount.

Because if TJ wants it, there's going to be $1m opportunities for him next season.

 

[metsfan2323]

Is there a backup TE graduating somewhere that would like to immediately play first string at UConn?

If we find a tight end look out. The scoreboard will be a pinball machine.

That's another thing in TJ's favor, He' doing this without an experienced tight end.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

These last three games also give our current recruits a reason to step back off the ledge if they were worried about talent.

 

[rich1122]

If you are a potential coach you worry about QB play and who do you have. Maybe not so much anymore.

 

[ScottVib]

TJ's pay-off for being the interim is an interview and a spot on the new staff (if he wants it). Beating the three bottom dwellers the last three weeks, should not give him the job. It's more or less the payoff any of the potential interim guys could have expected.

 

[joey3$trike$]

You have to look at this offense and think "I can win right away" if you are on our short list.

with what o-line? Their horrible and whole left side is gone after this year.

 

[joey3$trike$]

Thank you Coach Weist for giving UCONN fans hope for the future and righting a serious wrong

hope was when the season ended, new identity is hope..

 

[ASweet3781]

TJ's pay-off for being the interim is an interview and a spot on the new staff (if he wants it). Beating the three bottom dwellers the last three weeks, should not give him the job. It's more or less the payoff any of the potential interim guys could have expected.

I am greatful TJ helped give the program some hope the last 3 weeks. An 0-12 season could have scared off any suitable coaches interest.

But Memphis lost last week at home to Temple 41-21. People who want to give this to TJ are really jumping the gun here. I may end up favoring TJ over some of the names we are hearing. But the people who are ready to hire him based on the last 3 weeks are probably the same ones who were happy that the Coach P hire would make high school CT coaches happy.

 

[joey3$trike$]

Can't forget about kids transferring either, hope everyone stays though..