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uconndogs said:
I'm not an insider, but my perception is that Edsall and Benedict are aligned on a plan. Seems to me the way they both work. It may prove out that they have the wrong strategy, but I don't think Benedict cuts Edsall loose for lots of reasons, not the least of which is money.

I don't think Lashlee would come back here for all the money in the world.
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I agree they are on the same page - a complete rebuild based on playing new recruits from year 1, results be damned in years 1-4. They have both committed to this strategy for 5 years. In year 5 we will either field a respectable FBS program or there will be no FBS football in year 6, if there is football at all.
 
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coachcap said:
His wife is a Southern Belle & hated Connecticut. She couldn't wait to get out of Dodge. If Mama's not happy....
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I have heard that narrative and while it correctly reflects his wife’s regional preference, I don’t believe it was the primary reason why he left, nor would it interfere with a 7 figure reason for being head coach here!
 
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Yup, there's that. (I am referring to all the glimmers of light previously mentioned.) Probably true things will improve, but at about the same rate injuries take their toll based on history. Guessing that Illinois will be pretty much like Syracuse last year, almost the same colors even. SK should get some work in the fourth quarter.
 
Guapo said:
Basically what I’m saying is,

We are doomed.
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... but only instituting an entirely new scheme during the season will save us?

Love you buddy, but no.... just no.
 
whaler11 said:
This program is an unfunny joke.

I can see people already twisting themselves into pretzels to defend that disaster.

Only 2 more years until the 5 year plan starts.
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Prophets are seldom revered in their own time.
I fear you are correct.
 
gopher2 said:
I agree they are on the same page - a complete rebuild based on playing new recruits from year 1, results be damned in years 1-4. They have both committed to this strategy for 5 years. In year 5 we will either field a respectable FBS program or there will be no FBS football in year 6, if there is football at all.
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Lol......... Edsall's in the last chapter, and Benedict's in the index looking for a new coach.
 
Alum86 said:
Prophets are seldom revered in their own time.
I fear you are correct.
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You didn't need to be a prophet to see this coming a mile away. Edsall only knows one way to coach and one way to run a program. He's the definition of rigid when it comes to this. His moderate level of success at Uconn was accomplished in a different era and with better players. That dog simply don't hunt anymore. Too young, too weak, not all in etc are all just excuses to distract the fan base. "Hey we brought back The C what else do you want?"

Truly good coaches can take what's given to them and start to rebuild without burning the house to the ground first. Does anyone look at the product on the field or the recruits coming in next year, or the last few years and think this situation will be markedly better 2 years from now?

I suppose if AD Dave concocts a schedule of just 2-3 FBS Teams and a combination of FCS and the worst FBS Schools in America they can game their way to 6 wins, but who would care? Game will be like a practice because there won't be any fans there to watch them.

Getting rid of Diaco was necessary as he was a legit crazy person, however it pains me to say his teams were more competitive on the field than what RE 2.0 has shown so far. JMO but at the end of the season Uconn needs to offer Randy a paycheck and some bogus title in The AD to go away quietly. Its time to get a coach who understands modern offense, and who can connect with players from 2019 not just 1999.

Coaches have won big at places like Montana, NDSU/SDSU, Utah/USU/ BYU, WAZZU and places worse. Uconn is never going to the playoff, but it can still field a team worth watching. Last night wasn't that team. Win more than three games this year or pull the plug. Less tells me that this thing is headed nowhere, and 2 years more will simply be two years wasted.
 
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Ldandy said:
JMO but at the end of the season Uconn needs to offer Randy a paycheck and some bogus title in The AD to go away quietly.
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Uh, if we wanted to get rid of him, why exactly would we do that?
 
Yeah, idk what to say about any of this BS other than it was absolutely the right choice to go back to the Big East with our tail between our legs. A competent football program is a thing of the past for UConn whether we stay in the AAC or go independent. It's dead, and Edsall ain't bringing it back.

It makes me nostalgic and sad, watching UConn football. It's still hard to imagine how we've gotten to a place where we have to hold our breath on opening night against FCS competition year after year. It seems like yesterday I was on campus watching the fiesta bowl with my friends and my girlfriend at the time. But that was almost 9 years ago. Time freakin flies.

My fiance got home from work last night when we were up 10-0 at the half.

"Well that's better than you probably thought!" she said
"Just wait" I said
She came back 20 minutes or so later right after the pick 6 and I was just smiling and shaking my head.
 
CL82 said:
Uh, if we wanted to get rid of him, why exactly would we do that?
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That is funny.. it is how we roll at U of C. Coaches leave and we continue to pay.....the old ones and the new hires.
 
Ldandy said:
JMO but at the end of the season Uconn needs to offer Randy a paycheck and some bogus title in The AD to go away quietly.
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CL82 said:
Uh, if we wanted to get rid of him, why exactly would we do that?
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I think he could be of some value to the athletic dept if he stayed on in another capacity.
 
CL82 said:
Uh, if we wanted to get rid of him, why exactly would we do that?
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For PR Purposes. It stops the program's most identifiable coach from speaking out against his departure, and keeps former players and whatever fans he might have left from stirring up s***. Uconn can wheel him out every once and awhile to shake hands, take photos and reminisce about the old days.
 
Ldandy said:
For PR Purposes. It stops the program's most identifiable coach from speaking out against his departure, and keeps former players and whatever fans he might have left from stirring up s***. Uconn can wheel him out every once and awhile to shake hands, take photos and reminisce about the old days.
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Ah, ok. I understand your point, though we'd probably disagree on the value.

@huskyrob1 is that more or less what you were thinking?
 
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CL82 said:
Ah, ok. I understand your point, though we'd probably disagree on the value.

@huskyrob1 is that more or less what you were thinking?
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Yes, a UConn Husky with a kind face.

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whaler11 said:
This program is an unfunny joke.

I can see people already twisting themselves into pretzels to defend that disaster.

Only 2 more years until the 5 year plan starts.
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Don’t worry when we get to year 5 Randy will say the “5 Year Plan” was null and void because of UConn deciding to leave the American for FBS Independence and it’s negative affect on recruiting and scheduling.
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
Don’t worry when we get to year 5 Randy will say the “5 Year Plan” was null and void because of UConn deciding to leave the American for FBS Independence and it’s negative affect on recruiting and scheduling.
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Randy won't get five years, I doubt he gets more than three if this year is another bust.
 
huskyrob1 said:
Randy won't get five years, I doubt he gets more than three if this year is another bust.
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I’d be willing to bet my house on him getting 5 years. At least! We have no money for another HC, especially a legit one who can turn things around.
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
I’d be willing to bet my house on him getting 5 years. At least! We have no money for another HC, especially a legit one who can turn things around.
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If there's no more money for a head coach how are they paying Edsall for years 4 and 5? They only gave PP and Disco three years, how does Edsall merrit getting more? He sucks.

I'd offer Dan Orlovsky or the Wagner coach $1,000,000 per year and both would jump at it. Important thing is Edsall has to go.
 
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I don't see how Randy can survive another 1-11 campaign in combination with the level of recruits he's bringing in.

$1M a year doesn't buy you much at the P5 level, but there's a lot of G5/FCS coaches that would jump at the opportunity to climb the ladder.
 
SonsOfNutmeg said:
I’d be willing to bet my house on him getting 5 years. At least! We have no money for another HC, especially a legit one who can turn things around.
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Don’t buy into the myth of UConn being broke. 4 billion in total assets, $1 billion annual budget and over $385 million of cash or cash equivalents. I agree with you that Randy likely gets five years. If we have another one win season this year, and that’s certainly possible, then year 4 needs to be a big year to get him to year 5.
 
CL82 said:
Don’t buy into the myth of UConn being broke. 4 billion in total assets, $1 billion annual budget and over $385 million of cash or cash equivalents. I agree with you that Randy likely gets five years. If we have another one win season this year, and that’s certainly possible, then year 4 needs to be a big year to get him to year 5.
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Edsall was hired because of his relationships with big boosters. He was not AD David Benedict’s top choice
 
Bongo Fury said:
Edsall was hired because of his relationships with big boosters. He was not AD David Benedict’s top choice
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Mmm not so sure about this. Who do you think was?
 
CL82 said:
Mmm not so sure about this. Who do you think was?
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The hire was influenced by boosters longing for the good old days. Think Burton wanting Addazio. Got new lockers. Randy will leave if totally frustrated or if things become completely dire with no hope. Money talks.
 
Bongo Fury said:
The hire was influenced by boosters longing for the good old days. Think Burton wanting Addazio. Got new lockers. Randy will leave if totally frustrated or if things become completely dire with no hope. Money talks.
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So, again, who do you think was Benedict favorite, if you believe it wasn’t Randy?
 
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