Benedict/Mora presser.

[LBird33]

When I heard the name I was intrigued but not excited. After watching this I am more optimistic. He is saying things that make a lot of sense. This also can’t be worse than last three hires……right?

Please don’t jinx this LoL.

 

[Blades]

He didn't want to lose the buyout he was being paid by UCLA... simple.

 

[Chief00]

He’s in a tough position. This is the 3rd or 4th interation of a UConn FB rebuild. It’s smart to be deliberate but the unfair reality is everyone is out of patience. That’s a tough starting point. Chief wishes Jim well.

 

[Chief00]

I would have liked to know his philosophy on the transfer portal. That question never came.

 

[nycscooby]

He’s in a tough position. This is the 3rd or 4th interation of a UConn FB rebuild. It’s smart to be deliberate but the unfair reality is everyone is out of patience. That’s a tough starting point. Chief wishes Jim well.

You can learn from your past mistakes or be doomed to repeat them. Not sure yet which way this hire leans?

 

[BoukofJames]

A couple of three things from Mora in this presser that I enjoyed:

• He pronounces it ‘Vetchrin’s Day’ - That is the way a football coach should pronounce that word.
• Regarding the challenge ahead at UConn - he has a favorite saying, “Hard things are hard” - That is a great football guy quote.
• He repeats important things for emphasis, EMPHASIS!
• He answers questions from the media with, “Well, Gavin… Well, Dom….” - this is a good way to curry favor with journalists
• He was legitimately giddy talking about how he would watch 12 straight hours of football at the ESPN studios, which is something I do every weekend

 

[huskymedic]

I would have liked to know his philosophy on the transfer portal. That question never came.

-> Mora also plans to make use of the transfer portal. “It’s changed the landscape of college football and it has allowed teams to get better quickly,” he said. “You can have great recruiting classes but they’re still young players. I think the portal gives you a chance to get some players that have some experience, obviously are a little bit more mature. … I just think you have to make sure that you attack it with a real strategy and you don’t become a team of mercenaries, that you use it to your advantage where you can.” <-

 

[RioDog]

-> Mora also plans to make use of the transfer portal. “It’s changed the landscape of college football and it has allowed teams to get better quickly,” he said. “You can have great recruiting classes but they’re still young players. I think the portal gives you a chance to get some players that have some experience, obviously are a little bit more mature. … I just think you have to make sure that you attack it with a real strategy and you don’t become a team of mercenaries, that you use it to your advantage where you can.” <-

This quote demonstrates subtle understanding and an ability to articulate it. Gives me hope.

 

[RedStickHusky]

You know, I've been burned in the past by the introductory presser but, here we go again. He doesn't sound like a guy that's going to mail it in and I like the notion that he wants coordinators who are progressive and open-minded.

 

[Huskygamble19]

I liked the presser, but the results on the field will tell the story. We have been fooled too many times before to get too caught up in rhetoric. I don't want to put a downer on this hire, but I am skeptical of any hire from past experience. In saying all that I wish coach Mora the best and hope he succeeds immensely.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Watched the conference Zoom call, it was clear thar he is light years ahead of Edsall at dealing with the press.

His UCLA records got the 1st 4 years are solid, and he will be able to use his credentials to recruit effectively both on the portal and for in-home visits. He won't have deep recruiting roots in the East, but that can be built quickly if he is sincere and personable.

I hope he can get his former OC at UCLA to come here. We need an innovative offense for once. I am not too worried about his defense since he is a defensive coach and his 49er defense when he was DC there was solid.

Let's hope he can get this done cause Uconn really needs this to be successful.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'm way too lazy to look it up, but didn't RE stumble over Benedict's name at his intro press conference? Called him "AD Dave" or something?

Was wondering if Mora's constant saying David or David Benedict was some shade thrown.

 

[SubbaBub]

I'm way to lazy to look it up, but didn't RE stumble over Benedict's name at his intro press conference? Called him "AD Dave" or something?

Was wondering if Mora's constant saying David or David Benedict was some shade thrown.

TBF at RE2.0's presser, half the room wanted him stabbed.

 

[Kolumbo]

“We have to make incremental gains every single day,” Mora said. “We cannot waste a moment in our pursuit of regaining respect and becoming competitive. It’s a perpetual journey. We have to find ways to measure our success outside of the scoreboard initially – initially.

“I think the thing you’ll find out about me as we go on, I’m very competitive, very passionate and I don’t really relent a whole lot. It’s all about building and maintaining and cultivating the right culture, the right environment, where every day, everybody in that building is fully committed – fully committed to doing the things we need to do to gain ground.”

Outline.com

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[CTMike]

I would have liked to know his philosophy on the transfer portal. That question never came.

He spoke directly on it but I understand how a casual football fan such as yourself would have missed it.

 

[superjohn]

Watched the conference Zoom call, it was clear thar he is light years ahead of Edsall at dealing with the press.

Of course but every coach in sports is light years ahead of Edsall at dealing with the press. The guy is an insipid dishonest jerk.

 

[Bongo Fury]

I'm way too lazy to look it up, but didn't RE stumble over Benedict's name at his intro press conference? Called him "AD Dave" or something?

Was wondering if Mora's constant saying David or David Benedict was some shade thrown.

Kinda like disrespectful

 

[Chin Diesel]

TBF at RE2.0's presser, half the room wanted him stabbed.

Wanted RE or DB stabbed?

 

[giddyup]

Seems like a solid, level headed guy. He was prepared for the questions and delivered. His response to how football has changed since he left was weak sauce and I found his different lens answer fairly contrived but about the only answer that would pass the test. I didn’t walk away jacked up. But, what’s done is done, so go HC Mora!

 

[Nostical]

I'd say he did very well. The passion showed through as did his ability to articulate what he envisions for the program. I was also happy to not keep hearing the word "again" at the start of each sentence!

 

[Hoophound]

He hasn’t been away from the game long enough to call him out of touch with the modern game. High octane offense was the norm while he was at UCLA and his teams played a creative, fast offense.

I think he’ll do well here and have us looking much better. The question will be how long he can sustain it and continue to grow it. I’m sure that’s his goal, to build something and sustain it. He has had great successes, but none that lasted for many years. His emphasis on relationships and enjoying being with people indicates to me that he envisions being a successful and integral part of UConn and the state of CT. That will go a long way with the fans. We want somebody to believe in us, our school and our state and go to battle for us. I don’t think we’ve had that in the FBS era. Our coaches have been way too self centered and stubborn.

 

[Chief00]

-> Mora also plans to make use of the transfer portal. “It’s changed the landscape of college football and it has allowed teams to get better quickly,” he said. “You can have great recruiting classes but they’re still young players. I think the portal gives you a chance to get some players that have some experience, obviously are a little bit more mature. … I just think you have to make sure that you attack it with a real strategy and you don’t become a team of mercenaries, that you use it to your advantage where you can.” <-

That sounds like a good strategy. I had a couple of interruptions so missed this.

 

[metsfan2323]

High octane offense was the norm while he was at UCLA and his teams played a creative, fast offense.

It's interesting that his best year's at UCLA were with Mazzone and Spanos. They both ended up leaving for some reason and then things went downhill. The three of them together clicked. Hopefully it still clicks.

 

[Hoophound]

It's interesting that his best year's at UCLA were with Mazzone and Spanos. They both ended up leaving for some reason and then things went downhill.

It is. I think Spanos set this whole thing up. I’d be thrilled if Mazzone comes along for the ride. His quick work here was beyond impressive

 

[Block C]

It is. I think Spanos set this whole thing up. I’d be thrilled if Mazzone comes along for the ride. His quick work here was beyond impressive

After Spanos tweet about how great of a hire Mora was. I believe it was set up by Spanos. Which is okay with me.