Bob Diaco post game quotes

[4UConn]

To this point, I have never written anything critical of Coach Diaco. But today, he alone is responsible for this disappointing loss and he should acknowledge it to his players and fans and then move on. And to the UConn team, very proud of your performance today.

 

[sportsart]

Did anybody else think Navy should have been called for a facemask on that 3rd down play?

The replay showed it was not a face mask. He grabbed the jersey on the shoulder, between the front and the back. Close to horse collar but not quite.

 

[superjohn]

1. 
   TheUConnBlog ‏@TheUConnBlog 13m13 minutes ago
   Diaco: In a petri dish you can look at it and "video game" it, and get two plays... but we were on the half yard line.
   
2. 
   TheUConnBlog ‏@TheUConnBlog 14m14 minutes ago
   Diaco: now you're on the half yard line. If we throw, what if it's picked? what if it's batted? I know all of that.

I somehow feel even worse after listening to this gutless idiot. It's depressing to know this is how our coach thinks and saying it means he still hasn't learned his lesson.

 

[Jimdish255]

With the game on line HEAD COACH admits we didn't know what we we're doing:

TheUConnBlog ‏@TheUConnBlog 17m17 minutes ago
The previous play to Hergy, we didn't know what was going on, were not going to get the play off, so I burned the time out.

What does that mean we didn't know what was going on!?!

So you burned the timeout because you are always confused about things that happen fast and situations that involve a plan B. We get it. Now it's either 1st and goal or 2nd down from inside the 1 yard line which you know because you burned our last time out. You have time for maybe 3 plays either way so it doesn't matter AT ALL what down it was going to be. Knowing this you send in play #1 that guarantees you at least 1 more shot probably 2 to score. Right? Right? Wrong! None of this was complicated except for our coach and a few posters on this board who should probably not be making life and death decisions at a crosswalk with the numbers counting down.

 

[ktuck911]

This guy is a real life Forrest Gump.

ROTFLMAO... This is hilarious

 

[06029]

Did anybody else think Navy should have been called for a facemask on that 3rd down play?

Grasping at sraws.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Classic. It's the old Darrell K. Royal mindset. "Only three things can happen when you pass, and two of them are bad."

Well, that's appropriate, considering that Diaco's coaching is about 50 years out of date.

 

[UConnNick]

What does that mean we didn't know what was going on!?!

So you burned the timeout because you are always confused about things that happen fast and situations that involve a plan B. We get it. Now it's either 1st and goal or 2nd down from inside the 1 yard line which you know because you burned our last time out. You have time for maybe 3 plays either way so it doesn't matter AT ALL what down it was going to be. Knowing this you send in play #1 that guarantees you at least 1 more shot probably 2 to score. Right? Right? Wrong! None of this was complicated except for our coach and a few posters on this board who should probably not be making life and death decisions at a crosswalk with the numbers counting down.

The last sentence of this post is likely the funniest thing I have ever read here, which says a lot. Hysterical!

 

[businesslawyer]

The problem for me started with the run on third and 7 in our end. Throw the damned ball. Then our crappy net 10 yard punt...where is the coverage?

We march downfield...kudos to the guys. Thomas with a first down catch, dances out of bounds...and 30 seconds comes off the clock! Nobody even notices? Then he calls the dumbest time out ever, I mean whatever play you had...run it then call time out. Then after blowing that, he still runs? Wtf?

How about if you don't call people stupid if your're posting about rules you don't know about. Outside the last two minutes clocks only stop when you go OB until the ball is reset.

Better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you're an idiot than post something and remove all doubt. This loss is hard enough to take without having to deal with people who feel free to criticize without knowing what they are talking about.

 

[businesslawyer]

Douchey post of the year. Congrats, Newbie.

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

UConn had a tough time moving Navy all game. Sure, we would have liked to line up helmet to helmet and push them 5 yards in to the end zone. But it's a low percentage play and if it fails, it's game over. PPR gives you two passes and then a run play. Three chances instead of one.

 

[ASweet3781]

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

I agree that this is under talked about in the hellish aftermath. I think Diaco made the wrong call but the OL was so pathetically blown up at the line of scrimmage on such a crucial play. They deserve a ton of scorn too quite frankly. Just pathetic lack of physicality made that stuff way too easy. But they have been like that for Diaco's entire regime so far which is why you can't call that with no TO's.

 

[noeynox]

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

Navy saw that formation and went all in that it was a run play. Shot every gap.

 

[businesslawyer]

UConn had a tough time moving Navy all game. Sure, we would have liked to line up helmet to helmet and push them 5 yards in to the end zone. But it's a low percentage play and if it fails, it's game over. PPR gives you two passes and then a run play. Three chances instead of one.

Did I not say that in almost exactly those words?

 

[JMick]

Navy saw that formation and went all in that it was a run play. Shot every gap.

If we had subbed quick and run up the line to run that play, it probably would have been a different outcome. But running the ball right at their throat out of a timeout? With none left? Terrible, terrible decision making on his part.

 

[noeynox]

Another thing, this game showed a short quick passing game is better option for us than trying to blow people off the ball. 1st 2 games have shown teams are goimg to sell out to stop our run game. Running into fromts where defenders are playing down hill shooting gaps betting you aint passing is,futile.

Why do you think Shirreffs was 23 of 26 passing?

 

[Carl Spackler]

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

I'm not sure, but I think the guy that blew up the play on the Navy D, was supposed to be blocked by a freshmen OL.

 

[zls44]

Why do you think Shirreffs was 23 of 26 passing?

Because they didn't make him have to do anything insane like "throw the ball 7 yards".

 

[TouchdownHusky]

The only player who should have had an opportunity to run was BS. The correct calls were roll out and 1) take it in if there was the chance, 2) throw to an open receiver right in front of you and 3) if the first two options fail to present themselves, throw the ball out of end zone and repeat the play all over again. Could have had two, maybe three shots at a score. There is NO way in hell that UConn should have lined up in the "old smash mouth, shove it down their throat" formation. Throwing the ball got them back in the game, so stay with the evolution and throw the ball.

 

[Sky ball]

The only player who should have had an opportunity to run was BS. The correct calls were roll out and 1) take it in if there was the chance, 2) throw to an open receiver right in front of you and 3) if the first two options fail to present themselves, throw the ball out of end zone and repeat the play all over again. Could have had two, maybe three shots at a score. There is NO way in hell that UConn should have lined up in the "old smash mouth, shove it down their throat" formation. Throwing the ball got them back in the game, so stay with the evolution and throw the ball.

LMAO... ball.

 

[TRest]

Yes, the post was douchey. But I will say one thing. We have a huge, experienced OL and we were playing against a smaller Navy D that was on their heels. What Diaco did was idiotic because it minimized our odds of winning. The smart play there is throw a quick hitter on 2d down, throw a quick hitter on 3rd down and then on 4th you run or throw -- whatever you think will work.

But is no one but me disappointed that our OL didn't just simply blow everyone off the line there and let RJ walk in? Yes, saying HCBD cost is the game is totally fair, but why the heck didn't the OL simply do their jobs and take him off the hook.

Because they are unable to dominate the line of scrimmage.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I want to throat punch this pretty boy choke artist

If you are serious I may be able to arrange an introduction. I'll only do it however if you show up with enough of a sack to a) attempt the throat punch and b) stick around for BD's response.

 

[kris1]

Confirming what we all know already. He coaches scared. Pathetic.

He coaches not to lose, instead of coaching to win. We are not Alabama. We are not FSU. Hell, we're not Houston. You have to take risks for the big rewards. There's no shame in failing, the only shame is in not trying.

If you want to make it into the P5 world BD, you have to push all the chips into the middle of the table.

We would have all taken positives out of the loss, after an impressive second half comeback, had BD given those players a chance to win. You could have run three PASS plays in 17s. You could have kept the ball in your best player's (Sherriffs) hands with a run/pass option. You have a 6'7 TE. You wasted a timeout to call two plays and the first is a run. Why??? Because you play not to lose. That doesn't win on the field, it doesn't win in recruiting, and it doesn't win in the locker room. Those players deserve a coach who lays it all on the line. He wants them all-in, but he has yet to prove that he's all-in.

 

[amory]

If you want to make it into the P5 world BD, you have to push all the chips into the middle of the table

Does he want to make it into the P5?

Literally the only thing I've heard him say about the Big 12 is "it's ridiculous and no one wants to fly 4 hours to play every game". Seemingly has no end of enthusiasm for the American though.

 

[Marty Jackson]

What does that mean we didn't know what was going on!?!

So you burned the timeout because you are always confused about things that happen fast and situations that involve a plan B. We get it. Now it's either 1st and goal or 2nd down from inside the 1 yard line which you know because you burned our last time out. You have time for maybe 3 plays either way so it doesn't matter AT ALL what down it was going to be. Knowing this you send in play #1 that guarantees you at least 1 more shot probably 2 to score. Right? Right? Wrong! None of this was complicated except for our coach and a few posters on this board who should probably not be making life and death decisions at a crosswalk with the numbers counting down.

This is it in a nutshell. I'm not in the fire bob crowd, but there is clearly room for improvement here, and could be worth 2-3 wins/year.