BS 4th in the Nation in passing efficiency

[Irishfan]

Interesting that the combined record of the top two passers is 2-7. Evidence that defense wins games.

 

[BugsyCT]

Interesting that the combined record of the top two passers is 2-7. Evidence that defense wins games.

It's gonna take some time before we have a reasonably solid defense again. Hey, maybe at least in the meantime the offense will sell tickets. We do need that.

 

[DoctorWho85]

It's gonna take some time before we have a reasonably solid defense again. Hey, maybe at least in the meantime the offense will sell tickets. We do need that.

This is what happens when you recruit size and leave speed out of it. The dbs are playing 10 yard off the line to prevent gettingburned for big plays, but are getting shredded by short dink and dunks.

 

[Jax Husky]

Can we at least get one more year out of Lashlee? Is there a GA taking notes on everything he does and says?

I think we'll get a few years until he gets a crack at replacing Edsall. That would seem like the current plan.

 

[freescooter]

More than anything else I think Sherriffs performance demonstrates that coaching matters. Play calling matters.

 

[J187Money]

More than anything else I think Sherriffs performance demonstrates that coaching matters. Play calling matters.

Being healthy also matters

 

[sportsart]

It is true that next year's QB may not be on the roster. UCONN has a lot to offer any grad transfer QB or top Juco QB looking for a school to launch them into the NFL. We will have a Ferrari offense next year, who wants to drive? Any Russell Wilson's out there?

I would bet the house next years QB is already on the roster.

 

[metsfan2323]

I would bet the house next years QB is already on the roster.

I assume you have good intel on someone and I hope it proves to be true, however, I have learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to the UCONN QB position. Since Dan O it's been an unpredictable ride.

We will win alot of games next year if the QB position performs well so the staff needs to make sure they have the guy.

 

[PAGS]

It’s amazing how a competent offensive staff (Rhett Lashlee) can turn a Zero to a Hero! I hope he doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon!!

 

[Jerry1714]

There are quite a few posters here who owe that man an apology. Particularly the guys who kept talking about his time playing fullback at NC State, but don't everyone speak up at once.

Yes, his play could regress, but after three games and the way the offense is performing, we can conclude he is a better QB than we saw the past 2 years under the worst coaches in history.

SMU is 127th in passing defense and ECU is 125th.

 

[sportsart]

SMU is 127th in passing defense and ECU is 125th.

Last year he could have played a team ranked 235 in passing defense and not have been successful.

Same league, competent coaching.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

SMU is 127th in passing defense and ECU is 125th.

Cause they got shredded by Shirreffs how bow dat

 

[Jerry1714]

Last year he could have played a team ranked 235 in passing defense and not have been successful.

Same league, competent coaching.

He was very successful against Navy who ranked close to that.

 

[zls44]

If Lashlee can get Bryant Sherrifs into the top 5 in the country in passing efficiency, then I am overwhelmingly confident in his ability to take care of the QB position in the future. Forget wine- that's turning water into rum.

 

[Irishfan]

SMU is 127th in passing defense and ECU is 125th.

Luckily, Memphis is currently ranked 126th. Giving up 321 yards per game. Sherrifs should have another great game.

 

[Irishfan]

He was very successful against Navy who ranked close to that.

Navy was ranked 104th in passing defense last year. A great game against them last year would be considered a pretty solid performance.

 

[mac66]

Shirreffs is great fit for Lashlee system as requires quick short passes and Bryant is smart so able to make quick reads so expect him to continue to have great year. Just needs to stay healthy as while protection was good first three games he took some big hits last week and will get injured if that continues.

 

[Jerry1714]

Navy was ranked 104th in passing defense last year. A great game against them last year would be considered a pretty solid performance.

There were 127 teams last year, so 104th is not good at all as its bottom 20% in the nation.

 

[Irishfan]

There were 127 teams last year, so 104th is not good at all as its bottom 20% in the nation.

The difference between 104th and 127th is a lot more than you would think. The yardage difference between 104 and 127 is the same as the difference between #104 and #27. Once you get out of the 120's the yardage differences are small.

 

[BlueMAB]

SMU is 127th in passing defense and ECU is 125th.

If you take out the impact of the UConn game on their ranking, which is a more accurate analysis of his performance against them, (because it doesn't include his numbers on their averages) then your already weak argument holds even less weight.

Memphis gave up 879 passing yards over 3 games, or 293 ypg. Shirreffs threw for 406 or 113 more than their average.
SMU gave up 1217 passing yards over 4 games, or 304 ypg. Shirreffs threw for 408 or 104 more than their average.

Both passing defenses are obviously bad, he still threw for 100+ yards more than they were giving up. Not bad for a "Fullback" who isn't a D1 QB.

That's not the only comparison we can make. Last year ECU gave up 36 ppg. Even Western Carolina managed 7 against them. UCF dropped 47, USF 38, Cincy 31, Tulsa 45, SMU 55, Navy 66, Temple 37. AAC opponents averaged 40 ppg. UConn scored 3.

We scored 178 points, or 14.8 ppg last season. We've already scored 111, and are averaging 27.75 per, nearly double, with a running game ranked close to the bottom third.

And the old "Shirreffs locks on to one receiver too often" argument?
Shirreffs passing his way into UConn history
"This season, UConn is one of six FBS programs with seven players already over 100 yards receiver (sic). UConn and Appalachian State are the only ones to accomplish that feat in just four games."

If you want to besmirch Shirreffs at this point, it says a lot about the type of person you are. Your cherry picked stats don't tell the whole the story.

 

[Jerry1714]

If you take out the impact of the UConn game on their ranking, which is a more accurate analysis of his performance against them, (because it doesn't include his numbers on their averages) then your already weak argument holds even less weight.

Memphis gave up 879 passing yards over 3 games, or 293 ypg. Shirreffs threw for 406 or 113 more than their average.
SMU gave up 1217 passing yards over 4 games, or 304 ypg. Shirreffs threw for 408 or 104 more than their average.

Both passing defenses are obviously bad, he still threw for 100+ yards more than they were giving up. Not bad for a "Fullback" who isn't a D1 QB.

That's not the only comparison we can make. Last year ECU gave up 36 ppg. Even Western Carolina managed 7 against them. UCF dropped 47, USF 38, Cincy 31, Tulsa 45, SMU 55, Navy 66, Temple 37. AAC opponents averaged 40 ppg. UConn scored 3.

We scored 178 points, or 14.8 ppg last season. We've already scored 111, and are averaging 27.75 per, nearly double, with a running game ranked close to the bottom third.

And the old "Shirreffs locks on to one receiver too often" argument?
Shirreffs passing his way into UConn history
"This season, UConn is one of six FBS programs with seven players already over 100 yards receiver (sic). UConn and Appalachian State are the only ones to accomplish that feat in just four games."

If you want to besmirch Shirreffs at this point, it says a lot about the type of person you are. Your cherry picked stats don't tell the whole the story.

I just pointed out their ranks and made no editorial on them. You really take this "apologista" thing to the extreme.

 

[BlueMAB]

I just pointed out their ranks and made no editorial on them. You really take this "apologista" thing to the extreme.

You didn't have to.

There is talent on offense. Schemes are bad.
Very hard to win games when you do not have a D1 QB on the field
Jerry1714, Sep 27, 2014

Skin The Bearcats! UConn vs Cincinnati Game Thread
Hard to win games when you do not have at least semi competent QB
Jerry1714, Oct 8, 2016

GUTLESS
Diaco has the team in position to be tied despite having a horrible secondary, too bad the kid playing QB at Hall this weekend is better than BS
Jerry1714, Sep 29, 2016

GUTLESS
You do not put it in the hands of your QB (I make it about the QB because he sucks) who will not complete the pass and give them the ball that close to midfield and let them get momentum. It is really simple, hope that helps you.
Jerry1714, Sep 29, 2016

Diaco
So you would rather he run a run and shoot offense with his terrible o line and average QB and so you can be entertained while you watch them get blown out and he gets fired?
Jerry1714, Sep 18, 2016

 

[Jerry1714]

You didn't have to.

There is talent on offense. Schemes are bad.
Very hard to win games when you do not have a D1 QB on the field
Jerry1714, Sep 27, 2014

Skin The Bearcats! UConn vs Cincinnati Game Thread
Hard to win games when you do not have at least semi competent QB
Jerry1714, Oct 8, 2016

GUTLESS
Diaco has the team in position to be tied despite having a horrible secondary, too bad the kid playing QB at Hall this weekend is better than BS
Jerry1714, Sep 29, 2016

GUTLESS
You do not put it in the hands of your QB (I make it about the QB because he sucks) who will not complete the pass and give them the ball that close to midfield and let them get momentum. It is really simple, hope that helps you.
Jerry1714, Sep 29, 2016

Diaco
So you would rather he run a run and shoot offense with his terrible o line and average QB and so you can be entertained while you watch them get blown out and he gets fired?
Jerry1714, Sep 18, 2016

Holy smokes you are certifiable loser. Going back to 2014. Wow, man, that is embarrassing for you. You do have "apologista" handle so I should not be surprised that you are huge loser. I do remember your inability to count last season in defending RE's record at Maryland, so maybe you should focus on learning to add instead of stalking others on the internet?

Oh, and those posts from years ago were right, BS flat out stunk the last few years, so what is your point?

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Huh??

Those who think UConn coaches have free reign in recruiting are naive. University officials discourage students who don't have high enough SAT scores or class rank, if anyone ever got into trouble with the police, that's a real negative, there are also concerns how will the recruit mix with the current team culture and coaching style. And UConn coaches, under Bob Diaco and Paul Pas. likely ignored the best recruits. There is no reason that UConn can't convince the recruit headed to be the back-up QB at Alab to consider coming to Storrs, if they are given a commitment they will be playing from year one. And we should be out there trying to convince every student headed to a Texas P5, for instance, to consider Storrs. I am sure some of them worry about a four year college career on the bench.

 

[Stainmaster]

Oh, and those posts from years ago were right, BS flat out stunk the last few years, so what is your point?

This is just not correct.