Defensive Coordinator

[ZooCougar]

If there are people here supporting Spanos as DC then delete your account right now.

 

[Alum1620]

If there are people here supporting Spanos as DC then delete your account right now.

The coaches haven’t even changed from the time he left so I don’t know what would have changed for it to make any sense

 

[JohnFSilver]

Imagine if our media actually had sources and reported on things like this.

Issue is that no one covers the team in offseason. Like, literally, no one is covering this.

 

[JohnFSilver]

With the right personnel, yes... but if we have a bunch like what we had when Edsall 2.0 went that route, it won't be a fun watch whatsoever

Decided to go 3-3-5 with no linebackers capable of playing the system. I don’t want to talk about it.

 

[gioff2323]

I sometimes wonder if some of y'all are just blissfully ignorant or are just trying to say dumb things to spur on the conversation.

Does it have to be “or”? Here, it’s often and!

 

[gioff2323]

Decided to go 3-3-5 with no linebackers capable of playing the system. I don’t want to talk about it.

And yet you did

 

[RSTuthill]

Refresh my memory. Whey do we think a DC will be hired? Did someone say something that sent the X-verse a twittering?

 

[uconnfan68]

Refresh my memory. Whey do we think a DC will be hired? Did someone say something that sent the X-verse a twittering?

Because it’s needed.

 

[huskymedic]

Refresh my memory. Whey do we think a DC will be hired? Did someone say something that sent the X-verse a twittering?

Post #32 ^^

 

[giddyup]

When haven’t we halfassed something? Hire a quality coach then a joker from Maine for OC and no DC. Hire Retread then bring in a great OC then run him out of town and keep the worst DC in FBS, and the list goes on…we just are incapable of making a good decision without hobbling it in the next. Program is really tries your patience.

 

[ktuck911]

Decided to go 3-3-5 with no linebackers capable of playing the system. I don’t want to talk about it.

Yup. A system without the right personnel isn't worth the effort

 

[Jimdish255]

I wonder if the holdup may be prospective hires want control over their assistants.

If they don't they're probably not worth hiring.

 

[Jetskies]

does anyone ever watch 2018, 2019 or 2021 uconn defensive highlights/lowlights just for funzies? its pwetty bad.

HCJM is no nick saban but he has done more with the same caliber of talent than any of those prior uconn teams have. That said, having him + a dedicated defensive mind, no matter what stage of career/fame they're in, brings MUCH more upside than downside - just my humble opinion. I look forward to the defense next year, even if we don't land someone "hot".

 

[Duncan Idaho]

does anyone ever watch 2018, 2019 or 2021 uconn defensive highlights/lowlights just for funzies? its pwetty bad.

HCJM is no nick saban but he has done more with the same caliber of talent than any of those prior uconn teams have. That said, having him + a dedicated defensive mind, no matter what stage of career/fame they're in, brings MUCH more upside than downside - just my humble opinion. I look forward to the defense next year, even if we don't land someone "hot".

He started and played an unheard number of underdeveloped freshmen and underclassmen. Claimed it would have been worse if he played Diaco's upperclassmen. Created a split in the roster. 2021 confidence was damaged after the first game, season over after 2nd. You should be worried about the D There was a precipitous drop off in tackling efficiency and turnover rate made up some after the UMass game. Stafford, Yates only held up or improved Y-Y. Dixon hopefully, Mollette seemed to come on a bit. Really don't know what you have after that until they play.

 

[uconnyankee]

Has anything even been leaked for people to be upset? I know people are throwing out names, but are any of them based on inside knowledge?

Let’s let them announce the hire before we trash them.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

He started and played an unheard number of underdeveloped freshmen and underclassmen. Claimed it would have been worse if he played Diaco's upperclassmen. Created a split in the roster. 2021 confidence was damaged after the first game, season over after 2nd. You should be worried about the D There was a precipitous drop off in tackling efficiency and turnover rate made up some after the UMass game. Stafford, Yates only held up or improved Y-Y. Dixon hopefully, Mollette seemed to come on a bit. Really don't know what you have after that until they play.

Concerned would be better but it is the purpose in hiring of a DC to address.

 

[Buffett10]

When haven’t we halfassed something? Hire a quality coach then a joker from Maine for OC and no DC. Hire Retread then bring in a great OC then run him out of town and keep the worst DC in FBS, and the list goes on…we just are incapable of making a good decision without hobbling it in the next. Program is really tries your patience.

Technically they hired a DC he just so happened to be option D and the quitter quit before the season

 

[Bongo Fury]

Some or quite a few coaches like to call plays.

 

[Banta55]

Crocker wasn’t the issue. He had the best defense in the FCS the year prior and is a good defensive coach. Edsall just put him in a position to fail.

He told me that Villanova had much more talent.

 

[DoctorWho85]

He told me that Villanova had much more talent.

Diaco strikes again.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Disco didn’t have a Defense problem.

 

[RSTuthill]

Post #32 ^^

And Madigan is regarded as a reliable source? (Sorry, I don't follow deeply enough to judge the Xerati.)

 

[CCSUblue]

And Madigan is regarded as a reliable source? (Sorry, I don't follow deeply enough to judge the Xerati.)

Dan is a UConnblog editor

Not judging reliability, just adding context.

 

[Buffett10]

Disco didn’t have a Defense problem.

He didn’t have a defense problem because he was using Paul’s recruits.

 

[Exit 4]

Little disappointed no one has brought up TJ Weist converting to a DC. This board usually loves a TJ Weist recall post at some point for open positions.