Detroit Lions announce that DC Paul Pasqualoni is “stepping away from the Lions to be closer to his family”...

[huskymedic]

>>On Paul Pasqualoni:

“Coach Pasqualoni notified me this week that he will be stepping away from the Lions to be closer to his family. Coach P is one of the best men I’ve ever been around, on both personal and professional levels. I owe him so much and I’m grateful of the impact he had on our players, coaches and support staff. He will continue to be a great sounding board for me as a coach, father and leader. I wish him and his family well as they begin the new year together.”<<

 

[Nostical]

I hear La.Tech needs a DC.

 

[Irishfan]

I hear La.Tech needs a DC.

La Tech lost a good one. They were only giving up 21.8 points per game this year. Ranking 31st out of 130 FBS teams.

 

[Watchdog]

Could DB have been in touch and asked him to return home, just in case? Could be the guy that keeps the best of the state's recruits home.

 

[uconnbill]

He is stepping down to spend time with his family. Good for him an congrats on a very good career well everywhere but UConn.
I wish him well in his retirement

 

[DoctorWho85]

Good for him. I hope he has a long enjoyable retirement

 

[31GuardTrap]

New HC at South Windsor perhaps? Used to see him perusing the vegetables at Stop & Shop in the off season.

 

[Waquoit]

He is stepping down to spend time with his family.

He got let go. I remember an article about Madden on why he got into broadcasting. "I retired to spend time with my family and when I got home, they didn't have time for me!"

 

[businesslawyer]

Could DB have been in touch and asked him to return home, just in case? Could be the guy that keeps the best of the state's recruits home.

LMAO. You think coaches quit jobs to be available "just in case?" Even for the Boneyard that's preposterous.

Assuming he's retiring, good luck to him. Had a long career with more than his share of success, and I have no reason to doubt he's a good human being.

I would just suggest he not delegate the details of his retirement to GDL.

 

[polycom]

New HC at South Windsor perhaps? Used to see him perusing the vegetables at Stop & Shop in the off season.

He still has that massive house in SW?

 

[Husky25]

“Coach Pasqualoni notified me this week that he will be stepping away from the Lions to be closer to his family...

He got let go....

Could be a combination of the two. Defensive Coordinator is not assistant to the assistance offensive line coach. There is a lot of pressure at the NFL level. Dude's 70.

 

[Waquoit]

New HC at South Windsor perhaps? Used to see him perusing the vegetables at Stop & Shop in the off season.

I knew a guy who said he used to throw his empties on P's lawn after a bad loss. I think he was telling the truth but it was a risk for him as he is a respected member of the community.

 

[Stainmaster]

LMAO. You think coaches quit jobs to be available "just in case?" Even for the Boneyard that's preposterous.

Assuming he's retiring, good luck to him. Had a long career with more than his share of success, and I have no reason to doubt he's not a good human being.

I would just suggest he not delegate the details of his retirement to GDL.

Come on, the college football world clearly revolves around UConn . . .

 

[Watchdog]

LMAO. You think coaches quit jobs to be available "just in case?" Even for the Boneyard that's preposterous.

Assuming he's retiring, good luck to him. Had a long career with more than his share of success, and I have no reason to doubt he's not a good human being.

I would just suggest he not delegate the details of his retirement to GDL.

Now I know why some people put the laughing emojis into posts. Let me make it really simple for you.

The comment was poking fun at all the talk when PP was hired that "he knows and has the respect of all the high school coaches and will be able to keep the best recruits in state" and also plays off all the speculation here as to how long does DB keep Edsall, including his recent "vote of confidence".

 

[hardcorehusky]

I know it won't happen. But if PP said to RE I want to be your Def Coordinator and pitch in on recruiting, I would snap him up in a heartbeat. And that has nothing to do with Spanos.

 

[Uconnalliance]

I’m sure Jason Whitten would attest to how good a football man PP was, enjoy the time you only go around once

 

[The Viking]

In a fantasy world you get Moorehead head coach with PP as the def coordinator.
Would Edsall even entertain reaching out to PP? I doubt it but who knows

 

[ZooCougar]

La Tech lost a good one. They were only giving up 21.8 points per game this year. Ranking 31st out of 130 FBS teams.

This is funny.

 

[Irishfan]

This is funny.

say what you want, but he could coach a defense.

 

[ZooCougar]

say what you want, but he could coach a defense.

Not at UConn.

He’ll be fired within two years. Total wackjob.

 

[31GuardTrap]

He still has that massive house in SW?

He did as of October.

 

[gtcam]

PP come PP go
We don't need him back in Storrs
He was a dud
I'm sure he is a good guy but time to move on
RE1 to RE2 is one thing (he did have success here) PP1 to PP2?? No way
Enjoy your retirement PP - well deserved

 

[ktuck911]

I know it won't happen. But if PP said to RE I want to be your Def Coordinator and pitch in on recruiting, I would snap him up in a heartbeat. And that has nothing to do with Spanos.

If he could offer our coaching staff FREE help (considering our budget) in his retirement, sure...

 

[huskysupporter]

I think Coach P would be a fine d coordinator

 

[DoctorWho85]

say what you want, but he could coach a defense.

Yeah he really coached against the offense powerhouses of CUSA.