Diaco headed to LaTech as DC...

[huskymedic]

... to Coach w/ Skippy

 

[Stainmaster]

Is this the first time multiple former UConn HCs have served on the same staff?

 

[CCSUblue]

Skip's son Trey is working on the OSU staff. We should try to get a third generation of the Holtz family to coach at UConn.

 

[JMick]

How does this guy keep getting a job?

 

[CTMike]

How does this guy keep getting a job?

He’s dreamy.

 

[Alum86]

Shrimpcakes

 

[huskymedic]

Shrimpcakes

Well played...

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

How does this guy keep getting a job?

Ruston, LA: suitable location for a witness protection candidate. Awful place!

 

[CL82]

... to Coach w/ Skippy

Feel bad for Skip and the fans.

Diaco, Destroyer of Programs.

 

[Stainmaster]

Seems like someone has a few enemies within the profession:

 

[Chin Diesel]

Heckuva career trajectory to work your way from DC at South Bend to DC at Rustin, LA. With a few other stops in between that were all car wrecks.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Seems like someone has a few enemies within the profession:

Could be, but sharing one's perspectives so publicly may also be a wee bit questionable
Twitter-er: http://skillpositionpride.com/background.html

 

[UConnDan97]

Wow. Well, at least Vitamin D levels shouldn't be an issue there year round...

 

[uconnphil2016]

Pretty sure Louisiana Tech generally has an awful defense, so he'll fit right in.

This hire also makes me happy because watching Bob coach and talk from afar supplies much needed laughter

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Seems like someone has a few enemies within the profession:

Love to know the back story here.

 

[Purple Stein]

I’m reaching some strange point where I kind of want to see him succeed.

 

[LBird33]

Winning breakfasts ! No oil on the fishcakes please !

 

[Ldandy]

Could be, but sharing one's perspectives so publicly may also be a wee bit questionable
Twitter-er: http://skillpositionpride.com/background.html

Especially when that shared perspective is coming from a dude who lists among his career highlights being a Head Middle School Coach of a 6-2 Team.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

I know La Tech is in the middle of nowhere (or at least i thought somebody mentioned that before), anyways, the players must've heard some of the ridiculous things he's said over the last few years. Like how can you expect the players to take some nut jabbering about fish cakes and snake oil seriously?

 

[UConnJim]

I know La Tech is in the middle of nowhere (or at least i thought somebody mentioned that before), anyways, the players must've heard some of the ridiculous things he's said over the last few years. Like how can you expect the players to take some nut jabbering about fish cakes and snake oil seriously?

Diaco has proven to be successful when he is not in charge. If he starts spewing nonsense, Holtz will tell him to cut it out.

I think this is a great hire by La Tech as where else are they going to be able to find such a highly qualified DC?

 

[MrHockey9]

Deepwater-the sequel...

 

[Adios]

I’m reaching some strange point where I kind of want to see him succeed.

The man can live in some posh neighborhood and fly into practice using a helicopter, as is.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Who cares? Really get over it, although maybe fun to point out, but useless in reality.

 

[UConnNick]

The last time Geno took the women's team to Ruston to play the Lady Techsters, he commented after the game that he wouldn't be returning because there are no bars in Ruston. It's a dry town. You can, however, buy beer seven miles away in Grambling. The Bulldog fans will need a few six packs if Skip ever lets this clown open his mouth publicly. Ruston's biggest industry by far is retail pizza sales. That town has every major national pizza chain in the country.

 

[huskymedic]

Shrimpcakes

 

[Woof 101]

I’m reaching some strange point where I kind of want to see him succeed.

No attack Purple but your reaching a strange point ???
Most would think taking millions from UConn after the devastation and getting work elsewhere would be considered success....The guy is bullet proof and has never missed a pay day. Something many would love to have experienced and at the same time considered it successful.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

The last time Geno took the women's team to Ruston to play the Lady Techsters, he commented after the game that he wouldn't be returning because there are no bars in Ruston. It's a dry town.

On the other hand, Ruston reportedly still has drive-thru liquor stores. Going back a few decades, you could buy bottles, kegs, and mixed drinks for the road. Different kind of place.

 

[CL82]

I heard the AD was convinced after he read Diaco's autobiography.

 

[Dooley]

Benedict has a new top priority: getting La Tech on our schedule. Winner gets to leave a $10 plastic trophy on their sideline after the game.

 

[BNich]

The red pants are still alive haha. Is he doing this on purpose?