Diaco Weekly Press Conference (SMU) Tidbits

[huskymedic]

JohnFSilver 11:47am via Twitter Web Client
Huskies senior day participants: CAsey Cochran, Gus Cruz, Geremy Davis, Chris DeBerry, Deshon Foxx, Ruben Frank, Byron Jones, Alex Mateas...

JohnFSilver 11:47am via Twitter Web Client
BJ McBryde, Adam Mueller, Bryan Paull, Angelo Pruitt, BRandon Steg and Chandler Whitmer.

Tim_Fontenault 11:47am via TweetDeck
Casey Cochran will be honored along with the 13 seniors Saturday before UConn plays SMU at Rentschler.

desmondconner 12:01pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: score not indicative how game went. The story of the game was penalties...#UConnFootball

NHRJimFuller 12:02pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco on penalties in Memphis loss: "Next to take step and smarten it up a bit."

NHRJimFuller 12:03pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco: "When teams have to drive on our defense it is very hard."

desmondconner 12:03pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: When teams have to drive on our defense it's very, very hard #UConnFootball but opponents have been set up at midfield too much

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 12:06pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: We are missing that one drive where we get a score when we really need it. We are just not quite ready for it yet. #RiseUp

desmondconner 12:07pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: "Defense defended 50 plays in the second half."..thru, primarily,offensive Inability to move ball, get a 1st down or two too much

NHRJimFuller 12:08pm via TweetDeck
RT Andreas Knappe, TB Ron Johnson, WR Geremy Davis drew praise from #UConn coach Bob Diaco for play vs. Memphis

NHRJimFuller 12:09pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Brice McAlister drew two weekly team awards for his special teams play

desmondconner 12:09pm via TweetDeck
Diaco strong performances from: Knappe, Davis, McAllister, Adams, Campenni, Stewart, Summers had a lot of pressure on performed well #UConn

desmondconner 12:10pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: Worst thing about not going to a bowl is not getting the extra 15 practices #UConn

NHRJimFuller 12:10pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco said missing practices by not going to bowl game is missed opportunity to grow

peatonrobb 12:10pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says he liked having the long season with three bye weeks, to get in the extra practices. #UConn

 

[huskymedic]

JoeDSports 12:11pm via Twitter for iPhone
@UConnFootball HCBD Team working towards goal of celebrating seniors

EdDaigneault 12:11pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says there is a "little extra heartbeat" to help the seniors go out with a victory in their final game.

desmondconner 12:12pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: With end of season here he's not concerned about losing momentum in areas where growth has been seen #UConn

peatonrobb 12:12pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says he's excited for the program's next phase. #UConn "In every single area, we've grown."

desmondconner 12:14pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: It's an exciting time moving forward. We're going to get to our competitive goals, ultimate program goals, #UConn

UConnFootball 12:14pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: Very soon, we are going to get to our competitve goals ... We are going to get to our program goals. #RiseUp

desmondconner 12:15pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: We're starting to get leadership, it will intensify when recruiting ends, for a while will run on own gas #UConn

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 12:17pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: We need to make sure our guys have success next week, which is finals week. I know the players will drill down entirely on academics

EdDaigneault 12:17pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says the Huskies will have an "awards show" when finals end at the conclusion of next week.

NHRJimFuller 12:18pm via TweetDeck
#UConn to have an "awards show" to wrap up 2014 season

NHRJimFuller 12:20pm via TweetDeck
#UConn will have teams within team setup during winter conditioning program

peatonrobb 12:20pm via TweetDeck
Diaco changing how conditioning program works....will break the team up into smaller teams. #UConn

MattSchonvisky 12:20pm via Twitter Web Client
"Spring football then starts March 7th"

EdDaigneault 12:20pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says coaches will hit the road recruiting Sunday.

UConnFootball 12:21pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: Recruiting is off to a great, great start. We have an awesome collection of people who want to come to #UConn.

UConnFootball 12:22pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: It will be a talented, results-oriented group of guys who fit our model. #RiseUp

 

[huskysupporter]

Yep, it was penalties v. Memphis, Coach Diaco. Sure. It was the penalties.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 12:21pm via TweetDeck
Obi Melifonwu "has been injured for some time" according to Bob Diaco. He will not play against SMU #UConn

NHRJimFuller 12:23pm via TweetDeck
#UConn safety Obi Melifonwu (shoulder injury) to miss SMU game but hope is he will be good to go for start of spring practice

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 12:25pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco "No shred of truth" on Jefferson Ashiru's father's take on his son leaving the team

desmondconner 12:25pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: said Junior Joseph won the job at Ashiru LB spot four weeks ago..#UConn

desmondconner 12:26pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Ashiru: he didn't like his new role

NHRJimFuller 12:26pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco on Ashiru: "His role changed because it had to. He didn't like his new role and didn't want to do it anymore.".

 

[Bonehead]

NHRJimFuller 12:25pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco "No shred of truth" on Jefferson Ashiru's father's take on his son leaving the team

desmondconner 12:25pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: said Junior Joseph won the job at Ashiru LB spot four weeks ago..#UConn

desmondconner 12:26pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Ashiru: he didn't like his new role

NHRJimFuller 12:26pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Bob Diaco on Ashiru: "His role changed because it had to. He didn't like his new role and didn't want to do it anymore.".

Sounds like he was asked some tough questions - Hip Hip Hooray!!

 

[CTMike]

That's great that the score wasn't indicative of the Memphis game but that doesn't help the ol W-L record. At some point Bob, you gotta take the training wheels off the offense and try to score points. Points sometimes help you win. Wins can lead to that elusive bowl game you mention. Every one of your actions has been a vote of no confidence, despite your words to the contrary. I sincerely hope we can perform at a 200 level next year.

 

[huskymedic]

peatonrobb 12:29pm via TweetDeck
Coach Diaco praises Chandler Whitmer as mentor to Tim Boyle. #UConn.

EdDaigneault 12:29pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Whitmer: He said he was going to end it the right way and he has.

peatonrobb 12:30pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says he's inspired by the lessons of perserverence of the #UConn seniors.

NHRJimFuller 12:31pm via TweetDeck
Injured seniors Byron Jones and Angelo Pruitt will be recognized as part of #UConn's Senior Day festivities on Saturday

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 12:32pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: The problem will be solved for good ... We've made a lot of gains and will continue to make gains. #RiseUp

peatonrobb 12:34pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says he will tell his still young players next year...you've played 1,000 plays, you're ready...here we go. #UConn

NHRJimFuller 12:37pm via TweetDeck
#UConn Bob Diaco said he won't insert seniors who haven't played at expense of not winning the SMU game

peatonrobb 12:38pm via TweetDeck
Diaco says Casey Cochran will graduate in the spring and will be honored on senior day #UConn

MattSchonvisky 12:38pm via Twitter Web Client
"Even though you are no longer part of the team, you are all still part of the family" Diaco on graduating and former players

 

[Bonehead]

UConnFootball 12:32pm via TweetDeck
HCBD: The problem will be solved for good ... We've made a lot of gains and will continue to make gains. #RiseUp

Which problem will be solved for good????

 

[Husky25]

Yep, it was penalties v. Memphis, Coach Diaco. Sure. It was the penalties.

Did you watch the game? UConn committed a lot of penalties and more than a few were the big yardage ones (10 for 115).

 

[Bonehead]

Did you watch the game? UConn committed a lot of penalties and more than a few were the big yardage ones (10 for 115).

UConn was going to win scoring 10 points?? Sure, UConn committed 10 penalites for 115 yards - It aint the penalties.

 

[huskymedic]

Did you watch the game? UConn committed a lot of penalties and more than a few were the big yardage ones (10 for 115).

UConn was going to win scoring 10 points?? Sure, UConn committed 10 penalites for 115 yards - It aint the penalties.

How 'bout the turnovers?

 

[Husky25]

UConn was going to win scoring 10 points?? Sure, UConn committed 10 penalites for 115 yards - It aint the penalties.

True. It's also when they are committed and for what? 115/10 = 11.5 yard average. That's a fair amount of holdings, personal fouls, and pass interferences supplementing the 5 yard slaps on the wrist...The yardage also doesn't take into account when they happen. The hold on Ron Johnson's run not only made it 1st and 20, it negated a pretty significant pick up. There were a number of penalties that extended drives opponent drives or backed UConn up...But go ahead and take them out of context if it promotes your agenda.

 

[Bonehead]

True. It's also when they are committed and for what? 115/10 = 11.5 yard average. That's a fair amount of holdings, personal fouls, and pass interferences supplementing the 5 yard slaps on the wrist...The yardage also doesn't take into account when they happen. The hold on Ron Johnson's run not only made it 1st and 20, it negated a pretty significant pick up. There were a number of penalties that extended drives opponent drives or backed UConn up...But go ahead and take them out of context if it promotes your agenda.

Fair enough - agree about the Ron Johnson run.

I really dont have an agenda.

I will restate - Its more than JUST penalties.

 

[minidarren]

Some of the penalties had nothing to do with intelligence. Unless you are speaking about the intelligence of the coach. Putting Williams out there to rack up penalty after penalty is beyond stupid. Hopefully this is where Diaco will smarten up.

 

[whaler11]

Well without some of those penalties there are big plays for Memphis... so it's really not just penalties.

The Johnson run does not happen without the hold.

 

[huskysupporter]

Did you watch the game? UConn committed a lot of penalties and more than a few were the big yardage ones (10 for 115).

Unfortunately, yes. I did watch the game. And the final score was indicative of UCONN ' S play.

 

[Husky25]

Unfortunately, yes. I did watch the game. And the final score was indicative of UCONN ' S play.

You are mixing the two statements. Diaco said the score is not indicative of how the team played and he's right. The defense played hard, but ran out of gas in the 3rd quarter. The offense continually put them in a terrible position, but a 41-10 score usually means the losing team gave up. UConn didn't give up. Two of Memphis' 3rd quarter drives started in UConn Territory and the defense had already stopped Memphis in the red zone twice earlier in the first quarter. Awfully tall order when they are constantly put in that position.

UConn as a whole killed themselves with penalties. That was indeed the story of the game.

First Quarter.
Kick Catch Interference (making a 27 yard punt even more pathetic and putting Memphis in UConn Territory to start drive)
Defensive Holding on 3rd & 7 - (extended drive)
Offensive holding (Ron Johnson Play. Johnson got to the Memphis 32 Yd. ln. Without the hold, Johnson gains at least between 4-6 yards)
Defensive Holding on 1st & 10 (puts Memphis in UConn territory to start drive)
Pass Interference on 3rd & 8 - (extended drive)

Second Quarter
Personal Foul at Mem 11, backed up out of the red zone to the 26 (led to a missed FGA)
Pass Interference on 1st & 10 from UConn 20 (gave Memphis better starting field position. Memphis scored TD).

Third Quarter
Pass Interference on 1st & 10 from UConn 39 (Immediately after the fumble)
Pass Interference on 3rd & 4 from UConn 25 (extended a TD drive)

Fourth Quarter
False Start on 3rd & 5 (making manageable into long)

So now explain how the penalties were not the story of the game?

 

[whaler11]

You are mixing the two statements. Diaco said the score is not indicative of how the team played and he's right. The defense played hard, but ran out of gas in the 3rd quarter. The offense continually put them in a terrible position, but a 41-10 score usually means the losing team gave up. UConn didn't give up. Two of Memphis' 3rd quarter drives started in UConn Territory and the defense had already stopped Memphis in the red zone twice earlier in the first quarter. Awfully tall order when they are constantly put in that position.

UConn as a whole killed themselves with penalties. That was indeed the story of the game.

First Quarter.
Kick Catch Interference (making a 27 yard punt even more pathetic and putting Memphis in UConn Territory to start drive)
Defensive Holding on 3rd & 7 - (extended drive)
Offensive holding (Ron Johnson Play. Johnson got to the Memphis 32 Yd. ln. Without the hold, Johnson gains at least between 4-6 yards)
Defensive Holding on 1st & 10 (puts Memphis in UConn territory to start drive)
Pass Interference on 3rd & 8 - (extended drive)

Second Quarter
Personal Foul at Mem 11, backed up out of the red zone to the 26 (led to a missed FGA)
Pass Interference on 1st & 10 from UConn 20 (gave Memphis better starting field position. Memphis scored TD).

Third Quarter
Pass Interference on 1st & 10 from UConn 39 (Immediately after the fumble)
Pass Interference on 3rd & 4 from UConn 25 (extended a TD drive)

Fourth Quarter
False Start on 3rd & 5 (making manageable into long)

So now explain how the penalties were not the story of the game?

Well for one they got blown out in the half where they only committed 3 penalties.

Secondly, if you commit a lot of pass interference penalties the alternative is you gave up a big play.

 

[Husky25]

Well for one they got blown out in the half where they only committed 3 penalties.

Secondly, if you commit a lot of pass interference penalties the alternative is you gave up a big play.

You just are unable to see the big picture.

I've grown tired of and irritable while explaining it. Luckily for my family, I have a 40 minute drive to decompress.

 

[whaler11]

You just are unable to see the big picture.

I've grown tired of and irritable while explaining it. Luckily for my family, I have a 40 minute drive to decompress.

LOL sure thing.

 

[huskymedic]

Silver: Tuesday presser: Melifonwu out, Diaco talks stability

Also:

JohnFSilver 3:55pm via Twitter Web Client
On a housekeeping recruiting note, Huskies have 20 commits, but are likely to sign 25. They also will bring in some that are backdated.

JohnFSilver 3:56pm via Twitter Web Client
We could be looking as many as 28 players added for next year. That's the scholarship room Huskies have.

JohnFSilver 4:15pm via Twitter Web Client
Also on recruiting. Team has three QBs coming this spring. They need 5 to be functional in the program. Look for another QB recruit for 2015