Don Brown

[freescooter]

We've had very good defenses befroe Don Brown and I suspect we'll continue to have good defenses after Brown. His was good but let's not over-rate things. They were terrible in the red zone. Might be hard to get there, but once you did, they rarely stopped anyone. they didn't get turnovers, either fumble recoveries or interceptions despite having two potential pros in the d backfield. What was that about? and they gave up too many big pass plays. again, Brown's defenses were good, but the idea that he is irreplaceable is just a little crazy. Had our offense not been so disfunctional, I suspect his limitations and weaknesses would have been more clear. But in comparison to the offense, it they weren't too obvious.

 

[JaYnYcE]

The kids back then liked to get drunk and beat up on people in front of everybody....

What's the difference between then and now?



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[Whale22]

Guess "rock bottom" can have a hole in it

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Where's Todd Orlando working right now?

 

[ktuck911]

Unemployed, no?

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

Where's Todd Orlando working right now?

He is still officially on the staff at FIU, but I would think that once FIU hires a new head coach, he will be gone. However, I doubt there is mutual interest between him and UConn at this point.

 

[huskymedic]

Where's Todd Orlando working right now?

?Still on FIU staff as DC till they hire new HC (haven't heard his name mentioned) but absofluckinlutley... but better move fast though - From TAMU fanboard:

"So I was just slumming over at the Tech site to see what was going on with their DC (officially gone today) and I saw somebody throw out FIU's Todd Orlando as a suggestion. I have to say, it looks to me they -- or us -- could do a lot worse. He's a young guy that has really delivered. He had great success making UCONN a top 10 defense for a number of years and then moved to FIU after Randy Edsall left for Maryland. In his first season, he took FIU from #65 in scoring D to #16 this year. Total D went from #61 to #32. I think Sumlin is probably done or close to it, but somebody could help their career by hiring this guy."

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

He is still officially on the staff at FIU, but I would think that once FIU hires a new head coach, he will be gone. However, I doubt there is mutual interest between him and UConn at this point.

I can understand why there might not be interest on his part.....but why in the world would there be no interest on our end?

 

[businesslawyer]

Do I need a ruling from BL before bitching about this? Is there a line?

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This sucks. I don't know if your post was serious or not, but there is a difference between stating that something sucks and going all TDH on us where you repeat the point ten zillion times in every thread whether related to your point or not.

 

[businesslawyer]

I can understand why there might not be interest on his part.....but why in the world would there be no interest on our end?

Todd Orlando absolutely should be on our list, but it's not likely for two reasons. First, while he was DC here, he wasn't fully DC in that he reported to Hank Hughes and Hughes had the ultimate say as I understand it, and with Hank still here I'm sure he'd prefer a job where that isn't how it worked (now, that one P could satisfy). More importantly, however, being hired by UConn is clearly a one year gig now, as anyone with a view to the program has to assume that after next year P will be gone.

 

[buckley503]

We've had very good defenses befroe Don Brown and I suspect we'll continue to have good defenses after Brown. His was good but let's not over-rate things. They were terrible in the red zone. Might be hard to get there, but once you did, they rarely stopped anyone. they didn't get turnovers, either fumble recoveries or interceptions despite having two potential pros in the d backfield. What was that about? and they gave up too many big pass plays. again, Brown's defenses were good, but the idea that he is irreplaceable is just a little crazy. Had our offense not been so disfunctional, I suspect his limitations and weaknesses would have been more clear. But in comparison to the offense, it they weren't too obvious.

Gotta agree with you here. Stats were like A-Rod stats prior to the late innings. Seemed that they couldn't get the stops when needed or a turnover (ever) when needed. Would like replacement to have the aggressive approach as well, though.

 

[Kgun7]

We'll be fine ... we have the former DC of the Dallas Cowboys on our coaching roster ... what more could anyone possibly need?

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Todd Orlando absolutely should be on our list, but it's not likely for two reasons. First, while he was DC here, he wasn't fully DC in that he reported to Hank Hughes and Hughes had the ultimate say as I understand it, and with Hank still here I'm sure he'd prefer a job where that isn't how it worked (now, that one P could satisfy). More importantly, however, being hired by UConn is clearly a one year gig now, as anyone with a view to the program has to assume that after next year P will be gone.

Did not know about the Hughes dynamic but agree with your second reason. That's why when the decision was made to bring P back you might as well leave GDL where he is so they both go down with the ship after next year. There's not a competent OC/DC who would take this job right now. That's why they probably should just promote Hughes.

 

[huskymedic]

Did not know about the Hughes dynamic but agree with your second reason. That's why when the decision was made to bring P back you might as well leave GDL where he is so they both go down with the ship after next year. There's not a competent OC/DC who would take this job right now. That's why they probably should just promote Hughes.

IMO, there are plenty of young, displaced, "competent" DC out there due to all the coaching changes that took place that would take a one year job... whether it happens is another story.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

This board has become toxic...full of dramatic attention seeking divas. Most of you have lost faith and perspective. I'm sure Coach P is on the phone with Rich Kotite as we speak. NFL experience AND he's gotta be nearly 70 years old. Some matches are just made in heaven.

I wish I could drink at work.

 

[mattp]

What dusty old skeleton will Pasqualoni come up with to be the DC. .

After reading this line I can't get "Rich Kotite, Rich Kotite, Roch Kotite" to stop playing in my cursed brain.

edit: I just read the post before mine and that his name occurred to anyone else is really frightening the bejesus out of me

 

[SubbaBub]

This sucks. I don't know if your post was serious or not, but there is a difference between stating that something sucks and going all TDH on us where you repeat the point ten zillion times in every thread whether related to your point or not.

More gallows humor than anything else.

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[MilliniumPrince]

After reading this line I can't get "Rich Kotite, Rich Kotite, Roch Kotite" to stop playing in my cursed brain.

edit: I just read the post before mine and that his name occurred to anyone else is really frightening the bejesus out of me

That would be the final nail....yet, it feels right.

 

[thatguyed]

?Still on FIU staff as DC till they hire new HC (haven't heard his name mentioned) but absofluckinlutley... but better move fast though - From TAMU fanboard:

"So I was just slumming over at the Tech site to see what was going on with their DC (officially gone today) and I saw somebody throw out FIU's Todd Orlando as a suggestion. I have to say, it looks to me they -- or us -- could do a lot worse. He's a young guy that has really delivered. He had great success making UCONN a top 10 defense for a number of years and then moved to FIU after Randy Edsall left for Maryland. In his first season, he took FIU from #65 in scoring D to #16 this year. Total D went from #61 to #32. I think Sumlin is probably done or close to it, but somebody could help their career by hiring this guy."

Tony Orlando might be a step up - as AD.

(Sorry, I don't have the energy to post a picture.)

 

[Waquoit]

More gallows humor than anything else.

Exactly. Honestly, I don't think I can be fazed anymore.

 

[joey3$trike$]

Remember who brought in Coach Brown-yeah Coach P. If theirs one thing you can take from this he can hire a d. coordinator. He knows Defense, Offense that's another category. Looking forward to see who he picks.

 

[BlueDogs]

Another anchor thrown at the survivors of the UConn Titanic. Can we now all agree we have total a$$clowns running Uconn? How does Warde the Poser let this happen? I cannot stomach anymore of this suicide by incompetence.

 

[UConnJim]

Calm down. Brown is 57 years old. He is attaching himself to the new HC at BC, which should get him 3 to 4 more years before retiring. The risk of staying at UConn and only getting 1 or 2 more years was too high, so the decision makes sense for him.

We will miss Brown, but the defense wasn't perfect. Brown's defense was exciting, but it took many risks. UConn's defense was good before Brown got here and I think it will be good after he leaves.

For UConn, this may make the coaching staff YOUNGER, which is sorely needed. Brown was the youngest of our 3 top coaches!

 

[HuskyHawk]

Calm down. Brown is 57 years old. He is attaching himself to the new HC at BC, which should get him 3 to 4 more years before retiring. The risk of staying at UConn and only getting 1 or 2 more years was too high, so the decision makes sense for him.

We will miss Brown, but the defense wasn't perfect. Brown's defense was exciting, but it took many risks. UConn's defense was good before Brown got here and I think it will be good after he leaves.

For UConn, this may make the coaching staff YOUNGER, which is sorely needed. Brown was the youngest of our 3 top coaches!

Agreed. I think the D will survive this without too much difficulty. Honestly, I think PP knows his D pretty well. I remain concerned about the offense.

What I like least about this is the message it sends from a PR perspective, that our DC can be hired away by a horrible BC team for the same position.

 

[mattp]

Calm down. Brown is 57 years old. He is attaching himself to the new HC at BC, which should get him 3 to 4 more years before retiring. The risk of staying at UConn and only getting 1 or 2 more years was too high, so the decision makes sense for him.

We will miss Brown, but the defense wasn't perfect. Brown's defense was exciting, but it took many risks. UConn's defense was good before Brown got here and I think it will be good after he leaves.

For UConn, this may make the coaching staff YOUNGER, which is sorely needed. Brown was the youngest of our 3 top coaches!

I agree we'll be alright, but an exciting defense made it a lot easier to watch our offense, which might as well have punted on first down. My bigger concern is who are we going to attract for a likely lame duck season with P? Who was his DC at Cuse? He might as well hire him and finish getting the band back together.

 

[sportsart]

PP will get 3 more years so the new DC can get his own players.

 

[Hoophound]

Agreed. I think the D will survive this without too much difficulty. Honestly, I think PP knows his D pretty well. I remain concerned about the offense.

What I like least about this is the message it sends from a PR perspective, that our DC can be hired away by a horrible BC team for the same position.

I think Brown knew he needed to get off a sinking shop. P is done after this year and we all know it. Brown came to UConn because he wanted to come back to New England. BC is the only other option. He will be there 3 years or longer depending on Addazio's success. Good move for him to protect himself for the future. I thought this exact thing might happen and when I read it there was no feeling of surprise at all.

 

[UConnDan97]

I'm going to mention a name that may put me in "Ridicule Land", but how about Spaziani?

Although he was a mess as an HC, I always thought that Spaz was very very good as a DC. His defenses were always high-performing, and I'm wondering if that would be an option for us here. Thoughts?

 

[junglehusky]

Have DeLeone coach the D, and hire Ray Handley to run the offense.

 

[06029]

I'm going to mention a name that may put me in "Ridicule Land", but how about Spaziani?

Although he was a mess as an HC, I always thought that Spaz was very very good as a DC. His defenses were always high-performing, and I'm wondering if that would be an option for us here. Thoughts?

Bend don't break D. Good for 7-8 wins per year if it has an offense that can score 28+ points. Otherwise, on the field a long time with 10 yard cushions on the corners and some of the worst designed blitzes. Very rarely contained better offenses and very rarely beat ranked teams. The good BC D's benefited from some really outstanding players (Raji, Herzlich, Keuchly - to name 3 recent ones) that could dominate games on their own.

Should be looking at Heater, the guy from Temple who runs a similar style D to Brown with an aggressive style.