Duke Post Game Thread

[nelsonmuntz]

I agree with what Diaz did in that the game is over, but Mora saying that is so soft.

Jim, you’re glad he did it because the score looks better. We aren’t stupid.

Give it a rest. Mora's statement was just a public recognition of Diaz exhibiting good sportsmanship. Find something else to be outraged about.

 

[Mike75]

Always better to win than lose, but it really doesn't matter in this case. Neither team is good. Duke is probably the worst 3-0 team in the country. Watching other games on Saturday, this game looked different, and not in a good way. Starting to come around to the stick to basketball crowd if this is what we can expect Mora to come up with on Saturdays.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Old Guy walking down memory lane. Michign wins by 3 2913 UC up late in the game. I can't remember the coach but I think he got fired. would do cartwheels today if we lost to Michigan 24......21. Memory lane might make a good thread for some to post their favorite game.

There must be a soccer player on campus who can make 45 yard field goals...If not recruit a Rugby player from Australia who can. Unacceptable that UC does not have someone they can rely on to kick a FG. It is a crucial part of FB.

Its hard to find.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Always better to win than lose, but it really doesn't matter in this case. Neither team is good. Duke is probably the worst 3-0 team in the country. Watching other games on Saturday, this game looked different, and not in a good way. Starting to come around to the stick to basketball crowd if this is what we can expect Mora to come up with on Saturdays.

What does that mean?

 

[Omahabound]

Instead of bemoaning a close game, maybe we should be celebrating UConn is on the path to returning to the quality of teams we saw a dozen years ago. It's likely the Huskies will make a bowl game this season

A bowl game…with an independent schedule that is downright putrid. I’m sorry, but I’m not, the let’s win some games and get to a bowl days are gone. Fix the football program and begin to build with that in mind or continue to get looked upon as a replacement player for the Big 12 Big 10 SEC and ACC. They will continue to toy with Uconn.

Moral victories will not get them a Conference Invitation!

 

[Mike75]

What does that mean?

We are not a good football team. And if to become a mediocre football team requires we sacrifice an elite basketball program, I'm not on board with that.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

One guy (Newton) was highly successful at a lower level program, was an all-league performer and moved up to the highest level in the college game. He had a triple double in his third game at UConn. The other guy (Evers) never saw the field starting out at the highest level in the college game then moving down where he never saw the field and then moving down again to the lowest level of fbs.

And still. No answer.

 

[Hamms30]

Excellent post.

Any comment on some of our DBs? I thought 1 of them was a turnstile. Correctable?

mmm. not really. I really don't know a lot about the 3-3-5, but Moore and Pancol looked like tough assignments and the longer the QB has to sit in the pocket, the worse it's going to be for the secondary. I was expecting them to get tore up like in the Maryland game, and overall I think the defense and the secondary held their own pretty well except for the few big hitters. The last TD I was a little frustrated, as if Brinson had just turned his head or kept eyes on the backfield, he had an easy pick.. but I also understand that's not how players are taught to cover. I think if we can get a better pass rush, the pass coverage will improve, because if there is a timer on the QB, they've got to get rid of the ball and gives the secondary the opportunity to jump routes and make plays.

Everyone plays coverage like the QB's in college are putting all of their throws on dimes and it just seems like on so many throws these days, that DB's have a play on them, if they'd just turn their head and look.

 

[superjohn]

And still. No answer.

Still an incredibly dumb question.

 

[cellocgg]

Moral victories will not get them a Conference Invitation!

Winning a G5-P5 game also will not get you a conference invitation

 

[Jetskies]

Winning a G5-P5 game also will not get you a conference invitation

yeah. if it did then 2022 BC game was our super bowl! and yet... here we are.

 

[Omahabound]

Winning a G5-P5 game also will not get you a conference invitation

Exactly. This is why arguing Evers or Fagnano is useless in the overall scope of Uconn Football. There are no wins that will by themselves get Uconn an Invite. The relevance within football circles as an intriguing and contributing member does not currently exist where Uconn is being viewed, football-wise.

 

[DoctorWho85]

We still have a better record the FSU and the same record as Houston. So season is already a success

 

[UConnJim]

Exactly. This is why arguing Evers or Fagnano is useless in the overall scope of Uconn Football. There are no wins that will by themselves get Uconn an Invite. The relevance within football circles as an intriguing and contributing member does not currently exist where Uconn is being viewed, football-wise.

UConn football has to re-earn respect and it has to do it one game at a time. If the past 10 years, UConn had been 2-10, 6-7, 3-9, 3-9, 1-11, 2-10, no football due to COVID, 1-11, 6-7, and 3-9. Does that show any commitment to football? Of course not and that perception needs to change.

 

[ddent68]

We still have a better record the FSU and the same record as Houston. So season is already a success

My wife went to FSU. I have to say I've enjoyed how badly they are sucking right now. Do yourself a favor and never go to a game in Tallahassee. All the chanting and chopping will have you wanting to kill yourself before the end of the first quarter. The most annoying game experience ever.

 

[SubbaBub]

Evers looked a good amount better than Maryland. I give zero credit for anything that happened against Merrimack. Let him start against FAU and then decide.

 

[ddent68]

Evers looked a good amount better than Maryland. I give zero credit for anything that happened against Merrimack. Let him start against FAU and then decide.

I agree. He's our NIL boy wonder. You have to let him go as long as he improves game over game.

 

[Hoophound]

My wife went to FSU. I have to say I've enjoyed how badly they are sucking right now. Do yourself a favor and never go to a game in Tallahassee. All the chanting and chopping will have you wanting to kill yourself before the end of the first quarter. The most annoying game experience ever.

What? It’s awesome. The only thing to rival it is the Chiefs. The chant is awesome. Coolest thing I’ve heard in a stadium. It’s a rush and I’m not a fan.

 

[uconnfan68]

I agree with what Diaz did in that the game is over, but Mora saying that is so soft.

Jim, you’re glad he did it because the score looks better. We aren’t stupid.

You’re probably upset that he goes out to check on injured kids too.

 

[DoctorWho85]

My wife went to FSU. I have to say I've enjoyed how badly they are sucking right now. Do yourself a favor and never go to a game in Tallahassee. All the chanting and chopping will have you wanting to kill yourself before the end of the first quarter. The most annoying game experience ever.

Only way I'm going to FSU is if they offer me a faculty position in the Chem Eng department when I finish my PhD lmao

 

[Omahabound]

My wife went to FSU. I have to say I've enjoyed how badly they are sucking right now. Do yourself a favor and never go to a game in Tallahassee. All the chanting and chopping will have you wanting to kill yourself before the end of the first quarter. The most annoying game experience ever.

Lol can’t be worse then the World Cup in South Africa! Those bleeping horns

 

[Hey Adrien!]

UConn almost won when Duke was favored by 17 points.

Win/loss wise, this season is going as scripted and while this team isn’t good, there are some aspects to be excited about.

 

[KryHavok]

Only way I'm going to FSU is if they offer me a faculty position in the Chem Eng department when I finish my PhD lmao

Good luck on your dissertation, and give yourself plenty of time to write it. Did bulk of mine over a summer, but it took several months of prep before starting.

 

[JohnFSilver]

We are not a good football team. And if to become a mediocre football team requires we sacrifice an elite basketball program, I'm not on board with that.

What are you talking about? One has nothing to do with the other.

 

[Jacks5556]

I don’t believe either one of the QB’s (Evers/Fagnano are the answers. Why are Wins in the 2024 season even considered important.

Find a QB who the program can recruit develop and retain, to bring the Football Program to a point where it’s not a detriment. Yet, every week it’s about the W/L record this year. I’m not suggesting they don’t try and win, but until the talent is on the roster (mainly QB) to compete at the levels you want to be at as a Program, it’s a problem.

If Fagnano was a freshman or sophomore he would be the unquestioned starter. Why is that same approach not taken with Welliver or Macdonald? The 50-55% completion percentage by the QB is not gonna work. I don’t care how mobile they are. The Pocket Passers are what sustain football programs.

That QB is already there..