Duke Post Game Thread

[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..

 

[Purple Stein]

I can only speak for myself, but in large part I view the esteemed football minds who are currently crying foul about Evers starting over Fagnano (many of whom a year ago claimed nepotism when Fagnano being named starter) is in a small way the football equivalent of those on the Boneyard who in February 2023 claimed Newton was not a good enough point guard.

It was even worse than that. There were folks proclaiming that JF was the worst quarterback in UConn history and that there's no way a kid from Maine could compete at UConn.

As a Maine fan and an ardent JF supporter, the 180 on the board has been unreal.

JF is a good game manager. Evers is more explosive. I'd choose option A, but the staff is all in on option B.

 

[Jimdish255]

We lost to Duke 41 -7 at home, a year ago. We just lost by only 5 points at Duke. After the Maryland game, no one was expecting it to be this close.

Two different teams. Duke and us. I saw Duke vs Northwestern. They looked eminently beatable especially after the pasting we put on Merrimack. They were beatable until we benched the QB that got us our only W.

 

[Jimdish255]

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.

If winning doesn't matter what the heck is the point of showing up?

 

[Omahabound]

If winning doesn't matter what the heck is the point of showing up?

Winning matters.

 

[CL82]

I disagree. It takes self confidence to compliment the opposition after a loss. It is also good modeling for his players.

Agree, 100%. The only thing that could've made it more confident would be if he had thanked Duke for making us better.

 

[CJasmer]

I don’t think Duke is a very good team…they definitely have some more talent in the skill positions which helped them get the win. I am still optimistic that this team can get 6 wins and a bowl (hopefully if someone takes UConn). They definitely stand a chance to win against FAU, Temple, Buffalo, Rice and UMass. That’s 6! Still gotta play those games, stay healthy and WIN them. Definitely seeing some improvement in the defense and I believe they’ll improve week to week! Getting Yates back will be huge too. If they’re sticking with Evers, I feel like they need to make his legs more of a threat. He needs to have more designed runs! Still think Joe throws a better ball!. Stop with the BS razel dazel!

FAU is much better than the 4 other teams you listed. It will be a close game on Saturday. If UConn loses to FAU could be looking at 5-7 season. Does FCS win count toward bowl needed 6 wins?

 

[CJasmer]

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.

FSU female student body much high caliber than UConn. Just saying.

 

[CL82]

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.

What was your dissertation topic?

 

[KryHavok]

What was your dissertation topic?

Now if I told ya that would defeat the purpose of using an anonymous handle ^_^. Suffice to say I had several chapters (in science) for the dissertation as my advisor thought a good one needed at least 5. Makes me wonder how some dissertations are like 3 chapters and 100 pages.

 

[CL82]

Now if I told ya that would defeat the purpose of using an anonymous handle ^_^. Suffice to say I had several chapters (in science) for the dissertation as my advisor thought a good one needed at least 5. Makes me wonder how some dissertations are like 3 chapters and 100 pages.

Sure, I guess, by someone in your field, but do you really think this random group of jamokes would recognize it? Unless your dissertation topic was "Why My Name is Steve Wilson" or something similarly identifying.

I was curious because it fascinates me that this group of idiots that share the same passion are actually often pretty accomplished in the real world.