Edsall Justification Thread

[uconnbill]

I am fine with him and I am curious what he says in his press conference this Friday at the Rent. I plan on being there and see what he has to say and what his plans are. My hope is he brings back a few coaches and a few new one's to fill out the staff.

Go Huskies!

 

[31GuardTrap]

Wise hire.

Folks better realize this is a major rebuild. There is absolutely no reason to believe that we have much talent. We have had two successive coaching regimes over six years that completely screwed this thing. Randy Edsall knows the territory and is a good builder. He isn't flashy, but we will get us back to respectability.

I respectfully disagree.
This is not a major rebuild.
There is talent on this team. It needs to be coached correctly to perform on the field and not just off the field. We all know it starts and ends with the O-line. Fix that, and a positive domino effect takes place. Fix that, RE will. Yes, there are still areas of need and a big question mark at QB but it's not a major rebuild like it was in 2014.

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

I respectfully disagree.
This is not a major rebuild.
There is talent on this team. It needs to be coached correctly to perform on the field and not just off the field. We all know it starts and ends with the O-line. Fix that, and a positive domino effect takes place. Fix that, RE will. Yes, there are still areas of need and a big question mark at QB but it's not a major rebuild like it was in 2014.

Mike Foley!

 

[Adios]

Ironically, Tom Coughlin is being interviewed by the Jacksonville Jaguars for his old job.

 

[uconndogs]

I respectfully disagree.
This is not a major rebuild.
There is talent on this team. It needs to be coached correctly to perform on the field and not just off the field. We all know it starts and ends with the O-line. Fix that, and a positive domino effect takes place. Fix that, RE will. Yes, there are still areas of need and a big question mark at QB but it's not a major rebuild like it was in 2014.

I hope you are right, but honestly, I don't see any speed on either side of the ball. Our LBs run for crap and without Thomas I don't see a single WR who can stretch defense. Again, I hope I am wrong. One thing for sure, Edsall will search high a low for speed, especially on defense and specials.

 

[Jarhead_1775]

CERTAIN ITEMS
Items which should be no concern or cause for MY heartburn, aggita OR heart attacks.
1.Coaching up players
2.Evaluating coaching talent.
3.Getting thru tough off the field issues. Let's not forget #6....
4. TEAM Academic progress rate.
5.no new stadiums in 2ND TIME AROUND.
6.HCRE can manage a game clock.
7.HCRE believes in returning punts.
8.Knows importance of Coach Foley.
9. is not about to leave if he tastes success. Advantage to Husky nation for the long term

My Biggest concern:
David Benedict and Randy Edsel finding the best available OC IN THE
COUNTRY and get him here.

2nd biggest concern:
Get Coach Foley back here and let him do what needs to be done.

3rd concern.
Suzie needs to take control of admissions and give HCRE the player admissions to succeed.

To your 3rd point, as an alumnus I always liked keeping the standards higher, but our profile has gone so much higher in recent years, I think we can afford a couple grey area kids on our way up.

 

[FDNY99]

To your 3rd point, as an alumnus I always liked keeping the standards higher, but our profile has gone so much higher in recent years, I think we can afford a couple grey area kids on our way up.

It's no secret that when Lou Holtz was hired at ND he received exemptions as part of his deal....that allowed him to take kids like Chris Zorich...and when he had won his NC and they had turn over in ND's leadership they shut Lou down...and he left. Randy is gonna need exemptions to compete in this league no doubt about it.

 

[coachcap]

One thing in Edsall's corner: His ability to scrutinize talent. In his first go-around in Storrs, he did his homework on each player & cleaned house of any players that he deemed undesirable or unable to play up to his standards. I expect the same scrutiny this offseason. Everyone will be on the same page by the Spring game or they will be history.

 

[Adios]

The Civil ConFLiCT will be buried. I hope.

 

[warbler1055]

After PP and BD six years of hell, RE is the right hire. AD David Benedict did a masterful job of signing RE to a contract which gave UConn a chance to recover athletically and fiscally. Any other option would costs more money and more risks.

 

[BNich]

It's no secret that when Lou Holtz was hired at ND he received exemptions as part of his deal....that allowed him to take kids like Chris Zorich...and when he had won his NC and they had turn over in ND's leadership they shut Lou down...and he left. Randy is gonna need exemptions to compete in this league no doubt about it.

EVERYBODY else seems to do it, so why not UConn? Look at the kid Kiffin got as soon as he was hired by FAU. I know it wasn't academic issues, but the issues with him were enough to keep every other program in the country away from him.

 

[BNich]

I was stunned by the hire. It's beginning to grow on me. Edsall's teams always played hard, they were tough, they played with TONS of heart. You could always count on a great running game and competent QB play regardless of who was under center. From Orlovsky to Lorenzen to Endres to Frazer, they got enough out of the position to win games. We haven't seen a running game at UConn like Edsall's since he left. As College Football has evolved, I hope a new offensive mind can come in and take the offense to new heights. Edsall's defenses were still good IMO, and plenty of NFL talent was produced on his watch. It will be interesting to see what he can get out of the current roster and those that stick around. It's weird to think UConn will have a new head coach, but a former head coach. Let's see what the new and (hopefully) improved Randy Edsall can do.

 

[huskypantz]

At a time the entire UConn fan base should be excited and full of hope, they do this. Terrible decision. Fire Randy.

6 years later, you're still consistent.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

I am starting to accept reality as well. Like most of us, I am in the wait and see mode.

Will he run a modern offense or will he stick to the same pro style he ran during his UConn days? Will be bring the spread to UConn and let the new OC do his job? What kind of offense did he run at Maryland?

I would be happy if we can install something i like what why it's running right now.

 

[businesslawyer]

At a time the entire UConn fan base should be excited and full of hope, they do this. Terrible decision. Fire Randy.

Whether you are right or wrong, you've lost this battle. I wish you nothing but good things, but if you can't put it behind you and support this football program you are welcome to leave. Because after 6 years of sucking the prime directive for most of us is WE DON'T WANT TO SUCK ANY MORE. Not we need to be entertained with an aerial circus.

Seriously, watch the Patriots. You'll be happier.

 

[businesslawyer]

I respectfully disagree.
This is not a major rebuild.
There is talent on this team. It needs to be coached correctly to perform on the field and not just off the field. We all know it starts and ends with the O-line. Fix that, and a positive domino effect takes place. Fix that, RE will. Yes, there are still areas of need and a big question mark at QB but it's not a major rebuild like it was in 2014.

I don't think we know yet whether Diaco's recruits will or won't be a step up. Even if they are, this team badly lacks depth in a lot of places.

If we have a QB (a healthy Shirreffs would be fine) we will improve over this year's win totals, but it is going to be a slog before we're approaching the Top 40 level where we roughly peaked at under Edsall the first time.

 

[CTBasketball]

So not relevant but...

 

[TouchdownHusky]

So when he goes 7-5 next year, are you go to continue to be singing this tune?

He's not recruiting into tbe Big East anymore. His style of pay is boring. And 7-5 looks good only because the proram cupboards that he left were bare.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Whether you are right or wrong, you've lost this battle. I wish you nothing but good things, but if you can't put it behind you and support this football program you are welcome to leave. Because after 6 years of sucking the prime directive for most of us is WE DON'T WANT TO SUCK ANY MORE. Not we need to be entertained with an aerial circus.

Seriously, watch the Patriots. You'll be happier.

This was a terrible hire. What he brings to the table is not what UConn needs. You won't be entertained by an aerial circus, for sure, but you won't win either. Randy's style of football won't be as effective as his first tour. He will not win here with run, run, run.

 

[shizzle787]

He's not recruiting into tbe Big East anymore. His style of pay is boring. And 7-5 looks good only because the proram cupboards that he left were bare.

The AAC is not that much worse than the BE. Perception wise maybe. Talent wise no.

 

[businesslawyer]

This was a terrible hire. What he brings to the table is not what UConn needs. You won't be entertained by an aerial circus, for sure, but you won't win either. Randy's style of football won't be as effective as his first tour. He will not win here with run, run, run.

The great thing about predictions my friend is that no one can say that you might not be right. It will take time. But how about accepting that given how bad things have been, the fans who think we got better this week deserve a chance to find out without UConn fans tearing the new regime down before it's taken the field.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

The great thing about predictions my friend is that no one can say that you might not be right. It will take time. But how about accepting that given how bad things have been, the fans who think we got better this week deserve a chance to find out without UConn fans tearing the new regime down before it's taken the field.

UConn fans were just happy to have Diaco gone. They just want to be happy about something. Heck, there are fans who are not happy with Kevin Ollie, but do we bring back Dom Perno (since JC has heath issues).

You and i never saw eye to eye when Randy was here and we did, with Bobby. It was fun in an odd sort of way (we both hated losing). But, this move defys logic, when we were all pleading for some offense to help us compete.

So, my friend, we won't evet agree on this but Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

 

[Kolumbo]

I so much want to be optimistic about this move but part of me says we should tell Randy to pound sand and never look back, and that is the rational part of me.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

The AAC is not that much worse than the BE. Perception wise maybe. Talent wise no.

Bowl results (and bowl slots) indicate otherwise. Didn't the BE use to play in Fiesta, Sugar and Otange Bowls?

 

[shizzle787]

Bowl results (and bowl slots) indicate otherwise. Didn't the BE use to play in Fiesta, Sugar and Otange Bowls?

Perception wise. Bowl results don't mean anything for the AAC because half their bowl teams usually lose their coach before the game.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Perception wise. Bowl results don't mean anything for the AAC because half their bowl teams usually lose their coach before the game.

How about bowl slots. AAC make the Fiesta, Sugar, Orange, Cotton Bowls? Buehler?

 

[shizzle787]

How about bowl slots. AAC make the Fiesta, Sugar, Orange, Cotton Bowls? Buehler?

What part of perception wise do you not understand? The Big 12 champ (Oklahoma) got carjacked by the fourth place team in the AAC West (Houston). The AAC was arguably better (and not just based on that one game) than the Big 12 this year. They still get loser bowls because the other conferences cut them out.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

What part of perception wise do you not understand? The Big 12 champ (Oklahoma) got carjacked by the fourth place team in the AAC West (Houston). The AAC was arguably better (and not just based on that one game) than the Big 12 this year. They still get loser bowls because the other conferences cut them out.

Lets you and i make a bet. I'll take Big 12, you take AAC. We will have them play against each other: 1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v3 and so on. How well do you think that turns out. And OU vs Houston at end of season.? Different outcome.

 

[shizzle787]

Lets you and i make a bet. I'll take Big 12, you take AAC. We will have them play against each other: 1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v3 and so on. How well do you think that turns out. And OU vs Houston at end of season.? Different outcome.

I have a good history with betting. You'll probably lose this one. If you are referring to Houston embarassing showing in their bowl game, they didn't have Herman.

 

[formerlurker]

Why don't you two measure d^cks already?