EJ Barthel to Nebraska

[Drew]

 

[Drew]

Wonder if he tries to bring Rosa with him.. would be a major loss. He did an incredible job this year as a coach given what happened in that room

 

[SubbaBub]

Has to be a money thing. I don't see that as a major upgrade, even if they are friends. Rhule left him behind. I wouldn't go running back.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Was bound to happen but definitely sucks

 

[navery12]

Not surprising, figured this was coming as soon as Rhule was hired. Can't turn down a P5 opportunity

 

[Stinger92860]

It sucks, but thank you to EJ for the energy he brought back to the program!!

 

[Ajs120102]

This was an inevitable move. Rhule and Barthel are very close. Nothing UConn can do here. Barthel was excellent. And no I wouldn’t worry about Rosa being the possible back that is poached.

 

[huskymedic]

I don't see that as a major upgrade, even if they are friends.

Rhule is pulling just about his whole Temple, Baylor group back together….

 

[Scoe]

As expected better this happens now.

 

[Alum1620]

This was an inevitable move. Rhule and Barthel are very close. Nothing UConn can do here. Barthel was excellent. And no I wouldn’t worry about Rosa being the possible back that is poached.

Rosa is a CT kid who is best friends with someone on the basketball team so i would be shocked if he left

 

[Luna]

I hope none of the youngsters leave

 

[Ajs120102]

I hope none of the youngsters leave

Rosa no chance. Carter tho? Ehh makes sense. Would be a strong Big 10 back.

 

[huskymedic]

This was an inevitable move. Rhule and Barthel are very close. Nothing UConn can do here. Barthel was excellent.

 

[CL82]

I’m definitely bummed about it because it is a big loss. He’s really good at what he does. That said, it wasn’t entirely unexpected, though I would’ve preferred it to happen after our bowl game. I trust Jim Mora to find a good replacement.

 

[UC1995]

Unfortunately with success, we will see this happen more and more. If Mora can continue to identify up-and-coming young coaches we will be fine.

 

[Waquoit]

We have to adjust our mindset. This is a good thing. Guy comes to UConn for a year then gets paid? The candidates to fill his position will dwarf what came before. I trust Mora can tell the wheat fron the chaff. He's the CEO.

 

[Hoophound]

Nate Carter needs a lot of love from the staff and UConn fans. Never stop recruiting your best players.

 

[BugsyCT]

Any success and we're bound to get poached.

All the more reason to stress improving the passing game next year. Hopefully our starters stay healthy.

 

[Palatine]

I would not be shocked if Rosa left. He was 4th on depth chart and got his chance due to injury. All the players ahead of him are returning. He might follow the coach. Don't put too much stock into the Bristol thing.

Be nice if he stayed.

 

[Slick]

I would not be shocked if Rosa left. He was 4th on depth chart and got his chance due to injury. All the players ahead of him are returning. He might follow the coach. Don't put too much stock into the Bristol thing.

Be nice if he stayed.

Hmm maybe Palantine knows something that no one else knows??

 

[Banta55]

I would not be shocked if Rosa left. He was 4th on depth chart and got his chance due to injury. All the players ahead of him are returning. He might follow the coach. Don't put too much stock into the Bristol thing.

Be nice if he stayed.

Stop, no chance.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I would not be shocked if Rosa left. He was 4th on depth chart and got his chance due to injury. All the players ahead of him are returning. He might follow the coach. Don't put too much stock into the Bristol thing.

Be nice if he stayed.

He was fourth because he was a true freshman and he had no game experience. Now he has experience and we can see what he can do...do you think he is still fourth?

No.

I would be shocked if he left.

 

[uconnbill]

Wonder if he tries to bring Rosa with him.. would be a major loss. He did an incredible job this year as a coach given what happened in that room

His best friend is here and his mom played at UConn isn't going anywhere

 

[Huskydog45]

Totally agree he stays…..thinking Brewton takes on the role of KR and PR which moves Rosa up to 3rd on depth chart and that is if both Carter and Houston stay.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Classic Boneyard- assistant coach who has a longtime coaching relationship leaves and we have people speculating the RB room is transferring out. Not sure EJ would do that and why would these guys leave after we have started to turn the corner?
Mora will find a great new RB coach, the question is : is it another New Jersey guy or a different recruiting area?