EJ Barthel to Nebraska

[DoctorWho85]

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

And both are on the record saying they want to play for UConn

 

[DoctorWho85]

Sad to see him go, but he left us in a much better position than when he got here. Best of luck to EJ at his next stop.

 

[Ajs120102]

 

[Palatine]

I am not saying he is going. He will make an individual decision.

Barthel is a loss. However, Mora has proven he can make very good hiring decisions. And as long as Charlton stays, there will be a strong commitment to the running game.

 

[KembaKek]

We'll be fine at the RB position.

 

[gtcam]

Barthel is a big loss and I wish him the best, however, its an RB coach and not a DC or OC. Mora will open his rolodex and call some experienced NFL dude.

 

[CCSUblue]

Barthel is a big loss and I wish him the best, however, its an RB coach and not a DC or OC. Mora will open his rolodex and call some experienced NFL dude.

Maybe the Raiders will fire Josh McDaniels and open up the possibility of Kennedy Polamalu coming, lol

 

[Nostical]

EJ was one of the best position coaches ever at UConn. The players loved him but I don’t see Rosa leaving. He wants to fulfill Barthel’s prediction that he’ll become the best running back in UConn history. This football program is gaining stature and Rosa’s local roots hold the promise of a lucrative future well beyond football.

 

[Luna]

I hope Rosa doesn’t leave… i just bought two of my grandchildren Rosa sweatshirts

 

[Buffett10]

I hope Rosa doesn’t leave… i just bought two of my grandchildren Rosa sweatshirts

He’s not. People are paranoid

 

[CL82]

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.

Strongly doubt it. He’s cleaning his roommate in the best friends since grade school. he’s proven himself as a freshman. I guarantee you he’s not worried about losing playing time.

 

[Husky68]

Strongly doubt it. He’s cleaning his roommate in the best friends since grade school. he’s proven himself as a freshman. I guarantee you he’s not worried about losing playing time.

Agree. If he was worried about losing playing time not sure going to Nebraska would be a ticket to more. Know nothing about their running backs but seems like Big14 school would be able to get a few really good ones (especially new coach and transfer portal).

 

[Alum1620]

He’s not. People are paranoid

His mother just tweeted about that they will miss Barthel.

 

[Dizzy21]

Really odd twitter transition. From saying how much work the UConn guys have put in and pound the rock for UConn, to retweeting two players who announced their offers for Nebraska and then him in a Nebraska shirt saying Pound the rock for Nebraska. Would have thought there would have been a tweet like "Thanks to Mora or UConn, but I'm out". And the players from Nebraska who are recruited already tagging him in the tweets. Interesting.

 

[superjohn]

This thread is hilarious.

 

[noeynox]

Really odd twitter transition. From saying how much work the UConn guys have put in and pound the rock for UConn, to retweeting two players who announced their offers for Nebraska and then him in a Nebraska shirt saying Pound the rock for Nebraska. Would have thought there would have been a tweet like "Thanks to Mora or UConn, but I'm out". And the players from Nebraska who are recruited already tagging him in the tweets. Interesting.

No room for feelings. He needs to be recruiting for Nebraska immediately. It was no different when the coaches came here last year.

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

Strongly doubt it. He’s cleaning his roommate in the best friends since grade school. he’s proven himself as a freshman. I guarantee you he’s not worried about losing playing time.

Ummm...does he scrub his back?

 

[Hogoff]

Ummm...does he scrub his back?

He’s a big guy. Someone has to do it.

 

[ktuck911]

I miss Barthel already... ink hasn't even dried on his new opportunity yet....

... with that said, maybe (just maybe) we take a quick peak at former Nebraska RB coach (currently a top assistant at North Alabama) Ryan Held? ... we're ascending, so maybe it could be a fit (band aid at least)?

 

[Buffett10]

His mother just tweeted about that they will miss Barthel.

Ok? I’m sure they’ll miss him but he’s not leaving. Stop being paranoid

 

[Alum1620]

Ok? I’m sure they’ll miss him but he’s not leaving. Stop being paranoid

I wasn’t, I don’t see him leaving at all and saw it as he will be missed but there is no reason to believe he will leave.

 

[navery12]

Ok? I’m sure they’ll miss him but he’s not leaving. Stop being paranoid

That’s the point, you don’t miss someone if you planned on following them

 

[huskymedic]

His mother just tweeted about that they will miss Barthel.

So did Coach Mora:

 

[HobokenHusky]

So did Coach Mora:

Guy teaches discipline and class and also PRACTICES it. Such a breath of fresh air compared to previous regimes.

 

[Dizzy21]

No room for feelings. He needs to be recruiting for Nebraska immediately. It was no different when the coaches came here last year.

It's certainly different than when he came last year: