Extended Game Week - UConn vs. Holy Cross (8/31 @7:30p SNY) + Post Game

[huskymedic]

It's finally here!



UConn depth chart to be released on Wednesday.

Holy Cross Roster

 

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[WrenchFan69]

I'd be shocked if any Holy Cross students went to the game at $20 a ticket.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

LETS GOOOOOOOOO

 

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[Adios]

I'd be shocked if any Holy Cross students went to the game at $20 a ticket.

Holy Cross has the highest proportion of intercollegiate athletes amongst their student body in the country, if I am correct. Their football program does have some history.

 

[gopher2]

I want to see:
1) a 28+ point win
2) some big plays on offense including 2 scores from 50+ yards out
3) a punt return for 15+ yards
4) 7 points or less for HC against our starting defense
5) 150+ yards rushing by one of our RBs
6) no turnovers by the O or specials
7) 3 turnovers by the D
8) a solid performance by both Pindell and Sheriffs
9) 20+ first downs

But I'll settle for just #1.

 

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[BugsyCT]

We're the only FBS school on HC's schedule and it's a relatively short trip from Worcester. Bet you'd get some HC students there for $20 a pop.

 

[huskymedic]

We're the only FBS school on HC's schedule and it's a relatively short trip from Worcester. Bet you'd get some HC students there for $20 a pop.

Hell... $25 for bus ride and ticket!

 

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I don't think $25 is much skin off the back of most HC students. Always fun to see the visitor corner full. Hate when there's like 100 people in that whole corner.

 

[sportsart]

I don't think $25 is much skin off the back of most HC students. Always fun to see the visitor corner full. Hate when there's like 100 people in that whole corner.

It was only fun once when WVU fans packed that corner.

Otherwise it was pretty painful.

 

[huskymedic]

First Depth Chart:

 

[UConnNick]

Holy Cross has the highest proportion of intercollegiate athletes amongst their student body in the country, if I am correct. Their football program does have some history.

I believe HC beat Yale during the 1967 season at the Yale Bowl. We were at the game. I think Yale's starting QB Brian Dowling was injured. Yale finished in the Top 20 the following season when Dowling and Calvin Hill were seniors. Despite Dowling being injured, that was an impressive win because Yale went on to win the Ivy League title and finished 7-2.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Early forecast: high of 81 and mostly sunny.

 

[Exit 4]

I want to see:
1) a 28+ point win
2) some big plays on offense including 2 scores from 50+ yards out
3) a punt return for 15+ yards
4) 7 points or less for HC against our starting defense
5) 150+ yards rushing by one of our RBs
6) no turnovers by the O or specials
7) 3 turnovers by the D
8) a solid performance by both Pindell and Sheriffs
9) 20+ first downs

But I'll settle for just #1.

Good list. Mine is a little simpler, win by 4 TDs and get the entire second units on O and D in the game for Q4.

 

[blue93]

Good list. Mine is a little simpler, win by 4 TDs and get the entire second units on O and D in the game for Q4.

I honestly can't remember the last time we would've had the opportunity to put the second units in because of a big lead. Even our FCS games have been close.

 

[CL82]

I believe HC beat Yale during the 1967 season at the Yale Bowl. We were at the game. I think Yale's starting QB Brian Dowling was injured. Yale finished in the Top 20 the following season when Dowling and Calvin Hill were seniors. Despite Dowling being injured, that was an impressive win because Yale went on to win the Ivy League title and finished 7-2.

Trivia: Brian Dowling was the model for the character "BD" in Doonesbury comic.

 

[Milo65]

I want to see:
1) a 28+ point win
2) some big plays on offense including 2 scores from 50+ yards out
3) a punt return for 15+ yards
4) 7 points or less for HC against our starting defense
5) 150+ yards rushing by one of our RBs
6) no turnovers by the O or specials
7) 3 turnovers by the D
8) a solid performance by both Pindell and Sheriffs
9) 20+ first downs

But I'll settle for just #1.

I would love to see an opening drive lead to a touchdown.

 

[BugsyCT]

I honestly can't remember the last time we would've had the opportunity to put the second units in because of a big lead. Even our FCS games have been close.

Maybe UCF in 2015? We dominated the Conflict 40-16 and made the opponents jealous as hell when we lifted our trophy on the field.

 

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[Palatine]

Is Holy Cross our partner in making us better?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UConnNick]

Williams is apparently trying to channel his inner Keron Henry.

 

[UConnNick]

Is Holy Cross our partner in making us better?

Diwhackoisms.