Fall Camp 2018 Coverage - #RiseAsOne

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnphil2016]

I’m really interested in how Jones works out at DE. I think he’d be great at NT, but wonder if he’s really fast enough to seal the edge against quick backs here when he needs to get outside. If he really is as fast and strong as everyone says, why isn’t the dude at Bama? There’s a reason you don’t see 350 lb defensive ends. If one did come along, why would they end up here at UConn? I do think he’s talented, but find myself asking these questions.

 

[JMick]

I’m really interested in how Jones works out at DE. I think he’d be great at NT, but wonder if he’s really fast enough to seal the edge against quick backs here when he needs to get outside. If he really is as fast and strong as everyone says, why isn’t the dude at Bama? There’s a reason you don’t see 350 lb defensive ends. If one did come along, why would they end up here at UConn? I do think he’s talented, but find myself asking these questions.

In the 3-3 he doesn't really have any pass rushing responsibilities. That comes from the safeties and linebackers. If you only have three down linemen you have to hope they're big so they can clog up lanes and take on double teams. I think his strength at DE will be soaking up guards and tackles on power/outside zone runs freeing up the next level to make tackles

 

[Palatine]

I don't know what to think about that clip of Jones putting Crozier on roller skates. Good, bad, both?

 

[uconnphil2016]

In the 3-3 he doesn't really have any pass rushing responsibilities. That comes from the safeties and linebackers. If you only have three down linemen you have to hope they're big so they can clog up lanes and take on double teams. I think his strength at DE will be soaking up guards and tackles on power/outside zone runs freeing up the next level to make tackles

I hear ya, and agree that it’s a decent strategy. I just wonder how agile he’ll be at the LOS at stopping runs to the outside. At the very least he’ll be awesome at taking up blockers and freeing up the backers to cause issues. I’d like to see him and Caleb Thomas together

 

[huskymedic]

I don't know what to think about that clip of Jones putting Crozier on roller skates. Good, bad, both?

I go w/ Crozier’s coming back from injury and it’s “practice”...

...I’m sticking w/ that view today.

 

[Exit 4]

Jones looks massive over Crozier. Not realistic to expect Jones to be blocked by a single lineman.

 

[whaler11]

Actually it’s never surprising to the person who predicts it. I won’t be surprised. But all the pessimists, naysayers and pundits who picked us to finish near the bottom certainly will be.

8th time is a charm!!!!

 

[whaler11]

Star Wars wasn't realism yet it has been one of the biggest successes in movie history.

Yes your posts are like Star Wars. Good call.

 

[JMick]

I hear ya, and agree that it’s a decent strategy. I just wonder how agile he’ll be at the LOS at stopping runs to the outside. At the very least he’ll be awesome at taking up blockers and freeing up the backers to cause issues. I’d like to see him and Caleb Thomas together

Yeah I'd prefer Jones play nose but he's a tremendous athlete for his size and we don't really have anyone else to play end

 

[gioff23]

r-Jr

not sure it helps program or him, but he can request a 6th yr med hardship, no?

 

[uconndogs]

I go w/ Crozier’s coming back from injury and it’s “practice”...

...I’m sticking w/ that view today.

Holy crap!

 

[uconnphil2016]

8th time is a charm!!!!

Nostical is bound to be right eventually

 

[whaler11]

Nostical is bound to be right eventually

Usually you’d think that...

 

[ktuck911]

Next man up.. show off some of them highlight real moves from HS Mr. Blanton...

 

[Exit 4]

Next man up.. show off some of them highlight real moves from HS Mr. Blanton...

Some video - not explosive, but likes contact and can cut.

 

[freescooter]

Hey I have a cousin who picked the Cubs to win it all EVERY year. He was never right. Until he was.

 

[whaler11]

Next man up.. show off some of them highlight real moves from HS Mr. Blanton...

Things improving for Edsall. Linebackers at RB instead of QB.

 

[noeynox]

I don't know what to think about that clip of Jones putting Crozier on roller skates. Good, bad, both?

Where is this?

 

[huskymedic]

Where is this?

My post #406 above @2:09p (this post is #420)

 

[whaler11]

Where is this?

Vernon Ron-A-Roll

 

[noeynox]

I go w/ Crozier’s coming back from injury and it’s “practice”...

...I’m sticking w/ that view today.

Sheeezus, that was bad by Crozier. Make Jones the NT.

 

[noeynox]

I’m really interested in how Jones works out at DE. I think he’d be great at NT, but wonder if he’s really fast enough to seal the edge against quick backs here when he needs to get outside. If he really is as fast and strong as everyone says, why isn’t the dude at Bama? There’s a reason you don’t see 350 lb defensive ends. If one did come along, why would they end up here at UConn? I do think he’s talented, but find myself asking these questions.

He was committed to Rutty P5, and I believe he had a few other offers. His family wanted him close to home. That's also how Randy got 5 star Stefon Diggs to Maryland. I wish more CT families wanted their elite FB playing sons closer to home.

 

[Exit 4]

He was committed to Rutty P5, and I believe he had a few other offers. His family wanted him close to home. That's also how Randy got 5 star Stefon Diggs to Maryland. I wish more CT families wanted their elite FB playing sons closer to home.

Very hard for us in the long run to change the UConn FB story w/o more success with the top kids in the state. Plus top local kids can boost fan interest in a big way. Watercooler talk reaches a broader audience of appreciation when you can kid A from X local high school was the star of last weekends game against Y.

Maybe next year can be the year we land a top 5 local kid.

 

[huskymedic]