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Fall Camp 2018 Coverage - #RiseAsOne

Making up for that cancelled open practice with an avalanche of content this afternoon
 
huskymedic said:
ThisIsUConnCountry‏ @UConnSN 2m 2 minutes ago
Huskies break huddle defensively in 1st 11:11 in a 4-2-5 with 3 true freshmen up front (Jones, Pace, Uguak & Murphy) #UConnFootball
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Caleb Thomas and Marshe Terry being pushed.

Edsall has done an amazing job of re-stocking the roster in a short period of time. We now have depth and competition at every position. We're probably a year away on defense but the future is bright.

The future is now on offense, I expect some high scoring games.
 
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>>Even before the UConn football team held its first preseason practice it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Hergy Mayala, the Huskies leader in catches and receiving yards, and spring football star Kyle Buss would hold down two of the starting wide receiver positions. The other spot, however, has created one of the most intriguing battles during camp. Senior Tyraiq Beals and sophomore Keyion Dixon, each had at least 30 receptions during the 2017 season, have split time with the starters at almost every practice.

Beals, who caught six touchdown passes in a game as a senior in high school, has no qualms about venturing into the tough areas to secure drive-sustaining catches. Dixon is more of a big-play threat and has certainly been used on deep routes during camp. “It is not really a cutthroat battle but we know who ever is in there is going to have to do the job,” Dixon said. “We have been feeding off of each other and helping each other out.”<<
 
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Marshé Terry and Omar Fortt should be standouts on D. The O Line will be much better as will Pindell. The fact that we've identified some pretty good depth at all positions---and are way ahead of last year's "collective confusion", should give us all some confidence. Don't be shocked if we're the surprise team of the AAC this year.
 
Nostical said:
Marshé Terry and Omar Fortt should be standouts on D. The O Line will be much better as will Pindell. The fact that we've identified some pretty good depth at all positions---and are way ahead of last year's "collective confusion", should give us all some confidence. Don't be shocked if we're the surprise team of the AAC this year.
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This.
 
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Block C said:
I wouldn’t be surprised to see more heart out there this season. This team wants to turn it around
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It all starts with confidence in knowing your assignments. The year 2 guys should have a much better understanding of the defense which should help a lot.

I still think 4 wins would be a good season though. Everyone saying 6 is just setting themselves up for disappointment
 
JMick said:
It all starts with confidence in knowing your assignments.
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This. Don't try to be a hero and get caught out of position. Know your reads and be where you are supposed to be. This alone would make a big difference for us.
 
JMick said:
It all starts with confidence in knowing your assignments. The year 2 guys should have a much better understanding of the defense which should help a lot.

I still think 4 wins would be a good season though. Everyone saying 6 is just setting themselves up for disappointment
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So in life you should set up low enough expectations such that you don't disappoint yourself? Nah. Expect to win every game and let the chips fall where they may. I expect a bowl team. It's not like you have to go undefeated to get there, just win half the time. So, yeah I'll be disappointed if UConn doesn't get there, so what. I was disappointed in 3-9 last year, could have been 5-7 or 0-12 (based on 5 games decided by touchdown or less); would it have been better if I expected 2-10 and we overachieved.
 
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Nostical said:
Marshé Terry and Omar Fortt should be standouts on D. The O Line will be much better as will Pindell. The fact that we've identified some pretty good depth at all positions---and are way ahead of last year's "collective confusion", should give us all some confidence. Don't be shocked if we're the surprise team of the AAC this year.
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Isn't the entire basis of being the surprise team of the year that, if it happens, you are supposed to be surprised?
 
CL82 said:
Damn it's getting harder and harder to keep my expectations in check.
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Its happening to me too, but then I’m reminded how young they will be on D. Looking forward to the UCF game with guarded anticipation.
 
I agree
JMick said:
It all starts with confidence in knowing your assignments. The year 2 guys should have a much better understanding of the defense which should help a lot.

I still think 4 wins would be a good season though. Everyone saying 6 is just setting themselves up for disappointment
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