FIU Post Game Thread

[uconnyankee]

On TV 28k looks about right

Didn’t look too far off from 30K.
But, it wasn’t a quality 30K.
No juice, no intensity, and somewhat pre-occupied with something other than the game.

I think that was the only fault today. Maybe it was the heat. team was clicking, defense was making big plays, and offense was moving ball in big chunks. Crowd barely seemed to care or take notice. Was like a bunch of people hanging out and someone had game on in the background.

 

[JMick]

On a side note…CBSSN continues to be much better than ESPN+. They weren’t perfect, but at least it felt like a professional operation.

This year. The women's bball announcer who didn't know anything about football was awesome but not in a good way. Would still take it over ESPN+

 

[freescooter]

Didn’t look too far off from 30K.
But, it wasn’t a quality 30K.
No juice, no intensity, and somewhat pre-occupied with something other than the game.

I think that was the only fault today. Maybe it was the heat. team was clicking, defense was making big plays, and offense was moving ball in big chunks. Crowd barely seemed to care or take notice. Was like a bunch of people hanging out and someone had game on in the background.

When the game is over at halftime it is tough to keep the intensity up.

 

[uconnyankee]

Great win. FIU is a really, really bad team -- but we did what we were supposed to against a really bad team and then some.

I hope all the people who want Fagnano benched will finally shut up.

Wish we could put more butts in the seats - a win like this will help!

This FIU team lost to Penn State by 34.

 

[uconnyankee]

When the game is over at halftime it is tough to keep the intensity up.

Keep up the intensity suggests there was some intensity in the first half.

Maybe the last three minutes people became a little louder but it was pretty weak overall for what I’ve seen at the Rent.

 

[ZooCougar]

Not sure why you are trying to take a victory lap when last year you were on record saying Welliver should be the starter and that we were a 4-8 team.

Never said that. I said the team believed in him. And the team was wrong.

 

[How Sway?!]

Never said that. I said the team believed in him. And the team was wrong.

 

[RSTuthill]

The Boneyard has finally taught me the difference between a fan and an analyst. What is that difference? An analyst is a poster who likes the sound of his own voice more than he likes "his" team.

It's a long season yet. Btw, the term is fanboy.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

It's so weird to think of passing as the team's strength, but they are a good offense.

Shouldn't be. UConn is just finding what the modern college looks like. UC onn IS a passing team.

 

[ZooCougar]

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Oh yeah before the season. Big whoop. And I said that after many players had voiced their opinions. After the season started I said Fagnano should play over Evers. You must be butt hurt I was right about that too..

Welliver still throws a better ball than Evers. Cope with it.

 

[RSTuthill]

Loved the endorphins on offer for the taking today. As I said before on another thread, we stayed to the very last snap to take in the ambiance of a huge win, when somehow the spread was only 7.5, with the few stragglers still left, basked in the unseasonably warm air of the early evening on the way back to the Aircraft Club and the quick unimpeded exit as one of the last cars to leave on the lot. But I also have to say that there are days ahead later this season when the opponent is of a different calibre and most of us will be here again gnashing our teeth on the day after. And if you looked closely today you could see the seeds of things that better teams will certainly exploit, at least more consistently. But far be it from me to harsh your mellow or deny you warm feelings. Enjoy.

 

[RedStickHusky]

It's a long season yet. Btw, the term is fanboy.

Fanboy might be the analyst's term.

 

[UConnDan97]

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It's always fun when the Boneyard makes it easy to find the receipts...

 

[ZooCougar]

It's always fun when the Boneyard makes it easy to find the receipts...

Don't tempt me.

 

[UCFBfan]

I only caught parts of the game because I was in RI at my kids softball tournament. Did they pull Joe and give Evers significant time? Or just a drive? I heard most of the 3Q but was hoping they’d let Nick play the whole 4th. Did that happen?

Overall looks like a solid win with all aspects finally clicking!

 

[ZooCougar]

I only caught parts of the game because I was in RI at my kids softball tournament. Did they pull Joe and give Evers significant time? Or just a drive? I heard most of the 3Q but was hoping they’d let Nick play the whole 4th. Did that happen?

Overall looks like a solid win with all aspects finally clicking!

No. Evers got a drive or two and then Farrar played a drive. Evers came back in for one more short drive after the defense had an INT. And then one more drive with less than a minute.

 

[UConnDan97]

Don't tempt me.

To do what??

 

[rich1122]

Only a couple of plays. The QB kid from VA is fast.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Chris Parker contributed at WR today. Not sure if he has played earlier this year. Ar Right guard, Tamarus Walker got a series in the 2nd qtr and looked good. Not only a big win, but more players in the mix.
Finally, the time out at the end of the game so Soren Rief could get a 2nd carry shows how special Mora is and how lucky we are to have him!

 

[RSTuthill]

Did they pull Joe and give Evers significant time? Or just a drive? I heard most of the 3Q but was hoping they’d let Nick play the whole 4th. Did that happen?

Hehehe, you are talking about a part of the game when most of us were not keeping track of who played how much. I remember suddenly realizing when they got the ball back, Evers came in and got a first down and then the drive stalled. He must have played more downs than that though, I recall the Neider play, but he threw incomplete. And I remember Farrar came in, and I said who the heck is number 8 (and had to look him up)? I was impressed by his seeming confidence and his throwing mechanics. But overall by then I was talking to my wife and keeping the binoculars on the play of both lines.

 

[Purple Stein]

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Keep up the intensity suggests there was some intensity in the first half.

Maybe the last three minutes people became a little louder but it was pretty weak overall for what I’ve seen at the Rent.

Crowd at the Rent shows up late and leaves early.

Tough to get people to stick around to the end of a game like today, obviously. But we do have an atmosphere problem, IMHO. UConn knows it and you can feel them working on the gameday experience.

 

[RSTuthill]

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Crowd at the Rent shows up late and leaves early.

Tough to get people to stick around to the end of a game like today, obviously. But we do have an atmosphere problem, IMHO. UConn knows it and you can feel them working on the gameday experience.

My impression walking in was there there was a massive tailgate turnout because of the weather but a fair portion didn't bother with the game because the weather was so nice.

 

[Purple Stein]

Haven't seen this elsewhere in this thread but looks like the kid from FIU with the scary injury is in the hospital in stable condition.

 

[CL82]

I was going to raise that very point. I mean, he missed 5 and only through for 4 tds and 0 interceptions. He stinks. 😷

Just 4? Pssh.

 

[LIUCHusky]

This FIU team lost to Penn State by 34.

They were only down 10-0 at the half.

 

[HobokenHusky]

Went to the game - great tailgate, beautiful day and then went inside and watched complete domination. Crowd was into it and loud until it was out of hand.

It’s not on campus which obviously isn’t ideal for college, but if we ever get into a major conference with a competitive team the Rent will turn into a great NFL style game day experience. The tailgate scene is great as it is. Just hard to get amped up for FIU and the like.

 

[JMick]

I only caught parts of the game because I was in RI at my kids softball tournament. Did they pull Joe and give Evers significant time? Or just a drive? I heard most of the 3Q but was hoping they’d let Nick play the whole 4th. Did that happen?

Overall looks like a solid win with all aspects finally clicking!

Evers got to run a modified single wing offense. It was interesting that we spent any time on learning that...

 

[businesslawyer]

On a side note…CBSSN continues to be much better than ESPN+. They weren’t perfect, but at least it felt like a professional operation.

Strange comment, so let’s try again. CBSSN is produced by CBS Sports. College games on ESPN plus, mostly, are produced by the individual schools. CBSSN hires announcers. ESPN plus the announcers are found and paid by the school. And, CBSSn is available on cable, satellite and streaming, while ESPN Plus is only streaming.

There is not a comparison between these two things. It’s like writing that New Haven pizza continues to be better than frozen supermarket pizza. Yes, it’s true, but why do you think you need to point it out?

 

[businesslawyer]

This year. The women's bball announcer who didn't know anything about football was awesome but not in a good way. Would still take it over ESPN+

LOL. She was not renewed. I guaranty you some exec at CBS Sports lost his year end bonus by allowing that to happen. I think she does play by play for the Washington WNBA team.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Strange comment, so let’s try again. CBSSN is produced by CBS Sports. College games on ESPN plus, mostly, are produced by the individual schools. CBSSN hires announcers. ESPN plus the announcers are found and paid by the school. And, CBSSn is available on cable, satellite and streaming, while ESPN Plus is only streaming.

There is not a comparison between these two things. It’s like writing that New Haven pizza continues to be better than frozen supermarket pizza. Yes, it’s true, but why do you think you need to point it out?

I knew someone like you would call this out. We all know how the games are produced..thanks for the lesson. Here is the bottom line…cbssn is better than espn+. That was my point. I was just making a point that you feel is obvious…and that’s ok…just move along.

You would think after a nice win..you would chill a bit…but @businesslawyer gonna @businesslawyer