Game Week 2022 - UConn @ Utah State Aggies (Saturday 8/27/22 @ 4p EST on FS1)

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Appears they went with the approach of spending as little time at Altitude as possible to overcome the toll it takes on your body. This was mentioned in a different thread is the best approach. I would think Mora knows how to deal well with altitude since he frequents sun valley so much.

Just returned from 5K up to 14K feet. Not a 20ish year old, well-tuned athlete, but managed just fine during multiple 5K hikes. A few others at 12K+ after several days adjustment, tail kicked. Sleet unhelpful at 13-14K.

Go get 'em Huskies. Connecticut Agricultural College for the massive, fellow Land Grant Aggies upset.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

SLC Deseret News coverage:

Utah State vs. UConn: How to watch, listen to or stream the game

www.deseret.com

 

[Exit 4]

About 23.4 hrs to go... just saying.

At this time tomorrow the wait is over as the game is well underway.

 

[Exit 4]

 

[Waquoit]

This supports the theory that Spanos is out for personal reasons and not because of personality conflicts. It still could be both, but this sounds like it's more about the personal side.

Mebbe. Then Mora says, "But it’s a great collaboration right now. These guys are outstanding. They’re the best young coaches I’ve ever been around. They’ve unbelievable. And they’re great people. The players love them and they love the players.” That's a lotta love right there. I'm still in the schism camp, I think Mora picked a side and moved on.

 

[Exit 4]

Just returned from 5K up to 14K feet. Not a 20ish year old, well-tuned athlete, but managed just fine during multiple 5K hikes. A few others at 12K+ after several days adjustment, tail kicked. Sleet unhelpful at 13-14K.

Go get 'em Huskies. Connecticut Agricultural College for the massive, fellow Land Grant Aggies upset.

Impressive with your high altitude hikes- those aren’t easy without training

 

[huskymedic]

 

[WNConn]

Impressive with your high altitude hikes- those aren’t easy without training

I was at 14k a couple weeks back for just thirty minutes. I’m 29 and relatively fit, and I felt shortness of breath and some brain fog. Definitely not easy! But I think the guys should be ok at 4 and change. That’s pretty minimal.

 

[jdb50]

Our heat and humidity is quite stressful. Playing in 15% humidity should cancel out the elevation issue. Much better environment than the heat at Fresno last year.

 

[ktuck911]

man oh man it's gonna be great to have a stadium again back in Storrs (one day).. Utah State has a pretty decent venue

 

[Dizzy21]

Our heat and humidity is quite stressful. Playing in 15% humidity should cancel out the elevation issue. Much better environment than the heat at Fresno last year.

The lack of humidity is tough a lot of times. Do not underestimate a dry mouth from altitude combined with desert.

 

[navery12]

Still no word officially on a starting QB right?

 

[Hoophound]

man oh man it's gonna be great to have a stadium again back in Storrs (one day).. Utah State has a pretty decent venue

Nah. I love the Rent. We are in a large market in the big scheme of things. Putting the stadium in East Hartford is just fine. Right in the middle of millions of people.

 

[cttxus]

I assume we should use the UConn Football Chat room for game time chatter? Teeing that up here for the new BYers.

 

[cullaville]

Please, please, please tell me the equipment managers will bring the right cleats for the players.

Don't want to lose a game like last year against Fresno St where the wrong shoes led to a UConn loss.

I don't think the shoes were the issue, score was 45 - 0

 

[Hoophound]

I don't think the shoes were the issue, score was 45 - 0

Yeah. Thanks for the keen observation. Assume sarcasm when on this board.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

If UConn wins it will be one of the most important games in UConn's history.

 

[huskymedic]

-> Prediction: Even in a tune-up game like this one, Utah State should consider it a derogatory mark on its record if UConn manages to so much as sniff the end zone. Bonner will cook, the lines will be strong, and it should be an all-in-all celebratory opening to the season at Maverik.

Score: Utah State 45, UConn 3 <-

 

[Kemba429]

New season, new staff, new team. Dont care too much about the MOV by Utah St. I just want at least one TD. Cant go b2b shutouts to start the season. CCSU week 1 I want to see complete competence on both sides of the ball and a W.

 

[BoukofJames]

-> Prediction: Even in a tune-up game like this one, Utah State should consider it a derogatory mark on its record if UConn manages to so much as sniff the end zone. Bonner will cook, the lines will be strong, and it should be an all-in-all celebratory opening to the season at Maverik.

Score: Utah State 45, UConn 3 <-

Can’t wait for a Keelan Marion 60 yard TD in this fool’s eyeballs

 

[84025Aggie]

-> Prediction: Even in a tune-up game like this one, Utah State should consider it a derogatory mark on its record if UConn manages to so much as sniff the end zone. Bonner will cook, the lines will be strong, and it should be an all-in-all celebratory opening to the season at Maverik.

Score: Utah State 45, UConn 3 <-

I would not pay much attention to the MW wire folks. Last year when the Aggies were winning every week they would consistently rank the Aggies like 7th in the conference even though the Aggies kept winning and eventually won the conference championship. I know UCONN was bad last year, but I have a feeling it is going to be a battle tomorrow. Still think the Aggies win, but expect a much tougher game than what the odds are showing.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

We are their warm-up game. Let's give them a huge surprise.

Utah State begins its encore season with 'warmup' against UConn

Utah State looks to defend its Mountain West championship as it takes the field in Week 0 against Connecticut.

www.ksl.com

 

[Stinger92860]

I was at 14k a couple weeks back for just thirty minutes. I’m 29 and relatively fit, and I felt shortness of breath and some brain fog. Definitely not easy! But I think the guys should be ok at 4 and change. That’s pretty minimal.

I’ve never been that high up. A few years ago I hiked up Mount Aetna in Sicily in my 50’s. I believe I got up over 9,000 feet. I was in very good road cycle shape at the time and felt just fine. The hike down was more of a problem on steep sections,due to slipping on the volcanic dust. The view was amazing.

 

[Stinger92860]

-> Prediction: Even in a tune-up game like this one, Utah State should consider it a derogatory mark on its record if UConn manages to so much as sniff the end zone. Bonner will cook, the lines will be strong, and it should be an all-in-all celebratory opening to the season at Maverik.

Score: Utah State 45, UConn 3 <-

total disrespect, but I understand the view based on recent history.

remember Leicester City!!

 

[huskymedic]