Game Week 2022 - UConn v. Army West Point Black Knights (Saturday 11/19/22 @ Noon on CBSSN)

[UConnJim]

Here's why I think the line is 10. The statistical models favor Army by ~10 points, Army is 26-5 at home since 2018 (competition is a big factor), Army is not at a physical disadvantage to UConn, and UConn's defensive coaches have almost no experience facing the option. I think the only coach who has coached against Army is Diabate (LB) in 2020 when he was at MTSU and they got beat 42-0. Plus, Army has 2 fullbacks that weigh 260 lbs.

I think this is going to be a tough game for UConn.

 

[gopher2]

Mora has stated that he has never prepared for the option before. Should be interesting.

I sure hope we get film of Army's last three games so the coaching staff can see how Troy and Air Force contained the option and what UL Monroe did wrong. But I'm not sure about rules regarding film swaps.

 

[HuskyNan]

I sure hope we get film of Army's last three games so the coaching staff can see how Troy and Air Force contained the option and what UL Monroe did wrong. But I'm not sure about rules regarding film swaps.

There’s always YouTube

 

[gopher2]

There’s always YouTube

You Tube - always an option when preparing for the option, if you can tolerate the ads between plays.

 

[BugsyCT]

Ehh, couldn't find the whole game but here's some highlights of their matchup with Air Force -

 

[traitor71]

I'm wondering if we can run the ball against Army. The reason I think that's important is because if we can control the clock we can keep the defense nice a fresh. I honestly don't get this spread.

And don't turn the ball over. Never want to give a team like Army a short field. make them earn it all.

 

[Redding Husky]

I don’t get it. Army is an 8.5 (or more) point favorite in Vegas and a 4.5 point favorite per collegefootballnews. In looking at Army’s results this year, I’m underwhelmed.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Ehh, couldn't find the whole game but here's some highlights of their matchup with Air Force -

Army's offense looks really one dimensional and the running game looks very straightforward - not much in the way of triple backfield/pitching the ball. Their offensive talent looks mediocre at best. They do lay a lot of leather on their opponent - on both sides of the ball.

I'd say we need to be patient with our run game and throw a few balls downfield to Clercius, get Aaron Turner some open space, and create a couple of turnovers on defense. Totally winnable game.

 

[uconnbill]

Army's quarterback is their best runner and his passing is not good.

Would you like to see a 5-2-4 defense?

 

[Waquoit]

I'm thinking the staff started working on the plan a long time ago.

 

[gioff2323]

I don’t understand the angst over the spread. I’d think the lack of confidence in UConn would help keep the team focused. They’ve done well when folks count them out. I’m hoping the spread widens.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I don’t understand the angst over the spread. I’d think the lack of confidence in UConn would help keep the team focused. They’ve done well when folks count them out. I’m hoping the spread widens.

I don't think it's angst....it just doesn't make sense. I honestly thought the game would be a pickem...and if it was at UConn, I would think UConn would be favored.

Looking at both team's schedule and results, it's hard to understand how Army is a 10 point favorite.

 

[Patman]

the spread is not worth worrying about. we know they're going to run and do a lot of weird things. Previous eras this is a UConn weakness.

Sounds like the obvious thing to me is limit turnovers and make sure the defense doesn't get overworked. I expect the game to be mildly boring but ultimately the result is gained.

 

[RSTuthill]

Arguing about semantics. Ahhh, we are back in our comfy place. 2021.

 

[Palatine]

And don't turn the ball over. Never want to give a team like Army a short field. make them earn it all.

Hit the QB enough and they will turn the ball over. Edsall was passive versus the option and it killed is. Be aggressive. Beat up the QB. His decision making and physical ability will diminish if we make him pay.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[businesslawyer]

More computer crap telling me that I should believe computer analyses and not my eyes.

 

[huskymedic]

More computer crap telling me that I should believe computer analyses and not my eyes.

Everyone needs to have a mission in life Counselor…

 

[huskymedic]

 

[businesslawyer]

LMAO at the depth chart. Six games later, it finally shows that Malcolm Bell is starting with Wortham at CB, and it still shows us as playing a 3-4-4 which we abandoned two months ago for our 4-2-5/4-3-4, which varies based on whether Bouyer-Randle or Chris Shearin is in.

 

[Devland]

I always thought of the option like I think of the zone defense in basketball. Yes I know one is offense and one is defense. But I think they give some teams trouble because they don't see it often. It's a gimmick. If more teams played it, it wouldn't be as effective.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]