Game Week 2022 - UConn v. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (Saturday 9/3/22 @ Noon on CW20 & Fox61+)

[Huskyforlife]

Drayton is still making his way back from his knees injury and I think Flynn is going to surprise people given the chance.

For Zions sake, I hope you’re right. But I’d still like to see our recruited athletes get healthy and show out.

 

[pepband99]

Starting a former walk on at receiver isn’t great. Disappointing Drayton couldn’t beat him out. Gotta get Fitz healthy asap.

Did Marcus Easley cease to exist?

 

[RSTuthill]

In today’s press conference Mora talked about a newer procedure that allows Roberson to do rehab while the bone heals instead of having to wait until after.

Do you mean Marion? TR had an ACL injury didn't he?

 

[mikedog10]

Do you mean Marion? TR had an ACL injury didn't he?

You’re right, I got them mixed up. Too many injuries already! Stay healthy dogs

 

[Dizzy21]

People- don’t read too too too much into staters vs back up. Game one from Mora already showed he is a rotation guy for many positions. Plus- Sometimes coaches give dudes the honor of starter status and then the actually snap count is rather different by the end of the game. And- we are rarely privy to the true health report of any player. I think by mid season we will see Harrison, Bush, Drayton and E. Williams making plays out there if they healthy.

May have been more of a rotation guy due to the conditions so everyone didn't get wiped out.

 

[HuskyNan]

Great team ambassador

 

[huskymedic]

Quick noticeable changes/additions: QB Zion Turner and no “or”, RB Nate Carter and RB/KR/PR Brian Brewton, WR Jacob Flynn and DL Collin McCarthy.

UConn football depth chart & breakdown for CCSU Blue Devils

Injuries have forced changes at key positions for the Huskies.

www.theuconnblog.com

 

[huskymedic]

Alternate access link here <-

 

[huskymedic]

Coach sez “All Blue Saturday… Blue helmet, blue Jersey, blue pants, blue cleats”

 

[KembaKek]

Full blue.. Nice! I wasn't a big fan of the white pants with the blue jerseys

 

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[HuskyNan]

 

[Exit 4]

Ralph Russo's pod touches on the UConn-Utah St game around the 44 min 36 second mark with some sardonic comments. Then stick through the rest because they go on to bring up this week's game and in the process belittles the value of a CCSU degree and then spend much of the rest of the remaining 8 or so mins in the show trying to walk it back.

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[CCSUblue]

Ralph Russo's pod touches on the UConn-Utah St game around the 44 min 36 second mark with some sardonic comments. Then stick through the rest because they go on to bring up this week's game and in the process belittles the value of a CCSU degree and then spend much of the rest of the remaining 8 or so mins in the show trying to walk it back.

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Paul must have been jilted by someone in CT. I listened to this yesterday and was pretty put off on how much he went after both schools. Crazy to me also that they never mentioned that Scott Pioli is an alum. Sad that Ralph just sits there laughing the whole time.

 

[Exit 4]

Paul must have been jilted by someone in CT. I listened to this yesterday and was pretty put off on how much he went after both schools. Crazy to me also that they never mentioned that Scott Pioli is an alum. Sad that Ralph just sits there laughing the whole time.

Yes, but par for the course with respect to national views however.

 

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[HuskiesFan1014]

I can't wait to see him show his stuff. Hopefully he gets targeted enough for that to happen. Kid's got talent.

 

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[HuskiesFan1014]

He certainly has no confidence issues. That's refreshing to see. When he finds his stride, he's going to be fun to watch. Hope the gears mesh well for him this week and we get to see what he's capable of.

 

[Palatine]

Did Marcus Easley cease to exist?

And Shaun Feldeison, and Brian Sparks, and Mason Donaldson. All were big contributors. Feldeison was a captain.

 

[CCSU97]

Mike Anthony with a CCSU-focused game preview article.

‘Great opportunity’: Central Connecticut embraces challenge of opening season against UConn football team

The UConn football team will host Central Connecticut in its home opener, the first game for Jim Mora at Rentschler Field, Saturday in East Hartford.

www.stamfordadvocate.com

Also, last night a NEC team and a former one from last season both lost their FBS games in OT:

Saint Francis -23
Akron - 30
FINAL/OT

Bryant - 37
Florida Intl' - 38
FINAL/OT

SFU was picked 3rd in the NEC, one spot ahead of the Blue Devils. Bryant, which moved to the Big South in football (and America East in other sports), would have likely been picked 3rd in the NEC behind Sacred Heart and Duquesne.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn & CCSU Game Notes finally available and linked in original post above…

 

[CCSU97]

From the Courant post-game coverage:

"I just don't understand it," (UConn AD) Toner said, looking at the crowd of 7,529 - which is 8,671 short of capacity. "What does it take?"

The most vocal fans were in the Central section on the east end. They yelled the loudest when the Blue Devils took a 3-0 lead and then a 9-6 lead in the first quarter. They also gave the team a standing ovation when it left the field at halftime, trailing only 12-9.