Game Week 2025: UConn v. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (Saturday 8/30/25 @2p on WWAX/UConn+ with Audio on Varsity Network & FoxSports 97.9) | Page 3 | The Boneyard

Game Week 2025: UConn v. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (Saturday 8/30/25 @2p on WWAX/UConn+ with Audio on Varsity Network & FoxSports 97.9)

Series History
This will be the 5th all-time meeting between CCSU and UConn in football and the Huskies lead the series 4-0. Central has played all of the games on the road, and only once have the schools competed in the same NCAA Division/Subdivision. The 1995 UConn team finished the season with a 8-3 record and were ranked #23 in the Final Sports Network I-AA Poll.

All-Time Meetings
2022 - CCSU (FCS) 3, UConn (FBS) 28 - at East Hartford
1995 - CCSU (I-AA) 9, UConn (I-AA) 54 - at Storrs
1989 - CCSU (D-II) 9, UConn (I-AA) 27 - at Storrs
1986 - CCSU (D-II) 9, UConn (I-AA) 20 - at Storrs
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
yes seriously. I know you are old like me..but there aren’t many uses for print outs anymore.
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The point is you're not looking at a post or other social media release from the school. Our first glimpses of the depth chart come from reporters who are handed it at a press conference and, for speed, take a photo of it with their cell phone and post it.
 
A few Depth Chart observations.

It appears our deepest position groups could be QB, TE and WR. You have to really like what we're bringing back at the first two positions and what we've added at WR. We're going to give DB's fits when these guys rotate in and out. Of course you never want to test that depth at QB if you have a proven starter.

OL is a questionmark. Starters should be able to hold their own against most opponents. We have some younger guys that can step in if needed but at what level? Interesting that the starting guards and tackles seem to mirror each other in terms of height and weight. We're not huge up front but I think at guard we're big enough and sometimes quickness is an advantage. Our Center doesn't drop off significantly in size which is good. When your center gets blown up all day your offense gets blown up with it.

RB seems solid. We have enough ability and experience to take advantage of blocking if it's there, shake off tackles and run past a few guys. It's not lightning speed but more than adequate.

Defense is where we see a larger influx of Portal guys. DL is the most obvious turnover group. Fortunately it's more of a plug and play position than some of the others. This is where you hope one or two guys step up as disruptors. I'll trust the Coaches have found some answers. We look deep but is there enough quality to rotate in the 2's to keep everyone fresh? That's important in a close game in the fourth qtr.

At LB and DB we see a lot of portal guys. Most are backups, for now. I think we've upgraded the talent and depth but the progress in learning the system has Coaches leaning towards the guys that have been here. When new guys learn their assignments I feel like we're going to see one or two move into starting roles.

No Frosh among the starters but one guy caught my eye while watching highlights was Suchanic. He is quick and seems to be like glue in one v one coverage. And no one seemed to get separation. Just highlights but if we do see a Freshman get some minutes I'd be fascinated to see what he can do.

I don't think this defense falls back from last year but early in the season the influx of new guys will be a challenge for the staff to manage. Once that's settled we should be tough and I don't think that big hole at LB exists as it did in recent years. DB could be our strength, but we'll need to scheme some pressure to take advantage of that.

Overall the talent level is probably equal to last year at the starting positions but depth should be better. In my mind we go as far as the OL takes us. But I think Coach Sammis has grown in all aspects and he'll have them prepared to their capabilities. The rest is up to their preparation and work output. In the portal era the old saying "that's why they play the games" has never been more true. It's really hard to know what you've got until they take the field.
 
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TheDrifter75 said:
Hopefully UConn covers the over on their own.
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I don't think our coaches want to run up the score on CCSU or give Cuse any reason to take us more seriously than they otherwise would. Suspect we keep posession and it will be tough for CCSU to put up many points. So covering the over (50?) on our own minus maybe 10 points sounds about right but the priority will be sorting our roster not dropping 40+ on CCSU.
 
huskymedic said:
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"Shake those keys." I have never thought that keys make much noise at all. With the advent of keyless ignition and smart door locks, there are fewer and fewer keys to shake. Would rather have them just say "get up and get loud" as one idiot like me yelling will drown out a hundred key-shakers.
 
HuskiesFan1014 said:
"Shake those keys." I have never thought that keys make much noise at all. With the advent of keyless ignition and smart door locks, there are fewer and fewer keys to shake. Would rather have them just say "get up and get loud" as one idiot like me yelling will drown out a hundred key-shakers.
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Not sure when cowbells fell out of fashion. The keys never really caught on with me. All I remember growing up from pop-warner through high school in CT was cowbells at football games. Especially for what started as and continues to be an Ag school in New England.
 
HuskiesFan1014 said:
"Shake those keys." I have never thought that keys make much noise at all. With the advent of keyless ignition and smart door locks, there are fewer and fewer keys to shake. Would rather have them just say "get up and get loud" as one idiot like me yelling will drown out a hundred key-shakers.
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I always laugh to myself when people start jingling their keys. It’s so quiet.
 
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TMB4405 said:
I think its ridiculous. But in addition to yelling I pull my keys out and jingle them. I guess I am a follower.
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I feel like people yell less when they pull the keys out. But you probably subconsciously understood it was quieter without yelling.
 
Jimdish255 said:
A few Depth Chart observations.

It appears our deepest position groups could be QB, TE and WR. You have to really like what we're bringing back at the first two positions and what we've added at WR. We're going to give DB's fits when these guys rotate in and out. Of course you never want to test that depth at QB if you have a proven starter.

OL is a questionmark. Starters should be able to hold their own against most opponents. We have some younger guys that can step in if needed but at what level? Interesting that the starting guards and tackles seem to mirror each other in terms of height and weight. We're not huge up front but I think at guard we're big enough and sometimes quickness is an advantage. Our Center doesn't drop off significantly in size which is good. When your center gets blown up all day your offense gets blown up with it.

RB seems solid. We have enough ability and experience to take advantage of blocking if it's there, shake off tackles and run past a few guys. It's not lightning speed but more than adequate.

Defense is where we see a larger influx of Portal guys. DL is the most obvious turnover group. Fortunately it's more of a plug and play position than some of the others. This is where you hope one or two guys step up as disruptors. I'll trust the Coaches have found some answers. We look deep but is there enough quality to rotate in the 2's to keep everyone fresh? That's important in a close game in the fourth qtr.

At LB and DB we see a lot of portal guys. Most are backups, for now. I think we've upgraded the talent and depth but the progress in learning the system has Coaches leaning towards the guys that have been here. When new guys learn their assignments I feel like we're going to see one or two move into starting roles.

No Frosh among the starters but one guy caught my eye while watching highlights was Suchanic. He is quick and seems to be like glue in one v one coverage. And no one seemed to get separation. Just highlights but if we do see a Freshman get some minutes I'd be fascinated to see what he can do.

I don't think this defense falls back from last year but early in the season the influx of new guys will be a challenge for the staff to manage. Once that's settled we should be tough and I don't think that big hole at LB exists as it did in recent years. DB could be our strength, but we'll need to scheme some pressure to take advantage of that.

Overall the talent level is probably equal to last year at the starting positions but depth should be better. In my mind we go as far as the OL takes us. But I think Coach Sammis has grown in all aspects and he'll have them prepared to their capabilities. The rest is up to their preparation and work output. In the portal era the old saying "that's why they play the games" has never been more true. It's really hard to know what you've got until they take the field.
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I most worried about the offensive line and the offensive line depth. You can have the best skill players in the country but if the line doesn't protect and open holes, the skill players are going nowhere. The starting 5 seem to be OK but still somewhat unproven. The depth concerns me because it is hard to make it though a season without some injury at OL. They might be totally fine, but I worry there the most.

I am not as concerned about the defense. Last year we had returning players but a new defensive scheme. This year we have a returning defensive scheme but new players. I see that as the exact same thing. As long as the talent is there, which it seems to be, the defense should be as good as it was last season.
 
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Marbles90 said:
I most worried about the offensive line and the offensive line depth. You can have the best skill players in the country but if the line doesn't protect and open holes, the skill players are going nowhere. The starting 5 seem to be OK but still somewhat unproven. The depth concerns me because it is hard to make it though a season without some injury at OL. They might be totally fine, but I worry there the most.

I am not as concerned about the defense. Last year we had returning players but a new defensive scheme. This year we have a returning defensive scheme but new players. I see that as the exact same thing. As long as the talent is there, which it seems to be, the defense should be as good as it was last season.
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Last week Mora mentions Ty Chan by name as one of the starters and this week his name is nowhere on the depth chart and no mention of injuries. Sure do wish someone who covers the team would ask a question about Chan.
 
CCSU97 said:
Some friendly trolling from your in-state "rivals" from across the river. We really need a trophy for this game!!!!!! 😁

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According the ESPN they have a 2% chance of winning
 
Chin Diesel said:
Last week Mora mentions Ty Chan by name as one of the starters and this week his name is nowhere on the depth chart and no mention of injuries. Sure do wish someone who covers the team would ask a question about Chan.
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Where IS this week's depth chart, btw?
 
RSTuthill said:
Where IS this week's depth chart, btw?
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In this thread back a bit:

huskymedic said:
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huskymedic said:
UConn Game Notes for CCSU (w/ 2 Deep)

CCSU Game Notes for UConn

Media Coverage:

Television: WWAX, UConn+
(pxp) Randy Brochu
(analyst) Marc Robbins
(sideline) Joe Zone

Radio: UConn Sports Network from Learfield
(pxp) Mike Crispino
(color) Wayne Norman
(sideline) Adam Giardino

- Flagship Station - Fox Sports 97-9 FM (Hartford)

- Affiliates - WAVZ 1300 AM (New Haven), WGCH 1490 AM (Greenwich), WILI 1400 AM/95.3FM, (Willimantic); WICH 1310 AM/94.5 FM (Norwich-New London)

Online: The Varsity Network App

SIriusXM 383
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RSTuthill said:
Where IS this week's depth chart, btw?
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Depth Chart - 2025 - CCSU.jpg
 
Chin Diesel said:
Last week Mora mentions Ty Chan by name as one of the starters and this week his name is nowhere on the depth chart and no mention of injuries. Sure do wish someone who covers the team would ask a question about Chan.
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I wonder if he is dinged up enough that he did not land on the 2 deep for this week. Mara stated that only one player on the two deep was hurt. He didn't include players that were not on the 2 deep in his statement. Early in the summer camp we heard that Chan was playing left tackle. At the end of camp we heard he was playing left guard. Maybe he hasn't mastered our blocking system yet. It will be interesting if we see him play on Saturday.
 
I have a gold parking pass I'm looking to swap with a blue pass if anyone is interested PM me. Have a large group going and the rest have blue passes so would like to park with them. Thanks

Edit: Pass was claimed
 
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I know it's a little off topic but I'm saying it anyways... I sure hope that the 3 frosh DLinemen (Nykobi Brown #17, Aubrey Melvin #93, and Delano Brown #99) develop into a core group of our DL during their maturation process here...
 
HuskiesFan1014 said:
"Shake those keys." I have never thought that keys make much noise at all. With the advent of keyless ignition and smart door locks, there are fewer and fewer keys to shake. Would rather have them just say "get up and get loud" as one idiot like me yelling will drown out a hundred key-shakers.
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I respect the logic here, but it’s also about unity and pageantry. We don’t have many traditions and I’m not about to look down my nose at this one.

My question: Why not both yelling and keys?
 
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