Game Week - UConn @ ECU (Noon on ESPNews)

[31GuardTrap]

He doubled back and tried to clarify what he meant to Mike Anthony by saying "We think the passing game changes at the 22-yard line" - probably based on some statistical mumbo jumbo he read. He shares too much info without context (and no followup by media) that leaves people scratching their heads and azzes. He'd probably be cool to sit w/ over beers and discuss football strategy with but his sound bites suck.

He's a chardonnay guy. He also consumes imported Italian bottled water. Best you don't ask how I know this but yeah...1x1 in a fairly relaxed setting he can have a decent conversation. Have chatted with him about some of his past experiences, Bret Bielema and why he chose Mulberry Street as his favorite pizza place. Not once did his hair fall out of place.

 

[Sprague03]

Some interesting stats about the game Saturday. Keys to success aren't necessarily passing the football to Noel Thomas every single time. Hopefully, Hergey's return changes this.

Mike CouzensESPN College Football :
Ever wondered if penalties correlate to success? Not necessarily. ECU and UConn are tied for 4th fewest (28 flags) in FBS and have a combined one conference win. Ohio State, Utah, and UNC are all in the Top 25 and rank 103rd or worse in total penalties.

Intriguing offensive disparity in Saturday's ECU-UConn game (12ET, ESPNews): UConn's Noel Thomas and ECU's Zay Jones, respectively, have the two largest gaps between them and their next closest teammate when it comes to catches. Thomas is 60 ahead of his next teammate, and Jones' FBS-leading 95, is 59 ahead of his next closest teammate.

 

[Sprague03]

I'm going to make a projection. UConn wins 21-17. No way either team scores more than 24 points in this one. UConn will have 5 Red Zone appearances, going for it on 4th down each time, converting on 3 of them.

UConn won't score more than 24 points the rest of the season..

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Um isn't the news here that Diaco has for some reason decided the red zone is the 22 yard line? What planet is he from?

I knew of a couple NFL coaches (a few years back) who felt that once you had a first down inside the opponent's 25 you were in the red zone. Perhaps he's splitting the difference.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Joe D'Ambrosio@JoeDSports 2 hours ago · Connecticut
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[jbdphi]

I figured it would be something dumb like that's the yard line where FGs are under 40 yards and
field goals under 40 yards are made 3x more often than field goals over 40 yards lumping 53 yards in with 40 and 39 in with 22.

You never know, he might be thinking in meters. After all, 20 meters is around 22 yards. I have to do this conversion every time I play golf.

 

[jdb50]

At least he is not calling it the green zone like Coughlin did. I hated that especially as he crapped out the last 4 years. In regards to the conFliCt and lack of respect. UCF beat us in soccer too as did USF. Not a good run we are on. I am waiting to see what happens during the hoops season.

 

[huskymedic]

Noel Thomas@NoelThomas05 26 mins ago
You have to believe in yourself even when no one else does

 

[huskymedic]

Louie Benjamin@PFF_Louie 1 min ago
best graded @American_FB EDGE so far
H. Reddick, Temple
L. Carrezola, Uconn
T. Bowser, Houston
A. Aruna, Tulane
P. Martin-Oguike, Temple


Published on Oct 24, 2016
Junior Linebacker Luke Carrezola always has his motor running on high. After suffering an injury his freshman season, Carrezola found himself as a player, and explains the mentality a linebacker must have in order to be successful.

 

[Ldandy]

Bob needs to pretend that the ConFLiCT is dead and the trophy is buried in a landfill outside of Storrs. Secretly he could bring it with him to Orlando next year. After Uconn steals the win on UCF's Field, Bob suddenly surprises everybody by unveiling that his prize still lives. When they interview him on the field he just looks dead into the camera while clutching the trophy. "Foolish Knights, The ConFLiCT was NEVER off." He then turns and walks away. Dude would be a legend.

 

[huskymedic]

Ken Davis: UConn Scrambling To Keep Bowl Hopes Alive

 

[tiger8mush]

UConn's Noel Thomas and ECU's Zay Jones, respectively, have the two largest gaps between them and their next closest teammate when it comes to catches. Thomas is 60 ahead of his next teammate, and Jones' FBS-leading 95, is 59 ahead of his next closest teammate.

Jhavon should follow WR Jones all day, and play underneath, and get safety help over the top. Force ECU to throw to the other receivers.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Bob needs to pretend that the ConFLiCT is dead and the trophy is buried in a landfill outside of Storrs. Secretly he could bring it with him to Orlando next year. After Uconn steals the win on UCF's Field, Bob suddenly surprises everybody by unveiling that his prize still lives. When they interview him on the field he just looks dead into the camera while clutching the trophy. "Foolish Knights, The ConFLiCT was NEVER off." He then turns and walks away. Dude would be a legend.

Would be great. diaco is becoming a legend on barstool sports. I hope they try to interview him. would be hilarious

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony/Courant Game Capsule: Capsule: UConn (3-5) At East Carolina (2-5)

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony/Courant Game Capsule: Capsule: UConn (3-5) At East Carolina (2-5)

Mike Anthony: UConn-ECU Game Pits Two Struggling Teams Looking To Salvage Season

 

[huskymedic]

G. Keefe @ The Day:UConn and East Carolina collide in battle of slumping football teams

 

[huskymedic]

Fuller/NHR: UConn at East Carolina football: 5 things to watch

 

[huskymedic]

Fuller/NHR: UConn at East Carolina football: 5 things to watch

Fuller: UConn safety Obi Melifonwu closing in on career milestones

>>Melifonwu, a senior safety, is set to make his 44th career start which would tie Darius Butler, Dahna Deleston and Roy Hopkins for the most by a DB in UConn history. Melifonwu also needs three tackles to become the 15th Husky — and first non linebacker — to record 300 career tackles.<<

 

[ZOOCONN]

These guys think a little highly of themselves.

the crazy thing is that everyone in the AAC feels this way. everyone is better than everyone else...

 

[ZOOCONN]

Louie Benjamin@PFF_Louie 1 min ago
best graded @American_FB EDGE so far
H. Reddick, Temple
L. Carrezola, Uconn
T. Bowser, Houston
A. Aruna, Tulane
P. Martin-Oguike, Temple


Published on Oct 24, 2016
Junior Linebacker Luke Carrezola always has his motor running on high. After suffering an injury his freshman season, Carrezola found himself as a player, and explains the mentality a linebacker must have in order to be successful.

shoe in for captain next yr

 

[ZOOCONN]

Would be great. diaco is becoming a legend on barstool sports. I hope they try to interview him. would be hilarious

legend is one way to put it lol portnose called him the worst coach in football in that rundown too lol

 

[huskymedic]

ThisIsUConnCountry@MattSchonvisky 1 hour ago
NFL scouts in the house today: Chargers, Steelers, 49ers & Chiefs #UConnFootball

 

[SubbaBub]

We believe Noel, it's why we are angry.

Noel Thomas@NoelThomas05 26 mins ago
You have to believe in yourself even when no one else does

 

[huskymedic]

Louie Benjamin@PFF_Louie 1 min ago
Noel Thomas Jr. has caught 8 of 9 catchable passes thrown at him 20+ yards downfield His 2.82 yards per route run ranks 3rd in AAC