Game Week - UConn v. Purdue (Saturday 9/11/21 @ 3p on CBSSN)

[BlueDogs]

I have a feeling we are going to play tough and the game will be competitive. Why? Beats me. Just a sixth sense.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn v. Purdue Depth Chart

UConn Game Notes

Purdue Game Day/Game Notes

 

[PopcornHatKid]

 

[Jimdish255]

I hope Coach Spanos can put an emphasis on a couple of areas where Purdue might be vulnerable and maybe add a wrinkle or two to the offense that suits Steven Krajewski's skillset and mitigates our blocking issues. That would help put our guys in the best position to succeed. Would also help evaluate the extent to which Coach Spanos can adjust to situations and the extent to which Coach RE may have stifled needed innovation. It's hard to rationalize the lack of a running game even with our spotty OL play. The passing game is a little more self-evident.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[DoctorWho85]

The old Don Brown defense was fun to watch. I hope we bring back some of those blitzing packages.

I'd prefer we bring back the Orlando defense. Brown's defense was prone to getting burned by big plays. Orlando's defense was stout and was practically an immovable object.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I'd prefer we bring back the Orlando defense. Brown's defense was prone to getting burned by big plays. Orlando's defense was stout and was practically an immovable object.

Unless it faced a mobile QB....or the triple option.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Unless it faced a mobile QB....or the triple option.

Same could be said for Brown's defense.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[businesslawyer]

Unless it faced a mobile QB....or the triple option.

To be fair, for three years nobody stopped Pat White. Didn't matter who it was.

 

[Tdaley]

I'd prefer we bring back the Orlando defense. Brown's defense was prone to getting burned by big plays. Orlando's defense was stout and was practically an immovable object.

But Brown's defenses create more turnovers and gives your offense more short fields. I liked his defenses more than Orlando's defenses but I acknowledge that Orlando did a great job while he was here and is the favorite Uconn DC for many Uconn football fans.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

To be fair, for three years nobody stopped Pat White. Didn't matter who it was.

Fair point...who was the DC when navy shredded UConn so bad that Edsall wouldn't play them anymore?

 

[Blades]

Just noticed this very tragic chapter in Coach Spanos's life, that I hadn't read before. He had an older brother who also played FB for Tulsa.
Best of luck Lou, in guiding your Huskies as the season continues.

Lou Spanos says Gus is still watching over his trek through life​

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I have a feeling we are going to play tough and the game will be competitive. Why? Beats me. Just a sixth sense.

I’m with ya on this.

 

[UConnDan97]

I’m with ya on this.

So am I...

 

[WestCoastHusky]

None of us has any idea what to expect tomorrow, but at least there is some anticipation vs. the usual

I have a feeling we are going to play tough and the game will be competitive. Why? Beats me. Just a sixth sense.

Let's all pray that's the case. All of us can use some HOPE and optimism. At minimal, I am tired of reading in the media that UCONN football is a tough job. If we can be somewhat competitive, perhaps the cup is not completely bare for the next coach.

 

[Nostical]

There isn't a fan of UConn football who doesn't have the back of our players, Coach Spanos and the assistant coaches tomorrow. It's our opportunity to re-set expectations and reinvigorate the narrative. I have a feeling we'll exceed at both. Let's all be there to support the Huskies. I might even make a few boilermakers at our tailgate!

 

[huskymedic]

Nice addition…

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UConnJim]

I just looked at Purdue's starting lineup and they are pretty big like a typical Big 10 team. This is going to be a tough physical test for UConn and it looks like we have to beat them with quickness and speed.

OL: 6'4" 300, 6'5" 310, 6'5" 310, 6'2" 305, 6'7" 305

QB: 6'5" 215

RB: 6'3" 230

TE: 6'5" 255

WR: 5'11" 190, 6'3" 195, 6'2" 205

DE: 6'4" 275, 6'3" 265
DT: 6'3" 310, 6'3" 310

LB: 6'3" 220, 6'2" 240, 6'1" 240

CB: 5'11" 190, 6'3" 215
S: 6'1" 195, 6'2" 210

 

[huskymedic]