Georgia State Post Game Thread

[brasssbonanzaa]

Actually I think he's saying you can't read too much into Ta'Quan's play or the stats because Georgia State went into a prevent defense.... he's not placing the blame for the poor offense on that.

This.

He not very artfully said it was garbage time.

Still, Roberson must start.

 

[gsmooth]

My fear, other than the trepidation that UConn will slide into 1st place in ESPN’s bottom ten ranking, is that the less than stellar recruiting and lackluster offense AND defensive performances, and toss in Big12 and ACC passing over UConn AGAIN, all point to Mora packing it in this season. I’m not convinced we have good enough coaching. Last year’s team punched above their weight class, this year they have been measured and found wanting. I really want this team to do well.

That was the bummer yesterday. I wasn't convinced Mora and staff found a solution to the woefully ineffective passing from last year. But after yesterday I am not sure the coaching staff is up to the task of reloading this program.
I am not one to overreact to a loss, however yesterday's loss was really that bad. I was expecting a win yesterday and even if they lost in the same way they did against Ball St. last year I would have hated it but I could deal with it better. Yesterday's loss makes me question the coaching staff and whether this program will ever fully get out of the abyss.

 

[uchusky32]

Actually I think he's saying you can't read too much into Ta'Quan's play or the stats because Georgia State went into a prevent defense.... he's not placing the blame for the poor offense on that.

Yep, stats when game is out of reach. This team played like they have no love for the game. Mailed it in.

But Taquan should start.

 

[Guru13]

Actually I think he's saying you can't read too much into Ta'Quan's play or the stats because Georgia State went into a prevent defense.... he's not placing the blame for the poor offense on that... but cautioning against seeing it as a clear sign that Ta'Quan starting would've changed the result.

But last week he stated that NC State was playing prevent and it was hard for us to pass against them… but Roberson comes in and is having way more success than Joe when a team is playing prevent

 

[Forte]

It appears so. He’s semi retired and putting offenses together for some high schools. I’m not sure if he’d leave them in the lurch or not.

He and Mora are buddies. I felt Mazzone was a 7 day miracle worker. I’d love to see him help us finish this season and then reevaluate. He’d get the best out of Roberson and Joly for sure.

Would he come after the way Mora handled Spanos? BTW its interesting that our top productive starters at skilled positions Marion, Turner and Carter all dipped as fast as they could after big season for our program. Perhaps they weren't big fans of Charlton's offense and if he lost them who else do you think he's lost up to this point that may not be going 100%?

 

[Nostical]

One play call that still kinda mind boggling to me. Down 28-0, 4th and 2 at midfield and we punt. That’s when you knew game was truly over

You must have heard me screeching at the TV.

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

Bring in Danny O as a consultant, if he has the time and wants to do it.

 

[JMick]

I don’t know why some people think coaches always make the right decision at QB. We plainly saw Roberson had more ability last night, trust your eyes.

Im concerned that the reason Mora seems to not be getting the most out of the team is because the players wanted Roberson to be QB1. If the Fagnano stuff is really because of nepotism and prior connections then it would explain a lot. Roberson clearly looked better last night.

 

[Sole]

Im concerned that the reason Mora seems to not be getting the most out of the team is because the players wanted Roberson to be QB1. If the Fagnano stuff is really because of nepotism and prior connections then it would explain a lot. Roberson clearly looked better last night.

Hurley always said..the team knew who the best players are..and if he didn’t play the 5 best players the team would revolt

 

[LBird33]

The scariest quote, "they changed their defense ?" That's all JM got out of this ? Not that when your OC spreads out the other teams D with 4 wide it creates more options on offense for players in space and gives them something to actually cover & worry about, SMH !

“I thought Ta’Quan brought us good energy,” Mora said on the UConn Sports Network Postgame Show on 97-9 ESPN, Hartford. “But to me – I’m not talking about Ta’Quan now, I’m talking about his stats – those are empty yards. The game was, you know, we were fighting but it was a struggle. They changed the way they played defense, so I mean, he competed, I love the fact that he competed. It’s hard for me to find any positives right now.”

What do you expect him to say? He’s not going to publicly tear down his OC. It would be a post game one one discussion in his office

 

[ZooCougar]

Im concerned that the reason Mora seems to not be getting the most out of the team is because the players wanted Roberson to be QB1. If the Fagnano stuff is really because of nepotism and prior connections then it would explain a lot. Roberson clearly looked better last night.

There was chatter that Roberson wasn’t 100%. If he doesn’t start next week then the fanbase might revolt.

 

[ZooCougar]

What do you expect him to say? He’s not going to publicly tear down his OC. It would be a post game one one discussion in his office

It’s concerning because what he is essentially saying that Roberson didn’t do any better than Fagnano.

I agree that the defense changed but I think Roberson gives us a better shot because he is more mobile.

Fagnano looked so sloooow on those RPOs.

 

[Hoophound]

the Noel Mazzone stuff is hilarious.

I dislike Charlton’s offense and play calling more than most, but Mora won’t fire him mid season. And we aren’t getting anyone great to step into this dumpster fire.

It’s not hilarious at all. They are very close friends and Mazzone doesn’t have a serious job right now.

 

[BugsyCT]

One play call that still kinda mind boggling to me. Down 28-0, 4th and 2 at midfield and we punt. That’s when you knew game was truly over

Game was over for me when we gave up the 3rd TD before halftime. We weren’t coming back from 21 down with this sorry offense.

 

[SuperHuski]

the Noel Mazzone stuff is hilarious.

I dislike Charlton’s offense and play calling more than most, but Mora won’t fire him mid season. And we aren’t getting anyone great to step into this dumpster fire.

This is what I'm afraid of. This, "Let's be patient and see what happens approach" that we've been doing for more than a decade vs "We have a real problem and we need to fix it immediately." This is problem because every other school have been improving and we are going backwards.

I'm not asking change for the sake of change. I'm asking for it because we need it.

 

[ZooCougar]

It’s not hilarious at all. They are very close friends and Mazzone doesn’t have a serious job right now.

I don’t think he wants a serious job.

This is like the TJ Weist thing. The BY always yearns for the guy who merely delivered a scent of success but never was successful.

 

[ZooCougar]

This is what I'm afraid of. This, "Let's be patient and see what happens approach" that we've been doing for more than a decade vs "We have a real problem and we need to fix it immediately." This is problem because every other school have been improving and we are going backwards.

I'm not asking change for the sake of change. I'm asking for it because we need it.

Oh we need it. The timing is critical and things can actually get worse.

 

[gsmooth]

I don’t think he wants a serious job.

This is like the TJ Weist thing. The BY always yearns for the guy who merely delivered a scent of success but never was successful.

you are probably right in the bigger scheme of things, but in last night's game a scent of success would've been welcomed.

 

[Nostical]

The reason Mora seems to not be getting the most out of the team is because the players wanted Roberson to be QB1

This.
I mentioned it before, but years ago I was at an LSU game in Death Valley. LSU’s QB Josh Booty kept getting sacked. I was later told by a well connected guy in the program that the team (O line) felt that Rohan Davey was the better QB and was letting some guys through. I didn’t believe it but found later it was true. Davey did eventually start and yes—he was the better QB.
JP’s injury gives Mora the perfect opportunity to correct his mistake. TR should get all the snaps and run wild vs FIU.

 

[Husky68]

Need to fix center position, switch our pre-season AA there. Start TR. Play some man defense (or more aggressive zone) and make QB beat UConn by passing and not by running.
It all starts with Mora, it's on him where we are.
Think not starting TR did impact players perception of coaching staff.
In hind sight agree Carter et. al. leaving was an indictment of OC.
Does UConn really hold that much more than opponents?
UConn looks like its on it heals on both defense and offense, like the opponent knows where we are going on each offensive play and can easily take advantage of weaknesses in defensive alignments.

 

[ZooCougar]

you are probably right in the bigger scheme of things, but in last night's game a scent of success would've been welcomed.

I want a non northeast OC, who loses his mind if we don’t score 40 points a game.

 

[noeynox]

It feels just like the Bigger Faster Stronger of 2021 doesn't it?

Yeah enough already. Time for substance over style around here. That 1st half offensive performance vs a team Rhode Island shredded was an indictment for everyone.

 

[Bongo Fury]

I don’t think he wants a serious job.

This is like the TJ Weist thing. The BY always yearns for the guy who merely delivered a scent of success but never was successful.

Is his son any good?

 

[Hoophound]

I don’t think he wants a serious job.

This is like the TJ Weist thing. The BY always yearns for the guy who merely delivered a scent of success but never was successful.

I get what you are saying, but we need an inexpensive, experienced guy that Mora can trust to make things better to help us out. His old buddy and coaching partner, Mazzone, is a great choice to help salvage the season. He showed an ability to make a huge difference in a week last time he helped out. We need something like that again and he doesn’t have a real job right now. It makes perfect sense as a temporary solution. Would you prefer we do nothing, fire Charlton and have Mora be HC, OC and DC? Desperate times man. We need someone, anyone.

Btw, both Weist and Mazzone showed far more than any OC since other than Lashlee.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Would he come after the way Mora handled Spanos? BTW its interesting that our top productive starters at skilled positions Marion, Turner and Carter all dipped as fast as they could after big season for our program. Perhaps they weren't big fans of Charlton's offense and if he lost them who else do you think he's lost up to this point that may not be going 100%?

Likely left for better opportunities. I can’t really think of any impact transfers coming in which is concerning.

 

[ZooCougar]

Likely left for better opportunities. I can’t really think of any impact transfers coming in which is concerning.

I think they left because those are better opportunities and because of the QBs and OCs.

Also the guys that came in aren’t as good as the guys that left.

 

[superjohn]

the Noel Mazzone stuff is hilarious.

I dislike Charlton’s offense and play calling more than most, but Mora won’t fire him mid season. And we aren’t getting anyone great to step into this dumpster fire.

You don't need anyone great to step in, Charlton is awful.

You don't make the decision now and you're scrapping another football season. You keep scrapping seasons and then you're talking about scrapping the program.

 

[Blades]

Agree but that was last week. I was simply giving us a glimpse at our (not too rosy) future.

And you were kind enough not to mention the week 5 team Uconn plays at the Rent. Utah St and the 78 points they scored yesterday on their FCS opponent.

Word is Mora “almost ripped Charlton’s head off right before the half”. Charlton has to be let go now. At least it will show we actually care about the program.
Meanwhile:
JMU scored 36 beating UVA
Rice scored 43 beating Houston
FIU scored 46 beating North Texas St.
Duke scored 42 beating Lafayette
We scored 14 in embarrassing loss.
Ta’Quan better be the QB to Ta’Qus forward or it’s over!

 

[ZooCougar]

You don't need anyone great to step in, Charlton is awful.

You don't make the decision now and you're scrapping another football season. You keep scrapping seasons and then you're talking about scrapping the program.

It’s likely scrapped anyways. The season that is. I could maybe see Mora bringing in some help but he won’t fire Nick Charlton during the season.

I had a sense this was coming. But I didn’t want to see it. As I said somewhere else. I thought there was a real possibility of being 0-4 heading into Utah State.

I love the hype videos but we still have a Maine’s former HC, who was mediocre, Maine’s old offense, which wasn’t coveted by anyone and Maine’s old sometime QB who never put up big numbers there.

People acted like we had the second coming of UNH Chip Kelly. But what we really have is young George DeLeone.

 

[superjohn]

It’s likely scrapped anyways. The season that is. I could maybe see Mora bringing in some help but he won’t fire Nick Charlton during the season.

If that's the case we have a Jim Mora problem.