Goals for the Season

[HartfordHank]

You lost me at the thought that we would have two 30k crowds this years. It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

In reality you probably would be a better life partner for her!

 

[ZooCougar]

Here are my goals for the season. The intention is to have goals that are reasonably obtainable.

1) Win 6 games and yes, go bowling. I know - that's a massive step up, but I think winning 6 has to be the goal at the start of the season. As for a bowl, not going to worry about the limited of access (I think ESPN will actually find a home for us), lets just qualify and see what happens. I am not saying we will win 6 games, but for this team, that ought to be the target and from what the players have said, it seems that is what they are aiming for.

2) Attendance- inflection point. I have low expectations on the CCSU (probably 18-20k) and Syracuse games (probably just 20-25k)...hoping that by the time we get to BC and UMass we have the juice to get to 30k. The goal has to be two 30k games this year...as part of a 6 win season...it goes hand in hand.

3) Win portal season - again. I think we gained far more than we lost in the portal. This December/Jan we need to do it again. There will be departures that hurt, and so we have to find offsetting gains like we did this past cycle. Need to be a net winner.

4) Staff retention. If we win 6 games I expect most of this staff to have interesting opportunities to move on. Fingers crossed we can tread water on the ins and outs. This is true for both the on field coaches and the energetic football mgmt and scouting department supporting the program.

5) HS Recruiting. Mora establishes a brand this fall on the field and that leads to an uptick in our HS recruiting in Nov-Dec. Right now we have no brand of play and that is to be expected. Lets have an identity by mid season.

6) Scheduling. After the football world sees we have turned the corner this fall, AD David Benedict is able to announce new games with: 1) Pitt, 2) UVA, 3) Rutty (chicken to play us!), 4) Northwestern, 5) gulp WV? Nothing wrong with doing a payday game with Penn St either.

You don’t set goals, these are things you hope will happen.

Goals are actually set by the people who have some say in how this will turn out.

 

[Exit 4]

You lost me at the thought that we would have two 30k crowds this years. It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

Well it’s BC and UMass. If neither were on the schedule at the Rent I would say 22k is our best case.

And we have Syracuse too… so our three best opportunities for a good crowd since Michigan and BYU.

 

[metsfan2323]

You lost me at the thought that we would have two 30k crowds this years. It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

I hate to break it to you, but we have a much better chance at getting two crowds over 30K.

 

[freescooter]

You lost me at the thought that we would have two 30k crowds this years. It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

He, you never know! She might just go wild at the thought of discussing the conflict between force majure and specific contract provisions in the delivery of….SNORE…oh, wait. She won’t pick you. I think we come close for Syracuse and maybe BC, but don’t get there unless we are both very good.

 

[BlueandOG]

1) play competitive football in all phases of the game for four quarters of each game

2) win 3 games convincingly

3) not get embarrassed by any team

4) end the season feeling satisfied for 22 and hopeful for 23 and beyond.

 

[CL82]

It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

How do you know until you try? You should write her a letter to explain it to her and then just show up in places where you know she’s going to be, like her house, her gym, etc. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?

 

[Husky68]

Playmakers making plays on offense, schemes not being so vanilla that opponents are never surprised, fewer OL penalties, effective game day coaching, 3rd down efficiency on offense/defense, fewer big plays given up by defense, offense using the middle of the field and win turnovers battle.

 

[Rich]

I only ask that the games be competitive as opposed to the epic clown shows from RE 2.0. I‘ll shoot for 4-5 wins AND developing a QB of the future.

 

[Stinger92860]

Totally get this. Unfortunately, I think we'll be at least a two TD dog to the Orange.

So thats means we cover when we win outright!!

 

[Blades]

My goal is for the "hinges" below to have a use at some point this year, LOL!

 

[ktuck911]

My goal is for the "hinges" below to have a use at some point this year, LOL!

We're overdue for one, that's for sure...

 

[Blades]

We're overdue for one, that's for sure...

Yeah, vs. an undefeated Houston if I recall !

 

[businesslawyer]

I hate to break it to you, but we have a much better chance at getting two crowds over 30K.

There is a much better chance that martians will beam me up to their ship to learn how earthlings do M&A than either of the things I compared.

 

[businesslawyer]

How do you know until you try? You should write her a letter to explain it to her and then just show up in places where you know she’s going to be, like her house, her gym, etc. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?

I have white collar crime partners. They're very good. They might not be good enough to keep me from paying from stalking JLo. Not to mention that they can't protect me from my wife anyway.

 

[Chin Diesel]

1) play competitive football in all phases of the game for four quarters of each game

2) win 3 games convincingly

3) not get embarrassed by any team

4) end the season feeling satisfied for 22 and hopeful for 23 and beyond.

I'll add one.

At least one game breaker, who in spite of an opponent's best game planning, can win a game for UConn.

 

[CL82]

I have white collar crime partners. They're very good. They might not be good enough to keep me from paying from stalking JLo. Not to mention that they can't protect me from my wife anyway.

Yeah, JLo’s inevitable police complaint would likely be the least of your worries.

 

[freescooter]

If I were going to set a goal for the season, it would be to play each game to win. Not keep it close. Not avoid a blow out. Not that we are playing a body bag game. Approach every game on the schedule with the attitude that we can win. And see where it goes.

 

[CTMike]

One of my goals is to win powerball, it’s not going so well.

Keep getting better players is a good goal though.

 

[Nostical]

It’s more likely that Jennifer would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben.

Come on Biz, you’ve got to aim higher. Jennifer Affleck sounds like the wife of an insurance company mascot. You can do better than that.

 

[TheDrifter75]

It’s more likely that Jennifer Lopez would decide that I’m a better life partner than Ben Affleck.

Come on man, she's been through several "relationships" I think you have a shot.

 

[HartfordHank]

One of my goals is to win powerball, it’s not going so well.

Keep getting better players is a good goal though.

Start by buying a ticket!

 

[RSTuthill]

When was the last time UConn drew more than 10K at the Rent? Turnstyle.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

When was the last time UConn drew more than 10K at the Rent? Turnstyle.

Yale 2021

 

[FfldCntyFan]

When was the last time UConn drew more than 10K at the Rent? Turnstyle.

The Rent has turnstiles?