Happy that Donovan Williams is playing now!

[whaler11]

Sometimes avatars imitate life.

You'd think that guy alone might make you reconsider anytime he agrees with you...

 

[whaler11]

Our 6th losing season has the last remaining fans at each others throats.....sorry and predictable I suppose.

This is nothing. Other than finding out Jimmy hates my guts - and he made light of my appearance last week!

 

[sportsart]

Anyone who claims to know that Diaco didn't have what it takes, based on his first year needs to stop with the victory lap.

Diaco's first year was all about getting rid of the cock roaches left behind by PP.

The first year was not a normal first year by any stretch.

From year 2 and beyond it's pretty easy to say Diaco is not a good coach. Not even average. He's a bad coach.

But stop with "I told you so after year one".

 

[Ready4action]

Soooo... none of the recruiting websites or VA local media that covered Hylton knew about these offers but you do? Pray tell. Where these offers before or after he committed to UConn in June 2015?.

(This is not questioning DW's athleticism/ability/potential just what you are posting as fact).

One never reveals sources my friend look at Rivals it should list those schools for DW.

 

[huskymedic]

... he was offered by Wake, Duke, VT but because he said no he wanted to play QB they decided not to list those offers for fear of embarrasment.

Soooo... none of the recruiting websites or VA local media that covered Hylton knew about these offers but you do? Pray tell. Where these offers before or after he committed to UConn in June 2015?.

(This is not questioning DW's athleticism/ability/potential just what you are posting as fact).

One never reveals sources my friend look at Rivals it should list those schools for DW.

Nope, it doesn't... nor does 247, ESPN or Scout.

 

[Exit 4]

offers-schmoffers. just kick back and watch the hudl video instead. throws a soft catchable ball with ease, eyes always down field, has some mobility.

Donovan Williams on Hudl

 

[Ready4action]

I just looked at Rivals all the schools except Duke are on the site for him it does no state offered because of my earlier comments in a previous post.

 

[Confident Carl]

Soooo... none of the recruiting websites or VA local media that covered Hylton knew about these offers but you do? Pray tell. Where these offers before or after he committed to UConn in June 2015?.

(This is not questioning DW's athleticism/ability/potential just what you are posting as fact).

This web site link below speaks of interest but not offers per day but perhaps they came in with a late offer without a promise to play QB

Donovan already has two scholarship offers on the table. The first is from James Madison University who finished 9-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association last season. The second is from Fordham representing the Patriot League who went 11-2 on the season. Williams has continued to generate interest.

At this point CT was not even on the table.

You may have seen this but posting for others:

C.D. Hylton's Donavan Williams delivers the goods - Recruit 757

“Fordham and JMU are my only offers at the moment but I’ve gained interest from Duke, Florida State, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Purdue, Wake Forest, Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Nebraska”, notes Williams.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

offers-schmoffers. just kick back and watch the hudl video instead. throws a soft catchable ball with ease, eyes always down field, has some mobility.

Donovan Williams on Hudl

Hmmmmmm should I trust Exit 4's evaluation or the numerous college coaches who do this for a living? Tough call.

Again, he may turn out to be a good QB down the road. But he wasn't ready at this point in his development. Don't even know how people can argue otherwise.

 

[huskymedic]

This web site link below speaks of interest but not offers per day but perhaps they came in with a late offer without a promise to play QB

Donovan already has two scholarship offers on the table. The first is from James Madison University who finished 9-4 in the Colonial Athletic Association last season. The second is from Fordham representing the Patriot League who went 11-2 on the season. Williams has continued to generate interest.

At this point CT was not even on the table.

You may have seen this but posting for others:

C.D. Hylton's Donavan Williams delivers the goods - Recruit 757

“Fordham and JMU are my only offers at the moment but I’ve gained interest from Duke, Florida State, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, Purdue, Wake Forest, Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Nebraska”, notes Williams.

Yup... this was 9 days before he committed to JMU and 50 some-odd days before flipping to UConn. Anything is possible in the world of "recruiting" but the premise that he had offers from Wake, VT and Duke but these schools were "embarrassed" to have them become known because DW wanted to play QB and they offered as "Athlete" is beyond bizarre (even by recent BY standards). "Interest" lists are more often than not provided by the student athlete/coach/parent, not the school who is "interested" and as we all know "interest" and "offers" are two different things.

Again, I'm not questioning DW's athleticism/ability/potential/skills - just the nonsense that gets posted and expected not to be challenged.

I've said the day it happened I wasn't a fan of whacking the red-shirt this deep into the season but I continue to think there is a less obvious back story on the change than what folks believe (see Mike Anthony story on BS I just posted in separate thread. My opinion only.

 

[Exit 4]

Hmmmmmm should I trust Exit 4's evaluation or the numerous college coaches who do this for a living? Tough call.

Again, he may turn out to be a good QB down the road. But he wasn't ready at this point in his development. Don't even know how people can argue otherwise.

I'll have you know that I was one of the best at picking teams in 4th grade kick ball.

 

[Colt house75]

All a moot point because >>>>
MAYBE, just maybe BS was unable to go and there were undisclosed injuries coming out of the ECU game
and (just disclosed in another thread, it was known)
BS will probably move on... not going to return next year....... graduating in May.
He is a RS Junior.....

WHO THE FREAK KNOWS......

MAYBE, the only choices available for future edification was to
a) go with Anderson
b)go with Beezack
c)get ready for next year and start Williams

 

[Confident Carl]

Whaler, myself, and a few others were Public Enemy #1 here during Diaco's first year. There were signs from day 1. We either hired a brilliant coach or a used car salesman.

We got the used car salesman.

No question This three year stretch under Diaco 11-24 has been extremely hard to stomach and you have every right to be disappointed in him and the atrocious record. After going to a bowl last year and with an experienced, in shape team everyone expected more, a lot more.

I along with many, seriously question a number of things such as O-line, play calling, pass rush, pass defense, punt returns and blocks, clock management and selection of certain position coaches. By his own admission in the past, he has called himself a micro manager. His odd ball comments such as fish cake, Fettucine Alfredo and Batman, although amusing and go over well on the Jim Rome show, wear thin with an angry disinchanted fan base.

As fans, we had our hearts broken so many times in the past three years. Who could ever forget the heart breaking 22-17 loss to Army at Yankee stadium where we came back only to see Chandler Whitmer through the game ending interception last year. Then of course the clock F---up at Navy. Then there was the frustrated 9-6 loss at Missouri and again questionable play calling. I also get sick about Cuse this year and much more.
Finally, I do get tired of the pretty boy image, the perfect hair, not wearing a hat even in the rain yet wears that safari hat during practice. Then there are the red pants, the huge super man Husky logo and the matching belt buckle.

There, I have given my general list of frustration and reasons to ride Diaco's Ars out on a rail BUT, having said all this, I believe he is crazy enough to turn this crap show around.
I remember when Coach Cap and others talked about his inexperience as a head coach and the learning process. I believe he has learned a tremendous amount (at our expense) but I have a feeling that it will pay off next year. Unlike what Whaler said about lousy personnel next year, I actually think it will be improved with the biggest losses being Obi and Noel. However, overall, I think our D backfield and recieving corps will be more experienced and deeper.

I am the guy who wrote this 4 years ago on 11/2/2012
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT BOB DIACO

You have every right after what has transpired to spike the ball and say I told you so right now, if the game was over. Now, I don't know if Benedict is going to fire him on 1/2/2017, it could happen and if it weren't for the huge buyout there is better chance that it would because let's face it you have to win and he flat out hasn't.

Now I know you will either say I am completely crazy or delusional but because of his intelligence, principles and leadership ( plus some talent) that I believe we may see a huge turn around next year. He is not a happy guy and all options are on the table. Including coaches I am sure.

I saw these army leadership principles and they reminded me a lot of what Bob Diaco's preaches. It's his principles that he has been instilling that he is building upon.

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be tactically and technically proficient
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
4. Set the example
5. Know your people and look out for their welfare
6. Keep your people informed
7. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
8. Develop a sense of responsibility among your people
9. Train your people as a team
10. Make sound and timely decisions
11. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities

I also came across this website of 50 famous people who have failed only to learn from their mistakes and parlayed that learning experience on to success. One of them is Tom Landry.

50. Tom Landry: As the coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Landry brought the team two Super Bowl victories, five NFC Championship victories and holds the records for the record for the most career wins. He also has the distinction of having one of the worst first seasons on record (winning no games) and winning five or fewer over the next four seasons.

50 Famous People Who Failed at Their First Attempt at Career Success

 

[BlueMAB]

No question This three year stretch under Diaco 11-24 has been extremely hard to stomach and you have every right to be disappointed in him and the atrocious record. After going to a bowl last year and with an experienced, in shape team everyone expected more, a lot more.

I along with many, seriously question a number of things such as O-line, play calling, pass rush, pass defense, punt returns and blocks, clock management and selection of certain position coaches. By his own admission in the past, he has called himself a micro manager. His odd ball comments such as fish cake, Fettucine Alfredo and Batman, although amusing and go over well on the Jim Rome show, wear thin with an angry disinchanted fan base.

As fans, we had our hearts broken so many times in the past three years. Who could ever forget the heart breaking 22-17 loss to Army at Yankee stadium where we came back only to see Chandler Whitmer through the game ending interception last year. Then of course the clock F---up at Navy. Then there was the frustrated 9-6 loss at Missouri and again questionable play calling. I also get sick about Cuse this year and much more.
Finally, I do get tired of the pretty boy image, the perfect hair, not wearing a hat even in the rain yet wears that safari hat during practice. Then there are the red pants, the huge super man Husky logo and the matching belt buckle.

There, I have given my general list of frustration and reasons to ride Diaco's Ars out on a rail BUT, having said all this, I believe he is crazy enough to turn this crap show around.
I remember when Coach Cap and others talked about his inexperience as a head coach and the learning process. I believe he has learned a tremendous amount (at our expense) but I have a feeling that it will pay off next year. Unlike what Whaler said about lousy personnel next year, I actually think it will be improved with the biggest losses being Obi and Noel. However, overall, I think our D backfield and recieving corps will be more experienced and deeper.

I am the guy who wrote this 4 years ago on 11/2/2012
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT BOB DIACO

You have every right after what has transpired to spike the ball and say I told you so right now, if the game was over. Now, I don't know if Benedict is going to fire him on 1/2/2017, it could happen and if it weren't for the huge buyout there is better chance that it would because let's face it you have to win and he flat out hasn't.

Now I know you will either say I am completely crazy or delusional but because of his intelligence, principles and leadership ( plus some talent) that I believe we may see a huge turn around next year. He is not a happy guy and all options are on the table. Including coaches I am sure.

I saw these army leadership principles and they reminded me a lot of what Bob Diaco's preaches. It's his principles that he has been instilling that he is building upon.

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be tactically and technically proficient
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
4. Set the example
5. Know your people and look out for their welfare
6. Keep your people informed
7. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
8. Develop a sense of responsibility among your people
9. Train your people as a team
10. Make sound and timely decisions
11. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities

I also came across this website of 50 famous people who have failed only to learn from their mistakes and parlayed that learning experience on to success. One of them is Tom Landry.

50. Tom Landry: As the coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Landry brought the team two Super Bowl victories, five NFC Championship victories and holds the records for the record for the most career wins. He also has the distinction of having one of the worst first seasons on record (winning no games) and winning five or fewer over the next four seasons.

50 Famous People Who Failed at Their First Attempt at Career Success

 

[J187Money]

If he does last till next year, I hope to god CC is right.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

If he does last till next year, I hope to god CC is right.

If these 2 games go the way I think they will AND if we retain Diaco I will be writing a eulogy for UConn football in Jan. It will be dead. And I'm not using hyperbole. There will Yankee Conference crowds next year.

 

[Colt house75]

No question This three year stretch under Diaco 11-24 has been extremely hard to stomach and you have every right to be disappointed in him and the atrocious record. After going to a bowl last year and with an experienced, in shape team everyone expected more, a lot more.

I along with many, seriously question a number of things such as O-line, play calling, pass rush, pass defense, punt returns and blocks, clock management and selection of certain position coaches. By his own admission in the past, he has called himself a micro manager. His odd ball comments such as fish cake, Fettucine Alfredo and Batman, although amusing and go over well on the Jim Rome show, wear thin with an angry disinchanted fan base.

As fans, we had our hearts broken so many times in the past three years. Who could ever forget the heart breaking 22-17 loss to Army at Yankee stadium where we came back only to see Chandler Whitmer through the game ending interception last year. Then of course the clock F---up at Navy. Then there was the frustrated 9-6 loss at Missouri and again questionable play calling. I also get sick about Cuse this year and much more.
Finally, I do get tired of the pretty boy image, the perfect hair, not wearing a hat even in the rain yet wears that safari hat during practice. Then there are the red pants, the huge super man Husky logo and the matching belt buckle.

There, I have given my general list of frustration and reasons to ride Diaco's Ars out on a rail BUT, having said all this, I believe he is crazy enough to turn this crap show around.
I remember when Coach Cap and others talked about his inexperience as a head coach and the learning process. I believe he has learned a tremendous amount (at our expense) but I have a feeling that it will pay off next year. Unlike what Whaler said about lousy personnel next year, I actually think it will be improved with the biggest losses being Obi and Noel. However, overall, I think our D backfield and recieving corps will be more experienced and deeper.

I am the guy who wrote this 4 years ago on 11/2/2012
WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT BOB DIACO

You have every right after what has transpired to spike the ball and say I told you so right now, if the game was over. Now, I don't know if Benedict is going to fire him on 1/2/2017, it could happen and if it weren't for the huge buyout there is better chance that it would because let's face it you have to win and he flat out hasn't.

Now I know you will either say I am completely crazy or delusional but because of his intelligence, principles and leadership ( plus some talent) that I believe we may see a huge turn around next year. He is not a happy guy and all options are on the table. Including coaches I am sure.

I saw these army leadership principles and they reminded me a lot of what Bob Diaco's preaches. It's his principles that he has been instilling that he is building upon.

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Be tactically and technically proficient
3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
4. Set the example
5. Know your people and look out for their welfare
6. Keep your people informed
7. Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished
8. Develop a sense of responsibility among your people
9. Train your people as a team
10. Make sound and timely decisions
11. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities

I also came across this website of 50 famous people who have failed only to learn from their mistakes and parlayed that learning experience on to success. One of them is Tom Landry.

50. Tom Landry: As the coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Landry brought the team two Super Bowl victories, five NFC Championship victories and holds the records for the record for the most career wins. He also has the distinction of having one of the worst first seasons on record (winning no games) and winning five or fewer over the next four seasons.

50 Famous People Who Failed at Their First Attempt at Career Success

Time for HCBD to resign for the good of the program and take Cummings with him. he is a joke.

 

[Exit 4]

If these 2 games go the way I think they will AND if we retain Diaco I will be writing a eulogy for UConn football in Jan. It will be dead. And I'm not using hyperbole. There will Yankee Conference crowds next year.

Yes, because the program would be so much better off with BS at the helm so we can lose by 10 instead of 14 in these two remaining games.

I think BS could be a winning QB on a team with an established rushing offense. However that is not us. And BS has had 19 starts and the guy we see today is the same guy we saw in game three. There has been no further development. If anything he seems more reluctant to throw a deep ball today than at the start of his career.

 

[Exit 4]

Dannel Malloy's brother? Mike Cummings talks OLine "progress."


And recruiting wise, has Cummings brought in anyone?

 

[huskymedic]

Dannel Malloy's brother? Mike Cummings talks OLine "progress."

And recruiting wise, has Cummings brought in anyone?

?March 2015?

Cummings assigned primary recruiting area is Harford County/Massachusetts/Upper New England/Canada.

 

[Exit 4]

?March 2015?

There are a few others MC videos out there, I just grabbed one rather randomly.

 

[BlueMAB]

Yes, because the program would be so much better off with BS at the helm so we can lose by 10 instead of 14 in these two remaining games.

I think BS could be a winning QB on a team with an established rushing offense. However that is not us. And BS has had 19 starts and the guy we see today is the same guy we saw in game three. There has been no further development. If anything he seems more reluctant to throw a deep ball today than at the start of his career.

Is it possible for you guys to respond to what has been posted without creating yet another strawman?

The conversation clearly shifted from BS to Diaco.

He didn't say anything about BS. Not a single word.

 

[BlueMAB]

?March 2015?

too soon?

 

[Exit 4]

Is it possible for you guys to respond to what has been posted without creating yet another strawman?

The conversation clearly shifted from BS to Diaco.

He didn't say anything about BS. Not a single word.

Clearly shifted? Strawman? Suddenly there are rules around here as if we are competing in a debate club. No thanks....just ignore my so called strawman posts and move on.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I've been debating posting this because of lack of credibility. But I guess it doesn't really matter if nobody believes, so I'll just write it.

The Sunday after DW first start, I had a chance to speak to one of the players about the team.

The most noteworthy takeaways I got were this. Diaco's story about Williams coming to him, telling him he was ready to play, was completely fabricated(Also worth noting BS was understandably pissed about it). On the brighter side, he also mentioned that the team has not quit on Diaco, that the players are at fault for our mess.

Take this FWIW.