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shizzle787 said:
Our schedule helped...a lot. Temple 2-10, Rutgers 6-7, Memphis 3-9.
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And how many of those teams wouldn't blank us right now?

And how many of those teams could we put up 40 points on?

I don't want to hear about Cochran without hearing about Weist. Cochran before Weist was below average because our wallpaper OC was a nimrod. Weist helped turn him into a highly productive, high scoring QB. The idea that the 3-5 record is reflective of anything is preposterous...
 
UConnDan97 said:
When do we announce our endorsement to the Courant? ;)

I know that it sounds funny, but The Boneyard endorsement is EXACTLY what should be sought by the administration, as we are likely the highest spending per fan that UCONN has. We also spend the most time on this type of research, and if we all agree on a list of candidates, there's a good chance that we've got the right idea...
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But who will we blame when it goes the snow !!!!
 
UConnDan97 said:
And how many of those teams wouldn't blank us right now?

And how many of those teams could we put up 40 points on?

I don't want to hear about Cochran without hearing about Weist. Cochran before Weist was below average because our wallpaper OC was a nimrod. Weist helped turn him into a highly productive, high scoring QB. The idea that the 3-5 record is reflective of anything is preposterous...
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Diaco has lost the team. We know this.
 
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ktuck911 said:
How do we know this? Do you know somebody on the inside? we only know that he probably lost a lot of the fanbase.
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Think about it. We almost beat Navy, Syracuse, and then fall apart against terrible teams (UCF, ECU, BC). Navy is better than all of those. There is no reason why we should lose or get spanked by ECU and shouldn't get spanked by BC. Something happened in the locker room during the UCF game. I don't know what, but something happened.
 
shizzle787 said:
Diaco has lost the team. We know this.
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I'll concede that he had probably lost them. But how about before he lost them?

Weist broke 22 points on offense more times in 5 games than Diaco did in 3 years, if my memory serves. Let that sink in for a bit...

EDIT: I just checked it out. Diaco broke 22 points 7 times in three years. Weist broke it 3 times in 8 games. That tells me everything I need to know...
 
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06029 said:
Or else he is waiting to see if all his players have intimate relationships with real people.

Diacco interviewed for 3 jobs last year and got none of them, including at BC. Does he have what is needed to be a HC? He is about as un-exciting of a man as you can find. People would be happy about the hire until they hear stuff like this:


Let me know when his voice changes modulation or if you can make it past 5 minutes,

Uconn needs someone with a vision, a plan and who knows who will be his dynamic OC and who will be his pitbull DC. The next guy needs to sit down and lay it out to the AD and the fans and get them to buy in Day 1. The next guy needs to recruit like no tomorrow and would need to sign a bunch of 3 and 4 stars. He needs to embrace the media and social media. He needs to be 180 degrees from both Edsall and PP.
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Lost-damus
 
I worry about bringing in another coordinator. I really would like a candidate that has been a HC for 5 years. Someone that knows how to assemble a coaching staff that isn't packed with friends, someone that can manage in game and someone that can bring toughness, speed and aggression back to the field. I long for the days of McClain and Edwards returning punts and a LB corp that made plays in the backfield. Most importantly, someone that can identify talent and development talent.
 
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Also, personality-wise, we fell victim to the pendulum effect where we had this boring old "energy vampire" here for three years, swung way too far in the opposite direction and picked young dumb and crazy. I have a feeling Benedict will be able to find a good middle ground there.
 
Rocktheworld said:
Also, personality-wise, we fell victim to the pendulum effect where we had this boring old "energy vampire" here for three years, swung way too far in the opposite direction and picked young dumb and crazy. I have a feeling Benedict will be able to find a good middle ground there.
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Yes, over correcting on coaching hires for the faults of the prior regime is extremely common in all sports.
 
For me finding a coach who can do more with less should be the first item. The climate and conference is a big deterrent for speed burners and most players from the south.Installing an offense such as the flexbone is a fast way to alleviate recruiting issues and succeed because of a system not individual talent.
 
No, we hired one of the hottest coordinators who wasn't head coach material. It happens. Our list needs to be built from.

- "The Jim Tressel Model" Winning FCS coaches who aren't feasting on bad competition and have local players fall into their laps. Must be a guy that can identify, recruit, and develop talent. Our recruiting cred is in the toilet. Known talent isnt coming here in large numbers.

- "The Butch Davis Model" A proven HC who gets bounced from a big program so long as he still has the fire to win. Don't need anyone broken or just looking to cash a check.

- "The Randy Edsall Model" An NFL assistant with college recruiting experience looking for a head job.

- "The Scott Frost Model" A college coordinator who everyone thinks will be a good HC but needs a chance.

Within all these groups are hits and misses. DB needs to find the right guy. If Tom Hermans staff blows up, I take a run at one of those guys but I think one will get the Houston job and the other go with him to Texas. I'd give Charlie Strong a look, see if he still has the fire, but I think our best move is the NFL assistant route so long as he can build a solid college staff and recruit. I'd try the FCS route as the #2 option, but there are likely only one or two guys worth taking a shot on.
 
SubbaBub said:
No, we hired one of the hottest coordinators who wasn't head coach material. It happens. Our list needs to be built from.

- "The Jim Tressel Model" Winning FCS coaches who aren't feasting on bad competition and have local players fall into their laps. Must be a guy that can identify, recruit, and develop talent. Our recruiting cred is in the toilet. Known talent isnt coming here in large numbers.

- "The Butch Davis Model" A proven HC who gets bounced from a big program so long as he still has the fire to win. Don't need anyone broken or just looking to cash a check.

- "The Randy Edsall Model" An NFL assistant with college recruiting experience looking for a head job.

- "The Scott Frost Model" A college coordinator who everyone thinks will be a good HC but needs a chance.

Within all these groups are hits and misses. DB needs to find the right guy. If Tom Hermans staff blows up, I take a run at one of those guys but I think one will get the Houston job and the other go with him to Texas. I'd give Charlie Strong a look, see if he still has the fire, but I think our best move is the NFL assistant route so long as he can build a solid college staff and recruit. I'd try the FCS route as the #2 option, but there are likely only one or two guys worth taking a shot on.
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We should go with someone who has had successful HC experience - a proven leader. Bobby D is a good cheerleader for the program, but he is not a leader or an X and O guy. That is why he fails on the field and the locker room. A successful HC from a smaller program has demonstrated leadership experience. He can hire guys to do the X and O work if he doesn't have it. Convincing young men to play better than they think they can play - that is what a leader can do and what we need.
 
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UC990411 said:
Tresses
Rich Rod
Petrino

Anyone else? And don't give me the "character issues" because we can't worry about them.
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If Diaco gets canned, I like Tony Sparano. He is a Connecticut native with NFL head coaching experience. He also specializes in the West Coast offense. If UCONN couldn't bring him in as head coach due to buy out, maybe offensive coordinator with BD coughing up some of his salary to reel him in. This is the kind of thing needed to make a dramatic statement. He is currently Offensive line coach for the Vikes where interestingly, Norv Turner just resigned as offensive coordinator. Hmmmm. No denying that I have been a Diaco advocate from day one but considering how awful things have gone, I do agree with the majority of the Boneyard that something needs to happen. It will be interesting to see what transpires in the coming months. Corley seems like a nice guy and maybe someday will be a top coordinator but he obviously does not have enough experience to turn the offense around.

I found this article somewhat ironic:

Vikings coach Tony Sparano losing sleep over offensive line issues
 
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zls44 said:
Boring, neanderthal garbage.

Throw the ball.
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Exactly, football on the collegiate level is all about spreading the field. But....have to find a qb that can do it.
 
Confident Carl said:
If Diaco gets canned, I like Tony Sparano. He is a Connecticut native with NFL head coaching experience. He also specializes in the West Coast offense. If UCONN couldn't bring him in as head coach due to buy out, maybe offensive coordinator with BD coughing up some of his salary to reel him in. This is the kind of thing needed to make a dramatic statement. He is currently Offensive line coach for the Vikes where interestingly, Norv Turner just resigned as offensive coordinator. Hmmmm. No denying that I have been a Diaco advocate from day one but considering how awful things have gone, I do agree with the majority of the Boneyard that something needs to happen. It will be interesting to see what transpires in the coming months. Corley seems like a nice guy and maybe someday will be a top coordinator but he obviously does not have enough experience to turn the offense around.

I found this article somewhat ironic:

Vikings coach Tony Sparano losing sleep over offensive line issues
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If you love field goals, Sparano is your guy.
 
Bonehead said:
Al Golden
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God I hate him, but, this could be a situation that might work for him. I think he is probably better as a coach of a team that is an underdog and has to stay close to try and "steal" wins as opposed to trying to hammer the opposition with a lot of talent. The real problem is that if you get Al, you probably Get D'oNofrio with him, and that guy is poison, period.
 
traitor71 said:
God I hate him, but, this could be a situation that might work for him. I think he is probably better as a coach of a team that is an underdog and has to stay close to try and "steal" wins as opposed to trying to hammer the opposition with a lot of talent. The real problem is that if you get Al, you probably Get D'oNofrio with him, and that guy is poison, period.
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Start looking at the boards of other schools that will need coaches in the ACC and B1G. And then start building the list of people below those schools. One of the more credible ones I see are Morehead taking a job and bringing Golden as OC and Edsall as DC as all 3 of them have some common roots and would actually make a lot of sense as a package. Golden's strength has always been recruiting. I have heard this from a UVA guy and NC State would give that a look too.

People here need to come to grips with reality. If Diaco is let go (50/50 at best in my mind), you need to look at FCS coaches to get one with HC experience, or you are looking at moderately successful coordinators from teams outside of the top 30. And, you must avoid any coordinator that has been passed over for a HC position by any school at any level.
 
Hire a consultant and let the chips fall where they may.
 
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