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Waquoit said:
Just the 1 for now. The process can't be forced and I thought I would be further along by now. When I saw him getting misty-eyed today all I could think is how he got misty-eyed while saying "I'll be at UConn for as long as you'll have me." The good feelings in the room did affect me a bit but I still don't trust the guy. And for all the good feelings there were still several stifled (yet audible) chuckles when AD David said, " A coach...not to use it as a stepping stone"
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If his apology and genuine emotion wasn't enough for you, it never will be. Life is too short. If you step back from your anger at him, you'll realize he was the only choice that has a shot at fixing this program.

No one, and I mean no one, would be as invested as he is to get this thing right.

Like I've said, enjoy the journey. Everyone deserves a second chance. Even you. ;)
 
There were no written or prepared words in that press conference by Randy. He spoke from the heart with genuine sincerity. I can't wait until this program returns to winning the UConn football way. Go Huskies!!!
 
freescooter said:
Things I don't expect for next season:
1. Not caring whether we win or lose.
2. Thanking a team that beats us for being our partner.
3. Red pants
4. Losing track of the down in a critical game-ending drive.
5.Telling us that some true freshman is going to be the best at his position in the country.
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You forgot #6 - lack of special teams
 
UConnSportsGuy said:
I believe that schools can't contact players, but if a player contacts a coach/school, they are allowed to talk. So my guess is that many of the current recruits were eager to touch base with HCRE. At least, that is my hope.
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I believe that is it exactly. A coach cannot reach out to a recruit. A recruit can reach out to a coach. That some called him to find out if they should reopen their recruiting is entirely plausible.
 
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polycom said:
This is going to be a long off season. We need to keep a list of all the people that hated the Randy hire, I have a feeling that it'll be useful in the future.
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I have seen the presser, yet, but yes, I did hate the hire, now, I think RE will bring back FB. I thought it was a 'Lets shut down the program hire', but now, I'm ready to see the 2017 version of the team. I'm getting excited at the hire. (I want a splash hire, but I think RE is the splash hire).
 
sportsart said:
If his apology and genuine emotion wasn't enough for you, it never will be. Life is too short. If you step back from your anger at him, you'll realize he was the only choice that has a shot at fixing this program.

No one, and I mean no one, would be as invested as he is to get this thing right.

Like I've said, enjoy the journey. Everyone deserves a second chance. Even you. ;)
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For starters, let's cut out the life lessons BS. My feelings toward HCRE take up an appropriate sized niche in my overall psyche. And I am enjoying the journey. I haven't missed a game at the Rent ever, paying full price for every game. I don't know anyone else who can say that. Every game I go to I go in thinking we have a chance to win. But this feels like PP 2.0 to me. The major difference is that PP was a more successful coach. I hated that hire but I came around. Nothing I could do about it then, nothing I can do about it now. I hope I'm eating crow soon. Better to eat crow than having an "I toldja" in your pocket you will never use because you feel rotten about the circumstances that put it there.
 
RioDog said:
I'm sure one of the positives that weighed in Athletic Director Dave's mind was the fact HCRE is the absolut antithesis of the Diacoo Bull$#!+ Machine.
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AD Dave made that abundantly clear with what seemed like 75 or 80 backhanded slaps at Diaco while describing what he was looking for in a head coach.
 
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Happy the presser went well. Randy is 1-0 when he walks in the door in a couple of days. As for my reaction? No cartwheels because it seems unrealistic to expect a quick repeat of his last few years. Just hoping that his abilities as an evaluator of talent and game preparation are still there. If he still "has it" and shows himself to be a more seasoned Coach in a good way, we get back to respectability fairly quickly. How fast and how far will depend on the staff and a little luck in developing a QB to lead the offense. I'm assuming because he's RE we will have a line that can block again and a defense that tackles and makes some plays. Now just show me the coaching staff and we're good.
 
Jimdish255 said:
I'm assuming because he's RE we will have a line that can block again and a defense that tackles and makes some plays.
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And special teams that returns punts, a coach who doesn't view an entire season as practice, knows how to properly use timeouts, how to run more than one play in the last 20 seconds of a game.
 
Listened to the presser live during work....

Let me preface this by saying, I wasn't thrilled when Edsall was a strong candidate. I'd hoped Benedict could lure a bigger name here. I believe he tried. Edsall became the best option, realistically and financially.

I've come around to the re-hire. After listening to the press conference, I'm thrilled Edsall's back!!! He, as others have said, was genuine. His words weren't scripted or calculated. I believe he truly feels bad about the way he left. I believe it ate/eats at him. You could hear it in his voice and see it in his emotions. As I thought more about it, Edsall genuinely loved those kids. The successful season, dealing with Jasper's death, he was emotionally invested in them and the program. I believe he left the way he did, because (at the time) he couldn't look those kids in the eye to say he was leaving. It would be too difficult after all they'd been through. It was an opportunity at Maryland that he had to take and he didn't want emotions involved to dissuade him from making that decision. '''Tis easier to ask for forgiveness later, then to ask for permission, first." We've all had regret about the way we've handled a life situation. Edsall regrets the way he handled the situation. What he did, doesn't make him any less of a man. It makes him human. It takes a man to come back, face those same people, and ask for forgiveness. He didn't have to come back. It would have been easier to stay away. He wanted to come home. He wanted to face his demons and find peace with himself and his UConn football family. He wants to finish what he started here. He wants to put UConn Football on the map once again. I'm excited for UConn Football. It's time to write the next chapter and Randy's got the pen.

I'm not a season ticket holder. Work keeps me from getting to every home game. But, I've attended every home opener the last few years and sprinkle in another game or two throughout the season. I didn't plan on going to any games if Diaco was here. I had no desire to support a lost cause. With Edsall back, I'm optimistic we'll see UConn Football heading in the right direction.

Welcome a Home Coach!!!

GO HUSKIES!!!
 
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Chin Diesel said:
He did say the game has more passing and more spread formations and then threw in the comment about still needing blocking, assignments, etc.
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That seemed like an unintended rip at the prior HC's competence.
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
Ok..I am sure it is user error...I can't find the full presser? On huskvision I only see a 55 second version? Can someone provide a link?
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Go to post one in this thread and click the link. Fast forward to 5 minutes and watch the remaining 39.
 
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Just looking at this now HCRE did a pretty nice job, not slick but sincere.

It's a new day.
 
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Husky92 said:
I think we've had enough slick! :rolleyes:
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Exactly.

BTW, nice avatar.

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I thought that Edsall's remarks about meeting NFL players who he coached, or were here under PP/Diaco (like Byron Jones) reminded me how nasty we USED to be, and how far we've fallen. He was right, it really goes to show you how great of a program Randy and the staff all those years built up and how in just a matter of 6 years Paul Pasquloni/Jeff Hathaway and then Bobby Diaco were able to tear it all down. Granted conference re-alignment hasn't helped, but...
 
BNich said:
There were no written or prepared words in that press conference by Randy. He spoke from the heart with genuine sincerity. I can't wait until this program returns to winning the UConn football way. Go Huskies!!!
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I'm not going back to re-watch but I thought I saw some paper's being flipped on the podium. Could have been with Athletic Director Dave was talking.
 
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