Houston Game Week Press Conference/Depth Chart & Tidbits

[huskymedic]

UConn Games Notes:http://issuu.com/uconnhuskies/docs/houstonnotes112115

Houston Game Notes: http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111615aad.html

 

[huskymedic]

UConnFootball 11:50am via TweetDeck
Coach Diaco's weekly press conference will be on @periscopeco starting at noon #work2win

 

[huskymedic]

NeillOstrout 12:05pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on bye: “The players had a chance to recharge their batteries, mind, body and soul.”

desmondconner 12:06pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: "To be in November and have a real relevance to achievement goals, postseason play, that piece we have taken next step."

desmondconner 12:06pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: "if you're a competitor very exciting to have Houston come in here, our last home game, their last road game."

UConnFootball 12:07pm via TweetDeck
Coach Diaco says it's exciting to have a team like Houston coming here on our senior day, "You really couldn't write the script any better."

NeillOstrout 12:08pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on bowl talk: “It’s on everyone’s mind so to not address it a bit, you’re avoiding the elephant in the room."

NeillOstrout 12:08pm via TweetDeck
Diaco: "But we haven’t spent a lot of time talking about it.”

 

[huskymedic]

desmondconner 12:10pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Houston D: "They take it away a bunch"

NeillOstrout 12:12pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Houston QB Greg Ward Jr.'s ankle injury: “I expect to see Ward.”

desmondconner 12:12pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Houston QB: "the offense didn't really change and it doesn't change, the approach is no different, we expect to see Ward"

EdDaigneault 12:12pm via Twitter Web Client
Diaco says Houston offense won't change no matter who plays QB. Expects to see Greg Ward.

EdDaigneault 12:13pm via Twitter Web Client
Diaco says the Huskies are unlikely to get WR Brian Lemelle back this week.

NeillOstrout 12:13pm via TweetDeck
PR Brian Lemelle still not ready to play because of nagging injury.

desmondconner 12:13pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on the break: gave some guys a chance to heal, QB Shirreffs, RB Newsome, LB Joseph, S Adams, among them, all feeling better than have

 

[huskymedic]

desmondconner 12:15pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Houston-Memphis game: They believe, great belief, confidence that created this awesome persistence toward their goal."

desmondconner 12:16pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on Houston-Memphis: "..And you got to see how fast they really are.."

UConnFootball 12:15pm via TweetDeck
Coach Diaco: On Houston vs. Memphis, "You can see a great confidence...it was a gutsy, griddy performance. They believe they are real good."

desmondconner 12:17pm via TweetDeck
Diaco on ball security: such a big deal for us, costs us so much, it's our paramount objective on offense every game, protect the football"

EdDaigneault 12:24pm via Twitter Web Client
Houston is No. 1 in the nation in TO margin and 13th in sacks. Defense will be recognizable. Former UConn DC Todd Orlando is the Houston DC.


Not very long this week...

 

[ktuck911]

I see Jazzmar Clax is on the Senior Day list.. looks like this is it for him... Isn't he a redshirt JR? Hopefully he can finish his playing career on high note elsewhere...

 

[hardcorehusky]

I see Jazzmar Clax is on the Senior Day list.. looks like this is it for him... Isn't he a redshirt JR? Hopefully he can finish his playing career on high note elsewhere...

I had high hopes for him when he was recruited. I saw him as a bruising fullback who could open holes for the TB. Thank you Jazzmar for your contributions and I hope your college football experience is something you can look back on fondly.

 

[huskymedic]

I see Jazzmar Clax is on the Senior Day list.. looks like this is it for him... Isn't he a redshirt JR? Hopefully he can finish his playing career on high note elsewhere...

NeillOstrout11:56am via TweetDeck
FB Jazzmar Clax, a junior in terms of eligibility, will be among the 16 seniors honored by UConn Saturday on Senior Day.

NeillOstrout11:57am via TweetDeck
Clax is on track to graduate. HIs role on the football team has obviously diminished lately.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Jazzmar Clax.

What a great name.

 

[Stainmaster]

If I recall correctly, wasn't Clax phased out of the program's on-field operations immediately following that taunting penalty against USF? What a Boneyard-tastic response by Diaco.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

If I recall correctly, wasn't Clax phased out of the program's on-field operations immediately following that taunting penalty against USF? What a Boneyard-tastic response by Diaco.

Yes.

 

[Tdaley]

He wasn't playing much anyways. Mostly he was just on special teams. It was probably partly based on production and partly based on Verducci's play designs.

 

[huskypantz]

We just don't use the traditional FB much. We put guys in the backfield but they either have added skills (the TE's, Max, Marriner) or they are an o-lineman.

 

[huskymedic]

Joseph_Duarte 8:26pm via Twitter for iPhone
Coach Tom Herman says QB Greg Ward Jr. (ankle) dressed out for practice Tuesday and is doing better but no decision yet on status for UConn

 

[huskymedic]

Huskies To Face 13th-Ranked Houston On Senior Day
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111715aab.html

Depth Chart

 

[Carl Spackler]

Thanks for regularly posting all this stuff medic.

 

[huskymedic]

http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20151120/uconn-hosting-unbeaten-13th-ranked-houston-on-senior-day

 

[huskymedic]

No. 13 Houston At UConn: Capsule And Two-Deep

Five Things To Know

1. The No. 13 Cougars are one of five undefeated teams in the country and the only one outside the Power Five conferences. The other unbeatens are No. 1 Clemson, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Oklahoma State and No. 6 Iowa.

2. UConn's Arkeel Newsome is 20th in the nation in all-purpose yards at 140.3 a game. Houston is among the FBS team leaders in various offensive categories and has scored 435 points in 10 games compared to UConn's 190 in 10 games.

3. Houston is first in the nation in turnover margin (plus 18). UConn is tied for 18th.

4. The Huskies lost to the only other ranked team (then-No. 22 Missouri) it played this year and that was on the road. The highest-ranked opponent the Huskies have beaten at home was No.11 South Florida in 2007.

5. UConn is seventh nationally interceptions with 15, led by Jamar Summers' six. Houston's Ward has thrown just four picks this year.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn vs. #13 Houston Gameday Guide

BE THE DIFFERENCE ON SENIOR DAY!

Facing an undefeated American Conference foe and one win away from being bowl eligible, the Huskies need YOU at the game. Can't use your tickets? Give them to a friend that will Bleed Blue with the rest of UConn Nation tomorrow afternoon. Need extra tickets to the game? CLICK HERE and lock in your seats to what's sure to be an exciting season finale.

Let's fill the Rent and get this win!

UConn Huskies vs. #13 Houston Cougars
Sponsored by: Webster Bank
3:30 PM KICKOFF
Senior Day

10:30 AM Season Ticket Holder Early Access to Parking Lots/Tailgating

Season ticket holders may enter the lots an hour before lots open to the public. Please follow your normal parking entry instructions printed on the back of your season parking pass. Only season parking pass holders enjoy this benefit so please display your parking pass when you enter the stadium.

11:30 AM Fan Fest Open (Between Gates A & B)

Take a stroll over to the family-friendly ‘Fan Fest’, located between Gates A and B. Featuring inflatables, contests, giveaways, player cut-outs and more; Fan Fest is the best place to spend time with friends and family before heading into the stadium.

11:30 AM Parking Lots/Tailgating Open to Public

Four hours to kickoff and that means parking lots are open. Get in early and get the grill going! For the full list of tailgating policies, please CLICK HERE. Don’t forget to use #UConnTailgate all season long when posting pictures of your gameday setup!

12:00 PM UConn Men's Basketball vs. Furman (Gampel Pavilion)

Wanna stuff as much UConn into your day as possible? Show your UConn Football vs. Houston game ticket at the Gampel Pavilion Box Office (North Entrance) for a $15 ticket to Men's Basketball vs. Furman. Make your way back to East Hartford after the game and you'll be right on time for kickoff!

1:15 PM Greet the Huskies at Husky Walk

Say hello to the band, cheerleaders and Jonathan as you make your way over to Husky Walk to meet the team as they enter the stadium. The team buses will be arriving in just a few minutes – get there early to save your spot and high-five the team before they take the field.

2:00 PM Stadium Gates Open

Get in early and get loud!

**Reminder fans – For the safety of our guests, all bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium. Backpacks or oversized bags are not permitted. Purses/tote bags that are smaller than 12" x 12" x 6" will be permitted. Diaper bags are permitted in the company of a small child. Bags carrying medical needs will also be permitted and are subject to search by venue personnel.

3:00 PM Pregame Begins

Special for UConn vs. Houston - Celebrate Senior Day with the Huskies. Fifteen seniors will be honored for their hardwork in the classroom and on the gridiron. Make pregame an important piece of your gameday and join us in thanking our seniors for all they have accomplished.

3:30 PM KICKOFF

HALFTIME UConn Marching Band Halftime Show

POSTGAME Fight Song

Join the team and band one last time at the Rent in singing the fight song!

LET'S GO HUSKIES!!!