Hurley versus Edsall (and BD for that matter)

[huskyrob1]

Man we’re digging deep here ,can’t wait for the dead of winter posts

Don't feel so bad, this winter will be the warmest in 50 years.

 

[Uconnalliance]

Don't feel so bad, this winter will be the warmest in 50 years.

God I hope so

 

[uconnyankee]

why are we comparing a highly sought after coach to one we picked up at SAVERs.
Randy is using the same playbook he used to build the program in his first stint. Slow and steady progress, built over several seasons. Nothing he does is flashy or for those seeking instant gratification. At his best, he won 8 games in a season.

Hurley has a record for quick turnarounds and big gains Year 2. He's done it twice before, and looks like he's on track for a third time. He's a proven winner in the short run, and needs Uconn to get a deep run in the tourney on his resume

I don't think 2 wins cuts it, but the team is measurably better than last year and looks to on track for getting better next year. I also don't think there is appetite to do another re-boot right now. If the situation were different, I think RE is gone on 12/2. Realistically, he has next year to get to 5-6 wins is my guess.

 

[Dove]

Buzzed posting is drunk posting...

I dunno. I think it's a broad line there.

 

[PackTheRent]

That's true unless you don't have people with skills.

Look, the football roster was a total mess when Edsall took over and his real first recruiting class are redshirt freshmen and sophomores. If you look at all of the players that left UConn since Edsall took over, none were drafted by the NFL, only two, Darrian Beavers and Tyler Davis are starting for an FBS school, 2 others moved to FBS schools in reserve roles, a couple are playing in Canada, and the rest either quit football, went JUCO, or moved down to FCS or D2. How do you compete with that kind of roster?

Look who Diaco inherited: 4 NFL draft picks: Byron Jones, Geremy Davis, Obi Melanfonwu, and Foley Fatukasi, plus Andrew Adams and Noel Thomas. At QB, he inherited Casey Cochran, Tim Boyle, and Chandler Whitmer.

How are the Edsall recruits different?. None would be accepted as transfers to P5 schools and none are going to the NFL. A few could start at mid-tier AAC schools but not at good programs like UCF or Cincinnati. Edsall roster is a small upgrade from Diaco. Our roster is equivalent to the good FCS programs.

 

[TheDrifter75]

why are we comparing a highly sought after coach to one we picked up at SAVERs.
Randy is using the same playbook he used to build the program in his first stint. Slow and steady progress, built over several seasons. Nothing he does is flashy or for those seeking instant gratification. At his best, he won 8 games in a season.

Hurley has a record for quick turnarounds and big gains Year 2. He's done it twice before, and looks like he's on track for a third time. He's a proven winner in the short run, and needs Uconn to get a deep run in the tourney on his resume

I don't think 2 wins cuts it, but the team is measurably better than last year and looks to on track for getting better next year. I also don't think there is appetite to do another re-boot right now. If the situation were different, I think RE is gone on 12/2. Realistically, he has next year to get to 5-6 wins is my guess.

9 twice

 

[Exasperated]

How many times does this Boneyard Myth need to be corrected? Diaco players still on roster three years later:

Peart
VanDemark
Leone
Coyle
Herring Wilson
Gilmartin
Fortt
Skanes
DeGeorge
Donaldson
Ian Swenson
Eddie Hahn
Donovan Williams
AJ Garson
Donovan O'reilly
Stanley Hubbard
Noel Brouse

By my count 9 current starters. Oh those darn facts always ruin a good story.

And he’s done his best to run these guys off, too. My bet is most with remaining eligibility are gone. This year’s Senior day confirmed that.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

How are the Edsall recruits different?. None would be accepted as transfers to P5 schools and none are going to the NFL. A few could start at mid-tier AAC schools but not at good programs like UCF or Cincinnati. Edsall roster is a small upgrade from Diaco. Our roster is equivalent to the good FCS programs.

Randy is not a good recruiter. He is pretty poor. He was average when he had the BE platform, but he is uninspiring. He should have better recuits simply because for the kids it will mean immediate playing time. How? If they can't beat out players that are on the field now, they really have no future in FBS football.

 

[Bulldog]

I don’t know how they are measurably better! They are 2-10 and beat 2 of the worst teams I’ve ever seen. Temple just rang up 42 consecutive points on them. The team literally just quit on the coaching staff, the program and themselves. The AD can not allow this and bring back the coach responsible.

 

[AAC Guru]

How many times does this Boneyard Myth need to be corrected? Diaco players still on roster three years later:

Peart
VanDemark
Leone
Coyle
Herring Wilson
Gilmartin
Fortt
Skanes
DeGeorge
Donaldson
Ian Swenson
Eddie Hahn
Donovan Williams
AJ Garson
Donovan O'reilly
Stanley Hubbard
Noel Brouse

By my count 9 current starters. Oh those darn facts always ruin a good story.

This list isn’t accurate. I know for sure. Vandemark was a Randy recruit. He started as a true freshman Randy’s first year. Pretty sure Swenson, O’Reilly, Donaldson and possibly others were Randy recruits as well.