I Still Want P Gone

[Waquoit]

I think this game is even more evidence of that. It proved that the team had the talent to compete for a conference title, instead he gives us a team that choked at home to Temple. A team that was humiliated by Syracuse. He was brought in as a caretaker, but he has set the program back years. The 2nd half turtle yesterday was disgusting. No creativity until OT. Why were we saving it? The players gutted that game out. This team deserves a better head coach. He's not going to get any better.

 

[ZooCougar]

I think this game is even more evidence of that. It proved that the team had the talent to compete for a conference title, instead he gives us a team that choked at home to Temple. A team that was humiliated by Syracuse. He was brought in as a caretaker, but he has set the program back years. The 2nd half turtle yesterday was disgusting. No creativity until OT. Why were we saving it? The players gutted that game out. This team deserves a better head coach. He's not going to get any better.

Amen.

Not buying the no talent line. Nobody in the Big East is all that talented, we should have been more competive.

In terms of raw talent, our defense may be the the most talented unit in the conference, including the offensive units. That will be proven when a bunch of them are playing on Sundays.

 

[dante]

I dont know what he's doing he expects the defense to win the game in the second halves, the offense seems to stall every game in the second half feels like is being done on purpose.

 

[joey3$trike$]

not going to happen, he'll be back win or not.

 

[Brochacho]

Amen.

Not buying the no talent line. Nobody in the Big East is all that talented, we should have been more competive.

In terms of raw talent, our defense may be the the most talented unit in the conference, including the offensive units. That will be proven when a bunch of them are playing on Sundays.

This.

This year's team is our most talented yet, it will put the most players in the NFL over the next 3 years than any past team of ours. And really, look at the schedule. Is their any reason this team should not be 9-2 right now? BWW missing one play against NC St. coupled with bad play calling by GDL, Christen going AWOL against Temple coupled with bad playcalling by GDL, didn't get the chance to watch WMU game but I'll blame it on GDL, and finally USF a collection of wtf plays and bad play calling by GDL.

 

[johnhuskies95]

I want him gone too, but no rational person can watch yesterday's game objectively and conclude that Charlie Strong coached a better game than Pasqualoni.

 

[Huskyhoops25]

I think this game is even more evidence of that. It proved that the team had the talent to compete for a conference title, instead he gives us a team that choked at home to Temple. A team that was humiliated by Syracuse. He was brought in as a caretaker, but he has set the program back years. The 2nd half turtle yesterday was disgusting. No creativity until OT. Why were we saving it? The players gutted that game out. This team deserves a better head coach. He's not going to get any better.

I couldn't agree more. Fire P!! So sick of run, run, pass. Make Don Brown interim and get rid of P and D. UConn is in need of young blood. Manuel has a chance to put his imprint on the program and I suggest he takes the opportunity.

 

[huskymedic]

This.

This year's team is our most talented yet, it will put the most players in the NFL over the next 3 years than any past team of ours. And really, look at the schedule. Is their any reason this team should not be 9-2 right now? BWW missing one play against NC St. coupled with bad play calling by GDL, Christen going AWOL against Temple coupled with bad playcalling by GDL, didn't get the chance to watch WMU game but I'll blame it on GDL, and finally USF a collection of wtf plays and bad play calling by GDL.

Doubt it surpasses 2009 or 2011 team for NFL players (not just a camp taste - active roster) or 2008-2011 group.

 

[Excalibur]

You may want it, we all may want it, but it's not happening. It's a by-product of yesterday that we get another season of P.

 

[IMind]

I've fairly conservative when it comes to this stuff... and I think most of the losses this season are entirely on the offensive play calling. The second half scoring problem being the key indicator. Have they ever made a halftime adjustment that has worked? One?

The only thing that would concern me is losing Don Brown.

The only way in my mind that PP could stay is if he fires GDL and brings in a OC with a decent resume.

 

[metsfan2323]

It will be interesting to see how P recruits if we get upgraded this week. He has done an admirable job in that department amidst complete turmoil.

I can tolerate more P as long as D is gone.

 

[IMind]

You may want it, we all may want it, but it's not happening. It's a by-product of yesterday that we get another season of P.

I think you might be right, but lets see what happens.. I mean if they come out flat when a bowl game is on the line that really only points to one thing.

What pisses me off the most is how good the defense is, with any offense at all they could be a top 25 team.

 

[mets1090]

If PP and GDL are coming back next year, we need a bowl game in the worst way. This team could really benefit from the extra 3 or so weeks of practice. The offensive line looks so lost at times (less so lately I think but that could be because my expectations have fallen through the floor) that more practice time could prove very valuable for next year.

 

[PolisHusky]

+ 1,000,000,000 to the statement above. Extra practices will do a world of good leading up to a bowl game and getting the young players some more practice. Arguably, we are losing a huge group of leaders with our seniors. Every extra practice makes the transition to next year more critical for giving the young guys extra reps.

For now, my focus is on the effort of the players. I will be glad to engage in a discussion about Pasqualoni after the season, but for now, the idea of playing for a bowl game means more to me than placing blame on anyone, including Pasqualoni. He is our coach, like it or not. I'm going to be loud, proud, and wearing blue on Saturday. I hope 39,999 others will join me in that.

 

[BlueDogs]

If PP can look Manuel in the eye and say GDL deserves anoher year, he's as dishonest as he is incompetent and both should be shown the door.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

5 wins guarantees a return of Pasqualoni. That is not longer on the table. Deleone gets worse game to game. I can't imagine any objective person can look at the offense and believe that Deleone deserves to return. Hopefully Deleone "voluntarily" retires.

 

[ZooCougar]

If we want P gone, then perhaps our best bet is to hope he puts his foot down about DeLeone. I think that could spoil the relationship and that would force Warde Manuel into a position (to act).

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I've resigned myself to the fact that P will return. I want him gone too, but it's not going to happen. What I cannot tolerate is GDL back next year. I mean what is the level of incompetence that gets OC's fired after 2 years?

 

[OrangeMojo]

man - reading this and other threads is like deja vu all over again

good luck getting rid of Coach D. I do not envy you the frustration of this offseason.

 

[upstater]

Something to think about: another year of Pasqualoni will likely coincide with the exit of the Jets coaching staff. Tony Sparano has one more year in NYC, and then he is gone. He is a Connecticut boy, and Parcells thinks the world of him--for some reason.

 

[Adios]

Something to think about: another year of Pasqualoni will likely coincide with the exit of the Jets coaching staff. Tony Sparano has one more year in NYC, and then he is gone. He is a Connecticut boy, and Parcells thinks the world of him--for some reason.

Isn't he the man who invented the "wildcat" formation? Are you out of your mind?!

 

[formerlurker]

Something to think about: another year of Pasqualoni will likely coincide with the exit of the Jets coaching staff. Tony Sparano has one more year in NYC, and then he is gone. He is a Connecticut boy, and Parcells thinks the world of him--for some reason.

Have you watched the Jets offense this year? I'd rather sign GDL to an extension than go anywhere near Sparano.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Something to think about: another year of Pasqualoni will likely coincide with the exit of the Jets coaching staff. Tony Sparano has one more year in NYC, and then he is gone. He is a Connecticut boy, and Parcells thinks the world of him--for some reason.

Yeah. Dislike. Very much.

 

[Northbound]

Tony Sparano, good man I'd rather have Tony Danza as a coach.

 

[hartford84]

I think this game is even more evidence of that. It proved that the team had the talent to compete for a conference title, instead he gives us a team that choked at home to Temple. A team that was humiliated by Syracuse. He was brought in as a caretaker, but he has set the program back years. The 2nd half turtle yesterday was disgusting. No creativity until OT. Why were we saving it? The players gutted that game out. This team deserves a better head coach. He's not going to get any better.

PP is like drinking warm milk. He will probably last another year or two and than be gone - very bad hire - UConn was truly on the rise before his arrival.