Matt Brock - New Defensive Coordinator

[LoyalFanCT]

With this hire, chances are better UConn will go bowling in 2024!

 

[blue93]

One thing that jumps out to me in a big way: this guy is not afraid of a challenge. Mississippi State, Washington State, and Texas Tech have a lot of unique difficulties despite being in P5 conferences during his tenures.

 

[Scoe]

Welcome aboard now let’s go.

 

[UCONNRPh]

Two things:

1. I still think we needed a new OC more than getting a DC (Just my feel)
2. Am curious to see if we get any portal transfers from Miss State after their spring ball is over

 

[CL82]

I'm just glad we have someone to coordinate the defense.

Yep, nobody wants uncoordinated defense.

 

[UDann]

Two things:

1. I still think we needed a new OC more than getting a DC (Just my feel)
2. Am curious to see if we get any portal transfers from Miss State after their spring ball is over

Sine the defense usually starts out good but tires in games from being on the field way too much I would agree OC may have been my choice. That said having sat through a lot of brutal seasons sans 2022 any change with quality individuals is good.

 

[Go Dogs!!]

Coach Brock, Welcome to UConn!! Great hire and I hope with his experience, he makes the D better!!

 

[DoctorWho85]

With this hire, chances are better UConn will go bowling in 2024!

I think we'll be pretty close to bowling with with the signings we made and the players we're bring in from the portal.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Sine the defense usually starts out good but tires in games from being on the field way too much I would agree OC may have been my choice. That said having sat through a lot of brutal seasons sans 2022 any change with quality individuals is good.

I think this gives Mora a little more time to focus on both sides of the ball. Charlton had full control, but I think Mora has more input than the last 2 years.

 

[JMick]

Two things:

1. I still think we needed a new OC more than getting a DC (Just my feel)
2. Am curious to see if we get any portal transfers from Miss State after their spring ball is over

You have to hope that having a DC allows Mora to put more of a stamp on the offense and focus on fixing problems there more quickly

 

[ESLNKY03]

@ESLNKY03 called it
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Defensive Coordinator

Can’t doubt PC’s twitter follows.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Why do you think Mora is an offensive mind?

 

[Scoe]

Why do you think Mora is an offensive mind?

It’s not about being an offensive mind it’s about having some situationaly aware offense, like keeping Charlton in check from throwing a screen 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage, while your team is having momentum on offense.

 

[uconnfan68]

Why do you think Mora is an offensive mind?

Decades of experience.

 

[uconnbill]

I think Mora wants to get UConn back above .500 and bowling. This should help with letting him be the Head Coach and not wearing two hats.

 

[KryHavok]

Yep, nobody wants uncoordinated defense.

The opposing offense usually doesn't mind though. ^_^

Now if we can only work on having a coordinated and well-functioning offense...

 

[Bongo Fury]

It’s not about being an offensive mind it’s about having some situationaly aware offense, like keeping Charlton in check from throwing a screen 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage, while your team is having momentum on offense.

Just curious, anyone think that HCJM holds back the offense at times? Or is RE the only coach to do this? Or are they performing the best way to fit the personnel? Good OL, attempt ball control and limit turnovers? Hopefully next with year with roster turnover they’ll be more successful.

 

[ConnMan74]

Was reading that Miss State ran 3-3-5. I am not familiar with different schemes like some so if anyone has thoughts on:
1. The pros and cons
2. Whether Brock runs that at UConn
3. Whether that means staff changes

I would be interested to read it

 

[History Geek]

Just curious, anyone think that HCJM holds back the offense at times? Or is RE the only coach to do this? Or are they performing the best way to fit the personnel? Good OL, attempt ball control and limit turnovers? Hopefully next with year with roster turnover they’ll be more successful.

I think it was a “not trust the personnel” issue more than anything. Two years ago I think they wanted to keep it simpler for a freshman Zion. Last year I think it was a 1) ease TR in and 2) step back in performance from the WR room. Hopefully TR’s knee is even stronger this year and the WR room is better. TR being a more of a threat to take off and get a first down if necessary would be nice, and being more dangerous in the vertical passing game would open up everything more. We will see.

 

[History Geek]

Was reading that Miss State ran 3-3-5. I am not familiar with different schemes like some so if anyone has thoughts on:
1. The pros and cons
2. Whether Brock runs that at UConn
3. Whether that means staff changes

I would be interested to read it

Reading that MSU under Brock ran a 3-3-5 made my face twich a little

 

[WNConn]

Reading that MSU under Brock ran a 3-3-5 made my face twich a little

We certainly all have 3-3-5 PTSD from Billy Crocker

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Was reading that Miss State ran 3-3-5. I am not familiar with different schemes like some so if anyone has thoughts on:
1. The pros and cons
2. Whether Brock runs that at UConn
3. Whether that means staff changes

I would be interested to read it

I dont think it matters what he ran at LSU. UConn’s defense will be Mora’s defense and thats what Brock will run,

While Mora hired a DC….it’s still his defense.

 

[Scrutineer]

Like his background with special team coaching as well.
Time to buy cowbells.

My sources tell me once we took him to the Dairy Bar he told JM I'm yours for the asking.............
His biggest challenge will be figuring out how to be successful without the big defensive linemen that make the SEC so formidable.

 

[Jimdish255]

For an outside hire this is better than I would have expected.

That's a ringing endorsement.

 

[Purple Stein]

Awesome. Glad to have Brock on board!