Mora Fresno post game presser

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[Husk1881]

Always appreciate how he takes credit for the losses but gives the players credit for the wins. Always refreshing when coaches don’t throw their players under the bus

 

[huskeynut]

Mora has a good handle on this team. His comments on Zion speak volumes of his understanding of player development and having faith in his players.

He also understands were this team is and what still needs to be done.

 

[UCan3]

Good point - hearing Edsall throw his players under the bus after game was hard to listen to

 

[Drew]

Could listen to this guy talk ball for hours

 

[Scrutiner]

Always appreciate how he takes credit for the losses but gives the players credit for the wins. Always refreshing when coaches don’t throw their players under the bus

Sure, that's all great, but when will he start to talk about how the players getting bigger, stronger and faster?

 

[uconnfan68]

Sure, that's all great, but when will he start to talk about how the players getting bigger, stronger and faster?

And executing better.

 

[gioff2323]

And RKGs

 

[freescooter]

Sure, that's all great, but when will he start to talk about how the players getting bigger, stronger and faster?

Not one word about winning breakfast? None!

 

[RSTuthill]

Not one word about winning breakfast? None!

How can you win football games without winning breakfast????

 

[CL82]

How can you win football games without winning breakfast????

I know, right? It sets up that winning attitude that leads to your football games being featured on Nickelodeon.

 

[freescooter]

I know, right? It sets up that winning attitude that leads to your football games being featured on Nickelodeon.

Crazy as it sounded at the time, Bob was pretty prescient on that one. The NFL simulcast a couple of games there last year and has the Denver-LA Rams game scheduled for here this Christmas. Stopped clock theory perhaps?

 

[HCCForever]

Love that quote that Mora attributed to Dick Vermeil, "you have to find enough success in the pursuit of it so that you can ultimately achieve it". To me, that is why this victory was so important to keep the hope alive.

 

[huskymedic]

Jim Mora recaps Fresno State game -- UConn Huskies Football

UConn Football head coach Jim Mora talks with the media following his program's win over Fresno State on Saturday afternoon.

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[HCCForever]

Always appreciate how he takes credit for the losses but gives the players credit for the wins. Always refreshing when coaches don’t throw their players under the bus

I noticed that as well. Any leadership book that I have read always talks about passing the credit and owning the blame. I have worked with plenty of gutless wonders who do the opposite.

 

[gioff2323]

…. and in this instance was quick to give a shout-out to Carlton, whom has been on the receiving end of some less than positive comments here while rewriting a playbook centered around kids who were playing hs this time last year.

 

[Chin Diesel]

…. and in this instance was quick to give a shout-out to Carlton, whom has been on the receiving end of some less than positive comments here while rewriting a playbook centered around kids who were playing hs this time last year.

Interesting. Josh was effective for UConn but any other minutes he played was going to be at the expense of Adama's minutes and growth. Josh played well for Houston and was a good fit for them.

 

[gioff2323]

Interesting. Josh was effective for UConn but any other minutes he played was going to be at the expense of Adama's minutes and growth. Josh played well for Houston and was a good fit for them.

I’m trying to be serious here!

 

[Skiblets]

I’m just glad that Mora isn’t treating the win like the super bowl like many of us are , myself included. Feels great to have a modicum of hope again but much work remains.

Love his demeanor on the sideline when something goes wrong. Very calmly makes a note… teaching moment for film study or 1:1 with a player …. and moves on. The dude is Uber professional.

 

[uconnbill]

It is nice to have a professional at the head of the team.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Sure, that's all great, but when will he start to talk about how the players getting bigger, stronger and faster?

And executing better.

Really?! What good would it have been to stand up in front of the media after being totally outmatched against 3 top-25 teams (two of which were on the road) and carved up the kids by stating how the players didn't do that/did do this? That would've been the worst thing he ever could've done for team building/ morale. Have you ever been part of a team?

 

[RSTuthill]

Really?! What good would it have been to stand up in front of the media after being totally outmatched against 3 top-25 teams (two of which were on the road) and carved up the kids by stating how the players didn't do that/did do this? That would've been the worst thing he ever could've done for team building/ morale. Have you ever been part of a team?

Pssst ... if you weren't joking with this post, I am pretty sure he was. Guessing you were just playing along with the theme though.

 

[jostar1]

Really?! What good would it have been to stand up in front of the media after being totally outmatched against 3 top-25 teams (two of which were on the road) and carved up the kids by stating how the players didn't do that/did do this? That would've been the worst thing he ever could've done for team building/ morale. Have you ever been part of a team?

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Pssst ... if you weren't joking with this post, I am pretty sure he was. Guessing you were just playing along with the theme though.

No - I was serious because I thought they were. Had a busy day and skimming through the posts of the last 24 + hours. Hopefully you're right in that their sarc was on. Bottom line - I stand up for my guys.