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[Palatine]

I have no idea which way the arrow is pointing.

I was very displeased with job that Pasqualoni did in 2011. He talked a good game, then made poor decision after poor decision. He lost numerous winnable games. He set back our recruiting by delivering a 5-7 season (coming off a BCS Bowl) when there was potential for much better.

P. won't be judged by 2011. But if he has another stinker in 2012, he will be judged harshly. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. This is the second year in the system. There should be more reacting and less thinking. I believe this team is much more talented than they showed last year on the field. But P.Has t translate that to wins. If he does that the opportunity for a significant uptick will be in sight.

 

[#2]

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[BlueMAB]

I was unimpressed with Pasqualoni this year as well. Blaming Edsall for the cupboard being bare at the skill positions is less than truthful.

Todman left early, Frey left with a year of eligibility, Endres couldn't stop smoking weed, Michael Smith decided homework was unimportant, Shoemate got hurt, and I think we lost another WR for the year due to injury (Generrett?).

We weren't loaded, but blaming Edsall for that is just lying to yourself.

 

[cohenzone]

Pal, I totally don't get why you think UConn had the goods last year. While I did not like the 3 QB rotation used at the beginning of the year, the fact is, that UConn ultimately lost those early games on D as well as some of the later games where we scored enough to win. They led Vandy, ISU and WMU in te 4th quarter and I severely doubt that any one of those pea green QBs would have changed the O significantly. Those games were the difference between last year's record and the BCS year. Besides, the BSC team was hardly a magnificent machine, so the drop off wasn't nearly as drastic as you seem to think it was, especially given a ton of major differences in the O backfield, the LBs and the D backfield - a very green group over all. You are also fixated on what you see as bad recruiting without ever accepting the fact that he got in on kids very late compared to the competition and still managed a class at least equal to most anything RE ever did. Is PP the ultimate perfect coach or recruiter for a program like UConn's which aspires to be a good team year after year? Time will tell. But after one year with a weaker or at least far less experienced squad and a truncated recruiting access compared to the competition, geez, the whining is incessant. And we are no great shakes a lot better than RU to where New Jersey kids will look at us versus them as that much better. For the good of the Big East so long as UConn is a member, it would not be a bad thing for RU to be a very good program. I'd have much more concern about CT kids seeing them as a better alternative to us and then hope he can get the CT kids who are deciding us vs. PSU, Iowa, Wis or wherever w see as better than us now more and more decide to stay home.

 

[2Infinity]

I was unimpressed with Pasqualoni this year as well. Blaming Edsall for the cupboard being bare at the skill positions is less than truthful.

Todman left early, Frey left with a year of eligibility, Endres couldn't stop smoking weed, Michael Smith decided homework was unimportant, Shoemate got hurt, and I think we lost another WR for the year due to injury (Generrett?).

We weren't loaded, but blaming Edsall for that is just lying to yourself.

It's called DEPTH man. If you don't have it and your thin at the skill positions...that is exactly what can happen to you when you lose a few guys for whatever reason! ...and YES...creating depth is a coach's responsibility!!

As a side note...who knows what J. Todman would have done if he had known that Randy wasn't coming back. For Edsall to put Todman on the spot to announce his future plans to his teammates PRIOR to Edsall doing the same several hours later...was just plain wrong! How much of a role did Edsall play in convincing Todman that he should leave the program and go pro, when Edsall knew he was leaving the program too?

 

[BlueMAB]

It's called DEPTH man. If you don't have it and your thin at the skill positions...that is exactly what can happen to you when you lose a few guys for whatever reason! ...and YES...creating depth is a coach's responsibility!!

As a side note...who knows what J. Todman would have done if he had known that Randy wasn't coming back. For Edsall to put Todman on the spot to announce his future plans to his teammates PRIOR to Edsall doing the same several hours later...was just plain wrong! How much of a role did Edsall play in convincing Todman that he should leave the program and go pro, when Edsall knew he was leaving the program too?

We had depth, but (I realize this may come as a surprise to you) when you lose 5 or 6+ upperclassmen who start or play significant roles all on one side of the ball, you're going to see a negative impact on the field.

That's as true for the NY Giants and NE Patriots as it is for the UConn Huskies.

 

[Excalibur]

I was unimpressed with Pasqualoni this year as well. Blaming Edsall for the cupboard being bare at the skill positions is less than truthful.

Todman left early, Frey left with a year of eligibility, Endres couldn't stop smoking weed, Michael Smith decided homework was unimportant, Shoemate got hurt, and I think we lost another WR for the year due to injury (Generrett?).

We weren't loaded, but blaming Edsall for that is just lying to yourself.

The only inquiry worth making was whether the cupboard was in fact bare. At the WR and RB positions, the answer was yes. Why that was the case is irrelevant.

 

[BlueMAB]

I believe P is a better salesman than Edsall. But Coach P should be doing a better job than Edsall.

P can point to two big east trophies, 5 bowl trips, a BCS trip, and brand new facilities.

Edsall had to prove all of that could be accomplished, and now P gets to sell it to the recruits.

The kids now looking at college have seen the success we've had, the ones 4 and 5 years ago had no reason to buy into to UConn in a BCS bowl.

 

[BlueMAB]

The only inquiry worth making was whether the cupboard was in fact bare. At the WR and RB positions, the answer was yes. Why that was the case is irrelevant.

Ignorance is bliss.

 

[2Infinity]

We had depth, but (I realize this may come as a surprise to you) when you lose 5 or 6+ upperclassmen who start or play significant roles all on one side of the ball, you're going to see a negative impact on the field.

That's as true for the NY Giants and NE Patriots as it is for the UConn Huskies.

It's NO surprise to me, nor should it have been to Edsall & Co.! But apparently... it was! Also, losing one WR should not have impacted the program as it did UC's.

Furthermore, I didn't mention the Linebackers. We lost 2/3's of our starters there due to matriculation. Was THAT a surprise?? Had the HC built up some quality depth there earlier, last year would not have been so challenging for the LB crew.

 

[BNich]

Pal, I totally don't get why you think UConn had the goods last year. While I did not like the 3 QB rotation used at the beginning of the year, the fact is, that UConn ultimately lost those early games on D as well as some of the later games where we scored enough to win. They led Vandy, ISU and WMU in te 4th quarter and I severely doubt that any one of those pea green QBs would have changed the O significantly. Those games were the difference between last year's record and the BCS year. Besides, the BSC team was hardly a magnificent machine, so the drop off wasn't nearly as drastic as you seem to think it was, especially given a ton of major differences in the O backfield, the LBs and the D backfield - a very green group over all. You are also fixated on what you see as bad recruiting without ever accepting the fact that he got in on kids very late compared to the competition and still managed a class at least equal to most anything RE ever did. Is PP the ultimate perfect coach or recruiter for a program like UConn's which aspires to be a good team year after year? Time will tell. But after one year with a weaker or at least far less experienced squad and a truncated recruiting access compared to the competition, geez, the whining is incessant. And we are no great shakes a lot better than RU to where New Jersey kids will look at us versus them as that much better. For the good of the Big East so long as UConn is a member, it would not be a bad thing for RU to be a very good program. I'd have much more concern about CT kids seeing them as a better alternative to us and then hope he can get the CT kids who are deciding us vs. PSU, Iowa, Wis or wherever w see as better than us now more and more decide to stay home.

I actually think the offense let them down in those games, especially against ISU. Do you remember the 3 INT's in the first quarter all in great field position that offense turned into 3 and only 3 points? Had similar occurrence against Vandy. And Western Michigan had a great chance to win that one too. The defense played well at times, and struggled when they got tired as expected. That is no surprise. The offense kept the defense on the field for far too long in most games which led to " the defense losing the games." The offense last year was pathetic, and it was a big reason why the team struggled on defense IMO. This is why we have seen so many LB's brought in in this recruiting class. They need depth and they need to stay fresh. 2012 class also has a number of Safeties and DB's hoping to add another in Morgan, to increase depth here as well. The defense against the pass surely wasn't the best, but I don't think it was the defense that lost those games. The offense didn't help either.

 

[BlueMAB]

It's NO surprise to me, nor should it have been to Edsall & Co.! But apparently... it was! Also, losing one WR should not have impacted the program as it did UC's.

Furthermore, I didn't mention the Linebackers. We lost 2/3's of our starters there due to matriculation. Was THAT a surprise?? Had the HC built up some quality depth there earlier, last year would not have been so challenging for the LB crew.

I hope you don't expect to be taken seriously with this post.

 

[sportsart]

Don't you love posts that consists of 1,000 words in one paragraph that is quoted and then the reply is a 750 word, one paragraph post?

I never read either but they are fun to look at.

 

[Carl Spackler]

I have no idea which way the arrow is pointing.

I was very displeased with job that Pasqualoni did in 2011. He talked a good game, then made poor decision after poor decision. He lost numerous winnable games. He set back our recruiting by delivering a 5-7 season (coming off a BCS Bowl) when there was potential for much better.

P. won't be judged by 2011. But if he has another stinker in 2012, he will be judged harshly. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. This is the second year in the system. There should be more reacting and less thinking. I believe this team is much more talented than they showed last year on the field. But P.Has t translate that to wins. If he does that the opportunity for a significant uptick will be in sight.

I swear, some people see a sunny day and good things to come and just like piss all over it. If you can't see that tomorrow is a day that clearly points to a program with the arrow pointing up, I suggest you find something else to follow.

 

[sportsart]

I swear, some people see a sunny day and good things to come and just like piss all over it. If you can't see that tomorrow is a day that clearly points to a program with the arrow pointing up, I suggest you find something else to follow.

What I think Palatine is trying to say is maybe PP is getting way to much credit to quickly. He had some head scratching moments this year that hopefully won't be repeated.

On paper he has a good looking group of recruits that could be special in a few years.

No one knows if his all NFL approach will work at the college level, or at least at UConn.

I for one hope it does. But let's not get too excited over 2* players who are almost 3* as posted in another thread. Not sure he was serious ...sure hope he wasn't.

I think we have a shot to be good very soon (probably the 2013) but PP has some work to do. Let's not rush to judgement in either direction.

 

[Carl Spackler]

What I think Palatine is trying to say is maybe PP is getting way to much credit to quickly. He had some head scratching moments this year that hopefully won't be repeated.

On paper he has a good looking group of recruits that could be special in a few years.

No one knows if his all NFL approach will work at the college level, or at least at UConn.

I for one hope it does. But let's not get too excited over 2* players who are almost 3* as posted in another thread. Not sure he was serious ...sure hope he wasn't.

I think we have a shot to be good very soon (probably the 2013) but PP has some work to do. Let's not rush to judgement in either direction.

Coach P getting too much credit for what? What the hell are you talking about?

I'm excited about a class of defensive backs and linebackers that actually you know, look like linebackers and defensive backs that should be on the field for 1-A program. I'm excited about some players come in with significant playing experience beyond high school, to fill in this roster that was swiss cheese. I'm excited about having an offensive system that is going to actually try to play the game of football to the full potential it can be played on offense. Instead of being worried sick about losing Teggart, I'm excited to be bringing in one of the best high school kickers in the country.

I don't give a about recruiting website stars. Sooner or later, the stars on those websites will start to increase, because more UConn fans will sign up for memberships to those websites. That's all you need to know about recruiting stars.

I'm more than excited for football in September opening up with a game against UMass, that I'm looking to beat the snot out them, and I'm looking forward to a trip to Maryland for obvious reasons and kickign the out of them, and looking forward to some serious frigging payback against WMU, and getting to the Big EAst season with a winning record, and then a great big east season.

What NFL approach? Can you possibly be talking x's and o's? going to a pro-style offense won't help recruiting players that are you know actually capable of, and want to play offense in the NFL? I don't think you have a clue as to what the spread offenses in college are doing to offenses in the NFL. NFL scouts are starved for players that can come out of college and be ready to play the style of offense needed in the NFL.

Go talk to Kendall Reyes, and see what a professional approach to the game of football has done to his pass rush skills and his ability to potentially have a career at the next level. Go talk to Trevardo Williams, or any of our linebackers and DBs and see what a professional approach to the defensive side of the ball has done for them.

You really think that Coach P doesn't know he's got work to do?

Oh my lord, what the hell is going on today? We have a signign day event tomorrow at Rentschler field that is now full capacity of 1,000 people and closed doors, we have been actively recruiting a class of both high school seniors, and players wiht post high school playing experience ot fill in this swiss chees roster, that is close to, if not the largest we've ever had, we've got a stable full of linebackers, and defensive backs, and lineman, that actually you know, actually look like D-1A players coming in from high school. WE've got quarterbacks, that you know, actually do the thing with the ball called 'throwing' well. We've got a stable full of receivers coming in that all are you know, significantly above 6 feet tall without 2 inch spikes on and have the thing you actually look for in receivers - the track record of actually CATCHING lots of balls.

Unfrigging believable, when you look at our recievers, and who's been successful and who's not, there's a funny thing about it, you go back and look what they did prior to catching balls in college, - they actually caught a whole tload of balls in high school or after high school.

But, Carl....I don't see any change in the program....how do we know anything good is going to happen....

Back in my day, we had a saying for the type of complainging and useless, and most importantly MEANINGLESS and WRONG bitching I"m reading today online....

I have read all kinds of complaining today, that can be summed up in one single response.....

"Wah. wah....my hurts."

(P.S. sorry if the locker room talk is offensive to anyone)

BUT - enough of this crap, I"m out of here for today, and psyched for tomorrow.

and again, I"ll I've got to say the negative energy all over the place I'm reading...

Instead of complaining, just say...


"wah wah, my hurts."

 

[#2]

Coach P getting too much credit for what? What the hell are you talking about?

I'm excited about a class of defensive backs and linebackers that actually you know, look like linebackers and defensive backs that should be on the field for 1-A program. I'm excited about some players come in with significant playing experience beyond high school, to fill in this roster that was swiss cheese. I'm excited about having an offensive system that is going to actually try to play the game of football to the full potential it can be played on offense. Instead of being worried sick about losing Teggart, I'm excited to be bringing in one of the best high school kickers in the country.

I don't give a about recruiting website stars. Sooner or later, the stars on those websites will start to increase, because more UConn fans will sign up for memberships to those websites. That's all you need to know about recruiting stars.

I'm more than excited for football in September opening up with a game against UMass, that I'm looking to beat the snot out them, and I'm looking forward to a trip to Maryland for obvious reasons and kickign the out of them, and looking forward to some serious frigging payback against WMU, and getting to the Big EAst season with a winning record, and then a great big east season.

What NFL approach? Can you possibly be talking x's and o's? going to a pro-style offense won't help recruiting players that are you know actually capable of, and want to play offense in the NFL? I don't think you have a clue as to what the spread offenses in college are doing to offenses in the NFL. NFL scouts are starved for players that can come out of college and be ready to play the style of offense needed in the NFL.

Go talk to Kendall Reyes, and see what a professional approach to the game of football has done to his pass rush skills and his ability to potentially have a career at the next level. Go talk to Trevardo Williams, or any of our linebackers and DBs and see what a professional approach to the defensive side of the ball has done for them.

You really think that Coach P doesn't know he's got work to do?

Oh my lord, what the hell is going on today? We have a signign day event tomorrow at Rentschler field that is now full capacity of 1,000 people and closed doors, we have been actively recruiting a class of both high school seniors, and players wiht post high school playing experience ot fill in this swiss chees roster, that is close to, if not the largest we've ever had, we've got a stable full of linebackers, and defensive backs, and lineman, that actually you know, actually look like D-1A players coming in from high school. WE've got quarterbacks, that you know, actually do the thing with the ball called 'throwing' well. We've got a stable full of receivers coming in that all are you know, significantly above 6 feet tall without 2 inch spikes on and have the thing you actually look for in receivers - the track record of actually CATCHING lots of balls.

Unfrigging believable, when you look at our recievers, and who's been successful and who's not, there's a funny thing about it, you go back and look what they did prior to catching balls in college, - they actually caught a whole tload of balls in high school or after high school.

But, Carl....I don't see any change in the program....how do we know anything good is going to happen....

Back in my day, we had a saying for the type of complainging and useless, and most importantly MEANINGLESS and WRONG bitching I"m reading today online....

I have read all kinds of complaining today, that can be summed up in one single response.....

"Wah. wah....my hurts."

(P.S. sorry if the locker room talk is offensive to anyone)

BUT - enough of this crap, I"m out of here for today, and psyched for tomorrow.

and again, I"ll I've got to say the negative energy all over the place I'm reading...

Instead of complaining, just say...


"wah wah, my hurts."

Thanks for preaching...now go finish that Ilovepaul.com website

 

[Duncan Idaho]

The new staff made the decsion to throw everything at them instead of drips and drabs , we were told this last spring. You are going to get what we saw on all three phases of the game because of it. It was their choice. Expect things to be better the next time around especially with increased competition all over the field.

 

[sportsart]

Carl....

Just because you write a book every time you post doesn't mean you know what the hell your talking about.

You haven't been around here the last 10 years when RE got virtually no credit for anything he did by a certain group on here.

As a matter of fact RE is still getting blamed for everything around here that doesn't go right.

The defense had 9 returning starters from a good defense and Brown (who the players love) appeared to go with a whole new style instead of a transition year.

Guess what? Now the problem is Randy's fault for not building depth. Yeesh.....

Again, you haven't been around here to know what I speak of. You are not alone by the way as there appears to be quite a bit of newbies on here claiming to have a clue.

Have you noticed there are about 10-15 regular posters on here. The old timers have been smart enough to stay away. I should probably join them.

As for the remark...*k you, know it all.

 

[mattp]

Carl, first off, that was friggin' long. second off, you really need to reign in your need to correct every putz on the internet that you don't agree with. otherwise you'll drive yourself nuts. i find it's easier if i try to convey a realistic vision of who i'm talking to. more often than not it's someone you wouldn't bother arguing with in real life. would you ever let yourself get worked up over a debate at the supermarket with a 12 year old about why cookie crisp is better than fruit loops? or would you ever argue with a 90 year old codger about why electricity is better than candles? more often than not that's probably similar to what's happening. you just have to accept the difference in opinion and move on.

 

[#2]

Carl, first off, that was friggin' long. second off, you really need to reign in your need to correct every putz on the internet that you don't agree with. otherwise you'll drive yourself nuts. i find it's easier if i try to convey a realistic vision of who i'm talking to. more often than not it's someone you wouldn't bother arguing with in real life. would you ever let yourself get worked up over a debate at the supermarket with a 12 year old about why cookie crisp is better than fruit loops? or would you ever argue with a 90 year old codger about why electricity is better than candles? more often than not that's probably similar to what's happening. you just have to accept the difference in opinion and move on.

Fruit Loops is much better...I am sure you agree?
And candles def. have cost benefit over electricity and are making a comeback - have you been to Yankee Candle lately? Place is packed!

 

[mattp]

growing up we had a saying, "fruit loops are for jerks." as for electricity vs. candles, my personal belief is that the sun gives us all the light we need. there's no need for either of them so it's kind of a trick question

 

[#2]

growing up we had a saying, "fruit loops are for jerks." as for electricity vs. candles, my personal belief is that the sun gives us all the light we need. there's no need for either of them so it's kind of a trick question

good one -

growing up we had a saying, "fruit loops are for jerks." as for electricity vs. candles, my personal belief is that the sun gives us all the light we need. there's no need for either of them so it's kind of a trick question

only if you dont want to see at night~

is there a difference between arguing and discussing, and which are we doing?

 

[CTMike]

 

[#2]

LOL!!
Thats a good one!!

 

[businesslawyer]

It's called DEPTH man. If you don't have it and your thin at the skill positions...that is exactly what can happen to you when you lose a few guys for whatever reason! ...and YES...creating depth is a coach's responsibility!!

As a side note...who knows what J. Todman would have done if he had known that Randy wasn't coming back. For Edsall to put Todman on the spot to announce his future plans to his teammates PRIOR to Edsall doing the same several hours later...was just plain wrong! How much of a role did Edsall play in convincing Todman that he should leave the program and go pro, when Edsall knew he was leaving the program too?

According to everything we know, none. Todman's family and friends were telling the world he was going pro midway through the damn season.

There is more than enough to validly criticize Edsall for that you would think that rational people would stop making crap up.

 

[Fishy]

First off, it's Froot Loops, not Fruit Loops.

You all lose all credibility right then and there.

Second, Cookie Crisp was okay, but if you ate too much of it, it would scrape up the roof of your mouth. Not as bad as Honeycombs, though, that s*** was like eating coral.

 

[#2]

First off, it's Froot Loops, not Fruit Loops.

You all lose all credibility right then and there.

Second, Cookie Crisp was okay, but if you ate too much of it, it would scrape up the roof of your mouth. Not as bad as Honeycombs, though, that s*** was like eating coral.

First off, it's Froot Loops, not Fruit Loops.

You all lose all credibility right then and there.

Second, Cookie Crisp was okay, but if you ate too much of it, it would scrape up the roof of your mouth. Not as bad as Honeycombs, though, that s*** was like eating coral.

My bad on the spellling...I wont fix it though! If I lose the cred because of that, so be it, and you are right about the Honeycombs.

 

[2Infinity]

According to everything we know, none. Todman's family and friends were telling the world he was going pro midway through the damn season.

There is more than enough to validly criticize Edsall for that you would think that rational people would stop making crap up.

Wow...you must have had a bad day!! If you had accurately READ the comment, you would have seen that is in question format, not statement format! And therefore, no crap was made up! Also... from your statement, "According to everything we know, none." ...I guess you were in on ALL of the Edsall-Todman conversations too! What a source you are!!

 

[sportsart]

2Infinity......

I'm going to let you in on a secret but you gotta promise not to tell anyone.

There are a few people on this board who have knowledge of certain situations but they don't share it on this or any other board. I'm not talking about Bizlaw (or maybe I am) just general statement.

Lighten up.