One word: PATHETIC

[CTFIRERETIRED]

I watced most of the game last night, switching between the Bruins, and Bama-LSU. What I saw last night was ineptitude, lack of effort, and out an out horrible play. Tulsa was not a power in the conference. NO, they were a one win team, and also with no wins in the conference. Yet, they looked like a powerhouse, running through MASSIVE holes in the line, ripping off runs of 8, 10, 15, 20 yards at a clip. Then passing over the drawn in defense, for multiple TD's. Don't give an excuse about the weather. It was raining on both teams. No, the effort put forth last night was pitiful. With more than 3 months into the season, one would expect some sort of improvement. Last night I saw a team, and coaching staff that can't wait for the season to end. One would expect, with this team, that they would lose to the better teams of the conference, and the out of conference, but make an effort against the lower teams. After last night, and through the season, it's clearly apparent that this club is leaderless, hopeless, and clueless. I know it was expected that this team would struggle, but THIS? Please. I know that there's many of you true believers that still stick with the club. After last night performance, I find it hard for anyone to actually think that this club should really continue in the FBS. Face it, there's, No pony underneath all of that HORSE SHEET !

 

[UConnMike04]

It’s unwatchable. As I said in another thread, I was at a pro-UConn bar where they had the game on next to the LSU/BAMA game and they turned our game off at some point to put on ESPN News.

 

[noeynox]

This team has been bad all year, but the head coach has approached this the last two years as if winning isn't the priority and last week admitted it in the post game. When you pretty much say these kids aren't capable of winning out loud, I think you get effort or lack thereof, like last night. It's sad, but this doesn't seem close to working out so far.

 

[Exit 4]

Do we have Russian trolls on this board? Every week a new poster starts the “drop football thread.”

 

[Exit 4]

The team has a lot of problems. It’s difficult to sort through it and make any conclusions; but that won’t stop me from trying;

1) Linebacker play is atrocious. Our guys aren’t big enough or fast enough. They routinely “guess” on the hole or are completely sealed off by blocks.

2) Coaching unable to make in game adjustments and teach fundamentals. We now have a regular pattern of moving the ball well on the opening possession only to struggle much of the game there after once the other team adjusts. This has also happened with the defense the past two weeks where we start well only to lose the battle once the other team adjusts. I think we have all seen enough to know the fundys have been inadequate as well (one example, DBs continue to be unable to track balls in the air)

3) QB play and OLine. Pindell is our best player, but unable and unwilling to throw to anything but underneath and crossing routes, it’s easy for the opposition to narrow its defensive focus. Meanwhile the OLine has yet to play a game where it has matched the competition and it’s a unit that has experience. Very few clean pockets for Pindell, and when we have had clean pockets Pindell has not taken advantage with accurate throws.

Conclusion: Randy will finish his roster clear out this winter including some of his own guys that aren’t buying in. He will also make the coaching changes. It wouldn’t surprise me if change all the D position coaches and keep Crocker or do the reverse, probably one or the other.

I also think Randy and Corey are self aware enough that they will work on some ideas to get the kids to have more energy in game on the sideline.

 

[Madmannsucks]

I am glad someone started this thread. Up until now< I thought they were having a pretty good year. You come across like a disgruntled little league parent.

 

[Tommyboy]

1) Linebacker play is atrocious. Our guys aren’t big enough or fast enough. They routinely “guess” on the hole or are completely sealed off by blocks.

The position is so unbelievably bad. Guys are getting completely swallowed up by average offensive lineman.

 

[Hornet22]

I watced most of the game last night, switching between the Bruins, and Bama-LSU. What I saw last night was ineptitude, lack of effort, and out an out horrible play. Tulsa was not a power in the conference. NO, they were a one win team, and also with no wins in the conference. Yet, they looked like a powerhouse, running through MASSIVE holes in the line, ripping off runs of 8, 10, 15, 20 yards at a clip. Then passing over the drawn in defense, for multiple TD's. Don't give an excuse about the weather. It was raining on both teams. No, the effort put forth last night was pitiful. With more than 3 months into the season, one would expect some sort of improvement. Last night I saw a team, and coaching staff that can't wait for the season to end. One would expect, with this team, that they would lose to the better teams of the conference, and the out of conference, but make an effort against the lower teams. After last night, and through the season, it's clearly apparent that this club is leaderless, hopeless, and clueless. I know it was expected that this team would struggle, but THIS? Please. I know that there's many of you true believers that still stick with the club. After last night performance, I find it hard for anyone to actually think that this club should really continue in the FBS. Face it, there's, No pony underneath all of that HORSE SHEET !

Lol. Question. Why do you think the Rent barely draws 15k for a game now?

 

[Hornet22]

The team has a lot of problems. It’s difficult to sort through it and make any conclusions; but that won’t stop me from trying;

1) Linebacker play is atrocious. Our guys aren’t big enough or fast enough. They routinely “guess” on the hole or are completely sealed off by blocks.

2) Coaching unable to make in game adjustments and teach fundamentals. We now have a regular pattern of moving the ball well on the opening possession only to struggle much of the game there after once the other team adjusts. This has also happened with the defense the past two weeks where we start well only to lose the battle once the other team adjusts. I think we have all seen enough to know the fundys have been inadequate as well (one example, DBs continue to be unable to track balls in the air)

3) QB play and OLine. Pindell is our best player, but unable and unwilling to throw to anything but underneath and crossing routes, it’s easy for the opposition to narrow its defensive focus. Meanwhile the OLine has yet to play a game where it has matched the competition and it’s a unit that has experience. Very few clean pockets for Pindell, and when we have had clean pockets Pindell has not taken advantage with accurate throws.

Conclusion: Randy will finish his roster clear out this winter including some of his own guys that aren’t buying in. He will also make the coaching changes. It wouldn’t surprise me if change all the D position coaches and keep Crocker or do the reverse, probably one or the other.

I also think Randy and Corey are self aware enough that they will work on some ideas to get the kids to have more energy in game on the sideline.

I love a good post

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

I am glad someone started this thread. Up until now< I thought they were having a pretty good year. You come across like a disgruntled little league parent.

If your kid played on a little league team where the fundamentals of baseball were not being taught, and the kids got drubbed game after game because they couldn't bat, bunt, run the bases or understand where and when to throw the ball, then disgruntled would be a good place to be.

 

[Chief00]

The team has a lot of problems. It’s difficult to sort through it and make any conclusions; but that won’t stop me from trying;

1) Linebacker play is atrocious. Our guys aren’t big enough or fast enough. They routinely “guess” on the hole or are completely sealed off by blocks.

2) Coaching unable to make in game adjustments and teach fundamentals. We now have a regular pattern of moving the ball well on the opening possession only to struggle much of the game there after once the other team adjusts. This has also happened with the defense the past two weeks where we start well only to lose the battle once the other team adjusts. I think we have all seen enough to know the fundys have been inadequate as well (one example, DBs continue to be unable to track balls in the air)

3) QB play and OLine. Pindell is our best player, but unable and unwilling to throw to anything but underneath and crossing routes, it’s easy for the opposition to narrow its defensive focus. Meanwhile the OLine has yet to play a game where it has matched the competition and it’s a unit that has experience. Very few clean pockets for Pindell, and when we have had clean pockets Pindell has not taken advantage with accurate throws.

Conclusion: Randy will finish his roster clear out this winter including some of his own guys that aren’t buying in. He will also make the coaching changes. It wouldn’t surprise me if change all the D position coaches and keep Crocker or do the reverse, probably one or the other.

I also think Randy and Corey are self aware enough that they will work on some ideas to get the kids to have more energy in game on the sideline.

Some good observations, but quite frankly you lost me when you started talking about Randy/Billy SELF AWARENESS and how they will make ADJUSTMENTS when Chief hasn’t seen much of either all season.

 

[Exit 4]

Some good observations, but quite frankly you lost me when you started talking about Randy/Billy SELF AWARENESS and how they will make ADJUSTMENTS when Chief hasn’t seen much of either all season.

You might be right. Corey seems to bring the self awareness to the situation.

I was fully pissssed the way the UMass game was turtled. However after giving it some thought this week, I don’t see how replacing Edsall sooner rather than later will work. We aren’t getting anything but another Diaco (unproven coordinator who won’t understand how to overcome our recruiting disadvantage), so buckle up for at least full season of Randy ball in 2019.

 

[Dooley]

Not questioning his effort, heart or commitment. But nobody, I mean nobody, misses more tackles a game than Eddie Hahn. To be fair, he's far from the only kid who misses several tackles a game. Just seems like his are the ones that result in those 60 yard easy runs up the middle against our soft D.

 

[Chief00]

You might be right. Corey seems to bring the self awareness to the situation.

I was fully pissssed the way the UMass game was turtled. However after giving it some thought this week, I don’t see how replacing Edsall sooner rather than later will work. We aren’t getting anything but another Diaco (unproven coordinator who won’t understand how to overcome our recruiting disadvantage), so buckle up for at least full season of Randy ball in 2019.

I expect another season of Randy/Billy ball but I think it’s a mistake. If Chief saw an uptick in recruiting, on field effort or engaged/effective coaching - Chief might put on a blindfold and accept it.

 

[huskymedic]

Not questioning his effort, heart or commitment. But nobody, I mean nobody, misses more tackles a game than Eddie Hahn. To be fair, he's far from the only kid who misses several tackles a game. Just seems like his are the ones that result in those 60 yard easy runs up the middle against our soft D.

Agree on effort, heart, commitment and desire. He’s just not meant to be a LB.

 

[Dooley]

Agree on effort, heart, commitment and desire. He’s just not meant to be a LB.

Agree. Not nearly strong enough to make those tackles in the hole. So many arm tackles missed. Maybe he will put on some much needed muscle in this offseason's S&C. Or maybe he goes to another position. Kid plays with heart though and I think that's why he's on the field still. He's just completely overmatched for this level.

 

[UC990411]

I am glad someone started this thread. Up until now< I thought they were having a pretty good year. You come across like a disgruntled little league parent.

Ah look, someone invited the “good job, good effort” guy.

 

[Exit 4]

Agree. Not nearly strong enough to make those tackles in the hole. So many arm tackles missed. Maybe he will put on some much needed muscle in this offseason's S&C. Or maybe he goes to another position. Kid plays with heart though and I think that's why he's on the field still. He's just completely overmatched for this level.

I heard they wanted him to bulk up to 230 or so last spring and it didn’t happen. I don’t he can get that level of weight on and even if he did not sure it would make the different FBS really requires. When the game slows down in garbage time he looks okay. I bet he’s a great kid, but like many around him on this squad he’s probably not 2 deep material at the FBS level at any weight level. Nothing to be ashamed of, these kids are all playing the game far better than 99.99% of the population. If the team is ever going to win it needs to be sober about the real capabilities of its players.

 

[SirHypeAlot]

The team has a lot of problems. It’s difficult to sort through it and make any conclusions; but that won’t stop me from trying;

1) Linebacker play is atrocious. Our guys aren’t big enough or fast enough. They routinely “guess” on the hole or are completely sealed off by blocks.

2) Coaching unable to make in game adjustments and teach fundamentals. We now have a regular pattern of moving the ball well on the opening possession only to struggle much of the game there after once the other team adjusts. This has also happened with the defense the past two weeks where we start well only to lose the battle once the other team adjusts. I think we have all seen enough to know the fundys have been inadequate as well (one example, DBs continue to be unable to track balls in the air)

3) QB play and OLine. Pindell is our best player, but unable and unwilling to throw to anything but underneath and crossing routes, it’s easy for the opposition to narrow its defensive focus. Meanwhile the OLine has yet to play a game where it has matched the competition and it’s a unit that has experience. Very few clean pockets for Pindell, and when we have had clean pockets Pindell has not taken advantage with accurate throws.

Conclusion: Randy will finish his roster clear out this winter including some of his own guys that aren’t buying in. He will also make the coaching changes. It wouldn’t surprise me if change all the D position coaches and keep Crocker or do the reverse, probably one or the other.

I also think Randy and Corey are self aware enough that they will work on some ideas to get the kids to have more energy in game on the sideline.

do you think wholley is gone after this year?

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

Remember the catch word for UConn D for years and years....every game, every announcer, over and over?
STINGY.
God, I miss that adjective. Can't wait until we can be stingy again.

 

[Block C]

do you think wholley is gone after this year?

Edsall talking to Wholley on the sidelines last night didn’t look too good. Edsall didn’t even look him in the eyes

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

do you think wholley is gone after this year?

Can't see how he stays, unless he goes back to tight ends. Oh, wait...never mind. We don't use those.

 

[Exasperated]

I also think Randy and Corey are self aware enough that they will work on some ideas to get the kids to have more energy in game on the sideline.

You give them too much credit.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Agree. Not nearly strong enough to make those tackles in the hole. So many arm tackles missed. Maybe he will put on some much needed muscle in this offseason's S&C. Or maybe he goes to another position. Kid plays with heart though and I think that's why he's on the field still. He's just completely overmatched for this level.

When looking at the replays, and the massive holes Tulsa had to run through, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see, that the interior line play along with the second level, ie. the linebackers are pretty bad.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Ah look, someone invited the “good job, good effort” guy.

yup, he must be the one still lookng for the pony, amongst all the horse sheet.

 

[Exit 4]

do you think wholley is gone after this year?

Wholley is a home grown coach, so it won’t be easy for Edsall. That said, I think every position coach on the defense has to be under consideration. How can it not be? Impossible from our vantage point to decifer who is coaching well.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Do we have Russian trolls on this board? Every week a new poster starts the “drop football thread.”

Do we have Russian trolls on this board? Every week a new poster starts the “drop football thread.”

Didn't really say "DROP FOOTBALL", yet if this continues, ie. next season is a repeat of this season, don't you think it might be time to reasses the whole program? I mean, how long do you continue to accept abysmal play? How many years do you give? Firing the present coach and staff would put you back at square one AGAIN. That notion is unacceptable. Maybe the answer is to forget this whole FBS idea, and drop back to the FCS It's a sad comentary, but realistically, being the worst college football team in the FBS division is nothing to brag about.

 

[Exit 4]

Didn't really say "DROP FOOTBALL", yet if this continues, ie. next season is a repeat of this season, don't you think it might be time to reasses the whole program? I mean, how long do you continue to accept abysmal play? How many years do you give? Firing the present coach and staff would put you back at square one AGAIN. That notion is unacceptable. Maybe the answer is to forget this whole FBS idea, and drop back to the FCS It's a sad comentary, but realistically, being the worst college football team in the FBS division is nothing to brag about.

To me, drop football to FCS is virtually the same as drop football altogether. Either way, you are motioning to quit. No other FBS fan board has a consistent group of naysayers beating the same drum for rollback.

I recommend we give Edsall another full year and we support (with $ for pay) his efforts in the off season to shake up the position coaching staff if requested.

I also think we should play the 4-3 defense next year and encourage more jucos (admissions) if we find worthy jucos.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

To me, drop football to FCS is virtually the same as drop football altogether. Either way, you are motioning to quit. No other FBS fan board has a consistent group of naysayers beating the same drum for rollback.

I recommend we give Edsall another full year and we support (with $ for pay) his efforts in the off season to shake up the position coaching staff if requested.

I also think we should play the 4-3 defense next year and encourage more jucos (admissions) if we find worthy jucos.

Exit 4, in the case of Connecticut there comes a time when you have to cut your losses.
To me, drop football to FCS is virtually the same as drop football altogether. Either way, you are motioning to quit.
I think your comment about dropping back to FCS is a slap in the faces of some pretty good talented schools. I think that the dropping back to FCS is in many ways inevitable . Anyone that truly thinks that UCONN is going to compete against the National powers, anytime soon..............ie. within the next 3-5 years is totally in denial. FCS is not droppng to Division 3 or Division 2.
Your other comment; I also think we should play the 4-3 defense next year and encourage more jucos (admissions) if we find worthy jucos.
That would mean that the school will have to change admission regulations. Something I don't think you are going to see anytime soon, either.

All in all, this season is a lost season, and even the most optimistic fan cannot have too much optimism for next season either. It is what it is.

 

[Exit 4]

Exit 4, in the case of Connecticut there comes a time when you have to cut your losses.
To me, drop football to FCS is virtually the same as drop football altogether. Either way, you are motioning to quit.
I think your comment about dropping back to FCS is a slap in the faces of some pretty good talented schools. I think that the dropping back to FCS is in many ways inevitable . Anyone that truly thinks that UCONN is going to compete against the National powers, anytime soon....ie. within the next 3-5 years is totally in denial. FCS is not droppng to Division 3 or Division 2.
Your other comment; I also think we should play the 4-3 defense next year and encourage more jucos (admissions) if we find worthy jucos.
That would mean that the school will have to change admission regulations. Something I don't think you are going to see anytime soon, either.

All in all, this season is a lost season, and even the most optimistic fan cannot have too much optimism for next season either. It is what it is.

You seem to take offense to being called a quitter. Instead just own it next time because that is what you are saying.