Poll on Edsall's future at UConn

[uconnphil2016]

By choice, Phil, not by circumstance.

I mean I don’t think he was in charge of recruiting from 14-16. Even if we retained some of our upperclassmen (I think that’s what you’re referencing), we’d still be awful. Brice mccallister and John Robinson weren’t gonna stop this defense from putting up records.

 

[huskymedic]

By choice, Phil, not by circumstance.

It’s a combination... the beat guys (Fuller, Anthony, Putterman) have done multiple deep dives on why the roster is the way it is over the last two years. They are out there for research if you chose to go find them. Its more previous regime recruiting/retention issues than Edsall’s choices of who plays and who doesn’t but that doesn’t absolve him of some of the personnel choices he made this year to get experience for freshman over possibly equal talent upperclassmen.

 

[buddy]

I suppose it depends on the circumstances. I don’t see a change occurring - however, if Addazio became available...considering the ties to the area.

You are living in a dream world. He has elevated BC back to where they were, his job is not in jeopardy, he is coaching in a P5 Conference. Why would he possibly leave BC for UConn? Also if you are considering ties to the area, both former BC AD and ESPN have local ties. Exactly how have they helped UConn?

 

[Tex-Lager93]

You are living in a dream world. He has elevated BC back to where they were, his job is not in jeopardy, he is coaching in a P5 Conference. Why would he possibly leave BC for UConn? Also if you are considering ties to the area, both former BC AD and ESPN have local ties. Exactly how have they helped UConn?

I’m not creating the chatter - clearly voices at BC are doing so. I didn’t say he would leave for UConn, but rather we could do well by having those leftovers. I would gladly take regular 7 win seasons - although that would translate higher in the AAC. But thanks for the dreamworld comment - pretty much sums up the expectations at BC considering these discussions...

 

[uconnphil2016]

I’m not creating the chatter - clearly voices at BC are doing so. I didn’t say he would leave for UConn, but rather we could do well by having those leftovers. I would gladly take regular 7 win seasons - although that would translate higher in the AAC. But thanks for the dreamworld comment - pretty much sums up the expectations at BC considering these discussions...

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I'd definitely take Larry Fedora or Adazio. Adazio's offenses are always God awful and his playcalling sucks, but I think he's a better coach than Randy. I'm not a big fan of Kingsbury at all and he'd never come here anyways

 

[sdsualum]

go after the hawaii HC!
I saw them live against SDSU. they are FUN to watch.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

go after the hawaii HC!
I saw them live against SDSU. they are FUN to watch.

Yup, like the Hawaii head coach is REALLY going to leave paradise for Storrs? sdsualum that makes NO sense, in any way shape or form.

 

[buddy]

You are living in a dream world. He has elevated BC back to where they were, his job is not in jeopardy, he is coaching in a P5 Conference. Why would he possibly leave BC for UConn? Also if you are considering ties to the area, both former BC AD and ESPN have local ties. Exactly how have they helped UConn?

Although not stated, you insinuated that Adazzio would come to UConn. I stated that given the job he has done there, he would go upward to an even better football program rather than come to UConn, start all over in a G5 school where the football program has been decimated.

 

[Calhoun's Court]

If AD Dave was serious about the football program he would make a change now.
What's the point of HCRE putting up (maybe) a 2 win season in 2019.

This program needs a fresh perspective.
The dwindling fan base needs to be energized.

 

[Husky25]

I'm on the fence. I don't enjoy going anymore. Will probably get them and attend if there is something worth the time.

I still enjoy tailgating and it's only 6 times during the fall. At this point though, I don't fight leaving at halftime. Ever the sports optimist, I will probably re-up next year.

 

[Husky25]

If AD Dave was serious about the football program he would make a change now.
What's the point of HCRE putting up (maybe) a 2 win season in 2019.

This program needs a fresh perspective.
The dwindling fan base needs to be energized.

After only 3 years with Pas... and 3 with Diaco, this program and the players in it are in dire need of continuity. I really hope that 2 wins is not the expectation.

 

[B1GEast]

Does anyone really think Edsal can win three games next year?

 

[Bonehead]

Does anyone really think Edsal can win three games next year?

I do.

Wagner - W
Illinois - W
East Carolina - W

 

[Waquoit]

The dwindling fan base needs to be energized.

Let's not forget, the dwindling fan base was energized when 2.0 was announced. We need production out of the position not just cheap heat.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

I do.

Wagner - W
Illinois - W
East Carolina - W

not for nothing, but ECU's true freshman QB looked pretty good (or he did against us anyway lol). Illinois will simply have better athletes from the B1G, so I don't see it to be honest lol

 

[Bonehead]

not for nothing, but ECU's true freshman QB looked pretty good (or he did against us anyway lol). Illinois will simply have better athletes from the B1G, so I don't see it to be honest lol

Rhode Island had better athletes than us this year. That WR was the best player on the field by far.

Better athletes dont always mean wins.

We can review this time next year.

I remember when ND, Baylor, iowa st and others had better athletes than us.

 

[RSTuthill]

You should post another poll and make it two wins or less. Then I think you would get near unanimity, At three wins we appear nearly evenly split between stay or go, at least in the early voting. But two wins (which is entirely possible) should be grounds for immediate dismissal with someone on the current staff named as successor.

 

[Bonehead]

You should post another poll and make it two wins or less. Then I think you would get near unanimity, At three wins we appear nearly evenly split between stay or go, at least in the early voting. But two wins (which is entirely possible) should be grounds for immediate dismissal with someone on the current staff named as successor.

Instead of another poll let's me and you wager on next years success/failures. We can root for what we are each hoping for.

I'll put up my Boneyard access against yours.

If Uconn FB wins 2 games or less in 2019 I will have Temery remove my BY access for life.

Uconn FB wins 3 or more games Temery will remove your your BY access for life.

Will you accept my wager?

 

[RSTuthill]

Instead of another poll let's me and you wager on next years success/failures. We can root for what we are each hoping for.

I'll put up my Boneyard access against yours.

If Uconn FB wins 2 games or less in 2019 I will have Temery remove my BY access for life.

Uconn FB wins 3 or more games Temery will remove your your BY access for life.

Will you accept my wager?

Say what???? Then I guess that you are in the nearly unanimous group that thinks 2 wins or less would be grounds for immediate firing? I am just at a complete loss for where you are coming from. Please elaborate.

 

[Bonehead]

Say what???? Then I guess that you are in the nearly unanimous group that thinks 2 wins or less would be grounds for immediate firing? I am just at a complete loss for where you are coming from. Please elaborate.

I chose what the majority chose, he should get 4 as the program needs continuity more than ever.

Anymore elaboration needed?

 

[Life Is Good]

Does anyone really think Edsal can win three games next year?

I think we should be able to pull off three victories if we get bigger, stronger and faster.

 

[RSTuthill]

I chose what the majority chose, he should get 4 as the program needs continuity more than ever.

Anymore elaboration needed?

Good for you. I chose he should get to finish his whole contract and I have been citing the NY Times study all this week.

But read the poll question carefully. The poll asks should he be fired if UConn gets only "three wins or less" next year. Meaning that he would have to get to four wins or more to stay. My post suggested saying two wins or less meaning he would have to get to three wins to stay. That poll would have a much different result. I for one would vote to fire immediately for two wins or less next season. But with the twist that someone on the staff would take over as HC because tearing things down to the studs produces a very negative result.

 

[RSTuthill]

I think we should be able to pull off three victories if we get bigger, stronger and faster.

Yeah, but the way the poll is written that would still get him fired.

Btw, I agree that three wins is very doable. Losing a center and a prolific dual threat QB will hurt but the OL in general should be pretty good.

 

[uconnbill]

take this off the board as no one wants to see pissing contest

 

[RSTuthill]

take this off the board as no one wants to see pissing contest

There is no pissing contest here. Actually agreement. But we appreciate your attempt to lay down the law however misguided. We'll be sure to vote for you for Speaker of the House.