Quarterback Zion Turner, a true freshman, handed the keys to the UConn football offense (Mike Anthony)

[Hoophound]

We are much faster than we’ve been in the last 10 years. Speed kills and I can’t see how CCSU is as quick as us.

I don’t expect us to be complacent or to be looking ahead. I’m pretty sure everyone on our side wants to blast CCSU to the moon. It’s been a long time since we’ve won a game convincingly and this is their big chance.

 

[freescooter]

Great point. We aren’t living in bizarro world anymore. I think these guys gave Roberson the job because he was the best. This isn’t a RE situation where he’s playing favorites based on who he recruited.

Subba’s greater point still holds true though. If Zion is the long term solution, this will have him ready faster than standing on the sideline.

Not completely sure I buy the line that playing is better than watching. I’ve seen guys who were expected to be good fail to progress or lose confidence when they get thrown in before they are ready. I’ve also seen freshmen who watched for a few games before getting in full time. Depends on the player, the situation and the results. We’ll have to see. Another factor is the portal. It makes it a now game. Just like you don’t sit a guy who can help you to build for next year, you don’t use a guy with an eye toward building him for the future. The future might be Arizona State.

 

[gopher2]

The one thing I don't want to see is any 3rd quarter "turtle mode"; I'm sure they've got stuff to work on in game conditions...

I hate it when we unleash the Full Turtle.

 

[Purple Stein]

I recall Mora saying they had the same (maybe very similar) package for TR and ZT. I would expect some tweaks for each. Against USU, when there was 9 in the box, Charlton was passing. I would expect more of the same. Please, no RE type run patterns, otherwise we punt a lot, play a close game against an FCS opponent, or possibly lose.

Anyone else considering giving the 19+ points?

We will cover.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Waquoit]

That was a beautiful pass.

 

[Waquoit]

That is some quality coach speak right there. It's saying performance has got to get better without putting on unrealistic expectations.

 

[tjhusky]

That was a beautiful pass.

And a nice play call

 

[huskymedic]

That is some quality coach speak right there. It's saying performance has got to get better without putting on unrealistic expectations.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Another week of practice with all the 1's and another home game.

Definitely looking for better numbers than his first game against USU.

Let's see how progression goes for game #3.