Quick AI Summary of the Cuse Post Game Thread

[Stinger92860]

It’’s well over 300 posts and I was looking for summary. For the geeks on-board I used basic prompts, maybe I’ll write some better prompts later if it continues to rain today. Her are the results:

Sentiment (no surprise here): Based on the provided website, the fan sentiment in the "Syracuse post game thread" is overwhelmingly one of disappointment and frustration. Fans believe the team "gave away" a win due to conservative play-calling, poor offensive execution, and a lack of leadership from the offensive coordinator. While the defense was praised, the offense, particularly quarterback Joe Fagnano, was heavily criticized for failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite a few attempts to find a "silver lining," the general consensus is that the team "snatched defeat from the jaw of victory" and that there are "no moral victories" in this loss.

“Expert” Analysis: The most prominent points of analysis were:

• Play-calling: Several users, including "TouchdownHusky" and "ScottVib," analyzed the team's shift to a more conservative, "not to lose" play style in the second half.
• Offensive Coordinator: "WestCoastHusky" and "ZooCougar" specifically criticized the offensive coordinator, Sammis, for his play-calling, with one user stating he is not "D1 caliber."
• Quarterback Performance: Users like "Tdaley" and "Jetskies" provided a critical look at quarterback Joe Fagnano's performance, noting his struggles when the pocket broke down and his inability to improvise.
• Statistical Breakdown: "ScottVib" provided a statistical breakdown of the second half, showing an even split of 17 rushes and 17 passes, which was debated as evidence of a conservative approach.
• Defense: While most of the criticism was for the offense, the defense was generally praised for playing well and keeping the team in the game.

Suggest coaching and player changes: Based on the forum thread, here are the suggestions for coaching and player changes:

Coaching Changes:

• Several users criticized the offensive coordinator, Sammis, with one user, "WestCoastHusky," stating he is "not a D1 caliber OC" and placing the blame for the loss on his conservative second-half play-calling.
• Users like "TouchdownHusky" and "ZooCougar" also criticized the coaching staff in general for "playing not to lose" and "decid[ing] to stop playing football."
• "Greathusky" recommended the coaches should "open up the offense" with more "flare outs or mis direction."

Player Changes:

• The user "weyuo" suggested bringing in the backup quarterback, Evers, for a series or two to create an element of surprise for the defense.
• "Jetskies" gave a critical analysis of quarterback Joe Fagnano, suggesting he is not a "good" quarterback because he cannot improvise when the pocket breaks down and needs a "perfect pocket" to be effective.

Negative views: Based on the information available from other forum and Reddit threads, the most negative views expressed by fans include:

• Frustration with the offense: Fans expressed frustration with the offensive play-calling, with one user calling the coaching decisions "fireable." The lack of an effective running game and an inability to adjust were also criticized.
• Criticism of the quarterback: One user stated that the team does not have a good quarterback and that they have been searching for a good one since Dan Orlovsky left.
• Disappointment with the program's overall state: Some users expressed a broader pessimism about the future of UConn football, with some questioning whether the team can ever be a "football school" or compete at a P4 level. The financial losses of the program and its inability to attract top recruits were cited as reasons for this bleak outlook.
• A "Deeply Unserious Program": Some of the most negative comments referred to the team as a "deeply unserious program," especially after critical errors like a fake play and a missed field goal.

 

[History Geek]

I love that. Realistic take while highlighting the extreme takes that are way over the top. While we urinated one away, one where we were overall better than the other team, we have to live, and LEARN from it, especially the coaches. Go for the jugular when you have someone down and demoralized.

 

[uconndogs]

Every Sunday morning during football season roughly half the fans either want their coach fired or their QB replaced or both. UConn fans are no different.

 

[maple]

Every Sunday morning during football season roughly half the fans either want their coach fired or their QB replaced or both. UConn fans are no different.

I read about a news segment the other day in Alabama where a woman said that if she won the lottery she’d use it to buy out DeBoer’s contract.

 

[History Geek]

Every Sunday morning during football season roughly half the fans either want their coach fired or their QB replaced or both. UConn fans are no different.

Agreed. Its why I try to delay my visits here after a loss. BizLaw’s View From 241 is always a level-headed assessment. I generally try to wait for that.

 

[B1GEast]

What transformer did you use? GPT?

Did you actually cut and paste?

 

[BlueandOG]

It’’s well over 300 posts and I was looking for summary. For the geeks on-board I used basic prompts, maybe I’ll write some better prompts later if it continues to rain today. Her are the results:

Sentiment (no surprise here): Based on the provided website, the fan sentiment in the "Syracuse post game thread" is overwhelmingly one of disappointment and frustration. Fans believe the team "gave away" a win due to conservative play-calling, poor offensive execution, and a lack of leadership from the offensive coordinator. While the defense was praised, the offense, particularly quarterback Joe Fagnano, was heavily criticized for failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite a few attempts to find a "silver lining," the general consensus is that the team "snatched defeat from the jaw of victory" and that there are "no moral victories" in this loss.

“Expert” Analysis: The most prominent points of analysis were:

• Play-calling: Several users, including "TouchdownHusky" and "ScottVib," analyzed the team's shift to a more conservative, "not to lose" play style in the second half.
• Offensive Coordinator: "WestCoastHusky" and "ZooCougar" specifically criticized the offensive coordinator, Sammis, for his play-calling, with one user stating he is not "D1 caliber."
• Quarterback Performance: Users like "Tdaley" and "Jetskies" provided a critical look at quarterback Joe Fagnano's performance, noting his struggles when the pocket broke down and his inability to improvise.
• Statistical Breakdown: "ScottVib" provided a statistical breakdown of the second half, showing an even split of 17 rushes and 17 passes, which was debated as evidence of a conservative approach.
• Defense: While most of the criticism was for the offense, the defense was generally praised for playing well and keeping the team in the game.

Suggest coaching and player changes: Based on the forum thread, here are the suggestions for coaching and player changes:

Coaching Changes:

• Several users criticized the offensive coordinator, Sammis, with one user, "WestCoastHusky," stating he is "not a D1 caliber OC" and placing the blame for the loss on his conservative second-half play-calling.
• Users like "TouchdownHusky" and "ZooCougar" also criticized the coaching staff in general for "playing not to lose" and "decid[ing] to stop playing football."
• "Greathusky" recommended the coaches should "open up the offense" with more "flare outs or mis direction."

Player Changes:

• The user "weyuo" suggested bringing in the backup quarterback, Evers, for a series or two to create an element of surprise for the defense.
• "Jetskies" gave a critical analysis of quarterback Joe Fagnano, suggesting he is not a "good" quarterback because he cannot improvise when the pocket breaks down and needs a "perfect pocket" to be effective.

Negative views: Based on the information available from other forum and Reddit threads, the most negative views expressed by fans include:

• Frustration with the offense: Fans expressed frustration with the offensive play-calling, with one user calling the coaching decisions "fireable." The lack of an effective running game and an inability to adjust were also criticized.
• Criticism of the quarterback: One user stated that the team does not have a good quarterback and that they have been searching for a good one since Dan Orlovsky left.
• Disappointment with the program's overall state: Some users expressed a broader pessimism about the future of UConn football, with some questioning whether the team can ever be a "football school" or compete at a P4 level. The financial losses of the program and its inability to attract top recruits were cited as reasons for this bleak outlook.
• A "Deeply Unserious Program": Some of the most negative comments referred to the team as a "deeply unserious program," especially after critical errors like a fake play and a missed field goal.

Love this, although I'm surprised AI didn't quote some gems from my posts ;-)

 

[NoSpamHere]

I think you might push @businesslawyer into retirement if you keep this up 😎

 

[Stinger92860]

What transformer did you use? GPT?

Did you actually cut and paste?

I used Gemini which has become my go to transformer. However its seems to degrade over tine when in the same thread. Have you tried Gemini Deep Research? Amazing.

What’s interesting is that it I noticed it included Reddit in the last reponse, so I’ll need to exclude that for the Yard sentiment with a better prompt.

 

[Stinger92860]

I think you might push @businesslawyer into retirement if you keep this up 😎

No way. I look forward to his analysis.

 

[NEforceUConn]

My AI program judged the fb knowledge of BY UConn fans on a 1-10 scale:

2

Ok maybe a 3

 

[B1GEast]

I used Gemini which has become my go to transformer. However its seems to degrade over tine when in the same thread. Have you tried Gemini Deep Research? Amazing.

What’s interesting is that it I noticed it included Reddit in the last reponse, so I’ll need to exclude that for the Yard sentiment with a better prompt.

I pay for GPT. Do you have to feed it posts or can Gemini scan the posts with just the link?

I also use Claude and Grok, don't use Gemini that much

 

[Jetskies]

Go for the jugular when you have someone down and demoralized.

i think you mean "juggler"?

 

[REB1094]

Probably not mean enough, but this is a really good summary lol -

“Despite a few attempts to find a "silver lining," the general consensus is that the team "snatched defeat from the jaw of victory" and that there are "no moral victories" in this loss.”

 

[NoSpamHere]

No way. I look forward to his analysis.

I’m right there with you. Never expected AI to be this close to what we’ve been reading from Section 241.

 

[huskymedic]

I used Gemini which has become my go to transformer.

I pay for GPT. Do you have to feed it posts or can Gemini scan the posts with just the link?

I also use Claude and Grok, don't use Gemini that much

The Grok version:

-> The thread on The Boneyard discussing the UConn vs. Syracuse football game on September 6, 2025, reflects a mix of disappointment, frustration, and some optimism among UConn fans following a 27-20 overtime loss to Syracuse. Key points from the discussion include:

- Game Outcome and Sentiment: Fans expressed significant disappointment over the loss, describing it as a "gut punch" and a "heartbreaker." UConn had opportunities to win but failed to capitalize due to critical errors, particularly on offense. The general sentiment is one of frustration, with fans feeling UConn "snatched defeat from the jaws of victory" despite being competitive against a Power 4 (P4) team like Syracuse.

- Offensive Struggles: Much criticism focused on the offense, especially quarterback Joe Fagnano, who missed several key throws, including a wide-open tight end and other potential touchdown passes. Fans noted dropped passes (e.g., by Honig) and poor play-calling, particularly in the second half, which allowed Syracuse to stay in the game. Some suggested backup quarterback Nick Evers might have been a better option.

- Defensive Performance: The defense received praise for its effort, including key stops and an interception when UConn led by 11 points in the fourth quarter. However, fans noted the defense was on the field too long due to offensive failures, and a critical 50+ yard touchdown pass on 4th-and-4 was a turning point.

- Syracuse’s Post-Game Actions: Syracuse coach Fran Brown made his team run sprints after the game, which some UConn fans interpreted as a sign of disrespect, suggesting Brown viewed being challenged by UConn as an embarrassment. Others saw it as a compliment to UConn’s competitiveness, but many felt it underscored a perception that Syracuse considers UConn inferior.

- Program Progress and Future Outlook: Despite the loss, many fans acknowledged UConn’s improvement under coach Jim Mora, noting the team competed closely with a P4 opponent. Some expressed optimism about the program’s direction, citing the need for a better quarterback (potentially via the transfer portal) and more speed on defense. However, frustration persists over UConn’s 0-9 record against P4 or ranked teams in recent years, which fans see as a hurdle for conference realignment hopes.

- Rivalry and Context: The thread highlights a heated rivalry with Syracuse, with fans expressing disdain for Syracuse’s fanbase and their perceived arrogance. Some noted Syracuse’s quarterback, Kyle McCord, set a program record with 470 passing yards, but his unique situation (prior relationship with Brown) makes him an outlier, and fans expect Syracuse’s QB play to decline next season.

Overall, the thread captures a mix of pride in UConn’s progress, frustration over missed opportunities, and a desire for the program to take the next step to compete consistently with P4 teams. Fans see the game as a missed chance for a statement win but remain hopeful for future improvement with better recruiting and NIL support. <-

 

[B1GEast]

I had to cut and paste, so I only did the first page of the thread.

Here's the paid version of GPT's analysis


Main Sentiment Themes

1. Frustration with Coaching Decisions

Multiple posters described the play-calling as “coaching malpractice” and accused the staff of “playing not to lose instead of playing to win.”

The consensus is that the team went into a shell in the 4th quarter, leading to the collapse.

Words like “scared coaching,” “conservative playcalling,” and “turtled” come up repeatedly.


2. Mixed Evaluation of Player Performance

Quarterback Joey Fagnano took heavy criticism: fans said he “missed throws he usually makes” and was “too inconsistent.”

Wide receivers other than Bell were called out for drops. Specific mentions: Honig’s costly drop, Mills’ missed interception.

Some defended the players overall, saying “kids played a great game” and pointing to only a handful of key mistakes that flipped the outcome.


3. Respect for Defensive Effort

Several fans praised the defense, noting it played “lights out for 55 minutes.”

The collapse in the final six minutes, however, erased much of that goodwill.


4. Emotional Reactions

Fans called it a “gut punch,” “huge heartbreaker,” and “the worst loss I can remember.”

A few tried to frame it positively, calling it an “instant classic” or saying the game was “absolute cinema,” but those comments drew pushback.

One fan compared watching a “good game” loss to “my wife falling in love with another guy — I wouldn’t say, ‘okay, he’s a good dude.’” That illustrates just how raw emotions are.


5. Impact on Program Momentum

Some lamented that this kind of loss “loses all those fans we were about to gain.”

Others stressed the importance of not letting the disappointment bleed into the Delaware game next week.



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📊 Overall Sentiment Breakdown

Negative (≈65%) – Anger and frustration at coaching, QB play, missed opportunities.

Neutral/Mixed (≈20%) – Analytical breakdowns of key plays and “what ifs.”

Positive (≈15%) – Praise for effort, recognition of an exciting game, some optimism about defense and individual players like Bell and Strutz (punter).



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🎯 Takeaway

The dominant fan sentiment is frustration and heartbreak, with the sharpest criticism aimed at coaching philosophy and QB play. A minority tried to frame the loss as a memorable battle, but most see it as a blown chance that could stunt program momentum.


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Do you want me to track this thread over the next couple days and give you a rolling sentiment update as more fans post? That way you’d see whether frustration deepens, or if optimism returns before the Delaware game.

 

[cttxus]

Not to go down too deep of a rabbit hole here but, is the data used in the AI models cited above de-duped in any way, i.e. by BY poster or IP address? In other words, if I posted 100 times under one or multiple screen names that yesterday's loss meant nothing and UConn will be ranked in the FBS Top 10 by season end, would that affect the AI analysis and results?

I'm not an AI technical expert by any means but AI definitely gives me pause. I've been in the industry for awhile and know enough about AI models, including their tendency to sometimes hallucinate (make conclusions derived from missing or questionable data), to ask that question. Having said that, I agree with the AI analysis presented here, but I'm still leery about AI's potential to shape narratives.

BTW, I'd still like to hear analysis provided by informed humans, and therefore hope BL reconsiders and does, and continues to do, a "View from Section 241". ;-)

FWIW, my personal summary of yesterday's game is that we played really well for 3+ quarters, and was very gratified by our performance. However, we made some unfortunate and obvious unforced errors afterwards that cost us the win. So, taking it as a tough learning experience, it's now up to all the humans involved to address the errors made and move forward with a mindset that we expect to win all the remaining games on the schedule, one game at a time.

 

[B1GEast]

Not to go down too deep of a rabbit hole here but, is the data used in the AI models cited above de-duped in any way, i.e. by BY poster or IP address? In other words, if I posted 100 times under one or multiple screen names that yesterday's loss meant nothing and UConn will be ranked in the FBS Top 10 by season end, would that affect the AI analysis and results?

I'm not an AI technical expert by any means but AI definitely gives me pause. I've been in the industry for awhile and know enough about AI models, including their tendency to sometimes hallucinate (make conclusions derived from missing or questionable data), to ask that question. Having said that, I agree with the AI analysis presented here, but I'm still leery about AI's potential to shape narratives.

BTW, I'd still like to hear analysis provided by informed humans, and therefore hope BL reconsiders and does, and continues to do, a "View from Section 241". ;-)

FWIW, my personal summary of yesterday's game is that we played really well for 3+ quarters, and was very gratified by our performance. However, we made some unfortunate and obvious unforced errors afterwards that cost us the win. So, taking it as a tough learning experience, it's now up to all the humans involved to address the errors made and move forward with a mindset that we expect to win all the remaining games on the schedule, one game at a time.

The transformer was only asked to give an analysis on fan sentiment, nothing more.

It's not a deep dive, only a surface level view of the tone of the fans that commented on the first page.

The analysis had no input on the game itself.

From that perspective where you typically find hallucination is when the transformer is overwhelmed with data and not properly promoted.

I don't think that it's possible for a transformer to give a game summary. It can take statistical data and frame it in a manner the the user suggests and can write a summarized response based on that data, but AI won't be writing game summaries any time soon.

 

[NowInStorrs]

That's pretty cool. Can we get a summary of the Key Tweets thread next?

 

[Scrutineer]

The Grok version:

-> The thread on The Boneyard discussing the UConn vs. Syracuse football game on September 6, 2025, reflects a mix of disappointment, frustration, and some optimism among UConn fans following a 27-20 overtime loss to Syracuse. Key points from the discussion include:

- Game Outcome and Sentiment: Fans expressed significant disappointment over the loss, describing it as a "gut punch" and a "heartbreaker." UConn had opportunities to win but failed to capitalize due to critical errors, particularly on offense. The general sentiment is one of frustration, with fans feeling UConn "snatched defeat from the jaws of victory" despite being competitive against a Power 4 (P4) team like Syracuse.

- Offensive Struggles: Much criticism focused on the offense, especially quarterback Joe Fagnano, who missed several key throws, including a wide-open tight end and other potential touchdown passes. Fans noted dropped passes (e.g., by Honig) and poor play-calling, particularly in the second half, which allowed Syracuse to stay in the game. Some suggested backup quarterback Nick Evers might have been a better option.

- Defensive Performance: The defense received praise for its effort, including key stops and an interception when UConn led by 11 points in the fourth quarter. However, fans noted the defense was on the field too long due to offensive failures, and a critical 50+ yard touchdown pass on 4th-and-4 was a turning point.

- Syracuse’s Post-Game Actions: Syracuse coach Fran Brown made his team run sprints after the game, which some UConn fans interpreted as a sign of disrespect, suggesting Brown viewed being challenged by UConn as an embarrassment. Others saw it as a compliment to UConn’s competitiveness, but many felt it underscored a perception that Syracuse considers UConn inferior.

- Program Progress and Future Outlook: Despite the loss, many fans acknowledged UConn’s improvement under coach Jim Mora, noting the team competed closely with a P4 opponent. Some expressed optimism about the program’s direction, citing the need for a better quarterback (potentially via the transfer portal) and more speed on defense. However, frustration persists over UConn’s 0-9 record against P4 or ranked teams in recent years, which fans see as a hurdle for conference realignment hopes.

- Rivalry and Context: The thread highlights a heated rivalry with Syracuse, with fans expressing disdain for Syracuse’s fanbase and their perceived arrogance. Some noted Syracuse’s quarterback, Kyle McCord, set a program record with 470 passing yards, but his unique situation (prior relationship with Brown) makes him an outlier, and fans expect Syracuse’s QB play to decline next season.

Overall, the thread captures a mix of pride in UConn’s progress, frustration over missed opportunities, and a desire for the program to take the next step to compete consistently with P4 teams. Fans see the game as a missed chance for a statement win but remain hopeful for future improvement with better recruiting and NIL support. <-

AI is not quite "there" yet.
Kyle McCord didn't play but it didn't matter. Not as many passing yards as last year but more than UConn yet again. JM needs to find "the guy" like BCU has. Ex Alabama guy who had a great game. Gets the ball out fast and on target.

 

[huskymedic]

AI is not quite "there" yet. Kyle McCord didn't play but it didn't matter.

Yup… it misses on somethings/nuances. The Gemini version appears to have UConn missing a FG when it was Syracuse that had a missed FG.

 

[maple]

Yup… it misses on somethings/nuances.

Because AI is not intelligent, it is merely an advanced data scraper and complier.

Not for nothing but I'd rather see any "bad take" posted by a real person on the BY than AI summary posts.