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So what did everyone think of Jordan Swann?

I thought he looked good. Legit speed, and now he has some mistakes on film coaches can use to teach him. The punt over his head in that area is a no-no. Kid looked fearless, aggresive, and most importantly fast. We need a lot more speed like his on the roster.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
Well, let's see. He fumbled a kick return, got hammered on what should have been a fair catch, and made a bonehead play that got us backed up on the 1 at a time when Holy Cross was killing us and we really needed a good drive. Honestly, I don't care if he's fast. He made so many plays that absolutely killed us last night, I'd yank him. Maybe I'm just pissed from last night, but he really couldn't have done a worse job
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Nick Williams had one go off his hands in his first game as well . . .
 
Again, it's not an indictment on the kid or his future ability to contribute here at UConn.

However, his play last night was unacceptable if we want to be the UConn of 2007-2010.

He'll improve no doubt about it, but let's not make it seem like the kid was above all reproach based on a couple decent returns.
 
noeynox said:
I thought he looked good. Legit speed, and now he has some mistakes on film coaches can use to teach him. The punt over his head in that area is a no-no. Kid looked fearless, aggresive, and most importantly fast. We need a lot more speed like his on the roster.
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The punt over his head was a really strange kick. It was an absolute line drive -- you wouldn't expect it to carry like it did, even with the wind.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
Well, let's see. He fumbled a kick return, got hammered on what should have been a fair catch, and made a bonehead play that got us backed up on the 1 at a time when Holy Cross was killing us and we really needed a good drive. Honestly, I don't care if he's fast. He made so many plays that absolutely killed us last night, I'd yank him. Maybe I'm just pissed from last night, but he really couldn't have done a worse job
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HEY!!
 
LOL. The boneyard.

That kid, as long as he doesn't get his head smashed, is going to be a fantastic player. It takes ice water in your veins and balls of steel to play like that kid last night in that position and role on a football team, and his return on kick late in the game was key.
 
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Watched RE speak to him after he got hammered on non-fair catch. He walked away with a smile on his face. So whatever was said, I imagine RE coached him up with a positive message. I think he is going to be very good and I think those mistakes are behind him. Looking for really good things.
 
JMick said:
they burned his redshirt on the first play of the game because they think he's their guy. I'm not saying he's guaranteed the job but he should get a long leash.

now, why Jason Thompson is the #2 returner on kick offs is beyond me. they must like his blocking
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that doesn't mean you don't use him later in the year but if his decision-making continues on this path, I guarantee you he'll see the bench sooner rather than later.
 
CL82 said:
Yes he should have called for a fair catch on the play he got hammered and his fumble cost us, but overall, I'm excited about him. Good acceleration and speed and I love his attitude of trying to make things happen. I think he's going do some damage this year.

(As an aside it is good to actually have returns, isn't it?)
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Forgave the fumble for trying to do to much but I like him
 
Palatine said:
He played like a freshman. Like his 0-60 speed.
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He played ok, I'm surprised no one mentioned how well the two in state red shirt freshman played, Dixon on offense and Coyle on defense.
 
huskyrob1 said:
He played ok, I'm surprised no one mentioned how well the two in state red shirt freshman played, Dixon on offense and Coyle on defense.
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Coyle didn't play well at all
 
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huskyrob1 said:
I was just looking at the box score, didn't see the game. 8 with 4 solo. What did he do that wasn't good play?
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He bit on play action a lot. Gave up a TD right through his zone.
 
kcc1442 said:
Totally different scenario! And I just had a feeling with your high level of thought process you were going to go down that path. For one, the biggest reason RE went to Sherrifs was due to leadership. A trait a QB must have in times like those, not an PR. The ability to exude confidence and bring energy to our guys who were lifeless. Sherrifs is also a Redshirted, 2 year starting, father to 1, experienced 22 year old. One who probably didn't lose out in the QB battle by much more than "not being the guy that the staff personally chose". On top of that there certainly was a greater sample size (2 and half quarters of play) for Pindell to see whether or not he was going to LEAD his team in the most important position on the field.
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Totally agree....as I started reading the thread I was waiting for this comparison to come up. Spot on @kcc1442!!!

And I'll add to your point....Swann made an "aggressive" mistake. A coach will never punish a kid for that. You coach him up, even if the mistake is costly. KR/PR need to have that aggressiveness, that's what makes them dangerous. We've seen enough "passive" special teams to kill what makes Swann a threat to take one to the house. I loved what I saw and I think he'll find the endzone at some point.

Pindell wasn't replaced because he fumbled. He was replaced because he was becoming "passive" and the offense was becoming stagnant. Edsall wants him to be aggressive and decisive. He wasn't doing that. He wasn't being the guy that won the job. As kcc1442 said he wasn't LEADING and he wasn't making plays. The difference in the offense was evident when BS was inserted. He was confident, decisive and in total control of the offense. He made plays and LED the team to victory.

There's a huge difference between aggressive mistakes and passive mistakes.
 
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Skiblets said:
Right but last night was just an exhibition game so we're goo ...wait? What? First three games of the season count? Since when? Wtf?
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Fumble, get us pinned at the goal line...just partners is making us better!
 
Potential but Freshmen mistakes. As long as he demonstrates improvement - I can live with it.
 
JMick said:
He bit on play action a lot. Gave up a TD right through his zone.
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I just watched the first quarter and what I saw was him narrowly missing an interception that broke up a third down play. If it had not been for that HC's first 3 points might have been 7. So far I think your statement that he didn't play well at all is BS, but I'll tell you what I think after seeing the rest of the game.
 
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JMick said:
He bit on play action a lot. Gave up a TD right through his zone.
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Low bar, but he seemed to have the best tackling instincts out of any of the newcomers. He definitely impressed me more than Bell and Fortt in that regard.
 
I thought Swann has the attitude to be a terrific return man. He made two bad plays but he is exciting fast and fearless. To the degree that Holy Cross was kicking away from him later in the game. I suspect he will take something all the way before the year is over. Maybe a couple of somethings. And I loved his comment that at the college level we even have plays and stuff for the return game.
 
Carl Spackler said:
LOL. The boneyard.

That kid, as long as he doesn't get his head smashed, is going to be a fantastic player. It takes ice water in your veins and balls of steel to play like that kid last night in that position and role on a football team, and his return on kick late in the game was key.
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All I could think about when he tore through the coverage a couple of times was we have another Nick Williams in the making here. That kid has great potential. He's going to give us an average of 10 yards better field position on punts, and break more than one for a TD this year. Mark it down. The last thing you want to do with him is break his confidence. Mistakes like he made can be corrected, and will be.
 
freescooter said:
I thought Swann has the attitude to be a terrific return man. He made two bad plays but he is exciting fast and fearless. To the degree that Holy Cross was kicking away from him later in the game. I suspect he will take something all the way before the year is over. Maybe a couple of somethings. And I loved his comment that at the college level we even have plays and stuff for the return game.
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Quite frankly, Randy is correct trying to add speed anywhere he can given our team speed issue.
 
CROSS-SPORT COMPARISON:

Reminds me of a young Mariah Jefferson. Very speedy, but turn-over prone. With some experience and fine-tuning, he'll become a star just like Jefferson.
 
There was a punt return at the start of, I believe our third touchdown drive where the returner took it from our 20 to the 50 in about 3 seconds. Caught it and just incredible straight line speed. Was that Swann or Skanes? That was unlike anything I've seen since we had Deshon Foxx. And in his defense, that kick off had the craziest hook I think I've ever seen.
 
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Bubba1957 said:
Watched RE speak to him after he got hammered on non-fair catch. He walked away with a smile on his face. So whatever was said, I imagine RE coached him up with a positive message. I think he is going to be very good and I think those mistakes are behind him. Looking for really good things.
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HCRE to Swann, "Swanny, good job holding onto the ball there, but the team needs you in one piece for the rest of the season. And the next time you don't call for a fair catch you better give me 10 yards or I'm pulling your butt off the field".
 
Stairmaster said:
Low bar, but he seemed to have the best tackling instincts out of any of the newcomers. He definitely impressed me more than Bell and Fortt in that regard.
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He may very well end up being a good player for us. He just didn't have a good game. People are welcome to disagree but I just didn't see it
 
He's a freshman and didn't have a great game. The kid has guts and is really fast I won't quit on him for awhile. I finally saw a coach want us to actually gain yards and a really fast player who was aggressive but made mistakes. Benching this kid would be stupid. The coaches will get him going and playing like a veteran. Nothing wrong with the negative comments but I think he'll be very good.
 
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Everyone has been clamoring for kick returns for years. Until that point we still hadn't had one. So long as it was just about getting that first one in and doesn't become a habit, I have no issue with him shunning the fair catch there.

The wind held it up at the last minute giving the coverage time to close in. Same on the one over his head, the wind caused a very returnable line drive to sail. The fumble is on him though. Can't.

I like the looks of him very much. Will expect him to play it straight going forward.
 
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