Some Props For Mora and UConn From The Athletic.

[UCONNJACK]

18. A lot of people (myself included) thought former NFL and UCLA head coach Jim Mora was nuts to take the head coaching job at UConn, one of the nation’s worst programs for several years. But he’s making early progress. The Huskies (2-4) knocked off perennial bowl team Fresno State 19-14 to earn the program’s first FBS win since 2019. The Bulldogs’ prospects took a hit when QB Jake Haener got hurt against USC two weeks ago. His replacement, Logan Fife, went just 16 of 22 for 157 yards, no TDs and two INTs.

 

[uconnfan68]

18. A lot of people (myself included) thought former NFL and UCLA head coach Jim Mora was nuts to take the head coaching job at UConn, one of the nation’s worst programs for several years. But he’s making early progress. The Huskies (2-4) knocked off perennial bowl team Fresno State 19-14 to earn the program’s first FBS win since 2019. The Bulldogs’ prospects took a hit when QB Jake Haener got hurt against USC two weeks ago. His replacement, Logan Fife, went just 16 of 22 for 157 yards, no TDs and two INTs.

Their qb didn't lose the game for them. They were beaten by both lines.

 

[businesslawyer]

18. A lot of people (myself included) thought former NFL and UCLA head coach Jim Mora was nuts to take the head coaching job at UConn, one of the nation’s worst programs for several years. But he’s making early progress. The Huskies (2-4) knocked off perennial bowl team Fresno State 19-14 to earn the program’s first FBS win since 2019. The Bulldogs’ prospects took a hit when QB Jake Haener got hurt against USC two weeks ago. His replacement, Logan Fife, went just 16 of 22 for 157 yards, no TDs and two INTs.

When do we get a QB who goes 16 for 22 for ten yards a catch and 7 a throw and get to say he "went just ...".

 

[HCCForever]

Nice to see that people noticed the victory. A co-worker from Chattanooga texted me this morning talking about the win. Small steps.

 

[Kolumbo]

18. A lot of people (myself included) thought former NFL and UCLA head coach Jim Mora was nuts to take the head coaching job at UConn, one of the nation’s worst programs for several years. But he’s making early progress. The Huskies (2-4) knocked off perennial bowl team Fresno State 19-14 to earn the program’s first FBS win since 2019. The Bulldogs’ prospects took a hit when QB Jake Haener got hurt against USC two weeks ago. His replacement, Logan Fife, went just 16 of 22 for 157 yards, no TDs and two INTs.

So UCONN won because FSU has injuries. That's rich.

 

[Chin Diesel]

It's a bit disingenuous to point out Fresno playing without its starting QB and not bringing up UConn is also playing its back up who also happens to be a true frosh.

 

[The Viking]

…or to just say UConn is playing without their top 6 skill players on offense. That makes the win sound even more impressive.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Fresno's QB wasn't the problem. Fife is going to be a very good QB when he plays a full season. UConn won that game by dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.

 

[ZooCougar]

Easier to get props when you win and your coach isn’t one of the most disliked people in the sport.

 

[superjohn]

18. A lot of people (myself included) thought former NFL and UCLA head coach Jim Mora was nuts to take the head coaching job at UConn, one of the nation’s worst programs for several years. But he’s making early progress. The Huskies (2-4) knocked off perennial bowl team Fresno State 19-14 to earn the program’s first FBS win since 2019. The Bulldogs’ prospects took a hit when QB Jake Haener got hurt against USC two weeks ago. His replacement, Logan Fife, went just 16 of 22 for 157 yards, no TDs and two INTs.

I don't want to hear a word about injuries for the opponent, no team has lost more of their crucial starters due to injury than UConn. As was stated by uconnfan68. UConn beat them up front all game long.