Spring Practice 2016 begins on March 9 ends April 16 w/ Blue White Game

[BNich]

I don't think Crozier can get a medical hardship waiver unless he suffers another season ending, and even then he would have to meet some other criteria. Tough to wish that on anyone. As it is. he may use his redshirt to regain a year of eligibility.

Wouldn't he have used it last year because of the ACL injury?

 

[Husky25]

Wouldn't he have used it last year because of the ACL injury?

I don't think he redshirted as a frosh. If he was indeed a true sophomore last year, he is now a redshirt sophomore. Had he not gotten injured, he presumably would be a true junior. Alas, the injury allowed for a redshirt and still in line to finish 4 seasons of eligibility in 5 years.

 

[huskymedic]

I don't think he redshirted as a frosh. If he was indeed a true sophomore last year, he is now a redshirt sophomore. Had he not gotten injured, he presumably would be a true junior. Alas, the injury allowed for a redshirt and still in line to finish 4 seasons of eligibility in 5 years.

Yup. RS So. Played/started as a frosh.

 

[weyuo]

It's Here!! The run to December 3rd starts today... wooo hooo!!

 

[huskymedic]

Diaco Gives UConn Football Players A Workout, Advises Moderation During Spring Break (edit updated)
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...ball-spring-practice-0310-20160309-story.html

>>The UConn football program opened spring practice Wednesday morning. The Huskies weren't dressed in full pads, just helmets, shirts, shorts, and cleats.

They will practice again on Friday before taking a week off for spring break. Thirteen practices will remain when the Huskies return, including the April 16 spring game at Rentschler Field (3 p.m.).<<

 

[Husky25]

It's Here!! The run to December 3rd starts today... wooo hooo!!

December 3 seems awfully early for the CFP. The Celebration Bowl isn't even scheduled until the 17th.

 

[huskymedic]

Nice morsels...

NHRJimFuller 12:53pm via TweetDeck
Return of Ryan Crozier, rise of Matt Peart and other thoughts of #UConn's 1st spring practice
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2016/03/uconns-first-spring-practice-in-books.html

 

[uconnphil2016]

Interesting. Cool to see Peart in with first team. Something had to give at our OT spots--just wasn't cutting it. Are we looking to go primarily 3-4 or 4-3 as Diaco continues to implement his system?

 

[sportsart]

Interesting. Cool to see Peart in with first team. Something had to give at our OT spots--just wasn't cutting it. Are we looking to go primarily 3-4 or 4-3 as Diaco continues to implement his system?

If they are planning on starting a RS frosh to cover Sherrifs blind side then this kid must be the real deal.

 

[weyuo]

December 3 seems awfully early for the CFP. The Celebration Bowl isn't even scheduled until the 17th.

If they aren't playing on Dec 3rd they won't be playing on New Years Eve/Day. One step at a time.

 

[Husky25]

If they aren't playing on Dec 3rd they won't be playing on New Years Eve/Day. One step at a time.

If they don't win in September, October, or November, then playing on December 3 is moot as well. If you are going to aim high, make it worth your while.

 

[uconnphil2016]

They mentioned that Diggs, Carrezola, Walsh and Junior Joseph as starting on defense. Walsh and Joseph are ILB and then Zola on the DE/OLB hybrid and Diggs at OLB...interesting. Not that it means much on the first day of spring practice, but it appears that Levenberry hasn't cracked the starting rotation if what Fuller mentioned was true. Either that or Carrezola has transitioned to just being a DE, but he's listed as an LB on the roster

 

[Exit 4]

They mentioned that Diggs, Carrezola, Walsh and Junior Joseph as starting on defense. Walsh and Joseph are ILB and then Zola on the DE/OLB hybrid and Diggs at OLB...interesting. Not that it means much on the first day of spring practice, but it appears that Levenberry hasn't cracked the starting rotation if what Fuller mentioned was true. Either that or Carrezola has transitioned to just being a DE, but he's listed as an LB on the roster

I my gut says not to read too much into no mention of Levenberry. He's going to play and probably a lot. Its just day 1 of practice. My guess is that a decent rotation gets flowing by Sept at the LB position.

 

[Exit 4]

And as others have said, seems like there is a decent chance the log jam at the LB position breaks with a couple transfers after the spring game. There are a few kids that seem to be buried deep. I like all our LB kids, but we could use that roster space for incoming transfers from other programs. Sign me up for another Graham Stewart at a different position.

 

[businesslawyer]

They mentioned that Diggs, Carrezola, Walsh and Junior Joseph as starting on defense. Walsh and Joseph are ILB and then Zola on the DE/OLB hybrid and Diggs at OLB...interesting. Not that it means much on the first day of spring practice, but it appears that Levenberry hasn't cracked the starting rotation if what Fuller mentioned was true. Either that or Carrezola has transitioned to just being a DE, but he's listed as an LB on the roster

The Carrezola/Stapleton position is a hybrid DE/LB position. You can't easily move either a LB or the other side DE there easily. Levenberry might not have the speed to play Digg's position as the SS LB, which in our system requires a lot of guarding slot receivers. It may be that if Levenberry is going to start he has to beat out either Walsh or Joseph, and even if he's better than them (and who knows if he is) I have no issue with returning starters starting spring practice as the starters until they are beaten out.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Im so excited to see that Peart and Crozier are with the 1st team. I know it's only Day 1, but its exciting to see it as a possibility.

 

[tiger paw]

Always a necessary key to success. No major injuries ! Both in spring + pre season camp. Every team will be hit, hopefully we will have the depth and versatility to overcome any injury setbacks. Spring is the time to experiment and find out who can do what + where if needed.

 

[huskypantz]

Im so excited to see that Peart and Crozier are with the 1st team. I know it's only Day 1, but its exciting to see it as a possibility.

Agreed. We know that the o-line needs to improve significantly, and doing so will elevate QB and RB play. Peart's presence is huge - hopefully it really strikes a competitive tune in Levy.

 

[weyuo]

If they don't win in September, October, or November, then playing on December 3 is moot as well. If you are going to aim high, make it worth your while.

I'm a realist and the reality of the situation this year is even if UConn swept the regular season and won their conference championship game their strength of schedule would most likely prohibit them from making a national championship playoff game. Best they can look forward to this year is what Houston was rewarded last year, a bit ticket bowl game. They don't play any ranked teams in their non conference games and the league over all will most likely be slightly weaker than last year with Navy and Temple losing so much to graduation and coaching turnovers. Be happy with a conference championship game. It would be a significant step in the right direction and a lot more realistic than a national playoff game. Maybe in 2017 if the AAC continues to improve over all, Missouri gets a whole lot better as well as Virginia and UConn can put two 10+ win seasons together in a row. Not this year.

Go Huskies!! Beat everyone, get ranked and win your bowl game.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Im so excited to see that Peart and Crozier are with the 1st team. I know it's only Day 1, but its exciting to see it as a possibility.

Agreed. We know that the o-line needs to improve significantly, and doing so will elevate QB and RB play. Peart's presence is huge - hopefully it really strikes a competitive tune in Levy.

Above all the competition on the line to earn a spot and keep a spot will be greater than it has in years.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

This is the first year in a while where there is genuine competition at more than 1 spot on the OL. This could possibly mean that we have more than 5 CFB-level OL on the roster for the first time in years.

Can they play together ? Can we coach them up before the season starts ?

I love the possibilities that this time of year bring.

 

[huskymedic]

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030916aab.html

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[J187Money]

I will be happy when they block actual opponents. Don't give a f who it is.

 

[Exit 4]

Anyone recall if the media will have daily access to practice? A daily update would be fantastic.

 

[weyuo]

I want to be the guy that goes to every practice and game hired to protect the Gatorade bucket. Where do I apply for that job? Like this guy: