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

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December 3 seems awfully early for the CFP. The Celebration Bowl isn't even scheduled until the 17th.
 
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?
 
uconnphil2016 said:
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?
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If they are planning on starting a RS frosh to cover Sherrifs blind side then this kid must be the real deal.
 
Husky25 said:
December 3 seems awfully early for the CFP. The Celebration Bowl isn't even scheduled until the 17th.
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If they aren't playing on Dec 3rd they won't be playing on New Years Eve/Day. One step at a time.
 
weyuo said:
If they aren't playing on Dec 3rd they won't be playing on New Years Eve/Day. One step at a time.
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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.
 
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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
 
uconnphil2016 said:
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
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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.
 
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.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
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
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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.
 
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.
 
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ibleedhuskyblue said:
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.
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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.
 
Husky25 said:
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.
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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.
 
ibleedhuskyblue said:
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.
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huskypantz said:
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.
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Above all the competition on the line to earn a spot and keep a spot will be greater than it has in years.
 
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.
 
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Anyone recall if the media will have daily access to practice? A daily update would be fantastic.
 
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:

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I really like what you guys have going on at LB. In particular I'm a big fan of Carrezola as a hybrid rusher. As a PSU Guy I wish we kicked the tires on both Luke and the DT from last year Murphy. I think he will be a player for you guys as well.
 
businesslawyer said:
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.
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Okay cool--thanks for clearing that up. I think that makes perfect sense--at 255, I'd imagine Levenberry is a bit big for that strong side OLB position and is probably transitioning to ILB. Either way, we look to have some solid LB depth this upcoming year.
 
From Jim Fuller post this morning:

>>The next practice the media will be allowed into is on Mar. 23. It will be interesting to see if the pecking order when the team takes the field. I will be especially interested in how the redshirt freshmen, especially on defense perform. Philippe Okounam and Kevin Murphy were working with the second-team defensive line along with redshirt sophomore Sheriden Lawley with Cam Stapleton and Omaine Steohens were playing the defensive end/outside linebacker positions.

How quickly Connor Freeborn and Nazir Williams emerge and if they can ultimately push Vontae Diggs for a starting spot at that hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker position is worth monitoring while William Richardson is a player I am intrigued by at the inside linebacker position as is Marshe' Terry at safety. Defensive lineman David Ryslik was seeing some second-team work a season ago but was limited in the first spring practice. Once he is fully cleared, I expect him to figure prominently in the defensive line rotation.<<
 
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huskymedic said:
From Jim Fuller post this morning:

>>The next practice the media will be allowed into is on Mar. 23. It will be interesting to see if the pecking order when the team takes the field. I will be especially interested in how the redshirt freshmen, especially on defense perform. Philippe Okounam and Kevin Murphy were working with the second-team defensive line along with redshirt sophomore Sheriden Lawley with Cam Stapleton and Omaine Steohens were playing the defensive end/outside linebacker positions.

How quickly Connor Freeborn and Nazir Williams emerge and if they can ultimately push Vontae Diggs for a starting spot at that hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker position is worth monitoring while William Richardson is a player I am intrigued by at the inside linebacker position as is Marshe' Terry at safety. Defensive lineman David Ryslik was seeing some second-team work a season ago but was limited in the first spring practice. Once he is fully cleared, I expect him to figure prominently in the defensive line rotation.<<
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I thought Luke C. was our starting hybrid DE/LB.
 
Both outside linebackers are hybrid positions in Diaco's 3-4. The CAT (Carrezola/Stapleton) can play with a hand in the dirt, rush off the edge, or drop into space ... an OLB with a DE's mentality and body type. The DOG (Diggs/Freeborn/Williams) can also rush the passer, but spends more time in coverage matched up with slot receivers and TE's ... an OLB with a Safety's mentality and body.

There are times when the DOG will line-up as a true DE ... but not very often. Think of the CAT as a Mountain Lion and the DOG a Husky!
 
Kgun7 said:
Both outside linebackers are hybrid positions in Diaco's 3-4. The CAT (Carrezola/Stapleton) can play with a hand in the dirt, rush off the edge, or drop into space ... an OLB with a DE's mentality and body type. The DOG (Diggs/Freeborn/Williams) can also rush the passer, but spends more time in coverage matched up with slot receivers and TE's ... an OLB with a Safety's mentality and body.

There are times when the DOG will line-up as a true DE ... but not very often. Think of the CAT as a Mountain Lion and the DOG a Husky!
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Nailed it.
 
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