Swann Eager To Put Return Back Into UConn Special Teams (Mike Anthony)

[huskymedic]

Swann Eager To Put Return Back Into UConn Special Teams

>>Swann, from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, will be given the opportunity as the Huskies' top punt and kickoff returner. And UConn's approach to returning punts will make touchdowns a possibility. This is all an injection of fresh air into what was an incredibly conservative football operation on all fronts in three years under Bob Diaco, particularly in its approach punt returns.<<

>>Edsall's back now, and the special teams shackles are off. UConn wants to run returns like an offensive play, and two freshmen — Swann, a second-team defensive back, and Quayvon Skanes, a first-team receiver who redshirted last season — have been given the responsibility to make something happen in the transfer of possessions.<<

>>"I'm real comfortable catching balls back there, trying to make a play," Swann said. "High school is a lot different. In college, we have blocking schemes and plays. You have to catch the ball first. We stress that a lot. I just want to make big plays and give the offense good field position."<<

 

[Chin Diesel]

Prop bet time.

1. UConn will have more punt return yards by_________________ than last year's team did all season.
2. UConn will have more punt return yards this year than all three years combined under Energy Vampire.

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

Prop bet time.

1. UConn will have more punt return yards by_________________ than last year's team did all season.
2. UConn will have more punt return yards this year than all three years combined under Energy Vampire.

1. 7:45 on Thursday
2 7:45 on Thursday

 

[Chin Diesel]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

 

[blue93]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

That's actually worse than I thought, which is unfathomable.

 

[kris1]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

 

[BlueMAB]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

That's actually worse than I thought, which is unfathomable.

And 72 of those 81 yards in 2014 came on one return against Stony Brook. Which turned out to be the game winner.

 

[CTMike]

Absolutely mind bottling.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

Robbie Frey and Nick Williams almost had more return yards on one return each than the entire team did in 3 years combined

 

[scoobydoo]

And 72 of those 81 yards in 2014 came on one return against Stony Brook. Which turned out to be the game winner.

He gets his first win via a punt return and then stops.

 

[31GuardTrap]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

That can't be right.
Can it?
Good lord. I got more mileage out of a 50 year old vietnamese street corner gal.

 

[31GuardTrap]

Absolutely mind bottling.

Speaking of mind bottling. We should do just that with FHCBD's and send it for testing. Me think we can get our money back once "it" is proven.

 

[ktuck911]

3 years of ineptitude returning punts gone. Thank God...

 

[Palatine]

Did Swann run track? Is he fast? Does he have a 100 time? I checked but couldn't find anything.

 

[ktuck911]

Prop bet time.

1. UConn will have more punt return yards by_________________ than last year's team did all season.
2. UConn will have more punt return yards this year than all three years combined under Energy Vampire.

1. the end of game one
2. the end of game three

 

[CL82]

That can't be right.
Can it?
Good lord. I got more mileage out of a 50 year old vietnamese street corner gal.

"Me love you long time... just need an Ensure first"

 

[BlueMAB]

He gets his first win via a punt return and then stops.

Winning is too risky.

 

[bmayuc]

Robbie Frey and Nick Williams almost had more return yards on one return each than the entire team did in 3 years combined

Our best return specialists are pretty straitforward archetypes:

PR - short, shifty guys with great vision and good speed(Larry Taylor, Nick Williams, Reggie McClain)

KR - Big Rugged athletes with great speed and good vision, not a lot of wiggle(Tyvon, Frey)

I'm glad we are getting back to this model. For years, it was always a huge advantage for us.

 

[BlueDogs]

Lets figure that there was at least 5 return chances per game. Lets assume the average pick up was a modest 10 yards after catch. Ten games means a loss of 500 yards of offense..or stated another way.. 1 to 2 full game's worth of offensive output.

 

[blue93]

Lets figure that there was at least 5 return chances per game. Lets assume the average pick up was a modest 10 yards after catch. Ten games means a loss of 500 yards of offense..or stated another way.. 1 to 2 full game's worth of offensive output.

Probably more like 2-3 games of a Diaco offense's output.

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

That can't be right.
Can it?
Good lord. I got more mileage out of a 50 year old vietnamese street corner gal.

Wow. And I got a warning from a site mod for a bikini shot of Kate Upton in reply to a post that mentioned Kate Upton coaching or something. Apparently Asian Hookers are OK but Aussies aren't. Lesson learned.

 

[huskymedic]

Jim Fuller on Swann:
"I have goals to give the offense good field position, hopefully score and make plays for my team,” Swann said."

 

[sportsart]

Wow. And I got a warning from a site mod for a bikini shot of Kate Upton in reply to a post that mentioned Kate Upton coaching or something. Apparently Asian Hookers are OK but Aussies aren't. Lesson learned.

There are ways. Say hi to my friend Kate.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That can't be right.
Can it?
Good lord. I got more mileage out of a 50 year old vietnamese street corner gal.

Read 'em and weep??????


2016
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2016-2017/teamcume.html

2015
UCONNHUSKIES.COM :: University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site University Of Connecticut Official Athletic Site - Football

2014
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/teamcume.html

 

[hardcorehusky]

Read. With. Caution

2016
3 returns, 21 yards

2015
6 returns, 2 yards

2014
12 returns, 81 yards.

Proves Diaco lost the team. 3 punt returns against his orders!!