The big 2015 UConn football guide: Bob Diaco is not a miracle worker

[Afroabe224]

I can't wait for this season but it is more than obvious this roster is built for 2016. With this I will adjust my expectations as such.

2015: 5-7
2016: 15-0

 

[Redding Husky]

I don't care about the record. I just want to see a competent team, and I don't want to be embarrassed. Losing to Missouri by 28 may be ok. But that's it. I don't want to cough up five turnovers and lose by 21 to teams we should be going toe-to-toe with.

 

[BlueDogs]

There was a time when nobody wanted to walk in the Rent and a W was expected. To turn the page, we need to first dominate in our backyard then take the show on the road. Intensity level needs to crank up along with mental toughness. End of last season was a disgusting show of some weak character.

 

[junglehusky]

If Shirrefs is the real deal, OL keeps progressing and a few playmakers emerge in the skill positions, and defense builds/improves on last year especially secondary, 6 wins is possible. If some but not all of the above, 6 is unlikely.

 

[UCFBfan]

Show me competent play on the field on both sides of the ball. If our offense can hang with the teams on our schedule not named Missouri, I'll be happy. Like Dooley said, if we win 3-4 games and lose many in close contests, I'll be a happy Husky and will have some faith restored.

 

[UConnDan97]

So much pessimism.

We have lost fewer games in 2015 than Alabama and Oregon. FACT!!!
Coaches most often perform better in year 2 than year 1. FACT!!!

15-0, my friends. 15-0...

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Need to see an improved turnover margin. Hurt moral more than has been discussed. Had 1 game last year at +

 

[coachcap]

I want to see competent football being played this season. There is NO time for using the first half of the season as an exhibition for evaluation purposes. Coach Diaco by now should know what pieces of the puzzle he has on hand & game plan accordingly. It starts with the Villanova game. Show the difference between FBS & FCS talent. For the good of the program, UConn cannot afford a Towson vs. UConn or Appy State vs. Michigan result.

 

[tense50]

With reality in mind, 4 or 5 wins would be a vast improvement over 2014. But, I'm optimistic in most things that I have an opinion on and it's no different when it comes to the 2015 Huskies. From what I viewed attending the spring game, there is improvement throughout all aspects of the team, both on offense and defense. If they can get a solid job done from a qb who can move the offense consistently, defensively they should be able to create enough stops to keep every game close (including Missouri). And my optimistic nature says being close means you can win whatever game your in. So, with that in mind, UConn wins 6-8 games this year. Half full, not half empty!