The rest of the season

[ZooCougar]

Yes, that is the goal. At least an interim goal. Because when you stop being a joke and start going to bowl games, which players want to go to, you can recruit better and then set a higher goal. That is exactly what we did, successfully, during Edsall 1, where the schedule improved as the program grew.

Losing 500k to $1M on a bowl is worth it.

 

[bobbyinaz]

Is the UCONN football goal to win five or six games and become "Bowl Eligible" to be able to say they played in a bowl? At five or six wins it would probably be some minor, minor bowl in god knows where in the middle of the week. Not exactly a draw to perhaps plan a mini vacation around.

Maybe I am wrong but aren't these bowl games money losers for the participants (travel, minimum ticket sales required, etc)? In light of the Athletic Department deficit is a minor bowl game even a good idea?

Bowl games are a reward to the players. The goal should always be to go to a bowl.

 

[Woof 101]

Believe me. I know better than you buddy.

I'll take your word for that which also means you know better than the AD, head coach and fan base. This forum is nothing more than opinions. With all due respect mine is different than yours.

Winning 8/10 games with a Yankee Conference schedule will do nothing for recruiting or putting fans in the seats. That and not meet TV contractual obligations.

You say,...." Personally I prefer regular season wins."
Then .... Losing 500k to $1M on a bowl is worth it.
Indisputable you used but come across confused. Again no attack just conversation among fellow UConn fans.

Every single one of your posts begins with “no attack” and it makes me laugh every time lol

You will see above I took the free consultation from @businesslawyer and used "with all due respect". Live and learn, a lot of self education in my life span. My no attack came from everyone (many) that have a different opinion take it as an attack.
Glad I could make you laugh and will still use it on occasion just for that purpose. In these times we need more laughter and could care less weather you are laughing at me or with me.

“With all due respect, ….”

Thank you @businesslawyer, from a fellow UConn fan. As you will see above I have already implemented your lingual advice.
I can only hope no arraignment or bench warrant is involved.
Rock on with the view from 241!

 

[CL82]

“With all due respect, ….”

Which is an interesting phrase since the speaker never says how much respect is due.

 

[nycscooby]

UMass, Ball State and FIU may be reasonable chances for wins if we get some bodies back (especially Carter) and better QB play. Hard to see wins with the offense where it is now because I think we give up points to these teams so we are likely going to have to score 20+ in each of these games to win, maybe 30+. Can we do that?

 

[storrsroars]

UMass, Ball State and FIU may be reasonable chances for wins if we get some bodies back (especially Carter) and better QB play. Hard to see wins with the offense where it is now because I think we give up points to these teams so we are likely going to have to score 20+ in each of these games to win, maybe 30+. Can we do that?

Appears Carter is likely out for season with separated shoulder. Fitzgerald also out from torn ACL in practice. Houston might be back for the soft part of the schedule. TP might appear this week.

Given the total lack of quality skill position players left, I'm in favor of Charlton inventing a new offense that uses ZT and TP in a T formation so the D has no idea which QB the snap is going to

 

[Alum86]

UMass, Ball State and FIU may be reasonable chances for wins if we get some bodies back (especially Carter) and better QB play. Hard to see wins with the offense where it is now because I think we give up points to these teams so we are likely going to have to score 20+ in each of these games to win, maybe 30+. Can we do that?

20 yes, 30? Unlikely.

 

[ZooCougar]

I'll take your word for that which also means you know better than the AD, head coach and fan base. This forum is nothing more than opinions. With all due respect mine is different than yours.

Winning 8/10 games with a Yankee Conference schedule will do nothing for recruiting or putting fans in the seats. That and not meet TV contractual obligations.

You say,...." Personally I prefer regular season wins."
Then .... Losing 500k to $1M on a bowl is worth it.
Indisputable you used but come across confused. Again no attack just conversation among fellow UConn fans.


You will see above I took the free consultation from @businesslawyer and used "with all due respect". Live and learn, a lot of self education in my life span. My no attack came from everyone (many) that have a different opinion take it as an attack.
Glad I could make you laugh and will still use it on occasion just for that purpose. In these times we need more laughter and could care less weather you are laughing at me or with me.

Thank you @businesslawyer, from a fellow UConn fan. As you will see above I have already implemented your lingual advice.
I can only hope no arraignment or bench warrant is involved.
Rock on with the view from 241!

No attack but, surely you can see there is a vast middle ground, a territory actually, the size of Saturn between whatever we are doing now and what you call “a Yankee conference schedule”.

Of course we will play some pay games but we can for sure schedule for success and maybe not play so many Top 25 teams.

 

[RSTuthill]

Separating a shoulder is one thing, tearing a bunch of stuff like he did is another. Dr. Bob Arciero is a miracle worker, but there are limits. I would not expect him back this year.

 

[uconnbill]

why soccer?

I was thinking pickle ball and soccer just popped

 

[uconnbill]

Rome wasn't built in a day especially with so many skill position players out for the year.

This is year one of the rebuilding. I still think UConn wins 2-3 more games which would be an improvement even through some think not.

 

[Husky92]

I’m still in the camp of 3 or 4 wins. There are some bad teams on our schedule. Right now we are bad too. Those games will come down to effort and execution. I believe we CAN and SHOULD win those games because I believe we can out effort those bad teams. This, of course, assumes we can get our offense back (ala USU and CCSU) when we aren’t facing some of the best and biggest defenses in the country. Until proven otherwise, I will stick to this as I did all summer.
Now, with our injuries, I think 3 is perhaps more likely and 4 would be a solid accomplishment. I’m not willing to settle for 1 or 2.

 

[nycscooby]

I’m still in the camp of 3 or 4 wins. There are some bad teams on our schedule. Right now we are bad too. Those games will come down to effort and execution. I believe we CAN and SHOULD win those games because I believe we can out effort those bad teams. This, of course, assumes we can get our offense back (ala USU and CCSU) when we aren’t facing some of the best and biggest defenses in the country. Until proven otherwise, I will stick to this as I did all summer.
Now, with our injuries, I think 3 is perhaps more likely and 4 would be a solid accomplishment. I’m not willing to settle for 1 or 2.

The available players today and potentially for the rest of the season are far different from what was expected during the Summer. You have to factor that into the equation. If we get to 3-9 and see progress with the cultural improvement, I think a reasonable minded person would have to believe that it was a successful season. Not what we hoped for but successful. Maybe even 2-10 would be satisfactory depending on the availability of personnel? No one should be happy about 2 wins but given the schedule and the injuries if the team closes out the year with competitive, close losses at least that shows heart and character. Again, depends on who we have to play those games especially on the offensive side of the ball.

 

[ZooCougar]

With the WRs out, Roberson out and Carter out. 3 wins will be a miracle. It’s just unreal how much we are missing.

 

[SwingDog]

Separating a shoulder is one thing, tearing a bunch of stuff like he did is another. Dr. Bob Arciero is a miracle worker, but there are limits. I would not expect him back this year.

What do you mean "tearing a bunch of stuff"? I thought the report said it was a second degree shoulder separation.

 

[storrsroars]

What do you mean "tearing a bunch of stuff"? I thought the report said it was a second degree shoulder separation.

From today's UConn Daily:

Jim Mora said Carter underwent an MRI and has a Grade II or Grade III shoulder separation, which, as Dr. Google tells us, is a "complete separation of the joint. The acromioclavicular ligament, the coracoclavicular ligaments and the capsule surrounding the joint are torn."

 

[uconntailgater]

I know it has been a rough start to the season and we have one more difficult game on the road versus NC State and likely another one with Fresno State at home. After that we have winnable games with UMass, Ball State, FIU and possibly Army. If we can finish the season with 3-5 victories we should be in good shape recruiting wise going into the off-season, along with the transfer portal. There is likely to be considerable roster turnover after the season is over and if we can put 3-5 victories together we should do fairly well with the transfer portal again. We started the season with a decent starting 11 on each side of the ball. With the injuries mounting our lack of depth is starting to show. Once we get through NC state the rest of the games in the schedule should be much more manageable. Looking forward to seeing improvement.

 

[nycscooby]

I know it has been a rough start to the season and we have one more difficult game on the road versus NC State and likely another one with Fresno State at home. After that we have winnable games with UMass, Ball State, FIU and possibly Army. If we can finish the season with 3-5 victories we should be in good shape recruiting wise going into the off-season, along with the transfer portal. There is likely to be considerable roster turnover after the season is over and if we can put 3-5 victories together we should do fairly well with the transfer portal again. We started the season with a decent starting 11 on each side of the ball. With the injuries mounting our lack of depth is starting to show. Once we get through NC state the rest of the games in the schedule should be much more manageable. Looking forward to seeing improvement.

Every remaining game is difficult,
let’s be serious. I would imagine we won’t be favored in any of those games. If anyone is thinking bowl eligibility or even getting to 4 or 5 total wins then I am afraid you should prepare to be disappointed. BTW, nothing would make me happier than being wrong on this.

 

[Slick]

Is Prince Samuels on the roster > He is a 6'5'' big wide receiver from Windsor. I thought he might be able to help with the passing game but have not heard anything about him since he signed.

 

[ScottVib]

Is Prince Samuels on the roster > He is a 6'5'' big wide receiver from Windsor. I thought he might be able to help with the passing game but have not heard anything about him since he signed.

Was listed as a LB on signing day. Isn’t on the website roster but is listed at LB #57 in the game notes for this week.

 

[storrsroars]

Was listed as a LB on signing day. Isn’t on the website roster but is listed at LB #57 in the game notes for this week.

Used to have a direct roster link, but it's now a 404 error.

 

[ktuck911]

the roster looks a bit messy anyways... They now have Brinson wearing #20 with Cam Edwards wearing #25, which is impossible considering we'd then have 2 RBs wearing that # (Houston already has it)... The folks keeping track of the roster on the school site aren't holding up too good ( JM's words not mine... He said whomever touches this program in any way takes on a level of responsibility... If you deviate you're part of the problem... )

 

[RSTuthill]

The available players today and potentially for the rest of the season are far different from what was expected during the Summer. You have to factor that into the equation. If we get to 3-9 and see progress with the cultural improvement, I think a reasonable minded person would have to believe that it was a successful season. Not what we hoped for but successful. Maybe even 2-10 would be satisfactory depending on the availability of personnel? No one should be happy about 2 wins but given the schedule and the injuries if the team closes out the year with competitive, close losses at least that shows heart and character. Again, depends on who we have to play those games especially on the offensive side of the ball.

Well, no offense, but please speak for yourself. I think we all knew UConn would be thin on quality and that football at this level is a game of attrition. If we all didn't, we all should have known. So that is why the analysts among us were saying 3 wins would be a helluvan accomplishment. Two wins might be more probable than three, and 1-11 would still be in play. Four wins would be a spectacular achievement. Remember, UConn lost its two best players from a 1-11 team.

Agree with the rest of your post though. On the money.

 

[nycscooby]

Well, no offense, but please speak for yourself. I think we all knew UConn would be thin on quality and that football at this level is a game of attrition. If we all didn't, we all should have known. So that is why the analysts among us were saying 3 wins would be a helluvan accomplishment. Two wins might be more probable than three, and 1-11 would still be in play. Four wins would be a spectacular achievement. Remember, UConn lost its two best players from a 1-11 team.

Agree with the rest of your post though. On the money.

I was and am in your camp, I was responding to uconntailgater’s post. Wins or lack thereof aside, personally I hope we are able to keep Jim Mora. I feel much more optimistic with him then when we rehired HCRE which looking back, I admit I was bullish on that move.

 

[freescooter]

This is just a brutal stretch of games. As I said elsewhere I m not sure anyone expected it to be quite this tough when they put it together. Syracuse has been better than this rarely in the past decade. NC State is typically mid tier ACC. So it has been brutal. Next year is far more balanced. I think there are a Couple of possible wins out there but I dont know if we have the ability to take them with all the injuries. And I also wonder if this team will just fall back into a pattern of here we go again.

 

[Nostical]

I wonder if this team will just fall back into a pattern of here we go again.

We’ll find out a lot about this team tomorrow night. NC St knows all about our injuries—and 59-0. Human nature will have them on auto pilot with Clemson coming next week. My expectation is that Mora and our coaches will step up, and the players, especially those filling in, will sustain a maximum effort. I’m looking for Zion to take the field with greater confidence and less hesitancy than he’s displayed—and our D to make some stops on third down. NC St will get a much better version of the Huskies than Michigan did.

 

[RSTuthill]

This is just a brutal stretch of games. As I said elsewhere I m not sure anyone expected it to be quite this tough when they put it together. Syracuse has been better than this rarely in the past decade. NC State is typically mid tier ACC. So it has been brutal. Next year is far more balanced. I think there are a Couple of possible wins out there but I dont know if we have the ability to take them with all the injuries. And I also wonder if this team will just fall back into a pattern of here we go again.

Yup, I remember the last NCST game at the Rent. Close game.

I do not get the impression that this team will give up. I sense a lot more fight than in the past. The schedule is what it is based on the premise that UConn would be playing at a high level by now back when the schedule was put together. So, we look upon this game as a learning opportunity.

 

[History Geek]

We’ll find out a lot about this team tomorrow night. NC St knows all about our injuries—and 59-0. Human nature will have them on auto pilot with Clemson coming next week. My expectation is that Mora and our coaches will step up, and the players, especially those filling in, will sustain a maximum effort. I’m looking for Zion to take the field with greater confidence and less hesitancy than he’s displayed—and our D to make some stops on third down. NC St will get a much better version of the Huskies than Michigan did.

I am always hopeful, as you always are, but my vibe is that we are going to be seriously overmatched again. I see glimpses in ZT, but not enough to think he will take a quantum leap forward this week. I hope I am wrong.

 

[Nostical]

I see glimpses in ZT, but not enough to think he will take a quantum leap forward this week. I hope I am wrong.

I’m not sure if this is fair to ask of a freshman QB trying to lead us out of the wilderness, but betond the X’s and O’s of the position, what I find missing with Zion is the look and feel of a confident, enthusiastic leader. I’d love to see him take the field with a bounce to his step, gather the team around him with a “let’s go” attitude— and if forced to run, run with a purpose before sliding. The team could use a lift from its QB. Perhaps with more experience (and hopefully as soon as tomorrow night) he’ll have a chance to provide it.

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

I’m not sure if this is fair to ask of a freshman QB trying to lead us out of the wilderness, but betond the X’s and O’s of the position, what I find missing with Zion is the look and feel of a confident, enthusiastic leader. I’d love to see him take the field with a bounce to his step, gather the team around him with a “let’s go” attitude— and if forced to run, run with a purpose before sliding. The team could use a lift from its QB. Perhaps with more experience (and hopefully as soon as tomorrow night) he’ll have a chance to provide it.

I hope you're right....and I can't help thinking he was directed to slide and not get hit, given the absence of healthy backups. With TP likely ready to go, and Brayden in the wings, maybe he'll get the green light to be aggressive tomorrow and just let it fly.