The UConn Report on twitter saying TJ Weist our new OC

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Not so coincidentally, recruiting in the Lonestar State again was mentioned in the past year (before latest ACC raid). Yes, it is a reversal of ex-HCRE's decision to limit Texas recruiting.

 

[HobokenHusky]

Not so coincidentally, recruiting in the Lonestar State again was mentioned in the past year (before latest ACC raid). Yes, it is a reversal of ex-HCRE's decision to limit Texas recruiting.

Yea, not reading into that, PP has wanted to recruit Texas from Day 1. As we have seen on our team, and as others have seen in the Texas area (TCU), the "leftovers" in Texas and Florida can turn out to be pretty good. Way too much talent in those states to get evaluated properly.

 

[Pudge]

It seems odd the position is OC/WR specialist. If you're looking for an OC why limit it to guys with seven years coaching WRs?

This is one of those job postings that you have only ONE candidate for the position. You are forced by CT State law to post ... and you specifically tailor the credentials to the guy who is going to get the job. Clever.

 

[MattMang23]

Not so coincidentally, recruiting in the Lonestar State again was mentioned in the past year (before latest ACC raid). Yes, it is a reversal of ex-HCRE's decision to limit Texas recruiting.

Because TCU was supposed to join the Big East.

 

[uconndogs]

I find Weist an odd choice if this turns out to be accurate, and potenitally troubling. He is 7-8 years removed from being an OC. If this is P's and GDL's ploy to essentially keep GDL in charge of the offense I will be one very vocal and critical fan. I sincerely hope this is not the case.

That all said, Cinci has had very solid offenses since joining the Big East and every year they seem to have a great group of receivers. So who knows.

Would love to hear that Foley is back in charge of the OL and GDL will be filling water bottles..........

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I swear, if this is not confirmed today, or if this turns into another false alarm, I'm going to lose it. It's not gonna be pretty. Think the rage of Huskyfandan combined with the idiocy of nelsonmuntz. Fair warning.

 

[uconndogs]

Think the rage of Huskyfandan combined with the idiocy of nelsonmuntz. Fair warning.

Good lord that's frightening.

 

[businesslawyer]

I swear, if this is not confirmed today, or if this turns into another false alarm, I'm going to lose it. It's not gonna be pretty. Think the rage of Huskyfandan combined with the idiocy of nelsonmuntz. Fair warning.

Be serious Jimmy -- there can be no "fair warning" for that.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

Well the inclusion of Dallas and Houston is telling re: what the administration thinks of our future conference situation.

I think it's more telling as the exact qualifications of Weist more than anything. It's a job posting for him specifically. He had those areas at some point in his career.

 

[CL82]

Got a sweet looking Missus (sorry a litle stalky going onto his facebook page).

Seriously? It's shocking, just shocking, to me that you would make this post... without a link.

 

[mattp]

I think it's more telling as the exact qualifications of Weist more than anything. It's a job posting for him specifically. He had those areas at some point in his career.

so are you saying I shouldn't bother updating my resume to include "strong commitment to the academic goals of the University"?

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

so are you saying I shouldn't bother updating my resume to include "strong commitment to the academic goals of the University"?

Go for it. They have to interview more than 1 candidate because its a state job.

Good luck

 

[BlueWhiteKid]

I think this is the pic he was talking about.

 

[ruskin]

I find Weist an odd choice if this turns out to be accurate, and potenitally troubling. He is 7-8 years removed from being an OC. If this is P's and GDL's ploy to essentially keep GDL in charge of the offense I will be one very vocal and critical fan. I sincerely hope this is not the case.

That all said, Cinci has had very solid offenses since joining the Big East and every year they seem to have a great group of receivers. So who knows.

Would love to hear that Foley is back in charge of the OL and GDL will be filling water bottles..........

Dogs, I 100 percent share your concern about this being yet another scam run by P to save and hide GDL, this time to save his 272K salary for another year. They already pulled it off once at Syracuse in 2004 with a demotion that turned out to be phony. IMO GDL is the nominal OC until he's totally gone from the program. In fact, he should wear an electronic monitoring device on gamedays and keep 1,500 feet from the stadium UConn is playing in and PP's headset & other electronic devices should be tapped to make sure they are not communicating.

 

[Kevin Caliendo]

Could Weist be the next head coach? Not sure why anyone would take a job on PP's staff unless they thought they had a chance to be the next head coach. Everyone knows that PP has a year to improve and that being on his staff is not a solid long term proposition.

 

[huskymedic]

He is 7-8 years removed from being an OC

I'm not sure I get what you mean by this statetment... is this comment that he needs 7-8 more years of "seasoning" before being considered for an OC position?

 

[FDNY99]

Football Scoop


UConn: Former Cincinnati receivers coach TJ Wiest has been named offensive coordinator / receivers coach at UConn. George DeLeone's title will shift to associate head coach / offensive line.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Football Scoop


UConn: Former Cincinnati receivers coach TJ Wiest has been named offensive coordinator / receivers coach at UConn. George DeLeone's title will shift to associate head coach / offensive line.

Can't we ever just get some good f'ng news without the bucket of cold water with it.

 

[huskymedic]

Football Scoop


UConn: Former Cincinnati receivers coach TJ Wiest has been named offensive coordinator / receivers coach at UConn. George DeLeone's title will shift to associate head coach / offensive line.

I think PP got the message from WM loud and clear. A charade will be much harder to pull off under WM than JH. Wait and see attitude. Long way game-day!

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I think PP got the message from WM loud and clear. A charade will be much harder to pull off under WM than JH. Wait and see attitude. Long way game-day!

It is much worse if P actually believes that GDL is the best coach on the staff to handle the OL coaching duties. There's a difference between nepotism and incompetence.

 

[huskymedic]

It is much worse if P actually believes that GDL is the best coach on the staff to handle the OL coaching duties. There's a difference between nepotism and incompetence.

I was referring to the play-calling.

Actually, nepotism and incompetence often go hand in hand, not always - but frequently .

I don't think the coaching carousel is done yet.

 

[Husky25]

I think PP got the message from WM loud and clear. A charade will be much harder to pull off under WM than JH. Wait and see attitude. Long way game-day!

PP may have gotten the message loud and clear, but that message was not conveyed to Coach DeLeone. Only had he gone to the Giants and left the program, would I agree. Coach DeLeone is toxic to this offense. Is there a way we can ensure his game day headset has no one on the other side? I don't want his signals getting crossed with those going into Chandler Whittmer.

 

[UConnDan97]

So my questions would be; does Weist share GDL's OLine philosophies, and if not....how the hell is THAT gonna work?

 

[RMS25CT]

Could Weist be the next head coach? Not sure why anyone would take a job on PP's staff unless they thought they had a chance to be the next head coach. Everyone knows that PP has a year to improve and that being on his staff is not a solid long term proposition.

You would if you were currently out of work and there were no better options.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I think this is great news. For everyone that harps about GDL and his toxicity, it remains to be seen whether it is really true in this reduced role. He has been an OL coach in half or more of his coaching positions over the years. I think he knows more about it than any of us do. The team had a new system and reduced talent. Let's see what happens and not be so negative all the time.

Meanwhile the prospect of a spread passing attack is exciting, and honestly, changes completely what we expect from the OL. Our passing offense did improve last year, did it not? It was the run blocking that was weaker. So given that our whole offensive strategy is perhaps about to change, I will be cautiously optimistic.