The wisdom of Dan Orlovsky - v1.0

[uconndogs]

In my opinion Randy did a remarkable job building the program the first time around. His departure was unfortunate, but the truth of the matter is that many folks were happy to see him gone and believed he had reached his ceiling. Well......

Ten years later, does Randy's process still work in college football? I am honestly beginning to wonder. The money is such a huge factor, non-P5 programs need to rely heavily on the transfer portal and JUCO's to compete, and these kids are now going to get paid for endorsements. None of that plays into the hands of a guy who builds character and culture as a base to a program.

For me, college football is looking more a more like minor league pro franchises. That doesn't hold much interest for me and I just as soon watch my football on Sundays where the rules of engagement are very clear and fair.

 

[BlueandOG]

I think we call this “Valley Wisdom” ... he actually gets Connecticut. I think he really understands the modern game & how the CFB development works.
Plus we need ALL 3 of his triplets

As a man raised in The Ripper aka Shelton, there is little wisdom in the Valley. However, there are wise men - I count Dan-O among those wise men. We will win one more game this year, and we will win a few more next year. That is development. That is progress. That is UCONN!

 

[huskysupporter]

yeah. Not worth feeding this

Was there a slight chance if the Team was totally lost of Benedict making a change ...

Wait, you don’t think this team is totally lost? There has not been one shred of evidence that Edsall is going to turn this around, not one.

 

[Pudge]

In my opinion Randy did a remarkable job building the program the first time around. His departure was unfortunate, but the truth of the matter is that many folks were happy to see him gone and believed he had reached his ceiling. Well......

Ten years later, does Randy's process still work in college football? I am honestly beginning to wonder. The money is such a huge factor, non-P5 programs need to rely heavily on the transfer portal and JUCO's to compete, and these kids are now going to get paid for endorsements. None of that plays into the hands of a guy who builds character and culture as a base to a program.

For me, college football is looking more a more like minor league pro franchises. That doesn't hold much interest for me and I just as soon watch my football on Sundays where the rules of engagement are very clear and fair.

I agree with most all that ... but in comparison to the "building the Program" componenst of Pasqualoni & Diaco ... Edsall is still above.

The Tactics & Offensive/Defensive status ... is weak. at this point

 

[Pudge]

As a man raised in The Ripper aka Shelton, there is little wisdom in the Valley. However, there are wise men - I count Dan-O among those wise men. We will win one more game this year, and we will win a few more next year. That is development. That is progress. That is UCONN!

Watch out ... my Dad came out of Derby & had an amazing progression. (I did not grow up in the valley - but did watch DeFillippo)

 

[gtcam]

You also need the different units improving and maturing at the same time

BINGO - I've been preaching this for ages - So awfully important in college football

 

[AAC Guru]

Does anyone really believe Randy won’t be back next year? If so you’re dreaming.

Your predictions are always so spot on.

 

[uconnbill]

If he isn't fired, players will transfer in droves. Probably the most talented ones on the team too, because they know other programs would take them.

Because you know the players and what they think about HCRE.
Some might leave but you are off base in my opinion on the mass Exodus

 

[huskyrob1]

Because you know the players and what they think about HCRE.
Some might leave but you are off base in my opinion on the mass Exodus

Well maybe not a mass exodus, but losing 3 or 4 starters would hurt the team.

 

[uconnyankee]

would really like to see an off season without so much staff turnover. It's taking its toll over the past several years.
most of all, this team needs continuity to build off.

 

[huskysupporter]

would really like to see an off season without so much staff turnover. It's taking its toll over the past several years.
most of all, this team needs continuity to build off.

when you pay your staff peanuts compared to other schools, there will always be high turnover.

 

[ZooCougar]

I sometimes spun whether this team even practices every day. They look really bad.