No idea what type of team UConn is this year. Been very inconsistent. Needs to play full games and not play 1 or 2 QTRS. UConn schedule is favorable. The hardest games left are FAU, UAB, Wake Forest, and Syracuse. And none of those teams is even a top 50 team. The rest of the teams are ranked in the bottom of the barrel for FBS teams. I believe UConn will struggle against any good passing teams given how bad UConn secondary- cannot cover or tackle. The key will be Evers not turning the ball over. Evers does not look off receivers and keys on his first choice. This will usually lead to picks against better FBS talent. This season will be a total failure if UConn does not go at least 6-6. I think Mora should be on the hot seat if UConn does not win at least 6 games.Umm you must of only read one post in this thread… My advice read more
There’s something different about our Team this year…
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administering some tough hits.It is the physical play at the lines that I haven’t seen in awhile. Duke had some 3 and outs - and for the first time in awhile, I was thinking - yes we can stand up and make a stand.
We‘ll see what tonight brings but I’m encouraged…
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I feel like if we got another shot at that game, say towards the end of the season, we would look decidedly better. I'm not saying we'd win though.
MD beat UConn by 43
MD lost to MSU by 3 so MSU = +46 over UConn
MSU beat FIU by 6 so FIU is 40 points better than UConn
There it is Transitive Theory at its finest.
We are DOOMED!
Just stop. UConn needs to win at least 4 of the next 6 games. I would be concerned UConn playing any team with a real passing attack since the secondary is terrible. A team like Tennessee, USC, LSU would absolutely light-up this secondary. Everyone is on the QB issues but the secondary has been bad this year. Not just covering but tackling unless QB is sliding.,
Maryland, I am for the time being, chalking up to nerves on the road and the first time playing together. Goes into category of a mulligan for now.
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Haha switcheroo, we got FAU instead of FIU!! Go Dogs!
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Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl harbor?
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What I saw that's different about this team vs. other UConn teams in recent years:
It is fun watching UConn football again.
- UConn football has made significant strides this season, thanks largely to improved offensive line play and a rejuvenated running game. Edward, Robinson, Brown, and Rosa have formed a formidable backfield, while Evers, despite occasional fumbles, remains a valuable asset.
- The receiving corps has shown flashes of brilliance, and although the quarterback still needs to refine his passing accuracy, his ability to extend plays with his legs is a major asset.
- Defensively, UConn has undergone a dramatic transformation. The new 3-3-5 scheme, coupled with increased blitzing and a deep rotation of players, has led to a much more aggressive and effective defense. Improved tackling has also been a key factor in the team's recent success.
- While the quarterback still has room to grow and eliminate careless mistakes, his overall development and the team's overall progress have been encouraging. UConn football is clearly on the right track.
It is fun watching UConn football again.
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Another big difference is that the LBs are playing much better than last few years.
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Why do people think the OL is improved? Last year we had a better offensive line. Same tackles much better guards. We lost two RBs to the portal by the 4th week. The running back room is what has improved. Also the QB and receivers make it harder to load the box against us.
In 2022, even though the end results were (largely) ok, there was still a feeling of helplessness when the offense was on the field. When the team got behind in a game, especially by multiple scores you knew it was over (see the Myrtle Beach Bowl). This year the offense looks to be capable of scoring, that in and of itself is enough to lend some hope; the fact that they opened the year with 111 points in the first two games, there have been seasons where 100 points weren't scored at home (123 points was the total home output last year, 133 in the 2022 bowl run; 101 in 2021); and the defense looks like it should be able to hang with anyone left on the schedule. In short, UConn looks like a credible G5 team right now.
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Faumina-Brown has been very good.
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The center is better and the tackles are fully grown men now. I agree with your overall sentiment though. The OL wasn’t the problem last year. However, do think this year, as they jell even more, watch out. Even Herman said that he told his team Tuesday that this is the best OL his team will face all year.
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That is sort of my opinion, too. We played a team that was better than us, on the road in our opener. If we played Maryland next week we’d probably still lose. They have better players, but it would be much more competitive. We were not quite ready for prime time. Much better to open at home with Merrimack then go to Maryland than the other way around.
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I don't know how you can say they are playing better than the 2022 group as of yet. Brown seems to have picked it up.
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So has McDonald, I’ve noticed he has misread a couple fakes which has burned us (the late 2nd TD for example) but overall he has been great and a reliable tackler.
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Listen, it's an accomplishment to beat up on non-competitive teams as it's not something that's been all that regular an occurrence in recent years and we still have plenty of them on our schedule to rack up some wins, which is really all that matters. I have no idea how good Duke is but they were a decent benchmark in terms of talent.
The arrow up moment this week was the recognition of what works for us by the coaching staff and the continued improvement in tackling. If we can run and the other team isn't good at passing the ball we should do well. Buffalo just beat a haphazardly ranked team, go beat them and take another step forward.
In fact, win at least 4 of these next 5 home games, secure a bowl bid in October (plus or minus a day). Then take your shot at a winning season.
The arrow up moment this week was the recognition of what works for us by the coaching staff and the continued improvement in tackling. If we can run and the other team isn't good at passing the ball we should do well. Buffalo just beat a haphazardly ranked team, go beat them and take another step forward.
In fact, win at least 4 of these next 5 home games, secure a bowl bid in October (plus or minus a day). Then take your shot at a winning season.
I agree 4 out of 5 is what we should be aspiring for.
The difference yes tackling 100%.
But dang those lines - the ones we have - remind me of teams that have been eating our lunch for the past decade.
We’re big, physical and if we can play without drawing flags all game long like Sat night, we can surprise the rest of college football. We are only ranked 109 this morning.
We have much to prove to get noticed.