They’re back… The Reload 2023

[huskymedic]

I may have missed it...but do we have a date for spring practice or the spring game?

From the Jackson Harper interview above ^

“A date hasn't been announced for the start of practice, but it typically begins in early-mid March.”

 

[Scrutineer]

Mora doing what he does:

JM is really impressive.
Do all coaches exhibit this type leadership and make these type drills fun and competitive or are we just fortunate to have a head coach who gets how to motivate the "yoots" of today?

 

[Palatine]

I may have missed it...but do we have a date for spring practice or the spring game?

(other than 20 minutes or 11:11 of course..lol)

I talked to Dave Benedict at the bowl game. He's not a big fan of the UConn spring game but I lobbied hard for one.

 

[CL82]

I talked to Dave Benedict at the bowl game. He's not a big fan of the UConn spring game but I lobbied hard for one.

I understand his hesitancy. Our draw for the spring game is pretty bad. We could not even fill the soccer stadium last year. For the time being, though, we should continue it at the soccer stadium and see how things go.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I talked to Dave Benedict at the bowl game. He's not a big fan of the UConn spring game but I lobbied hard for one.

I understand his hesitancy. Our draw for the spring game is pretty bad. We could not even fill the soccer stadium last year. For the time being, though, we should continue it at the soccer stadium and see how things go.

Put me down for controlled scrimmage at Shenkman and make it a fan fest day where you can tour the facilities, talk to players and coaches, stuff like that. Instead of Comin Con make it UConn Con. Maybe get a few fans in the position rooms with the coaches before the scrimmage to hear and see what the coaches are wanting to see, have some silly agility drills or stuff set up for fans to try out. Weather is always a crap shoot and player availability and health is always a crap shoot. Make it an event where the actual scrimmage isn't the highlight.

 

[CL82]

Put me down for controlled scrimmage at Shenkman and make it a fan fest day where you can tour the facilities, talk to players and coaches, stuff like that. Instead of Comin Con make it UConn Con. Maybe get a few fans in the position rooms with the coaches before the scrimmage to hear and see what the coaches are wanting to see, have some silly agility drills or stuff set up for fans to try out. Weather is always a crap shoot and player availability and health is always a crap shoot. Make it an event where the actual scrimmage isn't the highlight.

This.

Rethink the event for the current level of fan support, and adapt as needed. Make the current lack of demand an advantage by allowing greater access.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Luna]

Mora ..Joley… all we need Rosa there …the future of Uconn

 

[gtcam]

That’s him Mora
What else can be said?

 

[huskymedic]

 

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[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Good breakdown:

 

[History Geek]

Good breakdown:

Going to be Him's own DC again I reckon.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Updated:

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Going to be Him's own DC again I reckon.

It's hard to argue with this strategy because it seemed to work well last year. The defense was a strength of the team.

I still wonder if being his own DC impacts his ability to spend time with the offense and special teams.

But...he knows best...and maybe he balanced out the value of using those DC dollars on other coaching positions was worth the trade off of doing the job himself.

 

[huskymedic]

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[jdb50]

Put me down for controlled scrimmage at Shenkman and make it a fan fest day where you can tour the facilities, talk to players and coaches, stuff like that. Instead of Comin Con make it UConn Con. Maybe get a few fans in the position rooms with the coaches before the scrimmage to hear and see what the coaches are wanting to see, have some silly agility drills or stuff set up for fans to try out. Weather is always a crap shoot and player availability and health is always a crap shoot. Make it an event where the actual scrimmage isn't the highlight.

Interesting concept. May have to have injury waivers to sign for those drills in case Yarders forget how old they are. Practice at the Soccer field or this makes the most sense. No need to have a scrimmage at the Rent at this point in time.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[How Sway?!]

Definitely seems like the overall assistant/staff pool was increased. A lot more positions listed than I remember.

 

[huskymedic]

 

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[ShakyTheMohel]

One thing that seems apparent....that's a young staff. It's great to see an experienced guy like Mora developing young coaching talent.

But...I am not surprised young coaches are attracted to working with Mora...he has a youthful attitude and energy for a guy in his 60s

 

[huskymedic]