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Transfers - Outbound (8/1/22>7/31/23 cycle)

HobokenHusky said:
We were his only non-military D1 offer and he used us to immediately bounce up to a bigger brand name. Everyone can do what they want but I gave my honest opinion and I’m not going to root for him. He’s not a Husky anymore.
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Please define “immediately.” It does not mean what you think it does.
 
noeynox said:
My point is simple. If on this board, posters started trashing the team saying these players suck, the older posters would quickly check them. That's essentially what a certain coach did every time he took the podium. And no one ever checked him. I think anyone in their shoes would be bitter.
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Well - the flip side of that is the fact that it was Diaco kids and few wanted to defend his collection of 6'4'' FCS hybrid TE/WR/LBs that couldn't find a place on the field.

As time marches on we get more information...we get more perspective.
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
The other part of this...Mora isn't running off kids who he doesn't think fit in the program. The portal isn't just kids who want to leave...it's kids who were encouraged to leave.

You have to assume that he feels good about the players he has...culture wise and talent wise.
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I think last year was the big year for discussion of roles hence the large number of exits last year.
 
UConnJim said:
I think last year was the big year for discussion of roles hence the large number of exits last year.
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I agree...but...after a year of seeing players first hand, it's good to see more house cleaning wasn't needed.
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
I agree...but...after a year of seeing players first hand, it's good to see more house cleaning wasn't needed.
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I think what it shows is the players enjoyed the first year. Also, 50% of players in portal don’t get placed.

If you are a little used backup at UConn, where do you go? You can downshift to fcs, or walk-on somewhere else, but why not keep the scholarship?

Anyhow. I think UConn will get more from the portal than lose.

Nate Carter a loss, but they added a p5 TE and a MLB already. That is likely 2 starters.
 
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JohnFSilver said:
I think what it shows is the players enjoyed the first year. Also, 50% of players in portal don’t get placed.

If you are a little used backup at UConn, where do you go? You can downshift to fcs, or walk-on somewhere else, but why not keep the scholarship?

Anyhow. I think UConn will get more from the portal than lose.

Nate Carter a loss, but they added a p5 TE and a MLB already. That is likely 2 starters.
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And Carter’s decision may ultimately not be that helpful for him. Wishing him the best of luck, but he was a star here and is now joining a crowded backfield at MSU
 
WNConn said:
And Carter’s decision may ultimately not be that helpful for him. Wishing him the best of luck, but he was a star here and is now joining a crowded backfield at MSU
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The backfield he is walking into at MSU is far worse than ours. It is not very crowded with good players.
 
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UConnJim said:
What? Michigan St. returns their leading rusher and they got the leading rusher from USF 2 years ago who is a big back. And, they brought in a very fast HS RB. They have more RB depth than UConn right now.
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The guy they brought in from USF had 100 yards last year and the lead back last year at MSU had same yards and 5 less touchdowns than Victor Rosa did this year and Rosa didn't even start a good deal of the season. The RB room at MSU is anything but crowded.
 
JohnFSilver said:
I think what it shows is the players enjoyed the first year. Also, 50% of players in portal don’t get placed.

If you are a little used backup at UConn, where do you go? You can downshift to fcs, or walk-on somewhere else, but why not keep the scholarship?

Anyhow. I think UConn will get more from the portal than lose.

Nate Carter a loss, but they added a p5 TE and a MLB already. That is likely 2 starters.
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And a P5 corner to potentially replace Wortham, definitely need another RB, and a stud WR would do wonders for our passing game and probably a Center and 2 LBs ideally if we can get the space. The good news is at this point the staff can be very selective on who they take.
 
NYtoCT said:
Not really. We have solid talent in Rosa, Houston, and Brewton but as we saw this past season things can get concerning very quickly with injuries. We need to pick up another RB in the portal.
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Still don't see how that means it isn't crowded. The Michigan State stable could get hit by injuries as well.

Simply put, each of our backs have shown they can perform and Rosa showed he can steal a lot of meaningful carries.....we have a crowded backfield.
 
YoungFree said:
Still don't see how that means it isn't crowded. The Michigan State stable could get hit by injuries as well.

Simply put, each of our backs have shown they can perform and Rosa showed he can steal a lot of meaningful carries.....we have a crowded backfield.
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Glad you aren’t putting our roster together.
 
YoungFree said:
Still don't see how that means it isn't crowded. The Michigan State stable could get hit by injuries as well.

Simply put, each of our backs have shown they can perform and Rosa showed he can steal a lot of meaningful carries.....we have a crowded backfield.
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3 guys at running back sure doesn't seem crowded to me. None of these guys are as big as me (weight wise, not muscle wise) and running backs are one awkward tackle from a long stint on the sidelines.
 
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It’s not a personal shot at anyone on the roster to say we need more running back depth!

The 2009 UConn Huskies had 7 tailbacks and 2 fullbacks including Jordan Todman, Anthony Sherman, Andre Dixon, Robbie Frey, and 5 other guys as well… we need lots of talent and depth in the running game.
 
mikedog10 said:
It’s not a personal shot at anyone on the roster to say we need more running back depth!

The 2009 UConn Huskies had 7 tailbacks and 2 fullbacks including Jordan Todman, Anthony Sherman, Andre Dixon, Robbie Frey, and 5 other guys as well… we need lots of talent and depth in the running game.
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#Facts
 
mikedog10 said:
It’s not a personal shot at anyone on the roster to say we need more running back depth!

The 2009 UConn Huskies had 7 tailbacks and 2 fullbacks including Jordan Todman, Anthony Sherman, Andre Dixon, Robbie Frey, and 5 other guys as well… we need lots of talent and depth in the running game.
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....and a lot of those guys were enormously important on special teams. Sherman was an absolute beast on kickoff coverage and Robbie Frey was a terrific return guy.
 
uconndogs said:
....and a lot of those guys were enormously important on special teams. Sherman was an absolute beast on kickoff coverage and Robbie Frey was a terrific return guy.
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Man what could have been if Frey stayed with the team
 
mikedog10 said:
It’s not a personal shot at anyone on the roster to say we need more running back depth!

The 2009 UConn Huskies had 7 tailbacks and 2 fullbacks including Jordan Todman, Anthony Sherman, Andre Dixon, Robbie Frey, and 5 other guys as well… we need lots of talent and depth in the running game.
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Sherman was a blocking fullback. But your point stands.
 
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businesslawyer said:
It’s hard to blame Mason Donaldson for having some bitterness. Not only did he play through some poor seasons, but he got his chance, performed at a top level and then didn’t seem to get another chance.

Not necessarily right to be bitter, and it’s fine to take what he says with a grain of salt, but I would be bitter in his shoes.
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I'm not sure if it is bitterness from Mason, just a fact that he wished that Jim Mora was here for him. We can't turn back the clock, however I believe that he's rooting for Jim Mora, the coaching staff and UConn to be the best program we can be
 
Coach J said:
And a P5 corner to potentially replace Wortham, definitely need another RB, and a stud WR would do wonders for our passing game and probably a Center and 2 LBs ideally if we can get the space. The good news is at this point the staff can be very selective on who they take.
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I would love to see 2 more RBs transfer in (Redshirt Freshman or Sophomore), another TE, two WR, an OL person, a LB... Either Freshmen or Sophomores.
 
HuskyDogArt said:
I would love to see 2 more RBs transfer in (Redshirt Freshman or Sophomore), another TE, two WR, an OL person, a LB... Either Freshmen or Sophomores.
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The comment, "And a P5 corner to potentially replace Wortham", was referring to Washington transfer Zakhari Spears, not that we needed to get a P5 corner transfer.
 
uconndogs said:
I really liked Frey. Kid had serious wheels!
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Frey was part of the perfect storm that set us back for years.

Edsall gone.
Frey and Todman leave.
Endres pot and no scholly QB. We get Johnny McCentee.
Cochran concussion.
Casey Whitmer barely serviceable.
Diaco Red Pants

Nothing went right .
 
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