UAB Post Game Thread.

[GoConn]

JOEY FAGNANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[storrsroars]

JF went 5/12, 2 tds, 0 picks. And it was glorious because he made UAB play defense. NE 104 yds on 15 completions; JF 70 yds on 5 completions.

Could've been 5-11, but he had to throw one of those TDs twice.

 

[SportsFan88]

No. They don’t. Good for us, and it’s great getting exciting wins, but none of the 7 teams we’ve beaten is even halfway decent.

After watching us for the past decade there has to be a more optimistic view LOL

 

[tiger8mush]

What a comeback!

Unfortunate that Malik Dixon-Williams got called for targeting (and will miss next game vs cuse), otherwise a terrific 2nd half by the defense!

 

[noeynox]

What a comeback!

Unfortunate that Malik Dixon-Williams got called for targeting (and will miss next game vs cuse), otherwise a terrific 2nd half by the defense!

Just the 1st half I think

 

[Windham4th]

Evers biggest problem is he is just not an accurate passer. Go back today and watch each guys 1st completion. Joe hits a guy in perfect stride to continue picking up yards. Evers hits the guy way behind screwing with the timing and design of the play.

I hate how Mora has handled this. Should have played both guys at least.

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

 

[uconnfan68]

Just the 1st half I think

Should’ve been nothing. He led with his arms, a forearm to the head, but just his arms.

 

[ninety-nine]

After watching us for the past decade there has to be a more optimistic view LOL

Well, we got ref-rolled out of a decent chance to beat mediocre Wake Forest, or at least send the game to OT, and we led a good Duke team in the fourth quarter. So, even if our victory ledger isn't too exciting, we've come pretty close to beating a couple of ACC schools, and we still have one more shot against a pretty good Syracuse squad.

 

[ninety-nine]

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

It looked to me like the pass was a little behind Bell for a reason. The defender would have been in good position to knock the ball away (or worse) if Fagnano had led Bell at all.

 

[tiger8mush]

always go to go into a bye week with a win

edit: meant to say "good to go"

 

[ZooCougar]

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

Did you not see Fagnano bailing out the football program with a loss to one of the worst teams in the country?

Take your L and sit down.

 

[Classof87]

Fagnano HAS TO BE the starter now, right!?

I dunno. He only seems to play well when he comes on in relief. If our opponent is prepping for Evers and then Joe comes in, he seems to play really well. But when he is the starter? meh.

 

[Woof 101]

Evers, isn't a bad QB, he's accurate and athletic, but if he gets benched, it's not cause he lost his job, it's because Fagnano took it.

No attack, athletic yes.... accurate is not a word I would use to be polite.

If there are garbage-time "development" opportunities because HCJM believes the Evers experiment will continue into next season, then so be it. Other than that Fagnano is the man.

I hate the term garbage time but that is on me. Joe came in today in Prime Time and saved the day......
Addressing the qb situation many here do not understand Mora's in a tough situation. Fagnano came here following his former head coach, Evers was paid to come here from booster money. That puts the head coach in a tough place if you don't play the paid player to continue to get money and support next season. The financial bounce of the pointy ball...........

 

[Bubba1957]

For a while today I thought Evers was throwing a nice ball, then Fagnano came in and straightened me out.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

He also threw a dart on a 4th and goal that kept us in the game...after a completion to Bell that was ruled incomplete incorrectly. Joe was excellent tonight.

 

[noeynox]

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

Did you see the TD pass Gathings? Believe your eyes. Stop lying to yourself.

 

[Kembafan]

Joe Fagnano is an FBS quarterback. That’s all I have to say.

 

[Windham4th]

My response was to a post that said he only ever leads receivers in stride for YAC.

I pointed out that Bell had to dive back for that pass to save the drive.

It has nothing to do with anything else from the game.

So everyone can chill out

 

[noeynox]

Through 50 minutes of FB 10pts. The last 10 minutes of the game 21pts. Draw your own conclusions.

 

[DoctorWho85]

So that's what a comeback win feels like in football?
I like that feeling.

Also -- UAB is very chirpy for a 2-7 team.

Looking at some of their box scores shows that they are better than their record. Dilfer might really break that program back

 

[noeynox]

My response was to a post that said he only ever leads receivers in stride for YAC.

I pointed out that Bell had to dive back for that pass to save the drive.

It has nothing to do with anything else from the game.

So everyone can chill out

Did you not see Evers throw such a bad pass to Bell on 3rd down, he had to take a knee to bring it in thus killing the play?

Difference is Fagano's bad completion led to a 1st down. Evers led to a TFL and a punt. It is hard for an FBS QB to complete 15 passes and have 100 yards passing.

 

[ZooCougar]

Through 50 minutes of FB 10pts. The last 10 minutes of the game 18pts. Draw your own conclusions.

See some adequately competent throws for a change was visually satisfying. Even the announcers were like, "that's a beautiful ball".

 

[noeynox]

My response was to a post that said he only ever leads receivers in stride for YAC.

I pointed out that Bell had to dive back for that pass to save the drive.

It has nothing to do with anything else from the game.

So everyone can chill out

Also, that is not what I said. Reading is fundamental.

 

[giddyup]

Umm... did you not see Bell bailing Fagnano out on a badly thrown 3rd down throw that could have turned it around for UAB.

Umm…Fagnano got it done and threw some great passes. There is no question he deserves to lead the team.

 

[Devland]

What a comeback!

Unfortunate that Malik Dixon-Williams got called for targeting (and will miss next game vs cuse), otherwise a terrific 2nd half by the defense!

Was it his 2nd or 3rd targeting? After 3 there is a one game suspension. I only remember 2, but my memory sometimes fails me.