I think we will be fine without Skyler. Loved his play, but as season went on he seemed, well, different. Coincide with reach outs from other programs? We will never know, but I like our depth at wr, assuming we can have a qb rise to the occasion
I think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).skyler bell had nearly 800 yards and 4 TDs on the year, i keep hearing. if i recall, 3 of those TDs were vs. buffalo, a game that fell off the rails quickly.
he made some good/needed catches in games he didn't score in. that is true, too.
point being, was he as productive as it feels?
Id have liked to have him back, but if my above is accurate, I don't think this loss will be as painful as it seems.
If UConn had some QB consistency and producing great throwing numbers, I doubt he leaves unless he is doing it just for the $.I think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).
this makes a lot of sense. thanksI think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).
Little better off? Umm. No.I’m rapidly changing my thinking. It’s all about money. B12 and ACC are only a little better off than us in this environment. We need money from NIL donors more than we need a P4. Sec and B10 are taking over all sports at a rapid pace.
Oh ye of little faithI meant I wasn't saying he was officially gone. More generally speaking that there's no way we're getting him back with that level of interest.
Yes and you're not getting itAll I want for Christmas is a cap on number of transfers (2).
Portal coal for you!All I want for Christmas is a cap on number of transfers (2).
What is *PWOUConn Football Transfer Portal (December 9th-28th 2024 & April 16th - 25th 2025 Cycle)
*PWO
- WR/KR/PR Bryan Domino*
- RB Frank Daniley*
- QB/TE James Larson*
- RB Danny Shaban*
- DB Jarvarius Sims
- DB Reggie Akles
- RB Maik Thomas Jr*
- RB Durell Robinson > Auburn
- P/K Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling*
- WR Brock Montgomery
- LS Logan Frederic
- DB Malcolm Bell > Michigan State
- DB Zakhari Spears (DNP 2024)
- DL Pryce Yates (Withdrew)
- WR Skyler Bell
- LB Julien Simon
- DB Lee Molette III
- DB Isiah Davis
- DL/LB Langston Hardy
preferred walk onWhat is *PWO
Bell looked good. He only had one drop that I remember. And I noticed he wore gloves.I know I was on the Bell was gone train, but today looked sure as heck like he was invested here.....my hope for a return has been restored. I'm hoping it's a situation of both sides coming to an agreement over money.
It was a bad drop. Would have given us a first down and basically bounced right off his chest.Bell looked good. He only had one drop that I remember. And I noticed he wore gloves.
Get ready to eat some crow...I know I was on the Bell was gone train, but today looked sure as heck like he was invested here.....my hope for a return has been restored. I'm hoping it's a situation of both sides coming to an agreement over money.
So you have inside info on what Skylar Bell plans to do or just speculating?Get ready to eat some crow...
Get ready to eat some crow...
They said it was like a knuckleball. If he comes back, it’s forgiven.It was a bad drop. Would have given us a first down and basically bounced right off his chest.
If he comes back I don't care what it looks like.Is he eating crow if he just recanted before the fact?