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UConn Spring Football Updates (1st Practice 3/19/24)

I agree with your assessment that Buckman would be best used as a slot receiver and that he was sent downfield because the other options ended up not being as good as we needed. I guess I'm expecting a good year from him because I'm hoping we have more vertical threats in the WR this year, allowing him to do what he is better at.
 
History Geek said:
I agree with your assessment that Buckman would be best used as a slot receiver and that he was sent downfield because the other options ended up not being as good as we needed. I guess I'm expecting a good year from him because I'm hoping we have more vertical threats in the WR this year, allowing him to do what he is better at.
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You are 100% correct. When didn't have enough outside receivers that got separation and could go up and catch a 50/50 ball. I am hoping we see a marked improvement in that position with the 2 transfers and the improvement of the younger receivers on our roster.
 
Forte said:
I'm a glass half empty with our production last year. Buckman was our top target out of all our WR's last year and was used to beat guys down the field one on one. Although he was productive, our results speak for themselves...I think he was completely miss used and should have been penned in as a slot receiver. We need a couple of true big bodied down field threats that can actually outrun CB's....Buckman has great hands but seems like he would be better suited for cross routes, which we almost never did. I just don't get our offensive play calling or strategy...outside of running almost every first and second down for the Oline it doesn't seem to set any of our players up for success.
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WR's and CB's are the fastest guys on the field. Kinda tough for a big body to outrun a CB -- if that's what you meant.
 
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Forte said:
I'm a glass half empty with our production last year. Buckman was our top target out of all our WR's last year and was used to beat guys down the field one on one. Although he was productive, our results speak for themselves...I think he was completely miss used and should have been penned in as a slot receiver. We need a couple of true big bodied down field threats that can actually outrun CB's....Buckman has great hands but seems like he would be better suited for cross routes, which we almost never did. I just don't get our offensive play calling or strategy...outside of running almost every first and second down for the Oline it doesn't seem to set any of our players up for success.
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Is there such a thing as a glass half full UConn fb fan?
 
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So have we seen any full contact tackling drills yet? Tackling is a physics problem not too dissimilar to military air defense. Interception in an evasive action environment in a manner which allows the target to be wrapped up with force and brought down. I am dubious of arguments that it can be trained at less than full speed and full contact.
 
RSTuthill said:
So have we seen any full contact tackling drills yet? Tackling is a physics problem not too dissimilar to military air defense. Interception in an evasive action environment in a manner which allows the target to be wrapped up with force and brought down. I am dubious of arguments that it can be trained at less than full speed and full contact.
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Have you ever read John Boyd's papers on energy/maneuverability or on the OODA loop? They are fascinating reading and your post above makes me think you probably enjoy them.
 
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Skiblets said:
Do we see Mora in any of these clips?
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Just posted this in the Mora has changed thread. He is usually always shown in these clips making some kinda motivating comment or compliment. Not a single shot of him, or any staff IIRC.
 
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