UConn @ Syracuse Orange (Saturday 11/23/24 @Noon @JMA Wireless Dome). Game on the ACC Network. Audio on UConn Varsity Network & FOX Sports 97.9 FM

[KryHavok]

Literally nothing else to do in Canada besides watch the fruit or shoot up.

Whaddabout curlin' an' watchin' reruns of the Red Green show?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[gioff2323]

-> “The first thing that sticks out when you watch UConn is how well-coached they are,” Barron said. “Very assignment oriented, everyone has a job and they do their job and don’t worry about doing someone else’s job. They communicate very well up front, their backs are big and they like to make plays.

Outside, they’ve got some transfers that are all athletic. Both the quarterbacks (Nick Evers and Joe Fagnano) are really talented. So we’ve got a lot to deal with it. They’ve really improved a lot the last couple of years since Coach Mora has been there and it’s really impressive to see. And I’m very happy for them, being a Connecticut kid.”<-

-> “Oh, he stands out,” Mora said. “He’s so versatile, he does everything well. He’s kind of the core of the defense. incredibly smart, great anticipation, tremendous length. They can play him anywhere. He can cover backs, he can go out and cover wideouts, he runs to the ball well. He’s physical. I mean, I have watched him for three years and have great respect for him. I think he’s going to be a great NFL player some day because of the traits he has. The way the game is played today, in space, he has all the attributes you need to be a great player.” <-

Isn’t he a legacy? For some reason I thought his dad was a husky. Great family.

 

[huskymedic]

Isn’t he a legacy? For some reason I thought his dad was a husky. Great family.

“Justin’s father, who played at Bunnell High in Stratford, played on Tom Jackson’s UConn teams at Memorial Stadium. His mother, Sara, played soccer at Hartwick. A psychology major, Justin has been a student of football from the very beginning.”

Edsall offered.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Few thoughts:

It's been a great week for UConn bb, but for me Saturday is by far the highlight (guess I'm an outsider).

Cuse has a damn good record and a very good team.

I'm surprised that Rocky Hills's Justin Barron went to Cuse. Dayuum, (Wethersfield's QB few years back and this Rocky Hill guy - The rent has to be 15 miles from their homes. Urrrrrrr.

Whatever QB starts, please HCJM have a quick leash.

It's college football, go crazy Huskies, make us proud and leave it on the field. (No need for ACC refs review).

Bleed Blue! I believe!

 

[maple]

It's been a great week for UConn bb, but for me Saturday is by far the highlight (guess I'm an outsider).

Not at all. This has been a great week for hoops but those games were (basically) a given in the W column. After the bye week I am absolutely itching to see this game.

 

[CL82]

 

[FrostyNuggets]

“Justin’s father, who played at Bunnell High in Stratford, played on Tom Jackson’s UConn teams at Memorial Stadium. His mother, Sara, played soccer at Hartwick. A psychology major, Justin has been a student of football from the very beginning.”

Edsall offered.

His father was a football walk-on and tried to walk-on to baseball too. He changed his last name after college to his wife’s last name.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Game Notes updated in OP ^

 

[Waquoit]

It would be cool if we won.

 

[Scoe]

Fagano needs to start, give Evers another week of rest. It's time for Fagano to open up some nfl scouts eyes, and receivers have to step and make catches yes I'm talking to you Skyler Bell no more dropped balls you wanna play on Sundays this is the game where you make your mark. Need a good healthy balance of pass and run let's not abandon the run either.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[BlueandOG]

We've had two weeks to rest up and game plan. I expect intensity and outstanding execution from our guys starting at the kickoff.

 

[UCan3]

My two takes the Syracuse coach looked like he has little respect for UConn - we were an afterthought in this news conference. Think they see our game is a scrimmage To get tuned up.

Second, if Evers has a “hip issue, having had one, those are not good - can be easily reinjured and now I’m thinking that Evers might be backing up Joe.

 

[CTBasketball]

Technically speaking we need this more than our bowl game.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Scoe]

My two takes the Syracuse coach looked like he has little respect for UConn - we were an afterthought in this news conference. Think they see our game is a scrimmage To get tuned up.

Second, if Evers has a “hip issue, having had one, those are not good - can be easily reinjured and now I’m thinking that Evers might be backing up Joe.

Need to punch Cuse in the mouth and do it early, if your going to get a personal foul penalty for hitting McCord make it count and do it early by no means am I saying to be dirty or try to get a penalty we need to be disciplined. We do have to keep a cool head and not pickup dumb taunting penalties.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[businesslawyer]

Ugh. Celebrating being able to get a tracter trailor from Storrs to Syracuse is way, way too much like "winning breakfast" to make me want to see a post about it.

 

[Palatine]

Ugh. Celebrating being able to get a tracter trailor from Storrs to Syracuse is way, way too much like "winning breakfast" to make me want to see a post about it.

You weren't driving the truck.

 

[Jetskies]

Fagano needs to start, give Evers another week of rest. It's time for Fagano to open up some nfl scouts eyes...

I've never seen the boneyard so aligned on something.
Therefore, Nick will start.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

will uconn win. upset is possible

 

[maple]

Ugh. Celebrating being able to get a tracter trailor from Storrs to Syracuse is way, way too much like "winning breakfast" to make me want to see a post about it.

I get what you’re saying but it was snowing and raining wicked bad up here in “Canada”last night and part of today. Coworker’s wife drove through almost white out conditions only about 30 minutes south of here.

 

[UCan3]

Need to punch Cuse in the mouth and do it early, if your going to get a personal foul penalty for hitting McCord make it count and do it early by no means am I saying to be dirty or try to get a penalty we need to be disciplined. We do have to keep a cool head and not pickup dumb taunting penalties.

Yes, we need to set the tone but legally. If they are going to score, make it as difficult as possible. We have the type of D, that they more we make the opposing team make plays, the increased chance we get a turnover. Make them have to grind it out.