UConn v. Fresno State Game Notes:

[huskymedic]

UConn @ Fresno State

Fresno State v. UConn: 2021 Game Notes (not published yet).

 

[Husky92]

Interesting.
a few quick observations:

• Mensah on track to surpass everyone but DB in all-time rushing. Pretty impressive. Only needs 500yrds to be #2 and 1200 to pass DB.
• Quarterback is “Steven Krajewski or Jack Zergiotis” No surprise there.

 

[jbdphi]

Backup WR are not names I recognized. What about Hairston or Elijah Jeffries?

Also interesting to see Carter listed as a starter at RB alongside Mensah.

Anyone else think we might see both Zerg and Steven Krajewski taking different series? Given Steven Krajewski is listed as the starting holder, it appears like he’s still the underdog here but I strongly believe he’s out best chance for dynamic play at the position with less mistakes.

 

[raf46]

Backup WR are not names I recognized. What about Hairston or Elijah Jeffries?

Also interesting to see Carter listed as a starter at RB alongside Mensah.

Anyone else think we might see both Zerg and Steven Krajewski taking different series? Given Steven Krajewski is listed as the starting holder, it appears like he’s still the underdog here but I strongly believe he’s out best chance for dynamic play at the position with less mistakes.

Not naming game 1 starting QB means no one has TAKEN the job. Does not bode well. We are a 27 point under dog.

 

[AD DB Burner]

Not naming game 1 starting QB means no one has TAKEN the job. Does not bode well. We are a 27 point under dog.

It’s either this or HCRE2.0 not wanting to give Fresno an idea of whose starting in order to force them to continue prepping for the possibility of both behind center.

 

[Stinger92860]

It’s either this or HCRE2.0 not wanting to give Fresno an idea of whose starting in order to force them to continue prepping for the possibility of both behind center.

@Chin Diesel said it best. Planning will be the same for Fresno regardless of QB.

 

[JMick]

@Chin Diesel said it best. Planning will be the same for Fresno regardless of QB.

Yes but I'm pretty sure Edsall said day 1 of camp that a starter wouldn't be named until game day.

It's still a problem that we aren't able to just say "this is the quarterback" and it doesn't leave me hopeful, but nothing has really changed

 

[Husky68]

It’s either this or HCRE2.0 not wanting to give Fresno an idea of whose starting in order to force them to continue prepping for the possibility of both behind center.

What would be the difference for Fresno to prep between the 2? Just asking since I'm not sure what the difference would be other than one of them has "IT".

 

[Austin316]

Not naming game 1 starting QB means no one has TAKEN the job. Does not bode well. We are a 27 point under dog.

Dude… they do this every year.

 

[jdb50]

Fresno has 20 out of 22 starters returning with some transfers added. The defense will get a good test right out of the gate with an experienced QB in Haener and a good running back in Rivers. Fresno led their league in total offense last year averaged 38.2 points per game. Our offense will need to keep up for sure.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn @ Fresno State

Fresno State v. UConn: 2021 Game Notes (not published yet).

Fresno State’s Game Notes are now up… 1 UConn (PDF) - Fresno State Athletics

 

[ktuck911]

Fresno State’s Game Notes are now up… 1 UConn (PDF) - Fresno State Athletics

They're starting C is a SR and not very big at 6' 288lbs.... Folks, you might think that's an advantage for us, BUT, from a leverage/technique standpoint his get off at a lower level than our T Jones can be a bit of a concern. Hopefully Lwal Uguak gets to deal with him a little more since he's closer to his size and can probably may be a little closer to the ground at initial contact. At the same time, for us, it could be an advantage for Sidney Walker at C for us.... btw just noticed they have two hog maulies up front on interior DL.. both 6'3 300ish starting... geesh...

 

[freescooter]

So Edsall said on Day 1 of camp we might not name a starting qb until right before kickoff. Now he is doing it. Why is anybody shocked? He told you this was the plan. And I doubt it means anything more than he is being a coach. It’s like telling the media that there is open competition at quarterback when the candidates were Orlovsky and Bones. It is just a thing coaches do sometimes. Randy has never been shy about naming a quarterback but he has not always named one. But once he does he usually hangs with him for a bit. So unless the starter is 2-15-8 with no tds and 2 ints done expect to see a change. Edsall is not Diaco or Paqualoni.

On the flip side I suspect he knows what he plans to do. And I bet the team knows too. I even bet most of us are pretty sure.

 

[Hskies4Ever]

So Edsall said on Day 1 of camp we might not name a starting qb until right before kickoff. Now he is doing it. Why is anybody shocked? He told you this was the plan. And I doubt it means anything more than he is being a coach. It’s like telling the media that there is open competition at quarterback when the candidates were Orlovsky and Bones. It is just a thing coaches do sometimes. Randy has never been shy about naming a quarterback but he has not always named one. But once he does he usually hangs with him for a bit. So unless the starter is 2-15-8 with no tds and 2 ints done expect to see a change. Edsall is not Diaco or Paqualoni.

On the flip side I suspect he knows what he plans to do. And I bet the team knows too. I even bet most of us are pretty sure.

Big Facts. Emperor Zerg is about to lead us to glory.

 

[LBird33]

Bigger Faster Stronger. QB unknown ‍

 

[Bongo Fury]

Dude… they do this every year.

I think they named Pindell early then was replaced first game. Sounds like they are both capable.

 

[huskymedic]

On the flip side I suspect he knows what he plans to do. And I bet the team knows too. I even bet most of us are pretty sure.

Bigger Faster Stronger. QB unknown ‍

They all know…

 

[freescooter]

I think they named Pindell early then was replaced first game. Sounds like they are both capable.

That’s true but Pindell was awful in that game. He missed receivers, fumbled threw into coverage. Looked totally lost. Fortunately Edsall over ruled Chief’s darling and replaced him.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Guessing they will be running more to the left side.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconndogs]

That's a Sr and Jr. laden team and they are big up front. Tough opener for sure........

 

[gioff2323]

Eh, 2 170 lb dbacks, light de’s and such respect they named their LB position after us. We got this.

Btw, their backup ol should try and help their hapless bb program - a 6’8” guard blocking for a 6 ft qb??

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Wait...so Edsall really said "bunghole"?

#edsallisthegreatcornholio

 

[Chin Diesel]

Wait...so Edsall really said "bunghole"?

#edsallisthegreatcornholio

Damn. Would never expected that from Randy on the record.