UConn vs. Buffalo Bulls (Saturday 9/28/24 @ Noon @Rentschler Field). Game on CBSSN. Audio on Varsity Network/FoxSports 97.9 FM | Page 4 | The Boneyard

UConn vs. Buffalo Bulls (Saturday 9/28/24 @ Noon @Rentschler Field). Game on CBSSN. Audio on Varsity Network/FoxSports 97.9 FM

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Where do you live? I have a Blue pass I’m not using this weekend if you want it.
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Thanks! I appreciate it. I think we are going to try the softball lot across the street.
 
-> UConn, a team many were ready to write off after a big loss at Maryland to start the season, seems to have righted the ship with three consecutive encouraging performances, including over 100 points scored in two wins at the Rent. The Huskies are looking to get their third win once the contest kicks off at noon on Saturday. Aman and Graham review the Huskies’ dominant FAU performance and preview the Buffalo matchup in this episode of the podcast. <-

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Buffalo Preview: Close to being something

After a 48-14 Husky triumph and weak looks from future opponents, we allow the mind to wander on the possibilities for UConn football.
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-> "The guys understand what we need to do to get better and that's always a positive," UConn coach Jim Mora said. "We have to continue to work on our passing game, certainly. We didn't throw much last week and we were still pretty effective. But we want to continue to grow every week. You take the mistakes you made in the game, fix them, and apply it going forward and hope you get better." <-

-> Linebacker Shaun Dolac entered the weekend leading the nation in tackles (62) and tackles for loss (9.5). Mora compared him to Jeff Ulbrich, who he coached when he was the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Ulbrich currently holds that position for the New York Jets. "You have to be aware where (Dolac) is, because he's a great player," Mora said. "He's a lot of fun to watch. He plays with a tremendous motor. He's smart and anticipates well. That is how they play on defense. The whole defense plays like that, but he's an amazing athlete. But you can't change things. You have to be aware of him, but you have to do what you do. You just have to anticipate that he might react faster than guys you have seen in practice or in weeks before." <-

-> A fast start could go a long way. "We want to come out the first play and set the tone for the whole defense and the whole team," UConn defensive end Jevon Banks said. "As a whole defense (against FAU) we definitely set the tone and the offense helped us, too. You set the tone by going out there first play, offense or defense, and really just punching the man across from you in the mouth letting them know it is going to be a long day and really physical." <-
 
What is being projected for attendance tomorrow?

Any guesses what attendance will be for Temple if we win tomorrow? I’m thinking we can possibly get 30k for that one if things go right. I plan on being there.
 
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Big test today. First game of the season for me so I have my fingers crossed.
 
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Fun, fun fun!

Good:

- Confusing/Mystifying Defense - Showing an all-out blitz to then only rush three. Jelani Staffard with a PBU. Interesting that we show DE blitz only to have them drop back in coverage.

- 4th Down Defense - Buffalo had 3 chances to get 1 (one) whole yard towards the end of the first quarter. As Adama Sanogo would say, "They thought they could move the ball against us. They did not." Men vs boys right now. All in all, UConn held the Bulls to 0-3 on fourth downs.

-3rd Down Defense - Buffalo was 1-14 on 3rd downs. Average line to gain on third downs was 6.8 yards.

  • Three and outs - UConn forced NINE three and outs. Here's a sequence in the 2nd quarter by the Husky D:
  • 1st and 10 - Sack, Langston Hardy, -6 yards
  • 2nd and 16 - TFL, -3 yards
  • 3rd and 19 - Incomplete pass

Here's another sequence:
  • 1st and 10 - TFL, -1 yard
  • False Start
  • Delay of Game
  • 2nd and 21 - 5 yard pass
  • 3rd and 16 - SACK, Langston Hardy, -11 yards

- Cam Edwards. What a block on all-world LB Dolak in the first drive. Fun watching him grow up. He's still growing into his potential.

- Skyler Bell. 3 TDS today, first time a UConn skill player did that since 1996. STAR!

- Playcalling. OC Sammis is also growing into his potential. I see him actively getting better. On Edwards first TD, he called trips right to put Dolak on that side and ran Edwards the other way. This was most of the game. Excellent overall game plan.

- PK Freeman. 100% on field goals since the FAU game. Perfect on all extra points. A question mark to start the season, now an answer. Exactly center through the goal past as well.

- Multiple Stars. Buffalo really only has Brian Dolak. But football is an 11-man game. UConn spent most of the game running and passing on the opposite side of the field away from Dolak. We have stars everywhere. Skylar Bell, Cam Edwards, Durrell Robinson, Jelani Stafford, Dalmont Gourdine, Langston Hardy, Jayden McDonald, Cam Chadwick, Jordan Wright, and so many others.

- Joe Fagnano. Guy just shows up and is ready to work. 3 TDs and 200+ years in two quarters of play.

- We were faster, stronger, better today. Those of you that said you would be happy with UConn FB being mediocre. Well, looks like we're pass that line and into good territory.

Meh:

- #7 Solomon Brown on Buffalo should've been ejected from targeting. UConn players were removed with less against Maryland. Then to have a pass called back because replay called for a review after the next play already started. At least UConn defense stopped them on 4 and 1 later. Could've been a momentum turn.

- I'm not a fan of the shuffling on special teams. It might've messed up the timing of our punter. Special Teams also had two false start. They did well otherwise.

- Red Zone offense. UConn was 1-5 in the red zone. The lone TD came from Fagnano to Bell in the 3rd quarter. The others resulted in FGs. All our other TDs came from explosive plays.

Misc:

- Nick Evers with a hard count that drew a defender offsides, heady play there. Second concussion of the year so far. Kid needs to learn to slide better, faster.

- Two QB system. In a way, it worked out that Fagnano was able to get gameday reps due to Ever's injuries. Injuries is not what you want, but silver lining is that we have two capable QBs should one be out. Like today. When was the last time we could say that about UConn football. This might be our deepest team in a decade plus.

- Notre Dame. People used the transitive property to say that Buffalo was good team. Because they beat a #23 ranked NUI team that beat a then #5 ranked Notre Dame team. We now know that transitive logic doesn't work in sports. We also know that Notre Dame are cowards for not scheduling us.

- Missouri Tigers. The then ranked #9 Tigers beat Buffalo 38-0. By transitive property, not only do we belong in the top 10, but also the SEC.
 
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