UConn vs. Temple Owls (Saturday 10/5/24 @3:30p @Rentschler Field). Game on CBSSN. Audio on Varsity Network/FoxSports 97.9 FM

[huskymedic]

 

[HCCForever]

The team Edsall handed off to Pasqualoni in 2011 had 8 (maybe more) NFL players on it. That is a higher bar than "TNT" thinks.

I was surprised by Pete Calin's opinion as well that this year's team has the most talent in 20 years.

But there is no denying that this is a fun team to watch and "TNT" encourages fans to witness the team in action.

 

[Blades]

You ain't kiddin' Jim and the numbers don't lie. ( I know it's only 5 games) But sometimes it probably just takes the will to change things up. Unlike all of these former rinse and repeat DC's turned HC's who've never been willing and sold us the need for grind it out/clock control Northeast FB.

So huge shout out to Coach Mora ( and Gordie), since its been years ( 2009 w/ a Uconn team over 30 PPG). Out with the Rhino/rugby/1 WR sets or constant bubble screens And in with a wide open offense/ 4-5 wide outs, passes down field and giving that talent a chance to play in space. It's fun football to watch !

 

[ZooCougar]

The team Edsall handed off to Pasqualoni in 2011 had 8 (maybe more) NFL players on it. That is a higher bar than "TNT" thinks.

Thank you.

 

[Skiblets]

You ain't kiddin' Jim and the numbers don't lie. ( I know it's only 5 games) But sometimes it probably just takes the will to change things up. Unlike all of these former rinse and repeat DC's turned HC's who've never been willing and sold us the need for grind it out/clock control Northeast FB.

So huge shout out to Coach Mora ( and Gordie), since its been years ( 2009 w/ a Uconn team over 30 PPG). Out with the Rhino/rugby/1 WR sets or constant bubble screens And in with a wide open offense/ 4-5 wide outs, passes down field and giving that talent a chance to play in space. It's fun football to watch !

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Great video and agreed that our O is such an unexpected breath of fresh air this year.

Apropos of nothing, I think Mel is the best ‘stick your foot in the ground and go’ runner we’ve had since moving to FBS. He’s fun to watch

 

[LIUCHusky]

Great video and agreed that our O is such an unexpected breath of fresh air this year.

Apropos of nothing, I think Mel is the best ‘stick your foot in the ground and go’ runner we’ve had since moving to FBS. He’s fun to watch

Terry Caulley comes to mind.

 

[rich1122]

The team Edsall handed off to Pasqualoni in 2011 had 8 (maybe more) NFL players on it. That is a higher bar than "TNT" thinks.

No QB or RB

 

[rich1122]

Terry Caulley comes to mind.

Could have been the best.

 

[Palatine]

2004 was pretty good as well and I might have missed a cup of coffee from that squad. As I said, 2024 has a higher bar than than TNT thinks.


Dan Orlovsky lions,
Albert Fincher saints,
Darius Butler - colts,
Tyvon Branch- Jaguars,
Deon Anderson - cowboys,
Danny Lansanah -bucs,
Will Beatty - giants

 

[Skiblets]

Terry Caulley comes to mind.

Great call. I think he was more smooth and shifty than foot in the ground. Certainly not a hill for me to die on. He was one our best all time.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Didn’t learn after the FAU game?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Waquoit]

Didn’t learn after the FAU game?

UConn gives that sorry league their only national titles and we're"them". Some gratitude.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Tdaley]

No QB or RB

Very good point. Also the offensive line's depth wasn't that great either.

 

[DawgEnjoyer]

Call me crazy, but I'd like to see temple on the schedule fairly regularly.

I agree, they are what the 3rd closest FBS team?
BC, Rutgers, UMass…missing anyone else?

 

[Waquoit]

I agree, they are what the 3rd closest FBS team?
BC, Rutgers, UMass…missing anyone else?

Army

 

[FfldCntyFan]

No QB or RB

True, but it didn't need to shake out that way.

Could have been the best.

He was electric, the way he was able to change speeds and direction in the open field was amazing. It was a shame that he blew out his knee at Va Tech. While he had some nice games after he returned, he never was the same. No longer had the extra acceleration that was the difference between a good back and a game changer.

 

[Stray_Dog]

Cannot like this enough! I appreciate the UConn faithful! I understand the reasons people wouldn't come to games previously. I do! If your coach is a washed-up retread and still bald tire... Its hard to get on that bus. But our coach is not filling us with ridiculous accolades, or with a brow beat, or hey this isn't my dream job! This guy - he has talent to teach this team. He has talent on many levels and the confidence I hear in his vice.... is moving! If I was to write a movie of how our comeback was to start... it would be with a guy like Mora! he is pretty modest and imagine this - Come on fans give me a chance! Well, when he recruits he is asking for talented kids to give him the same. How do we do any less as a fan? I'm More in on Mora every week.... He is our guy. We got a coach now we need to do our part and convince him that his efforts for the UConn nation are beyond welcome - they are amazing! Come to the game if you have any doubts about the resurgence! Get on that Husky Sled and watch us head to the next mile marker! Come to the game for the team come-back. Come back for that UConn dream! Im pumped for tomorrow! 2002 - I remember that game in Storrs - I remember shouting next to the fence and the Temple players looking over their shulder and pointing at the scoreboard. It was the Big East team leaving as we were joining. They have reasons to dislike UConn. WE simply must get the "W" and I'm hoping with a double digit smashing. See you tomorrow!

 

[RedStickHusky]

It feels pretty cool to be approaching UConn football games with something other than dread.

 

[papreps]

It feels pretty cool to be approaching UConn football games with something other than dread.

Congrats on the win in advance. As a Temple fan, reading this thread it's pretty much spot on. Temple hit on two great hires (Golden and Rhule), a decent one (Geoff Collins) and completely whiffed on Rod Carey (who had no understanding of the Philadelphia culture) and Stan Drayton, who reached the Peter Principle (his ultimate level of competence was RB coach). Temple can't run the football, can't stop the run and can't protect the quarterback and that's a losing trifecta.
Temple does have good players in RB Antwain Littleton and its three wide receivers: Dante Wright, Antonio Jones and Zae Baines are very good.
It has a really good DT in FAU transfer Latrell Jean and good pass rushers in Florida transfer Diwan Black and Tre Thomas.
Probably enough to produce a better showing than Buffalo but I see this as a 37-10 UConn win.
Jim Mora was a much better hire than Drayton. Hiring an assistant coach is always a crapshoot.

 

[Jimdish255]

Not having your center can cause problems and you never know when they will pop up.