It’s completely awful sure it’s better then 2-10 whoop D freaking doo, this record is unacceptable.
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Yes, I’ve always asked “what happened in the offseason” this year? That is my big question because we were nowhere near ready when the season started.
Whatever they thought they accomplished in offseason, they did not.
Mora needs to start preparing for next season on bus ride home.
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I typically hate moral victories, but the fact that this terrible season had us going 3-9 vs 1-11 with our only win being an FCS team is still a step up.
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I mean I know is SHU and UMass, but I think going into the offseason with a 2 game win streak and the offense and defense performing reasonably well will do a lot for morale going into spring ball.
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the espn commentators made an interesting comment - if 2023 was reversed with 2022, then i think we're all super happy and we keep the entire coaching staff, pretty much. i am no charlton fan, but if by some miracle charlton ends up staying, i wouldnt bail on my fanhood just yet. No one knows we suck more than the HC/OC. after all, this is the same staff that got us to the marshall bowl game last year. just some food for thought
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It isn’t good. They had 5 games where they were long shots. So, its a 7 game season, They went 3-4 in those games. Should have been 5-2.
I’d say reasonable record this year, looking back, is 5-7.
The 4 P5 games and JMU, flat out not enough talent.
The FIU, USF and Utah State games decided the season.
They may have to re-think schedule if they can’t get better players year in and year out. You can’t have that many games against P5 schools without increasing your talent base. TBH, our talent looked fine in the G5 games.
It looked like there was some division in the locker room, how much, I don't know. But whenever you see players enter the transfer portal in the middle of the season, it's a sign of big trouble. I am going to guess not everyone was on board with Fagnano being the QB and frankly I can't blame them. It's not like Charlton has a great track record of potent high octane offenses in his career to get a blank check to make that decision.
After the Georgia St was when I really got concerned that we were seeing a repeat of 2016 after having a 6-7 season the year before (just like 2015) where UConn wasn't building off that. All the goodwill from 2022 was gone after that Ga St. game.
Mora has his work cut out for him this offseason and it start now. Get a better OC that has a track record of innovative offenses and developing QBs. Hell, maybe Dino Babers will take the position (yes, I know I might be dreaming). With football trending towards more offense, UConn cannot remain this inept on offense-it's pathetic and frankly horse manure.
Get a DC-Mora can't be doing double duty. It's why there were so many fundamental and mental breakdowns on D. A designated DC that is dedicated only that that side of the ball is needed.
The transfer portal has to be good. This year, the transfers did next to nothing.
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The commentators were Gresh and UMass play by play guy. Their views are UMass views
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The only good analysis from the terrible commentary from the game today…if you reversed UConn’s last two seasons, there would be a much different vibe rn. I leave this season with zero expectations for next year. Also, shame on me for being so vain as to buy tickets to game at BC in august, I was being greedy.
I don't know about that. I am glad UConn won these last 2 games. Going 1-11, with losses to a n FCS Sacred Heart and to a low level FBS would be really bad. However, I don't think it will have any carry over effect to the offseason.
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whatya mean whoop d freaking doo. You don't think winning today is a big deal? Losing to UMass would have made this bad season so so much worse.
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I was neutral on Carlton earlier in the season but out of frustration I started to want a sacrificial lamb to appease the football gods. You do make an interesting point though in that we would have a difficult time to get even a competent OC Coach with our reputation. Our problems are not just coaching but we took a serious hit after Edsel2 and recruiting has not recovered and NIL like a 15 pound sledge hammer.
Of course it would’ve been much worse losing to Umass way worse but still this season was unacceptable.
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All schools lose kids to the portal so get used to it. As for Houston and Brewton leaving, the magic number is 4 games and NIL. If you want to grab some NIL and your school isn't offering much, you have to hit the portal and you have to do it before you play in 5 games to maintain that year's eligibility.
If you want to keep players and attract good portal players, UConn needs NIL as Mora has stated.
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He needs to be changing what we did last off season.
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You just stated my point with your last line. That's exactly what I was saying. I was stating that trying to think developing HS kids is a thing anymore is not true because the time they get good, is the time they get lured away.
But thanks for making my point again.
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What's frustrating is if they got things together earlier in the season, the team would have been going to a bowl game. Their ranking would be higher too.
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Bingo! More G5 games please. Tulane will probably be playing in a major bowl two years in a row, they played one P5 game this year and lost it.
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Did anyone else find the woofing and histrionics from UMass pathetic?
really from both teams pathetic. UMass is 3-8 and UConn was 2-9 entering the game. I get it on some level, the players have to play with heart and passion and you never want to see that go away regardless of how poorly the season has gone. However, does Bi-Wahad need to be blowing kisses after the pick 6 to the fans?
I guess what I am saying is keep the heart and the passion, but be self aware and know the limits.
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You said you can’t develop HS talent because they will leave. I disagree.
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It's the football culture these days. Actually, it's the sports culture these days (anybody tired of the bat flips on every home run)? Watch any game, don't care if it's two 2-9 teams or two 9-1 teams. Being a bit older, I'm surprised Mora doesn't put a bit of a lid on it. I'm all for having fun and playing with passion, but do it with class. I loved whenever Barry Sanders scored a touchdown and he just handed the ball to the official and ran off to the sidelines. He was doing what he got paid for. No end zone choreographed histrionics or "look at me". In today's social media age however, that stuff is here to stay.