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Watched practice tonight at the Rent

MuchoDogYears said:
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Don’t be sHockEd If Pindell outplayS McKenzie Milton ThursdAy Night.
Holy mother of all tea leaves! I just realized that Nostradamus...uhhh Nostical..is predicting more than All American for Pindell.
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Wise men have been mocked by their inferiors throughout history.
 
huskysupporter said:
My question is, where is the pass rush? If we rush the passer like we did last year, it is going to get ugly very quick.
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If the pass rush is just like what we had last year then Coach Edsall and his staff clearly have not done their jobs. Are you saying Randy Edsall doesn't know how to improve the defense????
I love your optimism, you're a heck of a husky supporter. I guess you think UConn basketball will be just as bad as last year too. No scoring, no defense?
 
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slightly OT, but did anybody watch Travis jones play in high school? Did he have to get tripled teamed every play? lol
 
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crazyUCfan23 said:
slightly OT, but did anybody watch Travis jones play in high school? Did he have to get tripled teamed every play? lol
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A tweet was posted just a little while ago showing Jones blowing up Crozier in a one-on-one drill. I know the kid blocks a lot of sun and he's strong, but what does that say about Crozier?

I do find some solice that the center position does not often take on blocks on their own. If a nose is Man-over, the guards help. If a DT is in the gap, the center often helps a guard.

Blitzing, however...
 
Husky25 said:
A tweet was posted just a little while ago showing Jones blowing up Crozier in a one-on-one drill. I know the kid blocks a lot of sun and he's strong, but what does that say about Crozier?

I do find some solice that the center position does not often take on blocks on their own. If a nose is Man-over, the guards help. If a DT is in the gap, the center often helps a guard.

Blitzing, however...
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Isnt that the same video as the one where the OL stand there and Crozier gives minimal resistance? I know we are all desperate to see the team in action, but understanding practice drills and not focusing on pictures (particularly the one's the HC allowed access to) will help us all get there in a sane state of mind.
 
What’s with Macafee? He comes highly touted by Mass. ‘Yarders. He really 4 or 5 ?
 
Husky25 said:
A tweet was posted just a little while ago showing Jones blowing up Crozier in a one-on-one drill. I know the kid blocks a lot of sun and he's strong, but what does that say about Crozier?
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What does it say about Crozier?

We have watched Crozier for years at UConn. He is, at the very least, an average AAC offensive lineman. Heck, he is on Rimington Award watch list. No one has blown him up like that.
 
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gioff23 said:
Isnt that the same video as the one where the OL stand there and Crozier gives minimal resistance? I know we are all desperate to see the team in action, but understanding practice drills and not focusing on pictures (particularly the one's the HC allowed access to) will help us all get there in a sane state of mind.
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This is what I was referring to. I can only hope that is minimal resistance. Doesn't look like it, though it is only one clip. Was he only supposed to put up minimal resistance or did the drill call for something closer to 100%?

Palatine said:
What does it say about Crozier?

We have watched Crozier for years at UConn. He is, at the very least, an average AAC offensive lineman. Heck, he is on Rimington Award watch list. No one has blown him up like that.
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Responding with the exact same words (except for one) in the exact same order doesn't exactly answer the original inquiry.

The preseason watch lists don't mean a tremendous amount to me. 56 players are on the Rimington watch list.

This is Crozier's 4th year. He's been hurt for the better part of two seasons and, albeit practice, he got bullrushed by a true freshman. I'm sure Gilbert Brown beat Frank Winters on occasion too. Edgar Bennett and Dorsey Levens still racked up 1,500 rushing yards between them, Favre won the MVP, and Packers still won the Super Bowl. OTOH, given the performance of UConn's O-line over the last half dozen years or so, maybe there is cause for some concern. Maybe not. I'm pretty certain that others have gotten more riled up over less.
 
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CL82 said:
Travis Jones hopefully.
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Pass rush, I guess will come off the edges via Beavers, Thomas, Forte and Marshe, at least I believe that will be the design with even the likes of Swenson getting in on the act.

When Randy was building this program the 1st time, he talked about finding kids who could run and plugging them all over the field on defense. You could see that approach again after 2 recruiting classes. Really wished Brayden Brown and the other Maryland kid hung around as they both fit the mold as well.
 
Husky25 said:


This is what I was referring to. I can only hope that is minimal resistance. Doesn't look like it, though it is only one clip. Was he only supposed to put up minimal resistance or did the drill call for something closer to 100%?



Responding with the exact same words (except for one) in the exact same order doesn't exactly answer the original inquiry.

The preseason watch lists don't mean a tremendous amount to me. 56 players are on the Rimington watch list.

This is Crozier's 4th year. He's been hurt for the better part of two seasons and, albeit practice, he got bullrushed by a true freshman. I'm sure Gilbert Brown beat Frank Winters on occasion too. Edgar Bennett and Dorsey Levens still racked up 1,500 rushing yards between them, Favre won the MVP, and Packers still won the Super Bowl. OTOH, given the performance of UConn's O-line over the last half dozen years or so, maybe there is cause for some concern. Maybe not. I'm pretty certain that others have gotten more riled up over less.
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What a bunch of nonsense. None of that is remotely related to the answer I gave your question. We know Crozier is a pretty good, at least average, lineman. Period. We have seen him in games for years.

Crozier is a pretty good college lineman. You disagree with that?

What does it say about Crozier? Not much. On the other hand what does it say about Jones? It says he completely manhandled a multi-year redshirt senior starter. . Ergo, Jones must be pretty darn good.

Go pee in somebody else's pun-ch bowl. No sale.
 
Palatine said:
What a bunch of nonsense. None of that is remotely related to the answer I gave your question. We know Crozier is a pretty good, at least average, lineman. Period. We have seen him in games for years.

Crozier is a pretty good college lineman. You disagree with that?

What does it say about Crozier? Not much. On the other hand what does it say about Jones? It says he completely manhandled a multi-year redshirt senior starter. . Ergo, Jones must be pretty darn good.

Go pee in somebody else's pun-ch bowl. No sale.
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You're under no obligation to make the initial response if you didn't have one. You put your own punch bowl in my line of fire.

At this point, I'd say average at best. At worst, incomplete with potential. The great part about live spectator sports is they are not robots or in a video game. There is always the opportunity to exceed expectations. It is certainly what keeps me buying tickets for the past 15 years, through less than stellar performances.

At the end of the day, it is one play during a drill in practice. A play during a drill in practice that Jim Fuller decided to highlight.
 
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Alum86 said:
What’s with Macafee? He comes highly touted by Mass. ‘Yarders. He really 4 or 5 ?
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He was never highly touted really. Everyone ahead of him had higher expectations. FWIW, his accuracy has been very poor whenever I’ve watched him
 
Life Is Good said:
How did the other three quarterbacks look? Are we deep in that position?
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It was Pindell and Washington as the 2. Krajewski got 1 series at the end and did not do much with it. He was with the 3rd stringers and that would be a big reason why. No McAfee nor Bisack
 
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Husky25 said:
You're under no obligation to make the initial response if you didn't have one. You put your own bowl in my line of fire.

At this point, I'd say average at best. At worst, incomplete with potential. The great part about live spectator sports is they are not robots or in a video game. There is always the opportunity to exceed expectations. It is certainly what keeps me buying tickets for the past 15 years, through less than stellar performances.

At the end of the day, it is one play during a drill in practice. A play during a drill in practice that Jim Fuller decided to highlight.
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No, it is know as a flash. Hence the expression, we have seen flashes. This kid will be disruptive one day one.
 
Reading tea leaves but they better keep Pindell healthy.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
He was never highly touted really. Everyone ahead of him had higher expectations. FWIW, his accuracy has been very poor whenever I’ve watched him
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He was the only QB the program brought in out of HS between Boyle and Krajewski to claim a P5 offer. You don't expect players like that to continuously slide down the depth chart.
 
Stainmaster said:
He was the only QB the program brought in out of HS between Boyle and Krajewski to claim a P5 offer. You don't expect players like that to continuously slide down the depth chart.
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Right, but BC was his only other known FBS offer besides UConn, at least according to recruiting sites. It's not like programs were fighting over him, and my guess was that BC didn't really prioritize him
 
whaler11 said:
Reading tea leaves but they better keep Pindell healthy.
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Agreed. He brings a dynamic that no other QB on the team has. His legs will be a huge component/factor next week.
It could set up a lot of other things if he starts extending drives with the run.
 
Hornet22 said:
Agreed. He brings a dynamic that no other QB on the team has. His legs will be a huge component/factor next week.
It could set up a lot of other things if he starts extending drives with the run.
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4.6 speed at QB is indeed a great aspect. If his arm can be just average he’ll be a solid starter for us.
 
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Hornet22 said:
Agreed. He brings a dynamic that no other QB on the team has. His legs will be a huge component/factor next week.
It could set up a lot of other things if he starts extending drives with the run.
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Really really really hope we see Pindell run out of trouble and gain 22 yards several times a game a la Pat White. I remember White would take off and weave his way through the defense like they were in slow-motion.
 
What you will see are designed runs- better pass protection that allows him to run if guys aren't open and ultimately- full command and control of the offense. He will be able to escape from trouble but most importantly- it won't allow the defense to key, stack the line or lay back. A qb who can run and throw is impossible to defend.
 
huskyrob1 said:
If the pass rush is just like what we had last year then Coach Edsall and his staff clearly have not done their jobs. Are you saying Randy Edsall doesn't know how to improve the defense????
I love your optimism, you're a heck of a husky supporter. I guess you think UConn basketball will be just as bad as last year too. No scoring, no defense?
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I’m a huge Edsall fan. And I’m sorry I am wondering where the pass rush is going to come from. Guess it doesn’t make me a fan if I’m concerned about something.

Undefeated season coming up!!! Defense is going to dominate every play to the whistle!!!! Best defense on the east coast! Milton better watch out and so should every other qb on the schedule!!!!

Is that better?
 
Dream Jobbed 2.0 said:
I suspect he sees a lot of double teams, which should open the door for some one else.
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He is a true freshman and he won't right off the bat get double teamed but that may change during the game.

Milton has to get hit and often if UConn is going to rattle him at all.
 
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