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What do we need to see this week to feel better about the team's direction?

Correct. It was Micah

I will say this however - the QB that performed the best in practice and during summer workouts is our starting QB. Sorry bud. Perhaps some aren’t objective and have bias or preference and that’s fine. And perhaps Steve K can come in and do a great job- that’s up to the coaching staff to decide in terms of making an adjustment

But if RE determined who started based on practice then the right choice was made. Period
Every practice I have seen SK didn't show the full basket. Everyone loves the backup- but there is a reason he hasn't started yet. Maybe the light goes on when he enters the game again, and I hope so, but this narrative that RE has it in for him after 3 years in the program is silly.
 
Correct. It was Micah

I will say this however - the QB that performed the best in practice and during summer workouts is our starting QB. Sorry bud. Perhaps some aren’t objective and have bias or preference and that’s fine. And perhaps Steve K can come in and do a great job- that’s up to the coaching staff to decide in terms of making an adjustment

But if RE determined who started based on practice then the right choice was made. Period
There’s an old saying, “You play like you practice.” I guess we can agree to disagree but at least we both want the team to win. Good luck Hornet and let’s go Huskies! See you Saturday!
 
There’s an old saying, “You play like you practice.” I guess we can agree to disagree but at least we both want the team to win. Good luck Hornet and let’s go Huskies! See you Saturday!
Yes sir! We absolutely do

Looking for the bounce back! We need the momentum heading into Purdue. See you Saturday
 
An impressive win doesn't move the needle after last week. It keeps me interested enough to watch the next game. We need to compete and have a shot to beat a quality (nowadays mediocre) opponent. This week only provides a low bar to week three. Am I concerned about another loss? Absolutely because the only thing we did well was punt.
 
Correct. It was Micah

I will say this however - the QB that performed the best in practice and during summer workouts is our starting QB. Sorry bud. Perhaps some aren’t objective and have bias or preference and that’s fine. And perhaps Steve K can come in and do a great job- that’s up to the coaching staff to decide in terms of making an adjustment

But if RE determined who started based on practice then the right choice was made. Period
Coaches can be wrong, just because Edsall named Z the starter doesn’t mean he made “the right choice” it could be the wrong choice. We won’t know until both get some game time action. SK got some snaps but it wasn’t against the first team defense, it would be interesting to see what he can do against the ones. But coaches can make the wrong choice, it happens all the time in sports. There’s players that don’t practice well and kills it in games, then you have players that kills it in practice and make zero impacts in live games.
 
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Glad someone said it. I like Zerg, plays his heart out but he reminds me too much of Johnny McEntee, and Edsall is doing a great impression of Pasqualoni by playing him.
 
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Coaches can be wrong, just because Edsall named Z the starter doesn’t mean he made “the right choice” it could be the wrong choice. We won’t know until both get some game time action. SK got some snaps but it wasn’t against the first team defense, it would be interesting to see what he can do against the ones. But coaches can make the wrong choice, it happens all the time in sports. There’s players that don’t practice well and kills it in games, then you have players that kills it in practice and make zero impacts in live games.
Yes they can. Just ask people if Paul Pasqualoni or George DeLeone were right in playing Johnny McEntee instead of Mike Nebrich or Mike Box. History does repeat itself. IIRC PP had another good QB that left the team and ended up at Indiana as their starter.
 
There’s players that don’t practice well and kills it in games, then you have players that kills it in practice and make zero impacts in live games.
This is true and could end up being the story here. Just need to play the next month of football and perhaps we’ll find out.
 
Obviously need improvement along the offensive line and secondary, which were question marks going in. Need sustained drives. We should be able to show improvement against Holy Cross, probably the weakest team on the schedule.
I don't know if HC is the weakest team on the schedule...Patriot League, Yes, but picked to Win it this year. Veteran team. Played 4 games this past spring, while UConn didn't practice the last week of Spring. Traveled to the #2 school in FCS for the 1-AA playoffs, true lost at South Dakota State 3-31 but they have that experience. They will not be intimidated coming into The Rent. They believe They can Win....Which is where it all starts of course.
It'll be very interesting to see how UConn reacts this week, gotta smack 'em in the mouth first series, set the tone, dominate from the start. I think HC can score, but The Dawgs must attack and not take their foot off the gas until the whistle blows at the end of the 4th Quarter. By 3 TD's would be about right.
 
False. SK was on the leadership council and is highly liked by the team and staff. He just got beat out in practice. There is no grudge

1. Is SK still in a leadership role?

2. Being liked by players is not the same as being liked by coaches. My guess is ... hear me out... players don't always agree with coaches decisions.... see PP and DLeone.

3. We in here talking about Practice .... not a game ....not a game ....not a game ....... practice ......we talking about practice.............

In all seriousness how often do we come off a by week with lots of HCRE practice with a win? This off season feels like one of those on steroids. So ok Zergiotis barely beats out SK in practice. What about the actual game where JZ looked like one of the worst QB's in college football with no end in site .... still going into the season with no end in site. If i recall Beaudry beat everyone else out with practice and a free round of ice cream. We talking about practice....

4. If JZ was awful last year ... Edsall had a free year last year to find an competent QB. If SK isn't competent as JZ to deserve a legit shot then who the absolute hell is Edsall recruiting for QB's?
 
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Also like to see Kevon Jones back in the lineup (supposed to be) and Eric Watts adn Chris Fortin (injuries). Not sure what happened to Micah Leon, but he must be firmly in Randy's doghouse.
Not sure he is in the doghouse but Micah has been injured most of the last 5 years which is a very long time.
 
What would make me feel better about the team's direction? Winning 45-0.
 
1. Is SK still in a leadership role?

2. Being liked by players is not the same as being liked by coaches. My guess is ... hear me out... players don't always agree with coaches decisions.... see PP and DLeone.

3. We in here talking about Practice .... not a game ....not a game ....not a game ....... practice ......we talking about practice.............

In all seriousness how often do we come off a by week with lots of HCRE practice with a win? This off season feels like one of those on steroids. So ok Zergiotis barely beats out SK in practice. What about the actual game where JZ looked like one of the worst QB's in college football with no end in site .... still going into the season with no end in site. If i recall Beaudry beat everyone else out with practice and a free round of ice cream. We talking about practice....

4. If JZ was awful last year ... Edsall had a free year last year to find an competent QB. If SK isn't competent as JZ to deserve a legit shot then who the absolute hell is Edsall recruiting for QB's?
You are trying to apply logic to a man who has a serious inability to reflect on failure and change course. RE will burn the place down before admitting he screwed up. If they only did their jobs all would be fine. Not his fault. It's everybody else.
 
Can we send a duffel bag of money to Csm Newton’s father? It worked once before, and he is available …..
 
Not sure he is in the doghouse but Micah has been injured most of the last 5 years which is a very long time.

Biggest issue with Micah is probably lack of reps. He can't stay healthy.
 
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1. Is SK still in a leadership role?

2. Being liked by players is not the same as being liked by coaches. My guess is ... hear me out... players don't always agree with coaches decisions.... see PP and DLeone.

3. We in here talking about Practice .... not a game ....not a game ....not a game ....... practice ......we talking about practice.............

In all seriousness how often do we come off a by week with lots of HCRE practice with a win? This off season feels like one of those on steroids. So ok Zergiotis barely beats out SK in practice. What about the actual game where JZ looked like one of the worst QB's in college football with no end in site .... still going into the season with no end in site. If i recall Beaudry beat everyone else out with practice and a free round of ice cream. We talking about practice....

4. If JZ was awful last year ... Edsall had a free year last year to find an competent QB. If SK isn't competent as JZ to deserve a legit shot then who the absolute hell is Edsall recruiting for QB's?
Excellent points. Hence, that’s why I feel SK has been in Randy’s dog house since day one. There’s no way one of the best QB’s in Georgia digressed to the point that Washington, Biesak, Beaudry, and Zergiotis got more PT than him, let alone start.
 
Excellent points. Hence, that’s why I feel SK has been in Randy’s dog house since day one. There’s no way one of the best QB’s in Georgia digressed to the point that Washington, Biesak, Beaudry, and Zergiotis got more PT than him, let alone start.
I don’t think so. Randy just seems to like something in particular about Jack. I’m assuming they just click and have a better camaraderie.

Steve is charitable with his time, has a great attitude and seems to patiently wait his turn while being all about UConn football. I think Steve feels he’ll end up with the job soon enough and is doing what he needs to do until his chance comes. He’s a company man.
 
I want the offense to throw the ball downfield ind focus on the middle of the field instead of mostly sideline passes and short screens.
 
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I don’t think so. Randy just seems to like something in particular about Jack. I’m assuming they just click and have a better camaraderie.

Steve is charitable with his time, has a great attitude and seems to patiently wait his turn while being all about UConn football. I think Steve feels he’ll end up with the job soon enough and is doing what he needs to do until his chance comes. He’s a company man.
I couldn’t have said it any better Hoops.
 
I think we'll handle this one comfortably.

I know last Saturday was a bust, but the defense is better and we played without a couple of key guys. Special teams are much improved and McFadden can punt a ton.

Honestly, I don't know what to say about the offense. Fresno had an experienced defense and the kid in the middle could sure play. HC certainly won't be that good. That said, Z has to make some throws and if he can then we'll be able to run the ball. When he missed Ross early it was an absolute killer. Pretty sure I could have made that throw.

31-17 Huskies
I am glad we have a great punter because he will be doing it a lot our QB play is atrocius.
 
Glad someone said it. I like Zerg, plays his heart out but he reminds me too much of Johnny McEntee, and Edsall is doing a great impression of Pasqualoni by playing him.
You hit the nail on the head.
 
4. If JZ was awful last year ... Edsall had a free year last year to find an competent QB. If SK isn't competent as JZ to deserve a legit shot then who the absolute hell is Edsall recruiting for QB's?
I would just like to reiterate that RE said JZ had clearly beaten out SK and the delay in announcing him as QB1 had more to do with gleaning a competitive advantage than it did anything else.
 
I would just like to reiterate that RE said JZ had clearly beaten out SK and the delay in announcing him as QB1 had more to do with gleaning a competitive advantage than it did anything else.
Which is in itself ridiculous.
 
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