When Diaco was here???

[UConnJim]

Think about this. Kevin Mensah is the fastest running back UConn has recruited since Josh Marriner in 2013.

Edsall used to bring in ~1 speedy running back per year and so did PP. Diaco brought in Newsome, who is not a real speed back and no other fast RBs. After Spring practice, Edsall brought in Mensah as he knew we needed more speed at RB.

 

[uconndogs]

Newsome was recruited by P, although Diaco kept him in the fold. Agree, Newsome is not a burner.

 

[uconndogs]

At one point Edsall had Brown, Todman, Dixon, Frey and McClain on the roster at the same time. All ran exceptionally well. With the logjam at RB McClain was moved to CB. To say we lack that kind of depth and athleticism now would be a bit of an understatement.

 

[Hamms30]

With overall emphasis going on spreading the field and speed players in open space on offenses in college footballs, it seems like the defensive counterpoint is also going to be to have more speed on the field to close gaps and rush to the ball in space. How long do you guys think until the first teams starts to bulk back up and run more smash mouth schemes with bigger blocking tight ends, full backs and heavier running backs to beat up on the smaller faster defenses?