Will UConn Win More Than 3 in 2018??

[huskyrob1]

UMass will be favored. If we’d hired Whip after Edsall he’d still be here and we MIGHT be in the ACC. He’s a pretty good coach and a great offensive mind. He would have inherited a stellar defense to buy him time to get the O going. What could have been. It wasn’t a sure thing, but in retrospect, I think it would have worked out.

Don't we play UMass like six games into the season? With the team having some incoming freshman who will start right away, especially on defense, by midseason UConn will be a much better team by the time they play UMass. Yes UMass will be favored but I think UConn will upset them, maybe by a lot. Travis Jones, Pierce DeVaughn, Kevon Jones, and Uguak will not be redshirted and likely will start right away. All are very talented kids. On offense, by the time we play UMass we will have our QB, Mensah, and a pretty good receiving group. If I'm worried about anything it would be the offensive line.

 

[Nextmanup]

Don't we play UMass like six games into the season? With the team having some incoming freshman who will start right away, especially on defense, by midseason UConn will be a much better team by the time they play UMass. Yes UMass will be favored but I think UConn will upset them, maybe by a lot. Travis Jones, Pierce DeVaughn, Kevon Jones, and Uguak will not be redshirted and likely will start right away. All are very talented kids. On offense, by the time we play UMass we will have our QB, Mensah, and a pretty good receiving group. If I'm worried about anything it would be the offensive line.

The offensive line will be bigger and stronger by the time the first game is played. Saw on an unofficial updated depth chart posted on one of our other sites.. maybe fieldhouse that some of the OL are up 10-20 pounds already.. we are only out 3 months from the last game last season. We have 6 more months to go of Strength and conditioning so I am not worried about the OL..

I am worried about the defense getting it together. With all the changes on the D and tons of kids leaving I’m hoping they can get it together.. we have a good group of kids coming in. I’m sure some will be getting playing time right away. The boys playing on D have put on some weight as well.. I think we are all going to be surprised on the improvement!! Can’t wait for the spring game to see the changes!!

 

[huskysupporter]

Don't we play UMass like six games into the season? With the team having some incoming freshman who will start right away, especially on defense, by midseason UConn will be a much better team by the time they play UMass. Yes UMass will be favored but I think UConn will upset them, maybe by a lot. Travis Jones, Pierce DeVaughn, Kevon Jones, and Uguak will not be redshirted and likely will start right away. All are very talented kids. On offense, by the time we play UMass we will have our QB, Mensah, and a pretty good receiving group. If I'm worried about anything it would be the offensive line.

If four true freshman are starting on defense we are in for a longer season than even I thought.

 

[History Geek]

If four true freshman are starting on defense we are in for a longer season than even I thought.

UNBRIDLED OPTIMISM ON

Unless they are really good!

Unbridled optimism off.

 

[huskyrob1]

If four true freshman are starting on defense we are in for a longer season than even I thought.

Then for Christ sake find another team to root for. Obviously you're not too enthusiastic with the incoming class. Edsall would love to redshirt a couple of them, but he has no choice.

 

[History Geek]

Then for Christ sake find another team to root for. Obviously you're not too enthusiastic with the incoming class. Edsall would love to redshirt a couple of them, but he has no choice.

Yes, redshirting them all is optimal but next year we have to play the best available. If that means true frosh so be it. I do agree with huskysupporter that this means boys going against men, which likely will lead to some ugliness.

Unless they are mature for their age. That would be nice. I truly think Travis Jones can do it.

 

[huskysupporter]

Then for Christ sake find another team to root for. Obviously you're not too enthusiastic with the incoming class. Edsall would love to redshirt a couple of them, but he has no choice.

I actually like the incoming class. Lots of potential and athleticism. You seemed to indicate four true freshman in the front 7 will start. That is not an ideal situation especially at those positions. These aren’t five star recruits, they are recruits with a ton of potential. They need to be refined.

I’ll use Kyle Van Denmark as an example. He is going to to be a great player. He knew his assignments and showed great technique at times. He also got beat a ton due to not being big or strong enough. Was he one of our best O Lineman? Yep.

 

[huskysupporter]

Yes, redshirting them all is optimal but next year we have to play the best available. If that means true frosh so be it. I do agree with huskysupporter that this means boys going against men, which likely will lead to some ugliness.

I agree with all of this. That was my point.

 

[RSTuthill]

Guys, might I suggest that if you have been spending enough time evaluating the recruited talent in this class -- beyond reading what the sites say -- to the point that you can offer a really expert opinion, then unless you are in the business, you really need to develop a hobby or a couple of lifetime sports you can actually do rather than watch. The rest of us care ... but we don't care THAT much.

 

[History Geek]

Guys, might I suggest that if you have been spending enough time evaluating the recruited talent in this class -- beyond reading what the sites say -- to the point that you can offer a really expert opinion, then unless you are in the business, you really need to develop a hobby or a couple of lifetime sports you can actually do rather than watch. The rest of us care ... but we don't care THAT much.

Nah, I’m good. Thanks though.