UConn-USF game thread

[EJHarrington]

These are the times that try men's souls

 

[minidarren]

Always hurts to lose your conference opener

That was the season opener!

 

[sdhusky]

I am very very sad

 

[HomeKing93]

I know the weather was bad and the OL has been struggling, but the short passes to Thomas in the 4th quarter for example could have been called up earlier in the game. I don't get it.

 

[EJHarrington]

It bothers me because this game could have been ours. We were too conservative. When we had the ball on 2 we should have done play action and went deep. No one would have expected it. At worst, 2nd and long which is what we had anyway.

 

[king conn]

I was waiting for sportscenter to issue an apology when it came on.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

I teased Uconn +7.5 and under 47.5

Apparently Diaco did too.

 

[EJHarrington]

Three games on national TV and lose all of them, two of them in hideous fashion. At this point, Diaco just has to find out who can polay and build for next year. This year is a write-off and I give him a pass.

 

[coachRD]

It will?

Dez- What's Good?

What's good from Dez? Dwayne Difton.

 

[zls44]

It will?

Dez- What's Good?

PRAISE JESUS!

 

[Skiblets]

I'm starting to think that student apathy is not the biggest issue with this program

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

That speaks to effort, not scheme. Inexcusable. I get we are green on the line and the older guys were led down a horrible path by he who must not be named. But that sack comes down to not giving a feces.

Sure, yet an inexperienced, young OL being on the field a huge percentage of the game may not have helped.

 

[uconnbill]

Very poor attitude. We knew this team was bad. No way to sugarcoat it. Just bad. Warde brought in the best remedy he could find, and did a good job. Diaco will turn this thing around. But right now it's bad. Don't throw in the towel.

Just frustrated in the lack of playing calling ability tonight

 

[Adios]

I'm starting to think that student apathy is not the biggest issue with this program

OL apathy??

 

[06029]

Three games on national TV and lose all of them, two of them in hideous fashion. At this point, Diaco just has to find out who can polay and build for next year. This year is a write-off and I give him a pass.

I thought the first3 games was to determine who could play and who could not. After the fumble, the gam plan was no turnovers and make it look close. I guess it worked.

 

[EJHarrington]

The OL should be embarrassed; it goes beyond talent. There is a clear lack of intensity.

 

[zls44]

I'm starting to think that student apathy is not the biggest issue with this program

How can anyone blame the students? Honestly?

 

[Skiblets]

How can anyone blame the students? Honestly?

We can't

 

[weyuo]

You have to wonder why.. going on 4 years in a row now the offensive play calling has been just god awful. Each offensive coordinator has tried to push the run when the O-line can't move a newspaper. Then, when it's obvious that the Huskies have to throw, the O-line ends up being outnumbered or just out schemed.

The core of your team is the offensive and defensive lines and they both were ineffective tonight. If they are your weakest link forget it. Game Over!! Wouldn't matter how good Geremy Davis or Whitmer are.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

At this point, Diaco just has to find out who can polay and build for next year.

On the recruiting trail, potential early playing time has to be emphasized. No guarantees, but most definitely opportunities as a prime differentiator.

 

[EJHarrington]

On the recruiting trail, potential early playing time has to be emphasized. No guarantees, but most definitely opportunities as a prime differentiator.

Agreed. The program has a history of producing NFL-caliber OL and DL. The potential of that plus being 4 year starters needs to be a selling point.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Just frustrated in the lack of playing calling ability tonight

Well, that, and shiite starting field position, may not have been a great combo.

 

[mets1090]

You know what would help the field position? A 7 yard gain on a slant to an NFL prospect. It takes less than 2 seconds to execute. If it's not open throw it at the halfback's feet. Try it a couple times and I'm confident Davis would get position against USF's secondary. Just about any defensive back in the country for that matter.