UConn Breakdown

**CycoCyclone** · 09-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

When UCONN starts recruiting DLine talent like Iowa and getting them drafted every year, I will start believing that they have a better line than Iowa. Until than, no their dline is not as good as Iowa's. I think people are underestimating how good our Oline is with KO in there and Hicks back. Those 2 are as good as anyone in the country. Key for us is to continue to be quick with our tempo on offense and not allow them to sub dlineman in the game. That makes their defensive line gassed like they were for Iowa and allows us to just manhandle them up front

boy id like to see it again, coaches can't allow the let down game.

**RedBlooded** · 09-13-2011, 07:04 PM

I think you can take Their Offense stats with a grain of salt. Look at us vs UNI. Sometimes it takes a game or two to figure yourself out.

**TedKumsher** · 09-14-2011, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Bigman38

someone needs to tell this guy that being the best in the big east is like being the tallest midget

. . . words that will come back to bite you. (conf. realignment)

**TedKumsher** · 09-14-2011, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by CycoCyclone

. . .
So UConn runs the ball more than we do and their QB has no passing TD's on the season with 3 int's.
. . .

That's the stats for the 1 of their 3 QB's that has the most passing yards. A better stat (not that I'm going to look it up) for comparison is to combine the 3 QB's for a combined QB position stat and compare that to Steele.

**synapticwave** · 09-14-2011, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by TedKumsher

That's the stats for the 1 of their 3 QB's that has the most passing yards. A better stat (not that I'm going to look it up) for comparison is to combine the 3 QB's for a combined QB position stat and compare that to Steele.

combined UCONN QB stats (on espn):

23-50 for 332yards, 1 TD, 4 Ints, 6 sacks

**oldman** · 09-14-2011, 02:18 PM

Their D line might be better than Iowa's, but I don't see their O line being better. Iowa seems to reload every year on their lines too, and I thought our guys on both sides did pretty well against them. If we can hang onto the rock, I think it'll be a win.

**CYVADER** · 09-14-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

When UCONN starts recruiting DLine talent like Iowa and getting them drafted every year, I will start believing that they have a better line than Iowa. Until than, no their dline is not as good as Iowa's.

I think people are underestimating how good our Oline is with KO in there and Hicks back. Those 2 are as good as anyone in the country.

Key for us is to continue to be quick with our tempo on offense and not allow them to sub dlineman in the game. That makes their defensive line gassed like they were for Iowa and allows us to just manhandle them up front

imagine how good it'd be if we still had Haughton. 1 of the best in the nation with those 3.

**dualthreat** · 09-14-2011, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Doc

I'd be surprised if they didn't have a better defense than Iowa. I guess it depends on how good you think Iowa's D is this year.

when was the last time Iowa didn't have a good defense? Even in 2006 and 2007 they had a good defense. Better than average. They have 4 senior experienced defensive linemen and good linebackers and a pretty decent secondary.

we beat a good team on saturday, i really feel that way. I would give Iowa's defense a B+

I guess i shouldn't make any assumptions about UConn's defense, but i don't think they will be as good as Iowa's. And they don't have norm parker, who is a heck of a coach.

**Stormin** · 09-14-2011, 10:39 PM

People are forgetting that our Offense had KO in for about 2 series or so against UNI. And Hicks and Darks didn't even play. Big blocks made by Darks against Iowa.

Rump barely played against UNI as well on defense. We moved Patrick Neal to DT for the UNI game.

**oldman** · 09-15-2011, 10:14 AM

UConn fans are really panicked about their QB situation, as well as their WRs. I was just on their message board (which sucked).

**Cyclonestate78** · 09-15-2011, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by oldman

UConn fans are really panicked about their QB situation, as well as their WRs. I was just on their message board (which sucked).

They should be in panic mode... A CYCLONE WARNING was just issued for their area.

**VeloClone** · 09-15-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Stormin

People are forgetting that our Offense had KO in for about 2 series or so against UNI. And Hicks and Darks didn't even play. Big blocks made by Darks against Iowa.

Rump barely played against UNI as well on defense. We moved Patrick Neal to DT for the UNI game.

Not forgetting, but as the season wears on -- and it may be sooner rather than later -- there will be injuries and possibly injuries to multiple key players. Teams have to play through that. You don't get a pass because your BMOC can't suit up.