Fran's Game 2 Press Conference | UConn

[CNYGuy]

Nah, the SAM linebacker isn’t always on the field unless we’re changing our defense

But this was poorly worded by some of our media and they’re definitely going to refer to him as a starting linebacker now and be confused when he isn’t on Saturday (unless we move to a 3 LB formation as our normal D)

 

[PhatOrange]

He’s right, the film does suck.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The two way thing intrigues me.

He said more guys will play both sides of the ball? Not just Samuels and Tremble?

Btw, did anyone notice Samuels play any offense?

 

[storange]

The two way thing intrigues me.

He said more guys will play both sides of the ball? Not just Samuels and Tremble?

Btw, did anyone notice Samuels play any offense?

If he did he wasn’t targeted.

 

[richmondcuse03]

The two way thing intrigues me.

He said more guys will play both sides of the ball? Not just Samuels and Tremble?

Btw, did anyone notice Samuels play any offense?

I didn’t see him.

If there are more guys playing both ways, it’s gotta be either a backup OL playing on d line or someone on O playing LB. Those are the positions we’re weak at.

 

[JuiceMeUp]

The two way thing intrigues me.

He said more guys will play both sides of the ball? Not just Samuels and Tremble?

Btw, did anyone notice Samuels play any offense?

I didn’t see Samuels play offense at all. Not sure how many Tremble got in total on D but I do remember watching him specifically on three straight snaps when Tennessee was by the goal line cause I was so shocked he was out there. Got absolutely blown off the line on those reps, but not like others were much better. Hope he can make an impact going forward.

 

[tbonezone]

what was it got him going in the back of the room. were there a couple guys playing tubas ?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[djorange1989]

I will say tho DJ.. I’m surprised about Pringle not starting personally. Mack has been a pleasant surprise at LT, I thought he really held his own against Tennessee

Me too, not as surprised about Rice. Hopefully they both can be solid contributors

 

[orangefog]

Me too, not as surprised about Rice. Hopefully they both can be solid contributors

Talent is there. If they buy in to D.A.R.T. then they will get there, otherwise they may find themselves out before too long.

 

[SUskibum]

The two way thing intrigues me.

He said more guys will play both sides of the ball? Not just Samuels and Tremble?

Btw, did anyone notice Samuels play any offense?

Yup, one of the things that really strikes me about Fran is everytime I hear him talk, it always revolves around some sort of first principles thinking rather than commonly accepted tropes.

I got a guy who is 6'4", 225, hits 22mph, has a 39 inch vert and laser timed 4.5 forty. When you have a freak like that, you find a way to get him on the field.

He really doesn't overcomplicate things.

How can he handle both positions? "He's been in the offense two years and there's only really one responsibility as the SAM". I am surprised Fran didn't tell Chris he's not being asked to learn quantum physics.