UConn’s ability to score in the red zone. They convert efficiently inside the 20; if our red-zone defense is sloppy or we fail to get timely stops, drives will end in points.
Big-play threats. RB Edwards and WR Bell are true home-run threats; a single missed assignment or breakdown could flip momentum instantly.
Experienced scheme on offense. Their veteran offense can exploit mismatches and sustain drives that keep our offense off the field and wear down our defense.
Bend-but-break tendencies. Our defense often lets teams move between the 20s and then gives up points. If that “break” happens to us, it will show up on the lose column.
Penalties and turnovers. We had costly giveaways and penalties last week; continuing that trend will kill drives and hand them advantageous field position.
Special teams uncertainty. Our special teams remain a concern (from last year). Hidden yardage, field-position swings or a miscue could decide a tight game.
Tackling and fundamentals. If tackling issues persist despite coaching assurances, their big-play guys will exploit missed tackles and broken assignments.
Posted in memory of our friend — carrying on the tradition
UConn’s ability to score in the red zone. They convert efficiently inside the 20; if our red-zone defense is sloppy or we fail to get timely stops, drives will end in points.
Big-play threats. RB Edwards and WR Bell are true home-run threats; a single missed assignment or breakdown could flip momentum instantly.
Experienced scheme on offense. Their veteran offense can exploit mismatches and sustain drives that keep our offense off the field and wear down our defense.
Bend-but-break tendencies. Our defense often lets teams move between the 20s and then gives up points. If that “break” happens to us, it will show up on the lose column.
Penalties and turnovers. We had costly giveaways and penalties last week; continuing that trend will kill drives and hand them advantageous field position.
Special teams uncertainty. Our special teams remain a concern (from last year). Hidden yardage, field-position swings or a miscue could decide a tight game.
Tackling and fundamentals. If tackling issues persist despite coaching assurances, their big-play guys will exploit missed tackles and broken assignments.
Posted in memory of our friend — carrying on the tradition
UConn’s ability to score in the red zone. They convert efficiently inside the 20; if our red-zone defense is sloppy or we fail to get timely stops, drives will end in points.
Big-play threats. RB Edwards and WR Bell are true home-run threats; a single missed assignment or breakdown could flip momentum instantly.
Experienced scheme on offense. Their veteran offense can exploit mismatches and sustain drives that keep our offense off the field and wear down our defense.
Bend-but-break tendencies. Our defense often lets teams move between the 20s and then gives up points. If that “break” happens to us, it will show up on the lose column.
Penalties and turnovers. We had costly giveaways and penalties last week; continuing that trend will kill drives and hand them advantageous field position.
Special teams uncertainty. Our special teams remain a concern (from last year). Hidden yardage, field-position swings or a miscue could decide a tight game.
Tackling and fundamentals. If tackling issues persist despite coaching assurances, their big-play guys will exploit missed tackles and broken assignments.
Posted in memory of our friend — carrying on the tradition
