UConn Postgame Discussion Thread

[Toga]

So after Phil Simms’ 22-25 in the Super Bowl, basically the second greatest performance in the history of western civilization.

 

[RF2044]

These two offensive performances should generate some buzz amongst the casual fans.

Hope the Dome is PACKED next week.

 

[The Ack]

Help me out here. Last year we had a QB named Shrader who couldn't hit a wide open receiver if his life depended on it. Now we have a QB named Shrader who looks like an All-American both running and passing. Where did this new guy come from?

France. He comes from France.

 

[IthacaMatt]

So after Phil Simms’ 22-25 in the Super Bowl, basically the second greatest performance in the history of western civilization.

I've got to think that Shrader is going to have the top passer rating in the NCAA after these past 2 weeks. He's averaging almost 80% completions, 5 TDs, 0 INTs. over 300 YPG.

 

[OrangeDW]

Transitive property of college football

We beat UConn by 34 on the road, so add 3 more = 37
UConn lost to Utah State by 11 on the road so subtract 3 = 8

Syracuse +29 over Utah St

Utah State lost at Bama 55-0 = -52

So we’d currently lose to Bama 52-29………….but I’d be willing to try!

Throw in the trick play we’ve been holding back and the couple false starts the crowd would cause(we are playing them at home in my dreams), and it’s anybodys game!!!

Bring me Bama, AND ALL THE CNY DORKS WHO HAVE NEVER LEFT ONONDAGA COUNTY BUT CLAIM TO BE “BAMA FANS”.

 

[SUDadx2]

It will be a shame is we don’t have over 40,000 in the Dome next week.

We are going to need every man, woman and child to show up and be loud.

Purdue is better than anyone we’ve faced so far this season. A lot better.

 

[OrangeDW]

It will be a shame is we don’t have over 40,000 in the Dome next week.

Agreed. But objectively and from the perspective of what we’re likely dealing with: I think the Nooner makes it tough. Seems like we can get a lively 35,000+ for games like this though? Would LOVE to be underselling it, just not sure though.

If we win, I think - legit 46,000 is possible for Virginia though.

 

[zjscuse]

Yeah, I saw this after a Uconn fan pointed this out, I guess the talks of Utah State being a dark horse for the top G5 spot can be put to rest…

UConn is now, and will always be, a joke in a football.

Don’t tell there tax payers that

 

[Cootface]

Who replaced Thompson? I assumed it would be McDonald but I don’t recall ever hearing his name by the announcers (not that that means anything) and then he was out there with the second stringers in the 4th with a new number (#15). Did we just roll with Jones and Wax with another DB?

 

[AAM62]

Who replaced Thompson? I assumed it would be McDonald but I don’t recall ever hearing his name by the announcers (not that that means anything) and then he was out there with the second stringers in the 4th with a new number (#15). Did we just roll with Jones and Wax with another DB?

Mcdonald changed his number to 15

 

[ScriptCuse]

It will be a shame is we don’t have over 40,000 in the Dome next week.

We will!!! The JMA will be rockin baby. False Start City

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I've got to think that Shrader is going to have the top passer rating in the NCAA after these past 2 weeks. He's averaging almost 80% completions, 5 TDs, 0 INTs. over 300 YPG.

There’s a couple guys in the 280+ level

 

[AZOrange]

It’s like a shock when he throws an incomplete pass this year.

Only flaw I see is a few times a game he keeps when he should give it to Tucker.

Beyond that, he’s been close to perfect.

Amazing development so far.

The WRS are huge

 

[orangefog]

Who replaced Thompson? I assumed it would be McDonald but I don’t recall ever hearing his name by the announcers (not that that means anything) and then he was out there with the second stringers in the 4th with a new number (#15). Did we just roll with Jones and Wax with another DB?

They kept calling him Burger King.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Who replaced Thompson? I assumed it would be McDonald but I don’t recall ever hearing his name by the announcers (not that that means anything) and then he was out there with the second stringers in the 4th with a new number (#15). Did we just roll with Jones and Wax with another DB?

McDonald started.

1 tackle, 3 assists

 

[Cootface]

Mcdonald changed his number to 15

Yeah, I said that

 

[David332]

We need to raise a public awareness initiative or something that we need to quiet down on Saturday when our boys have the ball. Loud on D, not O.

 

[OrangeDW]

The WRS are huge

Early returns seem to be showing that we are once again getting the development in this area that we got back in ‘16-‘18.

Hope that proves to be the case all year long.

 

[AZOrange]

What I love about this team is the fire…shredder, mikel, Garrett and tuck set the whole tone. Taj and Tommy feel like 200 years ago.

 

[AZOrange]

Early returns seem to be showing that we are once again getting the development in this area that we got back in ‘16-‘18.

Hope that proves to be the case all year long.

No I mean physically big. It’s light years difference

 

[OrangeDW]

No I mean physically big. It’s light years difference

Yeah, i knew that’s what you meant and then I added onto that. We are definitely passing the look test, but also guys don’t seem to be….staying the same from the previous year.

 

[JJReddawg]

 

[David332]

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Gotta admit, classy tweet.

 

[AZOrange]

Yeah, i knew that’s what you meant and then I added onto that. We are definitely passing the look test, but also guys don’t seem to be….staying the same from the previous year.

Yeah agreed. Also easier to catch the ball that has air underneath it.

 

[OrangeDW]

So glad our coach was smart and courageous enough to bring in Shrader and make a starting QB change last year. Major turning point for the program IMO.

We need a gritty QB who can run, and will do anything to win at this school IMO.