husky17
Wreck it Ralph....
My first true opinion on the huskies this year, as i wanted to wait a few games and analyze overall, (though i did get wasted and bet alot on uconn favored against virginia)
Anyways, let me break down the huskies for you:
Quarterback: The first 2 games, Tyler Lorenzen tried to do way too much and ended up throwing 4 int. Last year he threw 6 total compared to 13 tds.. Anyways, vs Virginia he looked much more composed and I believe he is now going to find his groove. He completed his first 11 passes and finished 13-15 with 1 td vs virginia. HE also ran for 53 yards.
RB: Donald Brown is amazing. 2nd leading rusher in the nation along with 2nd in touchdowns scored has played magnificiant. He is quick, shifty, and powerful, and I love the matchup he presents vs the Baylor defense. He will have success, they will stack the box, and then the air game will open up enough to provide a steady offense that will cause problems and play actions.
Andre Dixon has been hurt and has missed pretty much the first 3 games minus a few snaps. He may play Friday, but Freshman tailback Jordan Todman ran for 80 yards on 13 carries in his first game last week after being sidelined with a shoulder injury. HE IS FASTTTTTTTTT, and he will defneitely be a huge weapon come friday.
TE/WR's-- Nothing flashy here. Solid players, but watch for CB Darius Butler to play more this week on offense as he had 2 receptions for 40 yards and a 13 yrd endaround TD in his debut on offense. He will be a factor.
k/p- they are both solid players.
Defense: This is where im excited for the game. Uconn has a phenominal defense that compares well to Wake's defense that kept baylor in check. Baylor has a great QB who can run and pass, but Uconn's linebackers will keep him spyed, and i expect them to make plays everytime he has the ball in his hands. The defensive line has two great ends who will need to get pressure on the qb to force him into mistakes that a takeaway happy defense will be more than willing to take advantage of.
Baylor crushed two bad teams in a row, and while Virginia sucks, I like the strides Uconn has taken since playing very shaky to start. Uconn's home field advantage is great, as they were 7-0 last year, ATS i believe too at home, and have continued that this year as it only fits about 40,000, and it gets loud and crazy.
Expect Uconn to pound the football with Donald Brown, and absolutely expect the new playcalling that came out last week vs Virginia to keep being unpredictable and aggresive (Uconn's playcalling previous was very laid back, non-aggresive style of play).
I love Uconn here and the re-energized crowd and team.
Opened at 14 and is down to 12.. will continue to let it come down
34-14 Uconn
Anyways, let me break down the huskies for you:
Quarterback: The first 2 games, Tyler Lorenzen tried to do way too much and ended up throwing 4 int. Last year he threw 6 total compared to 13 tds.. Anyways, vs Virginia he looked much more composed and I believe he is now going to find his groove. He completed his first 11 passes and finished 13-15 with 1 td vs virginia. HE also ran for 53 yards.
RB: Donald Brown is amazing. 2nd leading rusher in the nation along with 2nd in touchdowns scored has played magnificiant. He is quick, shifty, and powerful, and I love the matchup he presents vs the Baylor defense. He will have success, they will stack the box, and then the air game will open up enough to provide a steady offense that will cause problems and play actions.
Andre Dixon has been hurt and has missed pretty much the first 3 games minus a few snaps. He may play Friday, but Freshman tailback Jordan Todman ran for 80 yards on 13 carries in his first game last week after being sidelined with a shoulder injury. HE IS FASTTTTTTTTT, and he will defneitely be a huge weapon come friday.
TE/WR's-- Nothing flashy here. Solid players, but watch for CB Darius Butler to play more this week on offense as he had 2 receptions for 40 yards and a 13 yrd endaround TD in his debut on offense. He will be a factor.
k/p- they are both solid players.
Defense: This is where im excited for the game. Uconn has a phenominal defense that compares well to Wake's defense that kept baylor in check. Baylor has a great QB who can run and pass, but Uconn's linebackers will keep him spyed, and i expect them to make plays everytime he has the ball in his hands. The defensive line has two great ends who will need to get pressure on the qb to force him into mistakes that a takeaway happy defense will be more than willing to take advantage of.
Baylor crushed two bad teams in a row, and while Virginia sucks, I like the strides Uconn has taken since playing very shaky to start. Uconn's home field advantage is great, as they were 7-0 last year, ATS i believe too at home, and have continued that this year as it only fits about 40,000, and it gets loud and crazy.
Expect Uconn to pound the football with Donald Brown, and absolutely expect the new playcalling that came out last week vs Virginia to keep being unpredictable and aggresive (Uconn's playcalling previous was very laid back, non-aggresive style of play).
I love Uconn here and the re-energized crowd and team.
Opened at 14 and is down to 12.. will continue to let it come down
34-14 Uconn
opcorn: lets keep the line moving!
