Coaching Career of James Jones (NCAA 08)

[superjames1992]

I have a craving for this game even though the turnover bugs is nearly a gamekiller. Now that the real season has started, I can't stay away anymore. I am going to balance my Carolina Panthers, Red Sox, and Uconn dynasties.

Game: NCAA Football 08
Console: Xbox 360
Team: University of Connecticut Huskies
Conference: Big East
Difficulty: Heisman
Sliders: My Own (Default with a few changes)
Recruiting: Assisted (I focus on the big guys, while the AI does the little guys)

There will be no top 25 and such as I just do not have the time now that school is in session.

However, I will do a top 25 and conference standings every 4 Huskies games to keep you somewhat informed.

Also, Huskies Stat Leaders will be updated haldway through Uconn's schedule (After 6 Games).

[superjames1992]

Hartord, CT- A man by the name of James Jones has been hired to take the helms of the Uconn Huskies after a disappointing 4-8 season last year. "I am really excited to take this head coaching job. I had no idea that my first Division 1 head coaching job would be in a BCS conference school. I think we have great potential."

Jones was a head coach on the NAIA level and had a sub .500 record at that level and is known for his air-it-out high scoring passing offense. Uconn's athletic director said about the decision, "We saw this guy can coach an offense and we liked that. We'll worry about defense later on."

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WK  Opponent
1   @ Duke
2   FCS East
3   Temple
4   @ PITTSBURGH
5   Akron
6   Bye Week
7   @ Virginia
8   @ #11 LOUSVILLE
9   SOUTH FLORIDA
10  #20 RUTGERS
11  @ CINCINATTI
12  SYRACUSE
13  @ #6 WEST VIRGINIA
14  Bye Week

Games in CAPS are Big East Conference games.

Strength of Schedule: B-

Schedule Analysis: Connecticut should at least 5 games this year. The Huskies have a relatively easy non-conference schedule other than Virginia, although the confernece schedulke could proved disastrous for Uconn.

Projected Record: 6-6 (2-5)

[superjames1992]

Preseason Top 25
1. USC
2. Michigan
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. WVU
7. Wisconsin
8. Oklahoma
9. Virginia Tech
10. Arkansas
11. Louisville
12. Ohio State
13. Auburn
14. Nebraska
15. Tennessee
16. California
17. Penn State
18. Georgia
19. UCLA
20. Rutgers
21. Florida State
22. TCU
23. Boise State
24. Texas A&M
25. Boston College

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1. West Virginia (6)
2. Louisville (11)
3. Rutgers (20)
4. South Florida (29)
5. Cincinnati (49)
6. Pittsburgh (56)
7. Connecticut (68)
8. Syracuse (76)

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Offense
QB- DJ Hernandez (81)
HB- Donald Brown (85)
FB- Luke Cox (73)
WR- Larry Taylor (83)
WR- Brad Kanuch (77)
TE- Steve Brouse (79)
LT- William Beatty (69)
LG- Lawrence Green (71)
C- Keith Gray (72)
RG- Donald Thomas (76)
RT- Mike Hicks (77)

Defense
LE- Julius Williams (80)
RE- Lidsey Witten (79)
DT- Dan Davis (81)
DT- Brandon Dillon (74)
LOLB- Greg Robinson (72)
MLB- Danny Lansanah (76)
ROLB- Ryan Henegan (85)
CB- Darius Butler (82)
CB- Terry Baltimore (77)
FS- Glen Mourning (70)
SS- Donell Ford (71)

Special Teams
K- Tony Ciaravino (48)
P- Desi Cullen (69)
KR- Larry Taylor (99)
KR- Donald Brown (97)
PR- Larry Taylor (99)
KOS- Desi Cullen (65)
LS- Keith Gray (72)

[superjames1992]

Overall Rating: C+
Offensive Rating: C+
Defensive Rating: C

[ThePebble19]

What you should do is write down the attributes from ND QB Zach Frazer and create him on your team...especially if you decide to play more than one season....he should be a great option for them at QB.