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  • whughes
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    • Jul 2012
    • 1688

    #1111
    Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

    You're gonna have to start calling him Ice-Jax if he keeps playing like this. We'll see how hurt TDL is but like you said it's going to be hard to pass up I-Jax again. Tough loss to a good team, let's figure out the qb situation and roll through the rest of Big 12 play
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    • slicknick3822
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      • May 2012
      • 410

      #1112
      Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

      I have a feeling this was storylines out
      Sucks to see a Heisman candidate go down like that but seems like Jax has ice in his veins. Hopefully he can do just as well as last year.
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      • thesportsguru11
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        • Feb 2014
        • 5105

        #1113
        Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)












        NCAA Players of the Week





        Originally posted by RoundingThird
        Damn, you almost pulled off another one of my classic comebacks. I still think it's a joke that you're in the Big 12. No reason why you should be playing all those teams. The long road trips are the reason behind any of these conference road losses.
        You know, I've been thinking about our status in the Big 12 lately as well. While of course the ACC is the most legitimate destination for UConn should they ever move up, when I made the move I was coming off of playing a Massachusetts State dynasty where we played in the ACC, and I was part of an online dynasty where my team got moved into the ACC and played several seasons there. I've also done several tours with the Big 10 in online dynasties.. I wanted to play in the Big 12, so that's what I did. Of course that was about two years ago now.

        I get bored with conferences sometimes, seeing the same teams year in and out. That's how I felt about the American a ways back with this project. I'm happy we drew OU and Texas this year.. by the end of the year we'll have played every team in the conference at least once. But I concur with you.. my decision made sense to me at the time, but now I'm not sure. I've got a couple small conference moves I want to make this offseason, so perhaps I could loop us into the conference changes storylines, try to see if I want to make a change. Go to the ACC or even the Big 10. We'll see


        Originally posted by whughes
        You're gonna have to start calling him Ice-Jax if he keeps playing like this. We'll see how hurt TDL is but like you said it's going to be hard to pass up I-Jax again. Tough loss to a good team, let's figure out the qb situation and roll through the rest of Big 12 play
        Ice-Jax.. I like it! I'm never going to understand TDL.. he's capable as we've seen the first four weeks but he just can't stay healthy or consistent. It's really a shame. He's a local kid from Bridgeport, CT, he's got talent. Just can't put it together.

        At the start of the year, I'd have said that the upcoming Big 12 schedule would be the easier section given performance in years past. The East has been traditionally much weaker than the West. However, now we see all six teams in the East above .500, Kansas (with their new coach) and Kansas State undefeated and Iowa State a couple games above .500. I sure hope that we can get through the Big 12 without issue! But it will be a lot more fun playing better teams in our division.


        Originally posted by slicknick3822
        I have a feeling this was storylines out
        Sucks to see a Heisman candidate go down like that but seems like Jax has ice in his veins. Hopefully he can do just as well as last year.
        Hey it's my story, I can write it however I want! Hahah...

        There's no guarantees that Jackson will be playing yet either. I'm still mum on TDL's condition, and we haven't even looked at recruiting yet or what Jackson and TDL (or for that matter Alex Paige and T.J. Appleby) might be doing after the season. Sadly, this story is far from over, unlike we all thought.

        Losing one Heisman candidate sucks. But we do have another! I have a tendency to lean in favor of the run game anyhow, so if Williamson can stay healthy I think we'll be OK regardless of who the QB is.
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        • thesportsguru11
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          • Feb 2014
          • 5105

          #1114
          Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)






          Other CAC Games



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          L (2-1), 23-35 vs. UCLA (2-2)
          A. Wilson: 32 rush, 212 yds, 3 TD


          Bob Trebell (HC, Hawai'i, DrGravyBoat)
          L (0-4), 30-41 vs. Houston (2-1)
          J. Kililoloka: 9-20, 118 yds, 2 TD, 12 rush, 193 yds, 2 TD


          Matthew King (OC, Memphis, ThaBoss18)
          BYE (2-1)


          Connor Turley (OC, UCF, convict38)
          L (1-2), 28-34 vs. Tulsa (3-1)
          C. Ryan: 9-16, 128 yds, 2 TD


          Max Crenshaw (OC, Central Michigan, whughes)
          L (2-1) 14-35 vs. Baylor (3-1)
          C. Stith: 14 rush, 68 yds, TD


          Brett Favre (OC, South Alabama, hudso3)
          BYE (1-3)


          Spanky Westside (OC, UAB, Trevor3_2009)
          L (0-4), 14-52 vs. Pitt (2-2)
          I. Fitch: 4 rec, 74 yds, TD


          Kaelyn Willingham (HC, Washington St., kswgrad2012)
          L (2-2, 1-1), 24-38 vs. Stanford (3-1, 2-1)
          T. Ponaventi: 26-46, 391 yds, 3 TD


          Sam Freday (HC, UNLV, RoundingThird)
          L (2-2, 0-2), 14-42 vs. Wyoming (3-1, 2-0)
          N. Long: 5 rec, 49 yds, TD


          Caleb Henderson (OC, Eastern Michigan, NewscasterNews4)
          L (1-3, 0-1), 14-31 vs. Ohio
          B. Miller: 21 rush, 140 yds, TD


          Jerome Baumann (OC, Ball State, RaiderAid89)
          L (0-4, 0-1), 21-41 vs. Kent St. (1-3, 1-0)
          J. Lucas: 16-28, 178 yds, 2 TD


          J.J. Mac (OC, UTEP, RedRaider10)
          W (1-2), 31-6 vs. Idaho (1-3)
          M. Smith: 16-27, 183 yds, 10 rush, 108 yds, 2 TD


          Emmett Nama (OC, Cincinnati, BookWork123)
          L (1-3, 1-1), 20-52 vs. Marshall (3-0, 1-0)
          W. Curry: 19 rush, 228 yds, 2 TD


          Brennan Smith (DC, #21 Purdue, bryan3169)
          L (2-2, 0-1), 27-38 vs. Maryland (3-1)
          K. Cox: 4 tckls (2 TFL), sack


          Ryan Malloy (OC, Bowling Green, FootballFanatik)
          BYE (1-2)


          Laurence Gilbert (OC, Syracuse, Mike7Vinas)
          L (1-3), 21-38 vs. Duke (2-1)
          J. Wilkerson: 31 rush, 165 yds


          Tyrell Coley (OC, #10 Rutgers, Knickerbocker91)
          BYE (3-0)


          Brian Grant (OC, New Mexico St., LadiesAndEdelman)
          L (1-3), 35-45 vs. BYU (3-1)
          C. McNeil: 22 rush, 141 yds


          William Brooks (OC, Texas St., TheOtherPotterGuy)
          W (2-1), 41-21 vs. ULM (1-2)
          W. Dotson: 20 rush, 136 yds, TD


          Equanimeous St. Brown Sr. (OC, Middle Tennessee St., TheRosterMaster)
          W (2-1), 35-14 vs. Georgia St. (0-3)
          W. Johnson: 12-25, 157 yds, 3 TD

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          • thesportsguru11
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            • Feb 2014
            • 5105

            #1115
            Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)



            TDL breaks ribs, out seven weeks


            Diaco names Jackson permanent starter at QB




            Well that ended nicely.

            Just ten days after throwing for 295 yards and two scores leading UConn to a win over Boston College, Tanner Dean-Lowry's tenure in Hartford might be over.

            After throwing for 1400 yards and 12 TD's in four games, the junior ended the worst game of his college career last Saturday against Oklahoma in a heap on Owen Field. On Wednesday, TDL was diagnosed with three broken ribs, keeping him out for at least the next five games.

            Coach Bob Diaco announced that his backup, fourth year junior Isaac Jackson, will assume the starting QB job on a permanent basis. Jackson threw for 212 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter after entering in relief of TDL and after a few snaps for true freshman Alex Paige and nearly guiding UConn to a come from behind victory.

            Diaco believes the Druid Hills, Georgia native is back on the right path after lashing out at his coach after the Michigan game and has full confidence in I-Jax going forward.


            Originally posted by Bob Diaco
            I-Jax is plenty capable, now he gets the chance to prove it for good. The incident was the first time he had done anything wrong in his three and a half years here, and I'm all for giving second chances. He'll have the job as long as he stays healthy, and I hope that inserting him into the lineup will be a seamless transition and we can get right back into the Big 12 race and the National picture.

            Jackson did not comment publicly, but said he is pleased and thankful for the outcome and is wishing the best for TDL to make a full recovery.

            UConn is on a bye this week, which will give Jackson extra time to practice with the first team offense. The Huskies will play Texas Tech at the Property in Week 7.

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            • whughes
              MVP
              • Jul 2012
              • 1688

              #1116
              Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

              From heisman hopeful, to injured, to officially losing his starting spot. It's a shame after how hot TDL started this season. Time for I-Jax to prove he should've been the starter all along
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              • thesportsguru11
                Cooking With Sauce
                • Feb 2014
                • 5105

                #1117
                Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)




                Bobby V negotiating with ACC; Diaco opposed



                Reports from the Hartford Courant have revealed that second-year athletic director Bobby Valentine has been in negotiations with the Atlantic Coast Conference and their commissioner John Swofford for the past couple weeks. The two sides are working toward a buyout of UConn's contract with the Big 12 to allow the Huskies athletics teams to join the ACC effective July 1, 2021.

                Valentine has not commented much about these reports, but has stated that there are "better opportunities available" in the ACC.

                The ACC is also in negotiations with Notre Dame to become full-fledged members of the ACC. A yes vote from the Irish front office would allow the ACC to begin the process of creating college football's first "super conference" with 16 teams in it.

                The hitch? UConn football coach Bob Diaco is opposed to leaving the Big 12.

                Originally posted by Bob Diaco
                I think for our football team it is best competition wise to stay. The conference is much improved this year and we're already in a stable environment, with expanded recruiting outreach, a solid TV deal. I don't understand why Bobby feels the need to leave. I understand the travel can be a drag but that's part of the challenge. I like it. We worked hard to move out of the American for this opportunity. I'm hoping to have a discussion with him at some point to see where our heads are at.


                Bob Diaco


                The ACC has been struggling in the playoff era. The conference has only fielded one playoff team since the playoff's inception in 2014 -- Georgia Tech lost in the semis to Florida in 2018. Conference USA (Marshall, 2016) and the American Athletic Conference (UConn, 2017) both have more wins in the playoff than the ACC does.

                It's safe to say that the conference is becoming desperate to hold a share of the revenue pie that could be felt from playoff appearances; thus going after a former playoff champion in UConn and a prestige monster and NBC cash cow following Notre Dame could be valuable for the conference's future wellbeing.

                UConn joined the Big 12 in the fall of 2017 along with the University of Houston, a move orchestrated by former A.D. Warde Manuel after the ACC said they were not looking to expand at that time. Manuel departed UConn for the athletic director position at Michigan at the end of 2018. Manuel was well-known and well-respected for his strong relationship with Diaco.

                We'll have more information as it becomes available.


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                Arkansas State leaving Sun Belt; UAB to take their place

                Arkansas State A.D. Terry Mohajir has announced that his program will be departing the Sun Belt at the end of the current school year. Mohajir is in discussion with the Conference USA and the American Athletic Conference about gaining membership. Mohajir is hoping to field a call from the SEC, but is not holding his breath at this juncture. Mohajir says he and the conferences are waiting on a few other dominoes to fall before deciding which conference will ultimately be the right fit.

                Arkansas State is a hot commodity in the world of college athletics, having won the last two Sun Belt titles in football and having been nationally ranked in each of the last two seasons. The Red Wolves also made both the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments this spring. Mohajir has enjoyed substantial financial gains in his eight years at the school and says that a move up "is the right thing to do at this time, given the success of our program".

                With the departure of the Red Wolves, UAB will take their place in the Sun Belt. Currently a football independent, UAB will join the Sun Belt in all sports. Their football program is still rebuilding after nearly seeing the program shut down in 2018. They are currently on a 23 game losing streak and have not won since the fated 2018 season.


                Originally posted by whughes
                From heisman hopeful, to injured, to officially losing his starting spot. It's a shame after how hot TDL started this season. Time for I-Jax to prove he should've been the starter all along
                It's really too bad. Ten days and everything collapsed..it really is a shame because it looked like not only had TDL finally got it together, but we as a team had solved our long-standing QB difficulties. I guess it just goes to show how quickly things can change in sport, but I think I-Jax will do just fine! Hopefully he proves us right.

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                • thesportsguru11
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                  • Feb 2014
                  • 5105

                  #1118
                  Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)
















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                  • Knickerbocker91
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 3231

                    #1119
                    Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

                    Rutgers off to a great start with a Top 5 ranking and a QB in the Heisman race, glad to see the improvements. I know my coach just signed an extension, but maybe this success will help him get a head coaching gig. Honestly, I'll take winning for now, worry about building his career later.

                    Interesting story about UConn not wanting to go to the ACC. Surprised the AD will still be concerned with that, I feel like that ship had sailed when they moved to the Big XII. I can see the ACC trying to entice them though, like you said, they haven't produced a lot of winners lately. Funny that you made the move in the Sun Belt with Arkansas State out and UAB in, I did the same thing in my dynasty except Arkansas State went to the Big XII (they had won 4 of the 5 Sun Belt Conference Championships since I started, ranked in the Top 10 last season).

                    Lastly, hopefully Jackson can keep UConn on the right track with TDL out. Maybe he'll give Diaco more problems once TDL is healthy on who should start. Honestly, if Jackson plays well I'd say he deserves to start the rest of the way out. Maybe now you won't have to worry about him having to make miracle comebacks because he'll have UConn winning from wire to wire.
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                    • whughes
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 1688

                      #1120
                      Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

                      Why did Ohio State's tight end have 38 carries?
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                      • thesportsguru11
                        Cooking With Sauce
                        • Feb 2014
                        • 5105

                        #1121
                        Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)






                        Other CAC Games



                        Dale Miller (HC, UL-Lafayette, glunsford)
                        L (2-2), 28-38 vs. Cal (3-2)
                        J. Huston: 36 rush, 189 yds, TD


                        Bob Trebell (HC, Hawai'i, DrGravyBoat)
                        W (1-4), 49-10 vs. San Diego St. (3-2)
                        J. Kililoloka: 14-20, 232 yds, 3 TD, 2 rush TD


                        Matthew King (OC, Memphis, ThaBoss18)
                        L (2-2, 0-1), 14-38 vs. Army West Point (3-2, 3-1)
                        K. Anderson: 12 rec, 192 yds


                        Connor Turley (OC, UCF, convict38)
                        W (2-2), 21-42 vs. UCLA (2-3)
                        M. Cannon: 2 rec TD


                        Max Crenshaw (OC, Central Michigan, whughes)
                        L (2-2) 3-31 vs. Miami-OH (4-0)
                        D. Johnson: 10 rec, 99 yds


                        Brett Favre (OC, South Alabama, hudso3)
                        BYE (2-3)


                        Spanky Westside (OC, UAB, Trevor3_2009)
                        L (0-5), 14-42 vs. Mississippi St. (4-1)
                        C. Stovall: 17-36, 223 yds, TD


                        Quinn Shea (HC, #11 USC, thesportsguru11)
                        W (3-2, 2-2), 24-31 vs. Arizona (3-2, 1-1)
                        C. Miles: 12-19, 230 yds, 4 TD, 21 rush, 116 yds


                        Sam Freday (HC, UNLV, RoundingThird)
                        W (3-2, 0-2), 6-38 vs. Idaho (1-4)
                        N. Long: 10 rec, 127 yds, 2 TD


                        Caleb Henderson (OC, Eastern Michigan, NewscasterNews4)
                        L (1-4, 0-2), 27-31 vs. Akron
                        B. Miller: 20 rush, 116 yds


                        Jerome Baumann (OC, Ball State, RaiderAid89)
                        W (1-4, 1-1), 41-24 vs. Ohio (2-2, 1-1)
                        B. Johnson: 23 rush, 127 yds, TD


                        J.J. Mac (OC, UTEP, RedRaider10)
                        L (1-3, 0-1), 24-27 vs. FIU (4-0)
                        M. Smith: 12-25, 161 yds, 2 TD, 21 rush, 102 yds,


                        Emmett Nama (OC, Cincinnati, BookWork123)
                        W (2-3, 1-1), 24-7 vs. Colorado St. (3-2, 1-0)
                        W. Curry: 16-24, 233 yds, TD, rush TD


                        Brennan Smith (DC, #16 Purdue, bryan3169)
                        BYE (2-2, 0-1)


                        Ryan Malloy (OC, Bowling Green, FootballFanatik)
                        L (1-3, 0-1) 24-42 vs. NIU (1-3, 1-0)
                        T. Maynard: 17-29, 278 yds, 3 TD


                        Laurence Gilbert (OC, Syracuse, Mike7Vinas)
                        L (1-4, 0-2), 20-27 vs. North Carolina (3-1, 1-1)
                        G. Martin: 11-23, 121 yds, TD


                        Brian Woodard (OC, Louisville, mattynokes)
                        W (3-2, 2-1) vs. Virginia (1-3, 0-2) 48-13
                        L. Brandis: 3 pass TD


                        Brian Grant (OC, New Mexico St., LadiesAndEdelman)
                        L (1-4), 14-38 vs. New Mexico (3-1)
                        C. McNeil: 20 rush, 86 yds


                        William Brooks (OC, Texas St., TheOtherPotterGuy)
                        L (2-2, 0-1), 27-41 vs. Middle Tennessee St. (3-1, 1-0)
                        V. Bush: 7 rec, 133 yds, TD


                        Trent Davis (OC, Southern Miss, UKWildcat999)
                        BYE (1-3)




                        Originally posted by Knickerbocker91
                        Rutgers off to a great start with a Top 5 ranking and a QB in the Heisman race, glad to see the improvements. I know my coach just signed an extension, but maybe this success will help him get a head coaching gig. Honestly, I'll take winning for now, worry about building his career later.

                        Interesting story about UConn not wanting to go to the ACC. Surprised the AD will still be concerned with that, I feel like that ship had sailed when they moved to the Big XII. I can see the ACC trying to entice them though, like you said, they haven't produced a lot of winners lately. Funny that you made the move in the Sun Belt with Arkansas State out and UAB in, I did the same thing in my dynasty except Arkansas State went to the Big XII (they had won 4 of the 5 Sun Belt Conference Championships since I started, ranked in the Top 10 last season).

                        Lastly, hopefully Jackson can keep UConn on the right track with TDL out. Maybe he'll give Diaco more problems once TDL is healthy on who should start. Honestly, if Jackson plays well I'd say he deserves to start the rest of the way out. Maybe now you won't have to worry about him having to make miracle comebacks because he'll have UConn winning from wire to wire.

                        I'm really pulling for Coach Coley and Rutgers.. with any luck you guys can keep winning and contend for a Big 10 crown and even the Playoff..I'd really like to see that. Some school out there will definitely take notice of the fact that you've groomed a legitimate Heisman candidate and I think you have a fantastic shot at moving up the ladder this offseason. However, it's foolish to set anything in stone yet.. I was certain Coach Smith was going to get a head coach job after Purdue went to the New Year's Six last year, and that didn't happen. But, fingers crossed nevertheless. It's about time that some of our guys in the CAC fraternity get their shots with bigger jobs.

                        RoundingThird's comment spurred my inquiry into the ACC. I am happy in the Big 12, but I do like the challenges that come with facing new teams consistently. And I was stunned to see that the ACC has been so bad in the first six years of the dynasty.. Who knows if the move will actually happen, but I think it could be a good potential storyline. The Big 12 move was done with the guidance of our old A.D., who is now at Michigan (in this dynasty universe and in real life too, as fate would have it.) With Bobby V.. anything's possible! We'll see how this progresses.

                        I think after the OU game I-Jax will be our guy, even when TDL is healthy again. TDL can produce the stats, but he's either really really good or really really bad. It's clear that I-Jax gives us our best chance to win consistently so we can take aim at the playoff. There's already been a lot of parity this year with a lot of the "perennial powers" (Florida, USC, Ohio State, Alabama) already with multiple losses, so we're still in good shape.


                        Originally posted by whughes
                        Why did Ohio State's tight end have 38 carries?
                        He's listed as OSU's 3rd string tailback, and both of their top two guys are hurt. That confused me at first as well.
                        Last edited by thesportsguru11; 07-27-2017, 08:05 AM.

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                        • thesportsguru11
                          Cooking With Sauce
                          • Feb 2014
                          • 5105

                          #1122
                          Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)












                          Last time they met: UConn needed overtime to beat Tech in a sloppy game in East Hartford last year. Relive the game here.

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                          • thesportsguru11
                            Cooking With Sauce
                            • Feb 2014
                            • 5105

                            #1123
                            Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)



                            New QB, Same Success


                            UConn has little trouble in 42-24 win over Red Raiders




                            Royce Archie breaks a couple tackles on one of his receptions.

                            Ed. Note: I actually simmed the results you see here. I started playing the game and taking pics like I usually would, but the game froze in the fourth quarter and I didn't want to sit down and play it again. Thus, I apologize for the kinda crummy write-up to come.


                            Sometimes in life new things cause us problems. This adage, however, was not the case for our UConn Huskies on October 3, 2020. QB Isaac Jackson had a great day in leading UConn for the first time as the permanent starter, passing for an efficient 26 of 35 for 320 yards and 3 TD's through the air, while adding 58 more yards on the ground in UConn's 42-24 beating of visiting Texas Tech.

                            With the win, the eighth-ranked Huskies move to 5-1 and keep within striking distance of the Big 12 East lead as we approach the midway point in the season.

                            UConn had been on the road for four straight games, and showed how eager they were to return to the home crowd as they jumped out to a 20-0 lead late in the second quarter to put the heat on Tech early. In this span, Jackson threw for two TD's -- one to Kevin Lacey and the other to Jackson's favorite target Rashad Harris, the first of his 12 receptions on the afternoon.

                            Tech would stay in the game for a while, but mostly thanks to the exploits of star tailback Courtney Hicks. The dynamic senior ran for 181 yards on just 18 carries, adding three touchdowns on the ground. His 75 yard TD scamper just after the halftime break closed the gap to 20-10.

                            However, UConn and their young secondary stymied Tech after that point. Tech's air raid game and QB Justin Correia were held in check all game, limiting his ability to pass down field while shutting down their receivers most of the day. Aside from Hicks, Di'Ontay Flay was the only Red Raider receiver to tally more than three catches, and the only one to catch a touchdown on the day.

                            On the flip side, however, Jackson and Harris (in particular) had little trouble with the annually porous Red Raider D, which was a good thing because star tailback Luke Williamson missed a chunk of the game with a dislocated finger that was being tended to. Williamson returned to run for a touchdown that put the game well out of reach, but still only accounted for 53 yards on the ground. Williamson's finger should be healed in a couple days, and he should be good to go when UConn travels to West Virginia next week.

                            Originally posted by Bob Diaco
                            Solid showing .. we got the bye week at a real opportune time. We'll look to make it six wins and lock up bowl eligibility next week.
                            I talked to Isaac after the game and I'm pleased with how well he played. He seems even more appreciative of getting this chance now that he's actually gotten it. I'm happy for him.

                            A trip to Morgantown up next to see West Virginia! We'll look to exorcise the demons of 2018 when we see you next.

                            Texas Tech Red Raiders at Connecticut Huskies
                            Oct 3, 20201ST2ND3RD4THSCORE
                            Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-3, 1-1)0714728
                            #8 Connecticut Huskies (5-1, 1-1)71371542
                            Team Stats Comparison
                            TTUCONN
                            Total Offense438484
                            Rushing Yards225164
                            Passing Yards213320
                            First Downs1731
                            Punt Return Yards020
                            Kick Return Yards111113
                            Total Yards549617
                            Turnovers00
                            3rd Down Conversion5-119-13
                            4th Down Conversion1-21-2
                            2-Point Conversion0-01-1
                            Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals4-3-05-4-1
                            Penalties10-911-5
                            Possession Time24:3935:21
                            Scoring Summary
                            FIRST QUARTER SCORINGTTUCONN
                            8:45(CONN) Jackson 6 pass Harris (McCray kick)07
                            SECOND QUARTER SCORINGTTUCONN
                            14:45(CONN) McCray 35 FG010
                            5:51(CONN) McCray 41 FG013
                            2:04(CONN) Jackson 3 pass Lacey (McCray kick)020
                            1:27(TTU) Hicks 8 run (Bresnahan kick)320
                            THIRD QUARTER SCORINGTTUCONN
                            14:13(TTU) Hicks 75 run (Bresnahan kick)1020
                            9:04(CONN) Jackson 19 pass Harris (McCray kick)1027
                            3:22(TTU) Hicks 2 run (Bresnahan kick)1727
                            FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGTTUCONN
                            13:55(CONN) McNeal 4 run (conversion good)1735
                            9:44(TTU) Correia 6 pass Flay (Bresnahan kick)2435
                            6:56(CONN) Williamson 4 run (McCray kick)2442
                            Texas Tech Red Raiders
                            PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                            Justin Correia17-2721310
                            RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                            Courtney Hicks1818110.03
                            RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                            Di'Ontay Flay8799.81
                            Courtney Hicks59619.20
                            Will Harvey2189.00
                            DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                            Steven Tate10 (3 TFL)100
                            Bryan Richards10 (2 TFL).500
                            Hiram Gulley8000
                            Jonathan Jefferson6 (2 TFL).500
                            Connecticut Huskies
                            PASSINGC/AYDSTDINT
                            Isaac Jackson26-3532030
                            RUSHINGATTYDSAVGTD
                            Isaac Jackson17583.40
                            Luke Williamson11534.81
                            Jeff McNeal7344.81
                            RECEIVINGRECYDSAVGTD
                            Rashad Harris1214612.12
                            Royce Archie45513.70
                            Kevin Lacey45413.51
                            Derrick Ferwerda34816.00
                            DEFENSETACKSACKINTTD
                            John Cox10 (2 TFL)100
                            Tim Duchane5000
                            Sammie Leonard4 (2 TFL)100
                            Altarri Gardner3 (2 TFL)100




                            Luke Williamson missed part of the game with a dislocated finger,
                            but still juked out Wallace Appleby.

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                            • RoundingThird
                              Leyenda
                              • Aug 2012
                              • 3468

                              #1124
                              Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

                              I love looking at all these screenshots and seeing a sold out Rent! I hope one day in the near future, maybe by the end of the season, I can see that in person. I was at the Michigan game in 2013, which I think was the last sell out.
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                              • thesportsguru11
                                Cooking With Sauce
                                • Feb 2014
                                • 5105

                                #1125
                                Re: We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)
















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                                Originally posted by RoundingThird
                                I love looking at all these screenshots and seeing a sold out Rent! I hope one day in the near future, maybe by the end of the season, I can see that in person. I was at the Michigan game in 2013, which I think was the last sell out.
                                Well when you're as successful as Diaco has been and when you're a top-ranked team, you're bound to sell out quick!

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