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5 Observations from UConn Spring Ball
On a day where the basketball team was the center of attention, we focused on the football team in our annual spring visit with the UConn Huskies. After a disappointing 3-9 season, there were changes this off-season. Offensive coordinator Nick Charlton left for the Cleveland Browns. Head Coach Jim Mora recently appointed offensive line coach Gordie Sammis as his replacement. Mora also hired Matt Brock as the defensive coordinator. Brock……
UConn to lean on QB experience
As UConn continues spring practice, the Huskies may not have that clear-cut starter at the quarterback position. But what UConn does have, and it should not be undervalued, is experience. Both Joe Fagnano and Ta’Quan Roberson have been through the battles at UConn. The starter will probably be one of those two, but unless one transfers, you’re likely going to see both play over the course of the 2024. And……
UConn hires Brad Robbins as quarterback coach
Jim Mora has hired Brad Robbins as the Huskies new quarterbacks coach. Robbins replaces former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Charlton who left for the Cleveland Browns earlier this month. Robbins was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southern Utah previously. He has also coached at Tennessee Tech and VMI among his previous stops. He inherits a good quarterback room which features Joe Fagnano, Ta’Quan Roberson, Tucker McDonald……
Report: UConn to promote Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator
According to a report by Pete Thamel, UConn will promote Gordon Sammis from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator. He will replace Nick Charlton, who is going to take a position with the Cleveland Browns. Sammis joined the staff with coach Jim Mora two years ago. His entire career, Sammis has been an offensive line coach. From 2012 to 2014, Sammis was an offensive line coach, tight ends coach, and……
UConn OC Nick Charlton to the Browns
A major coaching move in the world of New England football took place Wednesday. Nick Charlton, the offensive coordinator for UConn the last two years, has accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns, according to Pete Thamel. Charlton will take over as an offensive assistant/run-game specialist with the Browns. Charlton was previously the head coach at the University of Maine, where he was the youngest head coach in D1. His……
UConn announces its 2024 schedule
UConn released its 2024 football schedule on Wednesday. Here is the schedule and some thoughts on it. 2024 UConn Football Schedule August 31 at Maryland September 7 vs. Merrimack September 14 at Duke September 21 vs. Florida Atlantic September 28 vs. Buffalo October 5 vs. Temple October 19 vs. Wake Forest October 26 vs. Rice November 2 vs. Georgia State November 9 at UAB November 23 at Syracuse November……