-Not a bad hire, he goes from a school where you can lose your job after any given loss, to a school where 8-9 win seasons are considered great.

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahn was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahn basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahn was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahn knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

Malzahan was not firing Lashlee. Auburn offensive problems the last 3 games of the season were due to QB and RB injuries.

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahn knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111.

No...it was 111 pts that Auburn scored against those 2 pathetic teams...hence their struggles late in the year vs great (Bama) and even average defenses (Georgia & Oklahoma).

Also, the pressure is starting to build on Malzahn's tenure at Auburn as he is just .500 in the last 3 years of conf play (11-11), while his evil nemisis (Saban) is 25-2 vs SEC teams with 3 SEC titles over the last 3 years.

Odds are...if Malzahn is still at .500 in conf play after 2017, Auburn boosters will end up with a new HC in 2018.

(01-12-2017 10:02 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111.

No...it was 111 pts that Auburn scored against those 2 pathetic teams...hence his struggles late in the year.

I somehow glazed over UL-Monroe in that sentence. Still don't get the negativity over the hire. It's been widely regarded as a homerun, yet you are focusing on three games without Shaun White and their 2 running backs.

Considering where UConn has been offensively under Diaco, I am going to stand by my position that this is a fantastic hire.

(01-12-2017 09:54 AM)ValleyBoy Wrote:  Malzahan was not firing Lashlee.

Exactly.

Lashlee had a job with Malzahn, as long as he wanted one. They have a Father/son like relationship.

I believe that this is an attempt to get out from under Malzahn's shadow and grow as a play caller.

I'll be interested to see how he performs, without Malzahn to fall back upon.

Could end up being a good hire but it does appear he was forced out of Auburn due to poor performance in the last few games.

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-11-2017 10:47 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  @MattSchonvisky
Lashlee made $600k a year ago at Auburn as OC, will make $350k per year here with #UConnFootball

Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

(01-12-2017 10:58 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

Mmmmmm. The sweet smell of Memphis jealousy! Let the shaft measuring begin again!!!

(01-12-2017 11:22 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 10:58 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

Mmmmmm. The sweet smell of Memphis jealousy! Let the shaft measuring begin again!!!

Bwahahahaha. Seriously? Athletically y'all are becoming the Tulane of the north

(01-12-2017 11:49 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 11:22 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 10:58 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  [quote='KnightLight' pid='13991641' dateline='1484232300']

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

Mmmmmm. The sweet smell of Memphis jealousy! Let the shaft measuring begin again!!!

Bwahahahaha. Seriously? Athletically y'all are becoming the Tulane of the north
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The UConn men easily handled Temple last night and have finally found their groove, the UConn women are about to win 91 games in a row on Saturday against SMU, and UConn football is assembling a rock solid coaching staff. What has Memphis accomplished lately?

Y'all should be more worried about your offensive coordinator (or lack thereof).

Don't mock Tulane. While they may not have good athletics, they make up for it in academics. Memphis offers this conference neither of those two things.

(01-12-2017 10:15 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 10:02 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111.

No...it was 111 pts that Auburn scored against those 2 pathetic teams...hence his struggles late in the year.

I somehow glazed over UL-Monroe in that sentence. Still don't get the negativity over the hire. It's been widely regarded as a homerun, yet you are focusing on three games without Shaun White and their 2 running backs.

Considering where UConn has been offensively under Diaco, I am going to stand by my position that this is a fantastic hire.

No negativity...just that most UCONN fans and others on this board "assumed" he was the play caller at Auburn for years nor knew why he was jumping the Malzahn ship this off-season.

Again, he can turn out to be a solid OC in the coming years...all I did was provide background info most didn't know about. That's all.

(01-12-2017 10:58 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:45 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:29 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:09 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  Lashlee never had play calling duties at Auburn till the 4th game of the 2016 season (Malzahan was calling all the plays till then...but Lashlee got the bump up in pay, like many other Assistants get based on his title)...which didn't end well, as Auburn lost their last 3 Div I-A Games of the season scoring just 7, 12 and 19 (bowl game) pts...so yes...it certainly looks like Malzahan basically told him he would not be returning for the 2017 season.

NOTE: Malzahan was Lashlee's coach back in HS.

His offense averaged 32.6 PPG over the 10 games he was calling plays.

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

The village idiot spoke again. Was wondering when you gonna show up. Seriously, get some new lines because envy with green is not pretty.

Very good hire. Congrats UCONN fans!

Dude has a great name, lol. I think it's a good hire.

IDK but could we be witnessing a shift in focus from basketball to football at UConn... Either way, definitely a solid hire for the Huskies.

As a Texan and from a football State, I like it - Well done Huskies

(01-12-2017 12:04 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 11:49 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 11:22 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 10:58 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(01-12-2017 09:53 AM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  [quote='KnightLight' pid='13991641' dateline='1484232300']

And that number is inflated by the 111 pts they scored against some Div I-AA team called Alabama A&M and a really bad Louisiana Monroe team.

Again, even his buddy Malzahan knew he wasn't the right guy for the job...as evidenced by the 3 straight losses to Div I-A teams to end the season where they scored only a combined 38 pts in those 3 losses.

Of course, Lashlee could end being a top OC in the future...but he is at UCONN because it just didn't work out at Auburn.

It was 55 not 111. His offense also scored 56 against #17 Arkansas. Seems like a very good hire for UConn IMO.

Ever since he took over play calling the offense has been confused and chaotic. Auburn rain pettiway into the ground against Arkansas. Hell I coulda called that game. Auburn fans are happy. Dude used 3 qbs in one series. Not just a game. One series. Gus took the heat for him but it all started going to shite at Auburn when he started calling plays. Top 10 talent 10 years in a row and the field goal kicker was the most dangerous weapon on offense. Lol.

Funniest thing I heard an auburn fan say was that at least he would get to see good women's basketball because even auburn beat uconn in men's basketball.

Lol @ uconn fans. Y'all just don't get football, do you.

Mmmmmm. The sweet smell of Memphis jealousy! Let the shaft measuring begin again!!!

Bwahahahaha. Seriously? Athletically y'all are becoming the Tulane of the north
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The UConn men easily handled Temple last night and have finally found their groove, the UConn women are about to win 91 games in a row on Saturday against SMU, and UConn football is assembling a rock solid coaching staff. What has Memphis accomplished lately?

Y'all should be more worried about your offensive coordinator (or lack thereof).

Don't mock Tulane. While they may not have good athletics, they make up for it in academics. Memphis offers this conference neither of those two things.

You are misguided if you think losing our offensive coordinator hurts our offense. This is Norvell's offense not Longs. The next guy has to have similar principles to Norvell. The RPO, shots down field, and running the ball are all things Norvell did at Arizona State as the OC.

Get ready to get rolled this year