Huskies front 4 will keep Frye in check. Well, he will get his numbers but he won't go nuts today. Look for the Huskies to control the game with Bellamy(TB filling in for injured Caulley). This kid is big and strong, he holds onto the ball, and gets most of his yards after 1st contact. Orlovsky will throw just enough screens and short slants to this extremely talanented core of receivers to keep that 8th man honest for the Akron D. The Zips cannot over-commit to the run because Dan Orlovsky will burn you with the deep ball. Coach Edsall will not let this game become a shootout. Look for UConn to win by 14-17 Points.
Key to the Game:
-Osunde will get pressure on Frye, there might not be a quicker pass rusher out there and he is just 3 sacks short of the school record held by Connecticut's own Steve Beal (1979). That said, it's all about the containment of Frye after he is flushed from the pocket. This kid is big and he can pull it down and run.
-Coach Edsall has been quoted as saying that Frye accounts for over 65% of Akron's Offense. That's respect and it's also awareness of the importance of stopping this kid. Who will step up for Akron when Frye is shut down? Nobody.
-With all the attention being on Charlie Frye, Dan Orlovsky will be overlooked by fans, media, and handicappers alike. This kid(Orlovsky) is 2nd in the Nation is passing TD's with 22, 4th in passing yardage with 2,302, and at 6'4" he is a presence in the pocket. He always sticks with the game plan, rarely forces the ball down field, and he'll live to punt if necessary. You won't see Akron getting points of turnovers today. This is a very well-coached and well-disciplined team. The offense is designed to chip away at defenses by hitting them square in the jaw by the running the ball up the gut. This sets up the screen by keeping interior lineman honest. UConn has perfected the screen this year. The screens chip away at the secondary by making them cheat out of frustration. As soon as the safety and LB's creep up trying to sniff out a screen that's when Orlovsky hits Henry deep downfield for 6. Message to Henry: Please hold onto the ball!!! If you drop one more pass for a 1st down or score I will personally kick your ass.
-It's homecoming, students will be loud, Rentschler will be booming, and I'm telling you guys this for a little place that only holds 40,000 people the fans are right on top of the playing field and it can be a loud and intimidating environment for opponents.
To Sum it all up:
UConn will be deliberate and patient on offense in order to keep Frye on the sidelines. You will see a 3 to 2 run/pass ratio. In those passes more than half will be screens. Orlovsky will have a big day efficiency wise if he doesn't put up huge numbers. Bellamy will run for 165+ yards with 2-3 scores. Mulcahy will be plying hurt today but he will be playing and that's important because you can't run on this UCONN defense. Ask Derek Knight of Boston College. Akron will live or die on the BIG PLAYS this afternoon and Edsall has the dogs ready.
UCONN 37 Akron 24 (I'm giving Akron the utmost respect with this predicted score, I happen to think the margin of victory will be bigger, 37-24 is if Frye can be successful in his 65% role in the offense)
Triple Play $330 to make $300
You can call me a homer or you can take my knowledge of this team as an asset. I have bet against UConn(BC, VaTech, Kent State) just as much as I have bet(vs Indiana, Army, and Akron)them this year. I am 6-0 ATS wagering on UConn games. I attend practices, live minutes from Storrs, and follow this team to a T. I feel very strongly about today's matchup. Akron and Charlie Frye will not sneak up on UConn today like Cribbs from Kent State did a week ago. I know when it's time to load up on em or load up against em. Today is a good day to be a UConn Backer.
FYI: Dan Orlovsky has thrown at least 1 TD pass in 20 consecutive games, one game shy of the record held by Shane Stafford's 21 games(1996-98). Orlovsky is also one TD pass away from tying Stafford's single-season TD pass record of 23(1997). Three records could be tied or broken today. Osunde can become 3rd all-time with one sack and 1st all-time with 3 sacks and he is a freak capable of these feats. Orlovsky will tie or break both passing records today.
My other early plays:
11/10
Purdue +5
Wake Forest +19 Bought the hook
Good Luck to all!!!!
Key to the Game:
-Osunde will get pressure on Frye, there might not be a quicker pass rusher out there and he is just 3 sacks short of the school record held by Connecticut's own Steve Beal (1979). That said, it's all about the containment of Frye after he is flushed from the pocket. This kid is big and he can pull it down and run.
-Coach Edsall has been quoted as saying that Frye accounts for over 65% of Akron's Offense. That's respect and it's also awareness of the importance of stopping this kid. Who will step up for Akron when Frye is shut down? Nobody.
-With all the attention being on Charlie Frye, Dan Orlovsky will be overlooked by fans, media, and handicappers alike. This kid(Orlovsky) is 2nd in the Nation is passing TD's with 22, 4th in passing yardage with 2,302, and at 6'4" he is a presence in the pocket. He always sticks with the game plan, rarely forces the ball down field, and he'll live to punt if necessary. You won't see Akron getting points of turnovers today. This is a very well-coached and well-disciplined team. The offense is designed to chip away at defenses by hitting them square in the jaw by the running the ball up the gut. This sets up the screen by keeping interior lineman honest. UConn has perfected the screen this year. The screens chip away at the secondary by making them cheat out of frustration. As soon as the safety and LB's creep up trying to sniff out a screen that's when Orlovsky hits Henry deep downfield for 6. Message to Henry: Please hold onto the ball!!! If you drop one more pass for a 1st down or score I will personally kick your ass.
-It's homecoming, students will be loud, Rentschler will be booming, and I'm telling you guys this for a little place that only holds 40,000 people the fans are right on top of the playing field and it can be a loud and intimidating environment for opponents.
To Sum it all up:
UConn will be deliberate and patient on offense in order to keep Frye on the sidelines. You will see a 3 to 2 run/pass ratio. In those passes more than half will be screens. Orlovsky will have a big day efficiency wise if he doesn't put up huge numbers. Bellamy will run for 165+ yards with 2-3 scores. Mulcahy will be plying hurt today but he will be playing and that's important because you can't run on this UCONN defense. Ask Derek Knight of Boston College. Akron will live or die on the BIG PLAYS this afternoon and Edsall has the dogs ready.
UCONN 37 Akron 24 (I'm giving Akron the utmost respect with this predicted score, I happen to think the margin of victory will be bigger, 37-24 is if Frye can be successful in his 65% role in the offense)
Triple Play $330 to make $300
You can call me a homer or you can take my knowledge of this team as an asset. I have bet against UConn(BC, VaTech, Kent State) just as much as I have bet(vs Indiana, Army, and Akron)them this year. I am 6-0 ATS wagering on UConn games. I attend practices, live minutes from Storrs, and follow this team to a T. I feel very strongly about today's matchup. Akron and Charlie Frye will not sneak up on UConn today like Cribbs from Kent State did a week ago. I know when it's time to load up on em or load up against em. Today is a good day to be a UConn Backer.
FYI: Dan Orlovsky has thrown at least 1 TD pass in 20 consecutive games, one game shy of the record held by Shane Stafford's 21 games(1996-98). Orlovsky is also one TD pass away from tying Stafford's single-season TD pass record of 23(1997). Three records could be tied or broken today. Osunde can become 3rd all-time with one sack and 1st all-time with 3 sacks and he is a freak capable of these feats. Orlovsky will tie or break both passing records today.
My other early plays:
11/10
Purdue +5
Wake Forest +19 Bought the hook
Good Luck to all!!!!
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