In our previews for this week’s Syracuse Orange game vs. the UConn Huskies, big themes has been pace and tempo. SU operates quickly. UConn does not. Pulling from yesterday’s “five things to watch” article yesterday:
“Through three weeks of action, the Orange have run more plays than any other team in the country, at 279. UConn, on the other hand, has run just 198 (88th in the country) in the same stretch. The Huskies are from a fast team, which won’t do them any favors against the Orange.”
Connecticut football coach Bob Diaco certainly understands this dynamic as well, and sees where it could have a real impact in tomorrow’s matchup with the Orange.