For the Connecticut Huskies, a Win is a Win

The Huskies went into last nights game with a new offensive package.  Then again if you knew nothing about the team it was the same performance and same result.  Jordan Todman and Andre Dixon carried the load rushing for 157 and 100 yards.  A win is a win, but every week is a new week in college football.

Last night the Huskies survived a scrappy Ohio team that came up with four turnovers.  That was largely due to the inconsistent play of Huskies QB Zach Frazer.  He threw three interceptions and had a fumble. 

Lucky for him, the UConn defense played tough all night.  Defensive End Lindsey Witten had three pick sacks.  Robert Vaughn had an interception of an option deep inside the red zone.  When Connecticut needed a big stop its defense delivered.  A fourth and inches stop in the second quarter set the tone for how physical the Huskies played.

There needs to be a lot of credit given to the big guys up front.  Mike Hicks and Moe Petreus continue to do what they do best, and that is opening up big holes for the running backs.  They are the anchors of the line and are a big reason why UConn continues to have such strong success running the ball game after game.

Zach Frazer has to play better if he wants to win football games against the ranked teams.  He will get his shot this Saturday at home when North Carolina comes to town.  After North Carolina, the Huskies go into Waco to face the Baylor Bears.  Another up and coming team in the Big Twelve.

Frazer did throw two touchdowns last night, but at times he missed wide receivers, and all of his interceptions were either tipped or deflected in some way.  He didn't look comfortable in the pocket and struggled trying to scramble.

The great thing about college football is each week has that much significance, and this week is unlike like any other.  Frazer remembers how North Carolina manhandled them down in Chapel Hill and he wants to give some serious payback when the Tar Heels come into The Rent.

Coach Edsall will make the game adjustments to have fill some of the holes they see from the Ohio film.  The first home game of the season against a ranked opponent is going to set a fantastic scene for Saturday football.

Ohio is no North Carolina, and the Huskies know that there execution has to be better this week if they want to beat North Carolina. The Huskies did go on the road and get the win to start the season.  Now is the time for UConn to make the improvements needed and prove they are the team to beat in the Big East.