It's press conference day with @UConnFootball HC Bob Diaco from the Burton Family Football Complex #BleedBlue #ThisIsUConnCountry

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Bob Diaco has stepped to the podium – sure guys are ready for a break, like the rest of student body, but they've had time since victory Sat

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"Special moment Saturday" – Diaco on what win meant for the seniors

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"On to next opponent, very exciting matchup with team from our division. Have a lot of respect for HC Matt Rhule – Diaco on Temple

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"Point out a lot of things that still need to be corrected, plays that could get you beat that we need to eliminate" Diaco

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"Tommy's season is over, requires an amount of time where he won't be able to play, even in bowl game – shocked if not ready for spring"

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"Bryant feeling much better, but is day-to-day" Diaco on starting QB Bryant Shirreffs

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"In family environment, we can be critical of one another. Growing together still, going to be better today than last Tuesday."

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"We are right on time." Diaco mentions Huskies would be competing for division title this week had they finished better earlier in year

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"Win the day mentality cannot change. Success is just as toxic as losing if it distracts you from work at hand. Our team understands that."

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Diaco on his improvements in year 2: "Done a better job of delegating to our trusted staff & allowing for more of personality to permeate.."

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"..through program. Try to be authentic, be myself, not someone who you think a coach should be or say. Try to understand what drives us."

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"Noel Thomas has lifted several bricks on his load that allows him to have professional approach when he comes to this building." Diaco

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"Brings it to meetings, dining hall, strength & conditioning aspect, does the work the way it needs to be done" – role model for young guys

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"Felt in winter conditioning we made major strides and have continued to grow daily. You don't turn it overnight, work it everyday."

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On Chris Lee – "In-line TE looks like a power player, very hard for true freshmen to be in that role. Can get him involved in some moments"

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"It will be by committee, as you saw Sat. The F position has been conversation all year. Tommy was fantastic in how much he could do."

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"All hands on deck – every tool in the tool box – if we need a hammer, go to hammer, if we need Phillips head, we go there." Diaco on TE's

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On the post-game scene at The Rent "creates a permanent picture for everyone on team. Will utilize that for energy."

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"You get the taste for something, you now crave it. Crescendo to this is UConn football, adds pep in step, pep in play."

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"Our fans on road have been loudest in stadiums in some instances, close one this week and can't wait to see them there."

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"Matchup is very exciting-2 teams built in similar ways. If you enjoy watching two heavyweights go at it in center of ring, this would be it

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

Diaco on Thanksgiving: "thankful for opportunity to coach this team, to lead this university, my family, not just wife & children, but…"

— Matt Schonvisky (@MattSchonvisky) November 24, 2015

"..extended family & friends."

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