UConn Thoughts (via watching UConn Syracuse)

Friends, In the last few weeks I notice a great deal of posting looking at predictions for next season. Much of this centred around various game predictions etc. Anyway, it seemed that a number of posters were exceedingly worried about the UConn game to open the Big House. I have been watching the first half of the UConn/Syracuse game and had a few thoughts: a) that is a BIG BIG BIG offensive line (although not the most mobile or athletic and allowing a surprising amount of pressure from not a great Syracuse defense). b) very well coached big play oriented special teams for UConn. c) offense is not very scary (57 of 68 half time passing yards made due to one big poorly defensed play) d)Greg Paulus is one pretty accurate passer; 10/12 for 117 with a 9.8 avg. is the sort of short passing that Tate ought to be able to easily achieve in RichRod's system against them next fall. e)A side note, but one wonders *what would have happened if Greg Paulus had decided to come to B School at Michigan?* in terms of the QB situation (i.e., does Tate still win out, Denard redshirt etc...I realize complete speculation but interesting to consider). f) Commentators noted this is the last season for a number of UConn contributors including 3 of 5 offensive line starters (I looked this up and it seems they may be correct). UConn is looking pretty good against a depleted Syracuse program. I am unsure that the level of fear/paranoia (as Brian would use) is warranted for this team? What do you think?