Recent content by uconndogs

I remember that. It was truly sad.

I thought he had some talent as a QB, but under P and GDL he never had a chance. He must know the game pretty well given the coaching positions he’s landed.

Yes, it will be. This season is exaserpated by the coaching change, but the overall turnover of college rosters in general is going to impact fan interest and loyalty. Interestingly, last night I believe they stated that Oregons number three RB did not play in the CFP opting to go into the...

What Cignetti has accomplished is nothing short of historic. If he sustains anything like this level of success for an extended period folks will be saying "Nick who?......" Assuming that the accounts of his practice efficiency are accurate allowing for a life balance among players and...

I think that's entirely possible. You can easily see a scenario where wealthy donors pull back in a down economy or in a down stock market. I bet these programs are making some multi-year commitments without sourcing the multi-year funding. That certainly appears to be the case with coaches.

The SEC and BiG are going to throw huge dollars at player acquisition and retention. This is still early in the process and the big SEC schools are not going to let tallent get away. In my opinion, none of it is sustainable in the long run. I don't know how you build a sustainable business...

Man, think about how disruptive this is to the education of these student athletes………..that’s sarcasm in case anyone was wondering……..

In listening to this I began wondering if UCONN could be the epicenter to bring high level attention to all that is currently challenging college athletics. UCONN with its preeminant basketball programs and great coaches along with the President could be in a unique position to bring national...

Hurley's right on this, but I think the horse is out of the barn and it's never coming back. I won't profess to understand the intricacies of NCAA governance, but it's my understanding that it is a member driven organization. I am sure the influence within that organization is heavily weighted...

Really appreciate this perspective. College athletics is about something different than professional athletics (or at least it used to be). That is being greatly diminished and I have to believe that over time that will diminish its appeal to many fans. The more the differentiation is reduced...

Totally agree. It is a paradigm shift. While I do wish for the old days I fully accept they are not returning. Given that reality, as a fan I will decide if I still have much if any interest in college football. It’s certainly a diminished interest and it will show in my attendance and...

Your assuming the kids care about that. I don't think many do and it's perfectly logical that they don't given the behavior they witness from everyone else. Two years ago FSU crapped all over the Sugar Bowl. ND just bowed out of a bowl this season. Kiffen just left his team that was entering...

Folks can analyze this all they want, but this is not a UCONN problem this is a college football problem. These players are young and they are simply behaving based on what they observe. Coaches, athletic departments, conferences and the NCAA have made in very clear that you look out for your...

If Evers intentionally avoided playing in our bowl I couldn't possibly understand the logic. Kid needs exposure and live game action. Why would a program pick him up if he intentionally avoided that game? FCS maybe......

BL, thank you for your 241s. I would expand the quote above to college football in general. It’s seriously broken and it’s ignoring its customer……the fan. What’s going on now is unsustainable on many fronts. I’m still a UCONN and college football fan. Do I attend as many games or watch as...