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What kind payday could Benedict leaving here for Auburn mean for him??

This is gonna shake things up all across the country. If you’re the Big12 now you probably go raid the Mtn. West. Which then leaves the Mtn. West & C-USA the misfit toys. I say merge those two conferences into one super conference. Where it leaves UConn? Who knows. Does the ACC finally come...

The more and more we hear from this staff and others who have witnessed what we have here - it just further cements to me at least that Randy Edsall just wasn’t as interested in the job the 2nd go around. It was a retirement plan.

I agree 110% with that. Mora is well connected and brings an instant credibility back to UConn. Also his energy about this challenge is intense which is phenomenal. He knows this can work, and we can win here.

What’s nuts is like that 2010 roster almost all of those kids had shots in the NFL/tryouts/CFL, etc too.

Anyone heard any legit rumors on DC??

Thinking Mora keeps Spanos as DC, Mazzone as OC. What about these roles, can Mora bring in new talent for Football Operations, and Player Personnel Director for recruiting? Assuming yes, since looks like both the guys in the current staff are Randy hires.

Does anyone else think that maybe the news got leaked that UConn was going to name Mora HC, so AD Dave was forced to do that strange Zoom intro presser from Mora's lakehouse in Idaho? Or was that like on purpose? Seemed rushed kinda, and they mentioned they would do a official presser when he's...

He didn't want to lose the buyout he was being paid by UCLA... simple.

8... This one came out of total left field as no writer in the world had Mora's name on any open position's short list, but the more I've read on him the more I like it. Gives us a leader of the program with instant name recognition, and proven winner as a HC in both the NFL (Falcons & Seahawks)...

Here are my HC search prospects with their current salaries (in no particular order): Rhett Lashlee - Miami (FL) OC - $ (current salary not published, private University) Joe Moorhead - Oregon OC - $1.15M Will Healy - Charlotte HC - $775,000 Major Applewhite - South Alabama OC - $250,000 Kendal...

We'll be doing steaks, twice-baked jalapeno potatoes, and a bevy of apps (buffalo chicken dip, stuffed RI clams, garlic sausage bread) and of course beers!

I think a trophy NEEDS to be established between both states for this game. It’s actually called “The U Game” - so make it a big rivalry, special jersey patches, or helmet decals. Merch for fans.

We’re doing a Cowboy inspired menu: -Apps & Beers -Bison Stew w/ Garlic Bread -Bison Sliders w/ bacon, cheddar and bbq sauce -Mac & Cheese -Baked Beans (3 kinds of beans)

Wagu Steaks Wings Sasuage Beers & Boilermakers

Wow really?! They both have contracts through ‘22 even with a new HC starting? If true, that’s going to be another huge obstacle for filling this job. What HC is going to want to walk into a program where he can’t bring his own guys and build a staff?

What do we think Benedict’s budget will be here? $2M??

Here’s some of the possible names I’ve seen thrown around and their current salaries where they are this season: 1. Rhett Lashlee - Miami (FL) OC - $ (not public) 2. Joe Moorhead - Oregon OC - $1.15 M 3. Will Healy - Charlotte HC - $755,000 4. Major Applewhite - South Alabama OC - $250,000 5...

Wasn’t Kyle Flood at Rutgers a complete disaster??

God help us all if Don Brown or Al Golden is the route we’re going here.

I did. They’re very aggressive and super large. We’ll be lucky to score any points TBH.

Excuses and being OK with mediocrity which I always thought wasn’t OK with being an athletic program at the University of Connecticut. But guess I’m wrong?

Beyond the tailgating - which is always great, thought the single highlight of yesterday’s game was the cool intro video before the team ran out. Really awesome piece tying history from our programs past to today. Anyone happen to have a copy of it???

Nothing. This a great breakdown. All we need now is AD David Benedict to see this and make his move. Start the national search for a new head coach early.

You take this program to FCS again and you can count me out. No thanks, will start following a real FBS school. What a joke.

I honestly don’t even think it’s that he doesn’t know the Xs & Os of football anymore. He does - been in this profession too long to not. It’s that he’s stubborn and can’t connect to the kids to get them to play.

TRUTH. Only good thing he's done. Brought back Block C, and restored facilities (Burton/new Locker Room project). I’ll give him that. Always why I said Edsall should be like Director of Alumni Engagement or something since he’s got ties to the past of the program. Now idk tho reading some of the...

Agree, the parking was a mess at gate open at 7am. They had 2 years to get ready for this! Lol

The Board of Trustees and big time donors who influenced re-hiring Edsall are to blame here - who ever those donors are. How do we as fans get to them to influence their thinking on this program that it’s not year 2000 anymore. Time to go get someone who wants to build this thing and that...

I think AD David Benedict was told who he was allowed to choose for his next HC after Diaco was fired. No other reason you bring back Randy here. This was a pre-retirement gig for Randy to collect a great easy paycheck for a few years and then step aside. No way Benedict doesn’t have a short list of guys...

Don’t think you’re entirely off base with this, especially after a goose egg loss last week. If they can’t beat an FCS school at home, when theyve had 2 years to prepare, what are we even doing anymore? If I were AD I’d not only fire my HC after the game, but honestly re-evaluate the entire program.

No. That’s been talked about on here for years but to my knowledge never been accomplished. Also brought up the idea of BoneYard specific tailgate flags for frequent posters or something like that.

I think we just need a fresh face here. A total new coach would be best move. Start over. Build the program and get back to bowl games should be the goal. Get a young up and coming G5 coordinator OR FCS HC.

Hate how people think UConn Football ceased operations… that was only last season. Lol

Here’s what the Sons of Nutmeg crew will be making on Saturday. Doing a little breakfast and lunch pre-kick. Can’t wait! GO HUSKIES!!! Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza App: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Lunch: Grilled Kielbasa w/ Kraut on Rolls Beer Brats Scalloped Cheesy...