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Any word on a new HC @ UConn yet?

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Magic32 said:
I think that even the most diehard UConn/Big East hoop fans now realize that the conference is on a downward slide and that basketball needs a power conference and football is the ticket to get there.
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And there's no reason to believe we couldn't still schedule games with former Big East teams which we certainly would given our proximity. It's almost as as if some fans are willing to sacrifice the future of both sports for a combination of nostalgia and exclusivity. We are doing great in basketball but the path is narrowing and the conference games becoming less interesting. The league as a whole seems to be on a slow slide and that should be a wakeup call for those stuck in the past. The past is a great place to visit but you can't live there without a diagnosis.
 
businesslawyer said:
I think the argument on the other side is more complicated than you’re pretending. Many — certainly I — think our level of P-4 opponents — teams that are usually in the bottom half of their conferences — is totally appropriate. Where many want the schedule upgraded is starting to play at least some G-5 teams that are spread through the Top 100, as opposed to the truly dog poop we’ve played the last two years. That’s not knocking what has been done to date — we were digging ourselves out of a UMass sized hole. But going forward, if we want to truly be one of the more powerful G-5 teams, we have to play and beat the more powerful G-5 teams
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I agree but also you need to consider that sometimes these things are a bit unpredictable. Take Old Dominion on next season’s schedule. Last 4 years they were 3-9, 6-7, 5-7, 9-3. Or Air Force. They had 9 consecutive winning seasons prior to 2024. Now 2 losing ones. Which ODU or Air Force teams do we play? In the portal era it’s tougher to predict performance in future years. Or as they say, past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
 
Hskies4Ever said:
I’ve said since the outset that I want a guy with NFL experience that he can sell to kids as leverage to get to the League.

Sammis has put linemen into the NFL every year he’s been here. I would say I would consider him an exception in my eyes.

Still don’t think he’s my top choice, but I wouldn’t be opposed. I definitely have questions about him as a “CEO,” and only Dave can measure that, but we could certainly do worse.
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Sammis' appearance gives me Parcells vibes.
If only.......
Don't think I've ever heard him talk except the brief video someone posted about the dinner the other night. The players seemed interested and engaged so that may be a sign he has their respect.
He's also succeeded in progressively more challenging jobs.
Running a program is a big jump though so my guess is DB needs to be convinced GS can make the next jump. Hiring the right people is the biggest challenge any manager has today........but it's crucial DB gets it right as the long term implications for UConn hang in the balance.
 
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Gburyhusky said:
Likely a calculated leak by Smith's agent to leverage someone (probably Penn State). Obvious concerns are (1) Memphis is perceived as a better job and (2) he's a PA lifer, so if he has any success doubt he stays in CT.
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I am assuming as long as we are a non-P4 school, we'll either lose good coaches who are upwardly mobile or be stuck with bad ones. Until we join a P4, that's our coaching reality for football.
 
With Campbell to Penn State, seems like Smith could actually happen. I think there’s reason for optimism with that, mainly in that players will come here. Portal has changed everything in CFB, rosters flip & talent is available, need a guy who can manage it & get players here. Mora helped UConn a ton: he set the foundation for spending, operations etc & he really started winning once he got talent in the door. He didn’t all the sudden become a better coach: he had Skyler Bell & Joey F to win him games now. UConn’s goal should be to be the more talented team against its schedule outside of the P4 teams. Coaching obviously matters but I want a guy who can pull talent.
 
weyuo said:
The basketball fans are paranoid about going anywhere but the Big East no matter how it effects the football program. So I think his point was they would see the football program die before they would leave the Big East again. Even though the Big East isn't what it used to be. They would wine about team travel(in the Big 12) even though they have to travel to Nebraska and Wisconsin now. And that will make any football coach either pass on UConn or always have their antenna searching for a new gig.
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I don't know if paranoid is the right word, but I do think there is an irrational association with being in the big east as being the basis for our basketball success.

That said, I don't particularly mind it because there are enough road games that are easy commutes.
 
CCSUblue said:
It means literally nothing. Especially when that coach wasn't a target for UConn.
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How do you not know DB did not reach out to him? The hiring process has been kept very close to the vest so far,
 
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The Smith idea is growing on me, especially if we can retain Sammis. The expectation would be a quick and impressive infusion of talent. However, if that doesn’t happen, we’ll all be in rebellion in 75 days or so.

If he can’t bring the talent, we’ll be wishing we had Cahill.
 
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There are like 20 Assistant positions so any number could be available. start the clock!

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giddyup said:
If what worked in the past has no applicability and this year we are ranked at 41, and another poster said it would impossible to be a top 40 program, we arrive at the same place … there is no factual basis for the contention, quite the opposite. If you want to argue it costs too much money, at least you have some articulable basis to object to the program, but few do because it’s a very slippery slope.
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Being ranked 41, is not having the 41st best program
 
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At the risk of officially overanalyzing, they may have picked our next HC or at least know what's for dinner. 🙃
 
JwittersPAC said:
How do you not know DB did not reach out to him? The hiring process has been kept very close to the vest so far,
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huskymedic said:
How about listing a few of the reasons…
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Seems like a darn good hire that they were able to secure quickly. He has a stellar reputation as a recruiter--and certainly brings a lot of credibility given his role and success at Ohio State. Time will tell, but that hire was done quickly for a coach that is in demand.

I think it speaks very highly of USF and the perception of their program. When conference realignment happens again, they are going to be a problem--new on campus stadium, location and right now, stability.
 
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