Any word on a new HC @ UConn yet?

[huskymedic]

 

[JMick]

If we get Big XIId by Candle then whoever keeps talking to the media from the athletic department needs to go bye bye

 

[Husky15]

 

[jostar1]

What does "Done" mean? Done for UConn or done for Tulane?

 

[YearoftheHusky]

In 3 years we could find ourselves in a ACC conference that looks more like the old Big East than the current ACC. And with BC, Cuse, Pitt, Miami, VT and UConn all lobbying to have the basketball tournament moved to MSG that should passify even the most die-hard BBall only fan. To me that would be the best possible outcome for UConn. Now, bring in a HC that can make the football program attractive enough for the ACC to bite.

The grammar alone tells me that’s not legit. Or I hope it’s not for the sake of journalism.

 

[jostar1]

He posted this. By the way, this is not the real Pat Forde. I don't know who this guy is.

 

[UCFBfan]

Not good news for us

Annnndddd there’s the kick in the nuts that we all should have known was coming when this news was first said. As soon as there was a BUT in the hiring article, you all had to know it would go wrong for us….

 

[mikeinmanila]

Let's hope Candle doesn't want to be somebody's second choice. Either way, it'll tell us alot about Candle.

As a career decision, it's always better to go to a place where you are BOTH wanted and needed.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Hearing that LSU student newspaper saying Baker flipped again and is going to be the Tulane HC...

Per Gemini AI:
Here's the background on why you likely thought he was staying at LSU:

• Initial Reports: Early reports and rumors suggested that new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin was making a strong push to retain Baker and that Baker might ultimately stay in Baton Rouge despite the interest from Tulane.
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• High-Profile Job: Baker was the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the country at LSU, and the Tigers were willing to match competitive salaries to keep him.

However, the final decision was a move to become a head coach at his alma mater.

• Head Coaching Opportunity: The chance to become a head coach is a major career promotion.
• Alumnus Factor: Baker played linebacker at Tulane from 2000-2004, making it a homecoming for him and his family.
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• Final Outcome: Despite LSU's efforts to keep him, Baker ultimately accepted the job to become the head coach of the Tulane Green Wave.

It was a tough decision with a lot of conflicting reporting up until the final announcement!

link?

 

[Jimdish255]

So will I be watching the Lehigh game tomorrow or not?

 

[UconNate]

Jason Tyler Candle (born November 12, 1979) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach at the University of Connecticut, a position he has held since December 2025. Candle was the head coach at Toledo prior, had been an assistant at Toledo from 2009 to 2025, and was previously a coach at Mount Union from 2003 to 2008. He played as a wide receiver at Mount Union and Geneva.

Source: UConn to hire Jason Candle as next head coach

A source told Erin Connolly that UConn will hire Jason Candle as their next head football coach.

www.wfsb.com

 

[huskyblooz]

Until AD Dave makes it official, I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[JetsUC93]

Hope it’s True.

 

[mikeinmanila]

Tried to confirm but the latest looks like he's staying at LSU

link?

Upon further digging, it looks like nothing was signed with Tulane. Despite the AI results, it looks like the situation changed back to LSU in the last hour.

 

[TheDrifter75]

It looks like he’s burning the candle at both ends north and south

 

[mikeinmanila]

We probably won't know for sure for another 24 hours. In AD David Benedict we trust.

 

[Travelman6]

What if he added a nice incentive like "if we get into a p4 while you're here, 5 million bonus"

Because that'd very likely mean UConn and their fball hire are kicking butt in that case, money well spent.

 

[Travelman6]

The Sun Belt was earning less in 2016 and 2017 when he lost to Appalachian State. He's also lost 12 games as a favorite in the last 5 years.


Who's the one that does not watch football again?

You mean under dogs win games some times? Who woulda thunk it.

 

[CTpessimist]

UConn Careers

jobs.hr.uconn.edu

Does head coach get posted elsewhere? 3 assistant jobs added yesterday but not head!

 

[baileyhuski]

* if * this is real, great hire for UConn, the type of hire that tells you we're very serious about football

 

[Patman]

yeah, I see a lot of jumping to conclusions... clearly they interviewed him but until UConn releases a press release or posts the HC position internally or whatnot I'm not assuming anything

 

[firstnline]

Well the thing we have to watch out for is presser, If Candle is indeed our next coach I would expect the announcement at a presser probably Monday or Tuesday, We'll have to wait and see. Patman you beat to it by 30 seconds. Haha.

 

[Stinger92860]

Jason Tyler Candle (born November 12, 1979) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach at the University of Connecticut, a position he has held since December 2025. Candle was the head coach at Toledo prior, had been an assistant at Toledo from 2009 to 2025, and was previously a coach at Mount Union from 2003 to 2008. He played as a wide receiver at Mount Union and Geneva.

Source: UConn to hire Jason Candle as next head coach

A source told Erin Connolly that UConn will hire Jason Candle as their next head football coach.

www.wfsb.com

Those site changes were rolled back. We need to wait for an official announcement from AD David Benedict. Until then, enjoy the weekend or hit refresh every 5 minutes.

 

[ktuck911]

UConn Careers

jobs.hr.uconn.edu

Does head coach get posted elsewhere? 3 assistant jobs added yesterday but not head!

I'm glad the state of CT didn't do that for the HC gig. I know we do things different here, but, geesh, let's get out if our own way...follow NCAA Football protocol with HC hires... just make it known up front instead.

 

[gioff2323]

we'll need a new thread if he is in fact our man

Not A Candle in the Wind?