Blauds: UConn / BC all but official

[Doggie Style]

I think the UConn fanbase is showing it's colors quite well this season. I know that's not what you were saying, but attendance has been a nice surprise this year, even without considering the unattractive schedule. Things are trending up.

I agree.

 

[BlueDogs]

Warde haters are going to run out of things to bitch about if we ever get in a P5.

I've been Warde hater, but this is no denying this is a real accomplishment worth saluting as a job well done.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Looked at the Navy schedule for next year and they don't have a game scheduled for Sept 10th. Also we do play them on the road so that fits. Believe it or not I sent an email to Warde this morning thanking him for his work on BC game and requesting to do whatever he can to get the Navy game on Sept 10th. I realize he may not have a great amount of input. My wife thinks I am a dope and childish for sending email ( She may be right) but I figured it can't hurt.

Anyone else as dopey and childish as I, please free to fire him an email.

Great job Joe!

I'll do the same. That would be by far the best way to fill in the void.

 

[gioff23]

I saw the Idea mentioned.... Uconn vs BC basketball Thursday night.... Uconn vs BC Hockey Friday night.... Uconn vs BC Football Saturday..... best 2 out of 3 gets some trophy.

The trophy has been named and agreed upon already

It's the Bloomin' Thaw Trophy, sponsored by Outback

11 years in the waiting (12 between games)

 

[uconndogs]

I hope this is all for real. Just great to play meaningful regional games. Great for both programs and fan bases. We should see great attendance at both venues as well.

Hoops should follow as well. UCONN, UMASS and BC should all play each other each season.

 

[huskypantz]

I know I'm in the minority, but I would love to play Rutgers again. Hate their fans and program (in all sports) with a passion.

I kind of enjoy their fans and I like playing them. There is a decent amount of comedy involved, a few solid posters and the irrational exuberance of the sleeping giant bandwagon. I wish we had developed a rivalry game with them.

 

[huskypantz]

Great job Joe!

I'll do the same. That would be by far the best way to fill in the void.

Spot on guys. The AD has actually listened to us over the past several years. We're not just UConn football fans, we're the most knowledgeable, best-looking, wealthiest and funniest UConn football fans so our opinions matter more.

 

[sub legacy]

In my mind, there's no reason why this ultimately couldn't become the FBS equivalent of Harvard/Yale (in time). Would love if it became the New England equivalent to Michigan/Ohio State. Matter of fact, they should both haul @•• and join the B1G at the first chance.

 

[ucjoet]

Spot on guys. The AD has actually listened to us over the past several years. We're not just UConn football fans, we're the most knowledgeable, best-looking, wealthiest and funniest UConn football fans so our opinions matter more.

If by some chance we do get Navy next Sept 10th. I will organize a tailgate party for all Boneyarders. A group of 20 or more ( from Bristol area) will be heading to Annapolis whatever the date may be. But if it is on Sept 10th. we get a Boneyard tailgate and we invite Mr Warde Manuel.

Two things I want from Warde . (1) Sept 10th ,2016 football game at Navy (least important) (2) A Big 10 ( or I will take an ACC) invite. If he does this, I agree with Sue H, that he would be a superstar in my eyes

 

[UconnMICK]

Apologies if this has already been posted. From Dez...

This is what the eight-game series looks like:

2016: UConn at BC (Nov. 19)
2017: BC at UConn (Nov. 18)
2018: UMass at UConn
2019: UConn at UMass, Gillette Stadium
2020: UMass at UConn
2021: UConn at UMass, Gillette Stadium
2022: UConn at BC
2023: BC at UConn

 

[J187Money]

I love it, and I proposed this very idea to someone influential in our athletic dept over drinks, right after UConn to HE was announced (so, you're welcome everybody...because I am sure nobody else ever thought of this ). Make it an all sports series/weekend. All games in Boston one year, Hartford the next. I suggested Hockey Friday night, Football Saturday, and Hoops Sunday (to give them more than 24 hours to switch from hockey to hoops at the HCC and Conte Forum). Not sure if that will actually happen, but it could be a lot of fun if it did. Make it an annual affair.

I think they should schedule all of the games at the same time and call it the Freescooter Cup.

 

[ucjoet]

Getting back to our Sept 10th open date for 2016. Unless current scheduled games are changed ( which is possible ) , it looks like we either have a bye week or we play Navy away. Our OOC games are

9/3 Maine,
9/17 Virginia,
9/24 Syracuse
11/19 BC.


Of the 4 AAC away games we play , only Navy has an open date. The others are scheduled to play the following.

ECU - NC State
USF - Northern Illinois
UHOU - Lamar

So unless something changes it looks like the only 2 possiblitys are a bye week or a road trip to Navy. I am rooting big time for a road trip to Annapolis.

 

[huskypantz]

Bye week would be dumb. AAC better step up.

 

[ucjoet]

Bye week would be dumb. AAC better step up.

Yes , I can't see having a bye week so early. Also don't think they would schedule a home AAC game, and have first 4 games at home. Makes total sense to play Navy that weekend away. Especially since they have an open date . We will have to wait and see.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Getting back to our Sept 10th open date for 2016. Unless current scheduled games are changed ( which is possible ) , it looks like we either have a bye week or we play Navy away. Our OOC games are

9/3 Maine,
9/17 Virginia,
9/24 Syracuse
11/19 BC.


Of the 4 AAC away games we play , only Navy has an open date. The others are scheduled to play the following.

ECU - NC State
USF - Northern Illinois
UHOU - Lamar

So unless something changes it looks like the only 2 possiblitys are a bye week or a road trip to Navy. I am rooting big time for a road trip to Annapolis.

On the field the problem with Navy is prepping to deal with their damn Triple Option, which drives every very good teams nuts - see ND. Having a week off to prepare for Navy's offense is helpful or even the week after to get the defense re-set for a 'normal' pro or spread offense.