Bowl Game Post Game Thread

[WrenchFan69]

That rocked

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Looking back on the 4 losses, didn't realize that only one was a blowout, and the other 3 were within one score. Pretty darn good.

I know its a small technicality.

But the win vs. South Carolina was in January 2010

 

[LoyalFanCT]

The ACC fan site had another comment about UConn possibly coming to the ACC, as a way to help in the conference in basketball and football. Here it is

The ACC needs help in both sports, this is likely UConn's pinnacle of value coming off a Mbb championship and now a 9 win football season, if not now, then when?

 

[AllHusky]

post on B12 and ACC fansites, get that bidding war going!

 

[UCFBfan]

Football team got a huge ovation at the WBB game

 

[Vowelguy]

post on B12 and ACC fansites, get that bidding war going!

The idea that one game appreciably moves the needle is nutz.

It is another bullet point for the resume but nothing changes overnight.

 

[coachcap]

Just watched the replay from my DVR. During the 2nd half, North Carolina's interior linebacker made a great stop & the commentators said that his Mom had been a member of UConn's volleyball team & his Dad had played college ball at UConn. Ironic considering the outcome yesterday.

 

[Kolumbo]

The idea that one game appreciably moves the needle is nutz.

It is another bullet point for the resume but nothing changes overnight.

But it does nudge the needle. The only thing our independent football team can do is nudge the needle little by little. A Bowl Win over an ACC program moves the needle and if it doesn't, what's the point of even trying anymore.

check - winning season
check - bowl game
check - vs P4 opponent
check - WIN!

I am sick and tired of the moving goal posts. This bowl win moves the needle more than anything the football team has done in the past decade plus. Let's ride this win for everything it's worth.

 

[huskymedic]

Just watched the replay from my DVR. During the 2nd half, North Carolina's interior linebacker made a great stop & the commentators said that his Mom had been a member of UConn's volleyball team & his Dad had played college ball at UConn. Ironic considering the outcome yesterday.

LB Amare Campbell's dad was DE Marcus Campbell from Bloomfield (played under RE1.0).

 

[AllHusky]

The idea that one game appreciably moves the needle is nutz.

It is another bullet point for the resume but nothing changes overnight.

Do you really think that was a serious post? C'mon man, loosen up and have some fun! I'm just proud of the fact that I know what a GIF is and was able to find one that fit.

 

[Vowelguy]

Do you really think that was a serious post? .

Given what else is posted on this board, yes.

 

[ninety-nine]

I know its a small technicality.

But the win vs. South Carolina was in January 2010

Just to be technically accurate, it's "it's" a small technicality, not "its."

 

[dfrancis15]

LB Amare Campbell's dad was DE Marcus Campbell from Bloomfield (played under RE1.0).

They were discussing LB Beau Atkinson, whose father, Chris, played for Skip Holtz.

 

[UC1995]

I’m pretty sure they were talking about
Erika and Christopher Atkinson Hussain Beau is a linebacker. He was in the post game interview to coach kitchens. They moved down to North Carolina, which is probably why he ended up playing for them. He would’ve been a huge addition to this team.

And along those lines, their post comments he’s the only one that sounded like they just got beat the other two kept saying that you kinda did nothing special that they just could execute. Atkinson though knew you could tell that they just got beat by the better team.

 

[huskymedic]

They were discussing LB Beau Atkinson, whose father, Chris, played for Skip Holtz.

I’m pretty sure they were talking about Erika and Christopher Atkinson Hussain Beau is a linebacker. He was in the post game interview to coach kitchens. They moved down to North Carolina, which is probably why he ended up playing for them. He would’ve been a huge addition to this team.

Thanks for clarifying. I didn’t hear the actual convo - I just knew Amare’s dad was Marcus.

What are the odds - two former Huskies have kids playing LB on UNC?

 

[DoctorWho85]

Agree but he did have that nice 11 yard run. Such a tough kid and nice to see him back.

I still have thinn they should move Rosa to slot receiver. He can get yards after the catch and he would be a reliable pass catcher in screens and check downs

 

[RioDog]

Great game- great trip. Stayed at the Hilton Park Plaza Friday night, nice Italian dinner with the wife. Breakfast at the hotel on gameday. Took the E Green line by accident (didn't know any better), so went out of the way a couple of stops and had to double back. So, like many others, we were 15 minutes late. Missed the first field goal drive. Had great seats in field box 15 (except for the foul ball net- not sure why that was necessary). Crowd was AMAZING. Yelled too much- no voice today. As already mentioned by another poster, the cheer when the dude hijacked the mic was tremendous. Hope that's on video because it should be sent to every Power conference front office (and the BCU AD just for laughs). Stayed for the MVP's and the trophy presentation. Joe and Price highly deserving. Decided to forgo the crowds at the stadium bars- Green line back to the hotel. Hung around the Commons- beautiful night- Chinese dinner then pastries and coffee at Tatte overlooking the Commons. Perfect end to a fantastic day with my beautiful wife. Up Sunday morning, found a terrific Brazilian bakery in Somerville- Pastelaria de Somerville. Had coffee, pastel de queijo, bolinho de aipim, and an ENORMOUS biscoito de povilho:

Then headed home!

Hope there is a replay of the game- would like to be able to break down the play more.

Congrats to the players, coaches, and Husky nation for a great season. The stink of 10 years of suck is largely washed away.

Looking forward to even greater success from Coach Mora, and to planning our next bowl trip!

 

[gsmooth]

Storrs East is Providence after we took over that place last season in the final regular season game. There were UConn chants very audible on TV for the entire second half lol

I remember that. I was there at the AMP for that game and it was great hearing the jangling of car keys and the PC fans walking out in droves with about 11 minutes left in the game

 

[RSTuthill]

Btw, ESPN has the attendance at 27,900 which seems right to me.

 

[Stinger92860]

My nitpick was beer variety. Swill and IPAs were the only choices. Was flabbergasted that they didn't have a basic Sam Boston Lager, and that the Sam Adams Deck wasn't open.

I walked around and I thought I saw more choices.

 

[HCCForever]

Great game- great trip. Stayed at the Hilton Park Plaza Friday night, nice Italian dinner with the wife. Breakfast at the hotel on gameday. Took the E Green line by accident (didn't know any better), so went out of the way a couple of stops and had to double back. So, like many others, we were 15 minutes late. Missed the first field goal drive. Had great seats in field box 15 (except for the foul ball net- not sure why that was necessary). Crowd was AMAZING. Yelled too much- no voice today. As already mentioned by another poster, the cheer when the dude hijacked the mic was tremendous. Hope that's on video because it should be sent to every Power conference front office (and the BCU AD just for laughs). Stayed for the MVP's and the trophy presentation. Joe and Price highly deserving. Decided to forgo the crowds at the stadium bars- Green line back to the hotel. Hung around the Commons- beautiful night- Chinese dinner then pastries and coffee at Tatte overlooking the Commons. Perfect end to a fantastic day with my beautiful wife. Up Sunday morning, found a terrific Brazilian bakery in Somerville- Pastelaria de Somerville. Had coffee, pastel de queijo, bolinho de aipim, and an ENORMOUS biscoito de povilho:

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Then headed home!

Hope there is a replay of the game- would like to be able to break down the play more.

Congrats to the players, coaches, and Husky nation for a great season. The stink of 10 years of suck is largely washed away.

Looking forward to even greater success from Coach Mora, and to planning our next bowl trip!

There is a replay Monday the 30th on ESPN at 4AM

 

[JohnFSilver]

LB Amare Campbell's dad was DE Marcus Campbell from Bloomfield (played under RE1.0).

geez. Maybe he will transfer here. Marcus a good player back then.

 

[storrsroars]

There is a replay Monday the 30th on ESPN at 4AM

As opposed to the "You get one shot" thread, this is an area where old folks definitely have an advantage as we have to get up and pee anyway around then.

 

[RioDog]

As opposed to the "You get one shot" thread, this is an area where old folks definitely have an advantage as we have to get up and pee anyway around then.

Cannot deny that that particular thought crossed my mind.

 

[bdbdbdbd]

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I was surpised how smoothly it went for us, we were a late addition to the spectator roster. There was a pretty bad 3 car accident on the Mass Pike where we entered coming on from Rt 84 right at the service area. One car off into the center hill. Probably shortly after 8:30 AM or so. That was the only traffic we had and we purchased a parking pass online the night before, a short 5 minute walk.

Boston - If you go to Boston.com there isn't even a mention of the Fenway Bowl. Such a bizarre town.

Boston.com is a junk website started by the Boston Globe years ago. Not sure whether it's still connected with the Globe. The Globe actually had a good article on the game, both online and in the paper edition this morning. One of the most detailed college football game articles they've had in years.