Bowl Game Post Game Thread

[RSTuthill]

They can’t do any worse than the ACC slugs that have been reffing our games.

Speaking of which, where was today's crew from? For the first two thirds of the game we were remarking that they could not be ACC.

 

[Kolumbo]

I think the contiguous part went away when BIG grabbed USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon. What’s next grab Wyoming and Idaho.

Colorado and either Arizona or ASU would fix that. I thought Texas would be better suited to the big but things still somewhat made sense before it went to the SEC. Then it all went sideways.

 

[RSTuthill]

The Team went home in Academy buses with a big police escort, did they not?

 

[AllHusky]

Speaking of which, where was today's crew from? For the first two thirds of the game we were remarking that they could not be ACC.

Mountain West I believe

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Mountain West I believe

Correct, MWC refs

 

[BlueWolf25]

Mountain West I believe

Let’s hire them for our home games next year lol

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

the 2025 schedule looks promising -
home - Central, Ball State, FIU, UAB, Duke, UMass
away - Syracuse, Delaware, Buffalo, Rice

Delete UMass (their decision)

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

The refs just walked past me in the hotel lobby. Told 'em "Good game, gentlemen. Take the rest of the day off"

2 Exceptions:
1. UNC PI Helen Keller would have called,
2. Mora’s missed TO request

Otherwise, solid job by neutral MWC refs

 

[Flandog]

Wow! Great day all around. Atmosphere from the T ride in through the entire game was fantastic. Big crowd. Loud. Nice to see UConn Nation turn out in force. So proud of this team. I really wish there was a "next week" to keep this feeling rolling. To all the players and coaches a heartfelt thank you. Kind of feels like the weight of the last 10 years or so has been lifted.

And a shout out to my kids. It's nice to share this experience with them. Doesn't happen every day. Hung around Boston for a few hours after the game. Hit a few spots. They even bought the old man dinner. A great day indeed.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Watching game at my in laws in indiana:

..."I didn't know uconn football was good?"

Proper response:

“Yup, undefeated against Notre Dame and Touchdown Jesu/s

 

[Alum86]

It was obvious Rosa wasn't in a groove. Ran too hard in to every hole instead of letting play develop.
Regardless, he starts the off-season #3 on RB depth chart and that's a good thing for RB depth.

Yes. He has banged into his blockers in past games. He obviously was hyped today and tried to outrun his blockers. Still, a gamer.

 

[uconnfan68]

I think the contiguous part went away when BIG grabbed USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon. What’s next grab Wyoming and Idaho.

That’s the nothing part.

 

[storrsroars]

Delete UMass (their decision)

Don't really mind losing that one at end of year (11/29). Concerned about filling the big hole in October - both 10/18 and 10/25 both open, as is 11/14. Need two games. I'd guess one of the Oct dates would be a bye week.

P4s still needing a 4th OOC game: Pitt, SMU, Stanford, Notre Dame. You can also add Oregon St. and Washington St.

Other FBS: Kennesaw St., Air Force, So. MIssissippi, Louisiana-Monroe.

 

[HCCForever]

It was obvious Rosa wasn't in a groove. Ran too hard in to every hole instead of letting play develop.
Regardless, he starts the off-season #3 on RB depth chart and that's a good thing for RB depth.

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

 

[AllHusky]

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

Posters keep suggesting him as a slot receiver/back. Genius in my mind

 

[Skiblets]

Posters keep suggesting him as a slot receiver/back. Genius in my mind

People forget Victor played QB in high school
Then was being recruited by schools as a slot receiver. People who criticize him as an RB don’t realize how few carries he’s had taking a handoff in the last six years

 

[CJasmer]

That’s the nothing part.

That was a joke.

 

[gsmooth]

Don't really mind losing that one at end of year (11/29). Concerned about filling the big hole in October - both 10/18 and 10/25 both open, as is 11/14. Need two games. I'd guess one of the Oct dates would be a bye week.

P4s still needing a 4th OOC game: Pitt, SMU, Stanford, Notre Dame. You can also add Oregon St. and Washington St.

Other FBS: Kennesaw St., Air Force, So. MIssissippi, Louisiana-Monroe.

I know FBsschedules.com have schedules for every FBS team for the next few years.How are you able to find these teams that have vacancies in these dates so quickly? Is there a certain link within FBSschedules.com where you type dates or something?

 

[CTMike]

Hey CTMike!!!

I've missed you, bro. Hope all is well. It's been a really great day...

Likewise man. Still around, just not posting as much… picking spots to get to games. Glad to be at this one!!

 

[KryHavok]

In Europe, so didn't get a chance to watch the game (though I set my Comcast to record it, hopefully). Saw the results around midnight local time and was sooo frigging pumped!!! Headed to the BY to get your reactions. What a great present for this team!

 

[ecasadoSBU]

[NC is the largest state without a BiG or SEC school.
It also gets the BiG closer to recruiting hubs and future population growth. Traditional BiG country is a declining share of population, wealth, etc]

Wouldn't that be New York?

 

[storrsroars]

I know FBsschedules.com have schedules for every FBS team for the next few years.How are you able to find these teams that have vacancies in these dates so quickly? Is there a certain link within FBSschedules.com where you type dates or something?

"Quickly" is not an accurate description. I just clicked on each team and looked if there was less than 4 OOC games (3 in case of B12 and B1G) scheduled for 2025. And I didn't check if open dates lined up with ours.

 

[RSTuthill]

Mountain West I believe

Ah. G5. That says a lot.

 

[RSTuthill]

In Europe, so didn't get a chance to watch the game (though I set my Comcast to record it, hopefully). Saw the results around midnight local time and was sooo frigging pumped!!! Headed to the BY to get your reactions. What a great present for this team!

The fact that it happened at FENWAY just amplified the heck out of it. New England's baseball shrine. I personally followed the same path as DKG from Ebbetts Field to Fenway in 1967. This felt like The Impossible Dream year.

 

[BugsyCT]

Half the Fans were about 10-15 minutes late getting into seats. But it's a timing improvement over the Rent

Apples and oranges though. 11am kickoff, many fans traveling in to Boston that morning on a busy Mass Pike, or parking in unfamiliar areas or riding the T, etc. Not all of us frequent Fenway nor the surrounding areas much. All things considered, the fans were awesome yesterday!

The fan bus charters got there a little late, but were packed and incredibly convenient. Props to UConn for arranging them.