Bowl Game Post Game Thread

[Stinger92860]

Well how about that? Was hoping for more scoring in the 2nd half, but a 9 win season - well done! Super happy for the team and for the fans!! Proud of the team!!!

Enjoyed the comment early in the 2nd half from one of the announcers - "a pair of blue blood basketball schools going at it on the football field", or something like that...

Who was the other blue blood basketball school?

 

[UCan3]

Need to land a passing QB. A must.

Yes, Joe F. was good enough for us to open up the run game - especially the 1st half.

Evers showed why he comes off the bench - I think his role could be similar next year.

We need to have a passing attack, agreed!

Cole Welliver - would love to see him get a shot.

 

[F101Voodoo]

Well, now maybe they offer us membership in ACC. We beat their cornerstone program in basketball and now football. Membership offer now or drop BC and let the Huskies take their place.

Financially it may be too costly to “drop” BC or any team. Not sure what their rules are though.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Locked on UConn finally admitted UConn did well

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Well, now maybe they offer us membership in ACC. We beat their cornerstone program in basketball and now football. Membership offer now or drop BC and let the Huskies take their place.

Touchdown is totally right!

 

[jostar1]

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-upset-occurs-in-bowl-game-at-historic-stadium-on-saturday

"For years, UConn has been overlooked in college football, but under Mora's leadership, the program has emerged as a legitimate program, building something special."

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'll be curious to see how Wasabi did in attendance and TV ratings against Pinstripe Bowl.

 

[F101Voodoo]

I have serious personal reasons to be very happy that UCONN football ended this season on a very good and positive note. If the men’s BB team is at least competitive e.g. makes it to the final four this year that will make my UCONNuear.

 

[MKH2317]

Finally got a chance to write. What a game! The Huskies stomped the Tar outta those Heels! Simply dominant, no other way to say it. I think we played the clock game in the second half- UNC found a little burst but they were simply outmatched overall. Could have been way worse for the Heels.

Someone on the Yard theorized that Belichick’s absence today was because he knew what was about to happen. I think that theory was accurate. What a win for this program and for the fans that have been waiting almost a decade and a half to return to our old glory. Go Huskies!! Can’t wait for 2025!!

 

[ucp990411]

In person, really amazing experience. Was dubious about fenway as a football venue, totally wrong about it. Atmosphere and crowd was great. Would recommend that we get a tie in contract with fenway going forward as I doubt we can find a better bowl spot for us.

We will do better than Fenway

 

[CTBasketball]

What a day.

 

[Skiblets]

Beer stands were running out. UConn nation showed up in multiple ways !

 

[Jetskies]

Would recommend that we get a tie in contract with fenway going forward as I doubt we can find a better bowl spot for us.

* Pinstripe has entered the chat *

 

[BugsyCT]

I'll be curious to see how Wasabi did in attendance and TV ratings against Pinstripe Bowl.

Pinstripe - 30,062
Wasabi - 27,900 (looked like more)

 

[BugsyCT]

Fenway Bowl results/attendance:

 

[Milo65]

Fenway looked packed! There were a couple of empty sections where tickets were not sold. Everywhere else was packed. Heavy UConn crowd!

 

[Travelman6]

Amazing season and so close to 11-2. (Would have loved that cuse game!) Still, this season SHOULD turn some (b12) heads, especially with that attendance.

 

[ctchamps]

MSG: UConn South
Fenway Park: UConn North

 

[UCTitleTown]

Well done.

And the Patriots were playing at home. Probably would have had more walk ups if not for that. Granted the Patriots stink and most Brady band wagoners have found new teams to root for.

 

[UCTitleTown]

MSG: UConn South
Fenway Park: UConn North

Wouldn't it be East?

 

[huskymedic]

Fenway looked packed! There were a couple of empty sections where tickets were not sold. Everywhere else was packed. Heavy UConn crowd!

Some good crowd shots within:

 

[LoyalFanCT]

comment I took from the ACC fan site:
ACC Bowl Games Open Thread.
Man, losing to UConn will be a new low for Tar Heels.

Here is another comment from our friends on the ACC fan site:

RE: ACC Bowl Games Open Thread.
Welp, I think UConn passed the audition. We need more teams in the ACC that win bowl games.

 

[Mike75]

Great job by Mora. One of the best coaching performances in the country. I thought this team was dissapointing (especially after the Duke game) but he got them better every week. Well deserved extension and momentum going into 2025.

Also, can we stop the talk about ACC teams like UNC and UVA heading to the SEC/B1G super conference? Just not based in reality. UConn will be in the ACC before that happens.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Great job by Mora. One of the best coaching performances in the country. I thought this team was dissapointing (especially after the Duke game) but he got them better every week. Well deserved extension and momentum going into 2025.

Also, can we stop the talk about ACC teams like UNC and UVA heading to the SEC/B1G super conference? Just not based in reality. UConn will be in the ACC before that happens.

Mike is right. Wouldn't surprise me that UConn may get an offer from ACC soon, especially if they think the B12 may try to grab them first.

 

[BlueWolf25]

Fenway looked packed! There were a couple of empty sections where tickets were not sold. Everywhere else was packed. Heavy UConn crowd!

It was a fantastic turnout on our side. Crowd was breaking out into UConn chants every few minutes, we totally took over the stadium. Awesome experience!

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Congrats to the student-athletes, coach, program and the fan base!!!

Great day to be a fan of CONNECTICUT football!!

This program is firmlt on an upward trajectory. Excited for the 2025 season!!!

 

[UDann]

I kept thinking it would be great if we could have this crew for every game against the ACC.

To be clear they did miss a pass interference call. Just saying…

 

[Travelman6]

Great job by Mora. One of the best coaching performances in the country. I thought this team was dissapointing (especially after the Duke game) but he got them better every week. Well deserved extension and momentum going into 2025.

Also, can we stop the talk about ACC teams like UNC and UVA heading to the SEC/B1G super conference? Just not based in reality. UConn will be in the ACC before that happens.

Uconn was DISAPPOINTING after Maryland, they were anything but in a close one AT Duke.

 

[UCFBfan]

What an amazing performance. The final score doesn't reflect how badly we dominated that game. Man, what a season. I said at the end of the season that the next evolution was to beat a few P4 teams, well here we go!!

Was kind of pissed that all they showed at the beginning was crap about the BB hire but UConn showed them that it was about them today.

What an amazing win and an awesome way for the outgoing Huskies to finish their careers!

I'm already itching for the spring!!!

 

[Mike75]

Uconn was DISAPPOINTING after Maryland, they were anything but in a close one AT Duke.

Duke played like crap and we couldn't beat them. It was there for the taking and UConn was sloppy and undisciplined. We win that game now.