I've been in Blue for about 6 years, but there was a time where Red or Brown (One my buddies had an RV fit for a n 80's hair band) was the norm. We hopped on the shuttle and two stops later, we were at the take off end of the runway.
I'd have cold water only in the visiting locker room for this one, if I had my way!!!
Hopefully we've been practicing outside, for a while now.
We're rebuilding a program. Without a doubt. We have to identify our strengths and what can be built on, and Rentschler field as a home advantage - especially in Nov, and Dec - it's just got to be something we build on in this conference, with 4 teams in Texas and Florida, Memphis. Half the teams in this league, are not going to be well prepared for playing in New England, Connecticut winter weather. Got to bring out the spirit of TJ Weist. Short sleeves in the cold and wet.
I don't know - I've got a good feeling about things again. The September day against Stony Brook? Hell to play football in - as far as I'm concerned. Playing when it's 45 degrees out, a little windy and wet? IDK - sounds like UCONN football to me. I want that identity back. I want the hard hitting UCONN football team that's going to bring the wood on both sides of the ball, and I want opposing teams to come to Rentschler, and leave with a loss, and knowing that it's going to be hard to win here.
DIaco is Jersey kid. We've got lots of cold weather kids on this team. The confines of Rentschler field, in November? A Florida team on tap? Never a better time for Diaco to lead this program out on the home field and start establishing the winning again. Hopefully, the afternoon will be just a bit sunny, so that the shade comes in over the tower, and their starters are freezing their nuts off, when they're not playing, while we get to stay warm in the sun, when the starters aren't on the field.
Got to re-establish home field advantage. Take what the geography gives you and use it to your advantage. I'd have cold water only in the visiting locker room for this one, if I had my way!!!
Wife and I just picked up 2 more tickets from a girl in my wife's office at UConn. She's telling me a lot of people in the office are not using their tickets due to the weather. I told her to grab all the tickets she can and we'll find some people to go (even if I have to round up some of my UMass buddies). Don't worry...they know the rules...no UMass gear and no being obnoxious!!
Speaking of UMass gear, you will see my tent there. I've got the sides and a super heater so if you can suffer the indignity of standing under a UMass tent, come on in, warm up, and have a cocktail. Wife already told me that she wants a UConn tent for Christmas so this will be the only year you will have to see mine!
Wife and I just picked up 2 more tickets from a girl in my wife's office at UConn. She's telling me a lot of people in the office are not using their tickets due to the weather. I told her to grab all the tickets she can and we'll find some people to go (even if I have to round up some of my UMass buddies). Don't worry...they know the rules...no UMass gear and no being obnoxious!!
Speaking of UMass gear, you will see my tent there. I've got the sides and a super heater so if you can suffer the indignity of standing under a UMass tent, come on in, warm up, and have a cocktail. Wife already told me that she wants a UConn tent for Christmas so this will be the only year you will have to see mine!
