Coach Candle Introductory Press Conference 12/8/25 @1230. Streamed live on UConn+

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[rich1122]

Red pants = Snake Oil Salesman

He has never recovered professionally.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Anyone know where to find it on UConn+? It looks like Fox61 is gonna be live streaming on YouTube at least

Don't see it anywhere on UConn+.

Amateurish.

 

[Devland]

There is a link on wfsb.com

 

[BugsyCT]

eek, no sound

 

[Devland]

There is a link on wfsb.com

It is also on WWAX

 

[huskymedic]

 

[storrsroars]

Glad to see Simka still has the Dee Snyder hairdo.

Who is the guy speaking after Simka?

Bring on Benedict, please.

 

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[Kolumbo]

DB just called out Daniel Parker personally

 

[HuskyFan16]

10 hours of driving in CT… so what did he do with the remaining 2 hours after sitting in traffic in Stamford?

 

[huskymedic]

 

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[jdb50]

We actually have a mic when reporters ask questions.

 

[uconnfan68]

Missed a minute or so of his talk, but A+ for what I heard.

 

[Jetskies]

watching the press conference rn... i like candle so far.
for those of you who know his track record better... do you guys see him as a guy purely using UConn as a quick, 2-year stepping stone to his P4 gig? or does he seem to be someone who may desire to have (and sustain) success here with us?

I know he did many years at toledo, which I like.

 

[KryHavok]

He spoke graciously of our ex-coach, our program, and gave gratitude to Toledo for the opportunities they afforded him. Seems humble, a good man. I do wish him much (and looong) success with us. Welcome Coach Candle.

 

[CTBballfan243]

I am concerned, no word of energy vampires, or anything of the sort.

 

[husky429]

DB mentioning that he showed the family all around because they "want someone who wants to be in Connecticut" didn't seem accidental.

His ability to retain players is a big deal. We're still gonna be a breeding ground for P2/4 talent, but if we can even just get a couple guys a year to stay that would otherwise leave, we're going to be a lot better team for it.

He talked about building community... not sure that's something Mora could ever do. It would be great to see us doing a ton of summer events, camps, etc.

 

[Windham4th]

Media lobbed some softballs... but he did Pasqualoni proud with the CT High Schools plan

 

[Skiblets]

Confident. Focused. Well spoken. Gracious. All business. Great start to his tenure

 

[husky429]

watching the press conference rn... i like candle so far.
for those of you who know his track record better... do you guys see him as a guy purely using UConn as a quick, 2-year stepping stone to his P4 gig? or does he seem to be someone who may desire to have (and sustain) success here with us?

I know he did many years at toledo, which I like.

Not sure there's an answer to that unless you're in Candle's inner-circle. 16 years at Toledo with plenty of opportunities to leave is a good sign though. And if he leaves in 4 years after some 8, 9, 10 win seasons? Hard to complain about that.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So far so good.