Colorado State is expected to make UConn coach Jim Mora the school’s next head coach.

[AllHusky]

best thing they ever did for us

Except they gave him back!!

 

[ZooCougar]

You’re making up and enemy to justify your position. Every UConn fan knows we need to get into a P4.

You would be surprised...

 

[BigTenFan]

What is Uconn budget to hire coach and staff? Will some money come from outside sources?

 

[FightOnCT]

The words sound good but what do they mean? What does "If I’m AD David Benedict, I’m throwing as much as I can to secure a good future for football next season." You mean throwing cash? Where is it coming from? You said you don't want sacrifices from basketball. And the problem is, it can't be short-term.

Money. I didn’t want sacrifices as far as straight up missing the tourney. I’m very superstitious, didn’t want to leave that part out 😅

 

[uconnbill]

Warde = Diaco
DB=RE2.0*
He was hamstrung by Ollie debacle and State $$ crisis

He also hired Mora, who got UConn back to where it should be, and then two-time National Champion coach Dan Hurley.
That makes up for the first two. One was on Calhoun, and the other was on what he was left by Warde

 

[AllHusky]

We need a coach who people respect now as that will accelerate the transition into a P4. Like a Belichick or an NFL coach like Steve Spagnuolo. But we are the Charlie Brown of football programs, and just when things look hopeful, the ball is pulled away

Spags?? Now that’s a thought! He coached at UConn as a young’un. Loved it until Tom Jackson sacrificed him in 1991. It was the first Def Coordinator job of his career I believe! Doubt we could afford him.

 

[buddy]

How is that measured? UConn has won 25 national championships since 1981. They have the two best basketball programs, the football team received some top 25 votes, the men's hockey team is ranked #12 in the country, the women's hockey team is ranked #8 in the country, the baseball team just ended their run of 6 straight tournament appearances, the softball team was in the tournament, both soccer programs are good again.

You're talking out of your rear end

When I say third tier, I simply mean, Not P2 which is the first tier, not P4 which is the second tier. It has nothing to do with success in the arena. If it did, the likes of BC, Cuse, Rutgers, etc would be jettisoned. I support all UConn sports. Whatever is on TV or streaming I watch. I am not being disrespectful, but the reality is that being in a power conference matters.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I am not sure that anyone has pointed this out, but Colorado is not exactly west coast. Maybe the more germane way to put it is that it is not the east coast.

One thing to add to this equation is that four of the schools in the new PAC are in California (also Oregon St & Washington St). He'll play two football games a year in California and likely one in either Washington or Oregon every year.

 

[buddy]

I am curious, why do you say that? Both hockey teams are doing great. Field hockey, baseball, other sports? I don't think 3rd tier is accurate. FB is clearly 2nd tier, but that fact is almost immaterial.

Not talking about performance, but status. Not P2, not P4, but next.

 

[JwittersPAC]

He also hired Mora, who got UConn back to where it should be, and then two-time National Champion coach Dan Hurley.
That makes up for the first two. One was on Calhoun, and the other was on what he was left by Warde

I think Dave gets too much credit for Mora hire. Mora contacted UConn saying he was interested in the job.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

According to the Knight Report, for FY2024, CSU spent 31MM on football. UConn 18MM. Big difference.

 

[RSTuthill]

Not talking about performance, but status. Not P2, not P4, but next.

You said overall. Your definition of status pertains to FB only and is performed based and thus revenue based. P2 or P4 are not terms relevant to basketball, hockey, or baseball for instance based on recent records. So I would push back on the word "overall".

 

[98Uconn]

Too late, isn't it. He is a step above UConn now.

Probably headed to UCLA if PSU passes on him.

 

[RSTuthill]

One thing to add to this equation is that four of the schools in the new PAC are in California (also Oregon St & Washington St). He'll play two football games a year in California and likely one in either Washington or Oregon every year.

Yup, and if that is so, would that be the cause to leave a place where you are enjoying some success?

 

[cellocgg]

No statement from Mora or anything on his departure?

 

[Bandito2025]

According to the Knight Report, for FY2024, CSU spent 31MM on football. UConn 18MM. Big difference.

Yet who had the better record

 

[JwittersPAC]

Yet who had the better record

That is why Colorado State is hiring Jim Mora -to get the better record going forward

 

[cellocgg]

According to the Knight Report, for FY2024, CSU spent 31MM on football. UConn 18MM. Big difference.

Can I get a link?

 

[UConnDan97]

According to the Knight Report, for FY2024, CSU spent 31MM on football. UConn 18MM. Big difference.

I can't confirm the CSU football spend independent of that report. I can only confirm the UConn football spend, and i can confirm that our athletic department grosses about 40 million more than theirs. It's 99 million vs 61 million. With that difference, it's hard for me to believe that they double us in football. But I also know that different schools play different accounting games, so who knows...

NCAA Finances: Revenue & Expenses by School - USA TODAY

Which are the most profitable college athletic programs in the country? See a ranked listed, including total revenue and expenses. Brought to you by USA TODAY.

sportsdata.usatoday.com

 

[DoctorWho85]

Even Nick Saban is baffled by Moras move.

 

[ScottVib]

Per the Knight Report & Colorado's official accounting:

Colorado State University | College Athletics Database

knightnewhousedata.org

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/csurams.com/documents/2025/3/13/FY24_NCAA_Report.pdf?timestamp=20250313103818

They've averaged about $30M a year in football spending since 2022.
-- Of the Football spend about $10M is debt service
That's about 40% of their $73M in total spending.
They spend about $7M a year for men's basketball & $4M on women's basketball

University of Connecticut | College Athletics Database

knightnewhousedata.org

UConn's data report wasn't posted but I could pull some numbers here: https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uc...ial-report-subsidy-uconn-huskies-20036156.php
UConn's averaged around $19M a year in football spending since 2022
That's less than 20% of the $105.5M in total spending.
They spend $20M a year in basketball spending & $12M on women's basketball.
UConn also offers 21 sports to Colorado State's 16.

UConn is one of the few FBS schools that spends more annually on basketball than football... I would assume that is also reflected in the revenue sharing spend (meaning they're working with a smaller pool of football money than some schools), similarly CSU spends about 3x basketball on football; it's safe to assume they probably give at least 3x of the revenue share money to the football program.

 

[JwittersPAC]

I can't confirm the CSU football spend independent of that report. I can only confirm the UConn football spend, and i can confirm that our athletic department grosses about 40 million more than theirs. It's 99 million vs 61 million. With that difference, it's hard for me to believe that they double us in football. But I also know that different schools play different accounting games, so who knows...

NCAA Finances: Revenue & Expenses by School - USA TODAY

Which are the most profitable college athletic programs in the country? See a ranked listed, including total revenue and expenses. Brought to you by USA TODAY.

sportsdata.usatoday.com

Does your UConn number include institutional support subsidy (state gov) which I believe was around $30 million last year?

 

[Bongo Fury]

If nothing else, on our trips to Laramie and Colorado Springs next fall we can turn our backs to Fort Collins and fart in their general direction

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Greenies! The wind doesn’t blow in Wyoming, Colorado sucks!!

 

[CTBballfan243]

Mora left one year too late...View attachment 113861

God, that would have been a disaster. Thank God Mora spared us !!!!!

 

[UConnDan97]

Per the Knight Report & Colorado's official accounting:

Colorado State University | College Athletics Database

knightnewhousedata.org

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/csurams.com/documents/2025/3/13/FY24_NCAA_Report.pdf?timestamp=20250313103818

They've averaged about $30M a year in football spending since 2022.
-- Of the Football spend about $10M is debt service
That's about 40% of their $73M in total spending.
They spend about $7M a year for men's basketball & $4M on women's basketball

University of Connecticut | College Athletics Database

knightnewhousedata.org

UConn's data report wasn't posted but I could pull some numbers here: https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uc...ial-report-subsidy-uconn-huskies-20036156.php
UConn's averaged around $19M a year in football spending since 2022
That's less than 20% of the $105.5M in total spending.
They spend $20M a year in basketball spending & $12M on women's basketball.
UConn also offers 21 sports to Colorado State's 16.

UConn is one of the few FBS schools that spends more annually on basketball than football... I would assume that is also reflected in the revenue sharing spend (meaning they're working with a smaller pool of football money than some schools), similarly CSU spends about 3x basketball on football; it's safe to assume they probably give at least 3x of the revenue share money to the football program.

If they are truly spending 10M in debt service, then their football spend essentially matches ours (reported 19M). Again, I know there's a lot of creative accounting in college sports, but this is confirmation that it's a lateral move at best...