Do you guys think......

[freescooter]

The rough scoring average for FBS teams is 28 (Stanford is 60th of 120 at 28.5. We're 109th at 19.0; throw out UMass and we'd be at 116th. That ain't selling too many seats for 2013.

But as I said, with the home schedule we have coming up, i think there is really a prospect of selling a pretty hefty number of season tix. And don't be shocked if Michigan is only available as part of the season ticket package. When you have a big name opponent it isn't uncommon for programs to do that.

 

[huskymedic]

I saw these tweets last night when my infant son woke me up at 2:00. I know Mr. Connor has been adament about his belief that the Coaching staff is here for the 2013 season. He is on record as saying Coach P has been running Coach Edsall's players and should have an opportunity to coach his own recruits. He also has what amounts to a Vote of Confidence from the Athletic Director on the current coachig staff. That said, I have a few coments and questions:

C1) The above tweets only reference THIS year and UConn is not CURRENTLY looking for a new coach. The Athletic Department would certainly be better served in waiting for the end of the year and get all the facts before making a move.
C2) If memory serves, the Courant Blog, including Mr. Connor, got all up in Boston College's grill about their coaching staff telling Mike Nebrich that the Edsall administration wasn't going to be here. Now, I realize that most of that conversation related to dirty pool in the recruiting game and Screaming Eagles fans were less than cordial, but what ultimately happened? Edsall took his "dream job" 8 hours after losing to Alabama and Spaz's staff was proven right.
Q1) How many times has a general manager or athletic director given the infamous V.O.C. and the coach is gone in a matter on weeks? Anectdotal? Perhaps. But it seems to happen a lot to the point of being at least circumstantial. BL may tell us that, anectdotally, juries have convicted on less.

We played Alabama? Dang - they game planned for Oklahoma. Red uniforms are red uniforms I'm glad my 0200 wake ups are long gome!

 

[ruskin]

But as I said, with the home schedule we have coming up, i think there is really a prospect of selling a pretty hefty number of season tix. And don't be shocked if Michigan is only available as part of the season ticket package. When you have a big name opponent it isn't uncommon for programs to do that.

Right, like the people who bought BC season tix this year just for ND. If Irish stay undefeated those tix buyers will make a killing even if they didn't use/sell the other games.
If Manuel/Herbst don't make any staff chaages based on the "We're not making changes because we know we're going to make a killing on Michigan" they are trading short-term gain for long-term dissatisfaction.

 

[Waquoit]

5-7 may win PP another year with the comments from WM we read this morning.

You've heard of coach speak, well that's AD speak. He can't anything with games left to play. Manual knows this program is dead in the water. Below .500, P is gone.

 

[Husky25]

We played Alabama? Dang - they game planned for Oklahoma. Red uniforms are red uniforms I'm glad my 0200 wake ups are long gome!

oops. sorry. Brain Fart...

 

[freescooter]

Right, like the people who bought BC season tix this year just for ND. If Irish stay undefeated those tix buyers will make a killing even if they didn't use/sell the other games.
If Manuel/Herbst don't make any staff chaages based on the "We're not making changes because we know we're going to make a killing on Michigan" they are trading short-term gain for long-term dissatisfaction.

read my first comment on this...If Manuel decides that the program is going in the right direction, and right now that seems an awfully big stretch, but there are 5 games left, with next season's home schedule, which will likely be the best we've had so far...potentially 5 ranked teams, they can take a chance that things will work out because with that many Top 25 teams coming they will sell tickets. It isn't short term thinking. It is a calculated risk. It just means they don't have to be forced to make a decision to please the fan base. because the base won't stay away in droves next season. Because if you are a UConn fan and you tell me you are not going to see Michigan unless Pasqualoni is ousted, I don't believe you for a minute...

 

[ruskin]

Scoot, sad to say, unless GDL is moved to a place where he doesn't have major influence over the offense, Id sell the Mich tickets the way the anti-Spaz BC people are selling their ND tix. And I hate saying that; been to almost every game at the rent. Guarantee I'm not alone. There is going to be a lot of maize and Blue at the Rent as it is, it'll be double if George is still OC.

 

[huskymedic]

Scoot, sad to say, unless GDL is moved to a place where he doesn't have major influence over the offense, Id sell the Mich tickets the way the anti-Spaz BC people are selling their ND tix. And I hate saying that; been to almost every game at the rent. Guarantee I'm not alone. There is going to be a lot of maize and Blue at the Rent as it is, it'll be double if George is still OC.

Well if you're going that ridiculous route - I sure hope you give the UConn fans first shot @ your tix!

 

[freescooter]

Scoot, sad to say, unless GDL is moved to a place where he doesn't have major influence over the offense, Id sell the Mich tickets the way the anti-Spaz BC people are selling their ND tix. And I hate saying that; been to almost every game at the rent. Guarantee I'm not alone. There is going to be a lot of maize and Blue at the Rent as it is, it'll be double if George is still OC.

the BC thing isn't comparable anyway. BC and Notre Dame have played and the Irish have come to Boston for 20 years, so getting to see them play isn't the draw is was the first time they played. Michigan is the first really big names coming to Rentschler...first of the historic powers. Of course people will want to be there...regardless of who the head coach is, and certainly they won't be deterred because of the Offensive coordinator...you'll likely get way over face value for your tix, though. Spend it well...

 

[ruskin]

From a purely capitalist standpoint, it's not 'ridiculous'. I think the market prices for Michigan will be pretty similar to this
http://boston.craigslist.org/search/tix?query=Notre+Dame&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=
Beyond that, the games cease to be fun when you have worry from the start if the coaches are going to do the right/smart thing and when it ceases to be enjoyable it's time to stop subsidizing it. If GDL is running the offense next September against Michigan, I'll root for UConn, but from in front of a TV.

 

[ruskin]

the BC thing isn't comparable anyway. BC and Notre Dame have played and the Irish have come to Boston for 20 years, so getting to see them play isn't the draw is was the first time they played.

I'd agree if it was the same mediocre ND team of recent years but what makes this year's trip different is the Irish might be coming to BC undefeated.

 

[huskymedic]

From a purely capitalist standpoint, it's not 'ridiculous'. I think the market prices for Michigan will be pretty similar to this
http://boston.craigslist.org/search/tix?query=Notre+Dame&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=
Beyond that, the games cease to be fun when you have worry from the start if the coaches are going to do the right/smart thing and when it ceases to be enjoyable it's time to stop subsidizing it. If GDL is running the offense next September against Michigan, I'll root for UConn, but from in front of a TV.

Take your money and run for all I care but if you sell your UConn tickets to Michigan fans before offering them to UConn fans first it is no doubt ridiculous and I don't see how you can argue it (but sure you will).

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Obviously the folks who cover the program daily have their opinions, just as folks on this board do. When/If it happens it will be Herbst, Manuel and BOT who put it in motion - until then...

Ed Daigneault ‏@EdDaigneault
Buckle up, #UConn football fans. Pasqualoni isn't going anywhere this year, nor is DeLeone, IMO. Good or bad, that's what it is.

Desmond Conner ‏@desmondconner
Folks recruits read #rumors. #UConn is not looking for a new football coach. You're going a little too far now whoever started it #SHAME

I will wager that the question (is UConn looking to replace PP) has been asked and I will wager heavily that the standard answer is "No. We do not foresee any coaching changes". This is said as the wheels are perilously close to falling off as it is and everything would become completely unhinged if a statement comes from UConn's administration even remotely suggesting a coaching change is being considered.

Daigneault, Conner and any other journalist publishing (or tweeting) this is merely passing on what he was told and not considering the possibility that they are not being given the complete truth.

I don't know how quickly those in charge are willing to act but I would be stunned if PP isn't informed that there must be major changes for him to remain. I also have a good idea on what things are like among the coaching staff and I do not see it as possible for the entirety of the offensive staff to return. If one member does return, at least two other members will not.

 

[huskymedic]

Daigneault, Conner and any other journalist publishing (or tweeting) this is merely passing on what he was told and not considering the possibility that they are not being given the complete truth.

Dude are you for real... give these guys some credit.

Geez - a reporter not believeing the answer given but quoting it anyways never happens.

 

[Husky25]

I will wager that the question (is UConn looking to replace PP) has been asked and I will wager heavily that the standard answer is "No. We do not foresee any coaching changes". This is said as the wheels are perilously close to falling off as it is and everything would become completely unhinged if a statement comes from UConn's administration even remotely suggesting a coaching change is being considered.

Daigneault, Conner and any other journalist publishing (or tweeting) this is merely passing on what he was told and not considering the possibility that they are not being given the complete truth.

I don't know how quickly those in charge are willing to act but I would be stunned if PP isn't informed that there must be major changes for him to remain. I also have a good idea on what things are like among the coaching staff and I do not see it as possible for the entirety of the offensive staff to return. If one member does return, at least two other members will not.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

I feel you Whaler11, but from what Dez Connor said no matter what the outcome is this season DeLeone and PP stays for another year! But I hope Dez is wrong and they both go after this year!

Then UConn needs to admit publicly - perhaps at a press conference - that the university is not serious about football.

 

[Buffett10]

I saw GDL and PP coming out of a male strip club Saturday night after the Temple loss singing a Barbara Streisand song. Should I post that here?

quick question what were you doing at a male strip club? Hope your a female

 

[Husky25]

I will wager that the question (is UConn looking to replace PP) has been asked and I will wager heavily that the standard answer is "No. We do not foresee any coaching changes". This is said as the wheels are perilously close to falling off as it is and everything would become completely unhinged if a statement comes from UConn's administration even remotely suggesting a coaching change is being considered.

Daigneault, Conner and any other journalist publishing (or tweeting) this is merely passing on what he was told and not considering the possibility that they are not being given the complete truth.

I don't know how quickly those in charge are willing to act but I would be stunned if PP isn't informed that there must be major changes for him to remain. I also have a good idea on what things are like among the coaching staff and I do not see it as possible for the entirety of the offensive staff to return. If one member does return, at least two other members will not.

I think you are partially correct. The Program gives a Vote of Confidence (VOC) to maintain a hint of stability during the year. The real reason, IMO, is that any resplacement from the outside worth their salt is currently in a successful program and will not abandon their current team during week 8. All the movement between the regular season and the bowls is because, except for the teams playing in the BCS Championship, the bowls are basically an exhibition and the coaches can get a jump on recruiting (terrible rule, but its the NCAA).

The beat writers are more or less obligated to take the Coaches and AD at their word. They can certainly read between the lines, but they cannot publish it based solely on conjecture; their stories need some factual basis. As do columnists' stories, but they have a little longer leash.

As far as the entire coaching staff returning: I tend to agree that the staff does not return in its entirety. The AD has a huge decision on his hands. He needs to balance maintaining the recruiting class (i.e coach continuity), improving of the product on the field (i.e. predict the coach's results with a full class of his own), all while appeasing both the whales and the little fish in the metal benches (i.e. maintaining/improving revenue). Remember, every 1,000 season tickets sold to us peeons equals about $350,000 in program revenue with at least $100,000 going directly to the athletic department. That ain't chump change to be sure.

 

[ZooCougar]

I will wager that the question (is UConn looking to replace PP) has been asked and I will wager heavily that the standard answer is "No. We do not foresee any coaching changes".quote]

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The answer will always be no until the last time the question is asked.

 

[SubbaBub]

Warde should be looking and if he finds his guy, make the move.

Why? Because whether or not you think P can turn it around or not, it is clear to all he is not the coach to take us where we want to go.

He was brought in to maintain and build, and he has certainly not done that.

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[gars44]

I'll go on the record. Anything short of a bowl game and this staff is gone.

They can't bring them back without 3 wins in 5

I'm with you bro, but I think they have to O-fer to not be back next year. And they could very well go o-fer.

 

[gars44]

I do not know what UConn does, but I can't imagine they don't monitor how they are discussed in various social media. Every business of size keeps an eye on how they are being discussed.

yes, but Uconn has been so backassward for so long in so many areas . . . It's the "land of steady habits"mentality that has always been prevalent in Storrs. Thank God for John Rowland and his vision for the school. We hired Hathaway when Lew left. Only now are they starting to bring the university into the late 20th Century. Next administration will bring it to the 21st. Susan Herbst doing a great job, but has a lot of baggage to carry.

 

[Waquoit]

Then UConn needs to admit publicly - perhaps at a press conference - that the university is not serious about football.

Are you saying that if UConn fires P, they are not serious about football? Not sure if I read that right.

 

[sportsart]

quick question what were you doing at a male strip club? Hope your a female

Nice try but you will notice that I said "I saw them coming out", I should have added ".....when I was driving by"

 

[Durks07]

Desmond is a hack. He knows it, his bosses know it.

Desmond Conner ‏@desmondconner
Folks recruits read #rumors. #UConn is not looking for a new football coach. You're going a little too far now whoever started it #SHAME

Case in point. Des chooses to attack the easy target, the fans. It can't possibly be anyone elses fault there are rumors floating around.

 

[mattp]

Nice try but you will notice that I said "I saw them coming out", I should have added ".....when I was driving by"

I think the correct answer would be that "the club was next to the gun range you were shooting stuff at"

 

[Jimdish255]

If the AD has determined we are heading in the wrong direction but then decides we should keep the coaches (whoever they are) for another season because we can sell some tickets against Michigan we have a huge problem. Leads me to wonder why we wouldn't sell those tickets anyway. Makes no sense.