Football 101 Clinic June 14, 2017

[pepband99]

...expecting some moronic Courant reporter to opine on this any minute now. Mrs. Pepband enjoyed this tremendously last year, and is bringing a caravan of friends this year.

 

[huskypantz]

If the attendance drops this year, we'll know our answer #SexyEdsall

 

[hardcorehusky]

This should have been a 401 level clinic but the previous teacher couldn't get past 101!! Now its a redo!!

 

[huskypantz]

This should have been a 401 level clinic but the previous teacher couldn't get past 101!! Now its a redo!!

I have a vision of an SNL skit with Diaco in the back of the group wearing a mustache and hat, raising his hand to ask HCRE questions about personnel and clock management.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I have a vision of an SNL skit with Diaco in the back of the group wearing a mustache and hat, raising his hand to ask HCRE questions about personnel and clock management.

More like a wig and makeup considering the event.

 

[Hamms30]

What is it? An actual football clinic?Or just a meet and greet type thing.

 

[huskymedic]

What is it? An actual football clinic?Or just a meet and greet type thing.

Women only event... here's info/description/pics from last year's: Football 101 Clinic Set To Return June 8

 

[Hamms30]

Thanks HM. I like it. Good way to reach a new audience and can't argue with the cause.

 

[huskymedic]

The Fourth Annual UConn Football 101 Clinic - presented by Fox 61 - will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Burton Football Family Complex and Mark R. Shenkman Training Center in Storrs.

 

[Nostical]

What is it? An actual football clinic?Or just a meet and greet type thing.

It's one step below a John Gruden Quarterback Camp. My wife is going this year for the first time. Her good sense realized that the teachers before Edsall would be suspect.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnphil2016]

That's the kind of picture that reinvigorates the long-standing 'Is Randy Edsall Sexy?' debate

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

I sort of like the idea, but I think it should either be open to men or at least have a separate event. I know plenty of nerds who don't know anything about football.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I sort of like the idea, but I think it should either be open to men or at least have a separate event. I know plenty of nerds who don't know anything about football.

The whole idea and theme is pretty sexist IMO.

 

[pepband99]

...like a boss...

 

[Chief00]

I sort of like the idea, but I think it should either be open to men or at least have a separate event. I know plenty of nerds who don't know anything about football.

Agree, we should have an event for the casual fan male. There are plenty of them out there and UConn definitely needs them. Let's not exclude people because they aren't football experts. I know out of pride or ego some males don't like that "casual fan" label, which is fine. They can call themselves whatever they like as long as they buy tickets.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

5, 2, 1, 3, 7, 6, 4

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Appears to be a decent turnout...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Tre' Bell‏ @T_Bell4 4m 4 minutes ago
Had a great time tonight at the @UConnFootball women's clinic ! #BleedBlue

 

[huskymedic]

 

[whaler11]

It's one step below a John Gruden Quarterback Camp. My wife is going this year for the first time. Her good sense realized that the teachers before Edsall would be suspect.

You do realize this an admission that your wife doesn't listen to you...

 

[Nostical]

You do realize this an admission that your wife doesn't listen to you...

No question about that!
She loved the Clinic. Her team won the "wrap an ankle and ice it" as fast as you can contest. Bryant Shirreffs helped with her throwing form (using a deflated football she said). Matt Peart helped with her barbell lifting. Great presentations by Billy Crocker and Rhett Lashlee provided insight into our schemes and overall philosophy. On D they'll show blitz on every down and keep 'em guessing. On O its hurry up and spread the field."Don't look away, you'll miss something". She especially loved the presentation by a top AAC referee who explained the nuances of each penalty call and how each official only covers a specific zone. "No penalty can be called unless the guy who throws the flag can identify the offending player and describe the offense." The players were great. They strutted in a fashion show. Rob Lunn and Scott Lutrus were awesome and hilarious emcees. Bottom line, over 200 women (including Susan Herbst) had a blast and became better fans.

 

[deltastew]

@Nostical. I'm definitely going to try to make it next year! Sounds like it was a lot of fun!!

 

[pepband99]

Father's day present this year?

A signed Danny O Lions sweatshirt and hat from the auction at this event.

I can't recommend this event enough - my wife got a bigger group to go this year, after having a blast last year. It's a great cause, and she really enjoyed meeting the players and staff.