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[noeynox]

There are some crazy stories floating from credible people about how many P5 games Fox is influencing/arranging. I just hope part of it will happen. Randy changed his attitude after a meeting with Dave.

Pics or it didn't happen.

No seriously, if you got the goods say so.

 

[Jimdish255]

I would hope there is something going on in the background because on its face, the decision is total lunacy. Only abject idiots strand a $100 million investment with no plan... but then again it’s Connecticut.

OK so your current plan has run aground and it's a plan you have no control over. Your time frame for solvency is limited, and taking control of your own future carries great risk with a new partner (that doesn't have a history of screwing you royally). It's more like survivor Island and choosing slow death vs walking to the other side and looking for food and water. This isn't nirvana we're walking away from.

 

[noeynox]

OK so your current plan has run aground and it's a plan you have no control over. Your time frame for solvency is limited, and taking control of your own future carries great risk with a new partner (that doesn't have a history of screwing you royally). It's more like survivor Island and choosing slow death vs walking to the other side and looking for food and water. This isn't nirvana we're walking away from.

I really think if the AAC ESPN deal came in at 10 million, we are not here. At 7 million for 12 years, thats 36 million less than what was needed for us to stay in the AAC. That's too much money to leave on the table. Sorry P6.

 

[whaler11]

I really think if the AAC ESPN deal came in at 10 million, we are not here. At 7 million for 12 years, thats 36 million less than what was needed for us to stay in the AAC. That's too much money to leave on the table. Sorry P6.

if they gave the women’s program a navy fb deal they would be in the aac. that simple. that was the last straw.

 

[BlueDogs]

OK so your current plan has run aground and it's a plan you have no control over. Your time frame for solvency is limited, and taking control of your own future carries great risk with a new partner (that doesn't have a history of screwing you royally). It's more like survivor Island and choosing slow death vs walking to the other side and looking for food and water. This isn't nirvana we're walking away from.

I get your point, however, take a look at the UConn budget and you’ll quickly find football isn’t the problem. The nearly 1 billion in salaries and fringe benefits are breaking the bank coupled with state subsidy “decreases”.

 

[UConnDan97]

this is either the worst post ever or the best post ever.

we’ll never know.

chief is like that riddle where there is a fork in the road and there are two people that can tell you the right way to go - one always lies and one always tells the truth and you can only ask one question.

I'm still laughing at this post! Classic!

I'm now going to refer to Chief as "The Riddler"...

 

[LoyalFanCT]

UConn's football team has exactly zero broadcast value. Why is Fox going to put them on the air? Fox certainly didn't need any sweeteners to convince UConn to move.

There isn't going to be any Fox rescue.

Fox is very skilled at making money off of anything. I would not minimize the fact that part of CT is in the New York City metro area TV market.

 

[Hornet22]

chief liked your post cuz he’s 70 and its after his time. he wanted plausible deniability

Tried to PM you Whaler

 

[whaler11]

Tried to PM you Whaler

The Man thinks it’s too dangerous if people can reach me directly.

If you were gonna tell me Chief is 85 - I knew that already .

 

[Hornet22]

The Man thinks it’s too dangerous if people can reach me directly.

If you were gonna tell me Chief is 85 - I knew that already .

Hahaha
Nah, no shame in publicly admitting that I do appreciate your perspectives on this board and the balance you bring. I don’t always agree with you but admire your conviction. You are very knowledgeable of all things UConn and that’s appreciated.
I know we’ve had conflict in the past and I apologize for any part I’ve taken in contributing.
Not asking to be buddies just wanted to get that out the way and continue enjoying the Yard.
Peace out

 

[Coach J]

Not a bad start to an Independent schedule, sprinkle in BYU, NMST, Liberty, Army and UMass on the annual and throw in Syracuse or BC as semi-regulars down the road and that is way more attractive to fans then the CivilConflict, Tulane, East Carolina, etc. Also Villanova has a really good FCS team I am sure we can get on the schedule in coming years. Plus we are at Tennessee in 2026 for 1.8 million so far. The problem is every school has a full schedule for 2020 and we have only 4 games so we have to convince several teams who are playing each other to play us instead or broker something with the AAC for those games.

 

[polycom]

Hahaha
Nah, no shame in publicly admitting that I do appreciate your perspectives on this board and the balance you bring. I don’t always agree with you but admire your conviction. You are very knowledgeable of all things UConn and that’s appreciated.
I know we’ve had conflict in the past and I apologize for any part I’ve taken in contributing.
Not asking to be buddies just wanted to get that out the way and continue enjoying the Yard.
Peace out

Jesus. Do not do this. Whale does not need this. Stop this right now.

 

[whaler11]

Jesus. Do not do this. Whale does not need this. Stop this right now.

You thought your conference calls bring people together?

Did I hear a beep. Indeed.

 

[Chief00]

chief liked your post cuz he’s 70 and its after his time. he wanted plausible deniability

LOL - you are an adding machine on AI. Your calculation of my age is being kicked out on an error list to manually calculate.
Seriously I like posts for all kinds of reasons - sometimes I am in agreement and other times not but it may be funny, interesting or well written. Other times I just want someone to know any disagreement is not personal.

 

[UCSouth]

Sports are entertainment. I think Fox should do a "Hard Knocks" type of show following Uconn football during training camp and in the season. The worst FSB team in the country claws its way back to respectability. They should do it for this season while we are still in the AAC. It would endear the brand to America. There isn't a parent out there who would not at least respect Randy if they saw how he operates. He is great about the academics and getting kids to walk the walk. This would build an audience for when Fox takes over our games. It would give them leverage in scheduling better teams that want to be part of the "show".

I know I'm grasping here, but its either gloom and doom or try something new. I was someone who thought moving the rock cats from New Britain to Hartford would never work, but they embraced the entertainment value and created a fantastic experience.

Love the way you are thinking Bubba1957

 

[whaler11]

LOL - you are an adding machine on AI. Your calculation of my age is being kicked out on an error list to manually calculate.
Seriously I like posts for all kinds of reasons - sometimes I am in agreement and other times not but it may be funny, interesting or well written.

Oh Chief... your problem is that I have a great memory. If you’ve told the truth in your cesspool posts 70 isn’t that far away...

 

[Hornet22]

Jesus. Do not do this. Whale does not need this. Stop this right now.

Who cares. I for one feel better.
I’m good
But thank you

 

[whaler11]

Who cares. I for one feel better.
I’m good
But thank you

He was busting your chops - Polycom gets it.

We need to get @John on board. @BlueDogs on board. @coachcap on board

There is an opportunity here:

Randy and Geno have always been good - Hurley is a psycho that they can mold. Penders is a great coach, Stevens even better....

Need someone who can bridge the gaps and present everyone with a vision that plays across programs.

 

[Exit 4]

He was busting your chops - Polycom gets it.

We need to get @John on board. @BlueDogs on board. @coachcap on board

There is an opportunity here:

Randy and Geno have always been good - Hurley is a psycho that they can mold. Penders is a great coach, Stevens even better....

Need someone who can bridge the gaps and present everyone with a vision that plays across programs.

Whoo boy, good spirits are flying high here tonight. You building a mob to storm a castle?

For me that Fox tweet did a lot. We need their help to build a decent indy schedule and craft some sort of broadcast deal, presumably in conjunction with SNY.

I have been worried our current OOC games might get canceled based on this news.

Plus, I fully expect ESPN to do what they can to dissuade their ACC, SEC (and others) schools from scheduling new games with us. These are some of the many reasons we need Fox.

 

[Adios]

The narrative is becoming that UConn is a pawn in a battle between Fox and ESPN...for EYEBALLS!

Yup, we're not going to be added to the P5 one day. Stupid bball fans.

 

[polycom]

The narrative is becoming that UConn is a pawn in a battle between Fox and ESPN.

Yup, we're not going to be added to the P5. Stupid bball fans.

How much money did you donate to keep UConn football alive, if it doesn’t have two commas no one cares. Basketball fans clearly drive the bus for our AD nothing else matters.

 

[coachcap]

He was busting your chops - Polycom gets it.

We need to get @John on board. @BlueDogs on board. @coachcap on board

There is an opportunity here:

Randy and Geno have always been good - Hurley is a psycho that they can mold. Penders is a great coach, Stevens even better....

Need someone who can bridge the gaps and present everyone with a vision that plays across programs.

On Board? I will be in my seat in section 103 all season. I am awaiting official news of how this alliance with FOX will benefit UCONN going forward. I DID speculate in another thread that I thought that monetarily it could reach $12-15 million (which may be a highball estimate) which is my wishful thinking. If FOX can be of assistance with game scheduling, all the better.
My ultimate wish is that FOX's assistance, UCONN gets back on track to respectability so that if the controversial next round of conference musical chairs occurs, the HUSKIES will be too attractive to pass over. A P5 invite is necessary to secure future stability in the AD.

 

[Adios]

How much money did you donate to keep UConn football alive, if it doesn’t have two commas no one cares. Basketball fans clearly drive the bus for our AD nothing else matters.

Am disabled, if it matters to you so much. Feel better now? Otherwise, been to games.

Spoiled basketball fans who want Catholic schools as opponents, sure. Had football not fallen on it's face, we'd be having a different conversation right now.

 

[UConn Dan]

How much money did you donate to keep UConn football alive, if it doesn’t have two commas no one cares. Basketball fans clearly drive the bus for our AD nothing else matters.

 

[polycom]

Am disabled, if it matters to you so much. Feel better now? Otherwise, been to games.

Spoiled basketball fans who want Catholic schools as opponents, sure. Had football not fallen on it's face, we'd be having a different conversation right now.

I do not care, this is the internet don't try to shame me.

However, I do care with you polluting the yard with your complaints about UConn Football yet you've done nothing to change it. Going to games does not move the needle. Having many bag men does.

 

[Adios]

I do not care, this is the internet don't try to shame me.

However, I do care with you polluting the yard with your complaints about UConn Football yet you've done nothing to change it. Going to games does not move the needle. Having many bag men does.

When did I complain about football? All I've been saying is basketball fans are shortsighted. Fox is proving me right and being the "bag man". Corporate subsidy. Still not happy now?

PS: Have a degree in business administration. Not difficult to know that growth, etc, are possible for a university. Rather than thinking we'll be aligned in perpetuity with mostly Catholic schools. The school is obviously aiming beyond the Big East through actions.

 

[polycom]

When did I complain about football? All I've been saying is basketball fans are shortsighted. Fox is proving me right and being the "bag man". Corporate subsidy. Still not happy now?

How can you call fans of our only sport shortsighted when they are happy that the thing they care about is going to be in a better position going forward? Fox hasn't shown anything yet, there aren't any details anywhere so actually Fox hasn't proved you anything.

 

[billybud]

Us southerners have a punch line for a certain situation when things are intolerable...comes from a southern comedian decades back. "Just shoot up here amonst us".

The late country comedian Jerry Clower’s most famous story was his coon huntin’ story told about the time he and his Mississippi friends made an evening of hunting that evolved into an entanglement with a lynx up a tree. The “great American” John Eubanks climbed the tree to get whatever was in the tree out that had been run up there by the hounds. Those on the ground hollered, “Knock’em out, John,” up to John as he took a sharp stick to poke what he thought was a raccoon. However, to John’s surprise, the raccoon turned out to be a lynx, better known as a souped up bobcat in Mississippi, which immediately took on John in somewhat of a man verses beast fight.

Finally, John screams for someone to shoot up in the tree amongst him and the lynx. Of course, those on the ground didn’t want to do that for fear they would accidently hit John. But John hollers back, “Shoot up here amongst us, because one of us needs some relief!”

There are times when you just have to do something or anything because the situation, as is, is intolerable.

I think that UConn reached that stage...

 

[polycom]

Us southerners have a punch line for a certain situation when things are intolerable...comes from a southern comedian decades back. "Just shoot up here amonst us".

The late country comedian Jerry Clower’s most famous story was his coon huntin’ story told about the time he and his Mississippi friends made an evening of hunting that evolved into an entanglement with a lynx up a tree. The “great American” John Eubanks climbed the tree to get whatever was in the tree out that had been run up there by the hounds. Those on the ground hollered, “Knock’em out, John,” up to John as he took a sharp stick to poke what he thought was a raccoon. However, to John’s surprise, the raccoon turned out to be a lynx, better known as a souped up bobcat in Mississippi, which immediately took on John in somewhat of a man verses beast fight.

Finally, John screams for someone to shoot up in the tree amongst him and the lynx. Of course, those on the ground didn’t want to do that for fear they would accidently hit John. But John hollers back, “Shoot up here amongst us, because one of us needs some relief!”

There are times when you just have to do something or anything because the situation, as is, is intolerable.

I think that UConn reached that stage...

What a story.

 

[Adios]

How can you call fans of our only sport shortsighted when they are happy that the thing they care about is going to be in a better position going forward? Fox hasn't shown anything yet, there aren't any details anywhere so actually Fox hasn't proved you anything.

Because UConn is a school and not basketball programs? Our only sport? Talk about being shortsighted.

Fox giving us a positive public image in spite of us going independence is HUGE. And also indicative. If you can't see that, whatever.