FSU is Howling

[DoctorBombay]

It's an identity issue. FSU wants to be part of the SEC and since it can't get in there it wants the ACC to be SEC light. The ACC has always prided itself on it's academics. Louisville, temporarily, has a better football program than we do. Our academics are, because of a very significant current gap and resource differences as a State U, always going to be better. Connecticut's pluses: Academics, TV demographics and basketball. To me its an easy choice.

I've heard that three teams will vote against us. If everyone else is in favor of us we should be in, however, FSU is, apparently, flexing its muscles and the ACC is very vulnerable right now. It is an interesting power struggle. I don't see the Tobacco Road schools giving in and they, apparently favor UConn.

FSU is looking for justification right now. Period.
When (if?) they make the announcement, they want to be able to say they "tried to make it work, but the ACC of old no longer exists".
That seems to be the standard go-to script for all the defectors.

 

[Husky25]

If you want to northeast market, as the Big10 and ACC apparently do, you're going to have to live with the fact that the fans up here can't drive 2,000 miles for a football game over the holidays. It's much easier for the southerners to go on a short roadtrip. Blacksburg VA to Atlanta is 400 miles. When UConn played a bowl in Charlotte, it sent 15,000 fans. That's a 14 hour drive both ways.

Unless you road your bike I hope you meant 14 hours total for the round trip. My buddies and I left Waterbury at 11:00pm. We had breakfast at some Bob Evans outside Charlotte around 6:00-6:30 and got to the hotel around 7:30.

It was longer on the way home because, like idiots, we went by the Meadowlands right as the Jets traffic was building up...

 

[UConn9604]

Unless you road your bike I hope you meant 14 hours total for the round trip. My buddies and I left Waterbury at 11:00pm. We had breakfast at some Bob Evans outside Charlotte around 6:00-6:30 and got to the hotel around 7:30.

It was longer on the way home because, like idiots, we went by the Meadowlands right as the Jets traffic was building up...

Google Maps says it's a 716-754 mile drive from Waterbury to Charlotte, which means you were averaging about 85 mph. That's impressive.

 

[Husky25]

Google Maps says it's a 716-754 mile drive from Waterbury to Charlotte, which means you were averaging about 85 mph. That's impressive.

Radar detector in the middle of the night = no traffic and high speeds. I could be off on the times a little bit, but still...It was nowhere near the 14 hours mentioned above (ETAs for Google/Yahoo/Mapquest/GPS are bound by posted speed, so reality rarely matches what is stated). In fact the relative little time it took to get to Charlotte was a key reason why we drove to Ann Arbor.

 

[SubbaBub]

If you want to northeast market, as the Big10 and ACC apparently do, you're going to have to live with the fact that the fans up here can't drive 2,000 miles for a football game over the holidays. It's much easier for the southerners to go on a short roadtrip. Blacksburg VA to Atlanta is 400 miles. When UConn played a bowl in Charlotte, it sent 15,000 fans. That's a 14 hour drive both ways.

And despite what the bobbing heads say, we had the 15,000 in Phoenix. I know..."because I was there." A-cha-cha.

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[CL82]

It's funny reading the MD board: they are so happy to be out of what they call the "bojangles" conference. It is ironic that everyone here wants to be Mr. Bojangles. Corn cob pipe, missing teeth, gnarled up hair and baggy pants

When you are homeless, you envy the guy with the refrigerator box.

 

[upstater]

Radar detector in the middle of the night = no traffic and high speeds. I could be off on the times a little bit, but still...It was nowhere near the 14 hours mentioned above (ETAs for Google/Yahoo/Mapquest/GPS are bound by posted speed, so reality rarely matches what is stated). In fact the relative little time it took to get to Charlotte was a key reason why we drove to Ann Arbor.

As someone who drives this often, and always leaves at night, you were incredibly lucky. Virginia, Maryland, Carolina are major speed trap areas, even in the middle of night. Speed limit is often 55. I also said Storrs to Charlotte, Waterbury is an easy 45 minutes closer.

 

[ktuck911]

Yet another way that Pasqualoni and Deleone are royally screwing us all. They'll have a lasting negative effect on Uconn Football and the longer they wait to fire them the worse damage that will occur.

I agree with the first part of this comment entirely... Unfortunately, with the 2nd part, we have to wait out 2013 before I final decision is made.. Louisville has to put a Syracuse type whoopin on us this weekend in order for our top folks to consider making a change after this season... with the way we play on offense, as well as the lack of recruiting "top talent" (the way we do in MBB & WBB) u gotta believe the argument is valid... We should NOT go into a conference with expectations of playing cellar dwellar football ( i.e. Indiana, Vandy - up until lately, Northwestern-up until lately ). Yeah, we gotta pay our dues to eat like the rest of the OGs ( FSUs, NDs, Texas's, OUs, USCs, Alabama's, LSUs, etc...) but we gotta find a way to make UCONN football more attractive to the "elite" players.. USF is doing it and they went straight from no football to FBS football... I know I know they're in FL, a football talent hot bed, but we've been playing the sport for a century too, so, no excuses... We gotta start closing the deal on more elite talent...

 

[BlueMAB]

I agree with the first part of this comment entirely... Unfortunately, with the 2nd part, we have to wait out 2013 before I final decision is made.. Louisville has to put a Syracuse type whoopin on us this weekend in order for our top folks to consider making a change after this season... with the way we play on offense, as well as the lack of recruiting "top talent" (the way we do in MBB & WBB) u gotta believe the argument is valid... We should NOT go into a conference with expectations of playing cellar dwellar football ( i.e. Indiana, Vandy - up until lately, Northwestern-up until lately ). Yeah, we gotta pay our dues to eat like the rest of the OGs ( FSUs, NDs, Texas's, OUs, USCs, Alabama's, LSUs, etc...) but we gotta find a way to make UCONN football more attractive to the "elite" players.. USF is doing it and they went straight from no football to FBS football... I know I know they're in FL, a football talent hot bed, but we've been playing the sport for a century too, so, no excuses... We gotta start closing the deal on more elite talent...

Not for nothin, but we're 5-4 against USF with 2 conference championships to their zero. And I'm guessing we've had roughly the same (if not more) number of players drafted.

We should be aiming higher than USF.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

FSU is mad about money, not football. If Swofford finds some more money, FSU will be happy.

 

[huskeynut]

I agree with the first part of this comment entirely... Unfortunately, with the 2nd part, we have to wait out 2013 before I final decision is made.. Louisville has to put a Syracuse type whoopin on us this weekend in order for our top folks to consider making a change after this season... with the way we play on offense, as well as the lack of recruiting "top talent" (the way we do in MBB & WBB) u gotta believe the argument is valid... We should NOT go into a conference with expectations of playing cellar dwellar football ( i.e. Indiana, Vandy - up until lately, Northwestern-up until lately ). Yeah, we gotta pay our dues to eat like the rest of the OGs ( FSUs, NDs, Texas's, OUs, USCs, Alabama's, LSUs, etc...) but we gotta find a way to make UCONN football more attractive to the "elite" players.. USF is doing it and they went straight from no football to FBS football... I know I know they're in FL, a football talent hot bed, but we've been playing the sport for a century too, so, no excuses... We gotta start closing the deal on more elite talent...

Bottom line is we need a head coach who can recruit on the national level. And we have the models in Calhoun and Geno. So it can be done but PP and company are not the ones to do it.

 

[Vuce]

FSU is mad about money, not football. If Swofford finds some more money, FSU will be happy.

Ok then why are all these people saying FSU DEMANDS L'ville to be invited? The Cards are not getting the ACC more money (Uconn isn't either).

 

[RMS25CT]

FSU wants a National Championship in football. They believe that a weak ACC is holding them back (just 1 loss but only a 10 national ranking). They believe that any weak football program will stand in their way to the championship. Unlike Maryland and many other schools it's not about the money - it's about a National Championship - similar to Notre Dame. They perceive UConn football as trash. Also, like most of the Southern ACC schools they hate yankees - something you will learn in time. Louisville brings less to the table and its football is up now but don't count it lasting - but they are one thing - they ain't none of those dam yankees.

In due time, won't the ACC champion be part of the playoff picture? Which if the case, provides FSU an easier path to a potential Nat'l Championship. Then all they have to do is prove it on the field.....something they seem to fall short of doing in many big games.

Also, lowly UConn lost by 3 points (and clearly was good enough to win) against the same NC State team that beat FSU. Their (or your) rationale is weak.

 

[Husky25]

As someone who drives this often, and always leaves at night, you were incredibly lucky. Virginia, Maryland, Carolina are major speed trap areas, even in the middle of night. Speed limit is often 55. I also said Storrs to Charlotte, Waterbury is an easy 45 minutes closer.

This is really not something I'm willing to get into a pi$$ing match over, so this is my last post on this particular sub-topic on this thread.
1) It certainly did not take 14 hours each way (in fact, Yahoo Maps say Waterbury to Charlotte = 11.5 hours).
2) We did not exactly pay attention to speed limit signs, whether they said 55 mph, 65 mph, or Reasonable and Prudent.
2a) No one got pulled over.
3) Aside from not being exact positive about timing, as state earlier, what I wrote is fact. Why would someone lie about something so mundane? It was originally meant as a playful taunt (I must have forgotten the required emoticon).

 

[businesslawyer]

It's funny reading the MD board: they are so happy to be out of what they call the "bojangles" conference. It is ironic that everyone here wants to be Mr. Bojangles. Corn cob pipe, missing teeth, gnarled up hair and baggy pants

Wow. Hard to believe southerners might still resent the north, isn't it.

 

[upstater]

This is really not something I'm willing to get into a pi$$ing match over, so this is my last post on this particular sub-topic on this thread.
1) It certainly did not take 14 hours each way (in fact, Yahoo Maps say Waterbury to Charlotte = 11.5 hours).
2) We did not exactly pay attention to speed limit signs, whether they said 55 mph, 65 mph, or Reasonable and Prudent.
2a) No one got pulled over.
3) Aside from not being exact positive about timing, as state earlier, what I wrote is fact. Why would someone lie about something so mundane? It was originally meant as a playful taunt. (I must have forgotten the required emoticon).

Wha????? No one accused you of lying. I said you were incredibly lucky to drive an average of 85 mph without getting stopped. This area of the US is the most brutal I've ever driven in when it comes to speeding, especially with a Yankee license plate.

 

[Husky25]

Wha????? No one accused you of lying. I said you were incredibly lucky to drive an average of 85 mph without getting stopped. This area of the US is the most brutal I've ever driven in when it comes to speeding, especially with a Yankee license plate.

Okay. my bad. Must be a bit antsy to start the holiday weekend...

 

[DoctorBombay]

Wha????? No one accused you of lying. I said you were incredibly lucky to drive an average of 85 mph without getting stopped. This area of the US is the most brutal I've ever driven in when it comes to speeding, especially with a Yankee license plate.

I've driven that area of 95 South often since moving from NYC to Charlotte, and you're absolutely right.
Theres a stretch from MD to VA on to NC, thats tailor-made for traffic stops. I see folks getting busted EVERY time I've traveled it.
Also, my time averages around 11 hrs from the Upper West Side, Mhtn to Charlotte- with minimal stops for gas and eats.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Ok then why are all these people saying FSU DEMANDS L'ville to be invited? The Cards are not getting the ACC more money (Uconn isn't either).

They are saying it to drive page views. It is utter bs. All the ACC schools, including the basketball ones, are pissed with their TV deal. If there is an exodus, UNC and UVa will leave before Clemson and FSU. This is about money.

 

[huskymedic]

Bottom line is we need a head coach who can recruit on the national level. And we have the models in Calhoun and Geno. So it can be done but PP and company are not the ones to do it.

We do recruit nationally... we are currently chasing kids in Arizona. You just don't see many kids doing a west coast - east coast swap. Basketball is easier because east coast basketball has always had more eyes and attention than west coast basketball and you only need one player that can make a huge difference.

 

[Palatine]

As a BC grad and a CT native would love to have Uconn in the ACC.

The biggest thing holding Uconn back right now is FSU. They are screaming VERY LOUDLEY - NO UCONN and are threatening to leave the ACC if UConn comes to the ACC. And Clemson will follow.

With our former Athletic director gone (hallelulah) I don't believe BC is standing in the way.

Did hartford 83 used to be hartford hank, the BCU fans in UConn clothing? Is this another of his idiotic threads?

 

[d1reality]

Wow. Hard to believe southerners might still resent the north, isn't it.

Well the MD folks make the "Bojangles" slurs so I guess it cuts both ways. Maybe the northerners would feel differently if Lee won and burnt NYC to the ground.

 

[d1reality]

If you want to northeast market, as the Big10 and ACC apparently do, you're going to have to live with the fact that the fans up here can't drive 2,000 miles for a football game over the holidays. It's much easier for the southerners to go on a short roadtrip. Blacksburg VA to Atlanta is 400 miles. When UConn played a bowl in Charlotte, it sent 15,000 fans. That's a 14 hour drive both ways.

I'm talking regular season home attendance. 65K against Austin Peay, VTech packs them in for the conference games. About double what UConn had for the Piit game.

 

[HartfordHank]

Did hartford 83 used to be hartford hank, the BCU fans in UConn clothing? Is this another of his idiotic threads?

I am just HartfordHank!

 

[hartford84]

Did hartford 83 used to be hartford hank, the BCU fans in UConn clothing? Is this another of his idiotic threads?

Have no idea who Hartford Hank is. Not sure why you call it an idiotic thread with more postings here than any other thread I've seen lately - also I believe it to be a relevant topic.

As a Ct. natice and resident as well as a BC grad I hold allegiance to both schools. Have been troubled by the animosity between the two institutions.

As mentioned earlier I am rooting for Uconn to receive an invite.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

As a BC grad .... They are screaming VERY LOUDLEY

o rly?

 

[UCONN2004]

Husky25 you slept most the trip. Coz and John drove 90 mph on average.

 

[whaler11]

As someone who drives this often, and always leaves at night, you were incredibly lucky. Virginia, Maryland, Carolina are major speed trap areas, even in the middle of night. Speed limit is often 55. I also said Storrs to Charlotte, Waterbury is an easy 45 minutes closer.

I lived in Raleigh for 3 years and have driven from West Hartford to Raleigh at least 15 times. There is no possible way to get there in less than 9 hours. Forget Charlotte.

 

[Palatine]

Have no idea who Hartford Hank is. Not sure why you call it an idiotic thread with more postings here than any other thread I've seen lately - also I believe it to be a relevant topic.

As a Ct. natice and resident as well as a BC grad I hold allegiance to both schools. Have been troubled by the animosity between the two institutions.

As mentioned earlier I am rooting for Uconn to receive an invite.

The thread is idiotic. FSU isn't "howling" anything.

 

[uconnfan68]

We were considered a joke by real football programs when we played in a BCS bowl. We are considered that way because weve been playing division 1 football for about 2 weeks. I think we probably need a coaching change and hope that brings us a lot of wins but, rest assured, we will be considered a joke by the "big boys" for a long, long, long time even if we win a ton of games.

Ask Oklahoma how it felt to lose to Boise when the entire nation was pulling for Boise. That's why they don't like newcomers.