HCRE 2.0 Presser Thread (with Link to Watch)

[Bonehead]

Convincing factor was people.

Benedict vice Hathaway.

Yep. Showing mad love for DB.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Semantics. The apology was genuine, I'm ready to move on.

Undoubtedly, genuine, sincere emotion, specifically stated "regret", absolute direct apology, and entirely clear and appropriate focus on the future. How reasonable, relatively mature individuals could expect anymore would be challenging to comprehend. Moving onward, and upward.
Go UCONN!

 

[Husky25]

randy pays for that haircut?

A bigger surprise is that Athletic Director Dave pays for his.

 

[tower1]

I'm not even there and it feels like finally a grown up is in charge of the program.

I'm glad I didn't post before about the hire. I wasn't happy about it. But after listening to the press conference I really think he is sorry about leaving the way he did. I'm willing to give him a chance and maybe even get our 13 season ticket holders we had back.

 

[ktuck911]

LOVE the fact he actually speaks the language we all understand... The last 3 years were tough to deal with when it came to that.

Diaco's hire reminds me of some of the hires (useless ones) at the company I work at... They so looked the part, very sociable, for the image conscious folks, but when it was about the work output and results... Yikes!

 

[HobokenHusky]

Sounds like we will be able to get recruits through admissions this time.

The guy is from Auburn, he's probably still in shock we ask the kids for their HS transcripts

 

[CTBasketball]

When he told the story about Sio Moore, Darius Butler, etc and talking with all his former players, then talked about Jasper Howard...that's heavy shit. This guy is determined.

 

[junglehusky]

Also, for those who care... blue tie!

 

[coachRD]

When he told the story about Sio Moore, Darius Butler, etc and talking with all his former players, then talked about Jasper Howard...that's heavy . This guy is determined.

BINGO. You got that right.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Can someone shut the shades?

Looks like it's either a blind spot from the shades or a double shadow from the cameras.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Glad I watched that, thanks again for posting the link Art.

 

[Jax Husky]

Question: What things do you like about the current offensive and defensive units?

Edsall: I really can't answer that (lol)


In other words, nothing.

 

[sdhusky]

Question: What things do you like about the current offensive and defensive units?

Edsall: I really can't answer that (lol)


In other words, nothing.

They are going to have to earn claps and high fives...

 

[kemba]

Question: What things do you like about the current offensive and defensive units?

Edsall: I really can't answer that (lol)


In other words, nothing.

At least he's planning on watching tape from last year at some point, unlike Diaco who didn't think anything that happened when he wasn't coach was relevant

 

[RedStickHusky]

If I'm a current commit and he hasn't called me yet, I'm a ittle concerned by his answer about recruits

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

What's abundantly clear from this presser is Randy is a competent individual, he's not throwing out ridiculous lines, his words are genuine, his connection to the school and its players is genuine. He clearly wants to win here because it means something to him. That's something you can't undervalue. Whether or not he actually can go out and put the product on the field remains to be seen. But I'm confident he'll at the very least bring the program back to respectability. No more energy vampires, no more fantasy rivalry trophies, no more offensive schemes from the 1970s, no more absurd press conferences after a game that make you wonder if his eyes are working - no more embarrassment.

 

[polycom]

This is going to be a long off season. We need to keep a list of all the people that hated the Randy hire, I have a feeling that it'll be useful in the future.

 

[Brochacho]

If I'm a current commit and he hasn't called me yet, I'm a ittle concerned by his answer about recruits

I was very concerned about his answer. Its in the middle of the dead period and he said he talked to recruits?

 

[freescooter]

Bet he doesn't go into next season not caring if he wins.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

If I'm a current commit and he hasn't called me yet, I'm a ittle concerned by his answer about recruits

While it's not the fault of the kids who have signed already, is there really anyone in the current incoming class who's so good we can't let them go? I don't follow recruiting much at all, but the bits and pieces I did see indicated we were singing guys whose other options were essentially FCS schools or UMass.

 

[RedStickHusky]

I was very concerned about his answer. Its in the middle of the dead period and he said he talked to recruits?

I may have misheard.. or misstated.. can you reach out without talking?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Also, for those who care... blue tie!

What'd PP wear? Orange? Fiasco? Cranberry, or Nantucket Red? Herbst? Dookie blue! From the looks of it, HCRE2 was sporting a National Flag Blue and White Huskies' mascot tie. Moving onward, and upward.

 

[Bonehead]

I was very concerned about his answer. Its in the middle of the dead period and he said he talked to recruits?

That's a good point.
I would assume we didn't break any rules.

 

[businesslawyer]

I was thinking he needs a new car...

That's his dream car.

 

[Husky25]

If I'm a current commit and he hasn't called me yet, I'm a ittle concerned by his answer about recruits

That was an interesting answer. I though coaches were not allowed to talk to any recruits during the blackout period. Did Randy just admit to a violation?

That's it boys. No one can say UConn is not Big Time now. We've got a scandal brewin'!!

 

[mac66]

Think honest in that he did not watch and study tape rather than give a BS answer. Guess days of hearing the constant BS about so and so (pick a name) is best player in country are officially over, thankfully.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Seems like HCRFE and AD David Benedict talked about a coaches willingness to surround himself with other strong coaches.

 

[Jax Husky]

If I'm a current commit and he hasn't called me yet, I'm a ittle concerned by his answer about recruits

All incoming coaches say they'll want to evaluate the previous regime's recruits. I'd guess the vast majority keep their offers though.

One thing I am happy about is that Edsall always recruits go-getters. Under the radar guys that have a ton of heart. Will be nice to see that back on the field.

 

[Bonehead]

That was an interesting answer. I though coaches were not allowed to talk to any recruits during the blackout period. Did Randy just admit to a violation?

That's it boys. No one can say UConn is not Big Time now. We've got a scandal brewin'!!

Did Matt set him up?

;-)

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

I was very concerned about his answer. Its in the middle of the dead period and he said he talked to recruits?

I believe that schools can't contact players, but if a player contacts a coach/school, they are allowed to talk. So my guess is that many of the current recruits were eager to touch base with HCRE. At least, that is my hope.