HCRE 2.0 Presser Thread (with Link to Watch)

[4in16]

There's a guy sitting. Next to me with Diaco colored pants. I gave him a hard time

Was his name Bob? He might not understand how these things work.

 

[jimva]

I'm about the same age as Edsall..and over the last 10-15 years I've learned a few things that I wasn't really capable of learning when I was younger:

• I've learned to listen carefully and acknowledge folks input.
• I've learned I don't need to do it all myself.
• Ego is necessary, but if you lose control of it you pay a big price.
• I readily acknowledge mistakes and I try to dwell on them only long enough to learn how not to repeat them.
• I've learned life is short and money is pretty far down the list as to what will make you happy (especially if you already have a few bucks).

This thing feels right. It's going to take a little time, but this guy will get this program back on track. I really believe he cares.....I really do!

Great points. I have a bunch of 20-30 year olds working for me. I am going share this with them.

 

[Husky25]

I'll tell you one thing. Those of us that were on the fence about this (me included, was an "eh" move for me at first), there should be no doubt that he is the right hire right now. There's NOBODY, absolutely nobody, that would've been as dedicated and as emotionally invested in this as HCRE.

Gotta tell ya, I'm not there yet. Hopefully, I'll be closer in Mid-April and a little more close the night of August 31, I need to see the product in action against FBS opponents...and a few times over.

 

[ktuck911]

I'll tell you one thing. Those of us that were on the fence about this (me included, was an "eh" move for me at first), there should be no doubt that he is the right hire right now. There's NOBODY, absolutely nobody, that would've been as dedicated and as emotionally invested in this as HCRE.

This! (also)

 

[huskysupporter]

He came off as very sincere regarding his apology. Think he realizes leaving at all was a mistake.

One of my favorite quotes when asked what he thought of current players on field play "if I can't answer it accurately I'm not going to take it on". How refreshing. Honest answers.

 

[sportsart]

Gotta tell ya, I'm not there yet. Hopefully, I'll be closer in Mid-April and a little more close the night of August 31, I need to see the product in action against FBS opponents...and a few times over.

It's all about the journey. Don't miss it while waiting for the results.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Easy to believe it is genuine. While I am sure he did not regret leaving for his dream job, at the time, few would want to leave the way he did.

Further highlighting, Edsall directly communicated in retrospect he regrets how he left UConn, then unequivocally apologized, asked for UConn's fans' support, and appropriately focused on the future. Almost 6 years ago, shiite happened and now "... most reasonable, relatively mature ..." people will look to the future and yet some Nutmeg negatoids will inexplicably remain mired in the past. Onward, and upward. Go Huskies!

 

[UConnNick]

Further highlighting, Edsall directly communicated in retrospect he regrets how he left UConn, then unequivocally apologized, asked for UConn's fans' support, and appropriately focused on the future. Almost 6 years ago, shiite happened and now "... most, reasonably relatively mature ..." people will look to the future and yet some Nutmeg negatoids will inexplicably remain mired in the past. Onward, and upward. Go Huskies!

"Nutmeg negatoids" - that's a classic. I salute you!

That takes "nattering nabobs of negativism" to new heights.

 

[Husky25]

It's all about the journey. Don't miss it while waiting for the results.

Didn't say I'm not getting season tickets or that I'm not going to games until the rip off 4 in a row. I've been a Season ticket holders since '03 (not bragging) and weathered some pretty putrid football from either section 139 or 103 over the last 6 years.

I was was pretty sure right away that Pasqualoni was 7-2 off suit. I went all in on Diaco (missed badly), and now I am just not convinced that Edsall is the pocket face cards (minimum) that he was in the mid-late aughts.

 

[freescooter]

Things I don't expect for next season:
1. Not caring whether we win or lose.
2. Thanking a team that beats us for being our partner.
3. Red pants
4. Losing track of the down in a critical game-ending drive.
5.Telling us that some true freshman is going to be the best at his position in the country.

 

[DefCONNOne]

And there is your apology. I doubt he actually says the word, "Sorry," but he did say "apologize." Not going to hear anything closer.

At least it wasn't "I regret", but you're right. That's the closest thing to "I'm sorry" UCONN fans, a.k.a the non kool-aid drinkers, are going to get.

 

[31GuardTrap]

What's the feeling in the room amongst the fans that are there? Happy? Indifferent?

It was pretty remarkable. I feeling of ...holy crap.....we are going to bury Holy Cross on 8/31.

Can someone shut the shades?

Was right in my face for a good 10 mins

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

(sun) Was right in my face for a good 10 mins

If nothing else, this confirms @31GuardTrap is neither HCRE nor HCRE2.

 

[danlow1963]

No. It has to be spelled out.

It has to be AD..D.

 

[31GuardTrap]

You can learn a lot by looking a man in the eyes. After the presser, I waited patiently in line to greet HCRE. When it was my turn, I shook his hand, introduced myself, welcomed him back, took a picture, and whispered "beat BC" to him. Not sure he heard it, but he smirked anyway.
My take is that he genuinely disgusted with himself for the WAY he left. He and his family made a ton of friends here and I think it really did eat at him.
Looking forward to signing day and the spring game.
Happy New Year's to you all !

 

[jostar1]

Replay is up. It starts at the 5 minute mark.

 

[NavinRJohnson]

What's Jeff gonna do if he doesn't cry and beg for his forgiveness.

That bad of air Jacobs didn't even have the sack to ask a question. Before anyone gets on my case, he has asked them in the past at other pressers.

 

[NavinRJohnson]

Who in the back of the room groaned when AD.D mentioned McHugh's name? Come on fess up.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Things I don't expect for next season:
1. Not caring whether we win or lose.
2. Thanking a team that beats us for being our partner.
3. Red pants
4. Losing track of the down in a critical game-ending drive.
5.Telling us that some true freshman is going to be the best at his position in the country.

6. Made up trophy games.

 

[RioDog]

I have to to say that neither AD Dace nor Randy are, how should I say, eloquent speakers. With Randy I expected it; given his position I was a little surprised at AD Dave's plodding delivery. Such a departure from Diaco's beautiful baffling bull$#!+. Was surprised at HCRE's emotional commentary about the program.

 

[coachRD]

I have to to say that neither AD Dace nor Randy are, how should I say, eloquent speakers. With Randy I expected it; given his position I was a little surprised at AD Dave's plodding delivery. Such a departure from Diaco's beautiful baffling bull$#!+. Was surprised at HCRE's emotional commentary about the program.

I think Coach Edsall's point about not being a HC for the first time in 17 years giving him more time to REFLECT was genuine and an indication of his appreciation for what he had and created here at UConn. I am beyond pumped....

 

[Jax Husky]

6. Made up trophy games.

7. Taking a knee at the 40 yard line down 10 with 30 seconds till halftime because you are afraid to throw a 6 yard out pattern and kick a FG

 

[RioDog]

He came off as very sincere regarding his apology. Think he realizes leaving at all was a mistake.

One of my favorite quotes when asked what he thought of current players on field play "if I can't answer it accurately I'm not going to take it on". How refreshing. Honest answers.

I'm sure one of the positives that weighed in Athletic Director Dave's mind was the fact HCRE is the absolut antithesis of the Diacoo Bull$#!+ Machine.

 

[BlueDogs]

A moving and humbling speech. By the end he had me 100% with a tear in my eye. He's going to get it done and he put things right. I think HCRE2 will be even better than the last.

 

[Stinger92860]

Hey, Diaco never shed a tear or got emotional (at least rationally) about UConn Football or this program before! Let's do this!!! #GetREady4Randy

You are wrong, fiasco made me cry all the time.