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Husky25 said:
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.
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It's all about the journey. Don't miss it while waiting for the results.
 
housekeys said:
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.
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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!
 
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Da_Aisijimo_Gou said:
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!
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"Nutmeg negatoids" - that's a classic. I salute you!

That takes "nattering nabobs of negativism" to new heights.
 
sportsart said:
It's all about the journey. Don't miss it while waiting for the results.
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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.
 
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.
 
Husky25 said:
And there is your apology. I doubt he actually says the word, "Sorry," but he did say "apologize." Not going to hear anything closer.
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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.
 
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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 !
 
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freescooter said:
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.
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6. Made up trophy games.
 
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.
 
RioDog said:
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.
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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....
 
huskysupporter said:
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.
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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.
 
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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.
 
Jax Husky said:
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
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8. Going for it on 4th and 12 from the 13 down 7-0 in the 2nd quarter.
 
RioDog said:
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.
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And I think this was the main reason he was hired. UConn football had turned into essentially a substance addict who had just about hit rock bottom. The program needed someone to extend a helping hand and refocus its track, get them back to productivity and respectability and put them on the right path. Very few legitimate coaches were going to be interested in taking that job. Edsall is step one in the process. He can possibly be step two or three, but if he can get us solidly up the first step, I'm confident the school's brand and resources would be able to attract the right guy to take us up the next step.
 
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Buffett10 said:
Best barber in the state. Now Darren can come back to UConn games.
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Now Darren can get back to hanging new plaques on the wall.
 
Husky25 said:
And there is your apology. I doubt he actually says the word, "Sorry," but he did say "apologize." Not going to hear anything closer.
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Still want my beer from sportsart.
 
polycom said:
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.
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For what?
 
ktuck911 said:
Wisdom with time
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A few days ago I was very much against this hire. And while I realize that an emotional press conference could provoke an emotional response from folks to support Coach Edsall, I was taken that his words were very much from the heart. Much of this program was born here with him, and I believe he realizes the possibility exists that it could also die here with him. I now believe that not letting this happen is one of his overarching goals. I was a head coach for many years and I heard this man today. Apologies to all. Good luck Coach and players. Now lets play some football.
ktuck911 said:
Wisdom with time
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sportsart said:
If you promise to get off the Palatine train, I'll buy you 6. ;) Deal?
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Just the 1 for now. The process can't be forced and I thought I would be further along by now. When I saw him getting misty-eyed today all I could think is how he got misty-eyed while saying "I'll be at UConn for as long as you'll have me." The good feelings in the room did affect me a bit but I still don't trust the guy. And for all the good feelings there were still several stifled (yet audible) chuckles when AD David said, " A coach...not to use it as a stepping stone"
 
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