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There's a little city about 40 minutes north of their campus that young people really seem to like.
interesting. the manchester coach wasn't in with the rest hugh? funny that his prized player is heading northeast.I find that funny Doggie...Cersosimo's father was very vocal about NOT being part Kelis Fisher the group that wrote the letter in support of Coach P getting the UConn job, as was Manchester HC. I see Cersosimo did a REAL bang up job keeping Ct kids home again this year. Cochran came to UConn because of P and DeLeone's past relationship with his father! It is beyond time for him to move on down the road in my opinion!
There's a little city about 40 minutes north of their campus that young people really seem to like.
john, i think it's image as much as anything. RU is in the community, doing good deeds etc. So people feel part of the RU community long before they actually join the team. Once at UConn, a NJ kid may feel just as at home. But part of being the state school is that you have a broader service mission. People feel they are a stakeholder in the state U.
Add the top ranked APR and stuff like that...and an image get's made.
mattp, so you are saying that Rutgers' 3 billion dollar budget, and NJ's 30 billion budget, are at risk due to Rutger's 100 million stadium expansion that is being paid out in bonds over 30 years?
Because history matters more than you believe. First impressions are very lasting, and to many (not players but parents and coaches) RU was a place where future NFL players went long before UConn was. I do not believe that Esdall was/is a good recruiter, in terms of winning and losing head to head battles. But you are going to find out over time that the lack of a I-A history is not going to be totally overcome in a decade.
Carl, how many varsity sports does UConn field? The football team I think was 1 mil in the red last year, and was in the black the year before. The 18 mil is what the rest of the athletics department costs.
I think the only thing UConn has over RU is two BE championships. So kudos on that. But for facilities, coaching, player development, on field performance, the two programs generally stack up evenly. The three things RU has over UConn are:
1. We are the U of NJ, and NJ has more talent than Connecticut. This is a bid advantage and always will be.
2. Schiano - Great recruiter, and has stability. He's not leaving for another job. So despite all the attempts to portray RU as shaky, we are rock solid in terms of what kids want and will stay that way.
3. Taking care of the kids. RU has worked hard to make sure they take care of the kids. The APR is the highest among public schools. They don't get into trouble at the same rate as other schools. There is a strong community there. Parents feel safe sending their kids to RU and that makes a difference.
Carl, how many varsity sports does UConn field? The football team I think was 1 mil in the red last year, and was in the black the year before. The 18 mil is what the rest of the athletics department costs.
I think the only thing UConn has over RU is two BE championships. So kudos on that. But for facilities, coaching, player development, on field performance, the two programs generally stack up evenly. The three things RU has over UConn are:
1. We are the U of NJ, and NJ has more talent than Connecticut. This is a bid advantage and always will be.
2. Schiano - Great recruiter, and has stability. He's not leaving for another job. So despite all the attempts to portray RU as shaky, we are rock solid in terms of what kids want and will stay that way.
3. Taking care of the kids. RU has worked hard to make sure they take care of the kids. The APR is the highest among public schools. They don't get into trouble at the same rate as other schools. There is a strong community there. Parents feel safe sending their kids to RU and that makes a difference.
Holy irony Batman2. Schiano - Great recruiter, and has stability. He's not leaving for another job. So despite all the attempts to portray RU as shaky, we are rock solid in terms of what kids want and will stay that way.
2. Schiano - Great recruiter, and has stability. He's not leaving for another job. So despite all the attempts to portray RU as shaky, we are rock solid in terms of what kids want and will stay that way.
Schiano is a better recruiter than anyone we've ever had.
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You have to admit, that about 24 hours after he posted that Schiano is gone. That in itself is pretty hilarious. Where is he now to give lectures on the stability at RU?Schiano is a better recruiter than anyone we've ever had.
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The RU posters like that tiger only come around here when they have a meaningless thing to throw in our faces. If you are gonna be "that guy" at least come back for your medicine.
I'm right here TOP!
Took ya long enough.
So, is Cristobol going to pull a PP and keep most of the assistants on board?...
I'm right here TOP!

Who's the leader in the clubhouse? I'm betting they promote a current staffer, and pray they keep the class together. Not a lot of good options available with previous head coaching experience.You may be right. But who knows...
Personally I'd like Tom Coughlin to coach the team...but he's unavailable.
Who's the leader in the clubhouse? I'm betting they promote a current staffer, and pray they keep the class together. Not a lot of good options available with previous head coaching experience.
Call me crazy, but I think Addazio would like to take over when PP leaves UConn.
Nothing of substance here, just a hunch...
kkkkkkkkkcoach in waiting.i have heard from a reliable source that he and hiw wife have been looking to move back to CT for years...just needs a job.