How UConn Lured Jim Mora on Back into Coaching | The Rich Eisen Show

[DoctorWho85]

I love the fact that he reached out to us first. He couldn't have reached out to other schools, but it sounds like he wanted to be here. He speaks about loving to coach at the college level and I'm still blown away we managed to get such a good coach here.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Or the NFL!

Can't look any worse than the Lions.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Fired with plenty of success. Had two or three 10 win seasons and one or two 9 win seasons with UCLA. When has UCLA reached that kind of success? I’ll wait. He also had some success in the NFL as a HC and DC. He’s well respected. Is it guaranteed the he’ll succeed here? No, but there’s no guarantee that a hungry young coach would have success either. I’d prefer Mora with his track record, knowledge and experience since he was available.

Mora seems to be pumped to be here. I read in an interview even his dad is pumped about Jim being here. He's got name recognition and the ability to recruit. He still probably has a ton of connections to bring in a very good staff. Honestly he's a decent OC away from being the most successive coach at the FBS level for UConn.

He was also fired from jobs that had impossibly high expectations, but still did very well at all stops. Moorhead was fired from Miss St after going 14-12 I believe. That's really good for a middle of the road SEC team. Just stupid high expectations. I truly believe we'll see a huge difference under Mora. And full except him to be immortalized as Jim Mora Stadium at Rentschler Field.

 

[Sky ball]

Mora seems to be pumped to be here. I read in an interview even his dad is pumped about Jim being here. He's got name recognition and the ability to recruit. He still probably has a ton of connections to bring in a very good staff. Honestly he's a decent OC away from being the most successive coach at the FBS level for UConn.

He was also fired from jobs that had impossibly high expectations, but still did very well at all stops. Moorhead was fired from Miss St after going 14-12 I believe. That's really good for a middle of the road SEC team. Just stupid high expectations. I truly believe we'll see a huge difference under Mora. And full except him to be immortalized as Jim Mora Stadium at Rentschler Field.

I would prefer Jim Mora Stadium in Storrs, CT

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

I would prefer Jim Mora Stadium in Storrs, CT

Ideally, sufficient success for loyal UConn football supporters and bandwagoners alike requiring "Mora" stadium (said in old Italian's accent).

 

[RedStickHusky]

Ideally, sufficient success for loyal UConn football supporters and bandwagoners alike requiring "Mora" stadium (said in old Italian's accent).

At least the expansion would be "a mora stadium".

 

[Ewekon]

Sometimes being the worst _____ brings its own notariety. While a basketball brand, UConn is a national brand. Guy was HC in the Superbowl. This is news, like man bites dog news.
Good get!

 

[uconnfan68]

I would be more impressed by Mr. Mora's hire if he had not been fired from every head coaching position he has held.

I wish UConn had hired a hungry young coach rather than the 60 year old millionaire they did.

The hungry young coach is his replacement… after a few good years.

 

[Tampahusky]

Home run hire… all we ask are 6 win seasons , full Rent, and some bowl games. Let’s go!!!!

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

I would prefer Jim Mora Stadium in Storrs, CT

Well, I wanted to marry Farrah Fawcett. That also had zero chance of happening.

 

[Husky68]

Well, I wanted to marry Farrah Fawcett. That also had zero chance of happening.

So you were my competition.

 

[CL82]

I would be more impressed by Mr. Mora's hire if he had not been fired from every head coaching position he has held.

I wish UConn had hired a hungry young coach rather than the 60 year old millionaire they did.

I hear this guy is available…

 

[CL82]

At least the expansion would be "a mora stadium".

When in the coach that you’ve got,
Gives you credibility on the spot,
Thatsa Mora…

 

[giddyup]

Every time I hear him speak, I get more excited/impressed. Great hire!

Guy grows on you. Authentic dude who is legitimately ready to get after it. Whole key is get some early momentum he can build on.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Our fanbase is going to need to adjust to a head coach with a personality (at least one that isn't somewhat disconnected to reality). We've never had that since we moved up to this level.

 

[RioDog]

When in the coach that you’ve got,
Gives you credibility on the spot,
Thatsa Mora…

He know X's and O's
And the Jimmies and Joes
And Medi-a

'Scuza me
But you see
Back to winning we'll be
That's a Mora

 

[RioDog]

He know X's and O's
And the Jimmies and Joes
And Medi-a

'Scuza me
But you see
Back to winning we'll be
That's a Mora

... and for the UConn fans I left back in Rio:

Sabe X's e O's
Sabe Jimmies e Jos
e medi-a

Desculpe-me
Mais olhar
Vai de novo ganhar
e a Mora

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Our fanbase is going to need to adjust to a head coach with a personality (at least one that isn't somewhat disconnected to reality). We've never had that since we moved up to this level.

And seems to actually enjoy dealing with the media and fans...as opposed to treating them like a nuisance.

 

[UCFBfan]

At least the expansion would be "a mora stadium".