If Warde Manuel Leaves

[CTMike]

I don't get the hate for Manuel.

This is the Boneyard, where everyone is the smartest man in the room and everyone else sucks as a matter of fact.

 

[freescooter]

I don't get the hate for Manuel.

Of all the things that were on his plate, there was one that was far and away #1. In fact it was not only #1, but #1-5. And that was getting us into a P5 conference. When he needed to be here doing that he instead was in the Bahamas drinking those out of hollowed out pineapples with little umbrellas. End result, UConn is in the AAC. For all the nonsense offered in his defense, he was totally out maneuvered. He let Louisville set the narrative, and we still haven't recovered from his ineptitude. Not just because we got left out of the ACC. That was bad enough. But the whole perception of UConn suffered because he didn't make any kind of a public defense of the University. It was so embarrassing that I even heard one guy talking about how Louisville was competitive with UConn in Womens Basketball! Warde Manuel gave the most incompetent effort since Michael Dukakis's run for president.

 

[Husky25]

I might actually start praising Warde, just in case VaTech decides to check out how the fans feel about him. Can't be too careful. Good new is that with Warde Manuel in charge, VaTech will probably head to the MAC and there will be a spot opened in the ACC.

president @ uconn.edu (remove spaces)

If the time comes, submit your resume for Athletic Director. My guess is, despite your readily apparent abundance of relevant qualification, your submission wouldn't even get a second look, let alone a first interview...

 

[metsfan2323]

If Warde hasn't officially denied this yet it must be true. He probably interviewed in San Diego last week. I'm sure he and Susan have already had an awkward conversation.

I really started to like Warde this year, but at this point I hope he gets the V Tech job. Don't want anyone who is not 10 toes in.

Bring in the former Rutgers AD, he got hosed out of his job.

 

[freescooter]

If Warde hasn't officially denied this yet it must be true. He probably interviewed in San Diego last week. I'm sure he and Susan have already had an awkward conversation.

I really started to like Warde this year, but at this point I hope he gets the V Tech job. Don't want anyone who is not 10 toes in.

Dare we hope she does a BC/Jags and fires him?

 

[Nostical]

If Warde Manuel Leaves......….I'll dance naked on the 50 yard line at The Rent.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Of all the things that were on his plate, there was one that was far and away #1. In fact it was not only #1, but #1-5. And that was getting us into a P5 conference. When he needed to be here doing that he instead was in the Bahamas drinking those out of hollowed out pineapples with little umbrellas. End result, UConn is in the AAC. For all the nonsense offered in his defense, he was totally out maneuvered. He let Louisville set the narrative, and we still haven't recovered from his ineptitude. Not just because we got left out of the ACC. That was bad enough. But the whole perception of UConn suffered because he didn't make any kind of a public defense of the University. It was so embarrassing that I even heard one guy talking about how Louisville was competitive with UConn in Womens Basketball! Warde Manuel gave the most incompetent effort since Michael Dukakis's run for president.

People really believe there was anything Manuel or Herbst could've done to get us into the ACC? Good grief.

What do people expect?

He hired Ollie and Diaco.

Although some people may hate it, he oversaw the re-branding effort.

He has added quality games against BYU and Boise.

The marketing and ticket strategy, while it still has a lot of room for improvement, is much better than under JH.

I don't give him full credit, but groundbreaking for the hoops practice facility was under his watch.

If you and others wanna blame him for sipping drinks in the Bahamas while Ville got into the ACC, have at it. But you're embarassing yourself.

 

[ZooCougar]

Dare we hope she does a BC/Jags and fires him?

That proved to be self destructive. Would be a bad way to go.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

If Warde Manuel Leaves.….I'll dance naked on the 50 yard line at The Rent.

It's bad enough we have to suffer through one game already.

 

[06029]

Dare we hope she does a BC/Jags and fires him?

Because that worked out so well for BC.

If the guy is in demand, that is a good thing and it means that the world in which operates holds him in fairly high regard.

 

[Husky25]

If Warde Manuel Leaves.….I'll dance naked on the 50 yard line at The Rent.

This is the second time you've used this wager. Which game(s) are you planning on doing this? I'll be sure to be in the beer or bathroom line, which ever mood strikes me at that time in order not to witness it. It's one of those things you can't unsee.

 

[sportsart]

If Warde Manuel Leaves.….I'll dance naked on the 50 yard line at The Rent.

Wait till people find out you're really a female, and of college age.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

This is the second time you've used this wager. Which game(s) are you planning on doing this? I'll be sure to be in the beer or bathroom line, which ever mood strikes me at that time in order not to witness it. It's one of those things you can't unsee.

Hopefully it's late in the season when it's cold out. Just to keep it short.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

As usual, I guess I am in the minority. I think losing Warde would be a huge blow to Uconn. I think he has been outstanding, and finding an equal replacement will be very difficult. I hope President Herbst gives him a raise by the end of the week to end this rumor.

 

[LIUCHusky]

People really believe there was anything Manuel or Herbst could've done to get us into the ACC? Good grief.

What do people expect?

He hired Ollie and Diaco.

Although some people may hate it, he oversaw the re-branding effort.

He has added quality games against BYU and Boise.

The marketing and ticket strategy, while it still has a lot of room for improvement, is much better than under JH.

I don't give him full credit, but groundbreaking for the hoops practice facility was under his watch.

If you and others wanna blame him for sipping drinks in the Bahamas while Ville got into the ACC, have at it. But you're embarassing yourself.

He did pretty well for the hockey program also.

 

[Waquoit]

If Warde Manuel Leaves.….I'll dance naked on the 50 yard line at The Rent.

Hey Nos, they had your girl Suzie on the Kiss Cam last night! I thought of you.

 

[Mike Honcho]

The guy who posted this on his blog questioned his source. That says quite a bit.

I saw you post that on the basketball board as well. I think you misread the tweet. The person who questioned the source was a UConn fan tweeting at Jeff Jacobs, not Jeff Jacobs himself.

https://twitter.com/ADimeBack/status/425985450419818496

A Dime Back‏@ADimeBack
@jacobscourant Is this you talking based on your sources, or mentioning because of John's article? I don't trust the source in John's piece.

 

[freescooter]

People really believe there was anything Manuel or Herbst could've done to get us into the ACC? Good grief.

What do people expect?

He hired Ollie and Diaco.

Although some people may hate it, he oversaw the re-branding effort.

He has added quality games against BYU and Boise.

The marketing and ticket strategy, while it still has a lot of room for improvement, is much better than under JH.

I don't give him full credit, but groundbreaking for the hoops practice facility was under his watch.

If you and others wanna blame him for sipping drinks in the Bahamas while Ville got into the ACC, have at it. But you're embarassing yourself.

I guess you are entitled to your view. He did a horrible job and made no effort to counter the narrative that UL was putting out, to the extent that it was truly embarrassing. As I said when I heard a talking head favorably compare UL's womens basketball program to ours it was clear how bad things had gotten. Heck, Jurich had everybody on tv, the radio, interviewed in the press. He announced he was cancelling his trip to work on this. Manuel did nothing. He allowed the narrative to develop such that by the time the vote was held, Louisville seemed like the logical choice and UConn would have been a head scratcher. Two weeks earlier, everyone conceded UConn was the logical choice. I've watched and participated in political campaigns before and when you allow the other guy to set the narrative, even if he's the underdog, you almost always lose. I saw that playing out very early on in the ACC thing and it was clear that Warde had absolutely no clue what he was doing. He didn't fight back even once. You have to give your friends a reason to support you and we didn't. The whole "there was nothing he could do" argument came about after he had failed. It was an excuse. Nothing more. I would have fired him the day after the decision was made if I had the power to do so. The rest of the stuff he's done has been polishing the silverware on the Titanic. And this comes from a long time hockey fan who loves that we're heading to Hockey East.

 

[ZooCougar]

I guess you are entitled to your view. He did a horrible job and made no effort to counter the narrative that UL was putting out, to the extent that it was truly embarrassing. As I said when I heard a talking head favorably compare UL's womens basketball program to ours it was clear how bad things had gotten. Heck, Jurich had everybody on tv, the radio, interviewed in the press. He announced he was cancelling his trip to work on this. Manuel did nothing. He allowed the narrative to develop such that by the time the vote was held, Louisville seemed like the logical choice and UConn would have been a head scratcher. Two weeks earlier, everyone conceded UConn was the logical choice. I've watched and participated in political campaigns before and when you allow the other guy to set the narrative, even if he's the underdog, you almost always lose. I saw that playing out very early on in the ACC thing and it was clear that Warde had absolutely no clue what he was doing. He didn't fight back even once. You have to give your friends a reason to support you and we didn't. The whole "there was nothing he could do" argument came about after he had failed. It was an excuse. Nothing more. I would have fired him the day after the decision was made if I had the power to do so. The rest of the stuff he's done has been polishing the silverware on the Titanic. And this comes from a long time hockey fan who loves that we're heading to Hockey East.

Please don't take this the wrong way. But if you don't get help at Charter, please get help somewhere.

 

[huskymedic]

If Warde leaves:

"Sometime when you’re feeling important;
Sometime when your ego ‘s in bloom;
Sometime when you take it for granted,
You’re the best qualified in the room:
Sometime when you feel that your going,
Would leave an unfillable hole,
Just follow these simple instructions,
And see how they humble your soul.

Take a bucket and fill it with water,
Put your hand in it up to the wrist,
Pull it out and the hole that’s remaining,
Is a measure of how much you’ll be missed.
You can splash all you wish when you enter,
You may stir up the water galore,
But stop, and you’ll find that in no time,
It looks quite the same as before.

The moral of this quaint example,
Is to do just the best that you can,
Be proud of yourself but remember,
There’s no indispensable man."

 

[FDNY99]

If he leaves...he leaves. I'd wish him luck...then hope SH is making her FIRST and ONLY call to Tim Pernetti!

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I guess you are entitled to your view. He did a horrible job and made no effort to counter the narrative that UL was putting out, to the extent that it was truly embarrassing. As I said when I heard a talking head favorably compare UL's womens basketball program to ours it was clear how bad things had gotten. Heck, Jurich had everybody on tv, the radio, interviewed in the press. He announced he was cancelling his trip to work on this. Manuel did nothing. He allowed the narrative to develop such that by the time the vote was held, Louisville seemed like the logical choice and UConn would have been a head scratcher. Two weeks earlier, everyone conceded UConn was the logical choice. I've watched and participated in political campaigns before and when you allow the other guy to set the narrative, even if he's the underdog, you almost always lose. I saw that playing out very early on in the ACC thing and it was clear that Warde had absolutely no clue what he was doing. He didn't fight back even once. You have to give your friends a reason to support you and we didn't. The whole "there was nothing he could do" argument came about after he had failed. It was an excuse. Nothing more. I would have fired him the day after the decision was made if I had the power to do so. The rest of the stuff he's done has been polishing the silverware on the Titanic. And this comes from a long time hockey fan who loves that we're heading to Hockey East.

Or maybe FSU and Clemson wielded a lot of stroke and made the final call. Ville just expanded their stadium. They were in the middle of a strong year with a stud coach and Heisman candidate QB. They had made it clear it was athletics first, academics last.

That's not narrative. What should Warde have done? Specifically.

 

[Waquoit]

Whether he gets the job or not, isn't Manuel admitting that we're effed?

 

[UConn07]

People really believe there was anything Manuel or Herbst could've done to get us into the ACC? Good grief.

What do people expect?

He hired Ollie and Diaco.

Although some people may hate it, he oversaw the re-branding effort.

He has added quality games against BYU and Boise.

The marketing and ticket strategy, while it still has a lot of room for improvement, is much better than under JH.

I don't give him full credit, but groundbreaking for the hoops practice facility was under his watch.

If you and others wanna blame him for sipping drinks in the Bahamas while Ville got into the ACC, have at it. But you're embarassing yourself.

Next year our men's basketball team, who is a powerhouse, plays East Carolina, Tulsa and Tulane IN CONFERENCE.

 

[metsfan2323]

Whether he gets the job or not, isn't Manuel admitting that we're effed?

No, I'm pretty sure you don't know you are being upgraded until the week before you are being upgraded. What you can probably read into this is nothing is imminent.