Jezz: Coach believes, players believe, when are our fans going to come back?

[NEforceUConn]

Yes the loyal BYers are on the bus, but Jezz where is Husky Nation. This board was fire years ago when we and RU were going at it and when we won the BE.

Love the support so far but I really hope the Rent gets an extra shot of energy for the next home game.

 

[shizzle787]

Yes the loyal BYers are on the bus, but Jezz where is Husky Nation. This board was fire years ago when we and RU were going at it and when we won the BE.

Love the support so far but I really hope the Rent gets an extra shot of energy for the next home game.

If we beat Ball State, we will get a good crowd for BC.

 

[formerlurker]

Maybe we never left but we decided to step back because we don't know what t f "jezz" is.

 

[NEforceUConn]

If we beat Ball State, we will get a good crowd for BC.

Damn, I hope to fly up from NC for that BCU game.

 

[formerlurker]

Damn, I hope to fly up from NC for that BCU game.

I'll pick you up at the airport. Jezz tell me your flight number.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Maybe we never left but we decided to step back because we don't know what t f "jezz" is.

It’s a southern expression like hot pimento cheese, meaning “get off your ass and go to the bloody game”.

Also referred to as Jeez

 

[UCFBfan]

Yes the loyal BYers are on the bus, but Jezz where is Husky Nation. This board was fire years ago when we and RU were going at it and when we won the BE.

Love the support so far but I really hope the Rent gets an extra shot of energy for the next home game.

Not having a conference hurts and obviously being abysmal tanked the fan base. Mora is doing what this program needs, turning it around and winning games we could win, so far.

BC should have a big turnout because it's BC and any time we play them it's always got that extra something.

 

[uconnsouth]

In the eyes of casual fans, not having a conference is like playing 12 exhibition games.

 

[businesslawyer]

If we host BC coming off a three game winning streak — and I’m not taking that “if” for granted — I don’t know how much our attendance will increase by, but I 100% guaranty you that the enthusiasm of those who attend will be something we haven’t seen in a long time.

 

[History Geek]

If we host BC coming off a three game winning streak — and I’m not taking that “if” for granted“ — I don’t know how much our attendance will increase by, but I 100% guaranty you that the enthusiasm of those who attend will be something we haven’t seen in a long time.

I for one will be visably enthusiastic

 

[Palatine]

In the eyes of casual fans, not having a conference is like playing 12 exhibition games.

Do casual fans know who is in which conference? How casual are we talking here?

 

[UCSouth]

It’s a southern expression like hot pimento cheese, meaning “get off your ass and go to the bloody game”.

Also referred to as Jeez

I must be too far South...not a thing here. Jeez, sorry to have to tell you that.

 

[CL82]

In the eyes of casual fans, not having a conference is like playing 12 exhibition games.

Casual fans probably think we never left the big east and it continues to be a football conference.

 

[BugsyCT]

Honestly, I'm not expecting a drastic turnaround in attendance this year even if we run the table. Connecticut sports fans are very cynical and fickle. UConn casuals have been beaten down & apathetic for years by awful football. It's gonna take time to change that mindset. Consistent winning and competitive football is still the one & only answer.

 

[SubbaBub]

I for one will be visably enthusiastic

You might even say, "jezzed"

 

[NEforceUConn]

Honestly, I'm not expecting a drastic turnaround in attendance this year even if we run the table. Connecticut sports fans are very cynical and fickle. UConn casuals have been beaten down & apathetic for years by awful football. It's gonna take time to change that mindset. Consistent winning and competitive football is still the one & only answer.

No need for honest sensible statements, this is the BY.

 

[AzHusky]

Does the casual fan know that ND is not in a conference?

 

[CL82]

Does the casual fan know that ND is not in a conference?

No the casual fan isn’t sure bit thinks they are in the Big Ten.

 

[BlueandOG]

If we beat Ball State, the BC game will be crowded. The UMASS game is on Friday night and could be amazing if we are winning.

 

[RC111]

Do casual fans know who is in which conference? How casual are we talking here?

I was talking to a high school coach (not head) whose son saw UConn after Mora was hired and started bringing in local teams to see the facilities. He was invited but couldn't make it. Even HE said he's never followed UConn and didn't realize they're not in a conference. He watches high school and NFL cause he's originally from out of state and has no sentimental attachment to the perennially bad local team. Not a dig on his part, just honesty.

If football people like that aren't interested in the program, I think there's a lot of work to be done to get people in the door. On the positive side, he said he thinks Mora's invites are working and kids from his son's team have talked about seeing games. Have to start somewhere.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

We are talking about over a decade of complete ineptitude and being embarrassed by our Football program. It is going to take a while to get back the typical bandwagon CT fan...certainly going to take more than wins over Fresno St and FIU. If we beat BCU and finish above .500 this year, I am hopeful that we begin to see some momentum behind the team in 2023.

Here's my optimistic goal--we beat BCU and end the season on a nice run and make some random bowl game this year. Then if we start next season 3-0 (Duke, @ Georgia St, FIU), then we head into a Week 4 matchup against NC State at The Rent. If all of the above happens, I could see us getting a near sellout and we reintroduce the country to UConn Football with the full backing of the CT fans. To me, that is the goal (stretch goal, but not unattainable).

 

[kemba]

Agree with the post that said our improvement, even if we win next week, probably won’t lead to a big increase in attendance, but it should lead to a big increase in energy in the stadium. For the diehards who have either stuck with this team or have been just desperate for a reason to come back this is really exciting. For those who football is just a distraction until basketball starts it’s just a slightly less bad team.

That said, with the next home game being bcu, homecoming, and at noon on Halloween weekend (students will see this as an extra party and not have to decide between the game and Halloween parties back at campus) it should be the best crowd of the year pending weather

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

I know it's petty, but I keep coming back to this post to figure out who Jezz is and where he said that.
A colon after a name refers to that person's statement.
Mora: "Hard things are hard."
If it's supposed to be Jeez (aka Geez) I get it. But Jezz just sounds like something VERY different.

 

[jdb50]

The Homecoming game always brought in fans/former UConn students that only went to one game a year. The exception was the monsoon game against UMass. You could tell from the groups in the parking lots. So with it being BC I would expect a good showing. If we can win against Ball State it will really up the energy level. Should be the largest crowd of the year.

 

[NEforceUConn]

I know it's petty, but I keep coming back to this post to figure out who Jezz is and where he said that.
A colon after a name refers to that person's statement.
Mora: "Hard things are hard."
If it's supposed to be Jeez (aka Geez) I get it. But Jezz just sounds like something VERY different

Duh, it was suppose to be Jeez, as in the lord's name. Get your head out of the gutter.