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Kevin Willard not happy about our return to Big East

FriarJ said:
Why doesn’t everybody love us, we are UConn! That is exactly the reason nobody can stand you. Strap in, you are now the evil empire of the BE that you never were before. I would like to think that we alone can’t stand you but as you will find out, it’s everybody. None of that will bother any of you nor should it, but it’s not going to be a love fest for your school and especially not for the fans. It is what it is, welcome home.
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Thanks for the compliments
 
I’m pretty sure we were the Evil Empire before. Syracuse and Georgetown fans probably felt it a little more than PC fans though. Our rivalry with PC is underrated. I love playing Providence.
 
FriarJ said:
Why doesn’t everybody love us, we are UConn! That is exactly the reason nobody can stand you. Strap in, you are now the evil empire of the BE that you never were before. I would like to think that we alone can’t stand you but as you will find out, it’s everybody. None of that will bother any of you nor should it, but it’s not going to be a love fest for your school and especially not for the fans. It is what it is, welcome home.
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Uconn held the league up and dominated it from the 90's onward, we're used to everyone hating us.
 
FriarJ said:
Why doesn’t everybody love us, we are UConn! That is exactly the reason nobody can stand you. Strap in, you are now the evil empire of the BE that you never were before. I would like to think that we alone can’t stand you but as you will find out, it’s everybody. None of that will bother any of you nor should it, but it’s not going to be a love fest for your school and especially not for the fans. It is what it is, welcome home.
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Funny stuff you’re so inconsistent though. This reply is only what you’re thinking not what “everybody” is. But feel free J! Lol
 
Hoophound said:
I’m pretty sure we were the Evil Empire before. Syracuse and Georgetown fans probably felt it a little more than PC fans though. Our rivalry with PC is underrated. I love playing Providence.
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I always felt it was Cuse and Georgetown probably because I was there since the beginning and you were down with us for the first decade. I hated Cuse and their fans and still do. You guys are the huge outlier now. Big Public University many championships, football and many of your fans look down on the catholic schools like we can’t compete with you. You will be hated in every arena you travel to in the conference.
 
mauconnfan said:
Funny stuff you’re so inconsistent though. This reply is only what you’re thinking not what “everybody” is. But feel free J! Lol
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You think you are the conference favorites? Delusion.
 
You know what coach and program I respect, Jay Wright and VIllanova. They didn't see themselves as a regional Catholic program. They saw themselves as a major national program and one of the best, turns out they are now one of the best.
 
Honesty on any level is refreshing
He could also be trying to establish UConn as a Big Rival Rivals =excitement
UConn v Nova
UConn v Georgetown (nostalgia )
UConn vs PC Regional
 
You can't blame these guys, UConn is a potential negative impact on their future earnings.
 
FriarJ said:
I always felt it was Cuse and Georgetown probably because I was there since the beginning and you were down with us for the first decade. I hated Cuse and their fans and still do. You guys are the huge outlier now. Big Public University many championships, football and many of your fans look down on the catholic schools like we can’t compete with you. You will be hated in every arena you travel to in the conference.
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Hopefully the team/programs you root for always have the chance to beat the best. As you say many times, depending on the rivalry, it could be hatred. But for most in this league it will be due to the respect of wanting to beat the team with the most National Championships and history returning. Just a natural fan reaction with the likes of Xavier, Butler, Creighton who we rarely play. Not all hate as much as it is college hoops passion.
 
UConn is the big brother who moved back home and threw the little whiny brother out of his room. Now little brother is back in the bunk bed sharing a room with the 9yo.
You had your chance to own New England Providence. Your time ran out with nothing to show.
 
AZHuskiePop said:
Honesty on any level is refreshing
He could also be trying to establish UConn as a Big Rival Rivals =excitement
UConn v Nova
UConn v Georgetown (nostalgia )
UConn vs PC Regional
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That is exactly right. The animosity both ways brings excitement, just like it was in the original BE.
 
Captbluefin said:
UConn is the big brother who moved back home and threw the little whiny brother out of his room. Now little brother is back in the bunk bed sharing a room with the 9yo.
You had your chance to own New England Providence. Your time ran out with nothing to show.
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You are going to find that the little brothers grew some muscle and the big brother while now working hard in the gym, put on a few.
 
Grey Goose said:
Are you a fan of Kevin Willard's humor?? Go with decaff next time at Dunkin' Donuts
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I am a huge Kevin Willard fan. His teams play hard defense and battle every possession. SHU has become a very good program. I can't say I give a rat's ___ what he thinks about UConn coming back. I can tell you that from a Friar fan perspective almost all fans are very pleased your back. Iron sharpens iron and we need UConn for our program to take the next step, if it's capable. I do know if it is going to happen UConn will be a help.
 
mauconnfan said:
Hopefully the team/programs you root for always have the chance to beat the best. As you say many times, depending on the rivalry, it could be hatred. But for most in this league it will be due to the respect of wanting to beat the team with the most National Championships and history returning. Just a natural fan reaction with the likes of Xavier, Butler, Creighton who we rarely play. Not all hate as much as it is college hoops passion.
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Yeah wait till they get ahold of you guys at the Garden. Xavier, Butler and especially Creighton fans are in for culture shock compared to the love fest that has been going on.
 
FriarJ said:
Why doesn’t everybody love us, we are UConn! That is exactly the reason nobody can stand you. Strap in, you are now the evil empire of the BE that you never were before. I would like to think that we alone can’t stand you but as you will find out, it’s everybody. None of that will bother any of you nor should it, but it’s not going to be a love fest for your school and especially not for the fans. It is what it is, welcome home.
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Captbluefin said:
UConn is the big brother who moved back home and threw the little whiny brother out of his room. Now little brother is back in the bunk bed sharing a room with the 9yo.
You had your chance to own New England Providence. Your time ran out with nothing to show.
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This.
 
When I was younger I always rooted for UConn, but respected the Providence Friars with Ernie D, Marvin Barnes, Kevin Stacom. Especially the Final Four Team in 73. Later with Billy Eason Joey Hassett Bruce Campbell and others. Also the late Dave Gavitt (classy) and the great commish Mike Tranghese!! But from my perspective following UConn since 1970 to now I have a different perspective. When UConn took over New England dominance starting in 1988 Friar fans have become paranoid. Jealous of the Huskies 4 National Championships countless Big East Championships. Is their a rivalry yes to an extent. But Friar J relax!! It's like my friend said a few minutes ago. Providence is about dead legends. Make new ones!!!!
 
FriarJ said:
I am a huge Kevin Willard fan. His teams play hard defense and battle every possession. SHU has become a very good program. I can't say I give a rat's ___ what he thinks about UConn coming back. I can tell you that from a Friar fan perspective almost all fans are very pleased your back. Iron sharpens iron and we need UConn for our program to take the next step, if it's capable. I do know if it is going to happen UConn will be a help.
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PC has always played an entertaining brand of ball.. Going back to Ernie D and Marvin.. Let the games begin..
 
Waquoit said:
Many a truth spoken in jest, grasshopper
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As usual with Willard, his bone-dry sarcasm contained an unmistakable kernel of truth: While nobody in the league doubts that UConn’s return is good for business, there’s a nagging, gnawing feeling that they let the fox into the henhouse. That the Huskies — who wanted out so badly seven years ago — are barging back into a carefully calibrated brotherhood with their state-school resources, marauding fan base and visions of domination.

Dan Hurley and UConn basketball barge back into the Big East, breaking some eggshells

The reunion is great for the St. Anthony and Seton Hall grad. Is it great for the Big East?
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