Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[lilbuddha]

so if we can't get into B12, ACC could be option. Or, even football only in Pac12, if it remains in place.

ACC nor PAC is an option.

 

[Utah Top Dog]

Wait.... what else does TCU have besides football?

TCU had an outlier sports year with FB reaching final, baseball reaching semi-final, and MBB in tourney.

 

[uconnyankee]

I don't see the appeal of Arizona. If I'm the Big 12 I grab ASU and either stop at 14 or take Utah and UConn to get to 16.

Geography, state flagship, basketball, P5, and possibly available.

Conferences don’t want to get turned down either.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

We’re kind of insufferable at times.

Disagree with two key points above:

1) Kind of
2) at times

 

[djct1999]

At the very least, it’s time to merge this thread with non key tweets. It’s become one big jumbled mess.

 

[CL82]

Are we sure this guy is key lol

I'm not. He's been all over the place having us in an out then and again then out again. It seems like he's reacting to stuff that's flying around the Twitter verse more than actually having a source.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

I'm not. He's been all over the place having us in an out then and again then out again. It seems like he's reacting to stuff that's flying around the Twitter verse more than actually having a source.

He has no inside info and posts often and randomly. Trying to build his followership.

 

[djct1999]

I'm not. He's been all over the place having us in an out then and again then out again. It seems like he's reacting to stuff that's flying around the Twitter verse more than actually having a source.

The boneyard has become a sequel to the usual suspects. Is GoKu keyser soze or is he someone “in the know” sending anonymous but valuable info? Who knows. Remeber this, the “greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing The Boneyard he did not exist.”

 

[Punkbo]

Whether or not the Big 12 invite materializes, we are well-positioned for the future. With the most recent championship, the UConn brand is stronger than ever. As I’ve said before, Coach Mora is the most important person in the athletic department because perception can become reality and the current national perception of UConn football is negative. He can and will change that narrative. Not sure about the timing, but the upheaval in college athletics will work in our favor and we’ll end up in a power conference.

 

[djct1999]

Whether or not the Big 12 invite materializes, we are well-positioned for the future. With the most recent championship, the UConn brand is stronger than ever. As I’ve said before, Coach Mora is the most important person in the athletic department because perception can become reality and the current national perception of UConn football is negative. He can and will change that narrative. Not sure about the timing, but the upheaval in college athletics will work in our favor and we’ll end up in a power conference.

The question becomes sustainability. Eventually the music will stop and there will be no more chairs. The longer we aren't sitting comfortably the greater the chance we are left out.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Whether or not the Big 12 invite materializes, we are well-positioned for the future. With the most recent championship, the UConn brand is stronger than ever. As I’ve said before, Coach Mora is the most important person in the athletic department because perception can become reality and the current national perception of UConn football is negative. He can and will change that narrative. Not sure about the timing, but the upheaval in college athletics will work in our favor and we’ll end up in a power conference.

Mora won't be here long term if we don't get into a P5 conference. If you read between the lines of his comments, it is readily apparent.

 

[NowInStorrs]

My work productivity will improve once this all shakes out.

 

[BlueandOG]

The question becomes sustainability. Eventually the music will stop and there will be no more chairs. The longer we aren't sitting comfortably the greater the chance we are left out.

I agree but am not worried. We are too good athletically, academically, and geographically for permanent P5 shutout. One of the following will happen:

• We are invited to the Big XII this summer.
• We are invited to the Big XII next year once our football team has an 8 win season this fall.
• We are invited to the ACC to replace the schools that leave for the B1G or SEC (UNC, FSU, Clemson, GT).

We just need to keep on winning and things will work out.

 

[Stinger92860]

My best guess, is those 2 schools were vocal against signing a GOR with the Pac. They gonna turn around and sign one with the Big12? Tough to see that. The Big12 would be silly to allow themselves to be used.

Then their only option is to go independent, right?

 

[uconndogs]

I think the issue for UCONN is sustainability. There is so much more disruption to come in conference re-alignment with the continued raid of the PAC and the eventual departures from the ACC. UCONN will eventually find a home as long as there is the collective will and funding to sustain the athletic programs in interim.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I fear the Big12 adds Arizona and stops until 2031 when the ACC GOR expires. At that point…

UVA, UNC, Washington, Oregon to Big10

Clemson, FSU, Miami, Ga Tech to SEC

Duke, Louisville, NC State, Va Tech to Big 12


Cuse, BC, Wake, Pitt join Big East and link up with OrSU, Wazzu, Utah, Cal, Stanford for football only league

 

[djct1999]

I agree but am not worried. We are too good athletically, academically, and geographically for permanent P5 shutout. One of the following will happen:

• We are invited to the Big XII this summer.
• We are invited to the Big XII next year once our football team has an 8 win season this fall.
• We are invited to the ACC to replace the schools that leave for the B1G or SEC (UNC, FSU, Clemson, GT).

We just need to keep on winning and things will work out.

1. Fingers crossed
2. The window is open now, not next year
3. Great, will that even be considered or paid like a power confernece

 

[uconnyankee]

Here’s my question…
Are the fans ready? I get the whole ‘it’s been 10 years since we’ve had a coach and been in a position to win more than 3 games’ rationale.
But, if UConn gets into P5, especially Big 12 which is big time football schools, will fans show up? I have zero doubt winning 8-9 games and having meaningful games against ranked opponents will help.
But what happens in the early years when we’re building up.
Reading some comments from anti UConn folks I want nothing more than to show how much UConn can deliver. But it really is on the fans too.
Getting in and having 20K in the stands isn’t a good look.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Here’s my question…
Are the fans ready? I get the whole ‘it’s been 10 years since we’ve had a coach and been in a position to win more than 3 games’ rationale.
But, if UConn gets into P5, especially Big 12 which is big time football schools, will fans show up? I have zero doubt winning 8-9 games and having meaningful games against ranked opponents will help.
But what happens in the early years when we’re building up.
Reading some comments from anti UConn folks I want nothing more than to show how much UConn can deliver. But it really is on the fans too.
Getting in and having 20K in the stands isn’t a good look.

If a top 10 TCU or Baylor is in town I think we’ll get a crowd lol

 

[uconndogs]

I was wondering if the SEC might take a run at Arizona to get a foothold out west. Appears they are going to bide their time and grab what they want from the ACC once the GORs can be addressed.

 

[djct1999]

There are a few things being ignored by the overwhelming noise from social media and the silence from our administration.
1. The recent performance of our football team is in no way indicative of how we would perform going forward. UConn has a top notch athletic department and with the additional tv revenue and conference affiliation that would come with an invite, the football program would thrive. Give us a full cylce and UConn football would become a perenial top 25 program. We know nothing else in sports.

2. Don't let the silence fool you. Dave Benedict is the Dan Hurley of ADs. He is a ferocious worker, intelligent, smart, respected, well connected, etc and I am confident he is working every angle imaginable. If we land anywhere, he will have a big part in it. I would not bet against him.

 

[coachcap]

Here’s my question…
Are the fans ready? I get the whole ‘it’s been 10 years since we’ve had a coach and been in a position to win more than 3 games’ rationale.
But, if UConn gets into P5, especially Big 12 which is big time football schools, will fans show up? I have zero doubt winning 8-9 games and having meaningful games against ranked opponents will help.
But what happens in the early years when we’re building up.
Reading some comments from anti UConn folks I want nothing more than to show how much UConn can deliver. But it really is on the fans too.
Getting in and having 20K in the stands isn’t a good look.

I liken your question to when Miami left & UConn was asked to join the OBE football conference a year early. FHCRE came out & said that UConn would be ready. Crowds that first year were great & exuberant.
I have no doubt that if a P5 (XIII) invite materializes this season, history will repeat itself. Reasons: major league factor, novelty of new conference, attractiveness of opponents. If UConn wins in a P5 schedule, attendance will sustain itself.

 

[JeepCSC]

I fear the Big12 adds Arizona and stops until 2031 when the ACC GOR expires. At that point…

UVA, UNC, Washington, Oregon to Big10

Clemson, FSU, Miami, Ga Tech to SEC

Duke, Louisville, NC State, Va Tech to Big 12


Cuse, BC, Wake, Pitt join Big East and link up with OrSU, Wazzu, Utah, Cal, Stanford for football only league

ACC’s GOR is until 2036. I think the Big XII’s is 2031.

 

[noeynox]

Here’s my question…
Are the fans ready? I get the whole ‘it’s been 10 years since we’ve had a coach and been in a position to win more than 3 games’ rationale.
But, if UConn gets into P5, especially Big 12 which is big time football schools, will fans show up? I have zero doubt winning 8-9 games and having meaningful games against ranked opponents will help.
But what happens in the early years when we’re building up.
Reading some comments from anti UConn folks I want nothing more than to show how much UConn can deliver. But it really is on the fans too.
Getting in and having 20K in the stands isn’t a good look.

The fanbase needs to be "regrown". In my original 8 ticket group, 5 moved out of state, 1 has serious medical issues and i went from single to having a family. We were the young ticket holders in our early twenties. When i dropped season it was cause UConn screwed up my seats and gave them to someone else and moved us back 2 rows. The guys in my group were incensed. I plan on being all in on seasons again in a few years when I'm not so involved in my kids activities.

The original Rent fan base was getting too old as P was tanking the program and well the other 2 guys didn't exactly make you want to spend your falls watching the team. Mora is Him. Hopefully the team shows improvement thia year regardless of what happens with CR.

 

[djct1999]

The fanbase needs to be "regrown". In my original 8 ticket group, 5 moved out of state, 1 has serious medical issues and i went from single to having a family. We were the young ticket holders in our early twenties. When i dropped season it was cause UConn screwed up my seats and gave them to someone else and moved us back 2 rows. The guys in my group were incensed. I plan on being all in on seasons again in a few years when I'm not so involved in my kids activities.

The original Rent fan base was getting too old as P was tanking the program and well the other 2 guys didn't exactly make you want to spend your falls watching the team. Mora is Him. Hopefully the team shows improvement thia year regardless of what happens with CR.

If UConn is competetive playing top 25 caliber teams, the Rent will be at capacity. IF UConn wins, this fanbase will travel. Its as simple as that. Give us something to cheer for and this fanbase is as good and as supportive as any.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

I get the impression that he has a decent source, but CR is so fluid that even the best source will often be wrong.

I want to believe him too. People that answer questions in short, direct sentences repeatedly in CR probably know something or have a connection inside the athletic department.

 

[RSTuthill]

Here’s my question…
Are the fans ready? I get the whole ‘it’s been 10 years since we’ve had a coach and been in a position to win more than 3 games’ rationale.
But, if UConn gets into P5, especially Big 12 which is big time football schools, will fans show up? I have zero doubt winning 8-9 games and having meaningful games against ranked opponents will help.
But what happens in the early years when we’re building up.
Reading some comments from anti UConn folks I want nothing more than to show how much UConn can deliver. But it really is on the fans too.
Getting in and having 20K in the stands isn’t a good look.

Review past history in hockey as a future indicator for FB. The prevaling wisdom was that during UConn's first year in Hockey East that they would not win a game. In their home opener they took down BC. They got a few victories against the HE that first year. They did not finish last. Since that year they have risen in measured fashion, almost respectfully, to near the top of Hockey East.

That is what I think UConn would do in FB as a P5.

 

[RSTuthill]

I don't get the trolling vibe at all. He could be wrong, but he's been posting here for months with a pretty even keeled demeanor.

Would be an exceedingly bizarre way for someone to waste their time.

My thought is that he/she works for either UConn or KU and the objective is to keep the UConn fan base calm. Equally likely is that the person is who he/she says they are. Are there posts on other boards that we know about?

 

[WestCoastHusky]

My thought is that he/she works for wither UConn or KU and the objective is to keep the UConn fan base calm. Equally likely is that the person is who he/she says they are. Are there posts on other boards that we know about?

He could be someone AD Dave planted here to keep the natives from going completely insane.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

My thought is that he/she works for wither UConn or KU and the objective is to keep the UConn fan base calm. Equally likely is that the person is who he/she says they are. Are there posts on other boards that we know about?

Not sure about other boards, but if the end game of a troll is to rile people up or to be able to say "got ya!" it doesn't add up with how they are posting.

Like, we've seen the leagues we've been members of dismantled since the early 00s, you think this is the straw that's going to break our backs?