Let’s get Travelers, Subway, BIC, etc to Step-up

[UConnSwag11]

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Posted this in realignment thread. I think this is the future of college athletics. We need a bigggg donor.

 

[TheHorde]

Such a sponsor should get naming rights at Rentschler Field.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

The money will always be there for basketball. Football is another story

 

[huskymedic]

Such a sponsor should get naming rights at Rentschler Field.

You mean like Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field??

 

[Ha Who]

In Connecticut, we do things backwards. We pay companies like ESPN. All they needed to do was grab us for another conference years ago.

 

[NowInStorrs]

In Connecticut, we do things backwards. We pay companies like ESPN. All they needed to do was grab us for another conference years ago.

Maybe if we named it the ESPN Sucks Field they'd get the hint?

 

[TheHorde]

You mean like Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field??

How long is the current deal for? At expiration naming rights could be tied to that no??

 

[huskymedic]

How long is the current deal for? At expiration naming rights could be tied to that no??

2030

 

[TheHorde]

2030

Okay so it has a way to go yet. But that’s a potential tie in down the road that I think could be leveraged.

 

[Kenny11]

a red umbrella on the jerseys wouldn't look bad.

 

[huskymedic]

Okay so it has a way to go yet. But that’s a potential tie in down the road that I think could be leveraged.

Just remember that the State of Connecticut owns the Stadium - not UConn.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Just remember that the State of Connecticut owns the Stadium - not UConn.

Correct. Memphis now owns Liberty Stadium I believe.

 

[TheHorde]

Just remember that the State of Connecticut owns the Stadium - not UConn.

Sure. And they’re the ones that pay the coaching staff’s salary. Everything can be subject to negotiation. It’s an asset. And if that asset can be used to improve the football program and help reverse the flow of red ink in the athletic department, then that would be a worthy investment in my book.

 

[huskymedic]

Sure. And they’re the ones that pay the coaching staff’s salary. Everything can be subject to negotiation. It’s an asset. And if that asset can be used to improve the football program and help reverse the flow of red ink in the athletic department, then that would be a worthy investment in my book.

You’re arguing w/ the wrong person…

 

[StllH8L8ner]

What’s the Powerball up to these days? If I win the jackpot….

 

[formerlurker]

Stew Leonard Sr was a UConn grad, Junior should pony up some NIL too.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Rico444]

You mean like Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field??

That would be a great idea. Unfortunately we decided to name it PAWSARF and not collect any money. Sad.

 

[CL82]

You mean like Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field??

Bah, give them naming rights to the end zone.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[Woodson]

That would be a great idea. Unfortunately we decided to name it PAWSARF and not collect any money. Sad.

Didn’t they contribute the land as part of the deal?

 

[Waquoit]

That would be a great idea. Unfortunately we decided to name it PAWSARF and not collect any money. Sad.

Naming rights for a period of time came with the donation of the land for the stadium. I'm not positive but I believe that period of time has expired and Pratt ponied up to extend the rights.

 

[huskymedic]

That would be a great idea. Unfortunately we decided to name it PAWSARF and not collect any money. Sad.

Didn’t they contribute the land as part of the deal?

Naming rights for a period of time came with the donation of the land for the stadium. I'm not positive but I believe that period of time has expired and Pratt ponied up to extend the rights.

Home of UConn Football Takes New Name as Pratt & Whitney Stadium - UConn Today

The name change was announced July 16, during a ceremony in East Hartford.

today.uconn.edu

 

[Brochacho]

I don’t get why these large multinational companies would support UConn athletics NIL? What would they get out of it? Memphis at least makes sense since FedEx holds the naming rights to their arena.

 

[microfich]

Welcome to the ESPN Gampel Pavilion!

 

[Hogoff]

I don’t get why these large multinational companies would support UConn athletics NIL? What would they get out of it? Memphis at least makes sense since FedEx holds the naming rights to their arena.

Probably the same reason my small business sponsors my local high school football team. It’s good for the community and fans come after the games and support my restaurant. It’s good all around for a community.

 

[Brochacho]

Probably the same reason my small business sponsors my local high school football team. It’s good for the community and fans come after the games and support my restaurant. It’s good all around for a community.

Well that’s my point what are UConn fans going to do - cancel and change their health insurance or buy a F-16? I’d love to see one of the CEOs of these major companies tell their shareholders why giving Charli D’Amelio’s dad $5,000,000 to give to amateur athletes creates shareholder value.

 

[CCSUblue]

Well that’s my point what are UConn fans going to do - cancel and change their health insurance or buy a F-16? I’d love to see one of the CEOs of these major companies tell their shareholders why giving Charli D’Amelio’s dad $5,000,000 to give to amateur athletes creates shareholder value.

A company like Stanley that makes consumer goods makes more sense.

 

[1999GoodSon]

Ironically - the biggest and most influential brand name in Connecticut - is UCONN.