Mora just went into semi-retirement.

[Blades]

What, did you expect him to succeed with no NIL, while everyone else is paying players?

Did I say that ? But we had 3 HC's who loved boring grind it out, stay in front of the chains , bubble screen and sideline pass FB, for about 10 years. And then we had a chode like Edsall who still claimed that "those portal guys they've got issues" until he was sent packing. Sometimes all it takes is the will to be different to create a little excitement.

UConn's Randy Edsall on players in the transfer portal: 'They've got issues'

While Edsall doesn't want transfers from four-year schools, he'll happily take transfers from junior colleges.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Kolumbo]

He is in the mountains. He has a job with extremely low expectations. Now, he can enjoy his golden years and still pull in millions a year.

His years at UConn repaired his reputation. And he repaired ours. Worked out great for everyone.

But let's be honest, CSU is not a step up. He didn't take the job there because he was dissatisfied here. He is winding down his career exactly as he wants to. He couldn't do that at UConn especially after he built up our expectations. Football just went from his job to his hobby. So let's not over analyze this or wonder how we could have keep him. There is nothing that Benedict could have offered him. It was a lifestyle decision.

All the best to Jim. The ony thing missing is a gold watch.

I believe this is exactly correct. He's 64 and one can age quite a bit in the next 5 years. He's got a big-time salary. The Rocky Mountains to keep him busy every moment he's not on the CSU campus. They will have 7 conference games so their schedule should be mild, and each member could conceivably go bowling if they are all middle of the road. He can go .500 and to a bowl game by his second season and he'll be considered a hero. If he did want a P4 job, and I'm not sure he wanted one at this age, he couldn't get one, so he took the next best thing. Life is good and CSU is bankrolling his leisurely transition into retirement.