New neighbor

[fatlucy]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

 

[NowInStorrs]

Lol because Providence has accomplished... what exactly?

 

[Balker]

I live in Guilford, too and also graduated from PC. Small world. That said, I never changed allegiances, I was a UConn fan from age 9-18 and went to every PC UConn game from 05-09 to root for the good guys. PC isn’t horrible. They are mediocre and always will be and any failure to admit that is laughable.

Danny Hurley wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole.

 

[WrenchFan69]

He's right in a way. In the last 5 years UConn has 7 tournament wins and a ship and Providence has 1 win. Pretty lopsided

 

[Dogman69]

As someone whole lives amongst PC fans I can feel your pain. A delusional group of people who believe that they’re still competing in the real big east. Coach Cooley is a great guy but until PC does anything to earn recognition on a national scale their fans should really be more humble.

FACT: Since PC’s last sweet 16 (1997), UConn has won 4 national championships.

 

[8893]

There is a PC grad in my neighborhood. He was here when I moved in. Great guy but clearly didn’t respect our basketball prowess as I thought he should. I bought a new 4x Champs flag to fly over the driveway just for his benefit. He happened to be walking by the house when I was replacing my old Husky flag with it, and I complained about how hard it is to have to keep up with all of our championships on my merchandise.

He hasn’t engaged me in much hoops talk since.

 

[Northbound]

lots of ways to destabilize a neighbor - will not post them publically.

 

[intlzncster]

"Don't worry. You'll make a sweet sixteen one of these years. Keep the faith."

 

[TheChamps990411]

FACT: Since PC’s last sweet 16 (1997), UConn has won 4 national championships.

Doesnt that pretty much put an end to any pesky PC fans argument? Thats the only thing you need to say.

 

[husky99]

PC is fine.. cause UK puke is another story

 

[UC313]

"Watch the way ya talk around here or you gonna wake up one morning with an ed cooley haircut, new guy."

 

[willie99]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

they think they're special right now, clearly evidence of a different level of expectations

would any UConn fan want to change places with PC? seriously? c'mon man

can't pick and choose, it's all or nothing

 

[willie99]

FACT: Since PC’s last sweet 16 (1997), UConn has won 4 national championships.

5 Final Fours
8 Elite Eights
10 Sweet Sixteens

Your neighbor is right, they are NOT competition for us

 

[mauconnfan]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

You’re a better person than I to leave that one alone. He would’ve learned a little basketball history if that was me.

 

[Dibbie]

My dad and brother graduated from PC. Naturally, they pull for PC (sorry @Balker, not sure how you don't root for your alma mater), but they give respect to UCONN. When we hired DH, I got a text from my brother stating he was a great hire and should bring us another National Title.

 

[EBonz30]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

Yea I agree, there really hasn’t been much of a competition...

- Uconn 4 National Championships in the last 20 years
- Providence 1 Sweet 16 appearance?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

God bless

 

[coachcap]

He was probably a PC hockey fan.

 

[HuskyNan]

My dad and brother graduated from PC. Naturally, they pull for PC (sorry @Balker, not sure how you don't root for your alma mater), but they give respect to UCONN. When we hired DH, I got a text from my brother stating he was a great hire and should bring us another National Title.

My husband graduated from Georgetown and he roots for the Huskies. A person's loyalty should be given on merit, not automatically assigned based on their degree. Besides, he couldn't stand John Thompson, like most of his friends.

 

[Husky pride]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

Why not ask him...really friendly like....how many National Champonships Providence has won. Tell him you somehow lost track.

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

I have Villanova all around me. They are smart enough to understand that 4>2. Sounds like PC struggles with math. And, I suspect that Hurley will have UConn back dominating New England in short order.

 

[MattMang23]

He was probably a PC hockey fan.

We beat them this year in hockey, too. In time we will surpass them.

 

[UConnNick]

I think maybe he was referring to the exhibition game at the beginning of this season perhaps?

Yes, one exhibition game clearly demonstrates Pee Cee supremacy over UCONN.

 

[Mr. French]

So our new neighbor, in Guilford CT. stopped by to say hello. He had a PC hat on. We were very cordial to this guy who is about 10 years younger and a PC grad.

I jokingly said that this is a UCONN neighborhood and we might have some fun with the rivalry. He said “there hasn’t been much competition really” in a very condescending tone.

I tried my best to play it off but all could do is picture him bleeding from his eyes and mouth..... well I think I may need medication and therapy.

Am I alone?

How do you let him snarkily get away with spouting nonsense and say nothing back?

 

[Palatine]

Just say, I really liked that "Ernie D and Marvin Barnes team." When he tries to move to more recent history, just say, "Yeah, but that was really your best team." That should end any conversation.