ok give it to me straight - why didn't we get in (again)

[Hoophound]

We play too many sports. We should cut some non revenue programs.

 

[Vowelguy]

We play too many sports. We should cut some non revenue programs.

UConn funds 8 M sports. Which ones you wanna cut?

• FB, Bkb, IH, BB, Soccer
• Golf, Indoor track, outdoor track

I assume you don’t want to cut the top row. Dropping one from the bottom would probably save about $10.

And don’t say “cut a women’s team.” If you are going to cut sports, you pretty much have to do 1 of each. Otw, you will get sued and surely lose.

 

[WrenchFan69]

We play too many sports. We should cut some non revenue programs.

We're already on the line of the NCAA minimum for men's sports. We were going to cut golf but boosters decided to fund it privately. All that's left to cut really is men's track which is a rather successful program in the Big East

 

[Hoophound]

Eh. I had some vodkas. However, it seems that we sponsor a lot more sports than many of the big football schools. Any savings could be used to pay better football coaches. It’ll never happen, I just want to see football prosper.

 

[Vowelguy]

Eh. I had some vodkas. However, it seems that we sponsor a lot more sports than many of the big football schools. Any savings could be used to pay better football coaches. It’ll never happen, I just want to see football prosper.

Well hockey and the associated women’s sports were a decent expense.

I suspect that more rural schools have a bigger sports push to give folks stuff to do.

 

[Hoophound]

Well hockey and the associated women’s sports were a decent expense.

I suspect that more rural schools have a bigger sports push to give folks stuff to do.

I think it’s because we’re in the Northeast where trying different things is encouraged and many kids are introduced to a variety of sports at a young age including golf, tennis, swimming etc. UConn sponsoring a lot sports just kind of goes with the territory. Hockey is well worth it for UConn. I love the excitement around big time college hockey in New England.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Need to upgrade around Mora. Have no choice but to spend money. Spend money or die.

Uconn boosted the budget significantly from REv2 to Mora year 1

 

[uchusky32]

Uconn boosted the budget significantly from REv2 to Mora year 1

Yes they did. But not enough. Our coordinators need to be upgraded. Only way to do test is pay. Once you do test Mora’s pay will need to go up. Time to show we're in this long-term.

 

[Vowelguy]

Yes they did. But not enough. Our coordinators need to be upgraded. Only way to do test is pay. Once you do test Mora’s pay will need to go up. Time to show we're in this long-term.

Given the environment now, is it better to give extra dollars to coaches or NIL/players?

 

[Makryspost]

I hate that we don't capture or report a media valuation of every mention of uconn in the press. I am sure the marketing team does, but we should report. In the last 2 weeks Paige was a headline for her Nike deal and the Army deal. We made ESPN Football front page re: the QB change. Non-brand names (P5 and G5) don't get these mentions - and there is very much a value to it. Even when FB and BB were down, we were always captured in the news.

 

[uchusky32]

Given the environment now, is it better to give extra dollars to coaches or NIL/players?

Good question. If we can keep our incoming QB maybe Charlton looks better. We don't have an active D coordinator. Run the contract clock out and fill it. So far talent is worse or not coached up or both.

Really need to increase both. Start with NIL. Hope it Lands some talent then we could better evaluate the OC. I don't like this offense. I get it. Not talented.

 

[Tiamat7]

It’s football. However, I won’t be surprised if we find our football team in the top 25 at some point this season. There is the potential for an 8+ win team. (there’s also potential for a 5 win team). If ever we should be praying, willing and trying to manifest a surprisingly good football season from our guys, this is it. We have got to step up as a team and as a fan base and get a bright and positive light shown on the program.

Gulp. I shared your optimism. But this is not aging well. Top 25? How about 125?

 

[AZHuskiePop]

To answer the OP
Football
Denial
Delusion
Commitment to success

To quote the movie Money Ball “if he is a good hitter he should be able to hit” (win)
The pitcher i(team) s irrelevant
Hit the ball (win)consistently against other FSB teams either average P4 or G5 and you will be amazed at the result.
The fact we had success a dozen years ago is a nice reference that fades with each subsequent awful year.

 

[ZooCougar]

We
Suck
At
Football

 

[KryHavok]

We
Suck
At
Football

Trying to look for the sliver lining, do we mostly suck or do we completely suck at football? One has redemption, the other needs an undertaker.

 

[ZooCougar]

Trying to look for the sliver lining, do we mostly suck or do we completely suck at football? One has redemption, the other needs an undertaker.

There are fools here that think our basketball will get us into the P5.

We are as good at basketball as we are bad basketball.

Basketball is a side dish. Enjoy the cole slaw.

 

[Vowelguy]

Trying to look for the sliver lining, do we mostly suck or do we completely suck at football? One has redemption, the other needs an undertaker.

 

[KryHavok]

That’s what was going through my mind as I wrote my previous post.

 

[Vowelguy]

That’s what was going through my mind as I wrote my previous post.

Maybe the pre game meal needs to be MLTs.

(Mutton lettuce and tomato sandwiches)

 

[CL82]

Trying to look for the sliver lining, do we mostly suck or do we completely suck at football? One has redemption, the other needs an undertaker.