Pres. Herbst Playing Hostess...

[king conn]

Translation: We're waiting for the Big Ten invite.

That may never come

 

[Adios]

That may never come

We are very high on their list. From the way things look, probably #2 behind UVA.

 

[CL82]

We are very high on their list. From the way things look, probably #2 behind UVA.

So Butch say we got a Big 12 invite. Would president Butch take it or wait for the B1G?

 

[Adios]

So Butch say we got a Big 12 invite. Would president Butch take it or wait for the B1G?

Take Big 12 invite until we get the Big Ten invite.

 

[CL82]

Do you expect us to be having this same conversation next Dec. 30? Will you still be here?

Manuel: "I don't know. I can tell you I'm very happy here. While all the rumors and speculation are out there, it's just that at this point. If I'm here next Dec. 30, I'm going to be a happy person, as happy as I am now. I don't put too much worry about the future. I focus on doing a great job as best I can and making people in Connecticut happy with what we're doing. That's what's most important to me."​

I read that as his saying that he's leaving, if offered the Michigan job. Not surprising, but I would have expected him to say the standard "I can tell you Jeff, in honesty, that I am not planning to leave the University of Connecticut." or something similar.

New facilities. First, where are you on a new campus hockey arena? A few of your projects seem to have stalled.

Manuel: "We're going to look at what it takes to renovate Freitas [Ice Forum] and bring it up to Hockey East standards. I wouldn't say any projects have stalled. They are sort of in their natural phase of being developed. What's the cost? What are we going to do? By April, we should have a good sense of what it will take to renovate Freitas.​

Did I miss something? I thought the plan was build a new facility rather than just renovating Freitas.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Did I miss something? I thought the plan was build a new facility rather than just renovating Freitas.

Rumors, some university documents, and some media reports suggested (1) building a new facility, and (2) ongoing campus building and site location analysis. After reportedly encountering some local yokal or salamander lover objections to one proposed location (Rt 195-South Eagleville Rd/Rt 275 intersection south of E.O. Smith), possible changes in campus land for other reasons, etc., the latest news suggests UCONN's considering the Freitas Ice Forum location.

Renovation? Well, they'd probably keep the existing Zamboni, and maybe build off of or enhance Freitas' current foundation sand/gravel, water pipes, filtration, and ice compressor. Beyond that, the existing Freitas isn't a heckuva lot more than a tin can with a roof and a few bleachers.

 

[UConn990411]

Well I'm shocked the Mansfield residents had an issue with UConn trying to build a new hockey arena. God forbid the school does what's best for its students and fans.

 

[BlueandOG]

Something I forgot to mention a while back at MSG. I saw Herbst rolling into the game and going through security like a normal ticket holder. She was by herself with no one else around. It was super weird. I told her she was an awesome president and that a she was too important to be coming in through the front door. Then I realized I was a little drunk and said go Huskies.

Sir, you are the epitome of a UConn fan! The only way that story gets better is if you buy her breakfast in the morning.

 

[Fairfield 1st]

@kstate_pres Thanks to @Uconn President Susan Herbst for hosting @kstate_1stlady & I for dinner tonight in Hartford - loved hearing about UConn!

I remember when people were so critical about the investment in the mansion in Hartford... hopefully that investment finally comes through!