Signs of a Slow News Day

[Storrs South]

500 words to say if UConn drops to FCS (which for the 1000th time makes no sense), Syracuse and UNC can back out of future home and homes. The only valuable thing to take away from this article is that the Syracuse AD is good friends with David Benedict, (maybe they can work out something in basketball soon, please!)

FBS or FCS? Contracts show scheduling UConn comes with...

 

[Dooooooomed]

Didn't Bumheim kill the basketball series? I doubt the AD will override him.

 

[Ajs120102]

I get it, nothing else to write about. We all know UConn will never go FCS. It’ll be eliminated if anything and would save the school millions.

 

[hardcorehusky]

2 articles in 2 days about UConn football in The Athletic and they are positive. Idiot Forde has a slow news cycle so he trashes UConn football. All I have to say is, if UConn football isn't relevant, why are they talking about us so much?

 

[Storrs South]

Didn't Bumheim kill the basketball series? I doubt the AD will override him.

The only quote I ever saw was that he said with every conference going to 20 game schedules it is hard to fit in OOC with conference challenges, MTCs, and a couple tune-ups v. cupcakes.

 

[Exit 4]

I'm just perplexed as to why anyone is surprise such clauses exist.

 

[Ajs120102]

I'm just perplexed as to why anyone is surprise such clauses exist.

It’s lazy journalism. Probably read Chris’ article about why schools aren’t dropping to FCS then came up with the idea to read contracts to see if there were protections. I don’t understand how that warrants a subscription for information.

 

[Exit 4]

It’s lazy journalism. Probably read Chris’ article about why schools aren’t dropping to FCS then came up with the idea to read contracts to see if there were protections. I don’t understand how that warrants a subscription for information.

Lazy or clickbait? The media machine is doing what it does...stir the pot (for all points of view) and create clicks.

 

[Ajs120102]

Lazy or clickbait? The media machine is doing what it does...stir the pot (for all points of view) and create clicks.

I mean I’m not a “evil media” guy. But this poor program can’t catch a break. Little research is done and hit after hit piece comes. Feel bad for the players more than anything.

 

[pepband99]

Every negative PR event from the last few months has been followed almost immediately with a positive TV or schedule announcement.

Make it so, ADDave!

 

[Nostical]

I like the publicity and how the article highlights a key rationale for the commitment UConn has made (and will continue to make) to FBS. UConn is a national brand with a memorable legacy for several of its “new” opponents. Whereas Syracuse vs UMass appears manufactured and feels like an irrelevant schedule filler, Syracuse vs UConn feels historically appropriate and more like a rivalry renewed. I grow more optimistic with each new article and announcement.

 

[gtcam]

I could care less if UConn ever plays Cuse again in hoops
UConn doesn't need to do any favors for Cuse

 

[UC1995]

I just can’t understand why everyone wants us to end with a move to FCS or disband instead of the much more likely outcome.... the greatest turnaround story ever!

 

[BoukofJames]

It’s funny to me that this is an article topic on The Athletic, and funny to see animosity in the comments (presumably from Not Mad AAC fans). Recruiting is at a stronger pace than previous years, the TV deal looks like a W, scheduling is impressive, etc. UConn football is having a nice summer, relatively speaking. Carry on, World...