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Why the power of negativity?????? Sad post and comment to say the least.Strong Underlying Fundamentals: UConn Football is Poised for Growth, With or Without Mora
The only thing holding back the Huskies from reaching new heights is having a conference to call home
Please read the article before you comment. You obviously didn’t because if you did, you’d realize how ludicrous your comment is.
I think the timing of the article is strange. Why are we even thinking about life without Jim Mora? Sure, he would like to be in a power conference, all UConn FB supporters should want that and while he has mentioned losing out on some recruits because of a lack of P5 (I guess now P4) status other than that, it seems like he is really enjoying being our coach.
I don't think Mora is going anywhere. As long as he continues to receive reasonable financial support for the program, I think he's here for the duration of his career.
Agreed but that’s the whole crux of the matter, how can UConn continue to provide that financial support and the NIL support when it earns so much less in revenues than the P4 members? How long can this be sustainable especially with NIL?
Y’all need to read the whole purpose of The UConn Appeal. The whole point of it is to correct National misperceptions of the UConn brand in order to attract a Power Conference invite. There is a perception that UConn footbal‘s growth is tied to Mora, which is exactly what they said about UConn basketball and Calhoun. It’s not. And that’s why I’m making the point it isn’t and that we’re good regardless of who is in charge.
The governor has stated that he is behind the need to support UConn athletics at the highest level regardless of conference affiliation. There may come a time when we won't be able to keep up, but it won't be within the next 10 years.
Good call. You are correct. Should have caveated it by saying we’re good because the admin will take their time getting the next hire right. Appreciate you calling me out, however!
I appreciate the effort but when it cones to college FB especially it is not logical but completely subjective in my opinion. Of course wins on the field matter and butts in the seats and eyeballs on the TV but you are also battling “history and tradition” and that takes years maybe decades if ever to overcome.
We a better athletics program than just about every team that’s moved to / joined a power conference over the past decade.
It's Texas.
Read it twice and found it to be a buzz kill leading up to a highly anticipated game and season. Not saying the article is nonsensical just not something I think we should be pondering at this point in time. It would be good filler in the off season.
My thoughts exactly.
That’s totally fair and great points. The problem is tho is it’s tough to wait on this stuff, you know? Conference realignment is moving so fast. But I hear what you’re saying! Appreciate you reading!
They are forgoing 7 years of conference distribution to convince the ACC to let them in.
