Susan Herbst to appear on WTIC Sportstalk...

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Why are you sure? "Cause that's their job? Wasn't that also the job of the previous guys in their position, but those guys screwed it up and you know these guys aren't?
Let me have the best 2 things we know that Suzy and the Rock Star have done for Uconn athletics since they have come. How many years do they get to blame the previous administration before it's on them?

Give Kevin Ollie a multi-year contract. Get the basketball practice facility going. Tell PP to get us a new OC. Would a lollipop make you feel better?

 

[Husky68]

Your criticism of Herbst and Manuel is getting a little old. They inherited the mess. I really don't know what you expect them to say publicly. You want them to say "Were begging to join another conference"? They're not going to say that, and shouldn't. If that's not good enough and you can't support UConn athletics, see ya.

How about fix it. How many years do they get before its on them? How would the Pres of Alabama or Duke answer what is their favorite sport, think maybe football and boys basketball might come up. Not say'n she should lie, but since you have a few basketball programs with a few national championhips might want to "like" them.

 

[Husky68]

Give Kevin Ollie a multi-year contract. Get the basketball practice facility going. Tell PP to get us a new OC. Would a lollipop make you feel better?

Gee, didn't he have to give Ollie a 2 week contract 1st to practice and it isn't important that it harmed 2013 recruiting. Yeah, that was Rock Star quality. Give him basketball practice facility 'cause he was there, am sure he didn't screw it up enough to get it not to happen.

Still didn't answer why you are so sure. You know what they did re ACC, a monumental failure that is career defining as both got out worked by Louisville counterparts; you are sure they did everything possible to get in. Can't be 'cause of the results.

 

[freescooter]

You want her to put down Memphis? You do know that one of Memphis' biggest boosters is filthy rich? Welcome to public relations. She knows we need to improve our image and make ourselves more attractive. We have to do our part an attend games. Very simple.

See I don't want her to be there at all...but if she is, talk about what UConn plans to do to remain nationally relevant. Don't tell me Memphis is a legendary basketball program and its a great academic institution...it is a basketball program that has been to 2 final fours and had both vacated decades apart! Just don't say silly things when it isn't necessary. You want to say something positive then talk about how all the members have made a commitment to excellence in football and basketball and how last week in Dallas everyone agreed to schedule up, play to win...

 

[CL82]

How about fix it. How many years do they get before its on them? How would the Pres of Alabama or Duke answer what is their favorite sport, think maybe football and boys basketball might come up. Not say'n she should lie, but since you have a few basketball programs with a few national championhips might want to "like" them.

Or answer around the question.

I enjoy all the sports at UConn. Kevin Ollie is doing an outstanding job as our new HC in men's basketball and is going to continue the great tradition that we have there. Of course Geno Auriema has the woman's basketball positioned to yet again compete at the very highest level of that sport. I am very excited to watch both teams as they develop. Of course UConn has a great tradition in athletics, with national championships in soccer and field hockey as well as the many national championships we have in men's and women's basketball. Football is just a few years removed from a BCS bowl and baseball had that marvelous run into the college world series. So I guess I’d have to say that I don't have any one favorite since we have so many exciting competitive teams. I love them all.

 

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...but if she is, talk about what UConn plans to do to remain nationally relevant.

She's been doing that as well...

 

[ZooCougar]

See I don't want her to be there at all...but if she is, talk about what UConn plans to do to remain nationally relevant. Don't tell me Memphis is a legendary basketball program and its a great academic institution...it is a basketball program that has been to 2 final fours and had both vacated decades apart! Just don't say silly things when it isn't necessary. You want to say something positive then talk about how all the members have made a commitment to excellence in football and basketball and how last week in Dallas everyone agreed to schedule up, play to win...

If I were Warde and Susan. I would only talk about what UConn is doing. UConn, UConn, UConn. The Big East is our mechanism to fill the schedule until something better comes along. UConn needs to learn a lesson from Rutgers and Syracuse and look out for number 1 and screw everyone else. Quit talking about how great everyone else is, and start talking more and only about what we are doing.

Don't talk about Houston and Memphis. Talk about Michigan, Maryland, Tennessee etc..

Every time we toot another school's horn, they join the Big 10, or the ACC or the Big 12. Screw those other schools.

 

[Adios]

Gee, didn't he have to give Ollie a 2 week contract 1st to practice and it isn't important that it harmed 2013 recruiting. Yeah, that was Rock Star quality. Give him basketball practice facility 'cause he was there, am sure he didn't screw it up enough to get it not to happen.

Still didn't answer why you are so sure. You know what they did re ACC, a monumental failure that is career defining as both got out worked by Louisville counterparts; you are sure they did everything possible to get in. Can't be 'cause of the results.

I am sure you know everything about UConn. We do have posters here who know more about what's going on than you. Spare yourself the stress. Become a Syracuse fan.

 

[ruskin]

Your criticism of Herbst and Manuel is getting a little old. They inherited the mess. I really don't know what you expect them to say publicly. You want them to say "Were begging to join another conference"? They're not going to say that, and shouldn't. If that's not good enough and you can't support UConn athletics, see ya.

People can walk (support program) and chew gum (criticize lack of leadership) at the same time, Ric. Louisville, TCU, WVU, Rutgers didn't "beg" but they took a proactive, aggressive approach, especially Louisville when their lobbying became public. Do a blind comparison of us to any one of those schools and our positives - especially TV market size - are better. We need the sales job that was done for those four schools. As far as "they inherited the mess" part of their charge when they were hired at their very desirable salaries should have to been to fix it.

Extrapolate your 'see ya' attitude to peope who support the program but don't think SH/WM are doing enough and you will have even more elbow room at games than you're getting now.

 

[BlueDogs]

Your criticism of Herbst and Manuel is getting a little old. They inherited the mess. I really don't know what you expect them to say publicly. You want them to say "Were begging to join another conference"? They're not going to say that, and shouldn't. If that's not good enough and you can't support UConn athletics, see ya.

Your criticism of Herbst and Manuel is getting a little old. They inherited the mess. I really don't know what you expect them to say publicly. You want them to say "Were begging to join another conference"? They're not going to say that, and shouldn't. If that's not good enough and you can't support UConn athletics, see ya.

Sorry, but that is just about the dumbest thing I've read. The notion that folks should shell out good money for an inferior product is simply out of touch and probably the same distorted thinking coming out of Storrs. Don't expect a ground swell of support for a mediocre conference schedule, and a President who didn't even mention the biggest college sport in America. If you expect me to pay big bucks to watch losers row, forget it. Close the Rent, rebuild memorial and let's go back to $6 gate tickets on apple festival day.

Herbst has made it clear bigtime sports in not on her agenda. That's also why we have a second rate AD from a hack midtier school. That's why P is still here. They really don't care that much. The big time experiment appears done with Suzy Lax.

 

[uconnric]

Sorry, but that is just about the dumbest thing I've read. The notion that folks should shell out good money for an inferior product is simply out of touch and probably the same distorted thinking coming out of Storrs. Don't expect a ground swell of support for a mediocre conference schedule, and a President who didn't even mention the biggest college sport in America. If you expect me to pay big bucks to watch losers row, forget it. Close the Rent, rebuild memorial and let's go back to $6 gate tickets on apple festival day.

Herbst has made it clear bigtime sports in not on her agenda. That's also why we have a second rate AD from a hack midtier school. That's why P is still here. They really don't care that much. The big time experiment appears done with Suzy Lax.

Dumbest thing? I'm in some impressive company here. I think you just outdid me. Take your frustration out somewhere else.

 

[Husky68]

I am sure you know everything about UConn. We do have posters here who know more about what's going on than you. Spare yourself the stress. Become a Syracuse fan.

No stress. Just waiting for why you are so sure. Are you one of the posters who knows more. If so, spit out what you can say. If not, keep flapping those lips and sayn' notin'. Sure you can keep that up.
Herbst and the Rock Star are just employees, Suzy has been quite a job changer since Northwestern so she might be about half way through her tenure at Uconn, and how often does a Rock Star stay someplace. Just want them not to screw the pooch such that the next team has to blame them for years (like you guys do with the previous regime) 'cause they were so inept (you do realize Uconn is the now the official light shutter outer).

Interesting comment about becoming a Syracuse fan, guess if can't answer a question about a direct statement made in your post just be an A**hole; quite fruitish.

 

[Adios]

No stress. Just waiting for why you are so sure. Are you one of the posters who knows more. If so, spit out what you can say. If not, keep flapping those lips and sayn' notin'. Sure you can keep that up.
Herbst and the Rock Star are just employees, Suzy has been quite a job changer since Northwestern so she might be about half way through her tenure at Uconn, and how often does a Rock Star stay someplace. Just want them not to screw the pooch such that the next team has to blame them for years (like you guys do with the previous regime) 'cause they were so inept (you do realize Uconn is the now the official light shutter outer).

Interesting comment about becoming a Syracuse fan, guess if can't answer a question about a direct statement made in your post just be an A**hole; quite fruitish.

I am not one of those in the know. But I am not crying about where we are. Susan Herbst said enough for me to be convinced she knows what she's doing. And I don't blame any regime. But just keep on crying. Repeat after me: "Go Orange!"

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Sorry, but that is just about the dumbest thing I've read. The notion that folks should shell out good money for an inferior product is simply out of touch and probably the same distorted thinking coming out of Storrs. Don't expect a ground swell of support for a mediocre conference schedule, and a President who didn't even mention the biggest college sport in America. If you expect me to pay big bucks to watch losers row, forget it. Close the Rent, rebuild memorial and let's go back to $6 gate tickets on apple festival day.

Herbst has made it clear bigtime sports in not on her agenda. That's also why we have a second rate AD from a hack midtier school. That's why P is still here. They really don't care that much. The big time experiment appears done with Suzy Lax.

Easy, man, you don't wanna hurt your back throwing in the towel so hard.

 

[sportsart]

Gee, didn't he have to give Ollie a 2 week contract 1st to practice and it isn't important that it harmed 2013 recruiting. Yeah, that was Rock Star quality. Give him basketball practice facility 'cause he was there, am sure he didn't screw it up enough to get it not to happen.

Still didn't answer why you are so sure. You know what they did re ACC, a monumental failure that is career defining as both got out worked by Louisville counterparts; you are sure they did everything possible to get in. Can't be 'cause of the results.

Kevin Ollie should have won a NC by now. He sucks. Warde should have gotten Petino to come here after JC retired.

If our new OC does not have the offense scoring 50 by the spring game he needs to be fired. Warde should have convinced Chip Kelley to take the positition.

Finally...if Claire Danes and the Homeland cast can't figure out this ND/LB dead g/f thing? Herbst....ducking fired.

Carry on....

 

[Waquoit]

The WTIC hosts commonly call message boards "blogs" because they can't be bothered to learn the distinction. I suspect the Yard is a hater blog in her mind. Full of haters that love to hate, not winners that like to win.

Who else could she be talking about? I'm surprised she let the Health Center accept a pledge from a hater blog.

 

[BlueDogs]

Easy, man, you don't wanna hurt your back throwing in the towel so hard.

Hey, I have no power to throw in the towel. I just listen to what was said.

 

[whaler11]

Who else could she be talking about? I'm surprised she let the Health Center accept a pledge from a hater blog.

I've been trying to figure out what else she could talking about. I've got nothing. Most of the decent blogs on the topic are relatively positive towards UConn.

I think she was talking about her personally and that only means one place - here.

 

[J187Money]

Sorry, but that is just about the dumbest thing I've read. The notion that folks should shell out good money for an inferior product is simply out of touch and probably the same distorted thinking coming out of Storrs. Don't expect a ground swell of support for a mediocre conference schedule, and a President who didn't even mention the biggest college sport in America. If you expect me to pay big bucks to watch losers row, forget it. Close the Rent, rebuild memorial and let's go back to $6 gate tickets on apple festival day.

Herbst has made it clear bigtime sports in not on her agenda. That's also why we have a second rate AD from a hack midtier school. That's why P is still here. They really don't care that much. The big time experiment appears done with Suzy Lax.

So every team in D1 who is projected to be sub 500 should have 0 home fans in the seats? Ok.

Big bucks? I thought you were a deal guy. Anyone with a six figure income shouldn't bitch about the costs. Results, fine. But not the costs. UConn football is dirt cheap, or should be for a playah like you.

 

[metsfan2323]

Everyone is missing a very important point, she said (paraphrasing) that her new year's resolution was to stay away from hater blogs, but she broke it after about two hours. I take that to mean she frequents The Boneyard often. Personally I think that is a good sign, it means she is receptive to feedback and seeks it, it also shows there is a genuine interest in the success of the sports programs, she is not just paying it lip service. I bet the previous president never paid us a visit.

As far as hater blog is concerned, if she is referring to The Boneyard, she called a spade a spade, deal with it, and the next time you feel like bitching about something that has been rehashed a zillion times, keep it to yourself.

On a positive note, we have a new offensive coordinator, next year's football schedule is easily the best we have ever had, the ACC will probably be raided again in the near future, our new basketball coach is off to a great start, the new basketball facility is under construction and we are joining Hockey East...Deal with that haters.

 

[BlueDogs]

So every team in D1 who is projected to be sub 500 should have 0 home fans in the seats? Ok.

Big bucks? I thought you were a deal guy. Anyone with a six figure income shouldn't bitch about the costs. Results, fine. But not the costs. UConn football is dirt cheap, or should be for a playah like you.

So every team in D1 who is projected to be sub 500 should have 0 home fans in the seats? Ok.

Big bucks? I thought you were a deal guy. Anyone with a six figure income shouldn't bitch about the costs. Results, fine. But not the costs. UConn football is dirt cheap, or should be for a playah like you.

Really? Hmmm. You know what the difference is between your first dollar and last dollar? None. Respect every dollar my friend. Spend wisely.

 

[whaler11]

Really? Hmmm. You know what the difference is between your first dollar and last dollar? None. Respect every dollar my friend. Spend wisely.

Eh if you make enough dollars the last aren't nearly as valuable - i.e 'you can't take it with you'

UConn sells football season tickets for $150. Disparage the product all you like - but can we please not pretend that it's wildly overpriced. I've lived in Connecticut for 37 of my 39 years. There is absolutely nothing to do in this state for $150/$175 that is better than 6 or 7 games at Rentschler.

 

[J187Money]

Eh if you make enough dollars the last aren't nearly as valuable - i.e 'you can't take it with you'

UConn sells football season tickets for $150. Disparage the product all you like - but can we please not pretend that it's wildly overpriced. I've lived in Connecticut for 37 of my 39 years. There is absolutely nothing to do in this state for $150/$175 that is better than 6 or 7 games at Rentschler.

That's all I'm saying.

 

[J187Money]

Or I will put it this way. Last time you went out with the wife and spend 150 on a mediocre dinner, did you post 75 times on Yelp that the owner was a and all of the chefs should be fired?

 

[junglehusky]

Or I will put it this way. Last time you went out with the wife and spend 150 on a mediocre dinner, did you post 75 times on Yelp that the owner was a and all of the chefs should be fired?

#FireGuyFieri

I heard the sous-chef can wallpaper the kitchen with his recipies!

 

[uconnfan68]

Husky, the problem is we have done just about everything short of doubling the Rent to make ourselves "attractive". We've filled the XL Center and the Rent on a repeated basis before the economic crash. If you want to buy tickets to watch MAC/Conference USA schedules in football and hoops, be my guest. She is not conveying the impression that she is involved in or leading a serious fight. And that's what's needed, not waving pom-pons.

Our attendance has been falling for a few years now. In both basketball and football. That's why UL was picked ahead of us. It wasn't due to a better product.