Take Notice From One Hardcore Fan

[zls44]

S and LOVE English Premier League soccer but only if the match is called by Arlo White, Leigh Dixon, and Graehm LeSaux. There, I have said it. And if you want to know what the worldwide gold standard for sports broadcasting is, watch those last three on NBC on a Saturday.

LOLOLOLOL, those three are absolute trash, especially Arlo "Call Every Game Like Its On Radio And Never Shut Up" White. Isn't just me, ask around, check out World Soccer Talk True #casualfan stuff to like Arlo and not the PL world feed announcers whoa re *actually good*.

John Champion is 1000x the announcer Arlo ever was. Shame he's on MLS now. But Peter Drury and Jim Prodfoot remain, who are a mere 500x better than Arlo.


#soccerhottake

 

[Duncan Idaho]

The 2020 O-line should still be very good, we lose Peart but I expect he will be replaced by Cam DeGeorge moving from guard to tackle. My 2020 O-line projection:

Van Demark and DeGeorge at tackle
Leone and Haynes at guard
Either Rooney or Hubbard at center

2021 will be the year we see a drop off.

Yep, missed a year. Concerned once the Qb position gets settled the Oline will be unsettled.

 

[RSTuthill]

LOLOLOLOL, those three are absolute trash, especially Arlo "Call Every Game Like Its On Radio And Never Shut Up" White. Isn't just me, ask around, check out World Soccer Talk True #casualfan stuff to like Arlo and not the PL world feed announcers whoa re *actually good*.

John Champion is 1000x the announcer Arlo ever was. Shame he's on MLS now. But Peter Drury and Jim Prodfoot remain, who are a mere 500x better than Arlo.

Each to his own opinion (even if it is wildly off the mark). You do know we are talking about American audiences, right? Ya know, I have played the game for probably decades longer than you. I am always amused by the internet-informed Johnnies Come Lately and most of the fans who go to international friendlies in the states.

 

[zls44]

Each to his own opinion (even if it is wildly off the mark). You do know we are talking about American audiences, right? Ya know, I have played the game for probably decades longer than you. I am always amused by the internet-informed Johnnies Come Lately and most of the fans who go to international friendlies in the states.

The gold standard is never, ever a three-person booth. Especially when the pbp guy never shuts up.

I am on your lawn and I am not leaving, gramps.

 

[RSTuthill]

The gold standard is never, ever a three-person booth. Especially when the pbp guy never shuts up.

I am on your lawn and I am not leaving, gramps.

Thanks for the lecture and the name calling. Unless you've played at a high level within the decade I am sure I could kick your butt in soccer or a number of other sports. Btw, a very British observation to complain about all the talking. Typical of American soccer fans who try so hard to copy other countries such as chanting Ole or beating drums. And on the off chance that you are capable of understanding all the intricacies of the EPL, I would suggest that you get a life. The NBC coverage is exactly what the American market needs.

 

[Chief00]

Our AD budget is big enough - we just don’t spend it on priorities and cut the other nonsense and bloated administrator salaries.

 

[zls44]

And on the off chance that you are capable of understanding all the intricacies of the EPL, I would suggest that you get a life.

I can, factually, state that I know the league better than you ever have, considering covering it has been Literally My Job for 12 years. But what do I know, I'm sure this Emmy for that work just won itself.

I love 99% of what NBC does. You picked the 1% that stinks, that's all. They have a ton of great talent. And Arlo.

Also, anyone on here needs to get a life!

 

[zls44]

Our AD budget is big enough - we just don’t spend it on priorities and cut the other nonsense and bloated administrator salaries.

The number of folks in the AD who have just hung on for years and years and years and years who are tied back to the Lew Perkins days is pretty incredible.

 

[RSTuthill]

I can, factually, state that I know the league better than you ever have, considering covering it has been Literally My Job for 12 years. But what do I know, I'm sure this Emmy for that work just won itself.

I love 99% of what NBC does. You picked the 1% that stinks, that's all. They have a ton of great talent. And Arlo.

Also, anyone on here needs to get a life!

Oh really, point me to your work product. And have you actually played anything?

 

[Dooley]

According to 247, here's UConn's recruiting rankings in conference:

2013: 4th
2014: 11th
2015: 10th
2016: 12th
2017: 10th
2018: 12th
2019: 11th

Tough to win like that.

We really had the 4th best class in 2013?! Ugh. That makes the 2017 and 2018 seasons seem even worse. In theory, that 4th best class should have been the Junior/Senior leaders of bowl-bound teams...not the absolute worst team in NCAA history.

 

[Husky25]

Yeah, the football team's awfulness has hurt the basketball program for a P5 conference bid. It's time to either go independent, find a way to get to the MAC or drop down to FCS. Move basketball to the Big East and save the brand. Chasing a dream that will never come has hurt the basketball team. UConn basketball first, second, always. Football never.

What an awful take?!?!

The P5 is made up of the SEC, ACC, PAC-12, Big 10, and Big "12". It is also a distinction that came about because of football. The Big East is not a part of it and a P5 conference will not invite a basketball-only.

 

[uconnyankee]

What an awful take?!?!

The P5 is made up of the SEC, ACC, PAC-12, Big 10, and Big "12". It is also a distinction that came about because of football. The Big East is not a part of it and a P5 conference will not invite a basketball-only.

I had the same reaction....
Sad!

 

[Adios]

It's hard to believe how shortsighted humans are. "Oh, my feelings are hurt! Shut the program down! We lost to UMass! I can't face my coworkers tomorrow!" My stepsister is a UMass grad and she couldn't care, at all.

Connecticut, the state where grown men are emo and need safe spaces. We're ahead of our time. This is going to help with recruiting the south. Cry about budget all you want. Where's the crying about the national deficit?

If Memphis and Temple can succeed, so can we. Geez.

If Edsall goes, we're going to obviously need someone who can recruit better. But looks like he wants to build up his roster over time instead, ala Anthony Sherman style.

 

[BY06518]

What an awful take?!?!

The P5 is made up of the SEC, ACC, PAC-12, Big 10, and Big "12". It is also a distinction that came about because of football. The Big East is not a part of it and a P5 conference will not invite a basketball-only.

You mean a realistic take.

Let's be honest and saving basketball from this godforsaken conference is most important and if it means moving football to the MAC or Indy or FCS then so be it. UConn basketball forever...UConn football never.

 

[RSTuthill]

I am guessing that several decades from now that the relative importance of the FB and BB programs will still be raging.

 

[Husky25]

You mean a realistic take.

Let's be honest and saving basketball from this godforsaken conference is most important and if it means moving football to the MAC or Indy or FCS then so be it. UConn basketball forever...UConn football never.

I typed what I meant.

 

[Adios]

You mean a realistic take.

Let's be honest and saving basketball from this godforsaken conference is most important and if it means moving football to the MAC or Indy or FCS then so be it. UConn basketball forever...UConn football never.

It's not going to save basketball. So dense.

You are a real waste of time.

 

[mikedog10]

You mean a realistic take.

Let's be honest and saving basketball from this godforsaken conference is most important and if it means moving football to the MAC or Indy or FCS then so be it. UConn basketball forever...UConn football never.

Relax! If you're that hellbent on playing Providence College and DePaul, I am sure we can schedule them out of conference.

 

[Waquoit]

LOLOLOLOL, those three are absolute trash, especially Arlo "Call Every Game Like Its On Radio And Never Shut Up" White. Isn't just me, ask around, check out World Soccer Talk True #casualfan stuff to like Arlo and not the PL world feed announcers whoa re *actually good*.

I like Arlo White. He doesn't talk nearly as much as you say. You must have him mixed up with Phil Schoen and that guy on ESPN who does Serie A. In fact, Arlo and Lee Dixon are the Breen-Van Gundy of soccer.

 

[outlaw]

I love 99% of what NBC does. You picked the 1% that stinks, that's all. They have a ton of great talent. And Arlo.

please hire Jamie Carragher

 

[Chief00]

[QUOTE="whaler11, post: 3003411, member: Stop saying all they have to do is get back to winning. It was only mercy, sportsmanship and turtleball that kept them from losing multiple games by 80 points.[/QUOTE]

So true, the historically bad numbers could have been even worse if the foot wasn’t taken off the gas pedal.

 

[billybud]

Advanced Analytics 2019 Projections

2019’s projected 130-team S&P+ rankings, from Bama to UTEP

It may be a slow road back if the projections are any where near accurate...(the methodology is explained for the wonks).

Improvement will probably be incremental and it will be a few years before the Huskies will be in a position to challenge UCF, Cincinnati, Houston for the conference championship.

But incremental ain't bad...fans patience may be tried...but incremental improvements each year over a span of 3-4 years is the most likely path to UConn becoming an 8 win team again.

 

[J187Money]

Advanced Analytics 2019 Projections

2019’s projected 130-team S&P+ rankings, from Bama to UTEP

It may be a slow road back if the projections are any where near accurate...(the methodology is explained for the wonks).

Improvement will probably be incremental and it will be a few years before the Huskies will be in a position to challenge UCF, Cincinnati, Houston for the conference championship.

But incremental ain't bad...fans patience may be tried...but incremental improvements each year over a span of 3-4 years is the most likely path to UConn becoming an 8 win team again.

At least we have UTEP beat!

 

[CCSUblue]

At least we have UTEP beat!

We're not even projected to have the worst defense! Thanks Bowling Green!