This Is Bob Diaco...

[jdrinboston]

Take my money, please!

 

[Afroabe224]

For the always present negative Nancy types, can you recall UConn marketing putting out anything this compelling in the past? It's not just about football. It's about UConn making the transition from scrappy New England school to a major national school. That involves winning, but just as much it involves marketing and selling the university and its programs and athletic teams. We have never been good at that before. This is an example of how that changed. The fact that these guys are fired up means it is working.

Couldn't agree more. On the BY there will always be someone to rain on any parade but I love what they have done with the online content, specifically the Blitz and Center Ice programs. It shows me that UConn is making an effort to become a big time athletic program across the board. Lets just hope it pays off B1G time in the near future.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I've got a full energy bucket. And a chubby.

 

[sportsart]

Diaco's job, right now, is to sell the program. To fans, the current players, and, recruits This film does a great job, in these areas .

The only problem with this film is, at it's conclusion, there are a collage of pictures of UConn folk. Somehow, someone forgot to eradicate
Hathaway's puss in one of the pics in that collage.

That collage is YouTube's pictures of videos that have a similar theme to the video you just viewed. Not a big YouTube watcher hey?

 

[freescooter]

Just watched it. I missed a semester with a knee injury. Does that mean I have some eligibility left? I graduated in 4 so I still have a year...get the clearinghouse on the line! I want to run through a wall for this guy.

 

[DOZE860]

One of my basketball only friends was at the Stamford game, when coach Bobby D gave his time out speech...my friend now is ready to start attending football games.. i think this guy is what we need right now..

 

[MattMang23]

I shook HCBDs hand that night. Haven't washed it since.

 

[Kgun7]

For the always present negative Nancy types, can you recall UConn marketing putting out anything this compelling in the past? It's not just about football. It's about UConn making the transition from scrappy New England school to a major national school. That involves winning, but just as much it involves marketing and selling the university and its programs and athletic teams. We have never been good at that before. This is an example of how that changed. The fact that these guys are fired up means it is working.

Totally agree! The best UCONN video production to come out during the PP years was made by a trickshot QB. The athletic department has definitely stepped up their game!

 

[B1GEast]

I may actually buy season tickets this year, instead of just going to a few games

 

[huskypantz]

I am sorry, but this guy has NEVER head coached a game, why is everybody creaming their jeans over him? I can see being positive, but damn, the talk on this board is the second coming of Jesus

It's as if Jesus will be in the huddle.

 

[TerryD]

Diaco was a fiery guy and a very good motivator for the defensive players at Notre Dame. They loved to play for the guy.

I have no idea how he will perform as a head coach or what type of offense (or effectiveness of same) that he will run.

I just know that he should be able to motivate and teach players. Good luck to him.

 

[Adios]

The state and media outlets are doing better in promoting football. Let's hope for the best. I definitely would like to live to see "ACC" or "B1G" painted on the walls of our facilities.

 

[beasteast]

should re-name thread RISE UP

 

[J187Money]

I nearly just laid out one of the IT guys I got so excited. #RISEUP

 

[mattp]

soooooo when's the Spring Game?

 

[JaYnYcE]

he comes off more genuine in this video.

 

[gars44]

For the always present negative Nancy types, can you recall UConn marketing putting out anything this compelling in the past? It's not just about football. It's about UConn making the transition from scrappy New England school to a major national school. That involves winning, but just as much it involves marketing and selling the university and its programs and athletic teams. We have never been good at that before. This is an example of how that changed. The fact that these guys are fired up means it is working.

Wish I could double like this post. Maybe triple!

 

[UCFBfan]

Anyone else feel like, as a fan, you don't wanna let him down? We all know how bad the fan support can be at times and I just hope HCBD doesn't see after a few games that the Rent atmosphere wasn't what he remembered and loses hope. I will say, that he is clearly talking about making UConn more popular nationally and with locals. His whole part about getting fans involved and integrating their support with the success of the team is a direction I can;t remember the school ever taking. It's very very smart on whoever's part thought it up. Maybe it is what Diaco feels but I get the feeling that someone higher up knows this might be our last shot at pushing into the P5 with this coach and getting everyone on board (fans, winning program, media, etc) is HUGE.

This video was awesome.

 

[UCONNRPh]

Did I see the BIG EAST logo on the wall ( left side) in the last 5 seconds as walked thru the door into the hallway? Shouldn't that be AAC by now?

 

[MattMang23]

Did I see the BIG EAST logo on the wall ( left side) in the last 5 seconds as walked thru the door into the hallway? Shouldn't that be AAC by now?

No. They're planning on covering it up with a B1G logo soon, so no need to buy extra paint.

 

[Dooley]

I am so jacked for the 2014 season, I can't stand it! What this man has done in one month for the energy surrounding this program is astounding. I hope more videos like this will continue to filter out in the coming weeks leading up to signing day. Then a few more around spring ball and a gazillion bazillion videos leading up to BYU.

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

One of my basketball only friends was at the Stamford game, when coach Bobby D gave his time out speech...my friend now is ready to start attending football games.. i think this guy is what we need right now..

Anyone have a video clip of that speech he gave at the Stanford game??

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

I can't wait to see what Athletics puts together for a new opening/intro video for games this season with HCBD! I pray to god that those computer animated wolfpack/huskies get hit by the metro north train and never see the videoboard again at The Rent. Anyone else with me?? lol

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Anyone have a video clip of that speech he gave at the Stanford game??

If he's not on the road recruiting, he needs to speak tomorrow night on campus during halftime or something.

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

If he's not on the road recruiting, he needs to speak tomorrow night on campus during halftime or something.

Great idea Jimmy! Any chance they can parade BD out in front of the students, fans, and our state is a good thing for the re-growth of our football program.

 

[huskymedic]

If he's not on the road recruiting, he needs to speak tomorrow night on campus during halftime or something.

Per Des Jimmy - "Big weekend for UConn football, too, with recruits coming in for the first time under new Huskies head coach Bob Diaco, Diaco is expected to speak to the crowd during a timeout in the first half of the game, too."

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Per Des Jimmy - "Big weekend for UConn football, too, with recruits coming in for the first time under new Huskies head coach Bob Diaco, Diaco is expected to speak to the crowd during a timeout in the first half of the game, too."

#HireJimmy

 

[Carl Spackler]

It would also be nice if we had some of our former players and current NFL players milling about.........

 

[Woof 101]

Santini is back! Can we get an Amen?

 

[HuskyOfLeisure]

I took a pic of the moment when Diaco was introduced to Calhoun @ the Stamford game. If Coach Diaco does as half as much for UCONN as Calhoun, I would be thrilled.