Timeline of Don Brown departure - questions for Warde

[sdhusky]

In your book. You likely believe in words, I believe in actions. He left kids he is recruiting and kids who are/were committed to play for him to move a few miles away. If he is as good as a coach as some here make him out to be would he really have been out on the street in a year? Give me a break. And save the assinine comments for 241

Yeah. And football coaches have great job stability and loyalty from their programs.

Or maybe not and in an enviroment where this fan base has ZERO loyalty, we got ZERO loyalty back.

Or is Loyalty a one way street???

 

[Dougsts]

The only loyalty these guys have to the the almighty buck-a-roo. Just like the rest of us, we normally go where we can make the most for ourselves and our families. To expect a quality DC to stick around after two 5-7 seasons might be a bit much to ask since his stock in trade is probably the highest it has been in a while. I say good luck to him and thanks for the two years. I know I certainly have enjoyed watching his defense.

 

[Husky68]

Oh - the old conspiracy theory. Got it. Eliminate the guy that may take your job before he gets the chance. This isn't freaking Dunkin Donuts.

Have you been eating breakfast with the Rock Star? Why no comment on keeping GD if PP is concerned about getting fired?

 

[jbdphi]

Ruskin, you violated a rule of the BY hear no evil, see no evil crowd. You posed a question in the face of a lack of information that may suggest the folks in Storrs are out to lunch in light of known facts. There are notorious offenders that insist on criticizingfor suggesting a problem in the face of manifest repeated failures.

Keep asking and probing, and dont let them get to you. Mind you, there are a few with vested UConn bureaucracy interests (ie.., paycheck takers whose job it is to defend leadership and CYA the University).

Hey if your whole conspiracy theories fall apart, why don't you try blaming non-Christians for the whole situation while you're at it?

Jackass.

 

[huskymedic]

Have you been eating breakfast with the Rock Star? Why no comment on keeping GD if PP is concerned about getting fired?

Cuz that story is as clear as day... they truly believe (right or wrong) that they can turn it around in another year. I've said before that keeping GDL as a OC is not the right move and PP will live or die by it.

PP alledgedly stalling to tell WM that DB was leaving because he was afraid that he would take his job is not realistic.

 

[Chief00]

Net, Net another colossal rock star failure

 

[Huskieforlife]

WM THAT FAT DONUT EATING PIECE OF ••••. HE HAS DONE CLOSE TO NOTHING FOR US SINCE HE'S GOTTEN HERE. THE 1 AND ONLY REASON I ENJOYED UCONN FOOTBALL WAS OUR OUTSTANDING DEFENSE. THAT'S GONE, WE HAD A CHANCE TO AT LEAST GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO BE OUR HEAD COACH. INSTEAD MR. DUNKIN DONUTS HIMSELF DECIDED HE WOULD TAKE ANOTHER YEAR OF MEDIOCRITY WITH THE MUMMY. WHEN IT COMES TO CONFERENCE REALIGNMENT, HE COULDN'T SELL US OVER UL. AM SORRY FOR THE LONG STUPID RANT BUT I HAD TO RELEASE THE ANGER lol.

Edit: am not saying our defense will never be this good again, but It will take awhile and we will have to find a good dc which could take far to long.

 

[BlueDogs]

I want to laugh at your joke......but first you'll have to confirm.....is this a joke?

It's sarcasm wrapped around some truth.

 

[BlueDogs]

Hey if your whole conspiracy theories fall apart, why don't you try blaming non-Christians for the whole situation while you're at it?

Jackass.

I don't see a logical train of thougt there, but I'm sure your brilliant PC brainwashed mind does. Have a Merry Christmas.

 

[jbdphi]

I don't see a logical train of thougt there, but I'm sure your brilliant PC brainwashed mind does. Have a Merry Christmas.

Maybe she's wiccan? Maybe she's an atheist. Doesn't matter to me. Most of us celebrate Christmas and she ought respect that. I'm sure she'll take the day off.

You know, when someone who knows you don't celebrate a holiday wishes you a "Merry" one, it comes across as an insult? Did you know that? Way to use your religion in a positive light.

Jackass.
(I think I might have to end every future response to you with this one word because it seems so appropriate each and every time - there isn't anything PC about it though so I hope your thick skin can handle it)

 

[jbdphi]

Just in case you don't understand the above, let me summarize:
- I disagree with most of the things you have ever said on this board that I have read -most notably of which was that in your "debut" on the board I think you called for the President of UConn to be immediately fired a few months ago due to the performance of our football team
- More recently than that, you spout off about how the same President can't say Christmas when they are part of a publicly funded university are being too PC because it offends your (presumably) Christian sensibilities and as you said "most of us celebrate Christmas"
- As a non-Christian who has been discriminated against in the past due to my religion, that sort of attitude makes me very angry and, if at all possible, make me think even less of your opinion
- So while this all probably belongs somewhere on the Cesspool, I thought that might help you understand that when you start talking about how the people who disagree with you here must be UConn employees and have some sort of vested interest in disagreeing with you, it might not be that. It might be just because you are a jackass.

 

[Adios]

jbdphi...don't let it get to you. Such people have no future.

 

[BlueDogs]

You know, when someone who knows you don't celebrate a holiday wishes you a "Merry" one, it comes across as an insult? Did you know that? Way to use your religion in a positive light.

Jackass.
(I think I might have to end every future response to you with this one word because it seems so appropriate each and every time - there isn't anything PC about it though so I hope your thick skin can handle it)

You're insulted? The majority are supposed to supress their christian faith, because you demand it? Too bad you're insulted. Have a Merry Merry Merry one. P.S. make sure you're not takin Christmas off.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

This board is really getting toxic. You would think the events that transpired exactly one week ago as I type would pull people together during the Holiday season. What a sad commentary on society.

 

[jbdphi]

This board is really getting toxic. You would think the events that transpired exactly one week ago as I type would pull people together during the Holiday season. What a sad commentary on society.

Sorry Jimmy (and to others who don't enjoy reading this kind of discourse). After reading about the NRA press conference today and the fiscal cliff lack of progress by our legislators, I don't think we're going to see lots of people pulling together anytime soon. The sides just seem to be too far apart and too interested in hearing from those who agree and reinforce their opinion as opposed to independent thinkers.

When it comes to my religion however, I've seen enough in the past to understand that it doesn't pay to stay silent in the face of antagonism. Maybe someday BlueDogs and others like him will understand the difference between a Federal Holiday and a religious holiday. He's probably still pissed off that Jews like me got to "skip" school for Yom Kippur so we could go stand in a synagogue all day. Lucky us.

Have a great holiday regardless of what you may celebrate.

 

[jbdphi]

You're insulted? The majority are supposed to supress their christian faith, because you demand it? Too bad you're insulted. Have a Merry Merry Merry one. P.S. make sure you're not takin Christmas off.

I don't demand that you suppress anything. You are a private citizen and can do whatever is legal and saying Merry Christmas to whoever you want is certainly fine. Keep in mind however that what you seem to want is for a public official express a religious preference in her communications to the public and are somehow insulted that she doesn't.

As for working on Christmas, as noted above, please learn the difference between a Federal Holiday and a religious holiday.

Jackass.

 

[Husky68]

Cuz that story is as clear as day... they truly believe (right or wrong) that they can turn it around in another year. I've said before that keeping GDL as a OC is not the right move and PP will live or die by it.

PP alledgedly stalling to tell WM that DB was leaving because he was afraid that he would take his job is not realistic.

How do you know what they truly believe, 'cause they said it? Gee, I'll bet PP would be the 1st guy facing the axe to tell his boss "no, just one more year and I'll turn it around". Just like PP told Hathaway "just hire me and my boy GD and we'll have the Uconn offense in the top 110 in only 2 years".

You do know that some guys facing the firing squad actually believe all the guns will jam?

 

[BlueDogs]

Sorry Jimmy (and to others who don't enjoy reading this kind of discourse). After reading about the NRA press conference today and the fiscal cliff lack of progress by our legislators, I don't think we're going to see lots of people pulling together anytime soon. The sides just seem to be too far apart and too interested in hearing from those who agree and reinforce their opinion as opposed to independent thinkers.


When it comes to my religion however, I've seen enough in the past to understand that it doesn't pay to stay silent in the face of antagonism. Maybe someday BlueDogs and others like him will understand the difference between a Federal Holiday and a religious holiday. He's probably still pissed off that Jews like me got to "skip" school for Yom Kippur so we could go stand in a synagogue all day. Lucky us.

Have a great holiday regardless of what you may celebrate.

Just moronic at every level. You have no idea what you're talking about. I suggest you invest a little time understanding the historical foundations of the United States. It was and remains a Christian nation founded on judeo christian precepts. Your rights do not stop the rights of the majority to celebrate and express their faith. The whole federal holiday argument is so off the point it is frightening. Most Jews I know are respectful and glady share a "Merry Christmas" to you, just as most people return the same courtesy in the other direction. The sanitization of Christian tradition from public discourse is hostile, disrespectful and contrary to society. You're so wrapped up in your faux minority status, you find Merry Christmas" offensive. Well, tough . I make no apologies to you or any others for offending.

 

[BlueDogs]

I don't demand that you suppress anything. You are a private citizen and can do whatever is legal and saying Merry Christmas to whoever you want is certainly fine. Keep in mind however that what you seem to want is for a public official express a religious preference in her communications to the public and are somehow insulted that she doesn't.

As for working on Christmas, as noted above, please learn the difference between a Federal Holiday and a religious holiday.

Jackass.

Public officials wishing a Merry Christmas is not a constitutional violation. In fact, it is PC gone mad. It is the real insult that a public official lacks the sensibility to acknowledge wish the vast majority of citizens on important holiday. It shows disrespect and ambivalence, caring more to satisfy the few whiners like you.

 

[huskymedic]

How do you know what they truly believe, 'cause they said it? Gee, I'll bet PP would be the 1st guy facing the axe to tell his boss "no, just one more year and I'll turn it around". Just like PP told Hathaway "just hire me and my boy GD and we'll have the Uconn offense in the top 110 in only 2 years".

You do know that some guys facing the firing squad actually believe all the guns will jam?

You've been posting since 10:30 this morning and just now decide to reply to this from 24 hours ago? Trolling for arguments?

 

[Adios]

Public officials wishing a Merry Christmas is not a constitutional violation. In fact, it is PC gone mad. It is the real insult that a public official lacks the sensibility to acknowledge wish the vast majority of citizens on important holiday. It shows disrespect and ambivalence, caring more to satisfy the few whiners like you.

Just shut up already. Have a Happy Kwanzaa.

 

[jbdphi]

No point in responding further to this. I think the respective positions have been made pretty clear and I'm comfortable with where I sit. I would wish all a Happy Hannukah but my holiday (which is actually a very minor holiday in the Jewish faith) already ended last week.

 

[formerlurker]

I just watched the CNN photo tribute to the Sandy Hook 26. The very last girl, Allison Wyatt, made me breakdown like I've never done before.

It wasn't just here beautiful smile. It was the fact that she was 6 years old and then I counted the candles.

How about we all take a few days off from the "jackass's" and "genius's"? I don't even know what the OP is about but I could care less if you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or Festivus. Maybe it's just me but those all take a backseat right now, don't they?

I'm Catholic so I say God Bless Allison and the other victims. I respect however you choose to mourn and I urge you to do so.

We're all jackasses and morons on this thing. Lets try and stick together through the weekend at least.

 

[ruskin]

I think I understand how threads evolve into something well beyond what the OP intended. I do not mean in any way to assess blame with the following.. . . . I just wish this hadn't ended up where it just did with the previous post. Again, no disrespect meant to anyone who has posted.

 

[formerlurker]

I think I understand how threads evolve into something well beyond what the OP intended. I do not mean in any way to assess blame with the following.. . . . I just wish this hadn't ended up where it just did with the previous post. Again, no disrespect meant to anyone who has posted.

I'm thinking you're referring to my post and I agree 100%. It seemed like a good response at the time and came from my heart. I can't take that picture down so I'll ask that a mod does. I stand by the point of my post but not of my way of going about making it.

Please take the picture I posted down, with the utmost of respect.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Maybe dumping Brown was the change Warde asked P to make.

The only way that is remotely possible is that WM said to PP "I don't have to state the obvious but you have a severely under performing unit and the coordinator needs to go". PP responded "I guess you are right" and then told Brown he needed to look for another job as WM wouldn't let PP bring him back.

 

[Husky68]

You've been posting since 10:30 this morning and just now decide to reply to this from 24 hours ago? Trolling for arguments?

'Cause I don't read every post by you immediately, I'll try to be more prompt. I hope you truly believe that, and since I said it, it must be true.

 

[jbdphi]

I think I understand how threads evolve into something well beyond what the OP intended. I do not mean in any way to assess blame with the following.. . . . I just wish this hadn't ended up where it just did with the previous post. Again, no disrespect meant to anyone who has posted.

I'll take blame for the thread hijacking I suppose and apologies for that. With all of the conspiracy theorists out there nowadays not only in sports but in politics and other elements of "real" life, it gets real tiring tor read all the time.

 

[businesslawyer]

You're insulted? The majority are supposed to supress their christian faith, because you demand it? Too bad you're insulted. Have a Merry Merry Merry one. P.S. make sure you're not takin Christmas off.

I've had nothing to do with this convesation, but would point out that there is no reasonable interpretation of what he said that gets you to his concluding that "the majority are supposed to suppress their Christian faith ...." But I guess, since you don't like each other, that makes it o.k. to put words in his mouth so you can argue with them.

This board is tough enough to read through when people are actually arguing about what one another say. When they start arguing with things they make up ....

 

[sdhusky]

I've had nothing to do with this convesation, but would point out that there is no reasonable interpretation of what he said that gets you to his concluding that "the majority are supposed to suppress their Christian faith ...." But I guess, since you don't like each other, that makes it o.k. to put words in his mouth so you can argue with them.

This board is tough enough to read through when people are actually arguing about what one another say. When they start arguing with things they make up ....

How dare you say the Irish are all drunks!