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One thing that can bring most BC and Uconn fans together on, in complete agreement.... BC's former AD Defilippo was a complete jerk.
 
Yawkey Way said:
I agree.... on all points here.
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Many forget that VT was part of that original lawsuit, then dropped out and the ACC seemingly forgave them when they were suddenly swapped in and Syracuse was swapped out. Pitt's chancellor was also one of the leading charges in the suit as well, which was also forgiven by the ACC when they were added. UConn and Blumenthal were certainly vocal, but those who say UConn hasn't gotten into the ACC because of that lawsuit are using a very revisionist form of history.
 
Yawkey Way said:
I don't waste my time with those that simply want to engage in personal insults with me. If thats " your thing:, fine and all, but its just a waste of your time as well.... so.... whatever.
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Bullspit.
 
Yawkey Way said:
I don't waste my time with those that simply want to engage in personal insults with me. If thats " your thing:, fine and all, but its just a waste of your time as well.... so.... whatever.
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Oh please ............
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
those who say UConn hasn't gotten into the ACC because of that lawsuit are using a very revisionist form of history.
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Ya, I personally don't subscribe to the lawsuit as the principal reason that no P5 league currently wants UConn in its league either. Its probably a multiplicity of factors, with the lawsuit that had its origins in Connecticut probably just complicating the matter.... no more, no less, in my opinion. I know that there are lots of people around the country that would disagree with you and me on this however.
 
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Yawkey Way said:
As a sidebar to BC's 1940 Sugar Bowl game... BC was not allowed to bring its starting fullback to the game ( Montgomery.. forget now his first name ). He stayed home and listened to the game on the radio in his dorm room . His " offense " ? He was black. And the Sugar Bowl Committee and opponent Tennessee would not allow blacks to play in games there in the South. A fascinating book was written about this. When BC came back with their victory over Tennessee in that Sugar Bowl they gave the game ball to Montgomery. Awhile back, BC brought Montgomery's family to Alumni for another public recognition for his accomplisments that season, despite the Sugar Bowl's exclusion of his right to participate in the biggest game of this young lad's life.
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BC decided to help the racists by keeping starting fullback home because of JIM CROW, BC should have told the Sugar Bowl and the Vols that he will be starting in the game or we'll boycott. If BC and other northern schools should have done it if they got invited to the Orange and Sugar Bowls.
Of course, it was a different time, but Jim Crow laws was wrong.
 
politics said:
1. as much as I despize BCU, a series with them is far, far more beneficial to UConn than one with BYU. A BC series fills in the corner and upper seats at the Rent in a way BYU never can.

2.UConn would have been better off if Blumenthal had gone to Kansas instead of Perkins. Perkins had many faults starting with creating a greedy work culture that got people sent to jail at KU. But Perkins' presence was a net plus for UConn, especially considering what followed.
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If Blumenthal went to Kansas, at least he wouldn't be in the Senate and screwing up FREEDOMS. Kansans would never vote for that genius. :-)
 
HuskyDogArt said:
If Yawkey wants to brag about BC's 1 (?) National Championship in football, can Yale fans brag about their 17 national championships?
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I'd say so. Its a free country.... so I suppose if the Yalies want "to brag" on here about this, I'd have no objections to it. That said, not sure this site has any Yalies on here, let alone those that might want to " brag " about something or other.
 
HuskyDogArt said:
BC decided to help the racists by keeping starting fullback home because of JIM CROW, BC should have told the Sugar Bowl and the Vols that he will be starting in the game or we'll boycott. If BC and other northern schools should have done it if they got invited to the Orange and Sugar Bowls.
Of course, it was a different time, but Jim Crow laws was wrong.
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BC did indeed consider boycotting that Sugar Bowl .Montgomery demanded however that BC go without him. He insisted on this reapeatedly according to the book published on this. He was a real hero, and said his players, coaches earned the right to go to the Sugar Bowl, and one player should not deny them that opportunity to play for the National Title. Montgomery's request was the deciding factor to go or not according to the book . Montgomery was BC extra motivation there at the Sugar Bowl vs. #1 Tennessee. That said, there is legitimate disagreements among the BC community today as to whether or not BC should have gone to that Sugar Bowl back in 1940 , or forfeited the game ( and their undefeated season ) by boycotting it. Montgomery for his part, was pleased BC went, and more pleased they won, and pleased again the team gave him the winning game ball when they came back. His family was honored at Alumni Stadium awhile back. He is remembered well at BC and is considered a real hero for his selfless act in 1940.
 
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@McMurphyESPN: Boston College, UConn schedule home/home series; 2016 at BC, 2017 at UC, source told @ESPN. Also 2 games in 2020s. 1st reported by @blauds

So looks like four games scheduled. Very cool, will be great for the entire region.
 
The key of course, is the resumption of BC vs. UConn, which will start next November at Alumni Stadium. The Eagles will return the trip in 2017, take a few years off and then resume the schedule on an annual basis.

Oh, it's on!!!!
 
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DSquiz said:
@McMurphyESPN: Boston College, UConn schedule home/home series; 2016 at BC, 2017 at UC, source told @ESPN. Also 2 games in 2020s. 1st reported by @blauds

So looks like four games scheduled. Very cool, will be great for the entire region.
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Sounds like it's more than four. Starting in 2020 it sounds like it becomes an annual match up!
 
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Drew said:
So 2016 schedule has Syracuse at home, 2017 has Missouri and Boston College. Phenomenal job Warde. Man has been absolutely outstanding with scheduling so far
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Do we have Virginia also?
 
I'm not sure you guys would really enjoy watching this series if D. Brown is still the defensive coordinator at BC. His defense is no joke, his guys play with their hair on fire, and with the struggles on the O-Line this will not be fun to watch. Let's hope he moves on after this year, i'm sure he'll get some interest since BC has the #1 defense. When he was here he had us ranked 9th.
 
gampelcrazies said:
Do we have Virginia also?
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Yup...

UConn's 2016 OOC looks like Maine @ home, @ BC, UVA @ home, Cuse @ home.

Then UCF, Cincinnati, Temple, Tulane @ home and East Carolina, Houston, Navy and USF on the road.
 
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Warde has done honestly a masterful job with the OOC scheduling. Given how bad we've been and our conference situation, I'm even more impressed.

Honestly if we could ever get into the ACC or B1G, I'd have a unlimited confidence in the future of UConn athletics.
 
Hmm, so what's the trophy for this one?
-the Lobster Pot
-the Chowder Pot
-New England Championship
-the Packie (I kid)
 
UconnFamily said:
I'm not sure you guys would really enjoy watching this series if D. Brown is still the defensive coordinator at BC. His defense is no joke, his guys play with their hair on fire, and with the struggles on the O-Line this will not be fun to watch. Let's hope he moves on after this year, i'm sure he'll get some interest since BC has the #1 defense. When he was here he had us ranked 9th.
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My concern as well I stated earlier. We need to fix offensive line issues against his blitz happy defense. Glad we get a few years for the rematch at home. Hopefully these issues will be fixed
 
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