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CL82 said:
Easy there chief, it's a freaking huge jump from Twitter rumor of a one off game to BC not rooster blocking us.
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I didn't say they figured it out - I said it will be nice when they finally do.
 
06029 said:
Sounds like a one off with no return game.
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No, it doesn't sound like that, it sounds like a piece of information that a guy connected within BC posted on Twitter, not the finalized terms of a contract.
 
SAMCRO said:
I've been a big WM supporter, but would be disappointed if this is one and done deal.
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If a one-and-done get a 'yes' vote from BC on future ACC expansion (which in a perfect world spurs the B1G to grab UConn first), I have no issue whatsoever with Warde (and Herbst) if can do such.
 
Nostical said:
This is fantastic news, but talk is cheap. We need to absolutely pack Alumni Stadium.
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That would not be a concern. Quite the opposite actually. I would imagine demand would be big on our end with limited tickets available.
BC fans may put some of their tix for sale online for a tidy profit
 
I brought 20 with me to the Uconn/Army game at Yankee Stadium last year. I'll have at least that many for this one if it happens.
 
Would be all over this game.

I said originally I wouldn't want a 1 off for future negotiation purposes with Cuse, Rutgers, Pitt, etc. but this game would have some juice.

Let's see what happens.
 
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Let's see if The Horde picks up on this at all - I have yet to see any of them bring it up yet...
 
epark88 said:
Let's see if The Horde picks up on this at all - I have yet to see any of them bring it up yet...
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There was a nugget in the Courant on Friday. At this point, I'd think they won't report on anything without an official statement from one of the schools, or some very well-placed sourcing on specifics. There isn't much point on reporting three days later that talks are still ongoing.
 
Should ultimately be an annual game at Gillette. The swap would be perfect for UConn for a few reasons:

1. suggests BC has pre-approval to count this as a P5 game
2. suggests the true civil conflict is coming to an end

I hear Blumenthal will do the coin toss and if BC wins will immediately file suit.
 
File it under mildly interesting: if this deal is finalized, Uconn would have a non-conference schedule that includes three straight games against ACC opponents for the season (9/10 BC, 9/17 Virginia, and 9/24 Syracuse).
 
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Conspiracy Kitty says:
Why the change of heart? Could it be that some B1G news has reached our Boston friends?
 
Many Huskies' fans will not get access to Connecticut's tickets for the hypothetical game, but solid UCONN support would definitely drive up attendance for at least 1 game at BCU and clearly spike ticket prices in a B1G way.
 
Da_Aisijimo_Gou said:
Many Huskies' fans will not get access to Connecticut's tickets for the hypothetical game, but solid UCONN support would definitely drive up attendance for at least 1 game at BCU and clearly spike ticket prices in a B1G way.
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There would be NO difficulty getting tickets through BC or on the secondary market.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
Would be all over this game.

I said originally I wouldn't want a 1 off for future negotiation purposes with Cuse, Rutgers, Pitt, etc. but this game would have some juice.

Let's see what happens.
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It also wouldn't really be a "one off." It would be a "we got UMASS at home without a return in exchange for going to BC without a return."
 
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Hey all! Greetings from a friendly BC fan who occasionally lurks around here, and who would actually be in favor of renewing the series and playing UConn fairly regularly. Just a few things to add to the conversation from our perspective:

1.) BC isn't exactly desperate for this game. I know there's been a lot of talk about having leverage over BC, but the fact of the matter is that it sounds like BC can buy a one-off home game from FIU and then schedule an FCS game to still get 7 home games next year, even without UConn. So we're not exactly desperate.

2.) While I personally think that BC's schedule would be more attractive with UConn on it rather than FIU and I personally think that would help ticket sales and attendance, believe it or not this is not a universally held opinion. Many BC fans consider UConn just as much of a draw (or lack thereof) as UMass, and in fact would rather play UMass since there's a lot of bad blood with UConn. Many were pretty turned off by the drunken fallout from the last trip to the Rent. And I think some BC fans would prefer just to drop the local G5 teams -- the Big East is dead afterall -- in favor of playing academic peers regardless of geography (i.e. Rice, Tulane, etc.). I disagree and would love to see a primarily northeastern OOC, but just know that I'm not in the majority.

3.) Most BC fans will be disappointed about the schedule in 2016 regardless of whether it's FIU or UConn. We should have a P5. Maryland, Purdue and Baylor all lack P5's next year. This is what most BC fans want above all else. Anything less than a P5 would be viewed as a disappointing home schedule.

4.) The view from the BC fan base is that this has nothing to do with Bates and everything to do with our President, Leahy, and the big donors. For them, the treatment of BC fans at the Rent in 2003 and then the lawsuit are still very much fresh wounds. If, as Blauds says, this deal is waiting for BC to approve it, that means it's waiting for Leahy to approve it. Don't be surprised if all of Bates' efforts and the whole plan falls apart. Leahy has shown that he doesn't mind crushing the plans/dreams of our AD's.

5.) This game has no bearing on whether UConn will be considered P5 by the ACC. Remember, the ACC's P5 requirement doesn't kick in until 2017. This game would be 2016. BC will next need a P5 in 2018.

With all that said, I really hope this happens. If it doesn't happen in 2016 I hope it happens soon. I'd like to see BC alternate UConn and UMass every year. Anyway, cheers!
 
Uconn/BC/UMass agreeing to schedule each other every year makes tooooo much sense. I love the idea.
 
Tusky said:
Hey all! Greetings from a friendly BC fan who occasionally lurks around here, and who would actually be in favor of renewing the series and playing UConn fairly regularly. Just a few things to add to the conversation from our perspective:

1.) BC isn't exactly desperate for this game. I know there's been a lot of talk about having leverage over BC, but the fact of the matter is that it sounds like BC can buy a one-off home game from FIU and then schedule an FCS game to still get 7 home games next year, even without UConn. So we're not exactly desperate.

2.) While I personally think that BC's schedule would be more attractive with UConn on it rather than FIU and I personally think that would help ticket sales and attendance, believe it or not this is not a universally held opinion. Many BC fans consider UConn just as much of a draw (or lack thereof) as UMass, and in fact would rather play UMass since there's a lot of bad blood with UConn. Many were pretty turned off by the drunken fallout from the last trip to the Rent. And I think some BC fans would prefer just to drop the local G5 teams -- the Big East is dead afterall -- in favor of playing academic peers regardless of geography (i.e. Rice, Tulane, etc.). I disagree and would love to see a primarily northeastern OOC, but just know that I'm not in the majority.

3.) Most BC fans will be disappointed about the schedule in 2016 regardless of whether it's FIU or UConn. We should have a P5. Maryland, Purdue and Baylor all lack P5's next year. This is what most BC fans want above all else. Anything less than a P5 would be viewed as a disappointing home schedule.

4.) The view from the BC fan base is that this has nothing to do with Bates and everything to do with our President, Leahy, and the big donors. For them, the treatment of BC fans at the Rent in 2003 and then the lawsuit are still very much fresh wounds. If, as Blauds says, this deal is waiting for BC to approve it, that means it's waiting for Leahy to approve it. Don't be surprised if all of Bates' efforts and the whole plan falls apart. Leahy has shown that he doesn't mind crushing the plans/dreams of our AD's.

5.) This game has no bearing on whether UConn will be considered P5 by the ACC. Remember, the ACC's P5 requirement doesn't kick in until 2017. This game would be 2016. BC will next need a P5 in 2018.

With all that said, I really hope this happens. If it doesn't happen in 2016 I hope it happens soon. I'd like to see BC alternate UConn and UMass every year. Anyway, cheers!
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While I personally think it's good for New England football when UMass, UCONN, and BC play each other regularly, I would like to clarify some things from a UCONN fan perspective.

(1) BC may not be desperate for this game, but their options are incredibly limited. To say that UCONN wouldn't draw better than FIU is pure delusion.

(2) In regards to experiences at the Rent, it's quite petty and flat out dumb to reference an incident from 2003. BC played at UCONN in Hockey East this past year. There were a good amount of BC fans there. I was also present and did not witness or hear of any problems.

(3) Playing BC also has UCONN fans split. Many could care less if BC is on any future schedules and would rather play against P5 conferences that don't include members who screwed the Huskies over. BC has become a mediocre P5 program, and UCONN fans won't lose any sleep if this doesn't happen.

Cheers!
 
Playing at the Pats Stadium and splitting the gate would be a probably be a money maker and neutral site game for both schools. But a home/home might be more profitable. Frankly Scarlett, I don't give a damn about BCU but if the economics work out, nothing else will matter to the athletic departments.
 
Tusky said:
Hey all! Greetings from a friendly BC fan who occasionally lurks around here, and who would actually be in favor of renewing the series and playing UConn fairly regularly. Just a few things to add to the conversation from our perspective:

1.) BC isn't exactly desperate for this game. I know there's been a lot of talk about having leverage over BC, but the fact of the matter is that it sounds like BC can buy a one-off home game from FIU and then schedule an FCS game to still get 7 home games next year, even without UConn. So we're not exactly desperate.

2.) While I personally think that BC's schedule would be more attractive with UConn on it rather than FIU and I personally think that would help ticket sales and attendance, believe it or not this is not a universally held opinion. Many BC fans consider UConn just as much of a draw (or lack thereof) as UMass, and in fact would rather play UMass since there's a lot of bad blood with UConn. Many were pretty turned off by the drunken fallout from the last trip to the Rent. And I think some BC fans would prefer just to drop the local G5 teams -- the Big East is dead afterall -- in favor of playing academic peers regardless of geography (i.e. Rice, Tulane, etc.). I disagree and would love to see a primarily northeastern OOC, but just know that I'm not in the majority.

3.) Most BC fans will be disappointed about the schedule in 2016 regardless of whether it's FIU or UConn. We should have a P5. Maryland, Purdue and Baylor all lack P5's next year. This is what most BC fans want above all else. Anything less than a P5 would be viewed as a disappointing home schedule.

4.) The view from the BC fan base is that this has nothing to do with Bates and everything to do with our President, Leahy, and the big donors. For them, the treatment of BC fans at the Rent in 2003 and then the lawsuit are still very much fresh wounds. If, as Blauds says, this deal is waiting for BC to approve it, that means it's waiting for Leahy to approve it. Don't be surprised if all of Bates' efforts and the whole plan falls apart. Leahy has shown that he doesn't mind crushing the plans/dreams of our AD's.

5.) This game has no bearing on whether UConn will be considered P5 by the ACC. Remember, the ACC's P5 requirement doesn't kick in until 2017. This game would be 2016. BC will next need a P5 in 2018.

With all that said, I really hope this happens. If it doesn't happen in 2016 I hope it happens soon. I'd like to see BC alternate UConn and UMass every year. Anyway, cheers!
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Hey guys I'm a friendly BC fan but here are 5 reasons why you stink! Cheers!

SUCK IT BC FAN! LETS SETTLE THIS ON THE FIELD!

Cheers!
 
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HawkHusky said:
While I personally think it's good for New England football when UMass, UCONN, and BC play each other regularly, I would like to clarify some things from a UCONN fan perspective.

(2) In regards to experiences at the Rent, it's quite petty and flat out dumb to reference an incident from 2003. BC played at UCONN in Hockey East this past year. There were a good amount of BC fans there. I was also present and did not witness or hear of any problems.
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Don't pretend it did not happen in 2003 because it did. Full beer cans tossed at the BC buses and there was a BX student that was hit with one. The hockey atmosphere mid-week as opposed to an alcohol fueled Saturday are two different things.

And don't forget the Navy game incident two weeks ago in the parking lot.
 
06029 said:
Don't pretend it did not happen in 2003 because it did. Full beer cans tossed at the BC buses and there was a BX student that was hit with one. The hockey atmosphere mid-week as opposed to an alcohol fueled Saturday are two different things.

And don't forget the Navy game incident two weeks ago in the parking lot.
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I'm pretty sure a UConn fan ate a BC students baby. I think I read that.
 
CTMike said:
Hey guys I'm a friendly BC fan but here are 5 reasons why you stink! Cheers!

SUCK IT BC FAN! LETS SETTLE THIS ON THE FIELD!

Cheers!
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I really wish you would show some emotion... ;)
 
06029 said:
Don't pretend it did not happen in 2003 because it did. Full beer cans tossed at the BC buses and there was a BX student that was hit with one. The hockey atmosphere mid-week as opposed to an alcohol fueled Saturday are two different things.

And don't forget the Navy game incident two weeks ago in the parking lot.
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Boohoo. You must live a sad life if you're still dwelling on things from over a decade ago.

As far as the Navy incident is concerned, one dumb action by a dumb drunk doesn't represent an entire fanbase. One incident for 30,000+ fans is pretty tame. You'd be hard-pressed to find a college football game that didn't involve some kind of poor drunken debauchery.
 
CTMike said:
Hey guys I'm a friendly BC fan but here are 5 reasons why you stink! Cheers!

SUCK IT BC FAN! LETS SETTLE THIS ON THE FIELD!

Cheers!
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Haha. That wasn't my intention. I was trying to relate both my preferences and the BC fan opinion as a whole in the same post, maybe that got confusing.

My thoughts:
- 2016 scheduling preference: P5 either home or away, home for UConn, home for FIU, home for just about anyone else, @Uconn or neutral site UConn. In that order. Going to Dublin for a "home" ACC game next year really hurts the schedule, we need another home game.
- 2003 was a unique time with the Big East falling apart. Lots of animosity from that. I'm willing to write off the last game and try again.
- I will say that I think BC has leverage over both UMass and UConn. Call us mediocre if you want, but we're P5. We have a healthy P5 tv contract and a clear path to national relevance and selling more tickets (i.e. winning). UMass and UConn have more to gain from playing BC. UMass is clearly desperate, with all the calls to fold the football program. UConn is pretty desperate as well, but for different reasons. You need New England attention and increased TV ratings to make the case for a P5 invite. I think that equals leverage for BC.
- My ideal would be a 2:1:1, with 2 at Alumni, 1 at the Rent and 1 at a neutral site with even ticket sales split and maybe some unequal revenue sharing for UConn's 2nd "home" game in the series. The fact that UMass is willing to bend over backwards for BC in scheduling neutral sites to get BC on the schedule doesn't help UConn's case for insisting on even home-and-homes. Why should we treat you any different than UMass? :)
 
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