UConn Harvard Secret Scrimmage

[RuffRuff]

 

[AllHusky]

Amaker still there yes?

 

[RuffRuff]

Amaker still there yes?

He is.

Will toss this one here.

Bobby Hurley’s heart is ‘filled with happiness’ because of Danny’s success at UConn

Bobby Hurley's heart is 'filled with happiness' because of brother's success at UConn

www.nj.com

 

[jibsey]

Any stats on this scrimmage?

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

 

[444JR]

On the topic of scrimmages..

 

[Lambeau]

I think the theory is that exposure to a group with a higher basketball IQ will be helpful for Harvard--if not actually making them any better, at least having an aspirational benefit in showing them what great talent can achieve when combined with discipline and perseverance.

 

[auror]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

Driving distance, similar mindset on how to run the scrimmages, similar mindset on their secrecy (generally).

 

[HooperScooper]

Driving distance, similar mindset on how to run the scrimmages, similar mindset on their secrecy (generally).

Didn't Hurley play Harvard in secret scrimmages when he was at URI also? So familiarity with that process is probably key.

 

[Marat]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

It's worked out well the past 2 seasons, so I imagine Hurley being superstitious wanted this to continue.

 

[AidanFan20]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

Because they always fight fiercely.

 

[NJHusky]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

Can’t tell u. It’s a secret

 

[nomar]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

 

[QuickDraw]

iykyk

 

[uh-no]

Because they always fight fiercely.

fight, fight, fight!

 

[UCan3]

Harvard is no push over - technically sound program - perfect for a scrimmage.

 

[Stinger92860]

Why do they always secret scrimmage Harvard?

Endowment advice at no charge

 

[Spaceman213J]

It's a combination of what guys have said... location, quality of the other team, and intelligence and style of the other team. What's the point of a scrimmage if you just are running and gunning the whole time. Harvard may not be on the same level talent wise, but they are going to make you run your sets and contest you on every possession. They'll also expose you on the defensive end if you are not communicating as a team.

 

[UConn77]

Because they always fight fiercely.

Thank you, Tom Lehrer.

 

[TeasenDonut]

Heard Ross, Mahaney, Nowell most impressive

 

[prankster]

Because they always fight fiercely.

Demonstrate to them our skill.
Albeit they possess the might,
Nonetheless we have the will.

 

[mauconnfan]

On the topic of scrimmages..

This makes me so happy and I’m so happy for him. His 2 years at UConn playing against the best and for a coach who worked everyone hard, were so important for him. Good stuff

 

[mauconnfan]

iykyk

The way I putted yesterday I don’t think I could’ve made one on this green!

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I think the theory is that exposure to a group with a higher basketball IQ will be helpful for Harvard--if not actually making them any better, at least having an aspirational benefit in showing them what great talent can achieve when combined with discipline and perseverance.

If you've ever known a Harvard graduate personally, you realize how funny this post is.

 

[RedStickHusky]

On the topic of scrimmages..

Good for him, hope he has two great years there.

 

[BlueMAB]

Mahaney’s a gamer. Not surprising given he’s the most accomplished college player on the team other than Karaban.

More accomplished than two time national champions Samson Johnson and Hassan Diarra?

 

[UCONNJACK]

Endowment advice at no charge

UConn endowment return actually outperformed Harvard in fiscal year 2024. 12.1% vs 9.6%

 

[MJ1]

UConn endowment return actually outperformed Harvard in fiscal year 2024. 12.1% vs 9.6%

Unfortunately, I believe UConn’s 2024 addition brings them to a total of $634 Million and Harvard addition brings them to $53.2 Billion. Slight difference.

 

[Scrutineer]

Unfortunately, I believe UConn’s 2024 addition brings them to a total of $634 Million and Harvard addition brings them to $53.2 Billion. Slight difference.

UConn's endowment is miniscule for a wealthy state's flagship.

Hillsdale College, in Michigan, with less than 2,000 students, has an endowment around $1 Billion. That's $1 Billion with a big "B".

They know how to raise money and attract large donations from the alums of major universities around the country, especially from those in the Midwest.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

UConn's endowment is miniscule for a wealthy state's flagship.

Hillsdale College, in Michigan, with less than 2,000 students, has an endowment around $1 Billion. That's $1 Billion with a big "B".

They know how to raise money and attract large donations from the alums of major universities around the country, especially from those in the Midwest.

I'm fine with UConn not following the Hillsdale model of funding