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UConn is going Bowling > Wasabi Fenway Bowl v. Army (Saturday 12/27/25 @2:15 on ESPN)

AllHusky said:
Wondered about that, and would it make a difference if we gave them a "bonus". If you start with Fagnano and Bell, how much do they make and how much would make a difference in their "feelings" about the game. So foreign to my experience of Intercollegiate Athletics, and I guess that is where we are today.🤷‍♂️
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if u receive $$, large portion withheld until all games inc bowl games are required, injuries must be confirmed as significant by Team Doc and reconcinfirmed by independent sports Med Doctor! Shud be in all contracts in NCAA!! Big pay day need to big boy! I am former player andvbI think fair is fair" 2 way street" forget bonus make it a "penalty with a loss of a down $$$ ! Simple!
 
JoCo said:
if u receive $$, large portion withheld until all games inc bowl games are required, injuries must be confirmed as significant by Team Doc and reconcinfirmed by independent sports Med Doctor! Shud be in all contracts in NCAA!! Big pay day need to big boy! I am former player andvbI think fair is fair" 2 way street" forget bonus make it a "penalty with a loss of a down $$$ ! Simple!
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Will we actually know who will be playing for UConn in this game, or will it just be a surprise on the 27th?

I would guess we won’t find out much until the media days the week of the bowl. But it would be nice to at least know who the quarterback will be.
 
ShakyTheMohel said:
Will we actually know who will be playing for UConn in this game, or will it just be a surprise on the 27th?

I would guess we won’t find out much until the media days the week of the bowl. But it would be nice to at least know who the quarterback will be.
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I agree. As a ticket holder, I will be really disappointed if there is no official word on who is playing. I think the fans at least deserve that.
 
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Husky92 said:
I agree. As a ticket holder, I will be really disappointed if there is no official word on who is playing. I think the fans at least deserve that.
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Why?
 
Husky92 said:
I agree. As a ticket holder, I will be really disappointed if there is no official word on who is playing. I think the fans at least deserve that.
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Quote from Hoosiers:

"I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights for the next 4 months, to represent you, this high school. That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect. This is your team".

Whom ever takes field for us at the bowl deserves our support because they are our team.
 
Halloween said:
Quote from Hoosiers:

"I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights for the next 4 months, to represent you, this high school. That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect. This is your team".

Whom ever takes field for us at the bowl deserves our support because they are our team.
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87Xfer said:
Why?
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Yeah, Hoosiers is a great movie.
I guess I just don’t like mystery. I spend all season following players; their stories, their successes and failures. I’d like to go to the game having some idea who’s playing and who isn’t so I can follow their stories better. It helps me enjoy the game. Also, I’d like to have some idea of what to expect. Right now, I have no idea who’s playing and who isn’t and whether we have a chance to win or if we’ll look like Boise State last night.
 
Halloween said:
Quote from Hoosiers:

"I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights for the next 4 months, to represent you, this high school. That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect. This is your team".

Whom ever takes field for us at the bowl deserves our support because they are our team.
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It’s ironic you’re using this quote since it mentions 4 months. Most fans were hoping that players would play for the full four months/season.
 
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JohnFSilver said:
This sucks.

Totally different team in the bowl game. Hard to get on players about playing when you can't even get coaches to stay. Probably should have turned the bowl down (only half joking).
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We're still building our brand in terms of being a reliable bowl team with a fan base that travels well. I'm not sure that the team that canceled the 2020 season can afford to turn down a bowl game.
 
No one is going to think the program is less healthy or strong because of Wasabi Bowl. It may showcase some future stars, next years quarterback, any number of positives. The outcome is irrelevant, it's not what we do, its what we do with it. Candle comes out swinging after Christmas.
 
Can I assume that not one player at army is going to opt out of playing
 
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AllHusky said:
No one is going to think the program is less healthy or strong because of Wasabi Bowl. It may showcase some future stars, next years quarterback, any number of positives. The outcome is irrelevant, it's not what we do, its what we do with it. Candle comes out swinging after Christmas.
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Would still like to win this game though. This mentality of who cares about this game is a very poor reflection on society and on gaining lifelong values.

I just can't support the message that voluntarily being inactive is the right thing to do. I don't think the outcome is end all be all but this non chalant mentality to this bowl game just bothers me.
 
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temery said:
Can I assume that not one player at army is going to opt out of playing
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Good question, and I'm not sure that they are able to do so? The military academies are just different, and although there may be a few players that have professional aspirations, there would probably be some unseen repercussions if they said no thanks to a bowl game. Then again, if a player refuses, they may just chalk it up to an "injury" and handle things internally. Many many years ago, my husband was involved in something at USNA. Totally legit, and yet they made his last year hell. He should have flunked out but they wouldn't let him, as they could not ever admit that they were wrong. That's a beer and wings story.
 
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Blades said:
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Before people get excited (too late) that St. Nick will be coming down the chimney to lead the way for us, the chatter right now is that he likely won't play in the bowl. So like the great wise monkey said:
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BRS24 said:
Good question, and I'm not sure that they are able to do so? The military academies are just different, and although there may be a few players that have professional aspirations, there would probably be some unseen repercussions if they said no thanks to a bowl game. Then again, if a player refuses, they may just chalk it up to an "injury" and handle things internally. Many many years ago, my husband was involved in something at USNA. Totally legit, and yet they made his last year hell. He should have flunked out but they wouldn't let him, as they could not ever admit that they were wrong. That's a beer and wings story.
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They could opt out, but I can't see any senior doing it.

Juniors and below could opt out, but wouldn't be welcome back to the team in the spring. Juniors have incurred a post-graduation commitment, and it's hard to picture a junior who has been in the football program for three years opting to not play football as a senior.

Sophomores and freshmen could opt out to enter the portal, but we don't have any major contributors from those two classes.
 
KryHavok said:
Before people get excited (too late) that St. Nick will be coming down the chimney to lead the way for us, the chatter right now is that he likely won't play in the bowl. So like the great wise monkey said:
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Care to shed some light, then?

Joe’s apparently out…
You’re saying all indications are Nick is out…
McDonald had a cast on his throwing hand most of the season..
Farrar entered the portal (if I recall correctly)…

That leaves…Tyler Smith from Fairfield Prep??
 
KryHavok said:
Before people get excited (too late) that St. Nick will be coming down the chimney to lead the way for us, the chatter right now is that he likely won't play in the bowl. So like the great wise monkey said:
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Source? This would be disappointing, if true.
 
BRS24 said:
Good question, and I'm not sure that they are able to do so? The military academies are just different, and although there may be a few players that have professional aspirations, there would probably be some unseen repercussions if they said no thanks to a bowl game. Then again, if a player refuses, they may just chalk it up to an "injury" and handle things internally. Many many years ago, my husband was involved in something at USNA. Totally legit, and yet they made his last year hell. He should have flunked out but they wouldn't let him, as they could not ever admit that they were wrong. That's a beer and wings story.
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I don't think it is a question off can they but will they They believe in the team mentality and commitment to team members and fellow cadets. Even though on Saturday while on the field Army and Navy both wanted beat the other team they have the utmost respect for each other and even though they are at different academies they realize they have the same work ethic and commitment to serve after graduation.

You can feel the respect shown for each other by the way they line up for the opponents alma mater song after the game win or lose.

Whether Uconn wins or loses (and am hoping for a Uconn win) the Fenway Bowl I hope the teams show Army the respect they deserve and stay on the field for the Army alma mater song.

ALL fans going to the game should stay until the Army alma mater is sung to support these players and cadets and their commitment to serve after graduation.
 
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Husky92 said:
Care to shed some light, then?

Joe’s apparently out…
You’re saying all indications are Nick is out…
McDonald had a cast on his throwing hand most of the season..
Farrar entered the portal (if I recall correctly)…

That leaves…Tyler Smith from Fairfield Prep??
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I didn’t see that Farrar indicated that he was going to entered the portal. My guess he will start in the bowl game for us.
 
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