UConn officially in Fenway Bowl v UNC

[RioDog]

"Roll Skies", never heard that before but I'm now going to use it hard...

Agreed, though I think the apostrophe needs to be added or else it just looks like

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Roll 'Skies!

 

[Waquoit]

Not sure how losing two key O players on our side to the portal affects our chances. I hate this instability for all teams. It’s just not right. Wait to after bowl season at least.

I deal with it by being Mr. Positive. Overall, Jim's doing a great job keeping the team together. I think they will be ready for a top effort mentally and physically.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I could be wrong but I think we can use Robinson (transferred here from Charlotte, had a great year which got him a spot on an SEC school) as a selling point to land other talented kids who want to show they belong at a much higher level than (for example) CUSA.

If we bring in two kids a year who knock it out of the park for a season here, then move on, I wouldn't be all that upset.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Bonamassa]

A win might enhance our chances of getting into the Big12/ACC.

 

[gsmooth]

Can’t help but think we were one year too late. Would we be in the Big 12 if we went 8-4 last year and filling up Fenway Park? Along with basketball back-to-back?

Keep in mind, it's not like the next conference expansion phase is at some predetermined year or date in the future. If UConn wins the Fenway Bowl with a good raucous crowd that optically makes for good TV viewing, the Big 12 can extend an invite this summer. Do I expect it? No. But it would not surprise me all that much if that did happen.

 

[Jetskies]

unc fans can pout all they want, but 2 things I believe are true:


1) no result is worse than losing to a team you claim to be fundamentally "beneath us". If we do win, they will surely do the mental gymnastics to justify and prove that it doesn't matter and was an exhibition with scrubs. I hope the jury of public sports opinion grills them mercilessly if we win, for the attitude they are exhibiting toward us.
2) at least they are not an 11-2 Army playing a 5-win LA Tech in a bowl. There are worse lots being cast for other teams in this bowl season. I can't see anyone on either side caring for that game.
so, UNC - show up for your team, please.

 

[gsmooth]

I could be wrong but I think we can use Robinson (transferred here from Charlotte, had a great year which got him a spot on an SEC school) as a selling point to land other talented kids who want to show they belong at a much higher level than (for example) CUSA.

If we bring in two kids a year who knock it out of the park for a season here, then move on, I wouldn't be all that upset.

It absolutely is a great selling point to future transfer portal players. Even a branding of "Stepping Stone U" is not a bad thing at all as long as the players using UConn Football as a stepping stone for a bigger time school in the SEC have their personal success aid in the team's success instead of putting up empty stats on a team with a losing record.

Mora and his staff can say to a potential transfer, "I know you have visions of playing in the SEC/Big 10. Let me tell you, we are on TV and are big brand university so if you play well here, those schools will notice. We have a good track record for this. Already Durrell Robinson, Justin Joly (I know ACC), and others have succeeded here. We will give you every chance to succeed if you put in the work here."

 

[JohnFSilver]

A win might enhance our chances of getting into the Big12/ACC.

It will not.

 

[Jimdish255]

Mora and his staff can say to a potential transfer, "I know you have visions of playing in the SEC/Big 10. Let me tell you, we are on TV and are big brand university so if you play well here, those schools will notice. We have a good track record for this. Already Durrell Robinson, Justin Joly (I know ACC), and others have succeeded here. We will give you every chance to succeed if you put in the work here."

Ugh.

I think that's inplicit in today's environment. You sell your program and your culture and your school. If you do well it opens doors. Leave it at that.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

It will not.

I would agree with John most times but given how bad our football team was previously, it may help change the image

 

[jostar1]

 

[RSTuthill]

Speaking of Army, there is one team that will be playing with their full complement. Even if they could opt out, not a single one would let their teammates down.

 

[CashewCrew]

Am I the only one bothered by referring to us as a "Group of 5" school? The G5 refers to 5 conferences: AAC, CUSA, MAC MWC & the Sun Belt - UConn is not in one of these conferences - just call us an independent.

 

[KryHavok]

Speaking of Army, there is one team that will be playing with their full complement. Even if they could opt out, not a single one would let their teammates down.

Weeell, not really...
Army Football Star Hits Portal After Exploiting Service Academy Transfer Rule

 

[KryHavok]

Am I the only one bothered by referring to us as a "Group of 5" school? The G5 refers to 5 conferences: AAC, CUSA, MAC MWC & the Sun Belt - UConn is not in one of these conferences - just call us an independent.

It's what we are though. Our last conference was G5, and though we may be independent we are not like ND whose independence is treated more like P4 whereas we and UMass are solidly G5 level. Eventually that G5 should be amended to G6 to include the faux PAC. Unless we get a P4 invite, we will by default be lumped with the other G5s.

 

[temery]

Speaking of Army, there is one team that will be playing with their full complement. Even if they could opt out, not a single one would let their teammates down.

Give me a break. If then I owe money in a better opportunity came along they'd be gone in a heartbeat if they were allowed to.

 

[Waquoit]

Am I the only one bothered by referring to us as a "Group of 5" school? The G5 refers to 5 conferences: AAC, CUSA, MAC MWC & the Sun Belt - UConn is not in one of these conferences - just call us an independent.

I think you might be. The G5 refers to any team not in the P5 P4.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[gioff2323]

With all the talk centered around portal, NIL, recruiting and even PE interest, here’s hoping the team has used the time well, is readying for the game, and most of all enjoying the fruits (technically a vegetable for this game) of their labor. This was a fun team to watch.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CL82]

It will not.

Because our chances are already so good that there is no way to enhance them?

 

[Jimdish255]

Weather will be a factor tomorrow. We'll see if the QB's for either team can put the ball in the air under cool and windy conditions. Tar Heels aren't gonna like it.