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UConn-USF Rescheduled to Nov 4 >> ECU moved to Sept 24 @ Noon

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I wonder if this means no TV for the ECU game. Can't imagine too many networks want to put on a UConn-ECU football game versus the NFL on Sunday.
 
UConnSportsGuy said:
I never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but : "I feel bad for UMass".

This sucks for UMass and their players. They lose a game in the middle of the season with no opportunity to find a replacement game. That sucks for their players. But better them than us I guess. ;)
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Maybe they'll get to play Wichita State in Bball or something. Not that that's any comfort to the FB players.
 
Waquoit said:
Knocks me out that this is actually a thing for some considering the circumstances.
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Ironically, youth football for a good portion of the state moved to Sundays a few years ago, somewhat hopefully to accommodate UConn Saturdays (maybe not really, but i can be blissfully ignorant on that).

So, a move to Sunday, combined with other circumstances, probably knocks me out.
 
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Exit 4 said:
Fascinating that the league really was willing to do all this jumping around...and it not also result in the UCF-Memphis having a new date as well.

And what happens to UMass? Ditched twice w/o rescheduling? I know, not our problem, but still - interesting.
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I should bookmark posts like this for when anyone asks why going independent in football is a bad thing, for scheduling.
 
Drew said:
Wait is the AAC still on life support? Asking for a friend
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LOL - Chief's mission acccomplished! The league office needed to be nudged from the UConn side to start the process.

UMass is looking for a league - their concessions may have earned them votes.
 
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Chief00 said:
UMass is looking for a league - their concessions may have earned them votes.
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The only path for UMass to the AAC is to take our seat. There will never be a time when both UMass and UConn are here together. Until then, they can enjoy the fruits of being the #1 substitute/stand by "partner" for scheduling purposes!
 
Husky25 said:
Don't know yet if it knocks me out, but this is a tremendous job by Athletic Director Dave. I may have missed it, but do we have a time yet?
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12pm
 
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gwhuskyfan said:
ESPN usually airs like pro bowling or something against NFL Sundays. Maybe this will actually help exposure?
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But at noon, it is going up against the NFL pregame shows (which is a big slot for ESPN and other sports networks). If they were actually interested, maybe we could move the game to 1pm after the pregame shows. But I am guessing that will not happen since they already announced the noon start time.
 
And I guess this makes the USF game Senior Night since it is our last home game of the year now?
 
pepband99 said:
Ironically, youth football for a good portion of the state moved to Sundays a few years ago, somewhat hopefully to accommodate UConn Saturdays (maybe not really, but i can be blissfully ignorant on that).

So, a move to Sunday, combined with other circumstances, probably knocks me out.
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I don't understand why we don't play youth football on Friday like the rest of the country.
 
This is way better for us, too. Colder weather game, more time to prepare and get better before the toughest game on our schedule.

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UConnSportsGuy said:
But at noon, it is going up against the NFL pregame shows (which is a big slot for ESPN and other sports networks). If they were actually interested, maybe we could move the game to 1pm after the pregame shows. But I am guessing that will not happen since they already announced the noon start time.
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I would be shocked out of my head if this game is televised on the The Mothership or the Deuce. Most likely ESPNNews, ESPNU, or CBSSN. I can't see a path where it has a snowball's chance in Hades to knock an NFL pregame off any of the big networks. None. Zero. Zip. Nyet.
 
Irish Loop said:
This is way better for us, too. Colder weather game, more time to prepare and get better before the toughest game on our schedule.

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While I agree, the one possible challenge will be the USF game will be coming off of the game against Mizzou. Luckily, they are somewhat of an SEC-lite team (if there is such a thing). But hope we don't come into the USF game somewhat beat up.
 
Husky25 said:
I can't see a path where it has a snowball's chance in Hades to knock an NFL pregame off any of the big networks. None. Zero. Zip. Nyet.
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There is a better chance of a new ESPN talk show co-hosted by Jemele Hill and Curt Schilling during that time slot than there is of UConn-ECU replacing an NFL pregame show.:D
 
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