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

[UConnSportsGuy]

And I guess this makes the USF game Senior Night since it is our last home game of the year now?

 

[Excalibur]

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.

I don't understand why we don't play youth football on Friday like the rest of the country.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

This is way better for us, too. Colder weather game, more time to prepare and get better before the toughest game on our schedule.

 

[Husky25]

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.

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.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

This is way better for us, too. Colder weather game, more time to prepare and get better before the toughest game on our schedule.

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.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

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.

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.

 

[Jimdish255]

The only thing that sucks for us is no bye week and a short week after ECU before traveling to SMU. Bye week in week 2 is not ideal but we were out of options. On the plus side Diaco is still not the coach.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Benedict is the friggin man.

 

[Husky25]

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 replacing an NFL pregame show.

No THAT, I would watch.

 

[31GuardTrap]

Gonna be a lot of sick days on Monday the 25th.

Great way for me and the wife to kickstart a vacay!
Heading to Texas that Tuesday and we both have Monday off so this is awesome.

 

[Confident Carl]

Looks like AD Dave is the rockstar we were looking for. Well done!

Deal maker/Closer!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

This is way better for us, too. Colder weather game, more time to prepare and get better before the toughest game on our schedule.

Flood? Cmon man

 

[Chief00]

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!

Ideally, we get picked by a P5 and they replace us. But, don't fool yourself, UMass had an interest in being so flexible - they are now next in line for AAC.

 

[Chief00]

That was the challenge Chief put out there on social media!

 

[Jerry1714]

On the other hand, do you think ESPN/2/U/CBSSN have anything better to put on than live college football?

At noon much more people would watch NFL preview/fantasy shows than UConn/ECU.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

That was the challenge Chief put out there on social media!

Yup... it was all you. God - what would UConn do without you.

 

[John]

I don't understand why we don't play youth football on Friday like the rest of the country.

We do in some cases.

 

[DefCONNOne]

At noon much more people would watch NFL preview/fantasy shows than UConn/ECU.

I can't stand all those preview shows, fantasy or reality. I'll be watching people play sports, not talk about sports. But maybe that's just me.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

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.

I think you just won the Internet for the day!

We will be lucky to get on ESPNU or CBSSN, but who cares. Great job by all involved getting this done.

 

[Chief00]

Yup... it was all you. God - what would UConn do without you.

Nah - Benedict gets all the credit on this one. I was the one that posted the Benedict Rock Star thread which others tried to take down. How do you translate all that into me trying to take the credit?

I just supplied some ammo for AAC Office

 

[blue93]

At noon much more people would watch NFL preview/fantasy shows than UConn/ECU.

You're right, I forgot it was a noon game. I think the point still stands for ESPNU/ESPNNews/CBSSN though.

 

[Chief00]

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.

No, the networks like the raising from the hurricane narrative - it will get coverage

 

[Wordbomar]

That was the challenge Chief put out there on social media!

Jeff Jacobs reads the boneyard?