Shoot, I was liking UConn when they were crappy. Now they'll get some swagger back and their posters will act like they're Wichita great or something. Lol

(03-22-2018 10:39 AM)cotton1991 Wrote:  Shoot, I was liking UConn when they were crappy. Now they'll get some swagger back and their posters will act like they're Wichita great or something. Lol

Don't be ridiculous. We have never been nor will ever be Wichita great.

The Rhode Island board is fun right now.

The A10 to AAC comparisons are fun. Yes both got 3 teams in. Difference? AAC got 3 AT LARGE quality teams with a 2, 4 and 6 seed. They got a 7, and 11 play in and a 12 non-at-large bid stealer. Very comparable ...

Also apparently UCONN hasn't been anything since 2004 ....

(03-22-2018 10:40 AM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:39 AM)cotton1991 Wrote:  Shoot, I was liking UConn when they were crappy. Now they'll get some swagger back and their posters will act like they're Wichita great or something. Lol

Don't be ridiculous. We have never been nor will ever be Wichita great.

Well Glad that's settled ...

(03-22-2018 10:28 AM)OUGwave Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:02 AM)Doglando Wrote:  This should definitely be an eye-opener for VCU. the aac has been a marginal upgrade over the a10 the past few seasons, not enough to get excited about. But it's pretty clear the directions these two conferences are heading. VCU needs to jump while they can and they are a perfect addition here

I’m no longer really interested in VCU. And they’re a better fit for the A-10. WSU made a lot of sense, but I’m not sure VCU does. We are at 12 in all sports now. It makes sense. I’m not sure VCU gets us any additional money.

Adding another consistent tournament team would be great for the conference. They have a huge fanbase- sell out every game. I was at the weekend sessions of the aac tounament, I know how much our conference is lacking there.

Massive endowment, large enrollment, perfect geographically. natural rival with ecu.

what is not to love?

They recruit well in the a10, would be great to see what they could do in a bigger conference. Added another couple regular season games on CBS

(03-22-2018 10:40 AM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:39 AM)cotton1991 Wrote:  Shoot, I was liking UConn when they were crappy. Now they'll get some swagger back and their posters will act like they're Wichita great or something. Lol

Don't be ridiculous. We have never been nor will ever be Wichita great.

LOL. You took the words right out of my mouth.

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Whoever takes the Pittsburgh job will have another hurdle to climb. Source told ESPN Pittsburgh has just two officials visits left until Aug. 1. Kevin Stallings and his staff used 19 their first year to sign 11 guys, 3 last year to sign 2 guys. Rules are you get 24 over 2 years.

hype

UConn nation rn

(03-22-2018 10:47 AM)Pony94 Wrote:  @GoodmanESPN
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Whoever takes the Pittsburgh job will have another hurdle to climb. Source told ESPN Pittsburgh has just two officials visits left until Aug. 1. Kevin Stallings and his staff used 19 their first year to sign 11 guys, 3 last year to sign 2 guys. Rules are you get 24 over 2 years.

Ouch ... that's rough lol. Will they have enough players for a team?

(03-22-2018 10:42 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  The Rhode Island board is fun right now.

The A10 to AAC comparisons are fun. Yes both got 3 teams in. Difference? AAC got 3 AT LARGE quality teams with a 2, 4 and 6 seed. They got a 7, and 11 play in and a 12 non-at-large bid stealer. Very comparable ...

Also apparently UCONN hasn't been anything since 2004 ....

I don't blame them. URI to UCONN is a "lateral move."

ESPN Article:
"URI's offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for seven years beginning in July 2019 with a commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility to be completed within the next two years, along with staff salary increases and the ability to charter for all away games."

If that's true. You sold out hardcore for a school (UConn) that's not better than URI...not in location, not in basketball passion, not in support of a program, not in any way...except 1.1 million I guess...which if you're already going to make $2 million...honestly, the additional money at that point just isn't that meaningful/impactful. Wow...just a new low.

from the URI board...
I can come up with a solid amount of reason why UConn is better then uri

(03-22-2018 10:53 AM)Huskypride Wrote:  ESPN Article:
"URI's offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for seven years beginning in July 2019 with a commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility to be completed within the next two years, along with staff salary increases and the ability to charter for all away games."

If that's true. You sold out hardcore for a school (UConn) that's not better than URI...not in location, not in basketball passion, not in support of a program, not in any way...except 1.1 million I guess...which if you're already going to make $2 million...honestly, the additional money at that point just isn't that meaningful/impactful. Wow...just a new low.

from the URI board...

I too also like to turn down 50% increases in pay....



Also:
" UConn was the one job floated that made zero sense and he is going to a team that would be a huge rival if they weren’t dicks afraid to play us. Also the program that killed New England colleg basketball scene by avoiding traditional local rivals. So yeah, F UConn. Enjoy playing Tulane, South Florida, East Carolina and a bunch of conference USA teams in freakin Texas. What a power basketball league! "

I guess Playing Fordham, Duquesne, La Salle is sooooo much better ....

(03-22-2018 10:53 AM)Huskypride Wrote:  ESPN Article:
"URI's offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for seven years beginning in July 2019 with a commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility to be completed within the next two years, along with staff salary increases and the ability to charter for all away games."

If that's true. You sold out hardcore for a school (UConn) that's not better than URI...not in location, not in basketball passion, not in support of a program, not in any way...except 1.1 million I guess...which if you're already going to make $2 million...honestly, the additional money at that point just isn't that meaningful/impactful. Wow...just a new low.

from the URI board...
I can come up with a solid amount of reason why UConn is better then uri

UConn has won multiple national titles. Rhode Island is, well, a pedestrian program in a pedestrian conference.

A program like Rhode Island is a dime a dozen.

(03-22-2018 10:49 AM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:42 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  The Rhode Island board is fun right now.

The A10 to AAC comparisons are fun. Yes both got 3 teams in. Difference? AAC got 3 AT LARGE quality teams with a 2, 4 and 6 seed. They got a 7, and 11 play in and a 12 non-at-large bid stealer. Very comparable ...

Also apparently UCONN hasn't been anything since 2004 ....

I don't blame them. URI to UCONN is a "lateral move."

I took a look at their board too. Surprised to learn that in New England, Rhode Island and UConn are considered equals.

(03-22-2018 10:55 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:53 AM)Huskypride Wrote:  ESPN Article:
"URI's offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for seven years beginning in July 2019 with a commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility to be completed within the next two years, along with staff salary increases and the ability to charter for all away games."

If that's true. You sold out hardcore for a school (UConn) that's not better than URI...not in location, not in basketball passion, not in support of a program, not in any way...except 1.1 million I guess...which if you're already going to make $2 million...honestly, the additional money at that point just isn't that meaningful/impactful. Wow...just a new low.

from the URI board...

I too also like to turn down 50% increases in pay....



Also:
" UConn was the one job floated that made zero sense and he is going to a team that would be a huge rival if they weren’t dicks afraid to play us. Also the program that killed New England colleg basketball scene by avoiding traditional local rivals. So yeah, F UConn. Enjoy playing Tulane, South Florida, East Carolina and a bunch of conference USA teams in freakin Texas. What a power basketball league! "

I guess Playing Fordham, Duquesne, La Salle is sooooo much better ....

I notice how when he says "enjoy playing" he only listed the bottom half of the conference while conveniently leaving out all of the schools that are tournament caliber opponents.

(03-22-2018 11:20 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:55 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 10:53 AM)Huskypride Wrote:  ESPN Article:
"URI's offer, per sources, was $2 million per year for seven years beginning in July 2019 with a commitment to build a basketball-only practice facility to be completed within the next two years, along with staff salary increases and the ability to charter for all away games."

If that's true. You sold out hardcore for a school (UConn) that's not better than URI...not in location, not in basketball passion, not in support of a program, not in any way...except 1.1 million I guess...which if you're already going to make $2 million...honestly, the additional money at that point just isn't that meaningful/impactful. Wow...just a new low.

from the URI board...

I too also like to turn down 50% increases in pay....



Also:
" UConn was the one job floated that made zero sense and he is going to a team that would be a huge rival if they weren’t dicks afraid to play us. Also the program that killed New England colleg basketball scene by avoiding traditional local rivals. So yeah, F UConn. Enjoy playing Tulane, South Florida, East Carolina and a bunch of conference USA teams in freakin Texas. What a power basketball league! "

I guess Playing Fordham, Duquesne, La Salle is sooooo much better ....

I notice how when he says "enjoy playing" he only listed the bottom half of the conference while conveniently leaving out all of the schools that are tournament caliber opponents.

The A10 is a Laundry list of teams who made a run then fell off to obscurity.

Congrats uconn fans, great hire.

Great hire, congrats guys. Things are looking up.

(03-22-2018 08:22 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  Also fun to point out, you just won a coach battle with an ACC school who was offering more money than you.... that's not a small deal.

While technically this may be true, lets face it... we're talking about Pitt here.

(03-22-2018 11:29 AM)Def Berkkat Wrote:  

(03-22-2018 08:22 AM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  Also fun to point out, you just won a coach battle with an ACC school who was offering more money than you.... that's not a small deal.

While technically this may be true, lets face it... we're talking about Pitt here.

Agreed .. just saying .. The general thought in the media is that ACC + Higher pay would mean it's a better job ... that's obviously not true.