UConn v UMass 2023

[Drew]

What’s the deal with this? Game is in 7 months and we don’t have a location set yet. Is this actually going to be a neutral site game? Anyone have insight into this?

 

[Exit 4]

What’s the deal with this? Game is in 7 months and we don’t have a location set yet. Is this actually going to be a neutral site game? Anyone have insight into this?

Probably waiting for the froth on the tv rights bidding to cool on this one.

 

[Woof 101]

Many on this forum that want a stadium on campus consider our present Dog House a neutral site.

 

[manbyrd]

I threw out the big E fairgrounds, they’ll have to rent some bleachers and start planting grass if they want it ready in 7 months

 

[Waquoit]

I threw out the big E fairgrounds, they’ll have to rent some bleachers and start planting grass if they want it ready in 7 months

Dillon Trinity Health Stadium can do football.

 

[uconnric]

Dillon Trinity Health Stadium can do football.

Remember seeing the Charter Oaks and Knights there many moons ago.

 

[uconndogs]

Well, I don't know what the issue is with the venue, but UCONN needs to own Umass......and one of the initial steps to establishing a strong football program will be regional dominance and yes, that includes our friends in Chestnut Hill. BC athletics is reeling UCONN is in a position to catch and surpass BC football even with the unlevel playing field from conference alignment.

 

[cullaville]

What’s the deal with this? Game is in 7 months and we don’t have a location set yet. Is this actually going to be a neutral site game? Anyone have insight into this?

My guess is they are trying to work something out with Fenway Park

 

[huskymedic]

Background thread: Future UMass Schedule Dates (2023 thru 2027)

 

[HCCForever]

Remember seeing the Charter Oaks and Knights there many moons ago.

Marv Hubbard was one of my favorites.

 

[KennyD]

two of my football coaches at Weaver High School played for them: Ernie Colquette & Phil Kearney - two very tough guys

 

[geordi]

Remember seeing the Charter Oaks and Knights there many moons ago.

Marv Hubbard was one of my favorites.

Always loved Wes Bean. In the days before soccer style kickers, he could bomb 50-52 yard FGs.

 

[Bonamassa]

Marv Pettaway, Cecil Bowens, Tom Sherman

 

[uconnric]

Chuck Munford, Bobby Gaiters, Mel Meeks, Nick DeFelice, Fran Mallick, Bob Shemeth, Tommy Krzemienski ...

 

[Blades]

Remember seeing the Charter Oaks and Knights there many moons ago.

Thread went a little sideways, but I'll play.... The Knights vs. The King ( Corcoran ).....

 

[HCCForever]

two of my football coaches at Weaver High School played for them: Ernie Colquette & Phil Kearney - two very tough guys

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Looks like Johnny Unitas. Players from that era were tough. I love the story of Unitas breaking his nose and grabbing a bunch of mud to stop the bleeding. One of his lineman almost vomited watching this.

 

[Bubba1957]

Bob Pierce. A big 224lb back who returned kicks also. Long time educator and coach at Plainville high and a stand up man if there ever was one.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Hartford Knights and the Charter Oaks great football teams. My partners 64 Galaxy500 had a styrofoam football with I believe Hartford Knights that was on the radio antenna.

I think Bill Savitt owned them, if I read correctly.

 

[uconnric]

Hartford Knights and the Charter Oaks great football teams. My partners 64 Galaxy500 had a styrofoam football with I believe Hartford Knights that was on the radio antenna.

I think Bill Savitt owned them, if I read correctly.

Knights were owned by Pete Savin

 

[Bonamassa]

If I remember correctly, the Hartford Knights had an undefeated championship season the same year the Miami Dolphins had theirs.

 

[History Geek]

Before they were in Hartford, they were in Ansonia. My dad played for them.

 

[Blades]

If I remember correctly, the Hartford Knights had an undefeated championship season the same year the Miami Dolphins had theirs.

This looks like their best season...

1968 Hartford Knights (ACFL) Scores, Roster, Stats, Coaches

The most complete, reliable and accurate reference source for the 1968 Hartford Knights (ACFL) football team.

www.profootballarchives.com

 

[Waquoit]

I went to a game when the Knights played The King and Pottstown but not that Final. My main memory is my father moaning about the cost of parking.

 

[Bonamassa]

This looks like their best season...

1968 Hartford Knights (ACFL) Scores, Roster, Stats, Coaches

The most complete, reliable and accurate reference source for the 1968 Hartford Knights (ACFL) football team.

www.profootballarchives.com

Confirmed: The Hartford Knights went undefeated in 1972.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Background thread: Future UMass Schedule Dates (2023 thru 2027)

Friday afternoon news dump I guess?