NC State Post Game Thread

[Valleyfan]

OMG! Just OMG

 

[rjuconn]

I have tickets to the Final Four in Minneapolis. Can’t wait to see Paige and the Huskies there this weekend! Bringing my two teenage girls!

 

[warbler1055]

We came up from dinner on our cruise at 9:30
I went to the board in trepidation to find the outcome
Zip...
They're still playing???

2 OT. Hope you will see the whole game with a stiff drink. You will need it. You will enjoy and not regret it!!!

 

[bkart1978]

I can’t manage my own stress watching close games. These are my strategies in the order they are applied (Watching on iPad). More stress=more of the list.

• Watch game but turn sound off
• Watch the periphery of the game (no sound) but use random apps on my phone held in front of the screen. Quick glances to scoreboard.
• Dim screen, with above strategy.
• Reduce game to picture-in-picture and find distracting app on iPad.
• Close game and find distracting app on iPad.
• Close iPad and crochet or cook or something non-UConn related.
• Open ESPN app to check on score when I’m sure the game is over. (2OT??? Are you kidding me?)
• Leave the room iPad is in. Pretend to wash dirty dishes.
• Check ESPN again. Sign in relief.

Anyone else have other strategies to add to my list?

When the Phillies won the World Series, I paused the 9th inning and went and took a hot shower and tried not to think about the game. I never watch the end live because I don't want to see the kids crying; I record it and watch after I check ESPN to see if it's safe.

 

[hussybulldog]

Geno will ask the team to practice FT the whole week !

 

[LwrcasefaN]

The women's game just grew a little more. Both programs...take a bow!

 

[ochoopsfan]

 

[GG]

Wow, what a game and what effort. They did not play scarred. Proud of this team.

 

[stormsurge]

just a note

UConn Women's won their very first NC in 1995.....in Minneapolis

 

[Bigboote]

I had to pace in the other room and just peek at the TV every few laps during the 2nd OT. I don't know how I survived the 2004 ALCS. I was literally on the verge of tears when the 1st OT ended. Amazing game!

My wife couldn't watch after the first 5 minutes. I dunno if I'll be able to sleep tonight.

 

[mhshuskies]

Monica McNutt is so bitter right now.

I enjoy this. So much.

Yeah, she was trying to get the “unfair to play in Bridgeport” discussion going in the studio, but the other two weren’t buying in.

 

[Topdawg]

Wow wow wow wow wow!…and add a bow wow for the huskies!

 

[GoChips20]

That last call on Edwards was a phantom.

It was, I agree, but ONO should also have been whistled for her fifth on the Kayla Jones layup that could have potentially tied the game. In general I’m not a fan of makeup calls - the play should be called consistently and correctly whenever and wherever possible - but I did view that one as a makeup of sorts. I believe they came in relatively quick succession, but maybe I’m wrong.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[bantamlaker]

I can’t manage my own stress watching close games. These are my strategies in the order they are applied (Watching on iPad). More stress=more of the list.

Anyone else have other strategies to add to my list?

Ice cream
tranquilizers
booze

 

[Bigboote]

just a note

UConn Women's won their very first NC in 1995.....in Minneapolis

As Paige said, win or go home -- We won and I am going home.

 

[Zarathustra]

Hearing Dorka, on the floor, crying, made me cry. I expected this game to be close but wow. I want them to go all the way, of course, but don't need any more from this great group of players--this was so inspirational. So much heart in these young women, so much strength.

My heart went out to DORKA , what a soulful, primal cry... Go for
it , Big Girl..... Your family loves you!! Z

 

[GoChips20]

Just feels so good to finally have an OT game go in our favor in the tourney.

Maybe 2OT is the secret sauce?

 

[faithfulfan]

I recorded and started watching at like 9:30 but I kept fast forwarding through it because I couldn't bear to watch. Then I just skipped to the end, only to find... the game was still going on (end of first OT). And I couldn't fast forward anymore!

I just had to apologize to my boyfriend; he came downstairs for a snack with 30 seconds left in 2OT and I was like "No, you are bad luck, go upstairs now" and then he said okay just let me get my snack, and NC state scored and I was like "look what you did!" But he was upstairs when they won so I'm pretty sure I was spot on about the luck factor.

Would you make sure he stays away next weekend?~))

 

[LarryLegend]

Wow, what a game and what effort. They did not play scarred. Proud of this team.

or scared

 

[stormsurge]

there aren't many athletes i've seen take over a championship level game and will their team to victory

mj, magic, bird, havlichek, and a few more

add paige to the list

true greatness

 

[Zarathustra]

Ice cream
tranquilizers
booze

I'm heading for the ice cream freezer right now.... pick your flavor ... they
will all taste fine.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Maybe 2OT is the secret sauce?

ONCE is ENOUGH.

 

[my2cents]

I recorded and started watching at like 9:30 but I kept fast forwarding through it because I couldn't bear to watch. Then I just skipped to the end, only to find... the game was still going on (end of first OT). And I couldn't fast forward anymore!

I just had to apologize to my boyfriend; he came downstairs for a snack with 30 seconds left in 2OT and I was like "No, you are bad luck, go upstairs now" and then he said okay just let me get my snack, and NC state scored and I was like "look what you did!" But he was upstairs when they won so I'm pretty sure I was spot on about the luck factor.

I was wondering what cause our bad mojo there, glad you kicked him back upstairs.

 

[Rb335]

Monica McNutt is so bitter right now.

I enjoy this. So much.

They literally showed what I can only assume is her jumping up and down out of excitement at NC St hitting that 3 to tie. Makes me even happier knowing we still won.