UConn respect appears to be very high

[dogpause]

I've talked to many people who are fans of other schools, including Blue Bloods, and respect for our program seems to be quite high. They recognize, as Liam pointed out, that we've "made it work" using a variety of ingredients, but few 5-Star recruits. They respect this, and agree with us that Hurley ranks at the top of his profession, even though they may not like him personally.

Is there hatred for UConn? Maybe, but mostly it's respect, a bit of envy, and maybe a little concern that our program could be on the way to being a juggernaut.

 

[Palatine]

I was in Atlanta last week. My UConn hat got a few comments. One guy said "I always want UConn to lose." My reply? "You're going to have wait for for a while."

 

[willie99]

UConn gear getting the same attention Patriots wear used to get

Great icebreaker, always draws some remark, an intriguing respect mixed with a splash of hatred

It's all good

Going to the Outer Banks of NC soon, looking forward to basking in the sun among some pretty passionate college basketball fans.

 

[TheHorde]

UConn gear getting the same attention Patriots wear used to get

Great icebreaker, always draws some remark, an intriguing respect mixed with a splash of hatred

It's all good

Going to the Outer Banks of NC soon, looking forward to basking in the sun among some pretty passionate college basketball fans.

I’ve had Duke fans make comments about Clingan or Spencer being jerks to opposing players or saying they taunt. I always respond you loved Laettner back to the older ones. Holy Pot Meet Kettle.

 

[Jaydumo20]

UConn gear getting the same attention Patriots wear used to get

Great icebreaker, always draws some remark, an intriguing respect mixed with a splash of hatred

It's all good

Going to the Outer Banks of NC soon, looking forward to basking in the sun among some pretty passionate college basketball fans.

I have a place in myrtle beach, and it's not uncommon to see UConn flags flying on course houses, right next to Clemson and SC.

 

[UConnSwag11]

I've talked to many people who are fans of other schools, including Blue Bloods, and respect for our program seems to be quite high. They recognize, as Liam pointed out, that we've "made it work" using a variety of ingredients, but few 5-Star recruits. They respect this, and agree with us that Hurley ranks at the top of his profession, even though they may not like him personally.

Is there hatred for UConn? Maybe, but mostly it's respect, a bit of envy, and maybe a little concern that our program could be on the way to being a juggernaut.

There’s minimum respect only because Hurley forces people to talk about UConn. They really couldn’t careless.

 

[Waquoit]

The respect is nice but what else can people say? UConn plays beautiful, winning team ball. They build the team in the best way for these times, by developing players with smart supplementation from the portal. There's nothing to hate on here, that's why I find the shade so easy to dismiss.

 

[Palatine]

There’s minimum respect only because Hurley forces people to talk about UConn. They really couldn’t careless.

Not true. It's the UConn hat or gear. I've had passing people say "Go UConn" responding to my hat on the street in Athens, Greece over a decade ago.

 

[CL82]

I have a place in myrtle beach, and it's not uncommon to see UConn flags flying on course houses, right next to Clemson and SC.

Boneyard summer party at @Jaydumo20's!!

 

[HooperScooper]

I’ve had Duke fans make comments about Clingan or Spencer being jerks to opposing players or saying they taunt. I always respond you loved Laettner back to the older ones. Holy Pot Meet Kettle.

I get the hate for Spencer, but what did Clingan ever do to make fans of other teams think he's a jerk? Clog the lane and make it impossible for other teams to score?

 

[CL82]

I get the hate for Spencer, but what did Clingan ever do to make fans of other teams think he's a jerk? Clog the lane and make it impossible for other teams to score?

He is obnoxiously large.

 

[RuffRuff]

Tons of respect and admiration, not necessarily like. Comes with going back to back and making and making a historical run, and watching a gorgeous brand of team basketball. Someone mentioned golden age, and that is spot on. This as close as it gets. As much as Hurley can annoy the opposing fan, there is also an aspect of his story and success that anyone who appreciates basketball can’t not love.

 

[TheHorde]

I get the hate for Spencer, but what did Clingan ever do to make fans of other teams think he's a jerk? Clog the lane and make it impossible for other teams to score?

Some have said he’d be very demonstrative from the bench waving bye to the opposing fans and such. I think people sometimes look for stuff or read into stuff with teams they dislike. Clingan certainly never foot stomped a prone opposing player lol.

 

[Waquoit]

I get the hate for Spencer, but what did Clingan ever do to make fans of other teams think he's a jerk? Clog the lane and make it impossible for other teams to score?

I think it's that he has such an young looking face for a killer. They find it tough to process.

 

[king conn]

On the way to being a juggernaut?

 

[UCTitleTown]

That's how I always felt about Coach K. Personally disliked him, but respected the hell out of him. Maybe Hurley will get to coach Team USA at the Olympics some day.

 

[TheHorde]

That's how I always felt about Coach K. Personally disliked him, but respected the hell out of him. Maybe Hurley will get to coach Team USA at the Olympics some day.

I respected his coaching and didn’t personally dislike him. But I’m his mind during games I’m not sure he always believed Duke got a fair whistle, which was hilarious.

 

[Luna]

UConn and Hurley are a perfect match…

 

[CL82]

I was trading portal/recruit stories with someone whose team was losing some key pieces and his comment was "it must be good to be a UConn fan." I assured him that he was right and told him there was plenty of room on the wagon. He politely declined.

 

[UCONNRPh]

I work with UNC, Duke and NC State alumni. They ALL admit we are better at present. (granted they are confident they will pass us by.....but not soon)

I where my Natty Hat and shirts going back to 1999. I love letting them see the history.

HUSKIES Rule!!

 

[mauconnfan]

I’ve had Duke fans make comments about Clingan or Spencer being jerks to opposing players or saying they taunt. I always respond you loved Laettner back to the older ones. Holy Pot Meet Kettle.

Imagine this coming from fans who support tripping as a part of their defensive scheme?

 

[TheHorde]

Imagine this coming from fans who support tripping as a part of their defensive scheme?

The lack of self awareness is truly jaw dropping.

 

[DMIL]

A co-worker of mine in Chicago is an Indiana alum and has often pulled for UCONN in the tournament once his Hoosiers get knocked out or eliminated from being eligible for the NCAA tournament. I’m in the DFW area.

He asked me a week of go “If you guys could save some championships for us” . As many of you know Liam was committed to the Hoosiers. With his withdrawal and recent commitment to the “Back to Back NCAA National Men’s Basketball UCONN Huskies” for the first time he stated on our company chat forum that he was starting not to like the Huskies. I told him to blame Coach Woodson for that. .

I have another co-worker in the Philadelphia area who is a part time D1 / D2 college men’s basketball referee and assumed he would love our Coach Hurley. Boy was I wrong about that. He hates Harley’s antics. It was then that I became aware of a brotherhood between referees and finally gave in to the idea that they not only control games but also hold grudge, and take things personal when they shouldn’t.

I will say though, with the second Natty in a row, his hate has been muted. At some point you have to respect Greatness.

 

[rip7774]

I find a lot (not all) of people here in the South love the offensive flow & selflessness. It’s a thing of beauty that has gotten great respect from families that know ball.

SEC coaches are notorious sleazeballs ethically so I don’t hear much Hurley hate bc of his passion here like you might up north.

 

[jibsey]

The respect is nice but what else can people say? UConn plays beautiful, winning team ball. They build the team in the best way for these times, by developing players with smart supplementation from the portal. There's nothing to hate on here, that's why I find the shade so easy to dismiss.

We who have followed this forever have never seen offense so beautiful, and don’t we all remember how ugly it could be at times with the windshield washers?
Was it just the personnel over the last 2 seasons that made it possible? We’re going to see because quite a bit of this team is new or had not that much playing experience.