WOW!!! One of the great games that I have ever watched in

[UConn Hoops1]

45 years of following Husky hoops. I am truly at a loss for words. I had lost faith completely during the second half; and I am sincerely embarrassed and apologetic for that. Just when you think you have seen it all.............AND the contributions that made the difference came from people that I truly did not expect or anticipate. This was a wonderful game played by two VERY committed, wonderful teams. I sincerely feel badly for St. Joseph's. This is one of those situations where it would be great for both teams to move on. But obviously that's not the way it works. But congratulations anyway to Coach Martelli,Langston Galloway,Halil Kanecevic and all the other St. Joe's players.

GO HUSKIES!!!
MOVIN' ON IS A WONDERFUL THING!!!

 

[Mike Honcho]

45 years of following Husky hoops. I am truly at a loss for words. I had lost faith completely during the second half; and I am sincerely embarrassed and apologetic for that. Just when you think you have seen it all...AND the contributions that made the difference came from people that I truly did not expect or anticipate. This was a wonderful game played by two VERY committed, wonderful teams. I sincerely feel badly for St. Joseph's. This is one of those situations where it would be great for both teams to move on. But obviously that's not the way it works. But congratulations anyway to Coach Martelli,Langston Galloway,Halil Kanecevic and all the other St. Joe's players.

I never quite lost faith, though it did waver at times. I will say, since the third NC, I have been a lot more reserved in my enthusiasm while cheering on UConn. This game definitely brought me back to my loud boisterous self. Hope I don't get evicted.

 

[Bryan Lord]

It was looking bad for awhile there. Thank god we have brimah and they don't.

 

[Lefty2one]

We've pulled out too many ridiculous wins in our history to ever lose faith. Sure I was nervous but still had some confidence that we'd pull it off.

 

[Kitaman]

Some of you are full of it. I was questioning what the hell am I going to do now with my weekend. I even started feeling bad for Bazz. Can we be honest?

Hell my mood didn't get better until that kid fouled out.

 

[intlzncster]

My nuts were in my chest (thank you sr testiculo), but I never lost faith. Guys were hitting too many big shots.

I lost faith when we were down 30 to Louisville, but that's it.

 

[MattMang23]

Ah, yes, Louisville, the sleeved wonders.

I think Louisville got docked seeding and given a four just because they've decided that basketball jerseys need sleeves for some reason.

 

[CL82]

I admit to worrying but I hadn't lost faith.

 

[patrick]

Faith is a very hard thing to lose! I will never lose my faith in UCONN winning ........... except if they play Manhattan!

 

[WestCoastHusky]

I had my doubts during the game when they could not miss. I kept telling myself that they will miss eventually when law of average catches up. Thank God for Brimah and the guys stepping up in OT. We pulled one out against a very well coached team.
Survive and advance. That's what this is all about.

 

[rw005]

Sha-freakin-bazz.

 

[ecasadoSBU]

So proud of Connecticut. Me and my girlfriend's father where ecstatic late in the game as we saw Connecticut steal this victory from a very deserving St. Joes. Those guys played hard. They drove Connecticut to the edge and our team responded just like I knew they could. Move on and keep winning. So far, this has been an exciting tournament. Some great games today.

Can't wait to watch this Big East classic. NOVA NEXT!!!!

and no.. I can't deny the fact that at one point it crossed my mind that Connecticut wasn't going to make it. I should've known better

 

[TheChamps990411]

It was looking bad for awhile there. Thank god we have brimah and they don't.

I believe this will be a reaccuring theme next season.

 

[boog204]

Some of you are full of it. I was questioning what the hell am I going to do now with my weekend. I even started feeling bad for Bazz. Can we be honest?

Hell my mood didn't get better until that kid fouled out.

This... I am shocked that we pulled this game out as I really think we played pretty badly for most of the game. Giving up layups, poor shot selection, etc. Then all of a sudden guys step up and hit huge shots; we get their guy out of the game, and we hit free throws (although we didn't close the game out so gracefully on D). I'm ecstatic, exhausted, and psyched to take on an old Big East foe. We owe Nova for last year.

 

[storrsroars]

My wife, who was riding on cloud nine after Pitt dismantled Colorado for only their 2nd win over a higher seed in her lifetime, kept telling me to man up and shut up. Then, as I was harping on every mistake, she kept pointing out that UConn was playing better in later 2nd half and they'd figure out a way because they're UConn. She was highly complimentary of how Ollie handled the team late, especially on plays after TOs.

When they finally took the lead in OT, she just said, "Feel better now?"

This is why we miss the BE in this household and why I can't hate Pitt.

 

[willie99]

I never once lost faith, I kept saying two things.

1) Jimmy always played for the 2nd half, maybe Kevin will have the same approach. When he had OC, TO and TS on the floor together early, I became convinced this was his strategy. Especially since St Joe's goes 5.5 deep

2) it's not Bazz time yet


and for someone following our program for 45 years (only , so have I, 1968 Staak, Boyd, Hrubala), that means you've been around since 89/90 too. How can you "lose faith"? Insert the Mutombo finger wag here.

down goes Nova, we're doing a Philly two step baby

 

[Kitaman]

I never once lost faith, I kept saying two things.

1) Jimmy always played for the 2nd half, maybe Kevin will have the same approach. When he had OC, TO and TS on the floor together early, I became convinced this was his strategy. Especially since St Joe's goes 5.5 deep

2) it's not Bazz time yet


and for someone following our program for 45 years (only , so have I, 1968 Staak, Boyd, Hrubala), that means you've been around since 89/90 too. How can you "lose faith"? Insert the Mutombo finger wag here.

down goes Nova, we're doing a Philly two step baby

I don't think anyone lost faith, which is evident by watching the whole game.

Its comparable to looking out the window for UPS to deliver your important package on the delivery date. Its past 5pm package hasn't arrived but you still look out that window. At 6pm still no package and you start to fret but you still look out that window. Then at 6:30 pm low and behold the delivery truck arrives. However during that time you started wondering how you would deal with the package being delivered tomorrow. You also start wondering if maybe FedEx could have gotten it sooner. You even start thinking about options.

Nonetheless you kept the faith but still had your doubts sprinkled with visions of missed expectations.

Not having the faith is to turn your lights out, leave your house, saying fuoc it and them, while cussing UPS out and consequently not being home to sign for the package. Then you look like a fool and a non-believer.

All UConn fans stayed home last night, if that makes sense.

 

[dogfan96]

I don't think anyone lost faith, which is evident by watching the whole game.

Its comparable to looking out the window for UPS to deliver your important package on the delivery date. Its past 5pm package hasn't arrived but you still look out that window. At 6pm still no package and you start to fret but you still look out that window. Then at 6:30 pm low and behold the delivery truck arrives. However during that time you started wondering how you would deal with the package being delivered tomorrow. You also start wondering if maybe FedEx could have gotten it sooner. You even start thinking about options.

Nonetheless you kept the faith but still had your doubts sprinkled with visions of missed expectations.

Not having the faith is to turn your lights out, leave your house, saying it and them, while cussing UPS out and consequently not being home to sign for the package. Then you look like a fool and a non-believer.

All UConn fans stayed home last night, if that makes sense.

This had me dying.. bc I was waiting on a package from UPS and they didn't show up til after 7. Lmao

 

[Scot-e]

The UPS/ FED EX mojo? We may be onto something here.

 

[dogfan96]

The UPS/ FED EX mojo? We may be onto something here.

Not to mention that I'm in the Central time zone.. so basically I alternated between looking out the window AND wondering when St. Joe's was going to miss a shot (during the first half)

 

[Rico444]

Looks like KO has got a little Calhoun in him. His teams play their best late in games. He willed us to that victory.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I can't call it a great game, since UConn played like crap. But I will call it a great gut-check win. I feel much better about Villanova after a game like this, than I would if we had lead wire to wire and won more comfortably. The Huskies now know the extra level that is required, and that lazy sloppy defense will not cut it.

 

[dogfan96]

It absolutely was a great game. Low turnovers, great shot-making at critical times by both teams. Not a bunch of fouls called. From this point on, you're not gonna play any bad basketball teams so it's not gonna be pretty all the time. Everybody has scholarship players, and good ones. All that matters is the final score.

 

[UCweCONN]

Note to media: Sorry to mess up the Philly rivalry matchup in round two that nearly all of you thought was a foregone conclusion. It was like we shouldn't even bother showing up to play St. Joe's. Eat it!

 

[Huskybass]

It was a great game. Props to St. Joes for playing very well despite having almost no bench. If that point forward doesn't foul out, our season might be over. A very good and memorable win with lots of contributors for the Huskies.