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[meyers7]

Haven't seen anything specific on this, though it's been commented here and there. But I thought it needed it's own thread.

Congrats to Geno on his 800th victory!

 

[Icebear]

Awesome accomplishment and he wanted nothing but to give credit to all the kids across the years last night.

 

[justML]

800 wins and he still has a full head of hair.

Must be from all the head "massaging" he did during the frustrating moments.

 

[vtcwbuff]

800 wins and he still has a full head of hair.

Must be from all the head "massaging" he did during the frustrating moments.

Yeah, but it's getting a lot lighter. I think he's rubbing the color off.

 

[justML]

Yeah, but it's getting a lot lighter. I think he's rubbing the color off.

vctwbuff - I've been wondering . . . in your signature, who is Geno referencing?

 

[terif831]

Congrats Geno! Nobody did it faster, or with more panache.

And thanks to all the players through the years who made it possible. It has been a whole lotta fun watching you and cheering for you. I look forward to many more years of it!

 

[Bestiarius]

vctwbuff - I've been wondering . . . in your signature, who is Geno referencing?

I think I remember him saying it about Banks during the Geno show. Banks just happened to be name handy for making a general point about kids. Just a Genoism, nothing malicious if I remember correctly.

 

[schmendrick]

800 wins and he still has a full head of hair.

Must be from all the head "massaging" he did during the frustrating moments.

Stimulating hair follicles: the new and revolutionary cure for baldness.

 

[vtcwbuff]

vctwbuff - I've been wondering . . . in your signature, who is Geno referencing?

It's a comment he made on his show. It was in response to a question from Culmo about Brianna Banks.

 

[vtcwbuff]

Isn't this Chris Dailey's 800th also?

 

[terif831]

Isn't this Chris Dailey's 800th also?

In her post-game show last night, she said she takes credit for about 9 of them (with a laugh).

 

[justML]

It's a comment he made on his show. It was in response to a question from Culmo about Brianna Banks.

LOL . . . that was a name I would never have guessed!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Congrats, Coach. He got the kids to dig deep and show themselves and everyone else that they are, in fact, very tough.

 

[Phil]

Not only is he the fastest to 800, his record between 700 and 800 is breathtaking.

For proper perspective, Pat Summitt was the fastest from one milestone to another, when she went from her 700th to her 800th with a record of 100–11. Very Impressive. She almost tied her own record when she went from 800 to 900 with a record of 100–12, and again when she went from 900 to 1,000 with a record of 100–12.

I believe those were the three fastest increments prior to yesterday. (I haven't the milestones below 600, but I'll be surprised if there are any better.)

Geno moved from 700 to 800 with a record of 100–6! He blew away the previous record, and set a bar that I doubt will ever be exceeded (with the possible exception of his next milestone)

 

[Plumber Luigi]

The thread's title causes me to imagine the movie 300 with Geno's face on all of the Spartans. Wish I had elite photoshop skills.

 

[Husky7882]

Not only is he the fastest to 800, his record between 700 and 800 is breathtaking.

For proper perspective, Pat Summitt was the fastest from one milestone to another, when she went from her 700th to her 800th with a record of 100–11. Very Impressive. She almost tied her own record when she went from 800 to 900 with a record of 100–12, and again when she went from 900 to 1,000 with a record of 100–12.

I believe those were the three fastest increments prior to yesterday. (I haven't the milestones below 600, but I'll be surprised if there are any better.)

Geno moved from 700 to 800 with a record of 100–6! He blew away the previous record, and set a bar that I doubt will ever be exceeded (with the possible exception of his next milestone)

Spoken like a true statistician. Thanks, Phil, I enjoyed reading these stats.

 

[Icebear]

Not only is he the fastest to 800, his record between 700 and 800 is breathtaking.

For proper perspective, Pat Summitt was the fastest from one milestone to another, when she went from her 700th to her 800th with a record of 100–11. Very Impressive. She almost tied her own record when she went from 800 to 900 with a record of 100–12, and again when she went from 900 to 1,000 with a record of 100–12.

I believe those were the three fastest increments prior to yesterday. (I haven't the milestones below 600, but I'll be surprised if there are any better.)

Geno moved from 700 to 800 with a record of 100–6! He blew away the previous record, and set a bar that I doubt will ever be exceeded (with the possible exception of his next milestone)

You may be right except for the fact that we have incredible talent for the next three years at a potential 39 games a year. 100-4, 100-2, 100-0 who knows. Just call me Tony.

 

[Olde Coach]

In her post-game show last night, she said she takes credit for about 9 of them (with a laugh).

I don't know if it refers to all 9 games; but I'm sure CD was taking credit for the games where Geno was T'd Up and "thrown out" of the game. And CD was then the "Head Coach". I have heard CD wise-crack about this subject before.

 

[meyers7]

I don't know if it refers to all 9 games; but I'm sure CD was taking credit for the games where Geno was T'd Up and "thrown out" of the game. And CD was then the "Head Coach". I have heard CD wise-crack about this subject before.

Agreed. That's what I was thinking too.

 

[ChicagoGG]

I think she was also referencing the games he did not coach due to family illness and bereavement...

 

[Phil]

Plus, there was one suspension, so arguably, she has a better record than he has.

 

[EricLA]

fastest to 800 by a mile. way to go Geno. i know it's all about the kids, but i hope he takes some time to sit back and enjoy that one for all the reasons...