A couple of pre-game tweets from John A.

[pap49cba]

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla
It looks like #UConnwomen are close to finding an opponent for next season's #MaggieDixon - California. No signed deal yet

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla
Source indicates a "very preliminary" discussion has taken place with Tennessee about a new relationship, perhaps in 2013-14.

 

[meyers7]

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla
Source indicates a "very preliminary" discussion has taken place with Tennessee about a new relationship, perhaps in 2013-14.

I sincerely hope not.

 

[UConnChapette]

I sincerely hope not.

Me too.

 

[pap49cba]

Me too.

Me three.

 

[speedoo]

Me three.

me four. Mostly because of their horrible fans, who needs those cretins.

 

[Belle05]

Tennessee is just another team these days. The days of Geno/Pat are officially over. Heck I don't care if UCONN ever plays them again. Although I must admit to this day I do not own any shade of orange for clothing and orange is my least favorite color. Don't hate the Vols, just don't care about them anymore.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Maybe, but they have to play in Hartford every year. They have no leverage in making a deal.

 

[connboy77]

I would much prefer that UCONN schedule Kentucky or another quality team!

 

[UConnFan23]

Can we send a Boneyard petition to UConn on this matter?!? No one seems to want UConn to re-legitimize TN. This is as much instantaneous agreement as I've seen on the BY in a looonnnggg time! Ultimately though, $$ will control the decision...

 

[JoePgh]

I cast my vote for resuming the annual game. I would prefer that UConn would play its entire non conference schedule against Top 25 level opponents, and Tenn is surely one such opponent.

A few boneheaded posters on their fan board doesn't change that, and should have no bearing on the decision.

 

[Shenandoah]

I cast my vote for resuming the annual game. I would prefer that UConn would play its entire non conference schedule against Top 25 level opponents, and Tenn is surely one such opponent.

A few boneheaded posters on their fan board doesn't change that, and should have no bearing on the decision.

A few????

 

[pinotbear]

A few????

You're right, Shenandoah: boneheaded seems to be a prerequisite, and that's being polite.

 

[reno tony]

I cast my vote for resuming the annual game. I would prefer that UConn would play its entire non conference schedule against Top 25 level opponents, and Tenn is surely one such opponent.

A few boneheaded posters on their fan board doesn't change that, and should have no bearing on the decision.

I agree with you 100%. Tenn started the rivalry over 20 or so years ago when UCONN was an upstart team. It turned out to be the greatest rivalry in WCBB and a tremendous way for UCONN to gain respect for their program. It is time to return the favor and give a Tenn team that is rebuilding their program a chance to regain some respect. And for all you Tenn haters.... wouldn't it be nice to see UCONN whoop up on some Orange?