A FEW UCONN QUESTIONS FROM A GUEST

[alexrgct]

As recruiting has started earlier and earlier in the process, there are also kids who have the academic credential to get into Stanford but don't try because theyve decided to go another direction beforehand. I believe that Courtney Ekmark received interest from Stanford, and am confident she would have been admitted, but she bought into the UConn value proposition early and decided to go with it.

 

[cabbie191]

3) Do you guys get tired of winning the Big East every year, and get tired of going to the Final Four about every year?

It never gets tiring but for the good of WCBB overall and the Big East in particular, I am glad when other teams can challenge us.

5) Do you love the UCONN men and women equally.... or are you more of a fan of the women's team?[/quote]

Love the women, like and respect the men.

I'm one of the few on this board who doesn't hold animosity towards Tennessee. I really enjoyed the rivalry and wish Summitt had chosen to continue the games. That said, I would root for Rutgers over Tennessee and BC - first loyalty to the Huskies, second to the conference. I know it isn't the students' fault but I still view BC as a traitor - not that they left, but how they left.

I live in Wisconsin - the only time I've been to see games at Storrs has been when visiting my brother in Hartford for Thanksgiving when going to the tournament. It isn't that bad a drive but then again school is out, etc. On the other hand, I went to the NCAA tournament games at URI last spring and that was the worst example of traffic management I've ever experienced!

 

[Bestiarius]

As recruiting has started earlier and earlier in the process, there are also kids who have the academic credential to get into Stanford but don't try because theyve decided to go another direction beforehand. I believe that Courtney Ekmark received interest from Stanford, and am confident she would have been admitted, but she bought into the UConn value proposition early and decided to go with it.

I consider going to Stanford when having an offer from Uconn a Cardinal sin.

 

[Fightin Choke]

I have not liked Notre Dame since they went for the tie back in 1966. Otherwise, I have no hatred for any player, coach, or team.

Wow, that really goes back. You sure do hold a grudge. That also makes you odler than me! From what I have read, there was little time left (70 seconds) and Notre Dame had suffered several injuries that day, losing their starting quarterback, running back, and center. Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. Notre Dame destroyed USC the next week and were voted National Champions.

 

[VAUConnFan]

Wow, that really goes back. You sure do hold a grudge. That also makes you odler than me! From what I have read, there was little time left (70 seconds) and Notre Dame had suffered several injuries that day, losing their starting quarterback, running back, and center. Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. Notre Dame destroyed USC the next week and were voted National Champions.

Neither a competitive team nor a competitor plays for a tie. It just goes against everything that competition is supposed to comprise. Notre Dame walked off the field quite happy with a tie. Fans, like myself, wonder how a team is then awarded the number one ranking based on settling for a tie. If you are the number one team, you are supposed to beat your nearest competitor. A tie, theoretically means that the two teams are equally good.

 

[VAUConnFan]

I did not know that entire story Cat. Thanks for summarizing it. I had no idea Matee was such a thug. To be riding Ann for the disgusting actions of Lopez was completely classless and bush league. I can see, in the heat of the game, where Cappie would get all fired up thinking Geno was talking about her to the ref. Makes me lose a lot of respect for Matee.

Oh, so trash talking makes a player a thug? Did you honestly have any respect for Ms Ajavon prior to UConn Cat's post?

I have read and heard so many different variations of what went on that game, I do not believe anyone here really knows exactly what happened. Just bits and pieces of the truth sprinkled with fallacy: Believable, in large part, because of perceptions.

 

[EricSD]

Oh, so trash talking makes a player a thug? Did you honestly have any respect for Ms Ajavon prior to UConn Cat's post?

I have read and heard so many different variations of what went on that game, I do not believe anyone here really knows exactly what happened. Just bits and pieces of the truth sprinkled with fallacy: Believable, in large part, because of perceptions.

um, making snide comments to a player regarding predatory sexual molestation that took place in their life makes them much worse than a thug, but other words i used were blacked out by the Boneyard program. Frankly I'm not sure why you are even questioning my post except to look for some kind of argument with regards to how I phrased it.

But to answer your question, I generally "like", or "root for", or "respect" players that graduated from the BE or other programs i like as well (Stanford, Duke, etc). But when I hear something like that about one of those players, it makes me "dislike", "not root for", or "lose respect" for that player.

 

[Waquoit]

8) Yes UCONN is hard to get to. it's all surface streets for about a half hour to the campus. not right off any freeways...

Huh? It's a straight 7 miles from a 3-lane highway. No turns, no nothing. That's hard?

 

[UcMiami]

Huh? It's a straight 7 miles from a 3-lane highway. No turns, no nothing. That's hard?

Hey, there are like three lights, a couple of tricky intersections, some farms with cows (if you get my meaning, phew!) and some sections don't even have street lights!!! Maybe it isn't exactly Manhattan at rush hour, but there can be a few extra cars on the road! It may only be seven miles but ...

 

[Icebear]

Hey, there are like three lights, a couple of tricky intersections, some farms with cows (if you get my meaning, phew!) and some sections don't even have street lights!!! Maybe it isn't exactly Manhattan at rush hour, but there can be a few extra cars on the road! It may only be seven miles but ...

The city folk need to be exposed to that fresh air to understand what we country folk endure to bring them milk, burgers, pork chops and fried chicken.

 

[pinotbear]

Hey, there are like three lights, a couple of tricky intersections, some farms with cows (if you get my meaning, phew!)

For many years, the high school softball team I helped coach would have a road game at Woodstock Academy, in Woodstock, CT. We'd have to drive past a dairy farm or two, and some of the players would make loud complaints about the "dairy air". I'd inhale deeply, and make a pronounced satisfied sigh. In moderation, it's an aroma that brings back some fond memories of my childhood, growing up near such farms, and working one summer on a small cattle farm.

Having said that, when I visit my older daughter, south of Phoenix, I sometimes drive past cattle feed lots. There are thousands of head of cattle, and their efluvia has to be removed, and piled..i.e., concentrated. That'll make yer eyes burn.

 

[Bestiarius]

The city folk need to be exposed to that fresh air to understand what we country folk endure to bring them milk, burgers, pork chops and fried chicken.

City folk don't trust air they can't see.

 

[alexrgct]

Parts of the seven mile stretch of 195 from I-84 can be jammed up before a game, though if arrive an hour or so early, you won't hit much traffic and you can grab a bite.

It's not hard to find, just not near any of the state's population centers.

 

[UcMiami]

Parts of the seven mile stretch of 195 from I-84 can be jammed up before a game, though if arrive an hour or so early, you won't hit much traffic and you can grab a bite.

It's not hard to find, just not near any of the state's population centers.

The other side of this is for those of us that live close to campus. Uconn has proceeded to make it almost impossible to drive through campus so my sleepy little winding road has turned into the fast track to circumnavigate. On men's or women's game nights the road is impassable and I have to schedule trips from home based on start/finish times of the games. I was very happy football was moved off campus!!!

 

[EricSD]

Huh? It's a straight 7 miles from a 3-lane highway. No turns, no nothing. That's hard?

My point was it's in the middle of nowhere. It's not like it's close to major cities or interesting places. It's called "Snorrz" for a reason.

 

[alexrgct]

The other side of this is for those of us that live close to campus. Uconn has proceeded to make it almost impossible to drive through campus so my sleepy little winding road has turned into the fast track to circumnavigate. On men's or women's game nights the road is impassable and I have to schedule trips from home based on start/finish times of the games. I was very happy football was moved off campus!!!

This is why Ellington is perfect for my purposes- 25 or 30 minutes from Storrs basically, 25 minutes to XL Center, but never impeded by events at either venue. I believe Chris Dailey lives in Ellington as well, though I've never seen her in town.

 

[triaddukefan]

Is Marisa Moseley single?? Age?? Height??

 

[speedoo]

Is Marisa Moseley single?? Age?? Height??

Forget it. She told me she would never date a dookie.

 

[JS]

Is Marisa Moseley single??

Dunno, but you provided a very strange moment by reviving this old thread.

Reading along, one encounters a post by Dairyair, with the unforgettable bare butt avatar. WTF? He's known to be deceased. Is this a hoax? A relative using his computer?

A hurried glance at the date of the post shows Feb. Music from the Twilight Zone starts playing in the background.

Time warp? A previously unknown (but long suspected) JS family tendency toward later-year insanity come to the fore at last?

Then, aha, the post was written in Feb. 2012. The final slide into non compos mentis, evidenced as it may be in other ways, at least isn't demonstrated by this episode. Thank God for small favors.

 

[uconnfan68]

Kara Wolters is from just south of Framingham, MA, and Jen was from new Fairfield, CT. Lobo was from Southwick, MA, which is exceptionally close to CT.

For those with a map, Southwick is that little jut of Massachusetts into CT just north of Bradley Airport. SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FROM CT.

 

[Billybonggg]

Krista Gross works really hard and secures defensive rebounds when it looks like they are outmanned on the boards. Her greatest value is at the end of close games. Teams forget her in general, and forget that she's left-handed. She'll get the ball on the left elbow and drive for lay-ups. I saw her do it once three times in a row to close out a tough game.

 

[Husky Love]

A few more

6) Does UCONN sports have an app so that you can follow along/keep up with things on your phone? I have the GoDuke app on my phone..... allows me to keep up with the sports news.... watch interviews and highlights, and some games (after the fact).

7) Who would you root for if Tennessee played Boston College ? Rutgers vs BC ?
What


UConn has an App thru the CBS Sports Network on Iphone/Android


8) Is it really that hard to get to Storrs? Ive been through Connecticut once.... and it seemed like all the main cities were really close together (it is a small state).

 

[Husky Love]

A few more

6) Does UCONN sports have an app so that you can follow along/keep up with things on your phone? I have the GoDuke app on my phone..... allows me to keep up with the sports news.... watch interviews and highlights, and some games (after the fact).

7) Who would you root for if Tennessee played Boston College ? Rutgers vs BC ?


Yes they do. Its thru the CBS Sports Network.

8) Is it really that hard to get to Storrs? Ive been through Connecticut once.... and it seemed like all the main cities were really close together (it is a small state).

 

[triaddukefan]

Forget it. She told me she would never date a dookie.

Dunno, but you provided a very strange moment by reviving this old thread.

s.

Was looking through another thread and saw where a member inquired about Shea Ralph... figured I'd inquire about Ms Mosely......

Sorry for any confusion

 

[grizz36]

4. + Marci Czel

Kelly Hunt was from Londonderry, NH. Brenda ??? (Kelly's teamate for a year) from Moosup.

 

[HoopsHoppy]

close to home recruits - and no one remembers Carla BeRuuuubee of Oxford MA. I loved that constant cool calm - she was and is a winner