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...but there is something about Frese that I don't like.
I think she didn't mean that they had to work harder at Maryland, but that the path to championships is more riskier, less probable at Maryland. If a standout HS star had to choose where she would have the most success UCONN is more probable path.I particularly didn't like her comment about recruits who chose Maryland decided to take the harder path as opposed to those who choose UConn. I think that's the problem with some programs is that they don't realize that it's more than just talent, its hard work. UConn works as hard, if not harder, as any program...and the championships speak for itself. I have never been a MD fan, but I certainly hope UConn doesn't lose against MD. I can accept a loss to USC or even ND...but there is something about Frese that I don't like.
I think she didn't mean that they had to work harder at Maryland, but that the path to championships is more riskier, less probable at Maryland. If a standout HS star had to choose where she would have the most success UCONN is more probable path.
That's likely what she means. If you play for a team not named UConn you're going to have a harder path to winning than if you play for the Huskies. Recent history bears that out. I doubt she is saying or believes that you don't have to work hard at UConn. Everyone pretty much knows that's not the case.
I'd agree. In fact, many on this board talk about recruits having to make the decision to come to UConn and win a championship or DON'T come to UConn and DON'T win a Championship. It's a double-edged sword. You come to a program where you work your butt off, train under the best coach in women's basketball history and pretty much guarantee yourself a shot at a ring, or risk going to another program, working your butt off, train under a really good coach and maybe get a shot at elevating your program and challenging the top dog.
I wish I had started counting from the beginning of the interview - and, I surely am not going to subject myself to that again, just for precision's sake - but, I think (in a 7:25 minute interview), she says "you know" at least 3 dozen times, and perhaps 4 dozen times.
Tough to listen to. I believe CT takes the time to introduce their players to "media relations". I'd suggest Brenda take a similar approach with herself.
Yes, she would rush the court all be herself.re: if MD were to ever beat UConn
i agree - i couldnt imagine the lack of class that would ensue. she would be the type to go ballistic, over enthusiastic. yuck.
She needs Toastmasters.I wish I had started counting from the beginning of the interview - and, I surely am not going to subject myself to that again, just for precision's sake - but, I think (in a 7:25 minute interview), she says "you know" at least 3 dozen times, and perhaps 4 dozen times.
Tough to listen to. I believe CT takes the time to introduce their players to "media relations". I'd suggest Brenda take a similar approach with herself.
I agree. I think she did well, pretty much said what could be said about her team and the position they're in, you know.Although not a big fan of Coach Frese, I thought she was fine in the interview, the overuse of 'you know' notwithstanding. She never said UConn's dominance was bad for the game, that was the opinion of the interviewer.
Go Huskies!
All I know about Brenda Frese comes from her interviews and televised lockroom antics and while her interviews are not particularly noteworthy, her lockeroom demeanor strikes me as a tad forced, bordering on phony.
I remember a few years back hearing one of her pre-game speeches and couldn't believe how much she plagerized Herb Brooks from his legendary 1980 pre-Soviet Union masterpiece.
Brenda Frese is introduced as the "legendary" coach of Maryland women's basketball. I had to go to Wikipedia to educate myself. I learned that UCONN lost to Duke in the 2006 final four and that Maryland went on to win the title.
I never saw Diana or Sue Bird play. My first encounter with UCONNBB came by way of serendipity. On my tv a female basketball player hit a 3-pointer while she stood about 6' behind the arc. It was a beautiful rainbow 3. I was impressed. The shooter was Tiffany Hayes. I had never been a basketball fan until that moment; I continue to watch and be amazed by these young women who show up to play for us year after year.
But "legendary?".
Good gravy - she's being interviewed by a local journalist. What do you expect - she's the so-so coach of Maryland women's basketball? Do I think she's legendary - nope. Do I think much of her success is due to her assistants - yep. But then give her credit for hiring good coaches to work with her. We certainly do the same when talking about Geno hiring Chris and the other coaches over the years.
And while some may find her locker room pep talks goofy or awkward, so what? She's not speaking to UConn's fan base - she's talking to her players. And based on their achievements the past two years, it seems to be working.