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Message: [QUOTE="CL82, post: 3412687, member: 44"] In my opinion the Tennessee fans “hate” Geno primarily for being better than pat, and secondarily because Pat and the Tennessee athletic director falsely accused him of cheating. Geno was getting the better of Pat on the court particularly in the NCAA tournament. It was easier for them to say he did so because he didn’t play fair, rather than except the fact that he was just a better coach. As long as the games are entertaining, I am fine with playing them, but the notion that they are somehow “good for the game“ is silly. The game has outgrown that in no small part because of Geno Auriemma and UConn. The 1995 team captured the nation’s imagination and made it fashionable to watch WBB. Geno’s willingness to a schedule difficult games early in the season to test his team has created multiple marquis games were there once was one. Last but certainly not least, should be noted that Geno’s willingness to invite other coaches to watch his practice and his openness with his theories has been a huge boon to increasing the level of play across all of women’s college basketball. It rarely gets talked about, but in my opinion it has been a huge factor in increasing the level of play. At some point in time I hope it gets the recognition that it is due. [/QUOTE]