C. Collier on rejecting Geno

[bags27]

What she rejected is her own future.

 

[CTisballers]

I know a recruit who didn’t reject Geno who’s name starts with a C but ends with a W.

 

[Vowelguy]

Elena left because of her sister.

Nobody really knows why Elena left.

If you look at both the video story that was done (by CBS?) at the time as well as comments from the people involved, her sister is not mentioned. That only came later.

I don't particularly care one way or the other. It wasn't the right fit for her.

But I reject the notion that her departure was any more/less noble than anyone elses.

 

[BostonFan]

That's the first team.
The second team includes Essence Carson, Laura Harper, EDD, Nicky Anosike, Teresa Borton and Diamond Deshields.
Carson, Vaughn, Harper, Anosike and Waner are collectively responsible for the 2005-2008 draught.

Losing EDD was a big blow to the UConn program. Cost Geno a few titles.

 

[CTyankee]

You mean Gillian Goring?

Ah yes, wasn't she a commit also?

 

[UConner]

There's only 3 things worth mentioning about Texas history. The Alamo. JFK and the UConn women losing there.

 

[RegisteredUconn]

Tejas does kinda consider itself a country of it's own.

 

[Blueconn]

When you visit there, the locals will point out that it is the only state that was a separate nation.

Which is 100% wrong.

Morgan and Ashley Valley would be quick to point out that Vermont* was an independent republic long before Texas (1777 vs. 1836) and for a longer time (14 years vs. 9 years).

Come York or come Hampshire, come traitors or knaves,
If ye rule o’er our land ye shall rule o’er our graves;
Our vow is recorded-our banner unfurled,
In the name of Vermont we defy all the world !
-John Greenleaf Whittier


*And Husky fans should always remind Longhorn fans that Vermont was initially named New Connecticut. And for good measure throw in the fact that Ethan Allen and his brothers, Seth Warner, Remember Baker, and most other early leaders of Vermont came from the Land of Steady Habits. Finish off the conversation by mentioning that Vermont prohibited slavery in its very first constitution; years before any other American colony/state.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Texas has a national team? who wudda thunk...

Well, they do think they're another country in Texas.

 

[Blueconn]

Losing EDD was a big blow to the UConn program. Cost Geno a few titles.

Very disappointing but hardly a big blow to the UConn program. In the years when EDD would have been playing for Geno (‘09-‘12) the Huskies copped 4 Final Fours, 2 NCs, and ran off the longest win streak (90) in the history of D1 hoops.

 

[mhshuskies]

When you visit there, the locals will point out that it is the only state that was a separate nation.

Which is incorrect since Vermont was an independent republic prior to becoming the 14th State.Vermont Republic - Wikipedia

 

[DaddyChoc]

Can’t blame a kid for wanting to stay close to family. Wish her nothing but the best.

surprised she's not getting the A'ja Wilson treatment

 

[DaddyChoc]

Speaking of yes and then no, Elena turned down Geno for personal reasons.

wasn't CCollier's personal as well?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Which is 100% wrong.

Morgan and Ashley Valley would be quick to point out that Vermont* was an independent republic long before Texas (1777 vs. 1836) and for a longer time (14 years vs. 9 years).

Come York or come Hampshire, come traitors or knaves,
If ye rule o’er our land ye shall rule o’er our graves;
Our vow is recorded-our banner unfurled,
In the name of Vermont we defy all the world !
-John Greenleaf Whittier


*And Husky fans should always remind Longhorn fans that Vermont was initially named New Connecticut. And for good measure throw in the fact that Ethan Allen and his brothers, Seth Warner, Remember Baker, and most other early leaders of Vermont came from the Land of Steady Habits. Finish off the conversation by mentioning that Vermont prohibited slavery in its very first constitution; years before any other American colony/state.

Someone needs to learn them Texans!

 

[MilfordHusky]

wasn't CCollier's personal as well?

Indeed. Her father passed away 2 years ago. The hurricane’s devastation to her home city reminded her of the importance of home. And she talked up playing for her home state’s flagship university.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Very disappointing but hardly a big blow to the UConn program. In the years when EDD would have been playing for Geno (‘09-‘12) the Huskies copped 4 Final Fours, 2 NCs, and ran off the longest win streak (90) in the history of D1 hoops.

It’s entirely possible that UConn would have won 4 titles instead of 2 and 160 in a row instead of 90. Or, as TonyC said, 195-0.

 

[DaddyChoc]

It’s entirely possible that UConn would have won 4 titles instead of 2 and 160 in a row instead of 90. Or, as TonyC said, 195-0.

 

[HuskyNan]

Who was the big girl who took a year at Peddie. I think she was either from Trinidad or perhaps Bermuda or maybe the Bahamas? Never to be seen again.

Gillian Goring. Her handlers have a lot to answer for.

 

[CajunHusky]

Nobody really knows why Elena left.

If you look at both the video story that was done (by CBS?) at the time as well as comments from the people involved, her sister is not mentioned. That only came later.

I don't particularly care one way or the other. It wasn't the right fit for her.

But I reject the notion that her departure was any more/less noble than anyone elses.

I remember reading/viewing somewhere about the time of the 2016 Olympics EDD commented that she had a long talk with Geno about leaving. She commented that her family had a summer place on the coast a short walk from Geno's summer cottage and that she walked down one summer day and discussed the whole thing with him. I remember thinking at the time that was really a mature and classy thing to do.

 

[RegisteredUconn]

Someone needs to learn them Texans!

Now, now... Let's remember that it's OK if I say something about family without retribution, but unless you're family too, you get no such dispensation. I'm from Texas so nothing I say or do here can be used against me in court, in Texas anyway. (I hope I've got that right.) (Oh, and I'll see your and raise you )

 

[Bama fan]

Someone needs to learn them Texans!

I hear your voice, Milford. But some things are just beyond reason.

 

[maddoggy]

When you visit there, the locals will point out that it is the only state that was a separate nation.

How typical that Texans would take pride in that. What they never seem to point out is that Texas declared itself a separate nation from Mexico in order to preserve slavery, which Mexico was abolishing.

 

[the Q]

I have a hard time blaming kids for wanting to stay home.

I would've gone to UConn for baseball over any other school had they offered.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

She was speaking of the practices leading up to the McDonalds game.
"I really like playing with Honesty Scott Grayson."
" She’s a really good guard with great court vision who is going to Baylor."

You know we had something neat, if infantile, going there and you ruined it!

 

[CocoHusky]

You know we had something neat, if infantile, going there and you ruined it!