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Should Cathy Bochain or other s before the Geno Era be inducted into the Huskies of Honor or at least into a separate type of honor? Please give your input.
 
Cathy Bochain | College Player | Inducted 1992
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Cathy Bochain proved that a scholar athlete could excel in athletics while following a rigorous academic program. Prior to graduating cum laude from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Bochain became UConn’s all-time leading scorer with 1,534 points. She also registered the most career steals (240) and most steals in a single game (10).

During 1979-83, Bochain’s team was ranked number one in New England in Division I; in 1981, UConn was the region’s representative to the AIAW Tournament. During the 1979-80 season, Bochain was selected to the All-Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Team and was the recipient of the 1983 UConn Club Award for the Outstanding Female Athlete.
 
vowelguy said:
Was she an All American?

No.

Question answered.
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Even if not as an "Husky of Honor" it would be nice to see her name in the practice facility. Take for example Yankee stadium, some players did not have their number retired but they have a plaque in their honor at monument park. I'm not saying a plaque necessarily, but "something".
 
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Bascomfan said:
Should Cathy Bochain or other s before the Geno Era be inducted into the Huskies of Honor or at least into a separate type of honor? Please give your input.
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I loved Cathy Bochain ( A great player in that era) but she was never an AIAW all American. I watched her games in the Old Greer Field house. Refereed several. They were several others under coaches Sandra Hamm, Wanda Flora, and Jean Balthaser that would deserved equal recognition including Dr. Leigh Curl, now a surgeon and team Doc for Baltimore Ravens. I think Cathy played for both Wandra Flora and Jean Balthaser. Bob Neal
 
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OH, I would be happy to have an AIAW hall of honor at Werth or Gampel covering years 1974-1982 !! That would be great. Only 4 or 5 would probably qualify. Many Boneyarders think of UCONN Basketball starting with Geno & CD starting in 1985. Something during Geno's 3 predersessorwould be great IMO. BN
 
bob neal said:
OH, I would be happy to have an AIAW hall of honor at Werth or Gampel covering years 1974-1982 !! That would be great. Only 4 or 5 would probably qualify. Many Boneyarders think of UCONN Basketball starting with Geno & CD starting in 1985. Something during Geno's 3 predersessorwould be great IMO. BN
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bob neal said:
OH, I would be happy to have an AIAW hall of honor at Werth or Gampel covering years 1974-1982 !! That would be great. Only 4 or 5 would probably qualify. Many Boneyarders think of UCONN Basketball starting with Geno & CD starting in 1985. Something during Geno's 3 predersessorwould be great IMO. BN
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The 4 or 5 that would qualify I think would include Cathy Bochain, Leigh Curl and Chris Gedney.
 
bob neal said:
I loved Cathy Bochain ( A great player in that era) but she was never an AIAW all American. I watched her games in the Old Greer Field house. Refereed several. They were several others under coaches Sandra Hamm, Wanda Flora, and Jean Balthaser that would deserved equal recognition including Dr. Leigh Curl, now a surgeon and team Doc for Baltimore Ravens. I think Cathy played for both Wandra Flora and Jean Balthaser. Bob Neal
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Thanks for the history lesson. Your "living memory" is a wonderful resource.
 
I know Geno/CD have established the 1st All-American criteria but the question might be was there a prior criteria? Different schools have different criteria as many New England University and their Hall of Fame's are littered with football "Yankee Conference" players vs. national representation.

I have no problem with the current criteria, however considering that UConn had 1 winning season prior to Geno, this candidate aside, are they really worthy? Mmm, not so much.
Now if you want to talk about "Alumni's of Honor" based on what they achieved after-100% in!!!
 
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Bascomfan said:
Yes perfect ! You hit the nail on the coffin! An AIAW wall of honor at the Werth facility.
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I am very curious about your expression 'you hit the nail on the coffin'. Is that a saying indigenous to a particular area? I have never heard it said, but then there are certainly many things of which I am unaware. Language fascinates me. It seems like it could be a mixed metaphor, or a malaphor. Please let me know when/where you first heard this. Thanks. :confused:
 
Bama fan said:
I am very curious about your expression 'you hit the nail on the coffin'. Is that a saying indigenous to a particular area? I have never heard it said, but then there are certainly many things of which I am unaware. Language fascinates me. It seems like it could be a mixed metaphor, or a malaphor. Please let me know when/where you first heard this. Thanks. :confused:
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It was all of the above. :eek::D
 
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Bascomfan said:
It means like "perfect idea". No harm intended with the expression.
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Please do not think I was being critical Your intent was clear, but my curiosity led me to ask where you first heard it used.
 
Bama fan said:
I am very curious about your expression 'you hit the nail on the coffin'. Is that a saying indigenous to a particular area? I have never heard it said, but then there are certainly many things of which I am unaware. Language fascinates me. It seems like it could be a mixed metaphor, or a malaphor. Please let me know when/where you first heard this. Thanks. :confused:
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I have heard it as "hit the nail on the head"...
 
Bama fan said:
I am very curious about your expression 'you hit the nail on the coffin'. Is that a saying indigenous to a particular area? I have never heard it said, but then there are certainly many things of which I am unaware. Language fascinates me. It seems like it could be a mixed metaphor, or a malaphor. Please let me know when/where you first heard this. Thanks. :confused:
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I believe the OP is combining two popular expressions:

To hit the nail on the head

To hit the final nail in the coffin.

Both have different connotations. When one "hits the nail on the head" it means essentially they have made the mark. They understand the goal. The "head" of a nail is the flat top part that sometimes is hard to hit on your first try unless you are a carpenter. One can "hit the nail on the head" when answering a question or just really understands what the situation is at hand ("Nurse really did a defensive number on that player on XYZ team. She really hit the nail on the head today"). To "hit the final nail in the coffin" is similar to the "icing on the cake" or "the cherry on top" essentially referring to whatever the person did has "sealed the deal". Usually in a more negative way ("Lou hit the final nail in the coffin with her dagger three at the end of regulation and sent XYZ team home with a loss")
 
Centerstream said:
I have heard it as "hit the nail on the head"...
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So have I heard that. Or drive the final nail in the coffin, but not combined in that unique way. It is like a blending of two different idioms sharing the common theme of nails. fascinating to me
 
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bob neal said:
OH, I would be happy to have an AIAW hall of honor at Werth or Gampel covering years 1974-1982 !! That would be great. Only 4 or 5 would probably qualify. Many Boneyarders think of UCON N Basketball starting with Geno & CD starting in 1985. Something during Geno's 3 predersessorwould be great IMO. BN
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That's a big YES
 
CBear01 said:
I believe the OP is combining two popular expressions:

To hit the nail on the head

To hit the final nail in the coffin.

Both have different connotations. When one "hits the nail on the head" it means essentially they have made the mark. They understand the goal. The "head" of a nail is the flat top part that sometimes is hard to hit on your first try unless you are a carpenter. One can "hit the nail on the head" when answering a question or just really understands what the situation is at hand ("Nurse really did a defensive number on that player on XYZ team. She really hit the nail on the head today"). To "hit the final nail in the coffin" is similar to the "icing on the cake" or "the cherry on top" essentially referring to whatever the person did has "sealed the deal". Usually in a more negative way ("Lou hit the final nail in the coffin with her dagger three at the end of regulation and sent XYZ team home with a loss")
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I agree completely with your premise. I just never heard the combined form, and wondered whether or not it was common somewhere with which I am unfamiliar. Thanks to everyone who has offered their suggestions. I am just too curious!
 
Yes, I think Cathy should be honored! She had great contributions pre Geno. Let’s give her recognition for that!
 
VA Huskie said:
Yes, I think Cathy should be honored! She had great contributions pre Geno. Let’s give her recognition for that!
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Yes yes and yes! Also Leigh Curl and Chris Gedney (who had a winning attitude and demanded serious playing from UCONN). These two ladies have been amazing after leaving Connecti cut ( Leigh working with the Baltimore Ravens and Gedney with the military) and they continue to support the UCONN women's basketball program to this day.
 
By the way she is also a great pharmacist! She was at the CVS at four corners in Storrs for quite a while and then was tabbed to run the pharmacy at the new Storrs Centre store. She is still there and has done a lot for me negotiating with the utilization review idiots at my insurance company so I could get my prescription covered.
 
Bama fan said:
So have I heard that. Or drive the final nail in the coffin, but not combined in that unique way. It is like a blending of two different idioms sharing the common theme of nails. fascinating to me
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One I seem to hear a lot is "I don't have a dog in the hunt." That combines "That dog won't hunt" with "I don't have a dog in the fight."

Yes, language is fascinating.
 
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