CBS Sports Extended Coverage of UConn vs OK

[MJL243]

Good news from WNBA.com:

"As part of its game coverage, CBS Sports Network will showcase all post-game ceremonies immediately following a UConn victory.
Immediately following UConn-Oklahoma, CBS Sports Network will air a live edition of WE NEED TO TALK with panelists Dana Jacobson, Dara Torres, Andrea Kremer and former UConn All-American Swin Cash. The special live edition of the show will feature interviews and more post-game reactions."

Geno Auriemma Goes for 1000th Career Win Tuesday on CBS Sports Network as Part of Featured Lineup of Women in Sports Programming - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA

 

[HoopsFan21]

Well I am shocked and thankful.

 

[JordyG]

Yip yeah!

 

[DefenseBB]

Dara Torres? Why is a former swimmer on this panel? I am not convinced she brings anything of substance to this discussion. In fact, knowing a bit of her, she’s a complete loner and knows nothing of team concepts. She’s an Olympic Swimming name whose depth of basketball is less than my 9 year old neighbor. Seriously, no one else more qualified was available??? I will hope SNY will figure something out.

 

[eebmg]

Clearly, they want exposure for their show "WE NEED TO TALK". I imagine they will greatly defer to Swin for post game analysis and perspective. SNY will probably put something together (along with strong Kia features) in front of the 12/22 game against Duquesne.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Mojo gods: we did not do this. Curse the broadcaster, not the Huskies ...okay?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Debbie Antonelli: I'm going to count the number of times she brings up ACC/SEC ....

 

[winlots]

Well I am shocked and thankful.

HOOPS: Shocked? C'mon Man, no mystery - obviously they read the BONEYARD at cbssn ( :

 

[CL82]

Why not Torres?

I expect her to talk about longevity and the effort it takes to maintain excellence over decades.

 

[donalddoowop]

HOOPS: Shocked? C'mon Man, no mystery - obviously they read the BONEYARD at cbssn ( :

Well, I did post that plans were being made. Give me ALL the credit.

 

[Dabber]

Dara Torres? Why is a former swimmer on this panel? I am not convinced she brings anything of substance to this discussion. In fact, knowing a bit of her, she’s a complete loner and knows nothing of team concepts. She’s an Olympic Swimming name whose depth of basketball is less than my 9 year old neighbor. Seriously, no one else more qualified was available??? I will hope SNY will figure something out.

She is part of their permanent "We Need To Talk" panel - an ongoing program on CBS-Spots, so doubt they would go so far as to replace her for that one time.

 

[huskeynut]

Debbie Antonelli: I'm going to count the number of times she brings up ACC/SEC ....

Debbie will probably tell us how the UConn offense should run.

 

[DefenseBB]

Why not Torres?

I expect her to talk about longevity and the effort it takes to maintain excellence over decades.

And the hint of performance enhancers possibly...

 

[Carnac]

Good news from WNBA.com:

"As part of its game coverage, CBS Sports Network will showcase all post-game ceremonies immediately following a UConn victory.
Immediately following UConn-Oklahoma, CBS Sports Network will air a live edition of WE NEED TO TALK with panelists Dana Jacobson, Dara Torres, Andrea Kremer and former UConn All-American Swin Cash. The special live edition of the show will feature interviews and more post-game reactions."

Geno Auriemma Goes for 1000th Career Win Tuesday on CBS Sports Network as Part of Featured Lineup of Women in Sports Programming - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA

Well hallelujah, somebody at CBS Sports got a wake up call (or an epiphany). You think someone there read some of our posts and comments here in the yard? This is the best news I heard all week. Thanks MJL243, and thank you CBS. I'm glad someone at CBS Sports decided to give this history making game the coverage it deserves.

After thought - It won't happen, but wouldn't it dash a lot of post game programming and celebration if UConn lost this game? The players understand the significance of this game, add to that, they know that a lot of Geno's former players and assistants, along with many of his coaching peers (friends) will be in attendance.
They've (UConn & Mohegan Sun Arena) had 10 days to make plans for this monumental occasion. They will get it right. There's no way UConn loses this game.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Dara Torres? Why is a former swimmer on this panel? I am not convinced she brings anything of substance to this discussion. In fact, knowing a bit of her, she’s a complete loner and knows nothing of team concepts. She’s an Olympic Swimming name whose depth of basketball is less than my 9 year old neighbor. Seriously, no one else more qualified was available??? I will hope SNY will figure something out.

I can see you are the kind that will find something positive, if one looks for it, in any posting.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Why not Torres?

I expect her to talk about longevity and the effort it takes to maintain excellence over decades.

That sure ain't the Pedro I knew in Puerto Rico. He wasn't that blond!

 

[BroadwayVa]

Debbie Antonelli: I'm going to count the number of times she brings up ACC/SEC ....

Where did she play in college?? Maybe she has a Uconn fixation due to her formative education.

 

[huskeynut]

Where did she play in college?? Maybe she has a Uconn fixation due to her formative education.

NC State under Kay Yow.

 

[Geew1992]

Elm City to Eagleville: A closer look at some numbers as UConn's Auriemma goes after win No. 1,000

 

[Phil]

Must read!

 

[BroadwayVa]

NC State under Kay Yow.

I knew she played in NC or SC somewhere---Thanks for the information.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Elm City to Eagleville: A closer look at some numbers as UConn's Auriemma goes after win No. 1,000

So many of those stats are mind boggling, but this one has my attention today: "As impressive as those numbers are, a win on Tuesday would mean Auriemma needed 101 games to go from 900 to 1,000 wins."

 

[Geew1992]

So many of those stats are mind boggling, but this one has my attention today: "As impressive as those numbers are, a win on Tuesday would mean Auriemma needed 101 games to go from 900 to 1,000 wins."

Really makes no sense. He truly is the GOAT

 

[HGN]

Elm City to Eagleville: A closer look at some numbers as UConn's Auriemma goes after win No. 1,000

Great article.....

 

[Zanzman]

Reading the lists makes me think if I wasn’t. UCONN fan I would hate them a lot .