Coombs to UConn

[Vowelguy]

Why does Wikipedia insist that Geno is 6'1"?

Let me guess: you're a millenial.

 

[mhshuskies]

Not buying that MW would have to wait even 1 year for a starting spot at UCONN or ND. Not buying that she will demonstrate more "character" by coming to UCONN. Not buying that UCONN will struggle if MW doesn't come to UCONN.

AGREE. Her decision to go somewhere other than UCONN would not be due to lack of character. Players decisions are based on their own priorities and what their feel/perception of a program. If MW chose somewhere other than UCONN it would be mean that an NC and opportunity to gain the most improvement in her game for the next level were not as important as other factors. Read what Coombs said about the relationship she developed with the coaches at UCONN being a big part of her decision. It doesn't matter what future players commit to any other program, UCONN will continue to dominate!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Why does Wikipedia insist that Geno is 6'1"?

That must have been written by Bria Hartley.

I don't see Geno's height listed in his bio.

 

[MilfordHusky]

From everything I've read, Megan Walker is a person of very high character. That doesn't mean that she will come to UConn, however. In terms of playing time, Megan is good enough to get major minutes as a freshman. She may not start, but even the great Breanna Stewart, Maya Moore, and Diana Taurasi didn't start until injuries or graduation gave them the chance. Megan will be one heck of a player.

 

[Hope]

Let me guess: you're a millenial.

Okay wise guy. You've forced me to change my custom title. BTW, whatever happened to "sometimes y?". In addition, while you may know your vowels you might want to brush up on your consonants because it's "millennial."

 

[Hope]

That must have been written by Bria Hartley.

I don't see Geno's height listed in his bio.

Google "Geno Auriemma." Wikipedia will be on the left side of the page while on the right side you will see many photos of THE MAN:below the pics you will see his height listed.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Google "Geno Auriemma." Wikipedia will be on the left side of the page while on the right side you will see many photos of THE MAN:below the pics you will see his height listed.

on the Google search page that pops up its listed... but clicking on the "link" there which sends you to the Wikipedia page of him its not listed.

Thats a Google goof not a Wikipedia goof

 

[j66kicker]

That must have been written by Bria Hartley.

I don't see Geno's height listed in his bio.

She made you look

 

[Wally East]

Google "Geno Auriemma." Wikipedia will be on the left side of the page while on the right side you will see many photos of THE MAN:below the pics you will see his height listed.

I think Google might be pulling info from famousheights.net, which lists Geno's height at 6' 0.75".

 

[MilfordHusky]

Google "Geno Auriemma." Wikipedia will be on the left side of the page while on the right side you will see many photos of THE MAN:below the pics you will see his height listed.

Got it. Thanks. That's not on Wikipedia per se, but I agree that Geno has never been 6'1".

 

[BigBird]

Sounds like a great kid. Looking forward to seeing her play at UCONN. Good job by Geno and staff.

Just curious: Is her surname pronounced as "Kohms," or "Kooms?"

 

[VAMike23]

Got it. Thanks. That's not on Wikipedia per se, but I agree that Geno has never been 6'1".

In the spirit of "Fletch," I think Geno probably was 6'1" back in the 70s, when you included his hair

[this pic is from the 80s]

 

[NewCorn]

I think Google might be pulling info from famousheights.net, which lists Geno's height at 6' 0.75".

Thanks for the precision. Now we know that Bria Hartley is 5'11.075".

 

[MilfordHusky]

In the spirit of "Fletch," I think Geno probably was 6'1" back in the 70s, when you included his hair

[this pic is from the 80s]

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Coach when he was even younger (and apparently taller):

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Just curious: Is her surname pronounced as "Kohms," or "Kooms?"

I've heard it Kooms all but one time, and that was corrected during a game.

 

[BigBird]

I've heard it Kooms all but one time, and that was corrected during a game.

Thanks, Slu...