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I listened to the game and the post-game speeches, etc. on Uconn+. Does anyone know if the post-game video will be posted somewhere?
 
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I forgot to add congratulations to Geno and Chris on win #1217. Now let's finish the new 5 year contract and win 180 more games and set a record that will last forever. Again I say, put a statue of GENO and Chris at Gampel Arena while they are there. GO HUSKIES!!!!!!
 
Our shooting wasn't anything to feel great about and still a 44 point MOV.

Didn't FDU look better than the stats showed? By quarter they scored 14, 8, 8 and 11. They never looked overwhelmed and didn't let UConn's pressure bother them too much.

Jana. She has shown she has a big up side but not in this game. That poor girl just couldn't do anything right, in front of all those former players. She'll get over it.

So Geno and CD got the record. When I started rooting for UConn I had no idea that year in, year out the would hardly ever lose. For like the next 30 years. I root for other teams that lose a lot so UConn is the one team that (almost) always gives me the thrill of winning. Thanks to Geno, CD, the assistant coaches one and all, and the many players that have given their all over the years to get all those wins.
 
They pressed a bit more this game and got a number of steals and effectively choked off FDU's offense. But they also made a few mistakes that led to open 3s. They'll smooth this out once they get a bit more practice on it. This is just another element that Geno inserted tonight.
 
Didn’t think UConn played that well- is that possible when you win by more than 40? The shooting was off; maybe it was nerves. It’s early in the season, people are still learning the plays, I’d like more dribble penetration. Q should get more playing time too- I like her energy. No one played poorly, but they missed a lot of shots.
 
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Talking about the game seems a bit lame on a night like tonight. It certainly takes a backseat to history being made even though it was the reason that history was made. I would like to see less 3's and more drives to the basket. I guess the percentage from 3 will continue to rise and maybe my chagrin at all those deep shots will lessen accordingly. Ice keeps getting a lot of praise, but no one ever mentions her defense. It is way below average. Her opponent often gets open 3's, she is not great stopping penetration and when she is the help defender she is often a step or two late getting to a spot. I just would like to see her effort be equal on both ends.
 
I assume she is. My guess is she is blocked and on the floor next to Collier. Or is too short and is standing next to Stevens.
 
Geno inducted into the Old Goat's Hall of Fame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1,217 wins. Amazing!!!!!!!

As to the game, seeing the development of the tandem of Sarah and Ice. The high low game is only going to get better. They chemistry between Paige and Caitlin is there. The starting 5 is looking better all the time.

There is depth that is being developed. Very important. Jana will be fine. Had a bad game.

Azzi back on the court. She did fine, looked relaxed.
 
One last thought about Sarah: she's not quite as big and powerful as Aaliyah, though she's close. But her offensive arsenal just seems significantly more developed, and she's just a freshman.

Aaliyah worked at the midrange game and got really good at the 15 ft elbow jump shot. By her junior year she'd established this part of her game. And she got really good at driving the lane and the baseline.

Sarah already has those skills, the midrange game, the perimeter game, the drive down the lane. And she seems to be a better defender in some respects. She has really quick hands and gets steals and blocks in surprising ways.

I don't mean to diminish Aaliyah in any way, who was an awesome player and a very disciplined personality. She is admirable in all respects. Sarah is all those things too, and maybe a little more.
 
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the alumni are not allowed to attend games anymore with this group. They play horribly when the alumni come to a game, i.e. today and ND last year
 
Bone Dog said:
Is Paige in it?
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I wasn’t there when the picture was taken but she might be in the back row next to Paige Sauer. Megan Culmo is easy to spot in her white blouse. Directly behind Megan is a player with short brown hair and glasses who I think is Missy Rose. Directly behind Missy is blonde who could be Paige standing next to Sauer. The big question is who is behind Qadence’s Pom-Pom? I thought it might be some woman I saw wearing a scarf trying to photo bomb the picture. :rolleyes:
 
Total Team Defense was impressive;
45 Rebounds
12 Steals
3 Blocks
18 Forced Turnovers
Only committed 4 Fouls

Now that the record and all of the fanfare is in the past, this team will be able to relax a bit. Having that behind them, no longer having the pressure to impress while the alumni are in the building, just being able to play free and easy, I think the offense will flourish! It is almost like the hard part is now over; at least for the time being. I would not want any part of the Huskies in the Bahama Tournament - the Big Dawg’s Gonna Eat!
 
Hayven said:
the alumni are not allowed to attend games anymore with this group. They play horribly when the alumni come to a game, i.e. today and ND last year
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"Horribly"? A 44 point win doesn't do it for you? The shooting started poorly but picked up. 45% for the game and 32% from 3. Only 4 fouls and beat FDU in every quarter. 12 steals and only 6 TO. I don't see the problem. To me the only person who would say they didn't have a good game was Jana.
 
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