Fudd is down to UCLA and UConn

[Bama fan]

The UConn Dairy Bar was unique back in the day.

But all reminiscing aside, wherever you live in Connecticut, or New England, these days you’re within shouting distance of local farm-made ice cream.

I know this is blasphemy and the PC police will do their worst, but the UConn Dairy Bar just might be the most annoying, tired, trotted out line on the BY. Guaranteed to surface whenever a recruiting is the topic.
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There, I said it! Wow, what a relief! It was nice knowing everyone and thank you for all the fish.

Maybe the ice cream froze your brain.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Since there is a recurring dairy/ice cream side bar to this thread, I have to mention Young's Dairy near Beavercreek, OH (suburb of Dayton) where my brother lives. I've been there a few times on my visits, but I'm sure his family have been there hundreds of times over the years.

 

[Argonaut]

The UConn Dairy Bar was unique back in the day.

But all reminiscing aside, wherever you live in Connecticut, or New England, these days you’re within shouting distance of local farm-made ice cream. There’s nothing unique anymore about the UConn Dairy Bar.

I know this is blasphemy, and the PC police will do their worst, but the UConn Dairy Bar just might be the most annoying, tired, trotted out line on the BY. Guaranteed to surface whenever recruiting is the topic.
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There, I said it! Wow, what a relief! It was nice knowing everyone and thank you for all the fish.

I graduated from UConn in 2011 and the Dairy Bar was definitely a food highlight of my time in Storrs. Whenever I had visitors, I took them, and repeat visitors would always ask to go back. I've tried my fair share of ice creams across this great land (including collegiate offerings from Penn State and Clemson), but the DB definitely holds its ground amongst my favorite creameries.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

They are certainly talented with or without her. But there is certainly no such thing as having enough talent if you haven't won a title the prior year (or at least get to the Final Four and lose on a buzzer beater etc). While what UCONN has done recently is still terrific - if they have a chance to get better then it has to be done. It needs to be done.

Azzi Fudd is more than likely a superstar. Superstars impact the game more than just at their own position. There are other great teams out there as well. The current group of frosh - other than Paige-- are huge question marks even though we think they'll be fine. Next year's class is the same. Next year more than likely UCONN doesn't have the best center, or the best pf, or the best sg (they probably have the best pg next year). UCONN has been beaten up pretty good the past couple of years by elite teams. If the goal is to win a title and you don't have the very best at the other positions- then you NEED a potential superstar. UCONN NEEDS Azzi Fudd.

In addition, you see how younger players look up to superstars. Azzi Fudd will more-than-likely be a player that is looked up by many younger players. But with all that said -- the most important factor is that UCONN does not have truly great inside play. Thus they need to dominate in some big games vs elite teams in the backcourt. Azzi Fudd can help ensure that domination. Look at the game which Oklahoma and UCONN played in the finals in 2002. Neither Bird or Dt hit one single 3. In fact, DT's 1ts two years -of her 3 games in FF and Championship- two games she missed all her 3's. Bottomline is UCONN doesn't have enough until they win it all or start to at least rough up the other elite teams. It will be a lot harder to do without a potential superstar in Azzi Fudd. And her game fits the style UCONN loves to play. **That will make her better too!!!!!

Having Paige and Azzi will also make the others around them better, and CD's/Jamelle's coaching of the the "Bigs" we do have will make them GREAT!!! Combined with Geno's tactics, AWESOME!!!! Bring on the season.....

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Caldwell transferred, Drummer was injured and never really got to show what she could do, only Canada had a good career, yet she never learned how to shoot. I would say that class was overrated, but also looking at Jefferson vs Canada will tell you that if Fudd wants to develop then UConn not UCLA would be the place to go.

FANtastic bottom line!

 

[ConnecticutBB]

If Azzi does announce her decision tomorrow I can only hope she does it on eastern Standard time... the sooner the better.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

If Azzi does announce her decision tomorrow I can only hope she does it on eastern Standard time... the sooner the better.

The thought is it might be November 11, her birthday, not October 11.

 

[ConnecticutBB]

The thought is it might be November 11, her birthday, not October 11.

Oops...

 

[nwhoopfan]

The thought is it might be November 11, her birthday, not October 11.

Oops...

It's gonna be a long month.

 

[CL82]

But all reminiscing aside, wherever you live in Connecticut, or New England, these days you’re within shouting distance of local farm-made ice cream. There’s nothing unique anymore about the UConn Dairy Bar.

I know this is blasphemy, and the PC police will do their worst, but the UConn Dairy Bar just might be the most annoying, tired, trotted out line on the BY. Guaranteed to surface whenever recruiting is the topic.

 

[triaddukefan]

The UConn Dairy Bar was unique back in the day.

But all reminiscing aside, wherever you live in Connecticut, or New England, these days you’re within shouting distance of local farm-made ice cream. There’s nothing unique anymore about the UConn Dairy Bar.

I know this is blasphemy, and the PC police will do their worst, but the UConn Dairy Bar just might be the most annoying, tired, trotted out line on the BY. Guaranteed to surface whenever recruiting is the topic.

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There, I said it! Wow, what a relief! It was nice knowing everyone and thank you for all the fish.

Yeah.... I read all about it on this site alot. It's probably overrated...... but if any of yall wanna prove me wrong.... feel free to send down 3 pints of Butter Pecan and 2 pints of Chocolate for me to taste test.

 

[donalddoowop]

Yeah.... I read all about it on this site alot. It's probably overrated...... but if any of yall wanna prove me wrong.... feel free to send down 3 pints of Butter Pecan and 2 pints of Chocolate for me to taste test.

I'll never believe anything you say again. Anyone who likes Butter Pecan and Chocolate ice cream cannot be believed.

 

[Mdoggie]

It’s blue and white for Fudd

 

[MilfordHusky]

The thought is it might be November 11, her birthday, not October 11.

Yes, Azzi's birthday is the first day of the Early Signing Period. But I think we've heard recently that Azzi may decide/announce BEFORE the Early Signing Period. Azzi can still have a special day by signing on her birthday, even if she announces before that. I'm being patient until November 11, but we may hear something sooner.

 

[Carnac]

Yes, Azzi's birthday is the first day of the Early Signing Period. But I think we've heard recently that Azzi may decide/announce BEFORE the Early Signing Period. Azzi can still have a special day by signing on her birthday, even if she announces before that. I'm being patient until November 11, but we may hear something sooner.

I'm surprised we got her final list. Her camp is air tight. No leaks. No news from "anonymous" sources during the summer. nothing. An occasional picture on instagram, but that's it. I'm not looking for any more releases from her camp until she decides to announce her verbal commitment. She's not boastful or seeks attention. All the schools that believed they were in the running for her, held a scholarship open for her. Her recent reveal allows them to use that scholarship on another recruit.

Only one other player in the top 60 in her class is still uncommitted (#37 Jillian Hollingshead 6'4" F from Georgia). A total of 7 top 100 players remain uncommitted. Each day that goes by puts us closer to her reveal day which could come at any time. Until then, as you say.....all we can do is be patient.

 

[donalddoowop]

I'd feel a lot better if I could feel confident.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

If she came to UConn it would forever be...wabbit season.

Not duck season, nor baseball season, but BASKETBALL season!!!!

 

[The CDR-Ret]

The UConn Dairy Bar was unique back in the day.

But all reminiscing aside, wherever you live in Connecticut, or New England, these days you’re within shouting distance of local farm-made ice cream. There’s nothing unique anymore about the UConn Dairy Bar.

I know this is blasphemy, and the PC police will do their worst, but the UConn Dairy Bar just might be the most annoying, tired, trotted out line on the BY. Guaranteed to surface whenever recruiting is the topic.

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There, I said it! Wow, what a relief! It was nice knowing everyone and thank you for all the fish.

Hopefully, you are not posting from "the restaurant at the end of the Universe...."

 

[JordyG]

Yes, Azzi's birthday is the first day of the Early Signing Period. But I think we've heard recently that Azzi may decide/announce BEFORE the Early Signing Period. Azzi can still have a special day by signing on her birthday, even if she announces before that. I'm being patient until November 11, but we may hear something sooner.

That's what I'm thinking.

 

[Dove]

I'll never believe anything you say again. Anyone who likes Butter Pecan and Chocolate ice cream cannot be believed.

If they wrote "butter pecan and maple walnut" then I would hope the nursing home cancelled their computer time.

 

[Carnac]

That's what I'm thinking.

Not speaking as Carnac, but speaking and thinking as a random fan, I have a feeling she’s coming to UConn, for lots different reasons.

 

[victor64]

Not speaking as Carnac, but speaking and thinking as a random fan, I have a feeling she’s coming to UConn, for lots different reasons.

Which are?

 

[Bascomfan]

Which are?

Wants to honor the memory of Kobe's daughter who wanted to play at Uconn , closer to home, UCLA's coach will not push her as much, will play with Paige for 3 years.

 

[Carnac]

Which are?

1. Geno and his coaching staff. I could stop here!!

2. Paige Bueckers. She gets to play with her BFF for 3 years. I think the two of them together can win at least 2 NCAA championships in that time. It's very possible they will never have the opportunity to play together again (except maybe on the USA team) after college, IF....she comes to UConn. Something to think about.

3. The history and tradition of UCONN. She may want to be part of that history, and create her own "legacy" there. Who knows, she may want to challenge UConn's all-time leading scorer Maya Moore's total of 3,036 career points, or see how close she can get to it. At some point, she'll get to meet and talk to many of the former UConn legends who regularly come back to the campus for various school and team events, Sue Bird and HOF inductee Rebecca Lobo being among them. They visit the campus often.

4. Storrs is a lot closer to Virginia that Westwood. From Virginia, UCLA is 2,572 miles by air ( a 5 hr direct flight). Storrs is only 385 miles (6 hr 45 min by car per Mapquest). A significant cost savings if her parents/family want to see her play regularly at Gampel. A quick trip home to Arlington, Va for the weekend to combat home sickness and cabin fever can be made more often and much cheaper from Hartford to Ronald Reagan Int'l, 5 miles from her home.

5. She'll be surrounded with better players (supporting cast) at UConn than at UCLA. She'll also play in front of LARGER crowds at Gampel that in Pauley Pavilion. Women's basketball has never been supported here in So. Cal as in other parts of the country. USC draws smaller crowds than UCLA. Both men's teams draw decent crowds, but nothing like Duke, Kentucky or Syracuse etc. Those fans are "rabid". Our fans are just fans.

6. National exposure. She'll get more exposure at UConn than at UCLA. I live in Los Angeles. I've seen EVERY UConn game on TV here for years. That means they were/are seen NATIONALLY via ESPN, CBS Sports network, Fox Sports Net, and SNY. UCLA women's game's ARE NOT available nationally unless you subscribe to the Pac12 Network (if your carrier offers it). I can't get their home games here unless I subscribe to the Pac12 Network, which I have not. UCLA is a beautiful campus, and the education one receives there is exceptional. BUT.................It's NOT UConn. There is NO WAY she can (I believe) reach her full potential in Westwood. Geno will not allow her to cheat her potential!! She needs to come to "THE FACTORY", where champions (on and off the court) have continuously been turned out and coveted by the business and professional sports world since 1985.

7. She'll NEVER at any point in her college career be sorry (not saying she will) she chose UConn over UCLA!!

I wrote this before I saw Bascomfan's post, but we are pretty much on the same Paige. I kept getting interrupted (I'm baby sitting a very active and busy 11 month old) while I was composing my draft.

 

[Scud49]

Anticipating what she desires to aspire to, I think going to UCLA would be akin to a self imposed exile to Siberia from a basketball standpoint.

 

[Carnac]

Anticipating what she desires to aspire to, I think going to UCLA would be akin to a self imposed exile to Siberia from a basketball standpoint.

Admittedly, I'm guessing here, but some things I mentioned are an easy reach.

 

[Figurehead]

1. Geno and his coaching staff. I could stop here!!

2. Paige Bueckers. She gets to play with her BFF for 3 years. I think the two of them together can win at least 2 NCAA championships in that time.

3. The history and tradition of UCONN. She may want to be part of that history, and create her own "legacy" there. Who knows, she may want to challenge Maya Moore's all time leading scoring total of 3,036 career points, or see how close she can get to it. At some point, she'll get to meet and talk to many of the former UConn legends who regularly come back to the campus for various school and team events, Sue Bird being among them. She visits the campus often.

4. Storrs is a lot closer to Virginia that Westwood. From Virginia, UCLA is 2,572 miles by air (approx 5 hr direct flight). Storrs is only 385 miles (6 hr 45 min by car per Mapquest). A significant cost savings if her parents/family want to see her play regularly at Gampel.

5. She'll be surrounded with better players (supporting cast) at UConn than at UCLA. She'll also play in front of LARGER crowds at Gampel that in Pauley Pavilion. Women's basketball has never been supported here in So. Cal as in other parts of the country. USC draws smaller crowds than UCLA. Both men's draw decent crowds, but nothing like Duke, Kentucky or Syracuse etc. Those fans are "rabid". Our fans are just fans.

6. National exposure. She'll get more exposure at UConn than at UCLA. I live in Los Angeles. I've seen EVERY UConn game on TV here for years. That means they were/are seen NATIONALLY via ESPN, CBS Sports network, Fox Sports Net, and SNY. UCLA women's game's ARE NOT available nationally unless you subscribe to the Pac12 Network (if your carrier offers it). I can't get their home games here unless I subscribe to the Pac12 Network, which I have not. UCLA is a beautiful campus, and the education one receives there is exceptional. BUT.................It's NOT UConn. There is NO WAY she can (I believe) reach her full potential in Westwood. Geno will not allow her to cheat her potential!! She needs to come to "THE FACTORY", where champions (on and off the court) have continuously been turned out and coveted by the business and professional sports world since 1985.

7. She'll NEVER at any point in her college career be sorry she chose UConn over UCLA!!

I wrote this before I saw Bascomfan's post, but we are pretty much on the same Paige. I kept getting interrupted (I'm baby sitting a very active and busy 11 month old) while I was composing my draft.

Written by a loyal fan no doubt. I don't have a dog in this fight either way

So the national exposure point is the most interesting here. I wonder how limited Ionescu was at Oregon.

 

[Skeets]

1. Geno and his coaching staff. I could stop here!!

2. Paige Bueckers. She gets to play with her BFF for 3 years. I think the two of them together can win at least 2 NCAA championships in that time.

3. The history and tradition of UCONN. She may want to be part of that history, and create her own "legacy" there. Who knows, she may want to challenge Maya Moore's all time leading scoring total of 3,036 career points, or see how close she can get to it. At some point, she'll get to meet and talk to many of the former UConn legends who regularly come back to the campus for various school and team events, Sue Bird being among them. She visits the campus often.

4. Storrs is a lot closer to Virginia that Westwood. From Virginia, UCLA is 2,572 miles by air (approx 5 hr direct flight). Storrs is only 385 miles (6 hr 45 min by car per Mapquest). A significant cost savings if her parents/family want to see her play regularly at Gampel.

5. She'll be surrounded with better players (supporting cast) at UConn than at UCLA. She'll also play in front of LARGER crowds at Gampel that in Pauley Pavilion. Women's basketball has never been supported here in So. Cal as in other parts of the country. USC draws smaller crowds than UCLA. Both men's draw decent crowds, but nothing like Duke, Kentucky or Syracuse etc. Those fans are "rabid". Our fans are just fans.

6. National exposure. She'll get more exposure at UConn than at UCLA. I live in Los Angeles. I've seen EVERY UConn game on TV here for years. That means they were/are seen NATIONALLY via ESPN, CBS Sports network, Fox Sports Net, and SNY. UCLA women's game's ARE NOT available nationally unless you subscribe to the Pac12 Network (if your carrier offers it). I can't get their home games here unless I subscribe to the Pac12 Network, which I have not. UCLA is a beautiful campus, and the education one receives there is exceptional. BUT.................It's NOT UConn. There is NO WAY she can (I believe) reach her full potential in Westwood. Geno will not allow her to cheat her potential!! She needs to come to "THE FACTORY", where champions (on and off the court) have continuously been turned out and coveted by the business and professional sports world since 1985.

7. She'll NEVER at any point in her college career be sorry she chose UConn over UCLA!!

I wrote this before I saw Bascomfan's post, but we are pretty much on the same Paige. I kept getting interrupted (I'm baby sitting a very active and busy 11 month old) while I was composing my draft.

The all knowing Carnac hit on all the majors points. If it's not Uconn, her reasoning would be very interesting. Of course, it's her decision. So, let her decide.

 

[Carnac]

The all knowing Carnac hit on all the majors points. If it's not Uconn, her reasoning would be very interesting. Of course, it's her decision. So, let her decide.

Absolutely!!!!! All of her fans want her to be happy and successful where ever she goes. To quote an old Schlitz beer commercial: "You only go around once in life, so grab for all the gusto you can." There are no "do overs."

 

[triaddukefan]

I'll never believe anything you say again. Anyone who likes Butter Pecan and Chocolate ice cream cannot be believed.