Fudd

[oldude]

For all those expressing concerns about the Fudds drive from Fairfax, VA to Storrs, CT, I would point out that they can drive to BWI, catch a short flight (1 hr & 10 min) to Bradley International on Southwest Airlines for $84.

Just sayin......

 

[bluedevil]

Yes there will be tons of transfers.

hopefully only pounds of transfers from Uconn..

 

[hoopsfan22]

For all those expressing concerns about the Fudds drive from Fairfax, VA to Storrs, CT, I would point out that they can drive to BWI, catch a short flight (1 hr & 10 min) to Bradley International on Southwest Airlines for $84.

Just sayin......

Wow that's pretty cheap. That's a no-brainer versus driving IMO. I once did the LGA-PIT flight. Little over an hour in the air for $150 versus driving eight hours.

 

[donalddoowop]

Yes, the drive can be difficult. But there is the view of 11 National Championship banners once you get there. A view that Maryland, and every other program, can't offer.

True, Jonathan, but, I believe today's players are more interested in future NC than those in the past. Well, some of them anyway. Although, since 2000, four years is the longest UConn has gone without winning a NC. Four years have gone by. So, what do you think? Will UConn end their four year drought this season? I really hope so.

 

[oldude]

True, Jonathan, but, I believe today's players are more interested in future NC than those in the past. Well, some of them anyway. Although, since 2000, four years is the longest UConn has gone without winning a NC. Four years have gone by. So, what do you think? Will UConn end their four year drought this season? I really hope so.

At UConn, 4 years without a national championship seems like an eternity. For what it’s worth, relative to the other schools Azzi is reportedly considering, it has been 15 seasons since MD won its national championship and neither UCLA or Louisville has ever won a National championship.

 

[Plebe]

At UConn, 4 years without a national championship seems like an eternity. For what it’s worth, relative to the other schools Azzi is reportedly considering, it has been 15 seasons since MD won its national championship and neither UCLA or Louisville has ever won a National championship.

UCLA did win the national title in 1978, in the AIAW era, beating none other than Maryland in the championship game.

Fun SI article on the title game: NO. 1 FOR THE WIZARDESS OF WESTWOOD

Fun news clip of a game earlier in the 1978 season when Maryland beat UCLA at home:

 

[oldude]

UCLA did win the national title in 1978, in the AIAW era, beating none other than Maryland in the championship game.

Fun SI article on the title game: NO. 1 FOR THE WIZARDESS OF WESTWOOD

Fun news clip of a game earlier in the 1978 season when Maryland beat UCLA at home:

Thanks for setting me straight. Serves me right for only checking on “NCAA” Women’s Champions.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

UCLA did win the national title in 1978, in the AIAW era, beating none other than Maryland in the championship game.

Fun SI article on the title game: NO. 1 FOR THE WIZARDESS OF WESTWOOD

Fun news clip of a game earlier in the 1978 season when Maryland beat UCLA at home:

I actually remember that year. In the regular season, UCLA played Maryland at historic Cole Field House in front of 12,000 fans. It was the first game of a doubleheader with the men team playing that night. That was a great value.

 

[bluedevil]

True, Jonathan, but, I believe today's players are more interested in future NC than those in the past. Well, some of them anyway. Although, since 2000, four years is the longest UConn has gone without winning a NC. Four years have gone by. So, what do you think? Will UConn end their four year drought this season? I really hope so.

Of course we Uconn fans want a title every year but is it realistic anymore. For example Patriot fans want the same think but they will be lucky to win 6 games this year. And the Yankees..well you get the gist. Getting to the final 4 should be the realistic goal..Don't hate me for my opinion. I love watching our ladies win!

 

[DefenseBB]

Of course we Uconn fans want a title every year but is it realistic anymore. For example Patriot fans want the same think but they will be lucky to win 6 games this year. And the Yankees..well you get the gist. Getting to the final 4 should be the realistic goal..Don't hate me for my opinion. I love watching our ladies win!

We won’t hate you for this opinion but we can still hate you for other reasons, right?

 

[CocoHusky]

Of course we Uconn fans want a title every year but is it realistic anymore. For example Patriot fans want the same think but they will be lucky to win 6 games this year. And the Yankees..well you get the gist. Getting to the final 4 should be the realistic goal.. Don't hate me for my opinion. I love watching our ladies win!

Not for this UCONN WBB fan. Until Geno retires and/or UCONN stops getting the #1 ranked player in the recruiting classes, Championships will remain my expectation.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

At UConn, 4 years without a national championship seems like an eternity. For what it’s worth, relative to the other schools Azzi is reportedly considering, it has been 15 seasons since MD won its national championship and neither UCLA or Louisville has ever won a National championship.

And that could be reason enough for her to decide on UCLA. That's not my hope of course, but leading a school who has never done it could be a bigger challenge.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

I actually remember that year. In the regular season, UCLA played Maryland at historic Cole Field House in front of 12,000 fans. It was the first game of a doubleheader with the men team playing that night. That was a great value.

Yes, and the great Ann Meyers (Dave's sister) led the team to victory with nearly a quad double.

 

[visitingcock]

Not for this UCONN WBB fan. Until Geno retires and/or UCONN stops getting the #1 ranked player in the recruiting classes Championships will remain my expectation.

From a high, second level program

Final Fours are my realistic expectation for about the next six years. (Perhaps "reasonable" rather than "realistic".)

Championships are my not-too-unrealistic expectations.

 

[oldude]

And that could be reason enough for her to decide on UCLA. That's not my hope of course, but leading a school who has never done it could be a bigger challenge.

As has been pointed out to me, UCLA WBB did win a national championship back in the old AIAW days. But if Azzi really wants a challenge, she could go to East Carolina, Pepperdine or perhaps SW Missouri St.

 

[JordyG]

And that could be reason enough for her to decide on UCLA. That's not my hope of course, but leading a school who has never done it could be a bigger challenge.

After Caitlin Clark misses out on making the NCAA's for four years get back to me on that.

 

[AFJ]

So are you saying that the current lineup is better than the TASS teams? UConn in 2000 had more talent than the current team.

UCONN in 2002 had more talent than any other college team, EVER! Even the 2000 team.

 

[donalddoowop]

UCONN in 2002 had more talent than any other college team, EVER! Even the 2000 team.

Next season's team will put an end to that speculation. It will be the best UConn team EVER! That is, until the following season when Brady arrives.

 

[bluedevil]

UCONN in 2002 had more talent than any other college team, EVER! Even the 2000 team.

I don't know about that..have you seen the picture of that 1900 team? Fierce.

 

[Scud49]

Next season's team will put an end to that speculation. It will be the best UConn team EVER! That is, until the following season when Brady arrives.

Tom? He's doing rather well down in Tampa these days. Oh wait, never mind.

 

[DefenseBB]

After Caitlin Clark misses out on making the NCAA's for four years get back to me on that.

Wait, I am confused, are you saying Iowa won't even make the NCAAT or win a title? Iowa will make the NCAAT all 4/5 years that she's at Iowa, doubtful she makes it to the Elite 8 never mind a Final Four or a title game.

 

[Scot-e]

Just doing my part to get the 100th Fudd thread to 200 replies.

 

[Carnac]

For all those expressing concerns about the Fudds drive from Fairfax, VA to Storrs, CT, I would point out that they can drive to BWI, catch a short flight (1 hr & 10 min) to Bradley International on Southwest Airlines for $84.

Just sayin......

One more reason to come to UConn.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Wait, I am confused, are you saying Iowa won't even make the NCAAT or win a title? Iowa will make the NCAAT all 4/5 years that she's at Iowa, doubtful she makes it to the Elite 8 never mind a Final Four or a title game.

I agree.

 

[Carnac]

True, Jonathan, but, I believe today's players are more interested in future NC than those in the past. Well, some of them anyway. Although, since 2000, four years is the longest UConn has gone without winning a NC. Four years have gone by. So, what do you think? Will UConn end their four year drought this season? I really hope so.

Does anyone here think UConn will go another four years without winning at least one NC? If so, stand and be counted. Homerism aside, I think this team with the addition of next year's recruits can win a minimum of 2 NC's. All of the other top seven programs (that have a real/legitimate chance of winning a NC) in the country are bringing in top 30 ranked players. The gap between UConn and everyone else has closed significantly as evidenced by last year's play.

I was very interested in the outcome of last year's tournament. South Carolina, Oregon, Baylor, UConn Louisville, Maryland and Stanford all had their eyes on the prize. This year's tournament should be even more exciting. At least we know that there will be one.......................so says NCAA tournament officials. I don't believe (at this time) there will be a clear cut favorite going in.