Fudd

[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.

 

[Jim R]

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.

I'll take the over

 

[JordyG]

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.

You're right. In that weak Big 10 (small 14?) she may make the tourney. Sweet 16? I don't think so. E8? I'll take that bet. FF? In Iowa's wildest dreams. Championship? Not a chance.

 

[DefenseBB]

You're right. In that weak Big 10 (small 14?) she may make the tourney. Sweet 16? I don't think so. E8? I'll take that bet. FF? In Iowa's wildest dreams. Championship? Not a chance.

Elite 8 is ever so slight but then again look at some of the teams that have made it over the past few years. While the Big 10 Elite are not up to snuff with UConn, Baylor, SC or Louisville/NC State, the depth of the Big 10 is better than probably all but the PAC12. Again, none of the Big 10 is really a top 8 team (with Maryland always over rated) but the top 8 teams all could make a case for 9-22 rankings.
Just sayin...

 

[Plebe]

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

Not sure what prompted the sharp turn to Iowa, but I'm sure that few predicted in 2015 that the Hawkeyes would be an Elite 8 team four years later, led by a NPOY candidate who had been ranked #80 by ESPN coming out of high school.

Many did predict after that season's losses to graduation that Iowa might miss the tournament in 2020. Instead, all they did was earn a likely #4 seed. And this time they were led by a different B10 player of the year who'd ranked only #97 coming out of high school.

Given how they've been making a mockery of the expectations the last couple seasons, I'm sure the Hawkeye faithful and Caitlin alike are quite fine with your calling them DOA.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

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

Huh? What does Caitlin Clark have to do with this discussion?

 

[Sam.the.Man]

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.

Yes, my next post (which you read) acknowledged UCLA's AIAW championship! You also have clearly missed my point about a challenge for Fudd. As was post in another thread here, UCLA has already signed three top ranked international players, so your attempt at comparing them to the likes of East Carolina, Pepperdine or perhaps SW Missouri St. is utterly ridiculous.

 

[oldude]

Not sure what prompted the sharp turn to Iowa, but I'm sure that few predicted in 2015 that the Hawkeyes would be an Elite 8 team four years later, led by a NPOY candidate who had been ranked #80 by ESPN coming out of high school.

Many did predict after that season's losses to graduation that Iowa might miss the tournament in 2020. Instead, all they did was earn a likely #4 seed. And this time they were led by a different B10 player of the year who'd ranked only #97 coming out of high school.

Given how they've been making a mockery of the expectations the last couple seasons, I'm sure the Hawkeye faithful and Caitlin alike are quite fine with your calling them DOA.

While her name is not mentioned in the same sentence with the likes of Geno, Tara, Kim, Dawn, Vic and others, Lisa Bluder is an outstanding WBB Coach, who consistently takes second tier recruits and builds them into tough, competitive teams. IMO Bluder is the most underrated coach in WBB.

 

[oldude]

Yes, my next post (which you read) acknowledged UCLA's AIAW championship! You also have clearly missed my point about a challenge for Fudd. As was post in another thread here, UCLA has already signed three top ranked international players, so your attempt at comparing them to the likes of East Carolina, Pepperdine or perhaps SW Missouri St. is utterly ridiculous.

Perhaps it wasn’t clear to you that my reference to playing at 3 lesser schools was said in jest. Here is my point. There is no college in the country that would challenge Azzi like UConn. Geno and his staff have always been committed to relentlessly pushing players to achieve their potential, something that has been born out over 30+ seasons.

Cori Close has done a good job at UCLA. But her track record of developing players pales in comparison to Geno, and even if Azzi ends up in Westwood, I don’t see a championship in UCLA’s future.

 

[Sam.the.Man]

Perhaps it wasn’t clear to you that my reference to playing at 3 lesser schools was said in jest. Here is my point. There is no college in the country that would challenge Azzi like UConn. Geno and his staff have always been committed to relentlessly pushing players to achieve their potential, something that has been born out over 30+ seasons.

Cori Close has done a good job at UCLA. But her track record of developing players pales in comparison to Geno, and even if Azzi ends up in Westwood, I don’t see a championship in UCLA’s future.

When people write something in "jest", it is more than appropriate to use a smilie face. Otherwise words are generally taken as written. Please don't misunderstand my position, I want every outstanding player to come to UConn including Fudd. However, I can certainly understand why she might decide on UCLA. As you've alluded, Cori Close is a good coach and I just think she needs more talented players to gain more respect. No one is better than Geno ... past, present or future. But, as previously stated, UCLA has signed three reportedly highly rated international players and with Fudd they could be a force to be reckon with. No one can say with any validity whether a championship is in UCLA's future or not. Just like it seemed impossible that out of the last four years UConn would not win a NC. Last year's team was a dud, but I strongly believed the Huskies would win at least two based on the talent and experience. Things just don't always work out as one assumes.

 

[donalddoowop]

Perhaps it wasn’t clear to you that my reference to playing at 3 lesser schools was said in jest. Here is my point. There is no college in the country that would challenge Azzi like UConn. Geno and his staff have always been committed to relentlessly pushing players to achieve their potential, something that has been born out over 30+ seasons.

Cori Close has done a good job at UCLA. But her track record of developing players pales in comparison to Geno, and even if Azzi ends up in Westwood, I don’t see a championship in UCLA’s future.

Pales not only to Geno.