Geno and the Bodyguard

[DobbsRover2]

In the nj.com article about the UConn-Rutgers rivalry visited from Nan's links, they mention that Geno has a bodyguard for the games at the RAC. Does anyone know whether this is unique to his Rutgers visits or are there other venues where the arena staff feel he needs some protection?

 

[phil sampieri]

In the nj.com article about the UConn-Rutgers rivalry visited from Nan's links, they mention that Geno has a bodyguard for the games at the RAC. Does anyone know whether this is unique to his Rutgers visits or are there other venues where the arena staff feel he needs some protection?

A few years back someone in the crowd said something derogitory about his mother and Geno went off on some of the Rutgers fans. a bit later he nebtioned that the gentleman who walks to and from the lockerroom to protect him had cancer but licked it. He actually had him speak after one of the games

 

[boontonbomber]

given the average age of fans of women's basketball, i can't imagine any of the coaches are much threatened.

 

[Icebear]

Because in Texas they are armed and in NJ they are connected.

 

[grizz36]

Because in Texas they are armed and in NJ they are connected.

To what? 115 VAC?

 

[DobbsRover2]

Well, I couldn't find anything about Geno's bodyguard, but apparently Pat Summitt had kind of a full-time bodyguard, which I can understand.

 

[Icebear]

To what? 115 VAC?

Ask Tony.

 

[pap49cba]

Wasn't this the title of a movie some years back?

 

[Geno-ista]

given the average age of fans of women's basketball, i can't imagine any of the coaches are much threatened.

I was in the RAC when Epiph Prince lit us up and beat us with Renee Montgomery. Many of The fans at that game were vulgar mouthed and it really wasn't very pleasant. It only takes one wack job. I will also say that I've befriended many nice Rutgers fans as well. But that was rough down there- at least that game was!

 

[CamrnCrz1974]

The economy is doing better than we think. There is stiff competition for employment.

The Duke grads who cannot get the fancy restaurant jobs have been doing security for Geno...

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Please. His "bodyguard" is the RU arena security staff that walks him - and every other visiting coach - on / off the floor. One walks Vivian off as well.

The same thing occurs at many arenas. At football games, it is often an (armed) officer). At WBB games, not so often.

Likewise at many arenas, you will see someone sitting sideways to the bench behind the bench watching for some mad / inflamed fan to make a flying leap or throw a bottle or something.

Sometimes I just laugh, sometimes I think there are enough wacko's to do anything.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Knight... Geno has a very personal relationship with this guy. bodyguard/RAC security etc. they are cool

 

[BRS24]

Medley Provides Geno With Plenty of Security at Rutgers

http://blog.ctnews.com/elliott/2009/03/02/medley-provides-geno-with-plenty-of-security-at-rutgers/

 

[BRS24]

Geno calling Bruce into the interview:

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/geno-auriemma-geno-and-bruce-video-rkgKgu8JZ54-4445-8.html

 

[Phil]

Geno calling Bruce into the interview:

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/geno-auriemma-geno-and-bruce-video-rkgKgu8JZ54-4445-8.html

Thanks for finding that.

 

[Icebear]

Awesome piece and a great relationship with a guy who understands the nature of the business and appreciates the things he recognizes in Geno.

 

[DobbsRover2]

Geno calling Bruce into the interview:

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/geno-auriemma-geno-and-bruce-video-rkgKgu8JZ54-4445-8.html

Yes, great job in tracking these down. I should have looked under security guard instead of the body guard term used in the recent article. Looks like Geno is in good hands.

 

[huskybill]

In the nj.com article about the UConn-Rutgers rivalry visited from Nan's links, they mention that Geno has a bodyguard for the games at the RAC. Does anyone know whether this is unique to his Rutgers visits or are there other venues where the arena staff feel he needs some protection?

Yes, at UConn whenever he goes near a Boneyard member!

 

[Fiftyish]

Medley Provides Geno With Plenty of Security at Rutgers

http://blog.ctnews.com/elliott/2009/03/02/medley-provides-geno-with-plenty-of-security-at-rutgers/

The definitive piece on the perception of Geno using a "bodyguard" Thanks for posting.