Geno Espn article

[my2cents]

https://deadspin.com/5895516/geno-auriemma-mr-womens-basketball

I still love this article.

I agree, it integrates Geno's personality with a greater emphasis on basketball.
Doesn't hurt that Pat Jordan has always been a great sports writer.

 

[Bigboote]

What a fantastic read!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Anyone know who the player was that didn't get the rebound vs. Notre Dame?

I believe that Kaleena failed to box out Novosel. Rebounding became a point of emphasis for her the following year.

 

[JoePgh]

Anyone know who the player was that didn't get the rebound vs. Notre Dame?

I think that would have been Kiah Stokes, but I am not 100% sure of that.

It should be noted that sometimes Geno blames himself after losses. I do clearly remember that after the St. John's loss at Gampel, he blamed himself for not having Kiah in the game in the final seconds to guard the player who made the game-winning shot.

 

[GoUconn7961]

fabulous article. thanks!

The real hero of this piece is his wife, Kathy, in every important way.

True - and the fact that Geno doesn't take the game home with him. I think leaving work at work is so very important.

 

[Kevin G]

Wow.....mind blown

 

[SallyH]

Incredible tweet from Lobo:

Go see Whiplash.

That guy reminds me of you.

I actually just watched this movie after reading this quote from Lobo. That guy is psycho, I get the part about pushing you to be greater than you thought you could be, but damn...