Geno may have created his own hell!

[RSHERMVIKES]

I apologize for not posting this earlier but I've had 1 week of computer problems with my C drive crashing and I'm just starting to get my PC act together again!
In reference to Geno's, "the worst game UCONN has played in his 32 years here!" comments, I think he brought some of the grief on himself!
All athletes are creatures of habit and depend on regular schedules to perform at their top level! Their early pregame practice, meals, arrival at the arena, dressing, warmups, etc. are usually consistent! When Geno sat the starters for the whole 2nd period it threw them completely out of whack because they also sat 15 minutes at 1/2 time then started the 3rd period after about an hour of inaction! It changed their usual routine significantly and they could not return to their early game psych and athletic peak. The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

 

[HuskyBandDad]

You must still be having computer problems.

 

[CocoHusky]

For staters you misquoted Geno. He said worst "effort" in 32 years not worst "game". Regardless of what players are on the floor the effort should remain constant.
100% effort in every drill and on every play is and has always been the UCONN standard.

 

[Adesmar123]

The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

Again you hit the nail on the head.

 

[terif831]

I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

Um, define "failure." Because I highly doubt that Coach's reasons for what he did during that game, had anything at all to do with the desired outcome of that game, and everything to do with the ongoing development of the team.

 

[Blaneylover]

I apologize for not posting this earlier but I've had 1 week of computer problems with my C drive crashing and I'm just starting to get my PC act together again!
In reference to Geno's, "the worst game UCONN has played in his 32 years here!" comments, I think he brought some of the grief on himself!
All athletes are creatures of habit and depend on regular schedules to perform at their top level! Their early pregame practice, meals, arrival at the arena, dressing, warmups, etc. are usually consistent! When Geno sat the starters for the whole 2nd period it threw them completely out of whack because they also sat 15 minutes at 1/2 time then started the 3rd period after about an hour of inaction! It changed their usual routine significantly and they could not return to their early game psych and athletic peak. The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

I think that you are making excuses for poor performance. He is attempting to shake that second group until two or three of them emerge as players that he can trust in games. Stevens is already an essential part of the rotation. Walker will now join her. The question will be whether Coombs or Irwin can become the next trusted guard and trusted big off of the bench.

 

[Centerstream]

Another thread by a poster that can coach better than the 11 time NC winning, HOF coach. How many are out there? But I do agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion, so let the conversation continue.

 

[BroadwayVa]

I apologize for not posting this earlier but I've had 1 week of computer problems with my C drive crashing and I'm just starting to get my PC act together again!
In reference to Geno's, "the worst game UCONN has played in his 32 years here!" comments, I think he brought some of the grief on himself!
All athletes are creatures of habit and depend on regular schedules to perform at their top level! Their early pregame practice, meals, arrival at the arena, dressing, warmups, etc. are usually consistent! When Geno sat the starters for the whole 2nd period it threw them completely out of whack because they also sat 15 minutes at 1/2 time then started the 3rd period after about an hour of inaction! It changed their usual routine significantly and they could not return to their early game psych and athletic peak. The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

Coach:

You should have prefaced this stating your years of Coaching of winning teams. I.e. with a modicum first hand coaching knowledge.
I'm happy for you that your computer is functioning again. I only hope your health is recovering equally.

 

[CocoHusky]

Another thread by a poster that can coach better than the 11 time NC winning, HOF coach. How many are out there? But I do agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion, so let the conversation continue.

An yet another defense of Geno actions that reminds posters of his 11 time NC. Even if Geno had a pefect record there would be room for improvement because you are talking about inperfect people dealing with other imperfect people. My opinion is Geno could have handled this situation better, he's still the best.

 

[CocoHusky]

A sports board does not require knowledge or intelligence. It just requires a computing device. As you said, yours is now working.

I thought the opinion showed both knowledge and intelligence. I happen to disagree with the opinion as I do with your attempted slight.

 

[BroadwayVa]

I thought the opinion showed both knowledge and intelligence. I happen to disagree with the opinion as I do with your attempted slight.

Disagreement is acceptable--insults --not so much..

 

[BroadwayVa]

An yet another defense of Geno actions that reminds posters of his 11 time NC. Even if Geno had a pefect record there would be room for improvement because you are talking about inperfect people dealing with other imperfect people. My opinion is Geno could have handled this situation better, he's still the best.

I agree with imperfect people dealing with younger more imperfect people--as one imperfect one to another. The one indisputable fact of life, most forget--humans are seriously imperfect, in every way--except ME.

 

[Charliebball]

I agree with imperfect people dealing with younger more imperfect people--as one imperfect one to another. The one indisputable fact of life, most forget--humans are seriously imperfect, in every way--except ME.

and my cousin Fred...................

 

[Blue Huskie]

I apologize for not posting this earlier but I've had 1 week of computer problems with my C drive crashing and I'm just starting to get my PC act together again!
In reference to Geno's, "the worst game UCONN has played in his 32 years here!" comments, I think he brought some of the grief on himself!
All athletes are creatures of habit and depend on regular schedules to perform at their top level! Their early pregame practice, meals, arrival at the arena, dressing, warmups, etc. are usually consistent! When Geno sat the starters for the whole 2nd period it threw them completely out of whack because they also sat 15 minutes at 1/2 time then started the 3rd period after about an hour of inaction! It changed their usual routine significantly and they could not return to their early game psych and athletic peak. The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

"Failure" in an 18 point win? It's a good way for the entire team to learn how to handle adversity. Don't think this was a rash decision on his part. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire staff discussed the plan before the game. And how did the adversity work out in the follwup game at Temple? I'd say they are going in the right direction.

 

[boontonbomber]

I apologize for not posting this earlier but I've had 1 week of computer problems with my C drive crashing and I'm just starting to get my PC act together again!
In reference to Geno's, "the worst game UCONN has played in his 32 years here!" comments, I think he brought some of the grief on himself!
All athletes are creatures of habit and depend on regular schedules to perform at their top level! Their early pregame practice, meals, arrival at the arena, dressing, warmups, etc. are usually consistent! When Geno sat the starters for the whole 2nd period it threw them completely out of whack because they also sat 15 minutes at 1/2 time then started the 3rd period after about an hour of inaction! It changed their usual routine significantly and they could not return to their early game psych and athletic peak. The BENCH was also thrown off by their early appearance into the game.
I understand he was trying to inspire the BENCH to play at a higher level but the unusual newness of the plan was a sure method for failure!

Having seen your well-coached and successful teams, RSHERM, I pay a bit more attention to your posts than some others here. Admittedly, I paid special attention to this post because I happen to agree with what you said . Even Hall of Fame coaches have off-nights. Following the Texas game, which I thought was one of the most exciting UConn games in a long time, the Tulsa game was especially disappointing. It looked to me like Geno put the players in position to look bad. In doing so, he made himself look bad , also.

 

[Centerstream]

An yet another defense of Geno actions that reminds posters of his 11 time NC. Even if Geno had a pefect record there would be room for improvement because you are talking about inperfect people dealing with other imperfect people. My opinion is Geno could have handled this situation better, he's still the best.

And you are entitled to your opinion, I have no problem with anyone's opinion being posted except I just am bothered by the almost daily thread(s) on how someone would handle Geno's coaching "technique" differently. But then again, that is why there is a Boneyard and why everyone's opinion counts, even mine. And how do you know that I do not have X number of years of successful coaching or teaching experience too and may "know" of what I speak? And does it really matter on a public basketball forum?

 

[JustinesGuy]

An yet another defense of Geno actions that reminds posters of his 11 time NC. Even if Geno had a pefect record there would be room for improvement because you are talking about inperfect people dealing with other imperfect people. My opinion is Geno could have handled this situation better, he's still the best.

I could not have said that better.
Well Done sir.

 

[CocoHusky]

And how do you know that I do not have X number of years of successful coaching or teaching experience too and may "know" of what I speak? And does it really matter on a public basketball forum?

We are in fully agreement on at least 4 things:
Clearly I don't know how much coaching or teaching experience you have. How would I?
It (coaching or teaching experience) really does not matter on a public basketball forum.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Let the conversation continue.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I should have prefaced my post by explaining I coached HS Wrestling for 32 years in MO & East Lyme
and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005.
There were times I put my Wrestlers in situations that came back to bite us in the butt!
Using the word “failure” was a mistake but I can’t emphasize enough that the change in routine had some sort of hand in the difference in play!
I have the utmost respect for Geno and his staff, I just believe the change effected the players in some way!

 

[BroadwayVa]

Having seen your well-coached and successful teams, RSHERM, I pay a bit more attention to your posts than some others here. Admittedly, I paid special attention to this post because I happen to agree with what you said . Even Hall of Fame coaches have off-nights. Following the Texas game, which I thought was one of the most exciting UConn games in a long time, the Tulsa game was especially Adisappointing. It looked to me like Geno put the players in position to look bad. In doing so, he made himself look bad , also.

Yea, Coach RSherm--has made great points.
All coaches make poor decisions , and great decisions--not always in the same game. While some, winning, coaches are held up as Gods--they are after all Human with all those weaknesses and foibles. The fault is not with the coach but with us--for expecting God like features of a human.
I enjoyed some games this year--TX as you point out was exciting and with the W fun. I too liked the Tulsa and memphis games--cuz, I like seeing the development of the kids--Megan proved how good she can be.
,

 

[BroadwayVa]

And you are entitled to your opinion, I have no problem with anyone's opinion being posted except I just am bothered by the almost daily thread(s) on how someone would handle Geno's coaching "technique" differently. But then again, that is why there is a Boneyard and why everyone's opinion counts, even mine. And how do you know that I do not have X number of years of successful coaching or teaching experience too and may "know" of what I speak? And does it really matter on at public basketball forum?

Going back 10,000 years---every team every fan every coach has been taken to task by the ---Monday morning Quarterback. That's what fans do.
So the second guessing of Geno, his techniques, his methods is a normal event and has been so for nearly forever.
Point is --if you don't like reading --Geno should have used Mary Jane in the second quarter as a post. Or Danger really is a Forward and Geno is using her a as a guard---if you can't handle reading that-- read other posts.
If this is an OPINION open forum--all fan like comments should be allowed--whether you agree or don't ---whether they are posted daily or hourly.

 

[meyers7]

and my cousin Fred....

 

[meyers7]

Wait a minute...are some you saying or implying that the original post was a serious post? Geez, I thought it was a funny, sarcastic type post. Like Geno "accidentally" screwed up his players or was surprised with what happened when he changed the line up.

 

[Charliebball]

yup...............that's the guy.............

 

[BroadwayVa]

and my cousin Fred....

IS that YOU cousin?

 

[reno tony]

Geno was wrong, well.... half wrong, about the worst game UCONN has ever played. I remember a game with Tina Charles, Maya Moore and Tiffany Hayes where they only scored 12 points in the first half against Stanford in the 2010 N.C. game.

 

[Hope]

For staters you misquoted Geno. He said worst "effort" in 32 years not worst "game". Regardless of what players are on the floor the effort should remain constant.
100% effort in every drill and on every play is and has always been the UCONN standard.

How do any boneyard members know what the "UCONN standard" is? How many of you have actually watched Geno run his team through drills. My guess would be around 1%.

I go to espn.com every day to check in on women's basketball. I remember looking one day and seeing the name "UCONN" in the far right column and I thought, "Oh, Gawd, who is transferring from the team now." It was AEH. I thought this a bit odd because I came across a video of Geno talking to some media types in some hallway saying, "...you know, she's a really good basketball player" and he was referring to AEH.

I remember watching one game and AEH was at the bottom of my tv screen, with her back to the tv camera, letting a shot fly out from beyond the 3-point line and thinking, damn, that is one nice looking, smooth shooting stroke she has, kind of like KML. And I smiled. I never read the thread on her departure from the team but I think Geno has "felt the heat." He may very well be thinking, ya know, maybe I made a mistake here, maybe I could have said this or that, and now he is scrambling to make up for her loss. Yeah, I think Geno screwed up.

 

[CocoHusky]

How do any boneyard members know what the "UCONN standard" is?

How do you not know? Please read this article there, are hundreds like it and at least as many videos.
Program's Rules Have Built A Following

 

[BroadwayVa]

Wait a minute...are some you saying or implying that the original post was a serious post? Geez, I thought it was a funny, sarcastic type post. Like Geno "accidentally" screwed up his players or was surprised with what happened when he changed the line up.

Geno didn't Accidentally ---screw up his players. And MY original post was with all my deep seated beliefs. (now that first line can be read many different ways---pick one..

 

[BroadwayVa]

How do any boneyard members know what the "UCONN standard" is? How many of you have actually watched Geno run his team through drills. My guess would be around 1%.\
Darn---I thought watching and listening and seeing geno runs his women through their tasks---would rise above ONE percent. What a waste of 30 years, huh?
A few can beat that number.

I go to espn.com every day to check in on women's basketball. I remember looking one day and seeing the name "UCONN" in the far right column and I thought, "Oh, Gawd, who is transferring from the team now." It was AEH. I thought this a bit odd because I came across a video of Geno talking to some media types in some hallway saying, "...you know, she's a really good basketball player" and he was referring to AEH.

I remember watching one game and AEH was at the bottom of my tv screen, with her back to the tv camera, letting a shot fly out from beyond the 3-point line and thinking, damn, that is one nice looking, smooth shooting stroke she has, kind of like KML. And I smiled. I never read the thread on her departure from the team but I think Geno has "felt the heat." He may very well be thinking, ya know, maybe I made a mistake here, maybe I could have said this or that, and now he is scrambling to make up for her loss. Yeah, I think Geno screwed up.

I doubt Geno is "scrambling" to replace AEH--Geno does not cut off his right leg to make his left leg happy. If AEH were a big part of his on going plan, she'd still be on board.
I am/was an AEH fan. I think she had potential and from what I saw of her in a game or 2, she was fearless.
I won't go into what "that video" said or implied---all that is much too personal for the BY. I won't go into what Geno supposedly told some supporers--that is deeply personal.
If she belonged and wanted to work to stay---she'd be in a UConn uniform of that I believe. I don't drink Geno kool aid--I don't think he is God--but one thing of which I am certain--Geno is not the devil. I don't like some things he does--there are other things with which you cannot deny.
But one thing is certain--with me winning 11 NC's cuts off no discussion--but it may being one. An OPEN Forum should allow all honest discussions--for or against UConn pr GEno.--the kids are off limits, that I understand.