Geno VS Dawn

[jchusky]

'Could' Geno have JUMPED THE SHARK as far as coaching in "Today's Game" ? Yes, Geno is one the greatest Women's Basketball Coaches in NCAA History (Tara is still going as well). However, has today's game have passed him by? Or maybe this team truly misses SHEA RALPH ??

well the 2 games Uconn lost last season Shea Ralph was not in either, might be something to look into. I guarantee you the guards miss her.

 

[UConnCat]

A'ja had about 30 points in that game. She was going up against a team that was loaded with McDonald's All American. Getting to the elite 8 was the ceiling for that particular team. No one expected that team to beat UCONN.

Ty Harris and MHH were also on that team. Future WNBA player with the best player in the game and defending national champions and you can't do better than that? Come on. Lose to that UConn team? Sure. Get annihilated like they did in an NCAA tournament Elite 8 game? No, especially not after already losing to the same team by 25 points earlier in the season.

 

[UConnCat]

I hadn't realized until this morning that UConn never lost a game with Shea Ralph as an assistant coach. I hope she includes that on her resume.

 

[Mdoggie]

well the 2 games Uconn lost last season Shea Ralph was not in either, might be something to look into. I guarantee you the guards miss her.

Good grief.

 

[MSGRET]

Just for the record they didn't play USC(University of Southern California) they played SC (South Carolina)

Just for the record the University of Southern California did not have the USC as their first logo, it only became USC because of football in the 60's. While the real USC (University of South Carolina) has always been USC. The first USC is three quarters of a century older established in 1805 then that one from California established in 1880.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Just for the record the University of Southern California did not have the USC as their first logo, it only became USC because of football in the 60's. While the real USC (University of South Carolina) has always been USC. The first USC is three quarters of a century older established in 1805 then that one from California established in 1880.

1801, but close enough. The first classes were held in 1805.

 

[jchusky]

You can say that Dawn had a different focus than Geno. Throughout the tournament Dawn judiciously used her bench by limiting key players minutes to 25 to 28 minutes a game. This is wise when playing 3 games in 3 days. Geno says he doesn't coach for November, he coaches for March. He played his key players in excess of 30 minutes in each game. You saw a decided difference in the UConn performance as the game progressed. They were dominant early, even for a while, and UConn was gassed in the late going. Dawn coached to win the tournament, Geno coached to win THE tournament.

you right he coaches for March the past 5 seasons have proven that. Now if only he could coach for April like he used to.

 

[cbraarj]

I disagree with one particular season. Gabby & Kia Nurse junior season, USC was supposed to beat UConn. They had two true post players along with 3 good guards compared to our undersized post players. On paper, that should’ve been a win for Dawn but in reality, it wasn’t. So I won’t quite say that she didn’t have the player(s) to match Geno. But if you want to talk in the singular term, A’ja Wilson was “the player” that was supposed to propel USC past UConn but she went 0-4 ‍♂️

0-5

 

[cbraarj]

You lost us at “Gino”

Lm*o

 

[cbraarj]

Maybe she was the interpreter between 67 year old Geno and 18-22 year old players. My employees in that age bracket are certainly hard to understand, mainly that they use every second of sick leave and vacation time. I have managers in place that are younger than me and can bridge the gap.

That was left for Bird Taurasi and Catchings.

 

[KhoolKidd89]

Just for the record they didn't play USC(University of Southern California) they played SC (South Carolina)

Yes, I’m aware. In the Carolina’s, folks refer to South Carolina as USC as well. Southern Cal refers to themselves as “The Real USC”.

 

[KhoolKidd89]

One player is not going to do that. UCONN had a full slate of great players and one great players against many great players is not something that will propel you......nice try though.

I’m well aware. I was replying to the previous post #thanks

 

[KhoolKidd89]

Did she commit to USC or SC ?

SC from what I was told.

 

[triaddukefan]

Yes, I’m aware. In the Carolina’s South Carolina, folks refer to South Carolina as USC as well. Southern Cal refers to themselves as “The Real USC”.

Fixed... here in NC... South Carolina is South Carolina not USC.

 

[jumpstart]

Fixed... here in NC... South Carolina is South Carolina not USC.

I call them the "Gamecocks" and the "Tar Heels". It leaves no doubt about who they are.

 

[visitingcock]

Lawd, UConn needs to play another game or two so this thread can die. It's starting to smell bad, but it just won't die.

DOH! I just had to bump it didn't I.

 

[TC22]

Fixed... here in NC... South Carolina is South Carolina not USC.

And here in SC we are Carolina.