Tonyc
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Its pretty simple. Get a kid with a good attitude, who is coachable, who wants to be at UConn, who wants to become better and who's parents trust the coaching staff enough to stay out of their way Geno and his staff are proven winners and their records are proof of that. So why to kids go elsewhere? Well we've all read the reasons why so theres really no need to explain. When your one of the top players in the country coming out of HS you better believe UConn will be watching you and it doesnt matter where you are in the world UConn's connections are world wide. Its funny sometimes reading posts on the Boneyard because I think to myself why isnt Geno reading the Boneyard for ideas????? Only kidding. Geno gets paid millions because he is the best at what he does. He has rules expectations and knows what he's looking for in a player. If a player gets an offer from UConn its and honor.
The attitude on the UConn team is why UConn has been able to accomplish what they have. A bad attitude, a kid with problems, or a kid who will not conform to what the coaches want will only ruin the teams attitude and chemistry. The coaching staff will not risk the team for a player who wont conform to their rules.
For me and for many of you who read posts cant understand why a kid who is a top recruit goes elsewhere. We feel that way because we know how great of an opportunity it is to play for Geno and we know that because we've been following UConn for so long...unfortunately most kids havent and they rely on the thoughts and opinions of others to influence their decisions. To be offered by UConn with the opportunity to to play for the best coaching staff in WCBB is an honor. To be developed mentally, physically, and to earn the rewards of personal growth that will carry you throughout your career are invaluable. Playing for UConn is like the playing for the minor leagues with a diploma attached. You graduate and in most cases you are ready to become a professional . The rewards for playing for UConn are invaluable. NC's, FF's. on tv almost every game, your treated like a rock star.
Take a look at all the kids who had the chance to play for UConn and went elsewhere and see if theyre starting yet? How many of them have not gotten any better then they were? How many are frustrated because theyre not getting what they thought they would? Hey its not easy playing for another team when reality hits and your not starting.
You know what? Ive been on this board and other boards in the past for over 20 years. Ive learned not to question what Geno does because I know what we read in the press, what we hear and what people think may not be what is happening behind the scenes. There are a few posters on this board they have connections and even those people dont know everything going on behind the scenes or who's coming to UConn or going elsewhere ala a poster a few weeks ago who many were gaga over who proved they didnt know either. In the ole days it was much easier to find info on recruits. Today its hush hush. Its different today.
So when we have a recruiting year when we get only one recruit like this year dont worry we will be fine. The next two recruiting years there are some really really good kids and guess what all those kids who committed elsewhere this year have loaded up the rosters of those teams leaving the door open for Geno. Geno knows what he is doing. The top players know who Geno and UConn are and what theyve accomplished and with UConns roster opening up after this season you will see Geno attract the right players. Those who want to come and play for him. IMO not coming to UConn is giving up alot but then again many people dont think like I think. Thats why there's UConn and thats why there are other teams. Other teams are chasing UConn. UConn isnt and hasnt chased any other teams for a long time.
Let me end on this point. I believe UConn has a very good chance this season of winning a NC. The next few games are on the road and on the road with a short bench will not be easy @ OK @ Cal @ Baylor are all games we should win and Im thinking another undefeated season in within our grasps.
The attitude on the UConn team is why UConn has been able to accomplish what they have. A bad attitude, a kid with problems, or a kid who will not conform to what the coaches want will only ruin the teams attitude and chemistry. The coaching staff will not risk the team for a player who wont conform to their rules.
For me and for many of you who read posts cant understand why a kid who is a top recruit goes elsewhere. We feel that way because we know how great of an opportunity it is to play for Geno and we know that because we've been following UConn for so long...unfortunately most kids havent and they rely on the thoughts and opinions of others to influence their decisions. To be offered by UConn with the opportunity to to play for the best coaching staff in WCBB is an honor. To be developed mentally, physically, and to earn the rewards of personal growth that will carry you throughout your career are invaluable. Playing for UConn is like the playing for the minor leagues with a diploma attached. You graduate and in most cases you are ready to become a professional . The rewards for playing for UConn are invaluable. NC's, FF's. on tv almost every game, your treated like a rock star.
Take a look at all the kids who had the chance to play for UConn and went elsewhere and see if theyre starting yet? How many of them have not gotten any better then they were? How many are frustrated because theyre not getting what they thought they would? Hey its not easy playing for another team when reality hits and your not starting.
You know what? Ive been on this board and other boards in the past for over 20 years. Ive learned not to question what Geno does because I know what we read in the press, what we hear and what people think may not be what is happening behind the scenes. There are a few posters on this board they have connections and even those people dont know everything going on behind the scenes or who's coming to UConn or going elsewhere ala a poster a few weeks ago who many were gaga over who proved they didnt know either. In the ole days it was much easier to find info on recruits. Today its hush hush. Its different today.
So when we have a recruiting year when we get only one recruit like this year dont worry we will be fine. The next two recruiting years there are some really really good kids and guess what all those kids who committed elsewhere this year have loaded up the rosters of those teams leaving the door open for Geno. Geno knows what he is doing. The top players know who Geno and UConn are and what theyve accomplished and with UConns roster opening up after this season you will see Geno attract the right players. Those who want to come and play for him. IMO not coming to UConn is giving up alot but then again many people dont think like I think. Thats why there's UConn and thats why there are other teams. Other teams are chasing UConn. UConn isnt and hasnt chased any other teams for a long time.
Let me end on this point. I believe UConn has a very good chance this season of winning a NC. The next few games are on the road and on the road with a short bench will not be easy @ OK @ Cal @ Baylor are all games we should win and Im thinking another undefeated season in within our grasps.
I just want to win the last game we play. 
