Husky history - from one who was there

[HuskyNan]

 

[ucp990411]

Every once in a while I go on to UConnHuskygames.com and watch games from 1989-90. That team had so much heart and was the best defensive team I have ever seen and I have been watching college hoops since the early 60’s. Thank you Smitty.

 

[Captbluefin]

Chris Smith never gets the credit he should he was a great great player.

 

[huskyjawz]

Chris Smith never gets the credit he should he was a great great player.

Hit the three to send it to OT against Duke.

 

[Giscombe12]

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[uconngb]

That team was the epitome of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. My favorite Big East tourney ever and I’ve been to almost 30 including every UConn championship.

 

[HCCForever]

That was such a great time and season. I loved their defense. That team captured the attention of the whole state and that can never be duplicated.

 

[alexd]

I've still got this on a dream season documentary vcr tape sponsored by CBT....

 

[Kathy]

I've still got this on a dream season documentary vcr tape sponsored by CBT....

I also still have the cassette tape of that song.

 

[husky8273]

I also still have the cassette tape of that song.

can you play it?

 

[Kathy]

can you play it?

Actually yes i could, I still have an old player but haven't because I fear the tape will break

 

[businesslawyer]

The truly amazing part of that season is that nothing in our play in December gave any clue that, come January, we’d be one of the best teams in the country. Without looking it up, I remember a loss to a really ordinary Texas Aggies in Alaska, a bad home loss to a really ordinary ‘Nova and being destroyed (like every year) at St. John’s. But then when the light bulb went on —- just wow.

 

[HCCForever]

What I remember most about that season was beating Syracuse and Georgetown at home. That is when I realized how good their defense and press could be. The Civic Center was electric during those games. I was also fortunate to have tickets to the first and second round games in Hartford as I had bought them before even knowing that UConn would be playing there. Of course, that can no longer happen.

I was also using the facilities at the same time as Henefeld at the Field House during warmups. UConn would open up Gampel shortly after that which was a huge improvement for the players and fans.

 

[HCCForever]

Chris Smith never gets the credit he should he was a great great player.

And commentators were always ragging on him for carrying. That is comical compared to what players do nowadays when dribbling.

 

[uconngb]

The truly amazing part of that season is that nothing in our play in December gave any clue that, come January, we’d be one of the best teams in the country. Without looking it up, I remember a loss to a really ordinary Texas Aggies in Alaska, a bad home loss to a really ordinary ‘Nova and being destroyed (like every year) at St. John’s. But then when the light bulb went on —- just wow.

I was there and remember them getting booed off the court after the first half against Nova. I think we were down like 35-16 or something like that. Absolutely zero indication of what was to come.

 

[SoFla Steve]

I have a lot of these games on VHS tapes. I need to get them digitized or maybe buy an old VCR/DVD combo recorder and convert them myself.

 

[Kathy]

I have a lot of these games on VHS tapes. I need to get them digitized or maybe buy an old VCR/DVD combo recorder and convert them myself.

Converted all mine

 

[Giscombe12]

I have two episodes left to go (before the bonus episodes) & the last one will definitely include “What I Like About UConn”.

I need more fans to send me an audio submission of your memories!

Dream Season Pod

 

[CL82]

The Civic Center was electric during those games.

Post/handle.

 

[USNavyDog]

Chris Smith never gets the credit he should he was a great great player.

Chris Smith is the all-time scoring leader at Uconn.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Best pressing team in UConn history. They were so fun to watch. It’s late it’s Tate it’s great. Then Duke broke our hearts….. it is destiny that we have returned the favor three fold!

 

[StllH8L8ner]

My favorite team/season ever.

Also, partially the inspiration for my handle unfortunately.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Converted all mine

People actually do this?? I give you credit. I always thought it was one of those pipedream "todo list" things: like when you and your drunk friends discuss opening that bar together..."I got a little cash stashed away...we'll split the work/profits 6 way...(hiccup)..."

 

[Kathy]

People actually do this?? I give you credit. I always thought it was one of those pipedream "todo list" things: like when you and your drunk friends discuss opening that bar together..."I got a little cash stashed away...we'll split the work/profits 6 way...(hiccup)..."

Converted all family photos, home movies back to the 40's from my dad's stuff. Have video of UConn frat stuff from the early 50's when my Dad was there. Did it over the winter during basketball season when I had games other than UConn on.