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Message: [QUOTE="augustaTC, post: 2510535, member: 7216"] Certainly not the program...not sure about the school. IMO UConn is probably a pretty decent school academically but doesn't stand out particularly - and has lots of competition in New England for the best students. It has been known primarily for it's men's and women's basketball programs (although it also has fine programs for some of the smaller sports, mens & women's). I doubt the endowment is capable of closing whatever funding gaps it faces in the next several years and beyond. CT is in dire straits financially and that's not going to change for the better in the future. If I were running UConn, I'd be up nights trying to come up with a strategic plan that will bring in revenue and build a non-sports rep (I know, master of the obvious, but this IS a state school in a state not exactly known for making great decisions). Figure out a way to tie up with Gates or one of the other tech gazillionaires - hell, sell them the school. If only for purely financial reasons, I just don't see the WBB program going anywhere but down once the master decides to put in his papers. Whatever luster UConn has, at least beyond the borders of the state, is pretty much a refection of Auriemma and his very singular and unique success. Not sure what brought that out! Must be tired of just thinking about basketball. [/QUOTE]