"Know What's Possible At UConn"

[RockyMTblue2]

Banner night for Lobo as UConn faces Cal

"The banner will be placed next to ones honoring Auriemma, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall in his first year of eligibility in 2006. Auriemma was Lobo's presenter at her induction ceremony in September, and she finished her speech by turning to Auriemma and telling him on the Springfield Symphony Hall stage, "I wouldn't be here without you."

"Her speech was amazing," Auriemma said. "Nothing she said surprised me, the way she said it, the delivery, nothing. The end part was emotional for me. I'm just glad that the camera was on her and not me. That was totally unexpected. What she said at the end, that really set me back a bit.

"It's important to me for her banner to be up there and I want be sure that everyone sees it. I want anybody when they walk into that building to know what's possible at Connecticut."

Two legends, side by side. Big night in Storrs.

 

[bags27]

so glad to be able to be there. It's a looooonnnggg ride and it's the end of the week and I'm tired. But now I am really, really psyched!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

so glad to be able to be there. It's a looooonnnggg ride and it's the end of the week and I'm tired. But now I am really, really psyched!

You lucky, lucky fella.

 

[eebmg]

I hope they show the ceremony on SNY.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Let's see, what is possible?

National championship

Undefeated season

National Player of the Year

Name on the Wall of Honor

Olympic Gold Medalist

WNBA marquee player

University trustee

Stellar broadcaster

Entertaining speaker

Naismith Hall of Fame

Icon

 

[Plebe]

Banner night for Lobo as UConn faces Cal

"The banner will be placed next to ones honoring Auriemma, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall in his first year of eligibility in 2006. Auriemma was Lobo's presenter at her induction ceremony in September, and she finished her speech by turning to Auriemma and telling him on the Springfield Symphony Hall stage, "I wouldn't be here without you."

"Her speech was amazing," Auriemma said. "Nothing she said surprised me, the way she said it, the delivery, nothing. The end part was emotional for me. I'm just glad that the camera was on her and not me. That was totally unexpected. What she said at the end, that really set me back a bit.

Just in case anyone missed this speech — or, on second thought, even if you saw it but it's been a while — it is worth watching again and again. Rebecca's speech is utter perfection, in every way.

 

[eebmg]

Let's see, what is possible?

National championship

Undefeated season

National Player of the Year

Name on the Wall of Honor

Olympic Gold Medalist

WNBA marquee player

University trustee

Stellar broadcaster

Entertaining speaker

Naismith Hall of Fame

Icon

Maybe in the future, add coach

 

[MilfordHusky]

Maybe in the future, add coach

She currently coaches 6th graders.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Let Rebecca's ceremony be a motivation for the freshmen.

 

[eebmg]

She currently coaches 6th graders.

I was thinking UConn.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Just in case anyone missed this speech — or, on second thought, even if you saw it but it's been a while — it is worth watching again and again. Rebecca's speech is utter perfection, in every way.

I've heard a number of HOF speeches in different sports. No one exceeded Rebecca's articulation, conciseness, gratitude, and humor. Perfect season, perfect speech.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I was thinking UConn.

I figured. That's not a bad idea, in my opinion.

 

[Plebe]

 

[dtbtbtb]

I hope they have room for the next 2 UConn HOF members (Bird and D)

 

[eebmg]

I hope they have room for the next 2 UConn HOF members (Bird and D)

Wouldn't it be cool if they both entered the HOF in the same year? Is it possible?

 

[CL82]

I've heard a number of HOF speeches in different sports. No one exceeded Rebecca's articulation, conciseness, gratitude, and humor. Perfect season, perfect speech.

And pacing. She worked her thank yous in there seamlessly and without breaking the continuity of the speech. It was very well done.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Just in case anyone missed this speech — or, on second thought, even if you saw it but it's been a while — it is worth watching again and again. Rebecca's speech is utter perfection, in every way.

"Her speech was amazing," Auriemma said. "Nothing she said surprised me, the way she said it, the delivery, nothing. The end part was emotional for me. I'm just glad that the camera was on her and not me. That was totally unexpected. What she said at the end, that really set me back a bit."'

I've listened 4-5 times and that end always gets me.

 

[BigBird]

This was a beautifully crafted and excellently delivered address. Lobo checked all the boxes, and did it with humor and affection. Brava!

 

[Sonny44]

Wow, she really made her husband squirm.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Let Rebecca's ceremony be a motivation for the freshmen.

That is the essence of Geno's remark. Know that greatness can happen here.

 

[BroadwayVa]

so glad to be able to be there. It's a looooonnnggg ride and it's the end of the week and I'm tired. But now I am really, really psyched!

You are one lucky dude! I'm happy for you and happy for me not being there; I really hate to cry in public. " The words and emotion: "I wouldn't be here without YOU!" Rebecca outside of basketball is an outstanding person.

 

[bags27]

You lucky, lucky fella.