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Media Availibility 12/10

If there is one phrase that epitomizes Geno’s take on this season it is, “I don’t know.” The uncertainty that everyone is dealing with relative to how the team will play, how many games will be played, whether or not the players can go home for the holidays feels like the weight of the world is on this team.
 
Late in Shea's Q & A Shea most directly addresses what we have gotten in dribs and drabs concerning Evina's knee : "This isn't something that's going to go away for her ... it's hard work and its hard work to stay on the court."
 
Geno: "Nothing about this looks good..."
Doesn't see ..."the ability to focus..."
"...more worrisome is how long it takes to accomplish things..." Kids aren't retaining coaching points.

Oh boy. :(
Actually never seen Geno so negative. Wow.
 
"When she's on the floor all the players with her on the floor are better." You'd think one of our hard hitting journalists would have thought to tweet out this comment by Geno about Paige. Don't you think? :)
 
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psconn said:
Geno: "Nothing about this looks good..."
Doesn't see ..."the ability to focus..."
"...more worrisome is how long it takes to accomplish things..." Kids aren't retaining coaching points.

Oh boy. :(
Actually never seen Geno so negative. Wow.
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He's been pretty glum and it has taken a toll on him - just look at him in the video.
 
Alydar said:
Obviously you haven't been involved for long. ;)
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Only 30+ years a UC WBB fan and grew up near campus going to men's games for another 15 or 20.

Geno always has snarky, negative things to say, but there's an air of general helplessness and sadness for the situation his kids are in. Hate to see this.
 
I wish the reporters would have put a little more into basketball questions and less on Pandemic questions although learning that Geno favored a Feb 1 (May madness) scenario is very interesting. Thank god for the MN reporter for getting a few Paige questions in.
I think he likes the 4 'quard' setup Evina, Paige, Christyn, Anna and I think that is how he may line up with to start
 
eebmg said:
I wish the reporters would have put a little more into basketball questions and less on Pandemic questions although learning that Geno favored a Feb 1 (May madness) scenario is very interesting. Thank god for the MN reporter for getting a few Paige questions in.
I think he likes the 4 'quard' setup Evina, Paige, Christyn, Anna and I think that is how he may line up with to start
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I think that idea makes the most sense. We just need a month or two to get past this surge, and by spring hopefully enough vaccines are available so that we can put this nightmare in the rear view mirror. If you do May madness you might even be able to have fans by that point.
 
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One more possible reason for not letting the team go home for Christmas, the players that live outside the US, may have trouble getting back in. Remember the challenges they had trying to return this summer? The same could be true on their return trip this winter.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
Daniel Connolly's 5 bold predictions:

www.theuconnblog.com

UConn WBB Weekly: Five bold predictions for the season

Plus some team updates from Geno Auriemma, good news for UConn fans outside SNY’s market and more.
www.theuconnblog.com www.theuconnblog.com
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Here's another "bold" prediction, as far as having the deepest bench in history (#3)...I'm going out on a limb and proclaim next year will be the deepest bench in history. ;)
 
mbr33ct said:
Here's another "bold" prediction, as far as having the deepest bench in history (#3)...I'm going out on a limb and proclaim next year will be the deepest bench in history. ;)
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Your theory has to be correct. We gain 3 and lose no one. Addition by addition. And those 3 additional players are good to great. Let’s see how fast they acclimate to play at this level.
 
Carnac said:
Your theory has to be correct. We gain 3 and lose no one. Addition by addition. And those 3 additional players are good to great. Let’s see how fast they acclimate to play at this level.
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Maybe.
 
I know Geno can be snarky and pessimistic, but this was a bit more than usual. I was finding myself frustrated with the media personnel the first half, as their questions were redundant and at times unnecessary. At this point I'd say getting one game under their belt will help the mindset of the players and coaches. I'm sure the uncertainty and longer wait has developed a mental hurdle for all involved. I look forward to when the media is able to ask questions about the play on the hardwood, instead of harping on the unknowns.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
We gain “3.” A bunch of 3-point shooters. Including the best one out there.
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Which will be needed. Doesn’t seem like the 3 point shot will be a consistent option for the team this year
 
Hayven said:
Which will be needed. Doesn’t seem like the 3 point shot will be a consistent option for the team this year
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Agreed. Maybe Anna and Paige. Not sure about Christyn and Evina.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Agreed. Maybe Anna and Paige. Not sure about Christyn and Evina.
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I think Evina will be a good enough 3pt threat. 1-2 today and her miss was shot with confidence and just barely missed. I wish CW would get some confidence in the outside shot (heck even mid range) but it is clear the best we can hope from her is streaky. :(
 
eebmg said:
I think Evina will be a good enough 3pt threat. 1-2 today and her miss was shot with confidence and just barely missed. I wish CW would get some confidence in the outside shot (heck even mid range) but it is clear the best we can hope from her is streaky. :(
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Yeah, Evina's form looked good on both shots.
 
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