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Message: [QUOTE="Phil, post: 2120116, member: 66"] It isn't unusual for head coaches to ask assistance for play suggestions, even in critical situations. While it technically wasn't the final play the game it was the most important play the game and one of my favorite stories about UConn. We were down against Texas in the semifinal and Geno asked the assistants for a play recommendation. I don't recall now whether it was Tonya Cardoza or Jamelle Elliott, but I think it was Jamelle, who suggested running a double screen so someone could take a three from the sideline. Geno agreed then ask who to run it for. Jamelle pauses briefly and says "who do you think, ". They ran it for Taurasi, and she hit it. I usually tell a story to emphasize how comfortable Jamal was with Geno to be able to make such a comment but it does illustrate that in critical points even someone is heralded as Geno will turn to the assistants for a play recommendation. [/QUOTE]