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Olivia To UConn!

Out of all ONO's comments. I thought this one was very telling.

"He was really excited about it," Nelson-Ododa said of Auriemma. "That was the fun part about it. He just didn't see it coming."

To me this shows how Geno can "still" form very personal relations with today's players.
 
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HoopsFan21 said:
Interesting comment which leads me to wonder what exactly do other coaching staffs and players do? I assume every school and program rolls out the welcome wagon and red carpet for a recruit, so I wonder what is the differentiating factor? Unlike UConn, I know some schools want recruits to visit during a home football game weekend, but perhaps that doesn't help the way coaches think it does?
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UConn has something that no other school can match when it comes to recruiting, a wonderful group of smart, talented and highly motivated young women who bond with recruits.
 
Looks like Brunelle might be next! Once again WISHFUL THINKING!!
 

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trb123 said:
Her physique reminds me of Iciss Tillis.
Duke must have told her what a great medical program they have.
One of their players, Dr. Williams, is now practising in Connecticut.
How many of you would like to have an appointment with Dr NO in 2030?
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If it means I'm still alive, sure. Actually an appointment with any Dr in 2030 would be good. :cool:

Ok, I guess it also depends on what type of medicine she is practicing. Say for instance a gynecologist? I'll pass. :rolleyes:
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
I know this is a ONO thread but if you want more laughs I suggest watching Kallina's latest periscope where he attempts to argue that UConn gets players soley due to ESPN. I think Olivia's move today really put a burr under his saddle.
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That's funny. Solely? Geno and his program's incredible success play no role? The former All-Americans and Olympians are not factors? Sounds like he's annoyed that Olivia didn't choose Florida State.
 
Plebe said:
Kallina is a coach and club director for a traveling team in Florida. He's actually pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the Xs and Os of the game, but for anything beyond that he relishes his self-appointed role as a dissident provocateur to the point that, let's just say, his objectivity suffers. He hates on Tennessee almost as much as he hates on UConn. He reverts to 3 or 4 overarching narratives for all things in WCBB, and one of those narratives is that ESPN functions as UConn's PR department. My personal opinion is that he knows how absurd he sounds and he's just getting a kick out of stirring the pot.
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I'd love to know what evidence there is that he is knowledgeable on Xs and Os. I don't see it.

It's really hilarious to hear people complain about ESPN and UConn. ESPN follows the Willie Sutton rule: they go where the eyeballs and money are. ESPN would much prefer that an ACC or SEC team be the most popular team in women's basketball but Geno and UConn haven't cooperated. ESPN isn't doing the UConn men any favors. The UConn women continue to win in spite of ESPN and its orchestration of the conference realignment that landed UConn in the AAC.
 
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Sorry to be so late to the party. Stuck with really slow wifi in the hotel we're staying at in Las Vegas. 1mb/sec as opposed to 120mb/sec at home. Have to surf at 5am to get anything done. Looking forward to our side trip to Reno to see Gabby and the rest of the crowd.

Thrilled that they landed Williams and Olivia. What a difference a week made. From 0 to 60 in two seconds flat. Can't believe the lineup Geno can field next year.

All the best thoughts to my fellow BY'ers. You're a great crew and I look forward to reading your posts every day! :D:D:D
 
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Plebe said:
Kallina is a coach and club director for a traveling team in Florida. He's actually pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the Xs and Os of the game, but for anything beyond that he relishes his self-appointed role as a dissident provocateur to the point that, let's just say, his objectivity suffers. He hates on Tennessee almost as much as he hates on UConn. He reverts to 3 or 4 overarching narratives for all things in WCBB, and one of those narratives is that ESPN functions as UConn's PR department. My personal opinion is that he knows how absurd he sounds and he's just getting a kick out of stirring the pot.
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I can't even respect that kind of hate. It's so....UNNATURAL......you raise kids to hate one or the other, not both!
 
HuskyFan1125 said:
Where is the crow?? I need to eat one!!

I thought we had NO (ZERO) chance of landing her.

Shows what I know...

Welcome Olivia!! Husky Nation will love you forever!!!!
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Much respect for Maning or Womaning up! There are still many out there that have yet to check in to get their serving of crow. They have 24 hours to check in before I empty both barrels.
 
I was negative only because I would have thought it would be hard to commit as an only recruit so I was very surprised that Christyn
decided on UConn. Much less so ONO since Christyn was already signed. This leads me to the possibility that Christyn and ONO really finally decided together (privately) on their last visit so Christyn knew she would not be the only recruit for 2018. I know that is not the official story but it seems very likely to me.
 
eebmg said:
I was negative only because I would have thought it would be hard to commit as an only recruit so I was very surprised that Christyn
decided on UConn. Much less so ONO since Christyn was already signed. This leads me to the possibility that Christyn and ONO really finally decided together (privately) on their last visit so Christyn knew she would not be the only recruit for 2018. I know that is not the official story but it seems very likely to me.
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It's not the story. Christyn Williams really wanted UConn and it didn't matter that she might be the only 2018 recruit. It really is that simple. Is she pleased she's not the only 2018 recruit? Of course.
 
UConnCat said:
It's not the story. Christyn Williams really wanted UConn and it didn't matter that she might be the only 2018 recruit. It really is that simple. Is she pleased she's not the only 2018 recruit? Of course.
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Yes. From what I understand, she was leaning for a long time to UConn but the combination of SC being national champions in her neck of the woods + possible concerns about being the only recruit must have given her alot to think about during the last few weeks. If it was that simple, the consternation of the BY would not have been so high.
 
eebmg said:
Yes. From what I understand, she was leaning for a long time to UConn but the combination of SC being national champions in her neck of the woods + possible concerns about being the only recruit must have given her alot to think about during the last few weeks. If it was that simple, the consternation of the BY would not have been so high.
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I see what you are trying to do there. Your negativity (self admitted) does not equal BY consternation. For CW not much changed with her last visit to UCONN. I'm trying to find the exact quote but this is what she said to ESPN: "Paraphrased" "The feeling I got in this last visit was pretty much the same feeling I got when I visited in 9th grade, so I knew this is where I wanted to be."
 
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eebmg said:
must have given her alot to think about during the last few weeks.
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Actually there were no such concerns over the last few weeks. She said she knew UConn was for her when she made her official visit a few weeks ago and felt like she did when she made an unofficial as a 9th grader. Felt like home. That is a powerful feeling.
 
I'm not sure there is any statistical validity to this, but our last player with a hyphenated name was a 2-time All-American and set an NCAA career record. The player with world-class hands and perfect ball rotation:

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UConnCat said:
I'd love to know what evidence there is that he is knowledgeable on Xs and Os. I don't see it.

It's really hilarious to hear people complain about ESPN and UConn. ESPN follows the Willie Sutton rule: they go where the eyeballs and money are. ESPN would much prefer that an ACC or SEC team be the most popular team in women's basketball but Geno and UConn haven't cooperated. ESPN isn't doing the UConn men any favors. The UConn women continue to win in spite of ESPN and its orchestration of the conference realignment that landed UConn in the AAC.
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First time I've heard of this nonsense, regarding ESPN, was during Maya's recruiting, don't get it! Was this also brought up during the Sue Bird, Taurasi era? For the naysayers maybe they want a closure (so they can sleep at nights) for as to why recruits choose UConn.

All these years have not heard or read a comment made by any of the recruits, reason they chose UConn was of ESPN?

...and I'm sure Tenn gets these #1 recruiting classes is because of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame that's down the street from campus?:confused:
 
Sluconn Husky said:
I know this is a ONO thread but if you want more laughs I suggest watching Kallina's latest periscope where he attempts to argue that UConn gets players soley due to ESPN. I think Olivia's move today really put a burr under his saddle.
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Well I bit and listened.

First I would like to give them props on having a show where they talk about women's basketball. More and more podcasts are cropping up and its a good thing. They have the right idea and some of the content is good.

That being that a few things somewhat bothered me.

He talked about how dreadful it is that Z is coming off the bench and not starting. For an AAU coach he seems to put way more emphasis on who starts than minutes played. I have been following the sport for 20 years and there have been many great players that dont start but get plenty of minutes. Starter minutes in fact. Caroline Doty started but Bria Hartley came off the bench and she was an AA. Dawn Staley brought Aja Wilson and Alaina Coates off the bench when they were freshman and sophomore yet they were the leading scorers. I dont think who starts matters. Who is in the game at the end. And anyway Z stated she was fine with coming off the bench as it allowed her "see the game" prior.

He also mentioned about GA not playing Batouly. If he was actually paying attention he would have seen her dressed in street clothes and the brace on her knee rather than assuming she just didnt play.

Another topic that annoyed me was fact he talks about how GA is living off transfers. Really?? Z and Batouly this season and we had Natalie Butler a couple of seasons ago. And before that??? I don't know maybe Jess McCormack (2005??). Its not like UCONN is transfer city.

However some of his favorites:

South Carolina won a national championship with transfers (Gray and Davis) and start 2 more this season (Alexis Jennings & Lindsey Spann--not to mention Tea Cooper potentially in December) or a school from his home state FSU. The Seminoles made it to an E8 with Leticia Romero, Chatrice White, & Imana Wright. They added AJ Alix this season and will get Kiah Gillespie available next season.

Ok.. Thats enough.. Like I said I enjoy listening to shows on wcbb because i am a fan but sometimes things need to be put in perspective rather than just going off on tangents to satisfy inner conflicts.
 
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