OT Shea Ralph Vandy

[stamfordhusky]

No, she couldn't appeal it. Not becuase she was out of TOs, but becasue it was a non call - not appealable (in a formal sense). I think she was exhorting them to take a look at the replay, but I'm not sure they could do that without a good reason.

They were not allowed to review that non-call.

 

[CL82]

Hmmm..where have I seen this before?? Ahhaaa. 2021 Elite Eight matchup between Baylor and UCONN. Paige was getting mugged all game by DiJonai and Baylor with minimum calls, but there was a big uproar on the last shot by her. Foul? What foul? Some how, Kim is always in the mix.

I actually think that Geno said virtually the same thing as my post above after the game. Don't put yourself in a position where the ref calling a bad foul, decides the game, then you don't have to worry about it. For what it's worth, he also said he called the wrong play.

 

[FanSince17]

She was not allowed to appeal that play since it was a non-call, I.e. no whistle, no stoppage of apply.

Wow, you're right

 

[Cuango]

I like the thought, but I think it is somewhat presumptuous to think or assume that she would want to come back to UConn to replace Geno. Isn't she making her own way at Vandy? Team's getting better every year, facilities are great, didn't they just open a new facility, great academic school, hot city in Nashville, husband and family thriving.
I think Sue Bird would be perfect for UConn.

Shea should get the offer before anyone else. If she turns it down, I’m not sure where to go from there. Carla Berube perhaps? If they wanted to be daring I would take a look at Molly Miller at Az St. She has won big everywhere she’s been.

I love Sue, Dee, Maya etc as much as anyone but they have no coaching experience and just because you were a great player does not mean you would be a good coach. They need Shea! If they get the right coach, maybe we can minimize the post legend doldrums and keep UConn at or near the top. I’m for Shea, then (it sounds ridiculous I know) I would look at Molly Miller. She’s young, dynamic, and a brilliant coach.

 

[Woof]

I actually think that Geno said virtually the same thing as my post above after the game. Don't put yourself in a position where the ref calling a bad foul, decides the game, then you don't have to worry about it. For what it's worth, he also said he called the wrong play.

This is 100% true. The real issue is when the refs have like 20 missed calls. It isn't reasonable to expect a team to overcome that. 2018 Final Four game vs. ND........

 

[msf22b]

I was aware of the actual lyrics, but changed them to fit LSU’s recent performance. In addition, Rhyming is highly overrated……..,

Ah so!

 

[Bald Husky]

LOL, come on, there is no way that Shea will be leaving Vandy. She revived a past great program, something the past coaches (including Steph White) could not do. Vandy went from bottom feeder to top 10 in four years. This is now her program, in the best conference (according to them), starting to get the support from the fans, and she is down south where she grew up. The administration has shown that they are all in on WBB, so to find a school, a great academic school at that, that supports her is hard to find, so Shea would be not thinking clearly to move back north.

 

[cordarone]

Re: Shea as future UConn coach - has CT's state rules on nepotism changed?
Afaik, state employees can't supervise direct family members. I remember that there were issues with Edsall's son being hired to his coaching staff because of that.
I think it's unlikely Shea's going to move from Vandy because of her current (good and getting better) situation there but not being able to work with hubby Tom might be the dealbreaker.

 

[JLW]

I think UConn has a pretty good coach right now who I don’t think is going anywhere for a while.

 

[oldude]

I think UConn has a pretty good coach right now who I don’t think is going anywhere for a while.

So long as Geno stays healthy, I think that’s true. He still enjoys coaching and the associations with his players, past & present. I also think that once a recruit makes a commitment to play at UConn, Geno makes a real commitment to develop that recruit for the next 4 years. It’s a recurring cycle with no end. 😎

 

[Vancat]

mouth wide open, arms waving at her sides like a baby bird begging for a worm.

haha- perfect!

 

[Bone Dog]

So long as Geno stays healthy, I think that’s true. He still enjoys coaching and the associations with his players, past & present. I also think that once a recruit makes a commitment to play at UConn, Geno makes a real commitment to develop that recruit for the next 4 years. It’s a recurring cycle with no end. 😎

This is true, as I can attest, but within limits. I stayed on in my teaching post past ordinary retirement age because I still enjoy working with students. But there are other factors that work against that pleasure, like colleagues and admins. A time will come, and for me it’s isn’t very far off, when the tradeoff will no longer be in the favor of continuing.

 

[uconnfan68]

Re: Shea as future UConn coach - has CT's state rules on nepotism changed?
Afaik, state employees can't supervise direct family members. I remember that there were issues with Edsall's son being hired to his coaching staff because of that.
I think it's unlikely Shea's going to move from Vandy because of her current (good and getting better) situation there but not being able to work with hubby Tom might be the dealbreaker.

Interesting to note former FB coach Jim Mora has hired one of his sons at CSU. Maybe it was an issue here.

 

[EasyEd]

I liked this article about Shea and her UConn background:

Shea and her UConn past

 

[Bigboote]

To paraphrase a lyric by Old Blue Eyes from the song you reference that might apply to LSU:

Riding high in December, Shot down in January……

Let's just hope they (LSU) aren't back on top in March.

 

[CL82]

Re: Shea as future UConn coach - has CT's state rules on nepotism changed?
Afaik, state employees can't supervise direct family members. I remember that there were issues with Edsall's son being hired to his coaching staff because of that.
I think it's unlikely Shea's going to move from Vandy because of her current (good and getting better) situation there but not being able to work with hubby Tom might be the dealbreaker.

Premature but....

I believe the rule is that you can't hire a relative, so so long as her her husband is hired by the A.D. and his compensation determined by the A.D. it doesn't run a foul with the anti-nepotism rule.

I actually think that the bigger impediment is that she's got a good thing going at Vanderbilt. She may decide it's not worth leaving.

 

[Inthepaint]

Think Geno, if healthy, will be around another 4-5 years (CDas well)
Think the athletic dept will give great weight to their recommendations regarding the next HC
Always liked Shea’s fire as a player and skill as assistant at UCONN
She seems to have translated that to her HC style at Vandy
Barring some really dumb moves by the Vandy administration, she ain’t leaving

 

[Woof 101]

They can and should enforce the existing rule about Mulkey wondering onto the court.

Me thinks when ever she steps on the court the PA should be blaring.... Bring in the clowns. Just my HO....
So happy for Shea doing what Geno has done here.

 

[MSGRET]

I don't think the NCAA has the authority to force a school to spend millions of dollars to redesign a court that's been in service for 75 years. They can and should enforce the existing rule about Mulkey wondering onto the court.

A few years ago in either the SEC Tournament or the NCAA Tournament, Mulkey got upset with the refs and was at least 5 feet on the court walking towards the opposite end stomping here feet and yelling while taking off her jacket. There was no stoppage of play, the ref didn't call anything, if that had been almost any other coach they would've T'd them up.

 

[Pharos]

I like the thought, but I think it is somewhat presumptuous to think or assume that she would want to come back to UConn to replace Geno. Isn't she making her own way at Vandy? Team's getting better every year, facilities are great, didn't they just open a new facility, great academic school, hot city in Nashville, husband and family thriving.
I think Sue Bird would be perfect for UConn.

Just for fun: Southern CT, 8:00am - 35... Nashville TN, 8:00am - 47 degrees. Why CT for me? Grandkids.

 

[HuskyNan]

This is not an LSU thread

Stop with the childish comments. My patience for them is wearing thin

 

[Vancat]

Hope this isn't considered childish. I used to be annoyed by Coach Mulkey, but she has grown on me. Now I consider her honest and smart. Her costumes and on-court demeanor are entertaining as well.

As for Shea, she was always my favorite back in the day and I would love to see her at UC in the future, although who really knows all the factors that would go into that happening or not.

 

[oldude]

Hope this isn't considered childish. I used to be annoyed by Coach Mulkey, but she has grown on me. Now I consider her honest and smart. Her costumes and on-court demeanor are entertaining as well.

As for Shea, she was always my favorite back in the day and I would love to see her at UC in the future, although who really knows all the factors that would go into that happening or not.

I must confess that I too like Kim. She reminds me of a younger Geno before he mellowed……😉

 

[MSGRET]

Her next challenge will be the game at Mississippi St on the 15th and if Vandy gets past that then it's Michigan in Newark on the 19th.

 

[HuskyNan]

NOT AN LSU THREAD