On an unrelated note, I've always thought the rise of UConn hoops (men and women) woul make for a great 30 for 30. The fact that Calhoun and Geno - hired about a year apart - were able to build programs with very little history into basketball powerhouses around the same time is so improbable. And when you consider the rough shape of the facilities at the time, it makes it that much more remarkable.
We all know ESPN would never go for it though...
It would end up being about Syracuse and Georgetown.On an unrelated note, I've always thought the rise of UConn hoops (men and women) woul make for a great 30 for 30. The fact that Calhoun and Geno - hired about a year apart - were able to build programs with very little history into basketball powerhouses around the same time is so improbable. And when you consider the rough shape of the facilities at the time, it makes it that much more remarkable.
We all know ESPN would never go for it though...
Of ALL the ex-players present last night -from either team- that ESPN could have interviewed and featured last night with Bilas.... they pick Eric f------- Devendorf.We all know ESPN would never go for it though...
That Devendorf laugh at the end of his segment with Bilas was like nails on a chalkboard mixed with the cries of dying puppies.Of ALL the ex-players present last night -from either team- that ESPN could have interviewed and featured last night with Bilas.... they pick Eric f------- Devendorf.
A microcosm of ESPN decision-making.
Could've done without it too, but it was pre-taped, he's coaching at Syracuse now, and was the only one in the building that played in the 6OT game that they were talking about all night long. What I really hate is when they have those features going on during gameplay. And yeah, @BUConn10, that laugh was awful.Of ALL the ex-players present last night -from either team- that ESPN could have interviewed and featured last night with Bilas.... they pick Eric f------- Devendorf.
A microcosm of ESPN decision-making.
I do hear all that (and was also thinking WTF Boehiem you couldn't get any better ex-players than that slimeball on your bench). But ESPN acts like that game is the only thing that has ever happened between the two teams.Could've done without it too, but it was pre-taped, he's coaching at Syracuse now, and was the only one in the building that played in the 6OT game that they were talking about all night long. What I really hate is when they have those features going on during gameplay.
I do hear all that (and was also thinking WTF Boehiem you couldn't get any better ex-players than that slimeball on your bench). But ESPN acts like that game is the only thing that has ever happened between the two teams.
I'm still pissed that JC kept a 6'11" guy on the bench at the end of the game. Yeah, it was Mandeldove, but no one on the floor was over 6'6".We should just be glad that ESPN considers "the greatest college game of this era" to be the 6OT game. Even though we lost and ESPN likes t bring it up a lot it's still nice to see us in a game that most consider one for the ages.
As much of it pisses me off too, he is the most notable person to a neutral college basketball fan in the UConn-Cuse rivalry.Of ALL the ex-players present last night -from either team- that ESPN could have interviewed and featured last night with Bilas.... they pick Eric f------- Devendorf.
A microcosm of ESPN decision-making.
As much of it pisses me off too, he is the most notable person to a neutral college basketball fan in the UConn-Cuse rivalry.
I do hear all that (and was also thinking WTF Boehiem you couldn't get any better ex-players than that slimeball on your bench). But ESPN acts like that game is the only thing that has ever happened between the two teams.