Reminder: HBO Show - UCONN March to Madness - Episode 5
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RockyMTblue2
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It was obvious from the last segment that they are not taking the cheap way out with a lot of in game footage. This one is really peaking my interest. Maybe Phee finally shows up and is in a talky 
. Saniya could get some more love too. Marisha and Butler? We know "the Voice" will be in rare form in the last couple of minutes.
This is the last "live" (or same day) thing I will see in these NCAAs as I'm being dragged off to a house inside a national park with no internet.
Where's Rocky go? He'll be alive and well in solitary. #@!$%#!
. Saniya could get some more love too. Marisha and Butler? We know "the Voice" will be in rare form in the last couple of minutes.This is the last "live" (or same day) thing I will see in these NCAAs as I'm being dragged off to a house inside a national park with no internet.
Where's Rocky go? He'll be alive and well in solitary. #@!$%#!
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You can get a free month of HBO Now by going directly to the website.
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LOL Uh oh, a Brenda mention.
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Not seeing it on hbogo.com. Is there a delay before they stream it? Usually watched the previous 4 shows a day or so later. First time trying to see it on Wednesday.
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From what I think, it's supposed to be available on HBO GO right after the original episode airs. I'm refreshing as I type.
EDIT: I'm wrong
When does new HBO original programming become available on HBO GO?
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Thanks for the link explaining their process. I'll watch it tomorrow.
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He also defended her and the other coaches saying every interview the other coaches have had since the moment the bracket came out started with a question about how they felt being in Uconn's bracket, and he didn't blame them for get really tired of hearing it.
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Not sure that Geno was necessarily defending Brenda, but was sympathizing in general with all the coaches that get asked about being in UConn's bracket.
As for Brenda, I thought it was fairly clear that Geno was saying that's not what I would be saying if I got dropped in a tough bracket. Brenda could have taken lessons from Corey Close or Kelly Graves who both handled that question beautifully.
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Good Show, but sure do wish it was 60 minutes long instead of 30 minutes. Would like to see more insight on the players/coaches and even practices.
However, I'm sure all other College Mens and Women's Basketball teams would love the exposure that HBO is providing to UConn.
However, I'm sure all other College Mens and Women's Basketball teams would love the exposure that HBO is providing to UConn.
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Loved the "horseplay" between Geno and Saniya after the team sang "Happy Birthday Luigi" to him, though I missed whatever comment she made to bring it on. Something like a coach grabbing a player in a bear hug could be threatening or creepy in a lot of coach/player situations, so it's a credit to the program, Geno and Saniya that it seemed wholly good natured and natural.
Sweat and effort requirements notwithstanding, it makes you want to hang out with those guys.
Sweat and effort requirements notwithstanding, it makes you want to hang out with those guys.
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I am really enjoying the episodes. This episode was very special. I really loved the part after practice, the team started singing "Happy birthday, happy birthday, Luigi", and Saniya yelled out Geno's age, 63, Geno yelled back "shut up", and then he ran over to Saniya and grabbed her, and put his knuckles in her head. Who could ever imagine Saniya and Geno having a special playing moment. Also, how many Coaches could get a 5 foot 11 inches player to buy into their system, and play "center". The work Geno and the staff has put in this team. Gabby went from playing guard, to playing forward to playing center, wow. I am loving this team, and enjoying this ride 
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My wife & I both commented that it seemed to be over in a flash. 60 min would have been much better.
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I really hope ESPN does a "director's cut" special and puts it out on DVD, etc. Something with bloopers, more game footage, etc. No matter what happens down the road, this team is very, very special and this is the ONLY year that this team is a team together. I want to be able to relive the year from time to time.
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It would be nice, but I can't see ESPN having access to HBO's material to be able to do that. Once the season is over, maybe I'll get the free trial and watch all the episodes in one sitting if I can't find them online somewhere.
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I am really enjoying the episodes. This episode was very special. I really loved the part after practice, the team started singing "Happy birthday, happy birthday, Luigi", and Saniya yelled out Geno's age, 63, Geno yelled back "shut up", and then he ran over to Saniya and grabbed her, and put his knuckles in her head. Who could ever imagine Saniya and Geno having a special playing moment. Also, how many Coaches could get a 5 foot 11 inches player to buy into their system, and play "center". The work Geno and the staff has put in this team. Gabby went from playing guard, to playing forward to playing center, wow. I am loving this team, and enjoying this ride
I wonder when the first team files the first complaint with the NCAA alleging that this HBO series gives UCONN an unfair advantage in recruiting - and asks that UCONN forfeit it's first "draft" picks for the next umpteen years? I also wonder which team will be the first to file such a complaint?
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I too loved the "Happy birthday" part. We often hear that Geno is incredibly demanding of his players. But the happy birthday shenanigans showed how much they care for him, and he for them -- and how they are able to poke fun at him, and how he is able to respond with humor. The relationship among the players, and between the players and coaches, is amazing.