Storm the court?

[UConn3432]

NEVER.

 

[VAHuskyFan]

Old money principle. We don't storm. See Pat Forde's "rules" for storming the court, which are brilliant.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=2306416

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Old money principle. We don't storm. See Pat Forde's "rules" for storming the court, which are brilliant.

http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=2306416&src=desktop

LOL. loved it!!!

 

[CAHUSKY]

Old money principle. We don't storm. See Pat Forde's "rules" for storming the court, which are brilliant.

http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=2306416&src=desktop

CAHUSKY principle. Forde is a . Life is short. Basketball is fun and exciting. Strom the court often. Storm the kitchen after a good meal. Storm your bosses office when you get a raise. Storm life people, storm life!

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I have no problem with students rushing the field of play...when appropriate. We are Uconn and we beat a lower ranked team, why rush the court? If Boat hits a three at the buzzer to beat Maine would you want students rushing the court?

At this stage of our program, court rushes should be reserved for championships or buzzer beaters versus higher ranked rivals...maybe.

 

[UC Billy]

Storming the court has nothing to do with us having been there or us holding ourselves to a higher standard. It's all about the students having fun in the moment of joy. Keep in mind many of these students have little knowledge of the past and the tradition of Uconn basketball. They go to the games to be part of the excitement on campus. So what is so wrong with them rushing the court and enjoying the special moment with the team.
What I would like to know is how the players feel about this issue. You look at the the schools at all levels who have rushed the court and the players loved it.

Just my thoughts and feelings

 

[Deepster]

Storming the court has nothing to do with us having been there or us holding ourselves to a higher standard.

Completely 100% disagree with this statement. It's for winning a game you weren't "supposed" to win.

 

[amory]

Storming the court has nothing to do with us having been there or us holding ourselves to a higher standard. It's all about the students having fun in the moment of joy. Keep in mind many of these students have little knowledge of the past and the tradition of Uconn basketball. They go to the games to be part of the excitement on campus. So what is so wrong with them rushing the court and enjoying the special moment with the team.
What I would like to know is how the players feel about this issue. You look at the the schools at all levels who have rushed the court and the players loved it.

Just my thoughts and feelings

I don't think the players love it. In fact, Shabazz ran to the locker room after making the shot specifically to avoid a court storming. It's literally a stampede and I'll bet being the person everyone is rushing toward would be pretty scary. Plus he was already dealing with a bad ankle!

In all but the biggest of upsets, students should celebrate with each other in the stands and let the players come to them.