Texas UConn series extended

[CL82]

 

[Galaxyshooter]

Dec. 3rd? that's my birthday Guess I'll be celebrating in the man cave with wings burgers and seltzer water (I don't drink alcohol) along with goobers and popcorn watching my girls gore dem Longhorns

 

[huskeynut]

I like this series.

 

[Inthepaint]

Moved to Texas last year
Like my Longhorns, but still LOVE my Huskies

 

[Bone Dog]

Great news. I wonder if there’s a risk for Vic in giving Geno a showcase in-state for his program. May cut into recruiting.

 

[Ozimoto]

Not surprising as I think Geno and Vic have a pretty good relationship.

 

[JellyBean]

This is a nice series and I am glad that they are going to continue playing.

 

[Bone Dog]

This is a nice series and I am glad that they are going to continue playing.

I like the idea of this series, too. Though I think last season’s game sparked some resentment among a few of the Texas players. But playing a Vic-coached team presents a good challenge.

 

[Alydar]

I like the idea of this series, too. Though I think last season’s game sparked some resentment among a few of the Texas players. But playing a Vic-coached team presents a good challenge.

I think some of the Texas team thought that 3 ranking was justified and read ESPN's grim prospects for UConn. Shock can lead to resentment.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Lexie Gordon was from Texas too.

 

[EricLA]

Texas under Vic will always be tough, I think, and bottom line, an excellent OOC game for RPI and experience. While the BE is improving every year, it's still an "afterthought" conference in some ways, so a great slate of OOC games will be a must...

 

[jdote33]

I like the idea of this series, too. Though I think last season’s game sparked some resentment among a few of the Texas players. But playing a Vic-coached team presents a good challenge.

It was a really fun game last year. Kinda want to rewatch. The energy was great cuz it was one of the first top 5 showdowns in women's college basketball last season. It felt like a measuring stick, like how good can this team be without Paige? Azzi kinda had a coming out party. Texas hung tough. I remember Taylor Jones was kind of a monster inside and Sonya Morris hit some shots. Shaylee Gonzalez kinda had a rough go of it and Rori was hurt. I think Dorka got hurt.... I think Texas ended up not even making the sweet 16 which had to be a huge disappointment for them. I don't know what to expect from them this upcoming season.

 

[Bone Dog]

It was a really fun game last year. Kinda want to rewatch. The energy was great cuz it was one of the first top 5 showdowns in women's college basketball last season. It felt like a measuring stick, like how good can this team be without Paige? Azzi kinda had a coming out party. Texas hung tough. I remember Taylor Jones was kind of a monster inside and Sonya Morris hit some shots. Shaylee Gonzalez kinda had a rough go of it and Rori was hurt. I think Dorka got hurt.... I think Texas ended up not even making the sweet 16 which had to be a huge disappointment for them. I don't know what to expect from them this upcoming season.

Me neither. Lots of potential there with the rising sophomores — Mwenentanda and Muhammad — and if Aaliyah Moore can come back from her injury, and they get a full season from Rori, they will be tough.

 

[Alydar]

Vic is a defensive coach and "rising sophomores" means better defense. I think Vic understands that a veteran UConn team could destroy them if they sleepwalk into the season. Dec. 3 gives him time and I'll never take a Vic-coached team for granted.
It should be interesting to see what sort of crowd shows up to see the "second best" team in the country.