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Message: [QUOTE="Cheddie, post: 4799739, member: 482"] UConn is no longer the force that it once was, and [COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)]never will be again[/COLOR]. Too premature for that conclusion. This would have been a very different year with a completely healthy roster. Chris Dailey said Jana was the best player in the Euro tourney and had a chip on her shoulder which UConn could really use. She would have instantly impacted Edwards' game for the better. We also won't get to see how a healthy duo of Paige and Azzi might have clicked with considerable playing time together. Even though the competition has greatly improved, one player can still make a very big difference - see C. Clark. If Geno had Boston, he'd have another title or two and UConn was def in the running. One great get will put him right back in the conversation. Two factors in favor of your argument --- injuries which have disproportionately affected the team and Geno's age. I have no doubt, much like with Jim Calhoun, that recruits are being told that he won't be around by the time you graduate. That may be mitigated somewhat by the new transfer rules. Kids may still play a year for Geno and then move on. [/QUOTE]