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Message: [QUOTE="augustaTC, post: 2104835, member: 7216"] A couple of thoughts: Seem to be a lot of similarities between Summitt's approach to coaching and Auriemma's. Having said that, Warlick isn't Summit - and following a legend is practically impossible, as Geno's successor will find out. Warlick seemed to be saying that her primary concern was making a difference in her kids' lives (as Summitt had in hers), rather than winning BB games. Or maybe she realizes she'll never be the [I]coach[/I] Summitt was and wants to leave her impact in another way. As noble as it may be, and unfortunately for her, you first get judged on W's & L's, and then (maybe) the positive impact on your players lives. Probably not fair, or right or even reasonable, but that's the way it is in big-time college sports. I read a piece recently about a former UConn player now coaching in D-III (forget who...Berube maybe???). It described what she did, how the program worked, how the kids responded and where everyone's priorities stacked up and I can't help but wonder if that sort of a situation might be a better match for Warlick's personality and talents and abilities. [/QUOTE]