"Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about UConn wanting out of this war, not wanting to win, is a crock of bullshit. The Huskies love to fight, traditionally. All real Huskies love the sting and clash of the game.
You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your championship and your alma mater. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight.
When you, here, everyone of you, were kids, you all admired the champion marble player, the fastest runner, the toughest boxer, the big league ball players, and the All-American football players. Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards.
The Huskies play to win all of the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why the Huskies have never lost nor will ever lose a battle with the NCAA; for the very idea of losing is hateful to a Husky.