Tweets from Practice

[intlzncster]

Since when did you become an AO Apologista?

Never been against the guy. I don't really have much opinion about him either way. Didn't care for the way he handled himself at times here, but I also recognize his importance to our 2011 run, eg did yeoman's work against Derek Williams in the NCAAs.

 

[intlzncster]

I couldn't disagree more. You need to really look at what Jeremy was doing by tourney time and then let me know if any of the guys you speak of would have hit this big 3's or those runners, jumped in passing lanes and flipped it forward for a dunk or 2? Giffey wasn't who he was last year at that point and DB wasn't close, just an experienced bench guy. JL was another ball handler also which was so important to the space Kemba was getting. AO played well in the tourney, stepped it up from the regular season no doubt but Jeremy was 2-3 levels up and making his name right there and then - he was special. Again, underrating JL I believe but everyone has an opinion.

Without AO, and only Chuck/Olander/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel and Roscoe, we would have given up 50 a game in the post. Derek Williams would have scored 100. Chuck/Olander would have fouled out with 15 to go; It would have been Roscoe and Giffey/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel at the C/PF spots.

 

[mauconnfan]

Without AO, and only Chuck/Olander/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel and Roscoe, we would have given up 50 a game in the post. Derek Williams would have scored 100. Chuck/Olander would have fouled out with 15 to go; It would have been Roscoe and Giffey/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel at the C/PF spots.

We could go on and on about each and every guy and "without Jeremy" and "without Bazz" so we can stop here and agree or kinda. But let's not make AO into Ricky Moore or anything because he wasn't or even close. Slow help defender if at all.....I would have to watch the game again but I'm thinking there was a lot more to Williams off game than AO. This is not coming from a guy thinking about the guy who left but the reality of the player he watched while a true Husky. AO was a key piece of the puzzle no matter.

 

[ctchamps]

Never been against the guy. I don't really have much opinion about him either way. Didn't care for the way he handled himself at times here, but I also recognize his importance to our 2011 run, eg did yeoman's work against Derek Williams in the NCAAs.

And here I thought you would catch my reference from the football forum and laugh. They use the word Apologista frequently. Started out, I believe, from the anti Edsall camp. I didn't expect you to answer my statement seriously.

 

[intlzncster]

And here I thought you would catch my reference from the football forum and laugh. They use the word Apologista frequently. Started out, I believe, from the anti Edsall camp. I didn't expect you to answer my statement seriously.

Sorry, don't visit the football forum.

 

[intlzncster]

We could go on and on about each and every guy and "without Jeremy" and "without Bazz" so we can stop here and agree or kinda. But let's not make AO into Ricky Moore or anything because he wasn't or even close. Slow help defender if at all.....I would have to watch the game again but I'm thinking there was a lot more to Williams off game than AO. This is not coming from a guy thinking about the guy who left but the reality of the player he watched while a true Husky. AO was a key piece of the puzzle no matter.

Would much rather talk about practice bit there's no reports! What are you going to do?

 

[ctchamps]

Sorry, don't visit the football forum.

No need to apologize I misremembered seeing you there.

 

[ctchamps]

Would much rather talk about practice bit there's no reports! What are you going to do?

I'm just killing time until Mack announces! Better to be with a bunch of misfits while waiting then doing chores.

 

[David 76]

Better to be with a bunch of misfits while waiting then doing chores.

Would you like me to get off?

 

[ctchamps]

Would you like me to get off?

Nicely played. I guess there are enough misfits remaining for me not to notice your absence.

 

[David 76]

Nicely played. I guess there are enough misfits remaining for me not to notice your absence.

And I kinda meant the opposite!

 

[champs99and04]

Without AO, and only Chuck/Olander/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel and Roscoe, we would have given up 50 a game in the post. Derek Williams would have scored 100. Chuck/Olander would have fouled out with 15 to go; It would have been Roscoe and Giffey/Jamal Coombs-McDaniel at the C/PF spots.

AO was very important, no doubt, but if I'm remembering correctly, Roscoe played a bigger role in defending Derrick Williams - I'm not sure AO spent any time on him.

 

[intlzncster]

AO was very important, no doubt, but if I'm remembering correctly, Roscoe played a bigger role in defending Derrick Williams - I'm not sure AO spent any time on him.

Only used DW as a tool for hyperbole. Clearly should have used somebody else.

 

[mauconnfan]

Would much rather talk about practice bit there's no reports! What are you going to do?

"We gonna talk about practice? I ain't about dat intlzncster, it ain't about dat"

 

[Huskybass]

Iverson's practice rant is a thing of beauty. One of the greatest non sport clips in the history of sports.

 

[intlzncster]

Iverson's practice rant is a thing of beauty. One of the greatest non sport clips in the history of sports.

That and "playoffs? playoffs?!? PLAYOFFS????"

 

[tcf15]

Dom Amore‏@AmoreCourant
Kevin Ollie says the Huskies have generally remained healthy. Amida Brimah missed a couple of days with a sore foot. #uconn

 

[tcf15]

Dom Amore‏@AmoreCourant
Kevin Ollie: "my job is to love the team, their job is to love each other" #UConn #Ollieism

 

[tcf15]

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie said team has been practicing mostly in new building #UConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie said team is healthy for most part. Brimah has a sore foot and he's been resting Boatright at times. #UConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie: "(New guys) look good. They're getting (acclimated) to our system and understanding how to play at a Level 5."#UConn

 

[tcf15]

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie: "There's a lot of versatility (with this group), but we're just trying to get them to know the plays right now." #UConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie: "Guys are playing hard, they're competing and like I always say they are completing each other, helping the freshmen out." #UConn

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie: "Boatright is doing a great job of leading the team so far. Amida is stepping up in a big way." #UConn

 

[tcf15]

William Paxton ‏@wspaxton
Ollie said Huskies had their first scrimmage Saturday. #UConn

David Borges ‏@DaveBorges
Ollie on new facility: “We used to have to take (recruits) to Burton and show them football facility, say, ‘We’re gonna be moving in soon.'

 

[tcf15]

David Borges ‏@DaveBorges
Kevin Ollie on looking ahead, new facility. #uconn http://www.tout.com/m/g4kzvj?ref=twbzgamw…

 

[Husky25]

Dom Amore‏@AmoreCourant
Kevin Ollie: "my job is to love the team, their job is to love each other" #UConn #Ollieism

So let me understand this...When Diaco says it, he's being earth-crunchy kumbaya boy, but when Ollie extolls similar virtues, he's being profound? Interesting.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

So let me understand this...When Diaco says it, he's being earth-crunchy kumbaya boy, but when Ollie extolls similar virtues, he's being profound? Interesting.

I missed the part where someone said he was being profound, but I'd say maybe - just maybe - Ollie's gained some cred in the last 6 or 7 months that Diaco hasn't earned yet?

 

[superjohn]

So let me understand this...When Diaco says it, he's being earth-crunchy kumbaya boy, but when Ollie extolls similar virtues, he's being profound? Interesting.

Not following your point here.....Ollie just won the National Championship in his first try, the Diaco coached UConn football team might be the worst team in D1 football.