UConn Conor lost his Dad yesterday.
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Thoughts and prayers to Conor and his family. Never easy losing a parent but having it happen at this time of year is extra tough, I'm sure.
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Got to meet his father a few times at games - a total ball buster and overall good time to be around. Conor is one of us, so let’s give him the warmest welcome ever when he comes back.
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100% deserved. Guy is one of us with a mic on gameday.
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Sad news, especially around the holidays.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
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There’s none better than Conor and his Dad, Denis. He was taken far too early and will be dearly missed by all who have known him.
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God Bless him & Family.
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Very sad news, my condolences
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Sorry to hear the news God bless
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I'm another among many whose love of the Huskies was transmitted and grew through family. My condolences to Conor, et al.
26 years ago, during the final week of December, in KEA's freshman season, my dad passed. It was 35 years since my first game at the Field House. My dad had season tickets for years prior to that, and it always humbles me to know that he witnessed to the build from Yankee Conference success to steady national prominence that never got to the Final 4. I'm by no means without flaws or foibles, but "arrogant & spoiled" doesn't apply.
26 years ago, during the final week of December, in KEA's freshman season, my dad passed. It was 35 years since my first game at the Field House. My dad had season tickets for years prior to that, and it always humbles me to know that he witnessed to the build from Yankee Conference success to steady national prominence that never got to the Final 4. I'm by no means without flaws or foibles, but "arrogant & spoiled" doesn't apply.
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Very sorry to hear. Condolences to the Coner family. A loss is never easy, especially during the holidays.
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Condolences to their family
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I guess Mike Anthony is doing profile articles on other people besides the players.
“I remember getting tagged — criticism in a generally un-constructive way,” Geary said. “It wasn’t, ‘Modulate your voice.’ It wasn’t, ‘You missed something.’ To have it in a public form and someone be like, ‘You suck,’ in so many words, was something I had never experienced before and I was not at the time prepared to handle that because I didn’t consider myself someone in the public eye, even though I clearly was. It did a few things. I tried harder to engage with people about the job and be more accessible so there wasn’t a barrier. And I had people come to my defense. I say if you have suggestions, I’m open.”
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“I remember getting tagged — criticism in a generally un-constructive way,” Geary said. “It wasn’t, ‘Modulate your voice.’ It wasn’t, ‘You missed something.’ To have it in a public form and someone be like, ‘You suck,’ in so many words, was something I had never experienced before and I was not at the time prepared to handle that because I didn’t consider myself someone in the public eye, even though I clearly was. It did a few things. I tried harder to engage with people about the job and be more accessible so there wasn’t a barrier. And I had people come to my defense. I say if you have suggestions, I’m open.”
Meet 'GameDay Conor,' host of UConn basketball games
Conor Geary, 36, serves as in-game host for UConn men's and women's basketball games at Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center.
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Meet 'GameDay' Conor Geary, the charismatic and energetic host of UConn basketball
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Sorry to hear. Condolences to Conor
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My condolences. Sad news.
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100%. My dads had seasons my whole life. He introduced me to UConn and the BE. 40 years later we still go to games together. I can say the same about other son/father/grandfathers that I know.
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Sorry to hear about your loss Connor. I know how hard it is to lose your Dad. Like many on this board my Dad introduced me to UConn BB at the old Field house. We would get to a few games a year. But always Holy Cross. We would do either home or away for them. For some reason he always wanted to go to that game in particular. Your post, I am certain has many of us who post here thinking about our Dad’s and through tragedy and pain, we know we have the memories that will remain.