UConn respect appears to be very high

[Scrutineer]

If one thinks its OK to hate on a coach for touting their school, doesn't one have to hate on all coaches? Or only the ones that back it up?

I'm betting those that think that way only apply it to the ones that back it up.

But the positive things he says about UConn: the players' desire to win above personal glory and being "bullet proof" are often misunderstood, perhaps due to frustration with their teams and how much UConn has dominated these past two years.

The articles sent to my phone about Duke get more hilarious every day. They're written like HS term papers touting Jon Schehyer and "the team" and their weekly revised recruiting philosophy and fit with the angst they must be feeling. One today was on Cooper Flagg saying how "they" went farther this year than expected but will go for a win next year". Totally brainwashed right down to their 5 star guys.

 

[QDOG5]

 

[CL82]

My son had his first showcase hockey tourney this past weekend with a new team so I met several new parents. I introduced myself to anyone I didn’t already know and made mention of my UConn fandom in case they needed some name association going forward. Mostly Nova grads so there was some fun banter but the general consensus of course is that they all miss Jay Wright terribly…

I told the story here, but I was in a board meeting where the board president made some half assed point about the value of teamwork and backed it up by saying he knew because he was a Villanova fan and they are pretty good basketball basketball team. I replied that I agreed with him and I knew because I'm a Connecticut fan and we are a better basketball team. The rest of the board collectively ohhhhhhh, like it was going to be an elementary school playground fight.

It's good to be a UConn fan.

 

[my2cents]

He moved to Hilton Neck

which is just south.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Respect is not the right word. Forced to kneel is more appropriate

 

[Huskybass]

I wear UConn stuff often as I graduated from UConn in 88 and have followed the team since the days of Norman Bailey and Mike McKay. It always makes me laugh when people say things like " The girls are so good, Geno is amazing." I just smile because I really have no interest in the women's program.

 

[UCLJ0211]

which is just south.

It’s 14 Hilton Units South

 

[Travelman6]

True.
I've never understood those who criticize a 53-41 win over a team playing its second Finals in a row.

Maybe it's because the margin was less than 13.

THeY aLwAyS gEt tHe eAsY pAtH, grRrr

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I wear UConn stuff often as I graduated from UConn in 88 and have followed the team since the days of Norman Bailey and Mike McKay. It always makes me laugh when people say things like " The girls are so good, Geno is amazing." I just smile because I really have no interest in the women's program.

Perfect response.

Btw, the other day, there was a tweet showing Mark Pope with a guy who had signed with Kentucky. Maybe it was posted to show that their successhinted by an earlier tweet wasn't Mahaney, as some had feared. Pope's very long tall guy finger pointed to the recruit. I liked the picture of Hurley's finger pointing at you better.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I’ve had Duke fans make comments about Clingan or Spencer being jerks to opposing players or saying they taunt. I always respond you loved Laettner back to the older ones. Holy Pot Meet Kettle.

"Well at least theyre not Grayson Allen"- Me

 

[TheChamps990411]

Respect is not the right word. Forced to kneel is more appropriate

Capitulation.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I told the story here, but I was in a board meeting where the board president made some half assed point about the value of teamwork and backed it up by saying he knew because he was a Villanova fan and they are pretty good basketball basketball team. I replied that I agreed with him and I knew because I'm a Connecticut fan and we are a better basketball team. The rest of the board collectively ohhhhhhh, like it was going to be an elementary school playground fight.

It's good to be a UConn fan.

Its funny because i watch some bball live streams and usually have a fun back and forth with opposing fans. Before last seasons title run it was an absolute barrage of smack talk from rival fans with a bit more venom to it. Id have to bite back pointing out our run of success and how we were on our way back or simply pointing out how at our best no one was going to beat the 23` team.
This season it was a bit toned down but fans of the teams we played in the tourney really went in on being able to be the team to knock us off but the worst were the Purdue fans. I warned them since last year and again this year and finally the teams met up and all discussion was put to rest emphatically.
Now its either congratulations or if someone tries talking smack i simply ask what program is the back 2 back national champ and has the most titles with 6 over the last 25 years and the debate ends pretty quickly. It is a beautiful time to be a Uconn fan. Crazy part is it looks like Hurley is set up yet again to keep the train rolling next season and the foreseeable future.