UConn v. Mich State in Germany

[HeGotGame]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...onnecticut-nov-9-overseas-military-base-nov-9

 

[RayRay19]

NO ****ing WAY!!!!!!

Hahaha this is a dream come true. I am studying abroad in Heidelberg next semester and i will be only an hour from where they are playing. THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zls44]

NO ****ing WAY!!!!!!

Hahaha this is a dream come true. I am studying abroad in Heidelberg next semester and i will be only an hour from where they are playing. THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

But you aren't getting in to the game.

 

[RayRay19]

i just realized that its on a military base...dammit!

 

[Tenspro2002]

This certainly takes the sting out of losing the aircraft carrier game. Anything that keeps us in the national spotlight is good for the program, and playing another top-10 program helps as well.

 

[Walker11]

Wow. What else can I say. At least we aren't going full on cupcake schedule style next year.

MSU, NC State (likely preseason ACC favorite), SDSU and I know I am forgetting a couple games.

What about Michigan, Tennessee or Texas?

 

[GemParty]

Great game, will get Lots of attention, plus we have 3 players ready to get some Home Cookin!

 

[SouthTampaBill]

And the problem with it being on a military base is what Ray?

 

[Waquoit]

Nice homecoming game for half of our team. I hope their fans can get in to watch.

 

[3rdbass]

Will be a stiff test for our undersized front court for sure but it should be interesting. I hope our guards and Daniels can step up their play this year as they will be the main scoring options this year.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

And the problem with it being on a military base is what Ray?

It won't be open to the general public.

 

[progrocks]

So our three German players will not be able to have their close friends and family see the one game that is not an 8 hour flight away?

 

[rbny1]

This is terrific. It will be memorable for the players and will take some of the sting out of not being able to play in the BE or NCAA tournament.

 

[UConn3432]

So our three German players will not be able to have their close friends and family see the one game that is not an 8 hour flight away?

I'm sure they'll figure something out for the families. Families always get to attend games.

 

[Palatine]

Part of our German recruiting strategy.

Today Germany. Tomorrow the world.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Great game, will get Lots of attention, plus we have 3 players ready to get some Home Cookin!

yep, that was my reaction....great for our German players and their families, as well as for the kids getting the chance to entertain our servicemen.

 

[TRest]

Wow. What else can I say. At least we aren't going full on cupcake schedule style next year.

MSU, NC State (likely preseason ACC favorite), SDSU and I know I am forgetting a couple games.

What about Michigan, Tennessee or Texas?

NC State is a probable preseason favorite to win the ACC? That conference really is pooping the bed.

 

[hungry husky]

Blitzkreig!!!

 

[hungry husky]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...onnecticut-nov-9-overseas-military-base-nov-9

Obviously not considering tone, but it seems like coach sees himself on the bench for this game.

 

[Rumrunner]

Looks like Izzo is as much of a stand-up guy as the MSU people say he is.

While a great opportunity for MSU and its players, with the drei germans and NCAA crap, this means more to UConn.

Kudos to Manuel, JC and ESPN.

 

[Matt (Chicago)]

It won't be open to the general public.

take it easy chief, he was just saying that he wont be able to attend the game, even though he lives in GER.

 

[rw005]

This is going to be awesome!

 

[HuskyBballFan]

take it easy chief, he was just saying that he wont be able to attend the game, even though he lives in GER.

I was responding directly to SouthTampaBill's question. He asked why Ray was upset that it was on a military base.

Thanks for looking out though.

 

[Dove]

It would be kind of funny to see

Wolf - 3 minutes
Giffey - 4 minutes
new guy - 1 minute


Won't happen but that would be a kick to their nutzen.

 

[caw]

It would be kind of funny to see

Wolf - 3 minutes
Giffey - 4 minutes
new guy - 1 minute


Won't happen but that would be a kick to their nutzen.

I realize you were kidding, but assuming UConn doesn't play a 4 guard lineup, UConn would have to play Olander/Nolan a combined 73/80 minutes or so. One of Wolf/Tolksdorf will be playing a decent amount.

Giffey might feel the squeeze the most, if Evans plays some 3 and/or Daniels steps up.

It will be interesting to see what Calhoun and co. come up with this year to deal with the lack of depth and big men.