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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 4520685, member: 5798"] Well............given this scenario, it appears that (as usual) money talks and has won out. As UConn fans, like it or not, we'll have to take what comes. ESPN sells sports. This series is still appealing to some fans across the country because it has a history. To ESPN...if it makes dollars, it makes sense. I think this comes under the "serenity prayer"........ [B][I]to ask for the serenity to accept the things you can't change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference.[/I][/B] So be it. [B]:)[/B] I remember an interview Geno did years ago (2011-2013) and that subject was brought up. He said he was not in favor of resuming the series. You would think Geno would have the final say on his preseason schedule. It appears ESPN went over his head to get what they wanted. During a presser shortly after the news broke about the series being resumed, Geno was asked what were his thoughts on the series resuming.....he paused for about 10-15 seconds before answering. He was politically correct in his answer, but you could tell his heart was not in it. ESPN will certainly get their wish with respect to the "invectives." No doubt Geno was read his "rights" and was shown a few other snippets of southern hospitality while the team was in town. :confused: I'll bet there were "Wanted" posters (for Geno) all over Knoxville in the days leading up to their arrival. Geno Auriemma......the man "old guard" Tennessee WBB fans love to hate. Even though Pat Summitt is gone, she is still revered and respected. They still back Pat, and they have long memories. :mad: You know he had to be glad to get THAT game (road trip) behind them. [/QUOTE]

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