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[QUOTE="sun, post: 4827466, member: 11664"]
The new Pitt coach Tori Verdi didn't have a problem playing UConn in a secret scrimmage last year when he was the HC of UMass.
As a native of New Britain, CT, he must have some familiarity with Geno & UConn WBB from his youth too.
Maybe he got some bad feedback from his AD about going forward with the game due to where  it was expected to be played.
UConn players already had visas because of their trip to Italy, but it could have meant that all of the Pitt players would need to get visas too, not a routine task or requirement for US teams.
There could have also been financial reasons related to renting out the venue or not being able to make any or enough revenue for the Pitt program.
In the article, Geno didn't mention any of the fine details about why Verdi didn't want to go forward with the game.
There may have been several legimate reasons.
Just 2 coaches and programs bucking heads.
I'm surprised that some reporter didn't call Verdi & ask him about it just for the sake of publicity & giving him a fair opportunity to respond.
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