what we didn't know in October that we think we know now?

[xHunt3r]

In the women’s game, the following national championship teams have had perfect records since the AIAW began sponsoring a championship tournament in 1972 (which was followed by the NCAA tournament in 1982):

1973 Immaculata Mighty Macs (20–0)
1975 Delta State Lady Statesmen (28–0)
1981 Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (34–0)
1986 Texas Longhorns (34–0)
1995 Connecticut Huskies (35–0)
1998 Tennessee Lady Vols (39–0)
2002 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2009 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2010 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2012 Baylor Lady Bears (40–0)
2014 Connecticut Huskies (40–0)
2016 Connecticut Huskies (38–0)

 

[Kibitzer]

A few posters referred to UConn "running a gauntlet" of a tough series of opponents. It's a gantlet (an "ordeal"). A gauntlet is a "glove," or dare.

 

[oldude]

A few posters referred to UConn "running a gauntlet" of a tough series of opponents. It's a gantlet (an "ordeal"). A gauntlet is a "glove," or dare.

So more appropriately the Husky schedule throws down the gauntlet to run the gantlet......

 

[alexrgct]

What you doing - double counting some? Texas, TN, Baylor - 1,2,3.

Uconn perfect seasons: 1995, 2002,2009, 2010, 2014, 2016.
Perfect seasons by everyone else : Immaculata 1973, La Tech 1981, Texas 1986, rennesse 1998, Baylor 2012.

6>5.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think Gabby is the best player in the country.

I don't, because her jumper is still a work in progress, but if I'm a WNBA GM, I take a chance on her. And early. She's undersized, as a forward, but a world-class athlete with a very high upside. In time, she could be a superlative shooter. She can defend 3 or 4 positions. She's a very hard worker who has learned from the best. She rebounds, runs the floor, and has become a good passer. Plus, she has never lost a college game.

 

[Kibitzer]

So more appropriately the Husky schedule throws down the gauntlet to run the gantlet.

Yup. And BTW, both words are pronounced GAWNT-let.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I figured out why this team is so tough. Really! Someone with top secret clearance at the Boneyard has leaked info to the team about Kibitzer's Badass Award. This is an uber-competitive group, so everyone wants that coveted award. I could read their lips during the Texas gave. Crystal drained a 3, and Kia yelled, "THAT was Badass." Lou came off the curl and hit a jumper, then Pheesa said, "Badass." Pheesa got the rebound and put in the reverse layup. Lou gave her the "Badass" look. And Natalie came into the game and said, "You may be from Texas, but I'm going to show you some REAL Badass.

 

[Kibitzer]

I figured out why this team is so tough. Really! Someone with top secret clearance at the Boneyard has leaked info to the team about Kibitzer's Badass Award. This is an uber-competitive group, so everyone wants that coveted award. I could read their lips during the Texas gave. Crystal drained a 3, and Kia yelled, "THAT was Badass." Lou came off the curl and hit a jumper, then Pheesa said, "Badass." Pheesa got the rebound and put in the reverse layup. Lou gave her the "Badass" look. And Natalie came into the game and said, "You may be from Texas, but I'm going to show you some REAL Badass.

ESP?

 

[Waquoit]

The name of the Clint Eastwood movie is The Gauntlet and it ain't about a glove, commie.

 

[Kibitzer]

The name of the Clint Eastwood movie is The Gauntlet and it ain't about a glove, commie.

Commie? Surely not me.

Clint Eastwood is a Californian. He surely knows that USC and UCLA athletics programs compete for the Lexus Gauntlet Trophy. It's a pewter-gilded glove.

 

[uconnfan68]

I would add:
-Kia Nurse looks to be a more confident player, especially on the offensive end (at least the last couple games). This hasn't always been the case in the past. I used to say that I could tell what kind of at bat A-Rod would have by looking at his face when he was getting into the batters box. It's the same with Kia. When she's playing relaxed, she plays better.

-Gabby Williams would be terrific in fantasy basketball, a player capable of stuffing the stat sheet in multiple categories. She's the team's 2nd leading rebounder, 1st in steals, and tied for the team lead in assists!

And jumps center, and only faked once so far. ;^)

 

[UcMiami]

In the women’s game, the following national championship teams have had perfect records since the AIAW began sponsoring a championship tournament in 1972 (which was followed by the NCAA tournament in 1982):

1973 Immaculata Mighty Macs (20–0)
1975 Delta State Lady Statesmen (28–0)
1981 Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (34–0)
1986 Texas Longhorns (34–0)
1995 Connecticut Huskies (35–0)
1998 Tennessee Lady Vols (39–0)
2002 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2009 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2010 Connecticut Huskies (39–0)
2012 Baylor Lady Bears (40–0)
2014 Connecticut Huskies (40–0)
2016 Connecticut Huskies (38–0)

Well if you are going back to the dark ages why stop there?! What about the All American Red Heads and the other great early teams.
In the NCAA era - the record is 6 - 3

Uconn perfect seasons: 1995, 2002,2009, 2010, 2014, 2016.
Perfect seasons by everyone else : Immaculata 1973, La Tech 1981, Texas 1986, rennesse 1998, Baylor 2012.

6>5.

What Delta State doesn't count? 6-6 if you include the AIAW

 

[JordyG]

I don't, because her jumper is still a work in progress, but if I'm a WNBA GM, I take a chance on her. And early. She's undersized, as a forward, but a world-class athlete with a very high upside. In time, she could be a superlative shooter. She can defend 3 or 4 positions. She's a very hard worker who has learned from the best. She rebounds, runs the floor, and has become a good passer. Plus, she has never lost a college game.

If Gabby continues to improve her shot and ball handling she'd make a nice pro 2 guard.

 

[Buzzyboy]

I would add:
-Kia Nurse looks to be a more confident player, especially on the offensive end (at least the last couple games). This hasn't always been the case in the past. I used to say that I could tell what kind of at bat A-Rod would have by looking at his face when he was getting into the batters box. It's the same with Kia. When she's playing relaxed, she plays better.

-Gabby Williams would be terrific in fantasy basketball, a player capable of stuffing the stat sheet in multiple categories. She's the team's 2nd leading rebounder, 1st in steals, and tied for the team lead in assists!

Are you saying Kellie Faris?

 

[Buzzyboy]

I think Gabby is the best player in the country.

Seriously? She's impressive and has grown offensively. She's a world class athlete but I have a very hard time thinking she's nearly the best in the country. I'm not absolutely sure she's even the best player on UConn's roster.

 

[Waquoit]

Seriously? She's impressive and has grown offensively. She's a world class athlete but I have a very hard time thinking she's nearly the best in the country. I'm not absolutely sure she's even the best player on UConn's roster.

Any second thoughts?

 

[StephStorrs]

What I didn't know in October that I definitely know now:
- WE'D WIN THE NOTRE DAME GAME!

 

[Kibitzer]

The name of the Clint Eastwood movie is The Gauntlet and it ain't about a glove, commie.

In today's account of the UConn victory over Notre Dame in the NY Times, the writer referred to the gantlet of UConn's difficult schedule. Commie paper.