What's going on with Geno's contract extension?

[pap49cba]

Seems like months ago Manuel said they were close to signing a new deal. Since then the silence has been deafening. Did I miss something? Has a deal been reached?

 

[ochoopsfan]

Read this on Mike Flynns twitter
https://twitter.com/MikeFlynn826


Mike Flynn ‏@MikeFlynn826 23h ago
The best and interesting "rumor" of day told to me: Geno to USC for $3M Not my rumor, told to me, money too big not to laugh. @womhoopsguru

Maybe the snow and cold winters have finally got to him?

 

[CONNFAN23]

I don't think we have to worry about Geno going anywhere but you never know.

 

[doggydaddy]

His family, including his mom and grandson live on the east coast. There is no way he is moving. Kathy would kill him.

 

[CONNFAN23]

I will tell you this much if Geno did leave for USC because UCONN wouldn't match money then the Board of Trustees and influential boosters would have the heads of Manuel and Herbst.

 

[phil sampieri]

I will tell you this much if Geno did leave for USC because UCONN wouldn't match money then the Board of Trustees and influential boosters would have the heads of Manuel and Herbst.

I bet some of the BY ( the ones thats know how to coach better) would be happy if he left.I'm not one of them.

 

[JimGunther]

Sounds like Mike Flynn is trying to get Geno a raise.

Don't get too frisky guys.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Unfortunately, in UCONN's new reality as a Mid Major in athletics we won't be able to compete with the $$ in the power conferences. If I'm Rutger's and Ohio State I'd be making a run at Geno as well. Our conference tv package pays 1.5 million/yr. The B1G pays 20+ million/year. That being said, I don't think Geno leaves this late in his career. If anything our new crap conference will just speed up his retirement.

 

[doggydaddy]

Unfortunately, in UCONN's new reality as a Mid Major in athletics we won't be able to compete with the in the power conferences. If I'm Rutger's and Ohio State I'd be making a run at Geno as well. Our conference tv package pays 1.5 million/yr. The B1G pays 20+ million/year. That being said, I don't think Geno leaves this late in his career. If anything our new crap conference will just speed up his retirement.

You really think the musical chairs have stopped for Uconn? Or that geno won't be able to keep Uconn as a power as long as he is there?

 

[Jmpenn]

I don't know how much he makes now but the cost of living in LA is very high so $3 million would be reduced a lot. I really can't see him leaving unless he is just really tired of the cold weather. I say there is a 5% chance he leaves UCONN.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Just saying........... Remember the Golden Rule. He who has the Gold Rules!!!!! Geno and the new facilities should keep UCONN relevant for the time being. But at some point if UCONN cannot get out of this Conference of Misfit Teams then they're going to be in trouble. Who will UCONN's big conference rival be? ND, Rutgers, Louisville, Syracuse, Villinova, St John's......... They're all gone. Temple, Tulane, SMU don't seem all that exciting.

 

[doggydaddy]

Just saying........... Remember the Golden Rule. He who has the Gold Rules!!!!! Geno and the new facilities should keep UCONN relevant for the time being. But at some point if UCONN cannot get out of this Conference of Misfit Teams then they're going to be in trouble. Who will UCONN's big conference rival be? ND, Rutgers, Louisville, Syracuse, Villinova, St John's......... They're all gone. Temple, Tulane, SMU don't seem all that exciting.

With the class of 2012 having 3 more years, Chong for 4 years, a 2014 class that is looking real strong
,UConn will be in the title hunt for several years. Either UConn will be in a top conference or the new conference will be improved enough because UConn is the top dog bringing up the other programs.

 

[vtcwbuff]

I bet some of the BY ( the ones thats know how to coach better) would be happy if he left.I'm not one of them.

This might qualify as the not smartest (just keeping it in bounds here) post I've read this year. A comment like this should be accompanied by the names of the accused. Put it out there Phil.

I can't think of a single fan or of a single post on the BY that has EVER suggested that the team would be better without Auriemma. Ludicrous.

 

[vtcwbuff]

You really think the musical chairs have stopped for Uconn? Or that geno won't be able to keep Uconn as a power as long as he is there?

Auriemma stays at UConn. UConn stays among the elite as long as Auriemma is the coach. Players don't come to UConn for the academics or the weather. They come here to learn basketball from Auriemma knowing that he can make them the best they can be.

He still doesn't walk on water.

 

[alexrgct]

Did I seriously read posts suggesting Geno is going anywhere, and that there are people who would be happy if he did?

Seriously?

 

[doggydaddy]

Did I seriously read posts suggesting Geno is going anywhere, and that there are people who would be happy if he did?

Seriously?

yes and no.

 

[Icebear]

DD, great signature line.

 

[msf22b]

Just fantasizing

Geno has had some good success with players from California,
Happy hunting ground for recruits,
An immediate natural rivalry
Press coverage like you can't believe
Major conference (once he shows up)
Nice Weather
Great Chinese food (best in country).
Great Band
Terrif School
yada yadda

 

[doggydaddy]

Just fantasizing

Geno has had some good success with players from California,
Happy hunting ground for recruits,
An immediate natural rivalry
Press coverage like you can't believe
Major conference (once he shows up)
Nice Weather
Great Chinese food (best in country).
Great Band
Terrif School
yada yadda

sounds like you found a new team to root for.

 

[ChicagoGG]

Geno would never move any further from his grandson than an easy drive for Sunday dinner.

 

[DanDar]

With that money he could afford to move his entire family. Don't tell me they wouldn't love to move to southern California. Connecticut doesn't even hold a candle to it. I would move there in a heartbeat if my wife was for it and she would be if we had 3 million reasons a year to do it.

 

[Icebear]

He has just built a new house down on the CT River.

Believe it or not a lot of Northeasteners find no appeal at all in SoCal. Many like it but a lot of would just think it awful.

 

[CONNFAN23]

He has just built a new house down on the CT River.

Believe it or not a lot of Northeasteners find no appeal at all in SoCal. Many like it but a lot of would just think it awful.

I ponder that sam e question in my head every day. The 75 degrees and sunny 300 days out of the year part of San Diego sounds real nice sometimes, but then I think I need the seasonal change that is quintessential New England. However if I had 3million reasons to go I think I would. LOL

 

[Icebear]

I ponder that sam e question in my head every day. The 75 degrees and sunny 300 days out of the year part of San Diego sounds real nice sometimes, but then I think I need the seasonal change that is quintessential New England. However if I had 3million reasons to go I think I would. LOL

But what if you already had 2 million reasons to stay.

 

[zls44]

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