(02-16-2010 10:44 AM)bitcruncher Wrote:  I think if UConn finishes up that slate 4-1 they'd easily deserve a bid. But 1-4 is as likely as 4-1 with that slate, if they play as inconsistently as they have so far this season...

I would say if they get to 19 wins they are in. 19 could come from remaining schedule or the BET.

This thread is halirous.

(02-16-2010 03:00 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  This team could lose to our whipping boy RU just as easily in the next game. They could also blow out WVU too. I hope Calhoun will get them focused.

Not this year, even though the game is in Hartford. Even when the Mountaineers play badly, we're tough to beat. WVU has lost their 4 conference games by a total of 13 points...

It is amusing, isn't it... :-)

(02-16-2010 05:11 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 03:00 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  This team could lose to our whipping boy RU just as easily in the next game. They could also blow out WVU too. I hope Calhoun will get them focused.

Not this year, even though the game is in Hartford. Even when the Mountaineers play badly, we're tough to beat. WVU has lost their 4 conference games by a total of 13 points...

It is amusing, isn't it... :-)

We shall see. When UCONN is playing to its talent, it can beat any team in the country regardless if they bring their best or not. The issue is will those guys get focused or take plays off like they have done all year. They have lost to bunch of lesser teams they got no business losing to.

It is only amusing cause all the homers from other teams like to come and bash UCONN because we are having a horrible season. Yes these guys have severally underachieved but they are still capable of making a run and some major noise in the NCAA.

(02-16-2010 09:09 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 05:11 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 03:00 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  This team could lose to our whipping boy RU just as easily in the next game. They could also blow out WVU too. I hope Calhoun will get them focused.

Not this year, even though the game is in Hartford. Even when the Mountaineers play badly, we're tough to beat. WVU has lost their 4 conference games by a total of 13 points...

It is amusing, isn't it... :-)

We shall see. When UCONN is playing to its talent, it can beat any team in the country regardless if they bring their best or not. The issue is will those guys get focused or take plays off like they have done all year. They have lost to bunch of lesser teams they got no business losing to.

It is only amusing cause all the homers from other teams like to come and bash UCONN because we are having a horrible season. Yes these guys have severally underachieved but they are still capable of making a run and some major noise in the NCAA.

i agree with husky and if kemba and dyson play like they did in the remaining games watch out big east, calhoon isn't in the hall for bubkiss.

The Huskies won't blow out WVU. No way. No how...

(02-16-2010 09:19 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 09:09 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 05:11 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(02-16-2010 03:00 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  This team could lose to our whipping boy RU just as easily in the next game. They could also blow out WVU too. I hope Calhoun will get them focused.

Not this year, even though the game is in Hartford. Even when the Mountaineers play badly, we're tough to beat. WVU has lost their 4 conference games by a total of 13 points...

It is amusing, isn't it... :-)

We shall see. When UCONN is playing to its talent, it can beat any team in the country regardless if they bring their best or not. The issue is will those guys get focused or take plays off like they have done all year. They have lost to bunch of lesser teams they got no business losing to.

It is only amusing cause all the homers from other teams like to come and bash UCONN because we are having a horrible season. Yes these guys have severally underachieved but they are still capable of making a run and some major noise in the NCAA.

i agree with husky and if kemba and dyson play like they did in the remaining games watch out big east, calhoon isn't in the hall for bubkiss.

The problem is that they havent played that way every game. And they probably wont the rest of the way.

(02-15-2010 09:26 PM)omnicarrier Wrote:  

(02-15-2010 09:18 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(02-15-2010 09:04 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  What about the coach at Quinnipiac? Isn't Tom Moore a Calhoun protege? Quinnipiac is having a pretty good season this season too...

could be, but howie has had more success over at central conn, who plays quinnipiac in the northeast conf.

if i was a gambling man i would say howie dickenman, he has more head coaching experience and took central conn to the ncaa's 3 times...,

I don't see UConn settling for anything but a "name" coach. Don't think they'll get Wright, but they could someone like him.

Cheers,
Neil

Well, I still think Tom Moore might be the man they need. If you'll remember from the article...

Quote:Let’s face it: Recruiting has slipped since Tom Moore left a few years ago to take the head job across the state at Quinnipiac.

It sounds to me like he was a key cog in UConn's success. Why would you not want somebody who brought a lot of talent into Storrs?

(02-17-2010 10:06 AM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(02-15-2010 09:26 PM)omnicarrier Wrote:  

(02-15-2010 09:18 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(02-15-2010 09:04 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  What about the coach at Quinnipiac? Isn't Tom Moore a Calhoun protege? Quinnipiac is having a pretty good season this season too...

could be, but howie has had more success over at central conn, who plays quinnipiac in the northeast conf.

if i was a gambling man i would say howie dickenman, he has more head coaching experience and took central conn to the ncaa's 3 times...,

I don't see UConn settling for anything but a "name" coach. Don't think they'll get Wright, but they could someone like him.

Cheers,
Neil

Well, I still think Tom Moore might be the man they need. If you'll remember from the article...

Quote:Let’s face it: Recruiting has slipped since Tom Moore left a few years ago to take the head job across the state at Quinnipiac.

It sounds to me like he was a key cog in UConn's success. Why would you not want somebody who brought a lot of talent into Storrs?

He just got his first job. He needs experience. I think if UCONN does pick someone from the Calhoun tree, Tom Moore won't be a bad hire. He is still in CT and close to the program.

I think a young coach from the State of Connecticut would be more likely to stick around too - for a very long time...

(02-17-2010 07:58 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  I think a young coach from the State of Connecticut would be more likely to stick around too - for a very long time...

this guy is going to be callhoons replacement i'm tellin you.................


Prior to returning to CCSU, Dickenman joined the University of Connecticut staff in 1982. During his tenure, Husky basketball became one of the nation’s elite programs. He spent 10 years as the top assistant to coach Jim Calhoun, during which the Huskies recorded a 20-8 post-season record. He was responsible for the recruitment of several future NBA players during his tenure, including Donyell Marshall, Donnie Marshall, Kevin Ollie, Travis Knight, Jake Voskuhl, Scott Burrell, Chris Smith and Cliff Robinson. While with the Huskies, UConn advanced to postseason play for nine-consecutive seasons, including five trips to the Sweet 16 in seven years. The 1987-88 UConn squad brought home the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) title.

(02-08-2010 09:21 AM)ccbfan Wrote:  Just a note.

Since the early 90s every Uconn freshman class that missed the NCAA tourney made the final 4 if they stayed for 4 years.

Every Uconn freshman class that played in the NIT have won a National Championship if they stayed for 4 years.

Gloat now my friends but most Uconn fans have seen this before and know about the glorious light at the end of the tunnel.

I wanted to bump this last week after the win against Arizona but thought it would be major Karma/Mojo violation since the second part didn't happen yet then.

But since it all happened. The streak continues.