Author Topic: UConn losing to Providence?!?! (Read 3333 times)

tower912 · « **on:** February 28, 2012, 07:51:12 PM »

Geez........

MU B2002 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2012, 07:59:02 PM »

Think the Friars rush?

MattyWarrior · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:03:58 PM »

From the top to the bottom.

MUrugger · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:08:03 PM »

Final:

U-Conn 70
Providence 72

chapman · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:11:18 PM »

And they're still in the tournament? I think the NCAA Tournament needs contraction almost as bad as the NBA.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:13:12 PM »

Can't be sure of that tournament thing anymore. Everyone assumed that they'd finish at least 9-9.

Lennys Tap · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:13:44 PM »

Quote from: chapman on February 28, 2012, 08:11:18 PM

And they're still in the tournament? I think the NCAA Tournament needs contraction almost as bad as the NBA.

Soft bubble this year

CtownWarrior · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:18:11 PM »

they have to make a run in the BET if they want to dance, even with the soft bubble.

Windyplayer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:29:27 PM »

Shame on UCONN. If they make the tourney now, barring a deep run in the BEast tourney, I'll be really disapponted.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:35:18 PM »

If UConn makes the tournament and USF is out I guess playing the games does not meam mutch.

jsglow · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2012, 08:41:31 PM »

Quote from: muwarrior69 on February 28, 2012, 08:35:18 PM

If UConn makes the tournament and USF is out I guess playing the games does not meam mutch.

If I were the BEast commish, I'd DEMAND that USF get UConn's bid. No heart at all. Blow a 14 point lead from the 12 minute mark when your tourney is hanging by a thread? Gimme 10 Jae Crowder kids before one Lamb or Napier.

Edit. I did a little more work. They've won 3 freakin' games since MLK weekend, and one of those was DePaul. Losers. NIT. Eat it.

Windyplayer · « **Reply #11 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:55:53 AM »

Blaney will really enjoy a peaceful offseason as schools wouldn't touch his door with a ten-foot pole to fill their head coaching vacancies.

MUMac · « **Reply #12 on:** February 29, 2012, 07:26:03 AM »

Quote from: windyplayer on February 29, 2012, 06:55:53 AM

Blaney will really enjoy a peaceful offseason as schools wouldn't touch his door with a ten-foot pole to fill their head coaching vacancies.

I think he is a good fit for UConn. I hope, neigh I pray, that UConn is smart enough to immediately give the job to Blainey when Calhoun announces he is hanging it up!

CTWarrior · « **Reply #13 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:03:49 AM »

I watched the game and they sure miss Calhoun. They are so lazy at times (particularly Lamb), which is startling to see from a UConn team for weeks on end. Calhoun would not stand for that. He has never been a great offensive X's and O's coach, but he gets great players and then gets them to play defense like their lives depended on it.

kmwtrucks · « **Reply #14 on:** February 29, 2012, 08:43:36 AM »

you are joking about Blainy correct? They have 2 lottery picks and cannot beat providence and there D intensity is terrible.

The Bigger question is Kevin Ollie being involved with this remove him from consideration? I had heard he was the the next coach.

Way better hire then blainy.

MUMac · « **Reply #15 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:44:56 AM »

Quote from: kmwtrucks on February 29, 2012, 08:43:36 AM

you are joking about Blainy correct? They have 2 lottery picks and cannot beat providence and there D intensity is terrible.

The Bigger question is Kevin Ollie being involved with this remove him from consideration? I had heard he was the the next coach.

Way better hire then blainy.

For whom?

brewcity77 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:04:26 PM »

This is the first time I've had any doubt about UConn. I still think they get in at 8-10, their resume is simply too good, but Pitt is absolutely a must-win, and they can't afford another bad loss in the tournament. 2 BET wins would lock them back in (provided they beat Pitt), but 0-1 would have them chewing off their fingernails come Selection Sunday.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:22:33 PM »

Has a team three games under .500 in conference play ever gotten into the tournament with an at-large bid? Granted it will be either 2 or 4 when the timnes comes.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:32:14 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on February 29, 2012, 12:22:33 PM

Has a team three games under .500 in conference play ever gotten into the tournament with an at-large bid? Granted it will be either 2 or 4 when the timnes comes.

Yes, at least 2 6-10 conference teams have made it. Pretty sure FSU and Nova did.

DSEEagle · « **Reply #19 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:37:07 PM »

Quote from: kmwtrucks on February 29, 2012, 08:43:36 AM

you are joking about Blainy correct? They have 2 lottery picks and cannot beat providence and there D intensity is terrible.

2 lottery picks?

dwaderoy2004 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 29, 2012, 12:40:55 PM »

Drummond and Lamb are both likely lottery picks.

The Equalizer · « **Reply #21 on:** February 29, 2012, 02:21:53 PM »

Blaney is 72 years old. He's not a candidate for another head coaching job--UConn or elsewhere.

My guess is that if Drummond and Lamb leave at the end of this year, Calhoun and Blaney both retire--possibly with some prodding, and the coaching carousel starts all over again.

Uconn is going to go into rebuilding mode. School appears committed to high-level success, and if they get the right guy as HC they will be contending again by 2015.

CTWarrior · « **Reply #22 on:** February 29, 2012, 03:35:40 PM »

If I was UConn Kevin Ollie would be coaching in Calhoun's absence. He can't do any worse.

If the sanctions stick and there is a postseason ban on UConn next year, I imagine any player who expects next year to be their last may bolt for another school (Oriakhi comes to mind). You would think that such a ban would pretty much insure Lamb and Drummond move on to the NBA. They already have a light class coming in, so next year could be very rough for them.

Calhoun will not want to leave UConn in that state. I think he will want to help turn it around before he leaves, if his health allows.

MUMac · « **Reply #23 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:11:53 PM »

Quote from: The Equalizer on February 29, 2012, 02:21:53 PM

Blaney is 72 years old. He's not a candidate for another head coaching job--UConn or elsewhere.

My guess is that if Drummond and Lamb leave at the end of this year, Calhoun and Blaney both retire--possibly with some prodding, and the coaching carousel starts all over again.

Uconn is going to go into rebuilding mode. School appears committed to high-level success, and if they get the right guy as HC they will be contending again by 2015.

Just to be clear, as it seems some did not catch it, I was hoping, praying from Marquette's perspective. In no way did I ever think he would be a candidate. I guess I best use teal in the future.

dwaderoy2004 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:30:00 PM »

Don't give in to the teal. It wasn't, and shouldn't ever, be necessary.

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