Geno and UConn want MSU

[wtw2400]

I decided to watch this weeks UConn WBB show when lurking the UConn WBB Forum just to see their thoughts on us. I found this show to be rather enlightening on what the culture of that basketball program is. Geno really has not had anyone come up to challenge him since Summit had to retire. It seems we truly have a one of a kind in Vic. Vic isn't Geno. He is Vic and that is what I love about him.

The one thing is he seems to be wanting to insinuate that this team is weaker than most. And I found it interesting he talked about transfers as if he expects it to happen.

If you are into WOmen's Basketball like I am now that MSU is good, I would recommend watching the whole thing. Ecspecially if you want an inside look on the team State will have to face to win the National Title.

Definitely listen to the 1st minute for good soundbites. Skip to 17:04 for the segment on him mentioning Mississippi State as it relates to the past at his practices.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTzP6zeHHTU

First Minute and Full Show



MSU Segment

 

[TXDawg.sixpack]

Hard to say they “want us” from that segment. He’s looking for a coachable moment and they have one loss in their last 140 games. Where else is he going to go besides to MSU.

That said, you know Vic has to have his eye on USCe - they gave us 3 of our 5 losses last season. Geno’s gotta have his eye on us since we’re his only loss in 140 games.

Would be a great National Final game if it happens that way.

 

[wtw2400]

He is. But they remember the moment from the losing end. So we will get their best. Which is scary. But we are the only team who can matchup to that.

I agree, with a large crowd and Vic and the team wanting USCE, I expect to win that one.

I know Auriemma is undefeated in National Title Games. That scares me a lot. He has won 10 I believe so that would be 10-0. Which is insane. Being on the opposite bracket makes it a higher probability for them to lose. But once it gets to the National Championship Game, we are going to have to be ready to play. Because they will be.

I have seen a lot of our fans saying UConn should be behind MSU. I want UConn #1 until we beat them. I do not want to add any extra anger to that group. They will have plenty of motivation without the media helping them out.

And finally our fans cannot appreciate a moment for the life of them. It is "He is gone to A&M". Idk what Vic is going to do in the next 5-10 years. But I know this, if you are too busy worrying about that, then you are missing history. I am not concerned with Vic like most fans are. But I will go into that later if I need to.

 

[thekimmer]

I remember Pat Summitt wrote in her book....

Hard to say they “want us” from that segment. He’s looking for a coachable moment and they have one loss in their last 140 games. Where else is he going to go besides to MSU.

That said, you know Vic has to have his eye on USCe - they gave us 3 of our 5 losses last season. Geno’s gotta have his eye on us since we’re his only loss in 140 games.

Would be a great National Final game if it happens that way.

That whenever UT lost a NC game she wore that team's apparel every day for her personal workout gear as a constant reminder and motivation for the next year. That my friends is 'hold my beer' level calendar circling.

As far as Uconn is concerned, we snapped the longest winning streak in sports history in dramatic fashion on the biggest stage. I guarantee you the husky women do not view us as just another team and want redemption against us in the worst way.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Hard to say they “want us” from that segment. He’s looking for a coachable moment and they have one loss in their last 140 games. Where else is he going to go besides to MSU.

Think a MAJOR factor for MSU in their Epic win over UConn and halting their win streak at 111 .. was actually UConn win #72. That win was over Vic and MSU on Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at the Bridgeport Regional Sweet 16. MSU had just beaten #4 Mich State BUT got embarrassed in 98-38 rout.

 

[wtw2400]

It was a major factor for both sides. UConn was over confident playing a team they had beaten by 60 while MSU had a chip on their shoulder to win. Still surprised that accounted for about 31 points for State and about 31 points lost for UConn.

And the game that is often overlooked is Baylor. Baylor has been an incredible program the past decade. For State to beat what I considered another top 5 program in 2017 shows how great they were. In fact considering the size of Kalani Brown, the depth at that position, and their incredible guard play, that is just as much of a surprise.

Baylor to me is in that same position this season. The #3 team for now. But I am interested to see how they do in Big 12 play now that their schedule gets tougher with teams like Oklahoma State and Texas. Beyond UConn, Baylor is the one team I do not want in our bracket again.

 

[PineGroveBully]

I really had no feelings good nor bad about Geno until I saw how he handled the loss to us. Not gonna use the "c" word but if anyone has it, he does in spades. I don't about wanting us but I'm sure he'd welcome a rematch, especially if it came in the National Finals. If you wanna see how Vic and the girls are respected by a rival then go to their boneyard msg board and go back a few pages and read the game thread to the state-ut game. I checked it out Monday after our game and was pleasantly surprised, not much of the condescending attitude one might expect to see.

https://the-boneyard.com/threads/mississippi-st-tennessee-1-21-18.123200/page-3

 

[wtw2400]

I read that board quite a bit. They are good fans. Know what they are talking about.

Geno does not get along with many coaches. And there are many reasons for that as you can see. If Vic wins again, this series will get heated like you have never seen. Because Geno right now sees the MSU loss as a fluke. If State wins again, Geno will finally have a challenger. And that will not only be intriguing for State, but for Women's Basketball in general.

 

[Will.sixpack]

Heard from a pretty reputable source that Geno came in to the first team meeting for Uconn this year wearing a Mississippi State hat. I hope we get to play them for the National Championship.

 

[PineGroveBully]

You hafta like that if true. If we can wind up a 1 seed on the opposite side of the bracket then the media's talk of a potential rematch will dominate the coverage once the brackets are announced. Whether that's a good or bad thing, we shall see. But if any team or coach in our sports history is ready to handle that spotlight it's this bunch. Also to that last point I think Vic learned a good lesson last year. In pressing the girls so hard the day after the UCONN game. But in fairness to him I don't know if it was possible follow up that State/UCONN saga with much more than what we gave SC. This may not be a great comparison as A'ja isn't the flash in the pan that Dontae was but the tear she was on last year is one that I don't know that I've saw since Dontae that March. On second thought Kemba Walker would be a better comparison to the run A'ja had late last year. Of course a great player becomes unstoppable once they are allowed to get away with a lot of the things that she is allowed to do.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Do they ever mention the fact that as the #1 seed the last two years, they have played their Regional games in Bridgeport CT?

Nothing like being 'close to home.'

 

[She Mate Me]

Think a MAJOR factor for MSU in their Epic win over UConn and halting their win streak at 111 .. was actually UConn win #72. That win was over Vic and MSU on Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at the Bridgeport Regional Sweet 16. MSU had just beaten #4 Mich State BUT got embarrassed in 98-38 rout.

Just a little housekeeping. Mich. State was a 4 seed (we were a 5) not #4.

 

[Dogariffic]

At least he knows who we are.....

 

[BulldogBlitz]

They do not want any piece of the delta devils!!!!