What's Up With UConn?

[Go2Guy]

Y'all remember Kevin Ollie's, Shabazz Napier team that beat our Kane-Ejim-Houge team in 2014, then went on to win it all as a #7 seed (I think they were 7 and we were a 9 ??) .....
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and how Ollie was supposed to be first in line (before Fred) to get an NBA job? Now a couple losing seasons later and a 10-9 record this year have UConn folks wondering if he's gonna get fired.

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The depths the program has sunk to since then aren’t all Ollie’s fault.
The demise of the old Big East has hurt UConn more than any other program since the Huskies failed to gain membership in another power conference and couldn’t join the new Big East without orphaning their fledgling football program. Fans and recruits accustomed to UConn facing the likes of Syracuse, Georgetown and Villanova have not been nearly as enthusiastic about annual matchups with Houston, South Florida and SMU.

Injuries and unexpected defections have also undercut Ollie..."

https://sports.yahoo.com/uconns-lat...s-far-program-sunk-kevin-ollie-201114925.html

 

[CycloneErik]

A non-blueblood is always one hire away from collapsing.
UConn had a blueblood run with Calhoun, but Ollie can't keep it going.

 

[Playboi Carti]

Y'all remember Kevin Ollie's, Shabazz Napier team that beat our Kane-Ejim-Houge team in 2014, then went on to win it all as a #7 seed (I think they were 7 and we were a 9 ??) .....
...
and how Ollie was supposed to be first in line (before Fred) to get an NBA job? Now a couple losing seasons later and a 10-9 record this year have UConn folks wondering if he's gonna get fired.

"...
The depths the program has sunk to since then aren’t all Ollie’s fault.
The demise of the old Big East has hurt UConn more than any other program since the Huskies failed to gain membership in another power conference and couldn’t join the new Big East without orphaning their fledgling football program. Fans and recruits accustomed to UConn facing the likes of Syracuse, Georgetown and Villanova have not been nearly as enthusiastic about annual matchups with Houston, South Florida and SMU.

Injuries and unexpected defections have also undercut Ollie..."

https://sports.yahoo.com/uconns-lat...s-far-program-sunk-kevin-ollie-201114925.html

Sucks to suck Uconn

 

[CysRage]

I totally forgot about Uconn until this thread. Crazy to think we were one of their last challenges before taking the 2014 national title. If only Georges didn't break his foot!

 

[jdoggivjc]

Y'all remember Kevin Ollie's, Shabazz Napier team that beat our Kane-Ejim-Houge team in 2014, then went on to win it all as a #7 seed (I think they were 7 and we were a 9 ??) .....
...
and how Ollie was supposed to be first in line (before Fred) to get an NBA job? Now a couple losing seasons later and a 10-9 record this year have UConn folks wondering if he's gonna get fired.

"...
The depths the program has sunk to since then aren’t all Ollie’s fault.
The demise of the old Big East has hurt UConn more than any other program since the Huskies failed to gain membership in another power conference and couldn’t join the new Big East without orphaning their fledgling football program. Fans and recruits accustomed to UConn facing the likes of Syracuse, Georgetown and Villanova have not been nearly as enthusiastic about annual matchups with Houston, South Florida and SMU.

Injuries and unexpected defections have also undercut Ollie..."

https://sports.yahoo.com/uconns-lat...s-far-program-sunk-kevin-ollie-201114925.html

They were a 7, we were a 3. That was the year Niang landed on an NCC guy's foot and ended up with a Jones' fracture that sidelined him the rest of the tournament. That was also the year when NCC over ISU was every "experts'" upset pick in the first round.

 

[CloneGuy8]

He isn't a good coach. I said it another thread; he caught lightning in a bottle his first year with Nappier.

 

[jkclone]

I think the American really killed them and he isn't that great.

 

[CycloneErik]

He isn't a good coach. I said it another thread; he caught lightning in a bottle his first year with Nappier.

And he got lucky with Niang's injury.

 

[madguy30]

And he got lucky with Niang's injury.

And of course, I think they had a guy come out of nowhere and have a career night while ISU just didn't play very well and still almost pulled it out.

Are they classified as a blue blood? They've had plenty of success but I'm not sure if I put them in with Duke, UK, KU, etc.

 

[IcSyU]

And of course, I think they had a guy come out of nowhere and have a career night

In fairness, we had Dustin Hogue do the same.

 

[CycloneErik]

And of course, I think they had a guy come out of nowhere and have a career night while ISU just didn't play very well and still almost pulled it out.

Are they classified as a blue blood? They've had plenty of success but I'm not sure if I put them in with Duke, UK, KU, etc.

I'm calling it blueblood success, but only for a limited time. They only mattered with Calhoun, but they were winning titles and advancing like a blueblood while he was there.

I don't think they were one. They just played like one for quite a while.

 

[CyCrazy]

I almost feel bad for Uconn

 

[ClonesTwentyOne]

UCONN is done being a basketball powerhouse on the men side.

 

[madguy30]

I'm calling it blueblood success, but only for a limited time. They only mattered with Calhoun, but they were winning titles and advancing like a blueblood while he was there.

I don't think they were one. They just played like one for quite a while.

Right...kind of a sneaky deal. They have more titles than KU or UK combined over the last 20 years but they don't have near the prestige as those or even Michigan State.

 

[dirtyninety]

I still think it is a civics crisis that needs to be remedied that Connecticut and 5 other New England states have 12 senate seats out of 100.....all the states have the area of Minnesota. I would love to see an accurate accounting of the amount of federal largesse they bring in and gorge on....maple syrup subsidies and all.
Throw in New York and New Jersey that are just as partisan and undiverse intellectually......and there are 16 senators out of 100 that have a very narrow and selfish interest with national politics.
Screw their football team too.

 

[pulse]

<insert Jaguars fan clip here>

 

[CycloneGamecock]

I still think it is a civics crisis that needs to be remedied that Connecticut and 5 other New England states have 12 senate seats out of 100.....all the states have the area of Minnesota. I would love to see an accurate accounting of the amount of federal largesse they bring in and gorge on....maple syrup subsidies and all.
Throw in New York and New Jersey that are just as partisan and undiverse intellectually......and there are 16 senators out of 100 that have a very narrow and selfish interest with national politics.
Screw their football team too.

Uh politics board? Also should Alaska have the most senators in your mind or what?

 

[Cyched]

Maybe Geno can coach the men's team too?

 

[HFCS]

They were a 7, we were a 3. That was the year Niang landed on an NCC guy's foot and ended up with a Jones' fracture that sidelined him the rest of the tournament. That was also the year when NCC over ISU was every "experts'" upset pick in the first round.

Still annoys me.

 

[Cyched]

They were a 7, we were a 3. That was the year Niang landed on an NCC guy's foot and ended up with a Jones' fracture that sidelined him the rest of the tournament. That was also the year when NCC over ISU was every "experts'" upset pick in the first round.

Heck, remember last year when Nevada was a lock for the 12-5 upset?

Good times.