Posted by nightxtr4in on April 22, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like he's singing his version of Taylor Swift's song..."She's the reason for the tear drops on my basketball". What a cry baby.

Posted by eefor10c on April 22, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a total JERK!!!!! Geno, you screwed up in the semifinals and Pat showed you how to coach. Your level of resentment is at an all time high as you had already counted on the 08 championship. Instead it was LADY VOLS # 8 in o8!!! You cheat, you got caught, Why should Pat put up with any crap from you? You are so resentful that Pat is "good for the game." You, on the other hand stink!!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 22, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Funny how win you actually win championships and not Eastern Division titles that other coached don't particularly like you as much.

Posted by DaddyVol on April 22, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno Knows!!!!!!! CHEATER.. Cheat to outrecruit your arch rival. You had your chance to continue the series in the national championship Geno. I hope this is the start of the maya moore curse for all of uconns sports.

Posted by ozarkvol on April 22, 2008 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds to me as if Geno has a little recruiter's (buyer's) remorse with Maya Moore. What Geno knows is this: They may win a national championship again, but UCONN will never be the same (year after year dominant) without playing the Lady Vols every year. That is what "GENO KNOWS" !

Posted by yemmusdarb on April 22, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let's see, we just won our 8th national championship and 2nd in a row. We cancelled the series with UCONN because they were busted cheating. And yet we want to listen to this loud mouth??? Listen Geno, get on our level and maybe we'll talk. You got drilled by Stanford and we drilled them 2 days later. So, what's left to say? Pat won't comment because she's classy.

Geno is a loud-mouthed Yankee. UConn has been riding UT's coat tails in women's basketball since they hired him. He'll always be 2nd best and he knows it. That's why he throws temper tantrums and Pat just sits back in her office and looks across the hallway at her 8 national championship trophies and laughs.

To Hell with Geno and UConn.

Posted by bhjohnso on April 22, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

as much as i detest the man, he has a couple of valid points. i disagree with canceling the series. i disagreed with pat's remarks about the duke situation. in my opinion, the best way to put someone in their place is kick their tail on the court, not take your ball and go home, which is the impression i get from this deal.

Posted by Volfan1 on April 22, 2008 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

With that kind of venom and perversion of the truth, Geno & John Adams should be good friends.

Posted by yemmusdarb on April 22, 2008 at 11:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bhjohnso:

Ok, I agree about Duke. That was kind of whimpy to say "leave our players alone". We can't control what a crowd does. But with UConn, you have to realize when you're recruiting the same kids and the other team gets them because they aren't playing by the rules and you are... it leaves a sour taste in your mouth. Why play those same kids against the girls you actually signed? Why give the other program the satisfaction? UT created UConn. Without them having played us for so many years, they'd be nothing. So we didn't take our ball and go home with it. We're more like the big brother leaving the game to let the smaller kids play. If they want to travel and walk and not play by the rules, we --- the big brother --- simply walk off and let them play that way. We've got bigger and better things to do.

Posted by hcjournals on April 22, 2008 at 11:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Coach:

You own this guy! We put him on the map......We gave him access to the highest echelon in women's basketball........He got careless.......And he got caught.........To use ESPN because it is in Connecticut was beyond cheating. And it wasn't minor as he likes to say. What he wasn't saying out loud to the recruit was that he had ultimate influence with the premier sports television network on the world, and it was 60 miles from his campus. For him to say it wasn't major is ridiculous. What is ridiculous is not to know how many recruits have taken that little tour before.........When that litle tidbit comes out, then we will start looking at the whole truth. He doesn't like it that while, yes, he helped activate the television market on the eastern seaboard; and along with us brought the women's game to the highest visibiity it had ever known, he forgot his manners. Hmmm....there are people in this country who think that how you treat people is secondary to winning the prize. Those of us in the collective Tennessee family know otherwise. You don't have to be born in Tennessee to be a Volunteer. But you do have to follow a few basic rules to be one of us. Thanks for standing up for what it means to be a Vol. I'm not saying you should never play him again. Things can change, and forgiveness is one of our attributes as well. But you held him accountable. And the greatest thing is that the eastern press will hound him from now on. Way to go. We are so proud of you, and grateful we get to watch you and your teams every year do the right things.....and yes, graduate........Take care.

Tim McGowan
Dallas

Posted by faithfulvol on April 22, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We don't need Geno's recruits anyway.....Pat is doing just fine without UCONN recruits! He is nothing but a jerk. All you have to do is watch him in a game and watch Pat in a game.............GENO, JERK WITH NO CLASS...........PAT SUMMITT, CLASS ACT!
I totally admire Pat for standing up for her girls, especially with the Duke situation. Sometimes people (Geno) forget these players are still kids and it just wasn't right for the Duke fans to do what they did to Alexis. I work with young people too and Pat is one hundred percent committed to standing by her girls and that is the way its gotta be if you are gonna have impact on young adults. It may be petty in some eyes, but when a 22 year old is having her past thrown in her face on National TV, it is a big deal in her eyes. I gurantee Pat Summitt made a bigger impact on Alexis Hornbuckle's life by that one Duke statement than could ever be imagined!!!!
PAT SUMMITT FOR PRESIDENT!! LOL.....behind you all the way.

Posted by BigVolinCarolina on April 22, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish Summit hadn't made threatened to cancel the Duke series due to what the Cameron Crazies may/may not do; however, I'm all for her decision to cut UConn--assuming that the decision was due to some shady recruiting.

As for Geno, I don't know him. Nonetheless, from one man to another: Geno, go coach a men's team somewhere!

Posted by Buckley on April 22, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat won again, By winning a National Title she caused Geno to show what a jerk he is and will always be! She beat him again when she beat Stanford, because Geno's offensive minded coaching made Stanford look unbeatable, that is until they ran up against a real Coach. Pat he needs you more than you need him. Pat stay the course!!!

Posted by LargeOrange on April 22, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 22, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Funny how win you actually win championships and not Eastern Division titles that other coached don't particularly like you as much.
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Speaking of graduates, I am betting that WorkinLikeHeck didn't graduate from the 6th grade. This was an article about Coach Summitt and Geno the jerk, not Coach Fulmer. Workin... 'win' you get a clue about 'Coached' Summitt why not try and put together a coherent thought before sharing it with us here?

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 22, 2008 at 11:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who said I was talking about Fulmer? LOL!!!!!!

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 22, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno is true to form, a jerk.

Large, is your post appropriate?

Posted by Titan on April 22, 2008 at 11:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Careful Geno - you are right on the edge of being irrelevant. Any . . . you can't stand it so this is your way of getting some ink. Sad, really sad.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 22, 2008 at 11:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I truly wonder about folks that have to spell check and correct grammer in a Chat Room, or on a BBoard.
Is your life that empty? Or do you have OCD isues?

Posted by wkb12 on April 22, 2008 at 11:58 p.m.

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Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 22, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wk, you are not alone there!

Posted by BigVolinCarolina on April 23, 2008 at midnight (Suggest removal)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Geno, go coach a MEN'S team somewhere! I'd like to see how your antics would work on guys. I doubt they would--and that says it all, in my opinion.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on April 23, 2008 at midnight (Suggest removal)

Wow. What's that high-pitched squeal coming out of the northeast?

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow....Large Orange getting flushed down the toilet. Be careful LadyVolsEighTimes, people will start accusing you of being other posters and try to make fun you if you are a girl. This usually happens after they've run out of weak material such as correcting spelling mistakes.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CBP would punch Geno out in the first game they played!

Posted by bpvol on April 23, 2008 at 12:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Pats comments about Duke. My first reaction was that of most people, making a big deal about the Cameron Crazies will only make it worse....

But when I thought about it more, I believe there needs to be a line drawn in the sand that says...enough is enough....Personal attacks at someone should be that limit...

Its one thing to chant,"air ball", "over-rated", etc. etc. Its another to berate a COLLEGE athlete....not a pro, doing it for money.....a person representing a school....

why stop at college, lets get down to high school and grade school and have another teams boosters cheer about a personal mistake made by a star player on the team.....attack the character, morals, religion, race, gender, etc. etc.
Anything is fair game right......its all in fun.....

Congrats Pat for standing up for whats right....Not many coaches would have the guts to confront it........it may not change, but it was still the right thing to do

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lol Workin, all I have to say on that is "Bring It".

Posted by Northie on April 23, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Folks, UCONN did not commit any violations. It was Summit's prerogative to cancel the series. However, she did it based on innuendo and lack of evidence. Because of this garbage, UCONN’s reputation was questioned. This was wrong.

You can call Geno whatever you want but if another school dragged Summitt and her Volunteers through the mud with junk accusations, you would be calling for a congressional hearing.

Posted by LargeOrange on April 23, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LadyVolsEighTimes - yes, I would say it is at least as appropriate as posting on a Lady Vols article with another Fulmer slam. Perhaps you missed the point, hint: it wasn't about the grammar. If I was OCD, I would point out that you misspelled "grammar". Oops, I guess I just did. LOL

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

that's great Northie...we don't need UConn. We invented women's college basketball. I hope you enjoy the scraps we give you every now and again.

Posted by Goodvol on April 23, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm not sure we all know everything involved in the canceling of the series with UCONN. If Pat thought the cheating was bad enough, I can understand why she would not want to continue the series as long as Maya Moore is there. I bet she would have reconsidered the series (before today) after Maya was gone. As far as threatening Duke, we definitely can't make the fans act any better but Pat can decide not to put her kids in that situation. I have no problem with her protecting her players. These players are part of her family for life and as a parent she can choose who her kid's friends are! She has earned that right. She has shown through the past many years that she will do anything that helps promote the womens game. If she felt canceling the series with UCONN was needed, I will fully support her stance knowing how she feels about the women's game. She gave Candace Parker the green light to dunk even though that is not something she would typically allow but since it's good for the women's game (it brings attention) she allowed it. Pat has earned the right for me to accept her stance without question.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LargeOrange, I think you should wait to post again until LAdyVolsEighTimes tells you that you can remove your dunce cap.

Posted by wkb12 on April 23, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

northie..all you know is what that loud mouth azzhole has publicly said. You don't know the whole story..so, for future reference, pull your head out of your azz before you speak!

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't seem to find where Fulmer was brought into this

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Andy Landers has said there is more involved than the ESPN/Maya Moore issue. He had issues with Geno's actions himself

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It could have been any coach in the SEC that has won an SEC East title in any sport. From all those possibilities, LargeOrange, thought I was talking about Fulmer since he appears to have major Fulmer bashing paranoia. Either that, or he has a serious mancrush or is e-stalking me. LOL!!!!!!

Posted by pearlific on April 23, 2008 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Napoleon syndrome

Posted by Gigavol on April 23, 2008 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW!

Does anyone not think it is odd for Pat Summit to act the way she acted?

I believe ESPN ran a special recently about the real reason: certain programs support (and go as far as promote) certain alternative lifestyles; and that gets used in recruiting. ESPN hit the nail on the head, for once. Somehow this relates, but I cannot put a finger on it.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Napoleon, What does Ice Cream have to do with this, lol

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 23, 2008 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gig I don't think it was that. I am sure that Pat has coached more than a few girls that practiced alternative lifestyles.

Geno is just a pig, and whatever it took, CPS finally had enough of it.

Posted by 2000man on April 23, 2008 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Poor Geno. He can't stand the Lady Vols getting all the glory for the last 2 years and 8 titles in all. Owned. Absolutely owned and he knows it.

Posted by LargeOrange on April 23, 2008 at 12:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok, LadyVolsEighTimes... let me help you understand. "Funny how win you actually win championships and not Eastern Division titles that other coached don't particularly like you as much." Who won the Eastern Division title this year? Coach Fulmer did, in football, and the Fulmer haters, like Workin... here, takes every opportunity to hurl insults at him. What he was trying to say, was, that if CPF won a (another) National Championship, then the other coaches that he plays against would not like him, as Geno doesn't like Pat. It was a backhanded slap at CPF on a Womens Basketball article, which I though was inappropriate as well as written on a 4th grade level, which is beside the point. Do you understand now? I would like to get back to talking about how Geno the crybaby is whining about Coach Summit taking his cheese in the final four.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on April 23, 2008 at 12:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Q: "What's that high-pitched squeal coming out of the northeast?"

A: It's Pat squeezing Auriennema's little nads!

Posted by budrhon on April 23, 2008 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guilty dog barks the loudest!

Posted by BillVol on April 23, 2008 at 12:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kathryn Moore's internet handbag business must be doing some great business! And they all have Collins Hill High School embroidered on them! Wow!

Posted by utchris2003 on April 23, 2008 at 12:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What really kills me is the fact that UCONN (and every ESPN article) keeps pointing to the fact that Tennessee turned UCONN in for ESPNgate.

First of all, as Summit stated, it her obligation to report it to the SEC, what they do with it from there, is there business. Second, i read a couple reports that said UT was not the only school to turn UCONN in. I know for sure that Georgia was one of them. How do we know that UNC, DUKE, Georgia Tech, or some other ACC school did not turn them in to their conference only to have the conference not make the call to the NCAA because the SEC had already taken action?

Posted by andy112382 on April 23, 2008 at 12:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno Knows............Geno Knows where he can stick his cryin' & whinin'

GO VOLS!!! And Amen Pat Summitt, not worth a dang comment.

Posted by Northie on April 23, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:08 a.m.

that's great Northie...we don't need UConn. We invented women's college basketball. I hope you enjoy the scraps we give you every now and again.

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And UConn doesn't need Tennessee. If the scraps consist of a knife in the back and hiding behind the SEC, then no thank you.

Posted by Northie on April 23, 2008 at 1:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by wkb12 on April 23, 2008 at 12:15 a.m.

northie..all you know is what that loud mouth azzhole has publicly said. You don't know the whole story..so, for future reference, pull your head out of your azz before you speak!

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What are you, twelve?? The NCAA said there were no wrongdoings committed by UCONN. Why is that hard to understand?? Can you read?

You know the real story?? REALLY?? Are you a mindreader, on Pat's payroll, what?

I think you need to take your head out of your a$$. Summitt slammed an institution with junk accusations and you want to make her a saint. Pat's no saint and she underhandly spewed garbage toward UCONN via the SEC.

Posted by rebelron82 on April 23, 2008 at 1:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't like Geno but for the person that wants him dead is crazy. I don't hope for no one to die. A former coworker I care a lot for lost her husband yesterday. I considered him a friend also.

All I want to see happen is for the Lady Vols to kick UCONN's butt every time. As long as the Lady Vols keep winning those championships Geno can cry all he wants.

Posted by TropicalFish on April 23, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is it that no one ever addresses *the* issue. Which is that Pat was and is being mealy-mouthed about this. Someone "cheats" - you play the game, beat them, make them have to shake hands with you and smile and say good game. All the while knowing they're writhing inside. A competitor doesn't take the ball and go home in a huff.

And didn't the rules about recruiting change because of the way Pat went after a certain recruit several years ago?

Posted by VOLS85 on April 23, 2008 at 1:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If i do recall, Sportscenter made a comment on the situation denoting that they organized this recruiting situation...

Pat Summitt has to answer to no one, not least of which Geno Auriemma. She is a legend in the history of college basketball. The fact that he made these comments makes him look ridiculous. The part that irked me the most was:

"How could they be involved with that? That would be something that's good for the game."

Pat Summitt is the epitomy of what is good for the game of basketball. She requires her players to be the most responsible students and athletes the game has to offer. She is nothing but a class act. I'm proud that she did not dignify this man with a response. Thank you Pat, you're an awesome representative of our University.

By the way Northie, I think our back to back national championships, 8 overall, and the winningest coach ever speaks for itself...go back to UCONN...we don't like losers here

Posted by BigOrangeVol on April 23, 2008 at 1:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

...Auriemma declined to speak with ESPN about the cancellation of the series or his relationship with Summitt saying, "anything to do with her I want nothing to do with it."

That would among many other things include being the winingest basketball coach at any level, having class, integrity, maturity, courtesy, respect and 8 National Championships.

...In a reportedly profanity-laced tirade, Geno called UConn’s women’s fans “the most unbelievably spoiled fans on the face of the earth. They’re the worst. You give them a close game and they sit there and give you the old Tiger Woods’ golf clap. I hope we lose the next 10 games. That will give them something to bitc* about.”

The whole country knows what a spoiled insecure pansy and little yapping Chihuahua this stooge is. Why give him ink?

...FROM THE NCAA: Despite recent media reports to the contrary, the NCAA has not ruled on a potential secondary violation involving University of Connecticut freshman Maya Moore. The university has acknowledged that a member of the coaching staff impermissibly arranged for Moore to be granted a tour of ESPN studios and that such an arrangement is not available to the general public.

Let’s not close the book on this one just yet; there may very well be more to come.

Posted by bamacheats on April 23, 2008 at 1:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno's problem is that he has "vagina envy". If he were a real coach he would be in a real sport.

Posted by UConntrueblue on April 23, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Whatever Geno was supposed to have done to earn your ire...it pales to the disgusting rhetoric and outright hate I have read here. Some of you wish him to die in a fire in a crashed vehicle? Are you kidding me. Do you ever read what you write? This is only a game. You people need help. If Pat has the class you claim she does then she doesn't deserve fans like you!

Posted by volfaninVA on April 23, 2008 at 1:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've said it before and I'll say it again... Pat Summitt doesn't have to give anybody a reason for opting out of this series. The Lady Vols consistently play the toughest schedule in America so not having UConn on their slate is no big deal. Obviously, UConn feels they need the game more than Tennessee does. As for Gino, he's a punk. When you start putting rings on the other hand, then you can talk smack. Call me when you get to 900 wins or 100 NCAA tournament wins. Until then, SHUT IT!

Posted by TropicalFish on April 23, 2008 at 1:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

>>>Call me when you get to 900 wins or 100 NCAA tournament wins. Until then, SHUT IT!

Oh, please. You think Geno cares enough about the opinion of the yapping chihuahuas here to call *you* when he hits that plateau? Surely you'll know, anyway.

The Lady Vols have lost Candace Parker and have a seriously depleted squad. I'm thinking there'll be no 9 in 09.... in fact - they'll lose four games next season!

Posted by BillVol on April 23, 2008 at 1:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

UConntrueblue, quit being so dramatic. Nobody wishes any physical harm upon your piece-of-crap coach Geno. But that SOB is going to reap what he has sewn. Pieces of Eight, baby!

Posted by tenn32rebel on April 23, 2008 at 2:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno, you and the UCAN'T fans need to realize that games come and go. We just let yours go. I hated that game because it gave Geno a national audience because he was playing us. Now, he has to earn his spotlight.

The Lady Vols led the nation in per game attendance at almost 16,000. Most of the travel games that we played established season high attendance figures for that team. The Lady Vols pulled those fans into those gyms.

The Lady Vols are "America's Team." Look where their recruits come from. Why do they travel from Chicago, NYC, CA, TX, IN, FL, WA, VA, OH, etc??? They want to play for Coach Pat Summitt and the Orange Nation. They become a part of an extended family.

Pat will protect them at all costs which might include cancelling a series, ie, DUKE. It is not about Pat. It is about her protecting and sheltering if need be, those players who have joined the Lady Vol family.

In the South, Pat and many of the rest of us were raised by a simple principle. If you can't say something good about a person, then you don't say anything. We call it "good manners."

We love you, Pat.

Go Lady Vols!!! #9 in '09 would be Divine!!!

Posted by tenn32rebel on April 23, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

T-fish:
We will probably lose 6-8 games before the NCAA tournament rolls around for the "second season." Remember, we have WON a NC with 10 losses!!!

Regardless of their won-loss record, the season will be exciting because of all the new faces. Watching them develop and grow into true Lady Vols will be great fun!!!

We love you, Pat.

Go Lady Vols!!! #9 in '09 will be Divine!!!

Posted by dirtywhiteboy on April 23, 2008 at 4:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

you think this situation would make pat wanna play uconn even more. although i'm sure that the sight of geno about makes pat wanna fight 'cause it does me. plus you've got to remember that pats a woman and they don't always do what's logical.

Posted by pdhuff on April 23, 2008 at 5:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

May main concern is that Geno does not run out of hair gel. Or special guided tours of ESPN for recruits.

Probably bothers him watching the Lady Vols hoist the Grail.

Posted by sstterry on April 23, 2008 at 6:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Take a poll of all the NCAA coaches and see who more support, Pat or Geno. Geno is a Jerk and and a cheater and everyone knows it.

Posted by UTvols12342000 on April 23, 2008 at 6:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

northie-in the end, there will be some sort of sanction, whether internal or external, against UCONN. It may be an inconsequential type of sancion even. But the fact remains.....

Pat Summitt-Class Act in every facet of life
Geno Auriemma-Dont know about all of his life, but his basketball and media facet is not class. Only UCONN fans think he is classy.

Geno looks like a deer in headlights nowadays, knowing his career has peaked, he doesnt know how to make the next move.

Coach Pat Summitt and the Lady Volunteers!
A Dynasty unlike any other.

Posted by piledriver on April 23, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't MESS with Pat!
Br'er Coon

Posted by CrankE on April 23, 2008 at 7:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The responses of the coaches on this one subject really sums up both coaches and both programs if you think about it. Geno's comments are all over the place. He unloads publicly his personal attacks on Pat in the media. His "terms" for reviving the series (that he claims doesn't want to revivce). It "doesn't irk" him, but the report is clear that he went all Krakatoa on this subject.

Pat simply says, "It's absolutely not worth a comment."

Geno is all talk. Sound and fury signifying nothing. (Hey, there's a favorite SportsCenter phrase for ya!) Maybe he could sit in with Don Imus.

Pat told Geno how she felt about it, took ACTION and dropped the series, and then refused to comment on it any further-being smarter than to be drawn into the trough to roll with the pig.

Geno can't stand that Pat just one-upped him. Again. With back to back national titles. Again. Lord willing, victory #1000 is just around the corner for Pat. More attention he won't be getting. And there's not a thing in the world he can do about it other than rant. I believe that his true colors are truly showing and that folks (especially young recruits) will see him for what he is.

The more he talks, the smarter Pat looks for having dumped him and the series. Keep talking Geno. Good riddance.

It's 8
to be
A Tennessee Volunteer!!!

Posted by steve22043 on April 23, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with most of the above comments about Geno, but still don't agree with cancelling the series, anymore than I agree with boycotting the Olympics. It's good to get some regular season matchups between the top teams.

Posted by adamsck on April 23, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All you haters need to stop. He totally should have won an Oscar for Goodfellas.

Posted by LadyVolFanForever on April 23, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Coach Summitt, this doesn't deserve a response. I admire her for not taking part in this sad saga.

Fact is both UCONN and Lady Vols did very well last year without playing each other. UCONN was ranked number 1 most of the season and they both made it to the Final Four. Womens basketball did not suffer and continued to grow.

The Lady Vols won the big one and took home #8. With UCONNs' talented players they will probably take home a national championship in the next year or so. So why does womens basketball and the young women who love to play it so much deserve this kind of media enhanced crap ?

The series is over, get over it and move on. And as always, may the best team take home the trophy. No excuses, no whinning, no he said-she said just basketball ! The sport deserves better than this........Lady Vol fans should be better and bigger than this. Lets show some of Coach Summitts' class.

Here's to the Lady Vol dynasty, may it continue !

Posted by volguy on April 23, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To put new words to an old Big Orange ditty... "Roll, Geno, roll. Roll, Geno, roll. 'Round the bowl and down the hole, roll, Geno, roll."

Posted by hamrbr on April 23, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Man, talk about whining!

Kind of makes sense though. The Vols lost all 5 starters and Geno has all-world Moore. Why not start making waves now because his team will be favored for the next few years. If they win, it kind of gives him vindication (at least in his twisted mind).

Posted by Basketball_Jones on April 23, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am a Tennessee fan, always have been and always will be BUT.....I think Pat is in the wrong on this one. Now do I think Geno is a jerk yes, do I care for him NO but Pat cancelled what is the best rivalry in womens basketball because of dirty recruiting, someting the NCAA investigated and didn't find anything, to me thats being a baby. Same goes for the DUke incident. College athletes and pro athletes are about the same when it comes to their private lives, if you do it you will be exposed. Thats why the high profile HS kids need t think before they act. I think the Duke kids are the nuttiest in the world and its great for both their men's and women's programs, but what Pat said is childish. Basically from I read she said if you don't play by my rules then I'll just take my ball and go home. Thats childish!

Now I think Pat is the best coach in the business but I think she has a hard time dealing with the fact that some programs are cathcing up to hers and not every little girl in America wants to play for her, they probably couldn't have been said 20 years ago.

I hate that the series is over, I usually don't watch women's basketball as much as I do men's but that was always a fun game to watch. It will be sorely missed....GO VOLS!

Posted by GreerVol22 on April 23, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I only have two wishes, one...creamsicle flavored cotton candy at all home basketball games.

and two...you know those paper toilet seat covers? put Geno's smoochy mug on there, put them all over campus, so that he can kiss everyones big orange rear end.

Have a nice day.

Posted by utfpmd on April 23, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Back to back National Champs, Geno!! Pat IS the greatest coach in the game, no matter how much you whine about her.

Posted by HotlantaVol on April 23, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie - The NCAA DID NOT say there were no wrongdoings. They said they do not comment on minor infractions. Besides, Pat et al may have drawn attention to it, but UConn self-reported the infraction. Though minor, there would still be penalties. However, neither UConn nor NCAA have stated what those penalties are.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/st...

Posted by jdcdjc on April 23, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The only way Geno can get on the court and stand a chance of beating UT is to fill his cupboard with all americans, we all know he cannot outcoach Pat. So I guess that is why he cheats.

Posted by superk on April 23, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wouldn't be surprised if Geno made a personal accusation about Pat to a recruit recently or in the past years.Kind of like a race card, but not racial. Maybe planting a seed in recruits head about the possibilty of the "L" word. I think it runs much deeper than a trip to ESPN. And I think it runs far beyond Maya Moore.You gotta know that coaches in high level sports do illegal things. But when it becomes personal then that is another matter. If that is the case then Pat is right in not talking about it for it would open up a big can of worms in womens athletics.

Posted by martinvolfan on April 23, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Two words for Geno: National Champions!!!!!

Posted by volfan on April 23, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Still beg the question: why doesn't Jello Ornery Enema tell the full story?

Posted by LazhilUT on April 23, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That's Geno The Cheato!
Sore loser, cheater, jerk, cry baby, wimp...
Pat >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Geno

She probably has a picture of him at the bottom of the toilets in her house because she sh*ts on Geno...daily...and forever!

Posted by juicetke on April 23, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sure the rainbow warriors will jump all over me for this but I agree with Geno about the Duke situation. That was very childish. Kind of like I am going to take my ball and go home.

The rest of what he said is just ridiculous and not worth getting in a tizzy over. He's an idiot.

Posted by KyScGaFlAlAkMiTnLa on April 23, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why the hell do we even have a story about some dumba## up north? I wouldn't let an idiot like that coach my dog on how to lick his butt. Nuff said.

Posted by rootin4volz on April 23, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno...you should go ahead and change your name to Rick, and put a 'P' in front of it.

Posted by drwfocus on April 23, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh man, don't you love a good cat fight. LadyVolsEightTimes and WorkinLikeHeck (aka Mary) are puttin on a great one.

Geno sucks - everyone knopws it - why even bother to comment?

Posted by middlegavol on April 23, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Superk, I have thought all along that this is what has been behind this. I think Geno used the 'L' word against Pat with some recuit and she found out and dropped the series for that reason. I got no evidence, but thqat is just the feeling I have had. I just don't think a secondary recruiting violation would have made her take this step when building the women's game has been what she has always been about.

Posted by dwolfcreek on April 23, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DUKE WAS MAKING A PERSONNAL ATTACK AGAINST , AGAINST A SINGLE PLAYER ,I THINK PAT DID THE RIGHT THING , AS FAR AS GINO , HE COULDN'T KISS PAT SUMMITS BUTT , IF HE CLIMBED A 10 FOOT STEP LADDER .

Posted by AlpharettaVol on April 23, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sure that this must just be a coincidence (Ha!) but the word around Atlanta is that Moore's mother got a sweet job in the Storrs area about the same time she signed with UConn. I guess she was planning on moving up there no matter where her daughter went to school (fat chance!).

Posted by 98reax on April 23, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hamrbr, so what else is new? UConn was highly favored to the point that they had already awarded them the '08 Crown' on selection Sunday. SO WHAT? There's 'favored' and there's 'blue-collar-down-in-a-stance-earn-it' teams. Which one did you see leaving the court with the trophy? Which one would you want to play for?

Posted by DaveVol on April 23, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat was right to cancel the series. You can't reward cheating. I always thought her comments about Duke were tongue in cheek, but who knows.

What about the "rumors" of Maya's mom shopping around her daughter for $$?

Posted by jabark82 on April 23, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Geno,

The all time winningest coach in the history of college basketball has the right to cancel anything for any reason! Her 947 - 180 overall record allows her to do pretty much anything she wants. Too bad your time at UConn hasnt been anywhere near her. You have no right to say ANYTHING about Pat Summitt. Go back to having affairs with your players. You were much nicer back then.

Posted by Ashley on April 23, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.

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Posted by JWilly on April 23, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree that there has to be more to the cancelled UConn series than just taking a recruit to visit Big Ten headquarters...er I mean ESPN. Several years ago I remember watching Geno pat his players on the fanny as they went on court. I assume he got the message on how inapproppriate that was as I have not seen him do that lately. He seems to have to told what is approppriate and what is inapproppriate. He must not be able to figure those things out on his own. Arrogant jerk!!!!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I see Ashley is here with another off topic post about me. I love the attention. Thanks.

Posted by mparker on April 23, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello folks; if you hit 'return' twice in your typing, you get a paragraph.....JSE IT!~!!!!

Okay, to the topic;

-yes, UCONN needs UT more than UT needs UCONN;
-yes, Pat screwed up with the Duke deal. That should have been between the AD's of the two schools, and not a 'if or else'.
-yes, Pat comes off as passive-aggressive, but so do many southern women. It's pretty much a matter of style.

What gets me is this: Geno brain-f#rted against Stanford, left Wiggins all alone in the 2nd half. Geno had already beaten Stanford once. UT, learning and adapting, sold out on all-pressure defense. We had good refs, which is key, and we cold lock them down.

So, being more 'aggressive', my question to Geno: 'hey, stud, you let some west coach chick out-coach you; where is your manhood now???'

Think that'd fly in a press conference??

Posted by Northie on April 23, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by HotlantaVol on April 23, 2008 at 8:38 a.m.

Northie - The NCAA DID NOT say there were no wrongdoings. They said they do not comment on minor infractions. Besides, Pat et al may have drawn attention to it, but UConn self-reported the infraction. Though minor, there would still be penalties. However, neither UConn nor NCAA have stated what those penalties are.

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The only infraction was the ESPN tour. This was not reported by TN and the SEC.

As I said before, the complaints against UCONN were dreamed up by TN.

Posted by mparker on April 23, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, besides the way we won the NC (great defense), the other thing special was to be able to give a little payback for season losses.

We took LSU 2 straight in key games, and beat Stanford when it counted most.

Pretty special way to finish a season. The only missing piece was Rutgers, would have liked to kick that bunch right out of the gym.

Stringer pissed me off with her comments, as if Summitt or the UT players had ANY thing to do with clock. Total crap. I could have respected her if she'd just said 'those frigging clock operators hosed us'.

Posted by b_appleton on April 23, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

when you win the natl championship i guess you can do whatever the hell you want. i guess you have to look at it from summit's standpoint - 'what do i have to win here?'.... Not much. Case closed.

Posted by mparker on April 23, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie:

it's really presumptuous of either you or I to make assumptions as to the level of the recruiting issues. I've heard 'reumors' of the involvement of ex-Uconn players such as Diana T, and Iv'e heard some very, umm, unflattering things that really don't help the image of women's basketball.

My point is that we really do NOT know the facts involved.

And, trust me, UConn's rep isn't hurt. No one thinks more highly of UConn than a UT fan. Pretty sad, huh??

If it cheers you any, I think you'll win the NC next year, and mabye the year after.

Posted by bigorange98 on April 23, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's another take on it...

http://gate21.net/2008/04/23/geno-gen...

Funny...

Posted by moose_47 on April 23, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I always knew Auriemma was a crybaby and a fool, and now he's opened his mouth and erased all doubt. He got turned in for a violation, and he just can't stand it. He's three national championships behind Summitt, and he can't stand it. He accused Pat of being "passive-agressive." It's called class, Geno, something you've obviously never heard of. Come on, if you can't win the NC consistently when you're seeded in the Hartford division EVERY SINGLE YEAR, you've got issues anyway. Sorry, but Geno Auriemma, no matter how hard he tries, will NEVER measure up to the class and success of Pat Summitt.

Posted by coach75 on April 23, 2008 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

its very simple geno got caught with his hand in the cookie jar and now he is grounded. he doesn't get to go outside with the big kids, so he is going to set in his room and whine, accusing someone else for him getting in trouble. maybe someday he will grow into a big boy and get to go outside and play.

Posted by wkb12 on April 23, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

1st..I stick to my comments earlier. Geno has ABSOLUTELY no love, respect, or anything else good for that matter for the people of Tennesse (and maybe even the south for that matter). He looks down on us and thinks we're trash. Like I said, it goes far beyond basketball. Hell, I can take some old Steve Spurrier ribbing..that's all in fun. But what Geno does is out of plain hatered of us. THAT'S WHY I could care less what happens to Geno...if he died today, I would still sleep easy tonight.

As for Northie, if I'm 12, then that makes you 8. I have no doubt I could buy and sell your sorry azz pal. You're probably some under paid cab driver, and all you have to cling to is UCONN womens basketball. I would feel sorry for you, but I'm sure the reason you're a failure is your on fault. Enjoy the rest of your pathetic life!

Posted by LadyVolfanNGA on April 23, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think that the recruiting was definitely an issue with Pat. However, I also think the fact that Geno doesn't share his plays with other coaches is the biggest reason why this series was cancelled. He gets tips from other coaches who are willing to share and promote the game, but everything he has come up with is top secret. So, I think this year the real person who promotes the game and doesn't cheat was the ultimate winner.

Posted by Ashley on April 23, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Whatever dumba$$.

Posted by ande2029 on April 23, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

UConntrueblue:
Anytime a northern gentleman like geno calls a Southern Woman a coward it riles us Southern Folk up. I will translate to northern dialect for you and the other uconn fans on this site; it makes us mad. Weather you agree with the series being cancelled or not Pat did the right thing telling gentleman geno why she cancelled the games. If you are troubled by some of the comments on this site please feel free to go else where.

Posted by wewhite on April 23, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno should consider himself lucky. When Geno says Pat Summit is a liar and a cheat, the rest of world says, "Yeah, yeah. Geno's just spouting off steam again, like he always does." But if Pat Summit, a woman--no, a COACH!--that is held in the highest esteem in all of college basketball, men's and women's, were to come out and say "Geno is a liar and a cheat," everyone would think, "It must be true, if Pat is saying it. She's way above reproach." Consequently, the NCAA would be all OVER the UConn Athletic Department, looking for uncrossed Ts and undotted Is, ready to level heavy fines and take away scholarships at the slightest deviation from NCAA rules and guidelines.

In the end, Geno would end up coaching at some Girls Club in Alaska or something, assuming anyone would let such a slimeball coach their daughter at all. More likely, he'd be given the key to the equipment closet and allowed to roll the ball racks out onto the court (under strict supervision, of course) for open gym or team practices.

Hey, Geno! I've got some gray, ill-fitting sweats pants and an old, beat up Dodgers cap you could borrow for you new job. Maybe some Lady Vol fan would give you one of their many well-worn "Lady Vols National Champions" t-shirts to wear, too.

Posted by volboy81 on April 23, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This just confirms what all Tennessee fans have known for years and what other fans are now learning...Geno Are-an-enima is a jerk. Always has been, always will be! I guess its the Yankee in him! We dont need him and neither does basketball. Hes a little cry baby who cant stand that Summitt surpasses him in every catagory known to man!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like Ashley isn't very creative. She's already relegated herself to namecalling. LOL!!!!!!!!

Who is the one getting their posts removed? LOL!!!!!!!

Posted by DSaVol on April 23, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So - EXACTLY what did he say that isn't true or accurate????? And he's right in that Summit starts this crap and then won't back it up. I can't stand Auriemma and he obviously did, does, and will cheat but do you REALLY believe TN hasn't crossed the lines on some players over the years???? If you do believe that, your in fantasy land. Bottom line though is - WHO THE HELL CARES????? IT'S GIRLS BASKETBALL!!!!

Posted by superk on April 23, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Middlegavol:That was about the first thing that crossed my mind when Pat cancelled. I too have no proof, but I have a feeling it got personal. And I tink she bailed on the series and thus will never divulge why. Thus the answer "Geno knows". Not saying it is true, but I think if she addressed it, it may grow.

Posted by ande2029 on April 23, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ashley,
Can't you do any better than call people names? A great man told me once you never defend the indefensible. Gentleman geno's comments are indefensible.

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on April 23, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"If you're not going to play here or there, you're not going to play them at Madison Square Garden in a charity event that's supposed to help a good cause. How could they be involved with that? That would be something that's good for the game."

We don't want to be involved with something that's good for the game?!? We stopped the series b/c you broke the rules recruiting!!! Is that good for the game? Why is he coaching women's b-ball anyway? I think he's just there to try and get some cheap thrills in the locker room. What a scum bag!

Posted by abnermc on April 23, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie,the article quotes two sources as saying "the tour amounted to secondary violations". How much cheating is too much? How much illegal advantage is needed sometimes to sway a recruit? Let's all play by the rules or accept consequences.
Don't count the Lady Vols out for 09.

Posted by ande2029 on April 23, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DSaVol,
Why are you on a girl’s basketball post if you do not care? What proof do you have that Pat cheated at anything? If you do not believe that people have integrity than you are the one living in fantasy land. Pat has integrity.

Posted by Indianavol on April 23, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have said it before and I will say it again; Geno is nothing but a spoiled little brat who cannot get his way! Genoa the a$$hole started the hatred of Pat and the Lady Vols with his "evil empire" statement years ago. Geno cannot stand the fact that Pat is a better coach, more respected and better person than he is. Geno and the Husky Moron Nation have been taking queues from the Bammer Moron Nation; get caught cheating and blame someone else!

Posted by richvol on April 23, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno is not accurate in his statements even now. Pat did not accuse you of cheating...she made you admit that you had cheated in recruiting. Now that the school has been forced to admit their wrongdoing you can say it and you finally need to "fess up". Pat has really got his goat now.

Posted by turningsummer on April 23, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is the kind of dude who belittles women, has a bad inferiority complex, and probably beats his wife.(Oh and not to mention has to cheat to get players of UT's caliber) Have you guys ever seen him in practice? BIG MAN! BIG MOUTH! Latrell Sprewell woulda choked that a$$ to death. And you can bet your a$$, Ashley, and all you other UT haters.. he wouldn't stand up to a man anyway... He can't even compare with Pat, in coaching or class. HaHa!! What amuses me, and I think is the real source of his anger, is that he will never be as important to his sport or any other than Pat's pinky nail on her left hand. He is OWNED by a woman, in a womens sport. Ouch. Could Geno even coach a mens team? Some of those coaches would chew him up and spit him out so fast he would have an aneurism before conference play started. Oh, and UCONN fans, don't you think your coach should be thanking Pat Summit. If not for her, he'd be making about 11 grand a year, and possibly all the free haterade he could drink.

Gino - one word - Wahhhhhh
Pat - one word - EIGHT

Gawd, what a joke! This makes me love UT and Pat Summitt even more. Her reply will be framed in my UT room right below this article. Right beside the 8 Sports Illustrated National Championship covers.

Posted by HotlantaVol on April 23, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What's the deal between Ashley and WorkinLikeHeck? Are you two going through a divorce or something?

Posted by noexcuses on April 23, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

All I got to say is Geno, take a red hot poker and stick it.

Posted by mparker on April 23, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hotlantavol, that was HILARIOUS!!!!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

She can't get enough of me obviously and I am always on the top of her mind. I am looking into getting a restraining order.

Posted by adimatteo on April 23, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

At the risk of repeating myself, what separates Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols fromthe others,win or lose, is that they always conduct themselves properly, always act preofessionally, and dont say things just for sound bites and attention.
I have no doubt UT will always have an above average program, but whether we are #1 or #10, I am thankful for our staff and program,and hope they/it never changes.
Im proud to be aVolunteer for that.

Posted by mparker on April 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wkb18, can I say something all friendly-like??

Ease up jsut a tiny bit. I know I go off on this stuff too much at times, and right now, from one who has done it, you are going off too much.

Geno is just a ball coach. He is a damn good recruiter, he is a tough competitor. He's kicked our butts more than a few times in games.

So, he has a certain standing from which he can back up his say.

I hate to say this, but the Huskies will be odds-on NC favorites for the next couple of years, IMHO. We just lost all five starters, and have a LOT to overcome just to compete.

We WILL play defense next year, 10 deep.

Posted by RocketVol on April 23, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie,

At 10:14 you say "The only infraction was...."

At 12:06 am it was "Folks, UCONN did not commit any violations."

You lost me. If I was a prosecuting attorney I'd say your goose is cooked. You are either in politics or a very bad organizer of data.

Posted by GreerVol22 on April 23, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Workin'....Words of advice to all males that choose to comment on a Lady Vol story. Be prepared to jump into the estrogen pool and speak with the tongue of Oprah else ye be dammmed and labeled.

Kinda like the crap we feed to our wives minutes before we let them know we intend to go play golf. I second the restraining order.

Posted by Ashley on April 23, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes hotlanta we are getting a divorce. All she wants to do is sit her fat a$$ on the couch, eating and watching the Lifetime Network. She smells like hot rotten bologna and I'm basically just sick of her.

Posted by tngeoff on April 23, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno knows Richard.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ashley is taking her frustrations out on me...that's cool. Next time though, try not to mask your own life (fat butt, smell like hot rotten bologna-the irony here is she likes hot rotten bologna, watching Liftime Network, etc.) by trying to pass it off on me.

Posted by bshone on April 23, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone else think ESPN gave the special tour to the recruit to give themselves something to talk about? Couldn't hurt the network to get a bit more drama out there, right? Heck, all of ESPN picked everyone but the Lady Vols to win the championship - now all the ESPN analysts are probably thinking "lets see, we gave Geno's recruit an illegal tour, we made more drama than is necessary over why Tennessee and UConn don't play their famous home and away series this year, and we all picked UConn to win the championship... but it turns out that we were probably wrong to give that girl the tour, Geno has resorted to whining about the situation of not playing the Lady Vols, and Tennessee won their 8th championship of the year - maybe we should stop being bias towards the new england teams (Red Sox, UConn, etc.)"

Posted by Northie on April 23, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This forum is for Vol losers and fanatics who do nothing but cling to Summitt's coat tails. You see nothing wrong with what she did and chastise the people who disgree with her. You're close-minded and ignorant.

Enjoy #8...

Posted by UTfan4life on April 23, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

geno=idiot

Posted by volchiq on April 23, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The bottom line in all of this is that the tourney was set up by the powers-that-be and ESPN for an epic grudge match battle of historic proportions between Good (UT) and Evil (UConn). As soon as the bracket came out that was the focus. Pat and the Lady Vols took care of their business and did their part to have the match-up that ESPN was drooling over, unfortuantely, their favorite son, Geno, couldn't coach his way to it.

If I was a psychology major I would say that Geno needs to look in the mirror to address some of his anger issues. :)

Posted by volfan on April 23, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Jello Ornery Enema, why don't you emulate "Harve Pauley" and tell us "The Rest of The Story." Anyone with an iota of intelligence can sense that the full story has not emerged...yet.
We don't want rumors or innuendos...just the facts maam..er, er, sir(?)

Posted by volfan on April 23, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Jello Ornery Enema, why don't you emulate "Harve Pauley" and tell us "The Rest of The Story." Anyone with an iota of intelligence can sense that the full story has not emerged...yet.
We don't want rumors or innuendos...just the facts maam..er, er, sir(?)

Posted by sg23 on April 23, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i heard the only thing geno liked about tennessee was the bourbon, have a shot geno,toast them lady vols

Posted by Mr_Bandman on April 23, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wah...

Posted by bowerst on April 23, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat can't keep Duke fans from being morons, nor can she keep Geno from cheating. What I think she tried to do in each case was to encourage people to have the kind of class that she and her teams have always displayed. Unfortunately, no one else is in Pat's league, so they don't get it. But it sure would be nice if those fans did show more class, and if Geno realized his program is forever tarnished due to his actions. No way Pat would ever knowingly cheat to get a player. No way she will ever have to. The best want to play for the best.

Posted by orange4ever on April 23, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno knows; how to cry!!!

Posted by cjraney on April 23, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ashley-
Watch out or Ms. Workin may type some more "LOL!!!!!!'s" at you. Oh the horror of the multiple exclamation points.

But keep in mind the old tip:
A wise man once said,
"Never argue with a fool,
because from a distance,
you can't tell who is who."

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cjraney bustin' out the old wise man quotes. LOL!!!!!!!

Posted by cjraney on April 23, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Workin-
I was wondering........are you laughing out loud?

Posted by rockytoplady on April 23, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno sounds like a big Yankee crybaby. The more he talks, the more it is obvious he's guilty of something. (envious also)
Pat is such a class act, she would never stoop to his level.
Why are there Uconn fans posting on this website?
Go post on your own school's site!

Posted by TVT1 on April 23, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie.....Geno crapped his pants....go change him.

Posted by KennesawVol on April 23, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie said: "This forum is for Vol losers and fanatics who do nothing but cling to Summitt's coat tails. You're close-minded and ignorant."

The same could be said about you and your dumba$$ yankee compatriots with Geno and the Hartford Courant.

Go away, carpetbagger!!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 23, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cjraney....yawn.

Posted by cjraney on April 23, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

workin-
yawn? dang you're good. Too much for me, adios.

Posted by invisiblekid on April 23, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie, this forum also appears to be a place for fans of opposing teams to come and make innacurate statements about their own programs as RocketVol pointed out. It also appears to be a place that those aforementioned fans, meaning you in this particular thread, can resort to making rude and stereotypical comments when they are called out regarding those innaccurate statements. It's a relatively simple issue, if it wasn't a violation of the rules, then I can't imagine why UConn would self-report it to the NCAA.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaw/news?sl...

The real irony of the situation is the way that Auriemma complained a few short weeks ago about this issue being "re-hashed" and not wanting to discuss it. Yet here he is, two weeks after the season going on a rant about this very subject.

Posted by invisiblekid on April 23, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Apologies for the type-o , inaccurate.

Posted by hiresanders on April 23, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat Summitt=crybaby. He only stopped playing UConn because he couldn't beat them anymore.

Posted by HoraceMorris on April 23, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has the resident Geno/UConn fan, Jeff from Louisville, weighed in on this?

Posted by usmcladyvolfan on April 23, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Northie why dont you go kiss Genos a$$ and tell me how a big cry babies a$$ taste. We destroyed Stanford with a One armed Candace an yet Uconn cant beat them with a two armed Mya. Pat was right she is the winningest coach of all time Geno isnt even worth the dog crap she picks up from her dog. He cheated got caught and now its Pats faught. I would have loved to see them in the Championship game. You cheated to get her yet a one armed Parker would have destroyed her like Wiggins.

Posted by TurboFan on April 23, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God there are some arrogant people on this thread.

News flash, the number of games, championships, or head to head matches won by Pat or Geno are irrelevant to whether Pat or Geno is in the right.

Good post I-kid, as usual. However, Geno was asked the question again.

Posted by ETorange on April 23, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is really good stuff. This is what I think, Pat has won again she has gotten in to Geno's head,he has little man disease.I also believe that SEC is not the only ones to make a comment to the NCAA.Can someone answer how a single mother can afford a $400,000.00 house in Connecticut ? I know God works in mysterious ways, but really.
Northie pass the word PLAY SOME GAMES ON THE ROAD not one of the 3 home courts. Lady Vols average more on the road than the northern team does at at any of the 3 home courts.
Act like ya' got some smarts.

Posted by tngeoff on April 23, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno.

A tribute:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vjJsKICCt0I

Posted by chkrbrd on April 23, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My hunch is the ESPN tours have happened many times, PS became aware of them and asked Geno to quit them, since they were technically a secondary violation, but he wouldn't. So, she did what she was supposed to do, and reported his dumb-assness. And now he wants to make himself look like the victim.

Geno is a joke to most folks in the know, and the rest of the world is just getting to see it now. We've all laughed at his sorry ass for years, even when he won, and we all know why. He's a puss who couldn't cut it somewhere else. You know where. There. Said it.

Posted by invisiblekid on April 23, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks WD40plus, agreed on both points regarding arrogance and that he was asked the question again but "taking the high road" or "no comment" or "I'm done talking about it" doesn't appear to be in Geno's vocabulary.

Personally, I think it was a bad move by Summitt. Whatever is going on between the two coaches shouldn't have gotten to the point that it affects the entire sport to a degree. Having the two preeminent programs in the sport playing every year is good for the game in terms of exposure.

Posted by brokebackvol on April 23, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My response (and could have been Pat's) - "Sour grapes, Geno."

I strongly suspect he was devastated to lose his chance to make Pat and the Lady Vols to play - and the NCAA Tourney is the only way they can be forced to play.

And imagine how much hype there will be when they do meet again - and we all know they are on a collision course.

Posted by tngeoff on April 23, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Watch this closely. Is it just me or does "baby" bare a stricking resemblence (and actions) to Geno?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AuxwH55Gqp8

Posted by buzz29 on April 23, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Genie, Genie, Genie! Here's a primer: Unfortunately, you've confused "courage" with "class", as in Coach Summitt having enough class to stay above your public rants. Coach Summitt definitely demonstrated courage by standing up for one of her players and demanding that Duke's student section show some class. Lesson over. Hope you've learned something from it.

Posted by jillhenderlight on April 23, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno is the Barack Obama of women's basketball. What a friekin whiner!

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