HARTFORD, Conn. - Geno Auriemma entertained the crowd at national champion Connecticut’s parade Sunday with some fresh Tennessee material.
“The one thing that we get a kick out of, all of us, is that whenever we have these parades,” the Huskies women’s basketball coach said, “the doctor’s offices in Tennessee are filled with people who get sick.”
Auriemma was in his usual outspoken form, as evidenced by his reference to arch-rival Tennessee and the Lady Vols fan base. He also told UConn fans not to expect another 39-0 season next year during the event in downtown Hartford.
“The only reason I say that is because if we play every game and win ’em, I think we can go 40-0,” he said to thunderous applause.
A turnout estimated by police at 25,000 lined downtown streets on a sunny afternoon to celebrate the programs’ sixth national championship and third perfect season in 14 years.
Richard Machia, of Bristol, Conn., said he’s attended every victory parade since UConn won its first championship in 1995.
“I wouldn’t miss it,” the 62-year-old said. “With the recession the way that is, this shows there is some good in the world.”
The Huskies dominated women’s basketball this season, beating opponents by an average of better than 30 points. They capped the season on April 7 in St. Louis with a 76-54 victory over Big East rival Louisville, moving them closer to Tennessee’s eight championships.
Victor Rodriguez, of Hartford, took his 10-year-old granddaughter to the parade.
“This team put us on the map,” he said. “Geno is God.”
The players climbed on to the top of a double-decker bus and followed bands, politicians and even the state’s Siberian husky club for the 50-minute parade, which ended with a rally at the Statehouse.
“Seeing all those faces, it was amazing,” senior guard Renee Montgomery said. “It was an unbelievable feeling. I couldn’t believe that all those people came out just to see us.”
But the crowd was well short of the 300,000 people who in 2004 celebrated the duel championships won by the UConn men and women.
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VAvolfanRON writes:
well, at least CPS has class...instead a midget who can't coach a men's team........UcontMike will love this....
littly girly man geno will never be that same as CPS....he needs to take his stabs while he can...
Has a men's basketball team...college or pro.....ever even considered this guy?......
vol1994 writes:
What an Arse Geno is... NO CLASS!! UCONN has a great lady's basketball team with a great coach. However, he has zero class!!!
But what can one expect from such a unsecure human being. We all know he wants to coach MEN's Basketball but cannot get a shot!
VAvolfanRON writes:
it is good to see the turn out for a well deserved team........
i just wish one of the other 299,998 would join us in a mature conversation.....I know they can't be ALL bad....
RoadTrip writes:
Geno is God?!!! Somebody named Victor Rodriguez of Hartford needs to get on his knees and beg forgiveness for that one. What a crappy example to show his granddaughter.
VAvolfanRON writes:
lol.......vol1994......can you imagine, as a male, taking instruction from this 5'-5" guy?.....that's a funny image!!!!!
bugman (Inactive) writes:
its the north, what did you expect from those dual citizenship northerners?
VAvolfanRON writes:
keep in mind....Satan is a god to some people!!!!...
PennVol writes:
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dwa7#337691 writes:
bad mouth UCONN all you want folks, but that was a SUPER team that killed all foes. Our Lady Vols will have to be ready to make changes if UT will ever get another NC. UCONN could also go undefeated next year..... and yes, ouch, that would hurt!
VAvolfanRON writes:
no, you are absolutely right.....i hope i wasn't bad mouthing UCONN.....just their coach!!!...lmao...
again, it was well deserved and they are on target for another.....it's just that dang Mike
tngl4ut writes:
I'm currently in NYC only a couple hours away from Geno. I should go to one of the Brooklyn clubs, pick up some fellas, and go pay him a visit.
pammyvol1000 writes:
What a cheap shot at Tennessee fans! The only thing I am happy about UCONN winning is that Maya Moore does deserve a championship. She is a classy lady and I'm still puzzled on her decision to play for Geno. He wants all the glory and it's all about beating Pat Summitt. All the talk about wanting the win for Renee'.. is phooey..
VAvolfanRON writes:
lol....have you seen his players???....i think you guys will lose!!!!!....
i think have of them had 'the' operation....mike moore!!!
ok...
armyvol544 writes:
This guy has a "little mans complex." What a dickweed.
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Seriouslyorange writes:
I've said before on this subject, and I feel comfortable repeating, with more conviction than ever......his name is not Auriemma, It is Geno UR-AN-ENEMA. Nuff said. A real Uconnass.
volball7222 writes:
If they did a drug screening, you would find steroids in those Husky girls....We know it has been tough on you UCAnt fans--having to watch the Lady Vols win 2 in a row. So enjoy yourselves while you can.
PS: you all talk about how large people are...but you are called the Husky
murrayvol writes:
Who says cheaters never win?
VAvolfanRON writes:
there you have it in a nutshell!!!!!
BigOrangeHustler writes:
Oh I thought this was an article about sports? Whats this doing on this website? Whats women's basketball?
teampenny#658108 writes:
Why do Vols fans talk of class so often? Most fans of any school other than the service Academies seldom act that way. Certainly if you read this blog we do not act like we have class. All we hear is win at any cost. My opinion. Go Vols
MillisaAnn writes:
Yes he does so reminds me of spurrier. Geno would not last in the SEC, he is nothing but a jerk JMO.
txvolsfan writes:
I think I just threw up in my mouth!!!
DroopyDrawers writes:
Witch_Doctor,
Even if classless passes CPS number of National Championships, CPS WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER 1 IN MY BOOK. SHE HAS CLASS. Geno is classass.
Classless will never have 1000 victories.
oldvolsfan writes:
thanks that was a good post and i agree geno is a classless jerk
dvols writes:
thanks geno for assuring us more titles
i'm just sayin
volfan2002 writes:
Sorry no count midget b*****d UCheat classless coach.
jr2miles writes:
When UT won the championship no one took any shots at him or his program. Lets remind him this was a rebuilding year for womens basketball and yes you guys won it. I want to see this UCONN team next year when their playing without their best player Montgomery. I just want to know where was the comments when we won the 2 championship he was at the doctor office. I think people have to remember we lost our whole entire starting line- up and they lost one person. He will laugh now but cry later regardless of what he do or will do he will be second class to CPS. Go Lady VolS!!!!!
Smallmike4pres writes:
Boy, those f*(kers in Conn. really don't have anything to do. 25,000 people for women's b-ball? Hope I never have to live in that s^%t hole town.
MrBamSeydu writes:
The way I see it, we've given UCONN fans 8 parades to get sick over and they've only given us 6. We win.
volball7222 writes:
Pat S is the envy of many across college athletics. Just imagine another coach who has so many ex players and others that are coaching womens basketball from sea to shining sea. She leads the way with as many as 70 and the impressive part is there is no one even close to her. You Con is still foaming at the mouth because they know Geno has no chance of being close to Pat when the fat lady sings........
pastorlee#372395 writes:
I wonder if Mike Slive will demand an apology from Geno?
uconnfan1 writes:
He said something about UT because he knew y'all would go crazy.Who the hell want's to coach a bunch of crying little boys?Has anyone heard of UNC a bunch of cry babies that got their coach fired?
PaulTheVol writes:
Yawn.
VAvolfanRON writes:
let me get this straight....its a parade.....for the UCONN team.....
so why does he need to jab CPS?....small boy has to try i guess......
what's funny is.....CPS wouldn't even entertain the idea of poking fun at nerf geno.....
VAvolfanRON writes:
you said boys?....he has never even been contacted to coach boys
look....if you are the best...why even call out anyone?......
he's a jerk and you have to admit it......
VAvolfanRON writes:
got their coach fired.......or break rules and get fired!!!!
bobbarbilly writes:
Just Geno being Geno
when he skips his prescription beano.
brokebackvol writes:
All the more ammunition for CPS. Its up to the Lady Vols to shut Meano Geno up and send the huskies home to whine. Until then, they went undefeated and won the national title this year. We already knew Geno has no class, so this is not a shock.
bobbarbilly writes:
I don't know if a girly-man can man-up.
scott_m99 writes:
Auriemma in my opinoion, is the biggest p--ssy to grace this planet. It's a shame that someone can act so high and mighty and not even own a victory in a sport that matches his own gender. If he coached UCONN men's basketball, what would his record be against...say Bruce Pearl and his team if they played 10 times?
VolWoman writes:
Those UConn girls deserve a coach with class. Their coach has none.
When will the NY Times and USA Today and all other national media hold up Geno as an icon? They won't.
VOLKING writes:
You take jabs at those who you envy. Geno takes shots at Pat. Pat takes shots at no one...because she is the all-time very best that there ever will be. She put women's basketball on the map...period. Geno has done nothing but tarnish the game with his cheating, foul-mouthed and classless antics. Every other human being knows Pat will be the one all basketball fans remember as the greatest. Uconn fans know it...they just can't accept it. BTW, Fire Butchisback!!! Interloper...stay away.
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CTOWNICON writes:
Geno can take all the pop shots at Tennessee he wants. That just lets you know that he eats and breathes Tennessee. Pat is always on his mind and all of her many accomplishments. Last time I checked 8 was more than 6. Until he passes Pat what he says has no merit. He has already proven that he is a crooked cheat with the way he recruits. They will not be the same team next year without Montgomery and they don't have anybody to fill her shoes. I don't see them winning another championship next year. He can take that 40 and 0 prediction and stuff it in Mike from Connecticut. Geno will never pass Pat but he is welcome to have a heart attack trying.
richvol writes:
A great team and a well deserved championship...too bad Auriema is the coach. Pat better get her recruiting up to speed or UCONN will blow past our eight championships in a flash.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Congrats to the UConn ladies.
I hated to see them have to kick in to buy the new 55 gal drum of 90 weight oil, however.
chbradshaw writes:
We are talking about women's basketball right? And this is what he bases his manhood on. Wow!
Next thing he will be bragging about his success in cooking class...or maybe jazzercise.
It seems that gender reversals are not just a one-way street in women's basketball.
navyvolinva writes:
Watch out for next year Uscrubs.
DroopyDrawers writes:
He does not have the guts to ask for an apology.
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