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johnnieflenoil

I'm glad he's not thinking about coaching the 2016 women's Olympic team. I've had it with him and his "UCON connection. Terausi,Bird,Charles and Moore got most of the playing time. I don't even know why Cash and Jones were even on the team in the first place. There are other WNBA players that deserved those spots more than those two. I guess Auriemma felt better with more UCON players around him. There is no way that Candace Parker should have come off the bench instead of Maya Moore. But he gave some "lame $@%" excuse about he wanted more outside shooting. Also,Lindsey Whalen is a better point guard than Sue Bird.
263 Days ago

Bill7511

Geno is one of if not the best coach in the history of Basketball. He diseves all the credit in the world for all his success.He built the UConn program from the ground up and now has an Olympic Gold Medal to top it off.
266 Days ago

johnnieflenoil

And you are from what planet? Do the names John Wooden or Pat Summit ring a bell?
263 Days ago

msmoniker

The head coach for the women's team has always served only 4 years. So Auriemma saying he doesn't want to coach isn't news. The main criteria for naming a new coach is international experience. The head coach must have some experience in the USAB system, either as a jr. level coach and/or a sr. level asst. Dawn Staley has been involved in USAB since she was 17 as a player and sr. level asst. coach. She would be an excellent and logical choice to be the new women's head coach.
278 Days ago

48dimitry

No need for a coach; just assemble 12 WNBA players, six from each conference and nominate a veteran to coach the group. They will always win. International players cannot match the quickness and athleticism of the US women. It was pitiful watching the Aussies ran out of gas in the fourth quarter of the Olympics semi final game.
280 Days ago

GOLADYVOLS57

Shame on you!!!! Pat Summitt ALSO coached a Gold Medal team (1984, L. A.)
280 Days ago

Bill 390

Great job,Geno..
280 Days ago

GoUconn7961

God I love that guy. I know all, and I mean all non-UCONN fans will never understand him, and some hate him. But, I don't care I'm glad we have him.
280 Days ago

cditto771

I think Mulkey should based on all of her accomplishments..
280 Days ago

IPPhils

He will have plenty on his plate with his usual college coaching duties and defending himself in the lawsuit against him, the NBA, and the USOC. He and the entire National Team, probably anyone whoever played for him on a USA national team, etc will be deposed over the next year. The woman's lawyer said it could take 2 years until it comes to trial. I read the original filing and I believe the woman has a good case and a good lawyer. The fact that ESPN isn't all over this like white on rice speaks volumes to me. Oh, and Geno was clueless. We won because of depth and the experience our players have playing internationally. That is why the USA needs a coach with playing experience overseas. WE need a coach who won't be "surprised" at how good Lindsay Whalen is. We need a coach who is willing to bench his super-star when she's not performing while the "Evil Empire's" product to just deal with it that he replaced her in the starting lineup with one of his own. Geno is still immature and insecure.
280 Days ago

jjback521

another Geno hater. I'm sure you have the inside track on the lawsuit..... ya, right.
280 Days ago

Jet Jaguar76

Auriemma is just scared that he won't be coaching a team of mostly Huskies. And I don't like it that he's putting down the up and coming talent that's in the league and that's coming into the league. There's a lot of elite level players other than Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi in women's basketball.
281 Days ago

Bill7511

My choice for the next Olympic USA Women's Basketball Coach would be Ed Grezinsky the coach of the 14 straight year NYC PSAL Girls Varsity Basketball Champion Lady Blazers of Murry Bergtraum H.S. in NYC. The Lady Blazers have also won 5 NYState Federation Championships and onced named national champions by USA Today. Great Coach and a wonderful guy.
264 Days ago

jjback521

Muffet would be the 2nd choice in my opinion.
281 Days ago

GOLADYVOLS57

Better Mc Graw than Mulkey...I haven't liked her since she played at La. Tech!!
280 Days ago

jjback521

Mr Geno hater, you neglected the fact that he also mentioned Tamika Catchings as an elite player, so he's not just focused on Huskies. I think he is complementing the current players, not insulting the future ones. Guess it depends how you look at it. The women's National team has always had a new coach every 4 years and this time will be no different. My guess is Kim Mulkey.
281 Days ago

nathanthomas1234

derp griner will dominate the next olympics
281 Days ago

angryman_42

I'm sure he didn't think it was challenging....and it really wasn't that interesting to watch when NBC DECIDED to show something else besides water polo....What the hell was up with that! I had to watch prelims of water polo but couldn't get one prelim basketball game
281 Days ago

angryman_42

actually i do and that was the prob. obviously you don't as you must have seen some
281 Days ago

gtrsccr22

Don't have cable huh?
281 Days ago

cditto771

Pat won a gold medal in 1984. Point guard on that team was Kim Mulkey. so yes i think she should get the chance. She deserves it.
281 Days ago

Darrell1454

I agree that it should be Kim Mulkey. If not her, then C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers.
281 Days ago

GOLADYVOLS57

Of those, I would pick Stringer.
280 Days ago

IPPhils

Dawn Staley
280 Days ago

JonsZX2SR

...or Gary Blair or Muffett McGraw.
281 Days ago

the.muser

Cheering for a Geno coached team was difficult...
281 Days ago

GoUconn7961

Cheering for the USA is never difficult no matter who coaches.
280 Days ago

Gerry9173

You're such a patriot. A true fan. (Not.)
281 Days ago

Jet Jaguar76

Have to agree with that comment.
281 Days ago

sthomas419

Kim Mulkey is the best one for the job
281 Days ago

Hughster

Don't forget Cheryl Reeves. All she has is a WNBA title as a head coach and 2 as an assistant.
281 Days ago

JonsZX2SR

...or Muffett McGraw, or Gary Blair, or a few others. the US women's team will not be wanting for a good head coach in 2016.
281 Days ago

cditto771

I agree.
281 Days ago

jjback521

haters. you should be ashamed, this was the national team. If you knew a bit more about the guy, you wouldn't hate him.
281 Days ago