Geno's Extended Presser

[eebmg]

Alot to unpack

Nika with a great day of practice. Got us organized, made all the right decisions etc.

 

[ShmiCO]

Awesome to get so much presser after the long drought. So much concrete info from the man himself!

 

[Inthepaint]

Geno looks relaxed and confident.
Less harried and grumpy than I thought he might be at this point.
Seems like he’s thinking”Yeah, ok, maybe we can make this work”

 

[JBK]

Geno looks relaxed and confident.
Less harried and grumpy than I thought he might be at this point.
Seems like he’s thinking”Yeah, ok, maybe we can make this work”

Agreed.
He has been very complimentary of his kids
and team — very nice to hear

 

[eebmg]

but I do not see the Coach P stuff going very far.

 

[Bone Dog]

but I do not see the Coach P stuff going very far.

What if Coach P starts borrowing from CD’s wardrobe on the sideline?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Readers Digest version:

 

[UConnCat]

Sounds like Paige is rehabbing like a pro player (e.g , Stewie).

Working with a PT guy who does work with the LA Rams. Working with Susan Borchardt who we know does a lot with WNBA players, notably Sue and Stewie.

Smart.

 

[GEAinAustin]

Paige's income qualifies her as a pro player ! The biggest takeaway was his evaluation of Lou, Caroline, Aubrey and Ayanna. He was inferring that he has a nuclear arsenal almost ready to be launched.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[ucbart]

He doesn't just love Lou, he LOVES her. I can't wait to see her in a game.

 

[Bone Dog]

It’s not that I feel vindicated for saying over a month ago that we’re likely to see Azzi Caroline Lou on the floor together, and that we’d probably also run a 4-out offense for stretches… but I kinda do.

This must be what @Carnac feels like all the time!

 

[Carnac]

It’s not that I feel vindicated for saying over a month ago that we’re likely to see Azzi Caroline Lou on the floor together, and that we’d probably also run a 4-out offense for stretches… but I kinda do.

This must be what @Carnac feels like all the time!

Most of the time. It’s a gift.

 

[Bigboote]

I like his take on the newcomers. He sounds more like the optimistic Boneyarders than the pessimists.

My favorite line was that when Caroline and Lou are both on the floor, it’ll be really fun.

 

[UConnCat]

Last year the scrimmage was against Boston College. It'll likely be another local team this year too though the options are limited. BC again? How 'bout Rhode Island coached by Tammi Reiss. The Rams were 22-7 last season. Quinnipiac is another option.

 

[Carnac]

What if Coach P starts borrowing from CD’s wardrobe on the sideline?

Don’t count on it.

 

[GEAinAustin]

Bone Dog, I have been agreeing with you. I also from this past spring, have been predicting the amount of playing time and the impact of Ayanna Patterson.

 

[Bone Dog]

Don’t count on it.

Coach P has threatened it before.

 

[Conndog]

Geno didn’t say much about Dorka, Aaliyah, or Deberry. I know Dorka is still recuperating somewhat, but hopefully omitting much mention of the bigs (he did praise Ice which is good) is just because he’s giddy about the guards rather than worried about the bigs.

 

[UConnCat]

Last year the scrimmage was against Boston College. It'll likely be another local team this year too though the options are limited. BC again? How 'bout Rhode Island coached by Tammi Reiss. The Rams were 22-7 last season. Quinnipiac is another option.

UMass is another good possibility. Won the A10 championship last year (26-7) and lost to Notre Dame by 11 in the NCAA tournament first round. Top 3 scorers are back, including Penn State transfer Sam Breen. Also now have Piath on the roster.

This could be a decent test. Easy travel for both teams.

 

[Centerstream]

At the very end, how many people here think that he might be referring to the BY posters?

 

[MilfordHusky]

He doesn't just love Lou, he LOVES her. I can't wait to see her in a game.

For some reason--likely because she played at Fairfield--some folks here have low expectations for Lou. I think she's going to be really, really good. She's experienced and playing for the WNBA draft. She may be one of the best newcomers in the Big East.

 

[MSGRET]

At the very end, how many people here think that he might be referring to the BY posters?

The 5% that Geno is talking about at the end of the presser is BY posters, he is not going to say who. He doesn't want to let them know that he not only reads the BY, but posts as well.

 

[Carnac]

Coach P has threatened it before.

Talk is cheap. I gotta see it before I buy in to it or belive it. Remember, I’m from Missouri!!

 

[Carnac]

For some reason--likely because she played at Fairfield--some folks here have low expectations for Lou. I think she's going to be really, really good. She's experienced and playing for the WNBA draft. She may be one of the best newcomers in the Big East.

I would remind folks of the old adage that says.....
”when you associate, you assimilate.” Some of her new teammates will rub off on her. She’s a sponge looking to get better every day.

Lou is going to raise a lot of eyebrows and hopes this year. She knows how and when to shoot, and can get her own shot. Every play was run for her at Fairfield. She knows what she’s doing. Carnac sez.....Lou will be much more of an asset than a liability.