Geno Auriemma sure knows how to stir up Tennessee Lady Vol fans. Auriemma is the head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, and recently "took a shot" at The University of Tennessee.
UConn just completed a perfect season, 39-0, and claimed its sixth national championship. During a celebration parade, Auriemma said “The one thing that we get a kick out of, all of us, is that whenever we have these parades, the doctor’s offices in Tennessee are filled with people who get sick.” And boy, the Big Orange has hit the fan.
Sports message boards are filled with numerous fan responses, comments like " NO CLASS!!" and "classless jerk" or "This guy has a "little man's complex." While those responses may be accurate descriptions of the man (you decide), it doesn't change the fact that I AGREE with Geno! I'll be the first to admit that running the table and finishing 39-0 is one heck of an accomplishment. As a Lady Vol fan though, it DOES make me sick. Anytime the biggest rival of your favorite team wins it all, it SHOULD make you cringe.
Here is what everyone seems to be missing. Look beyond Auriemma's comment and consider that even during a championship celebration, the Lady Vols were still on Geno's mind! Thank you for the compliment! Thank you for understanding that even though your team finished the season at number one, UConn's women's basketball program is still second (in many ways) to the Lady Vols.
Do you really think when the Lady Vols win their next championship, Pat Summitt will have a reference to UConn during the celebration?!? Neither do I.
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