I'm a little over the top, but I feel that in some ways

I'm a little over the top, but I feel that in some ways
by BabaGhanouj (2018-10-18 16:15:41)
Edited on 2018-10-18 16:21:28

In reply to: your 2nd paragraph is interesting posted by ram

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that is the fundamental difference between the two programs. Each seeks excellence through different paths. Geno is the alpha male who needs to demonstrate how inadequate each incoming player is with regards to effort and knowledge of the game. Muffet is the facilitator who gives attention to each player. She doesn't waste time tearing down her pupils, but demands responsibility and accountability from the start. I realize I'm being a bit simplistic, but we do see examples of the differences all the time.

For example, here's a quote by Geno: "The kid that's not there anymore: she's not there anymore, because I didn't want her there anymore. It had nothing to do with her not liking it here, not fitting in, or playing time. I just didn't want her here anymore. We have a simple rule at Connecticut. This is what I want you to do. If you don't do it, I'm gonna remind you again. And if you don't do it, I'm gonna remind you again. Until a point I don't remind you, and you're not here anymore."

You can see one difference

McGraw tends to play freshmen fairly early, to get their feet wet and learn on the court.

Auriemma is much more stingy with the freshman playing time, even when UConn is way ahead, feeling that the freshmen need to earn the playing time more before he'll play them.

You can see the logic in both approaches. I'm just pointing it out as a difference between them.