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Post by longsuffering on Dec 13, 2022 21:04:59 GMT -5
The CPTV coverage reminds me of WGBH, Boston's PBS station covering Tennis with Bud Collins as announcer before it started being carried by network TV as I recall.
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Post by oldschoolhoops on Dec 13, 2022 21:06:04 GMT -5
"ESPN began to take note." EXACTLY.
And what were they taking note of?
They were taking note of what Geno had already built (without ESPN or any other national outlet televising games regularly (and as Bison137 pointed out was only covered consistently by public TV, building local fan support before ESPN was "taking note." ).
"The star power on that UConn team in '94-'95..........blah blah" Yep. Already built it. He's 10 years in at that point. So ESPN covered a team that went undefeated and won the NCAA title? Nice job, Bristol! Please take a bow for making UConn a champion!
Now back to Holy Cross........which, isn't that far from Bristol......
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Post by bfoley82 on Dec 13, 2022 21:28:47 GMT -5
"ESPN began to take note." EXACTLY. And what were they taking note of? They were taking note of what Geno had already built (without ESPN or any other national outlet televising games regularly (and as Bison137 pointed out was only covered consistently by public TV, building local fan support before ESPN was "taking note." ). "The star power on that UConn team in '94-'95..........blah blah" Yep. Already built it. He's 10 years in at that point. So ESPN covered a team that went undefeated and won the NCAA title? Nice job, Bristol! Please take a bow for making UConn a champion! Now back to Holy Cross........which, isn't that far from Bristol...... ESPN amplified UConn's dominance into a wider area. ESPN is also the reason why the Big East Men's Hoops became a big deal in the 80's.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 15, 2022 12:57:09 GMT -5
Probable Starters: 23 UTTERBACK, Emma G (SR, 5’8”) 15 ppt / 3 rpg / 35 mpg 14 GILWEE, Catherine G (So, 5’8”) 14 ppg / 2 rpg / 34 mpg 24 OLSON, Anna F (JR, 6’1”) 13 ppg / 7 rpg / 31 mpg 33 RICHSON, Delaney F (SR, 6’1”) 7 ppt / 5 rpg / 30 mpg 10 VITO, Bella G (So, 5’9”) 3 ppg / 6 rpg / 20 mpg
Top Subs: 03 CELAYA, Carla G (FR 5’11”) 3 ppg / 4 rpg / 17 mpg 13 GONZALEZ, Paula G (FR 5’11”) 3 ppg / 3 rpg / 12 mpg 02 DIZON, Aryana F (So, 6’2”) 4 ppg / 2 rpg / 11 mpg
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Post by hchoops on Dec 15, 2022 20:08:00 GMT -5
ESPN is probably the most responsible for UConn Basketball success. that’s beyond silly. There are a lot of factors, but the coaches are clearly at the top of the list. When it comes to women's basketball, Auriemma had won multiple national championships before ESPN even knew the UConn program existed. But there is one TV network that does deserve part of the credit, i.e. CPTV. CPTV televised virtually every UConn women's game to the entire state of CT for decades, as well as Auriemma's own show and many specials about the program. It produced their biggest ratings and their largest donations, and created a following all over a state that had no pro teams. CPTV also reached the homes of eastern Long Island
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 18, 2022 21:06:33 GMT -5
UVM is a challenging opponent. They only lost by two to Duquesne on the road. The Dukes are having a good season.
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 19, 2022 11:17:32 GMT -5
UVM's game yday at Sacred Heart was postponed (cancelled ?) due to health and safety concerns within the SHU program - hopefully our staff was not relying on that film to prepare a game plan
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 19, 2022 12:36:13 GMT -5
I hope the SHU game got canceled before the bus ride from Burlington, VT to Fairfield, CT.
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Post by hchoops on Dec 19, 2022 13:10:07 GMT -5
Wonder if that sickness is also on their men’s team and will last until our men’s game on Thursday ?
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Post by bfoley82 on Dec 19, 2022 13:31:18 GMT -5
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Post by newfieguy74 on Dec 20, 2022 10:27:46 GMT -5
Jen Toland just tweeted out a video of a lot of Worcester school kids streaming into the Hart Center for the game. What a great idea.
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 10:37:55 GMT -5
Off to a slow start, UVM 9-0, bit of a turnover fest
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 10:43:15 GMT -5
Signs of life, finally on the board UVM 13-6
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 10:51:20 GMT -5
After 1, UVN 15-9. HC looks much better after a timeout about half way through the qtr. HC 8 t/os in the qtr vs 3 for UVM
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Post by newfieguy74 on Dec 20, 2022 10:56:20 GMT -5
Whatever the record is for most traveling violations in a game it looks like HC is trying to break it.
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Post by thecrossisback on Dec 20, 2022 10:59:54 GMT -5
To long of a layoff. We are struggling.
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 20, 2022 11:03:03 GMT -5
For a while there the only offense we had was forcing the ball into Allen - and then she'd travel or miss her shot - she is normally reliable around the basket but it looks like UVM has her scouted very well - where will our offense come from ? No one looks capable today against their defense
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 11:12:20 GMT -5
Nice little fun at the end of the qtr after falling behind by 11 to close to UVM 23-18.
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 20, 2022 11:19:03 GMT -5
heads-up play by Cross to draw the offensive foul with 11 seconds left - then McCormack drives the lane for an uncontested layup which she misses at the horn It's very common with all of women's basketball that layups are missed frequently and we are no different
Coach M using a lot of players looking for the right combination on offense - very difficult today to create their own shot against UVM defense which can't be this good.
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 20, 2022 11:40:52 GMT -5
down by 4 turned into down by 15 is a blink - we're shooting 33 pct - being outrebounded 23-18 and have 15 turnovers midway thru 3rd period Berger and BPC both scoreless - Momma said there'd be days like this -
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 11:47:02 GMT -5
Due for a stink bomb, and this is it ugh UVM 44-29
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 12:03:20 GMT -5
UVM 59-32, 3+ mins to go all over but the tears - nobody playing well
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Post by HC13 on Dec 20, 2022 12:12:24 GMT -5
UVM 64-34 FINAL - really a very poorly played game. That said, did better than expected in OOC play, end at 8-3. Plenty to stew on before the open PL play at Bucknell. Offensive weakness on full display today & were a half step behind on defense all day.
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Post by oldschoolhoops on Dec 20, 2022 12:13:29 GMT -5
Wasn't expecting that. But break games/finals week games can be weird. And the early morning start seems to always be a challenge for us. Just have to move ahead and get ready for conference play.
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Post by oldschoolhoops on Dec 20, 2022 12:15:55 GMT -5
BPCs inconsistency is maddening though. Such a well rounded player and sometimes is just missing; other times tremendous and seems involved in everything out there.
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