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Congrats Coach Auriemma on 900 Wins!
Leave a comment below congratulating Head Coach Geno Auriemma on his 900 career wins. |
| J.P. (South Bend): Coach, I helped unload the plane and get you all on your way when you flew into South Bend to play ND back in December. "Go Huskies"!! were my words to the team as they boarded the bus. Congrats on those 900 (and counting) victories! I predict one day you will have the most. Keep it going and Go Huskies!! |
| Waterbury: Coach, everybody in Waterbury area sends their congrats. |
| Anne Marie, East Hartford, CT: Hi Coach Geno: CONGRATS on reaching 900 wins as head coach of the UConn women's basketball program! Thank-you for all that you do. |
| Hulett, Wyoming: Congratulations Coach! What a milestone, now lets go beat those Gamecocks!!! |
| edward helb (Providence): Coach Geno Auriemma, your a tremendous figure in women's basketball and Huskies Nation. Congrats on 900 wins!! #WomenPlayBall |
| Paul Lockwood (Bluffton, SC): Congrats, Coach Auriemma! Never change! Stay awesome. :-) GO HUSKIES!!! |
| Brooklyn, NY: Coaching young people is as much about building character as it is winning games. You have obviously excelled at both. The proof is reflected in the accomplishments and affection of your players, past and present. |
| Frank & Elizabeth from Stratford: Congratulations on your 900th win. We love watching the girls give it their all under your guidance. |
| Jim(Tiverton,RI): Congratulations on a great accomplishment! It's amazing that what you do helps turn out great players but more importantly great people.. |
| Milford: Congrats Geno on 900, and many more to come! |
| beth fortuna hamden ct: hi geno congratulations on you 900 victory |
| Milford: Congratulations Geno on your 900th win! Thanks for taking us along - we cannot imagine CT BB without you and CD. |
| Betsy Uncasville: not bad for a Philly Boy You have brought a lot of fun to Connecticut. It has been a great joy to watch. I hope you all stay healthy CD you are the best |
| Jan-Kensington: Been huge fans for years. Hooked us when we took our then young (7 yr old) daughter to Uconn vs Tennesee game on January 16, 1995. It's been a great ride. Congratulations. |
| Richard/Luisa Soboleski, Southington, CT: Big Congratulations, Geno. |
| Debbie (Southbridge, MA): Congrats! Not too many have achieved this. 900 down, 100 to go! |
| cheryl, richmond, VT: Congrats Geno! What a ride you are taking our Lady Huskies and Connecticut on! Congrats on #900! |
| alton nh: Have followed you since '95...have cheered you/your teams on...love the class program you run...hearty congrats! |
| Leslie From Fresno, CA: Congratulations Geno! You're an amazing coach and an amazing inspiration! GO UCONN!!!!! |
| Dennis (Waynesboro, PA.): Congratulations, coach! What a tremendous accomplishment! Looking forward to #1,000. |
| Hardhat Guy #2 (South Windsor): Congratulations on achieving this milestone, Coach! Looking forward to watching you and CD reach a few more over the next several seasons, and break some records in the process! |
| Len and Lois Ladd (Washington, DC): Congratulations Geno. Been following the Huskies for 65 years and this is one of the highlights. |
| Phil Y. (Ellijay, GA): I'm a '78 graduate and you are one of the best things that has ever happened to UCONN ! You are second to none in either men or women's BB. Women's basketball deserves more credit - they play it the way it meant to be played - not all about dunking ! |
| Southington: Geno, have been a UCWB season ticket holder for 20 years its been quite a ride, looking forward to Chicken Parm at the new restaurant |
| Steve (Watertown): Congratulations Geno! Can't believe how long you've been with us, but yet how quickly you reached 900! Truly amazing! GO HUSKIES!! |
| TG in Norwalk: Coach being a 1980 graduate and life long resident of Connecticut my blood runs Blue. Thanks so much for providing us with some memorable moments, hopefully this in the latest in many more to come for both you and the Husky Nation. Thanks. |
| Jeff Los Angeles: Geno, you've achieved the level of John Wooden, Red Auerbach, Dean Smith and Phil Jackson and helped put UConn on the map. You've made all of UConn proud! |
| Lois, St Mary School, WTBY, CT: Coach, Congrats to you and to all of the hard-working members of the UCONN women's teams whom you've inspired. You are a credit to our state and the game of basketball! |
| Marie from Hamden: Congrats Coach for a job well done. Enjoy watching your team. They are very talented. Go Huskies... |
| Kiki (Oklahoma City): Way to go Geno! I sat with your team in the 1991 Final Four and have followed you every since. It's been fun to watch you go and grow! Thank you for being a good ambassador for women's basketball and helping the sport grow. Wishing you continued success! |
| Steven (San Rafael, CA): Congratulations, Coach, on such an amazing milestone. I am proud to root for my alma mater no matter what. |
| Ali (Bolton Landing, NY): Congratulations Geno and CD! I was a fan before I was even born. My dad and the doctors were watching a Uconn game as my mom went into labor. I also got to celebrate with you and Coach Ollie last March in New Britain (my hometown) and it was an amazing feeling to be a part of something that is so close to our hearts. Its something me and my dad will forever share. We save all the articles and I am determined to set up an entire room dedicated to my favorite sports team of all time. Thank you for your inspiration, it has helped me through a lot of tough times and will continue to do so. You deserve the best fans and supporters for what you do for the program and for the girls. Thank you!!! |
| Wallingford: Coach! I am a proud fan and student at uconn. congrats and lets go for another championship this year!! Justin Ayer, student |
| Kirsten (St. Louis): Coach Auriemma, You and your teams are a reason I fell in love with basketball as a young girl. I was inspired to play college basketball and continue my journey as a coach. Your milestone encourages me to keep pursuing my goals. Thank you for that, and congratulations to you and Coach Dailey on this incredible accomplishment. |
| Renee': Coach Auriemma, What a great role model you are for being compassion about something and striving for nothing less than perfection. May you have many more moments like this in your life. You symbolize work hard and accomplish much. |
| Dat (Bellaire, TX): Coach, I used to run circles around your girls (literally - I ran track in the late 80's while you played in the old field house) :). Seriously, I used to watch some of your practices back then and really thought you would find success...I'm so glad you did so at UConn. Congrats to you and your coaching staff on #900. Looking forward to "1G"!!! |
| Charlie ,Hendersonville,Tn.: Congrats Geno, Chris, coaching staff & team on reaching 900. What an accomplishment! But you are not just creating a dynasty....you are also creating memories for a lot of players for the rest of their lives. I am "Husky Proud!" God bless all of you as you strive foe excellence. |
| susie and amanda arsan oxford: congratulations Geno on 900wins one amazing coach cant and a inspiration to anyone who wants to become a coach or girls who wanna play basketball lets make it another 900 more wouldnt have it any other way with you as the huskies coach me and my mom have been fans since 95 watching all the games together faithfully for almost 20 years thanks for a great experience lets go for another 900 wins more GO HUSKIES :) |
| Sherri (Newtown): Geno and CD, congratulations from the southwest corner of CT on 900 wins. Awesome accomplishment. It is great to have four home courts spreading the joy of women's basketball across the state. Keep up the great work with your student athletes and program. |
| Greg Gorski '72, Parrish, FL: Very simply - Thank You for your unselfish and successful UConn Husky 30 year career! May you have many more......God Bless you, the coaches and the team! |
| Derek J. Oshkosh, Wi: WOOOOOOO!!! Congrats on number 900 coach! My friend and I are flying out to watch the South Carolina game. We couldn't be more excited! GO HUSKIES!! |
| Bob Warde, Concord, NH: Congrats to Coach Geno, his staff, and team. See you in Tampa! |
| Sisters of Mercy, Georgetown, CT: Congratulations, Geno AND Chris. A wonderful accomplishment achieved with a lot of hard work, blood, sweat and a few tears!! Thank you for not only the great basketball teams, but also for developing wonderful young women..the best in all of basketball. Thanks to your family, also, who have supported you all through these years. Every blessing and safe travels for all. |
| Al Clark: Hey coach. Congrats! Great job. |
| JP, Woodbridge: Congratulations Chris and Geno!! You made all of us in Husky Nation so very proud... |
| Anita (Danbury): I've bled blue since the early days at the Field House! So happy for you & CD! Let's keep it going. Go Huskies!! |
| Pete Zippel, South Carolina: Amazing accomplishment. |
| David( Allingtown, CT): Congrats Coach. You are a treasure and make me proud to call Connecticut my home! |
| Jackie W, Manchester,Ct: Congratulations Coach Geno, I've been a die hard fan since '95 and going strong. Keep up the good work.Love the game Love the Huskies!! |
| Jill (Ashland, OH): Geno! Congratulations on your accomplishment from your biggest fan in Ohio! Bleed Blue! It's a great day to be a Husky! |
| Chris (Blue Island, IL.): Congratulations on this milestone, coach. Your teams play basketball the way it is meant to be played: tough defense, team passing, unselfish play. Best wishes for those "six games in March." |
| Chris Hayes (San Francisco - ex Trumbull: I go back to '95 as a regular. Never did I think this would become a dynasty. Congrats on 900; now to the next 100. |
| ken lucier: Coach I have followed you from the old days. Fantastic!!! You are in rarified air. Keep on going to surpass "The Summitt". We in Alexandria,Va salute you. Thanks. |
| Guilford: Congratulations, Geno. Thank you for providing Connecticut with such an enjoyable experience. Your teams not only win but do it with class! Looking forward to the Final Four in Tampa.....GO HUSKIES!!! |
| Northford: Congratulations to All: The team, the staff and the University. Keep is going, it is fun for the whole State!!!!! |
| Laura, Glastonbury, CT: Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment. 900 wins and many more to come. Thanks for making UCONN Lady Husky basketball the best in the nation!! |
| Kari (Ironwood, MI): Hey Geno, I've been a UCONN fan since I saw you and your team win the national title in Minneapolis in 1995. Congrats on reaching 900 wins. You are an amazing coach and we are looking forward to seeing you guys dominate in Tampa this year. Congrats again to you and Coach Dailey. Go Huskies. |
| Bruce Berlet: Way to go, Geno. I was lucky to cover the team for The Courant in the early and mid-90s and to be around for the first national championship with Rebecca, Jen, Pam, Jamelle, Nykesha, Carla, etc. Always enjoyed chatting with you and Chris, who have been the all-time dynamic duo in women's basketball. Congrats on the 900 wins and record nine national titles and best of luck Monday against No. 1 South Carolina and the rest of the season. |
| Kathie Deptula Storrs: Great Job Geno, Chris and everyone that made this happen. You made a comment that most people who came to the games back in 1985 don't anymore... we do, and hope to be there when you get win 1000. Congratulations!!! |
| Karlyn & Mike Lempa: Congrats!!!!! On to your next 100 wins!!! |
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