A packed city arena attracting new visitors to Bridgeport was exactly what city officials and business leaders had in mind when it opened in 2001. The Webster Bank Arena has hosted President Barack Obama, high-profile rock shows, the circus that bears the name of the city’s all-time benefactor P.T. Barnum. But it has arguably hit its sweet spot with college basketball led by UConn. Women’s coach Geno Auriemma declares the team will be back following another successful tournament.
“First of all, when you’re trying to find a place to do stuff like this, first you look at the fan base and obviously, the fan base here is tremendous. Second, you look at the venue and this is a great venue, it’s a great place to play and the people here do a great job of putting on a great show and the fans always turn out. If we came down here in 2004 and nobody showed up, then we wouldn’t be back here all these times and the fact that it’s sold out already, we’re not only going to be back here next year we’re going to be back here a whole bunch of other times, as it should be.”
More on this from CT Post reporter Chris Ellsberry here.
Geno Auriemma is probably the best coach in Basketball history, however beating another team by 60 points is out of line and wrong. What did it prove?
Andy, stick with baseball.
Yeah, you’re right.
*** You never tell a team that’s playing in a play-off type of venue to lay off or tone it down just because you’re winning by a large amount on the score board. You can sit down your starting team and play your bench towards the end of the quarter, however they’re looking to get their points in as well. UConn’s making college basketball history the likes of which will not be repeated for a long time and maybe never by a men’s team, let alone a women’s team! We are lucky to not only be seeing this, but to also be from CT, the TOP STATE IN THE NATION FOR WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL! *** UCONN LADY HUSKIES DON’T NEED TO TONE IT DOWN; THE OTHER WOMEN’S COLLEGE TEAMS NEED TO GET BETTER! ***WHOOP ***