tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36311952.post1134390295924092942..comments2024-03-06T05:16:27.311-05:00Comments on Elm City to Eagleville: Geno going for 800th win in Big East finalJim Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368670098808413048noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36311952.post-74742081978927605812012-03-06T14:36:41.327-05:002012-03-06T14:36:41.327-05:00Here is something even more amazing about Mr. Auri...Here is something even more amazing about Mr. Auriemma's record: in his first three seasons as head coach, his record was 43 - 39. Starting in his fourth season (at which time one assumes his first-year recruits are now seniors, so that it is "his" team), his record going into the Big East Championship game is 756 - 89 for a 89.5% winning percentage.<br /><br />UConn has made the NCAA tournament every year since Geno's fourth season, and in the tournament their record is 83 - 16 (23 years, 7 championships, five more Final Fours...or half the time they make at least the Final Four!).<br /><br />He does a great job of delegating to his assistants; really understands the "team" concept.Joenoreply@blogger.com