Spring Break
UConn on a wild ride throughout the Big East Tournament
Kevin Vellturo
Issue date: 6/15/09 Section: Sports
"I was happy that we finally played to our potential," Penders said. "We were playing well at the right time - we just came up short. If we had got off to a better start, who knows what could have happened."
Perhaps the reason for late surge was a loose atmosphere in the dugout, which was no more evident than during an extensive rain delay against South Florida. Both teams were not content to sit in the dugout and listen to the pounding beats of music, but instead braved the rain to take part in an a West Side Story-esque dance-off.
The display got national attention, even being featured on Pardon the Interruption. Penders said it helped keep his team from tensing up.
"A lot of teams freeze up when they get in the post-season," Penders said. "When you start believing in yourself you can be loose."
Though just short of a Big East championship, the Huskies return a long list of players next season - including Mike Olt, Pierre LePage and Big East Rookie of the Year George Springer.
Perhaps the reason for late surge was a loose atmosphere in the dugout, which was no more evident than during an extensive rain delay against South Florida. Both teams were not content to sit in the dugout and listen to the pounding beats of music, but instead braved the rain to take part in an a West Side Story-esque dance-off.
The display got national attention, even being featured on Pardon the Interruption. Penders said it helped keep his team from tensing up.
"A lot of teams freeze up when they get in the post-season," Penders said. "When you start believing in yourself you can be loose."
Though just short of a Big East championship, the Huskies return a long list of players next season - including Mike Olt, Pierre LePage and Big East Rookie of the Year George Springer.
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Huskies is great player he cna do lots for the team and can bring back seassion with good end. Coach Jim Penders preaised team when they win the season game. (Continued…)
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