Auriemma says critics were ‘lying in weeds waiting’ in runup to Staley confrontation at Final Four
Summary
UConn coach Geno Auriemma expressed regret over a heated moment with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after their Final Four game, saying he wished he had controlled his emotions better. He explained the argument was about the absence of a traditional pregame handshake and acknowledged the strong criticism he received afterward.Key Facts
- The exchange happened after UConn lost to South Carolina 62-48 in the Final Four.
- Auriemma approached Staley and yelled at her during the final seconds of the game.
- Coaches from both teams stepped in to separate them.
- Auriemma left without shaking hands after the game ended.
- He apologized later in a written statement about the incident.
- Auriemma said some criticism was fair but felt many critics were waiting to attack him.
- He compared the backlash to criticism he faced in 1998 for helping an injured player set a scoring record.
- Auriemma said he accepts responsibility for his actions and has moved on.
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