I may not have explained that it's G-E-N-O then, but I probably mentioned something about Auriemma being one of the least likable coaches in major athletics. That said, he's spot on here.

And UConn beating their next two opponents by 30 seems like an unlikely prospect, because they haven't won on in the Tournament by more than 30 since the first round game with Nobody A&M. 20, maybe, but 30 seems ridiculous, especially since Stanford's been excellent in the Tournament and will not be scared of the Huskies, as the last team to beat them, long ago, in a time when Candice Wiggins was still in Palo Alto.

Now, the final, which would be against teams the Huskies have bombed by 28 and 28/39, might be a better chance for a runaway. But Stanford's going to keep this relatively close. That might mean 15, or single digits, but it'll be closer than you think.

Thus ends my daily defense of women's college hoops.

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