When Pat Summitt ended the Tennessee Lady Vols rivalry with the UConn Huskies over a decade ago, it was due to issues with his recruiting practices and centered around one player: Maya Moore. Now, in the year they are set to renew the series, issues revolving around personnel have kept the rivalry at boiling point.
This time, Geno Auriemma has the grievance. Back in November, he went on a rant against UT and the school’s culture because of an eligibility waiver for Evina Westbrook, who transferred from Rocky Top to UConn, being denied. The war of words even brought Holly Warlick, who was fired by the school last year, to come out and defend it.