Geno Auriemma makes unfathomably stupid comments about Caitlin Clark, but the WNBA mean girls will love them
UConn coach Geno Auriemma sparks controversy after criticizing the reaction to hard fouls targeting WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
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Geno Auriemma has addressed the physical play directed at Caitlin Clark, stating that hard fouls on the player are not a 'referendum on America.' Auriemma further noted that he does not doubt the existence of 'personal animosities' toward Clark within the WNBA. Coverage from ESPN, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated emphasizes Auriemma's dismissal of the national reaction to Clark's flagrant fouls.
Other reports from Fox News and azcentral.com describe the coach as 'unloading' on issues surrounding the player. Future developments depend on the continued discourse regarding the nature of flagrant fouls in the WNBA and the responses to Auriemma's comments.
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What did Geno Auriemma say about fouls on Caitlin Clark?
He stated that hard fouls on Clark are not a 'referendum on America' and criticized the national reaction to her flagrant fouls.
Does Auriemma believe there is tension between Clark and other players?
According to Sports Illustrated, Auriemma does not doubt that there are 'personal animosities' toward Clark in the WNBA.
Which outlets are reporting on this?
The story is being covered by ESPN, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Fox News, and azcentral.com.
Coverage (5)
- Geno Auriemma rips national reaction to Caitlin Clark flagrant fouls USA Today · 6h ago
- Geno Auriemma Doesn't Doubt 'Personal Animosities' Toward Caitlin Clark in the WNBA Sports Illustrated · 6h ago
- UConn coach Geno Auriemma unloads on major Caitlin Clark issues azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 6h ago
- Geno Auriemma says hard fouls on Caitlin Clark not a 'referendum on America' ESPN · 6h ago
- Geno Auriemma makes unfathomably stupid comments about Caitlin Clark, but the WNBA mean girls will love them Fox News · 6h ago broke it first
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