Underrated rivalries series: Geno vs. Pat
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 – 4:26 PMBy Michael Rand
The latest dispute between Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt and UConn’s Geno Auriemma leads us to a fine idea: a reader-generated series on the underrated rivalries in sports. We’ve always thought the fantastic tiffs between Geno and Pat went under the radar somewhat because — and this is no knock on women’s hoops, which we covered for a year back in the day — it’s not as mainstream as, say, Yankees vs. Red Sox. But these are two coaches of the highest-profile programs in the game who, frankly, just don’t seem to care for each other personally. Professional respect? Yes. Otherwise? Not much common ground. So: What are some other candidates for this series?
18 Responses to "Underrated rivalries series: Geno vs. Pat"
Barbaro and Deadspin commenters.
Carl Eller and the cops.
Packers fans and soap.
Randy Moss and the Cowboys.
Bloggers and Stephen A. Smith
The Gophers/UND college hockey rivalry may not be underrated within the college hockey crowd, but it’s still a niche sport.
If you are a sports fan, you need to visit the new Ralph in Grand Forks when the Gophers come to town. Great building, rowdy fans.
I’ve been up there a handful of times and it’s always the same. If the Gophers lose the UND fans will rub it in your face at the bar after the game, but then they will buy you a drink. Just a great atmosphere.
Wally the Beerman at the Metrodome and Wally the Beerman at Target Center. Then there’s the Wally the Beerman at the X. And Wally the Beerman at Williams.
Stu vs. Roughkat
Pure hatred powers this rivalry.
The greatest rivalry of all is between RandBall and David Archuleta. They’re both in hot pursuit of America’s heart.
Barreiro vs C Hartman
Flip vs McHale
Jimmy Gaines vs Sven Sundgaard
George W. Bush vs Johnny Chimpo, the poop-throwing monkey
Dark Side of the Moon vs. my shorts
Lifter Puller vs. the End of the Evening?
Isn’t Geno vs. Pat the cheesesteak rivalry in Philly? I’d probably go with Geno’s.
AV v. Think Again
Free Wolves Tickets v. Elective Testicular Surgery
Nerds v. Baseball
AV v. Think Again
+1, Nathan.
Sports Guy vs. Sports Gal
Joker vs. dating
Rand v. RBBH
