“Geno [Auriemma] f*ck off”: Caitlin Clark fans continue their hostility towards UConn HC
Caitlin Clark's rise to fame has also involved instances of critics questioning her abilities. One of those critics was legendary UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
After Clark was drafted by the Indiana Fever, Auriemma had some harsh takes on her impact that have seemingly triggered her fanbase to this day. During an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show" in June, Auriemma stoked the fire further, caling her fanbase "delusional."
However, in an interview with Fox's College Hoops released on Nov. 18, Auriemma looked back at Clark's college career very differently. Auriemma spoke very highly of Clark:
"The college career that Caitlin had ignited a tremendous amount of attention. ... (She's an) incredible phenomenon that very rarely happens, and it certainly changed the landscape, no question."
However, this did not placate the fans at all. Several Caitlin Clark fans roasted Auriemma on the comments on X.
"Geno F**k Off white man," a fan wrote.
"Geno!?!?" another user wrote, seemingly surprised.
"Boy I know that ain't Geno Auriemma" another fan said
Some fans joked that Geno might not have been very happy to do this.
"We really don't need Geno's thoughts on Caitlin, stop asking him," a fan said.
"bruh I just know geno was pissed because they did him bow down to the goat like that," another fan wrote
One fan was seemingly having fun at Auriemma's expense while another fan called out the UConn coach's previous take on Caitlin Clark.
"Geno ksksksk,"
"Geno doesn't know anything about Caitlin's game, if you want to see the worst basketball take of all times just tune in to @dpshow for his thoughts about CC being unable to finish yr 1 as the WNBA top5 player because she lacked the tools for it, she finished as 1st team All WNBA,"
What did Geno Auriemma say earlier about Caitlin Clark?
Geno Auriemma appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" on June 6, where he had some strong comments about Caitlin Clark and her fanbase:
"The delusional fanbase that follows her disrespected the WNBA players by saying she's going to go into that league and tear it apart. ... She's third or fourth in betting odds for being MVP of the WNBA. These people are so disrespectful, so unknowledgeable and so stupid that it gives women's basketball a bad name."
He further added:
"This kid is on the wrong team, she has the wrong skill set to handle the physicality of that league and she's a rookie."
It is safe to say Geno's initial comments aged rather poorly.