The President: Better Late Than Never

By On 2012/07/16 · 4 Comments

President Barack Obama did not make it to the Verizon Center in time to see any of the USA women team’s 99-67 win over Brazil Monday. But he did make it to the locker room after it was over to spend some time with the team.

“The President is a huge basketball fan, everybody knows that,” said Auriemma. “He wanted to congratulate the players and wish them luck. He probably spent a lot more time then they wanted oo down there just being a regular guy.

“He wanted to know about the team, where we were going, what the seeds are and who we are playing. He has a pretty good grip on what is going on in the Olympic. Some of the players had already met him. He treated all of them exactly the same, we knew some of them by their first name, some he recognized

“One of the great things about meeting the President, whether you voted for him or didn’t vote for him whether he is a Republican, a Democrat or something else, when you are in the presence of the President, you are in the presence of the President. We had dinner with a bunch of generals and you get to shake hands with two four-star generals. It’s not the same as no disrespect but it is not the same as being in Manchester, Connecticut and saying hi to one of the cops at Dunkin’ Donuts.”

During his first term. Obama has twice greeted NCAA champion UConn teams and Auriemma said rhe President remembered many of the player’s names.

“Yes, we talked a little bit about health care,” said Diana Taurasi about Obama’s appearance. “And we talked some tax breaks.”

USA guard Lindsay Whalen, who led with 21 points (8-of-12)  and five assists, met the President for the first time.

“It was pretty cool,” said Whalen. “As for what he said, he just reminded us to represent the nation well and make us proud. I know we will all take that to heart”

Obama and his wife, Michelle, took their courtside seats for the men’s game and were even put on the “Kiss Cam” at one point of the first half. There was no official smooch.

 
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4 Responses to The President: Better Late Than Never

  1. cj says:
    2012/07/16 at 10:12 pm

    better never. . .

  2. FREDDYKOOL says:
    2012/07/17 at 1:02 am

    FREDDYKOOL: REMINDS ME OF RICHARD NIXON ANOTHER GREAT SPORTS FAN BUT MR. B IS A PRETTY GOOD SHOOTER FROM OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE. U R “KOOL” MR. PREZ JUST THE UCONN NATION ALONE COULD GET U REELECTED……HE HAS GOT 4FIFTHS OF THE HAND IN THE ELECTION 1 MEXICANS, 2 THE AFRICAN AMERICANS,3 THE GAY POPULATION AND THEY R OUT IN FULL FORCES, AND GOOD OLD RUSH WITH HIS FILTH WILL HAVE GAYS IN FULL FORCE. THAT LEAVES THE WHITES AND THE WOMEN WHO RUSH FLUSHES DOWN THE TOILET EVERY DAY, THEY’LL PUSH THE VERY BRIGHT PRESIDENT OVER THE TOP TO VICTORY AGAIN….GOOD JOB MR. PRESIDENT,WE LOVE YOU AND, PS. FIND OUT HOW THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA GOT $500.00 OUT OF MY CHECK AND NOT SINCE PUT IT BACK, HE IS A LITTLE SHADY.MY SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK…..HE’S BAD HE’S BAD AS MJ USE TO SING……AND THE BRIGHT MR OBAMA WILL EX-CELL ALONG THEIR WHITE LINES THAT FINALLY FORCE MANY OF THEM TO SEE THE LIGHT…..NEVER MIND ALL GENO’S TEAMS GET ON A FEW OVER 70 YEAR FAN WHO LOVES THE LADIES ALL VERY MUCH AS THEY ARE ALL VERY VERY “KOOL”

    • Audrey Turner says:
      2012/07/17 at 9:34 am

      FREDDYKOOL: What a load of nonsence you write. And here was I thinking that you were cool. Mr Obama shouldn’t be in charge of a litter of kittens.

  3. Eileen says:
    2012/07/18 at 5:16 pm

    I was upset that he didn’t show up for any of the women’s game as all the latest poles show that he is ahead in getting the women’s votes. Bad move Pres. Glad he did spend some time in the locker room chating with the team. GO TEAM USA.