UConn 2000

by Sternvogel

 

Upon First Union Center's floor of shiny wood
Ace Clement longed to play not far from her neighborhood

But Sue Bird was to be on the winning team this night
As injuries kept Kristen from stepping into the spotlight

Tamika took too long to Catch fire in this game
And some fans might be wondering if Semeka really came
Kara Lawson struggled and Pat just couldn't win
But the point is to celebrate and not to rub it in

 Spread your wings, UConn, and celebrate
The fact that you are 36 and 1
Shea and Asjha sure were great
Tamika and Svetlana showed that they can play
And even Stacy and Paige got in
On their final "senior day"

 And many of the experts have reason to believe
That Geno Auriemma is a man with no cause to grieve
For just about everybody on his team will be back
And Taurasi and Battle will be added to the Storrs attack

Spread your wings, UConn, because you did win
Your second title in five years
The rings for KJ and Swin
Marci and The Big Rig also got in for a play or two
But the night belonged to Kelly
Whose last name means "maker of a shoe"

 And Sue, you know that if I could I'd fly away with you