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PHILADELPHIA—The thought passed through Geno Auriemma's mind before every game: I hope today's the day.

Back Where They Say They Belong Sophia Hollander 2011

Renee Montgomery, Connecticut's four-year starter at point guard, averages 16.2 points and 5.1 assists for coach Geno Auriemma's undefeated squad.

Four-year starter Montgomery paces UConn into Final Four 2009

"I just wanted to show my teammates that they could depend on me," said Charles, an All-American who has drawn Auriemma's wrath for inconsistent play.

UConn caps perfect season by routing Louisville in title game 2009

Her freshman year she talked mostly to then-assistant Tonya Cardoza, now the Temple coach, and didn't always grasp Auriemma's instructions.

Montgomery on point for undefeated Connecticut 2009

Except that four days later Renee Montgomery was in Auriemma's office.

UConn's title run started in 2008 with semifinal loss to Stanford 2009

Tennessee coach Pat Summitt outbid others to purchase one of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's ties for $1,000 at a Friday auction to benefit the Kay Yow cancer research fund.

New women's rivalry born: UConn vs. Stanford 2009

But as the coach of a team that has won seven national championships and 89 straight games--a streak better than any in college basketball--Auriemma's approach to leadership is worth examining, too.

UConn's Auriemma: Breaking Wooden's streak Jena McGregor 2010

University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma doesn't like to be compared to John Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach whose record winning streak was shattered on Tuesday when Auriemma's Huskies defeated Florida State University to win its 89th straight game.

UConn's Auriemma: Breaking Wooden's streak Jena McGregor 2010

Coincidentally, the 88th straight win came against Auriemma's good friend, Jim Foster, who gave him his coaching start.

Legendary Coach Accuses Detractors Of Sexism AP 2010

He may not be long on feel-good inspirational mottoes, but Auriemma's record speaks for itself.

UConn's Auriemma: Breaking Wooden's streak Jena McGregor 2010