UConn's journey to the Final Four faced an unexpected challenge as the team, including coach Dan Hurley, was stuck on a plane for seven hours due to delays. Hurley shared his coping mechanisms during the wait, finding watching the de-icing process therapeutic and reflecting on the experience with a mix of frustration and gratitude. He emphasized the importance of overcoming such hurdles and acknowledged the support and opportunity to play in the Final Four, despite the airline industry's issues. Hurley also mentioned getting only four hours of sleep due to the ordeal but remained focused on the positive aspects, including the incredible people involved in their journey.
It was therapeutic to watch the de-icing @dhurley15 on the hardest part of @UConnMBB journey's in this Final Four: getting here. Only thing slowing down Huskies is the airline industry so far
What did Danny do while waiting 7 hours to take off? "I ruminated a lot, then I spiraled. I had my head in my hands a lot. "It was therapeutic to watch the de-icing" https://t.co/aO6ycro3Gv
Dan Hurley on what he did for seven hours stuck on a plane: "I ruminated a lot. I spiraled. I had my head in my hands a lot." "It was theraputic to watch the de-icing." LOL. I love Dan Hurley.
Danny on the flight (2): "It’s something you just gotta a get through but it sucked." https://t.co/aO6ycro3Gv
Danny on how much sleep he got: "I got two on the plane and then I got another two at the hotel" https://t.co/aO6ycro3Gv
Danny on the @UConnMBB flight ‘Once you’re done complaining and cursing and muttering, you don’t really deserve to show entitlement ...We’re lucky to be here. We’re lucky to have an opportunity to come play in the Final Four.’ https://t.co/9B1veB9Z8b
"Who doesn't have trouble with airlines. - Uconn coach Dan Hurley
"We're lucky to be here. And who doesn't deal with problems with the airlines." Handled that very well. Ended it: "But, it sucked." https://t.co/r605aJ4zTw
"My brother was right. There are alot of incredible people here." UConn coach Dan Hurley