This. I wondered how Reese and Morrow would play together and also if VL would be effective at point. Yesterday it looked painful as LSU struggled against an Auburn team that played well but isn't going to scare many opponents.
Yes it is. The Big Ten tiers based on expected finish, so good teams play more games against the expected good teams, and bottom teams play more games against expected bottom teams:
I agree. It just so happens that in the last few seasons, NC State's pod has been the most difficult. With the unbalanced scheduling, the current pod setup benefits those who play in weak pods for final conference standing (and claiming one of those precious double-byes needed to truly make a run at the ACCT title). If there was a power shift among the pods, I'd be all for it...but Pitt and BC don't show any signs of posing a significant threat in the northern pod...and Florida State seems to be the only dominant team in the southern pod.
Particularly nefarious the way teams plan when to be good based on the rotating schedule. Everyone not named Iowa's winless record against the top 25 suggests that the extra two games is not the grind supporters suggest
So, they were depressed by their men's team? How bad did they lose?
If you look at objective measures like Massey conference tables the SEC looks remarkably like every other P5 conference. For example SEC third team is ranked 32 twelfth 61. Big 15 & 124. ACC 16 & 75. Big 12 11 & 80. Pac 8 & 102.
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That's a poor excuse unless coach Mulkey let them go out and party after the game. I prefer coaches who recognize the opponent, admit mistakes and commit to learning from them. LSU had a poor game for them and she made some poor decisions. Learn and improve don't hide behind excuses. At least that's my opinion.
My observation wasn't an analytical one. I've seen at least one game from every SEC team with the exception of Arkansas, plus I've watched a lot of games across different conferences. It was more an observation that most SEC teams feel about the same in talent. Actually I think your stat proves that. There is only a 30 team gap between #3 and #12 in the rankings whereas there are larger gaps in every other conference.If you look at objective measures like Massey conference tables the SEC looks remarkably like every other P5 conference. For example SEC third team is ranked 32 twelfth 61. Big 15 & 124. ACC 16 & 75. Big 12 11 & 80. Pac 8 & 102.
I don't see the difference using objective measures. Actually your Pac12 listing looks worse than several others. Is there some deeper level of analysis? I admit I just looked and didn't do any averaging of teams 3-12.
If you look at his conference list that includes all teams the ratings are very close.
Fyi some of the pages used: Massey Ratings - Southeastern ConferenceMassey Ratings - College Basketball Women's : NCAA D1 Ratings
Computer ratings and rankings for CBW (College Basketball Women's), with links to team predictions, scores, and schedules.
Massey Ratings - Big Twelve Conference
Big Twelve Conference scores and predictions for each game of the season's scheduleMassey Ratings - Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference scores and predictions for each game of the season's scheduleMassey Ratings - Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference scores and predictions for each game of the season's scheduleMassey Ratings - Pacific Twelve Conference
Pacific Twelve Conference scores and predictions for each game of the season's schedule
She must have joined her team at the men's game because that Reese call was...duh. She has two of the best rebounders in wcbb! At least get a shot off and take your chances you get a put back.
If you actually listened to the interview, she held herself accountable by stating that she may have made a mistake by doing something out of the norm by allowing the team to attend the game. She was not stating that they were “lacking enthusiasm” because they went to the game. She was stating that she is a creature of habit by not allowing the team to leave the hotel the night before a game. Please stop spreading unfounded rumors and misinformation to further this negative narrative about Coach Mulkey.
I said nothing about enthusiasm. I said they played a poor game and she made poor decisions during the game. I don't like the excuse of watching the mens game, just accept she erred and the team played poorly. Learn from it and go on.
On reflection I'm going to try to ignore your posts. You're going to praise her no matter what she does. I give her credit for winning but I'll never like how she does it. So bye.
So you're pleased that the third SEC team is 24 to 16 places worse than any other conference? And that other conferences, some with only 12 teams, have an awful bottom end?
Lol you're putting words in my mouth and changing the conversation to a topic of your choosing. I never said I was pleased, nor was that the intent of my observation.
That was how I interpreted your comment. At least we learned some irrelevant facts.
"Involved in Miles injury"?? What exactly was her culpability in this incident? She was literally just standing on the court.
Watch the replay. One player bumped her and Hailey Van Lith reached in across her body. Maybe neither contact caused it or maybe they did or maybe it would have happened anyway but she did more than stand on the court. Are you going to argue that she was never a member of Walz teams too?
I saw the play. Please tell me what she did that was so malicious.
I was curious so I watched a clip of the incident on YouTube. There was no intent to injure...
I never used that word you did I said involved. I repeat. "Watch the replay. One player bumped her and Hailey Van Lith reached in across her body. Maybe neither contact caused it or maybe they did or maybe it would have happened anyway but she did more than stand on the court."
