41 days later, and the second half of the NC game still gets me

[Buzzyboy]

"Never underestimate the heart of a champion!"



Geno has been quoted as saying that "Tennessee has 8 national championships. They would have 12 if we had not beat them four times."

(Or words to that effect.)

I will agree that they would have had a chance to win 12 championships if not for UConn but if they weren't playing UConn in that championship game, whoever their opponent would have been, might have had a chance to beat them, as well. I think, though obviously Tennessee's chances would have been appreciably higher playing anyone other than Geno.

 

[DaddyChoc]

KML had the heart of warrior... very confident in her game, its going to be interesting to see who can get past the wrath of Geno and who can not.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Thanks, I was looking for this replay. KML is awesome...

Boy did that play piss off a lot of South Carolina fans. Reading cockytalk they practically had a stroke and claimed K elbowed Mitchell in the face, and that even the announcers made a comment about K getting away with a foul. Of course neither was true. All K did there was jerk her right foot back to get behind the arc. Mitchell basically fell or tripped over K's foot because she was guarding her so closely.

 

[mhshuskies]

The defensive pressure Moriah applied to Jewell was breathtaking, literally!

Based on that one-on-one matchup in that game and anticipating what kind of a senior season Moriah will have, could Jewell had been thinking she may only be the third pick in the WNBA draft if she stayed around for here senior year?

 

[Biff]

Boy did that play piss off a lot of South Carolina fans. Reading cockytalk they practically had a stroke and claimed K elbowed Mitchell in the face, and that even the announcers made a comment about K getting away with a foul. Of course neither was true. All K did there was jerk her right foot back to get behind the arc. Mitchell basically fell or tripped over K's foot because she was guarding her so closely.

The Shrug

 

[CL82]

Boy did that play piss off a lot of South Carolina fans. Reading cockytalk they practically had a stroke and claimed K elbowed Mitchell in the face, and that even the announcers made a comment about K getting away with a foul. Of course neither was true. All K did there was jerk her right foot back to get behind the arc. Mitchell basically fell or tripped over K's foot because she was guarding her so closely.

I think she saw the motion and took a dive. KML's looked down at her for a split second and took the open jumper as if to say better not flop while guarding me.

 

[Orangutan]

Boy did that play piss off a lot of South Carolina fans. Reading cockytalk they practically had a stroke and claimed K elbowed Mitchell in the face, and that even the announcers made a comment about K getting away with a foul. Of course neither was true. All K did there was jerk her right foot back to get behind the arc. Mitchell basically fell or tripped over K's foot because she was guarding her so closely.

Yup, Mitchell looks like she's pretty close to a reach-in foul there. KML just jab steps to create separation and Mitchell loses her balance. Good no call by the refs.

 

[Gus Mahler]

My favorite moment of the entire season is when KML gave Tiffany Mitchell the shake off and they nailed the 3 as TM lay on the court. I could watch that play over and over again.

"GET OFF MY LAWN!!"

 

[winlots]

My favorite moment of the entire season is when KML gave Tiffany Mitchell the shake off and they nailed the 3 as TM lay on the court. I could watch that play over and over again.

PAUL: that weren't no "shake off." She knocked the kid on her ass

 

[winlots]

I think that you have to consider that Stef and Bria had four years to evolve into who they were as seniors and it's quite difficult to expect an incoming freshman to do the things that talented seniors did. In particular the word savvy that you used in regard to KML is so appropriate because she was not very well rounded as an incoming freshman but over time and with her determination and the great coaching she received, she learned how to maximize her skill set by learning to work through her weaknesses. She is not a very mobile person and quickness is far from her forte but with her intelligence she overcame being a terrible defensive liability by knowing where to be at every moment, how to fudge and accomplish what she needed to. She also worked her butt off to become a pretty accomplished rebounder and increased her tenacity on the court. Those are all things that I would think KLS will develop and the person she will evolve into is going to be simply fantastic. I think the player we'll be talking about four years from now will be every bit the player KML is now or maybe even more so. The only advantage KML might have over KLS is the wide body for rebounding purposes but KLS's quickness might compensate for even that aspect of her game. I am inclined to think that she'll be very productive offensively from the get go but will not get quite as much court time initially because of defensive issues but that should be short lived. The staff will instill defense into her and the other two freshman, as they have for every incoming freshman for ever! If she catches on right away, watch out. She may challenge Maya for the all time scoring title in Storrs.

BUZZ: very strong post that is perceptive, analytical, and interesting. As another big fan of KML, I'll point out what few would as one modification:
gotta say that KMO was rather "well rounded" all four years.

 

[winlots]

BUZZ: I'll add that: yes, it is terrific to follow this team; and, you have a strong point the Samuelson could challenge for the scoring title, but I think there might be too much talent on the squad for that to happen, along with her injury prone history.

 

[winlots]

One other thing: I continue to think that Collier might bring as much to the table ALL things considered as Samuelson.....?????

 

[chrissaran]

Moriah and Kia had more open looks with Kaleena on the floor than they will this coming year. Katie Lou has the ability to hit threes at a high rate; however, let's not put the cart before the horse. This is not Natalie Butler having already played one year in college. As every college player says, the game is much faster, more physical, the players are bigger and the talent is much, much better.

 

[meyers7]

One other thing: I continue to think that Collier might bring as much to the table ALL things considered as Samuelson.....?????

You know these posts are editable for a bit after posting.

 

[alexrgct]

Moriah and Kia had more open looks with Kaleena on the floor than they will this coming year. Katie Lou has the ability to hit threes at a high rate; however, let's not put the cart before the horse. This is not Natalie Butler having already played one year in college. As every college player says, the game is much faster, more physical, the players are bigger and the talent is much, much better.

Indeed, it's impossible for a #1-ranked high school recruit to make an impact in her first year of college. Especially Maya Moore, Annie Strother, Nykesha Sales, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Breanna Stewart. None of them accomplished anything as frosh.

 

[CocoHusky]

Boy did that play piss off a lot of South Carolina fans. Reading cockytalk they practically had a stroke and claimed K elbowed Mitchell in the face, and that even the announcers made a comment about K getting away with a foul. Of course neither was true. All K did there was jerk her right foot back to get behind the arc. Mitchell basically fell or tripped over K's foot because she was guarding her so closely.

South Carolina fans were clearly not paying close enought attention to the UCONN training program. That move was as a result of training with the United States Marines. Close quarters hand to hand combat, leverage, and balance all demonstrated at game time speed!

 

[j66kicker]

Indeed, it's impossible for a #1-ranked high school recruit to make an impact in her first year of college. Especially Maya Moore, Annie Strother, Nykesha Sales, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Breanna Stewart. None of them accomplished anything as frosh.

And Diana Taurasi - she was a real bum as a freshman.

 

[Gus Mahler]

And Diana Taurasi - she was a real bum as a freshman.

Indeed, it's impossible for a #1-ranked high school recruit to make an impact in her first year of college. Especially Maya Moore, Annie Strother, Nykesha Sales, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Breanna Stewart. None of them accomplished anything as frosh.

And Bria Hartley was a total dog. And Stef Dolson just took up space. And Lobo was "the worst post in America" as a freshman.