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Message: [QUOTE="Tonyc, post: 4798504, member: 73"] With Azzi out and Caroline not playing today the question is how good are we without them? We have shown a suffocating defense the past couple of games. That wont change. Alot wont change if you take into consideration Azzi didnt play and Caroline didnt see much action the past few games. So I expect Geno to go with a longer bench and whoever has a hot hand. I also expect those replacements to score and be full of energy. Dont expect miracles from them and dont expect doom and gloom. We have a very talented group coming off the bench. We dont know what to expect from them and either do our opponents which is a good thing. The girls coming off the bench only know one thing and that is do what Geno tells you to do or you'll sit. They dont wanna sit so they will do what they are told and thats a good thing. I will mention this. UConn looked lack lustered against Minny which tells me they already knew about Azzi's ACL. With no Azzi or Caroline today many fans are down not knowing what to expect. Many fans who have waited for the Paige Azzi and Caroline show are sad because it wont happen this year. Well there's a new show we can look forward too. We have one of the most talented rosters in UConn history and they will get their chance this weekend to show what they can to. We have the guards who can make them look better and having point guards like we have is the diamond we need shinel. We still have Paige and Aaliyah both AA's so we're not in bad shape. Nika and Griff have experience too and they know what they have to do. One thing is for sure we will need outside shooters to open things up in the middle. It will be interesting to see how UCLA plays defense forcing UConn to shoot from the outside. ICE Q and Shade have very good outside shots so I expect to see them show them off. Hey the talent on UConn hasnt changed with the loss of Azzi and Caroline however the players have changed. We will have a very healthy group playing this weekend and they will be playing their hearts out because they will be given a great opportunity to. We may be lacking in some areas however we are not lacking Heart. I expect some surprises over the next few games. I think we will all be presently surprised as Geno works his magic once again. So lets stop thinking of what might have been and start thinking what the opportunity that that lays ahead. [/QUOTE]

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