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Message: [QUOTE="msf22b, post: 3333711, member: 656"] Let me put this another way: We're used to a certain UConn look. Since the Maya Moore period, there was always the expectation of a certain level, that if attained, would bring both victories and artistic satisfaction. Certainly, there were exceptions...where despite all the talent, pedigree, and savoir faire, the team was outplayed...In the NCAA tourney a few years ago, Dayton...lowly Dayton manhandled our three amigos for the whole first half...They had an excellent coach and some fine, poised players...A year (or so) later it was Texas...Texas? who played us to a standstill for a half...In exasperation (genius?), Geno subbed in a little used freshman...and Phee made a few shots and the game turned. This season, it feels different, We have 2 (or is it 3) former # 1's, who to date (including previous seasons), have played more like 2 and a half's, we're short a power forward, and one of the shooting guards, hasn't shown the ability to hit the side of the barn...the other is green as can be (but gifted). They don't look like a UConn team at all...but neither do many other teams. In a funny sort of way, we're a little like Tennessee except the elevator is going in different directions. They have more of the pieces (certainly height) but are just learning (after years of coaching incompetence) the fundamentals of what it takes to play this game in a pressurized environment. Our team more-or-less understands that, but is far away from maxing out its talent...If played today, the game would be a toss-up. I think that that is what Very Old is referring to...If we play a team anywhere in the top 25, that is prepared, fearless, talented and decently coached, then (as of today) we are vulnerable (I wouldn't want to play Arizona tomorrow). Maybe in a few weeks, it will be better. [/QUOTE]

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