Been Pondering This Very Thing For A While

[hoopsfan22]

I don't think ND thinks we are unstoppable.

ND should steamroll their way to an undefeated championship. Anything less than that will be an underachievement.

 

[Bama fan]

ND should steamroll their way to an undefeated championship. Anything less than that will be an underachievement.

They should. But I hope they are disappointed by UConn.

 

[HuskylnSC]

It bothers me that Geno did not get a true center. our last true center was Stef. How are we going to match up this year with the Baylor , Mississippi , etc teams with tall post players.

Pressure the guards. Run the floor. Control the pace. Have players with strength force the post further from hoop than normal. Disrupt the half court. Keep everyone fresh.

 

[eebmg]

Pressure the guards. Run the floor. Control the pace. Have players with strength force the post further from hoop than normal. Disrupt the half court. Keep everyone fresh.

and pull down their socks.

 

[CL82]

CW feels like a special player to me. She's skilled, of course, but she also is charismatic and has a great personal energy and enthusiasm about her. The reason why we admire/treasure the D's, Stewie's and Maya's of the world is because they are so unique that you appreciate them. We are fortunate to have had the three of them. (Should we be adding Sue Bird to this triumvirate?)

It is more than world class athleticism that makes them so special though. One of my favorite players to watch was Gabby Williams. My mouth would literally drop as I'd watch do things that most players couldn't dream of doing, play after play. Yet even with that unquestioned athleticism, we don't talk about her the same way as do about the big three. There's something else that makes up the greats. Hard to quantify it. D had swagger, but Stewie and Maya less so. They all were willing to take big shots at key moments and they typically made them. Maybe that is it. Maybe it is confidence at key moments.

Whatever that 'it' is, CW feels like she has it. Just something about her. But that is way too much to dump on 18 year old shoulders. So I am just going watch her develop without expectation. But I have a feeling....

FWIW, I've been telling anyone who listen to be sure to watch UConn WBB this year. I think CW and ONO are going to have great careers here. That's something you want to get in on at the start.

"We're still doomed."

 

[Bama fan]

and pull down their socks.

Can we pants 'em? I cannot find a reference in the rule book.

 

[CL82]

Can we pants 'em? I cannot find a reference in the rule book.

It is okay apparently...

 

[Shorty Dee]

I don't think ND thinks we are unstoppable.

Notre Dame will feel UConn in December. Until then, they may continue to play their "easy" schedule.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

As always my hopes for the UCONN season is that all the players stay healthy, no injuries or illnesses!
If that happens I'll take whatever results we get no complaints!

 

[Bama fan]

It is okay apparently...

That is good enough for me. Visual reinforcement. I can see CD showing it to the team at practice!

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

IMHO as I've stated before, I don't believe ND will set WCBB on fire this season as everyone else is saying! They'll have an outstanding record but at the end of the season Tournaments teams will find a way to beat them! There isn't enough basketball's going around to please and hype ALL the players! Those 6 or 7 that won it all last year know they're good enough to win without the hurt ones, they feel they don't need them to win!
Last year was a perfect storm for THE MUFFITT. Their 6 or 7 players healthy enough to finish the season knew their jobs and they knew all the parts had to work together like a Swiss watch!
I may be wrong but this voice in the back of my head says, "Don't bet the ranch on ND!"

 

[Bama fan]

As always my hopes for the UCONN season is that all the players stay healthy, no injuries or illnesses!
If that happens I'll take whatever results we get no complaints!

I really want to say "me too", but I know after all is said and done, I will complain. I f we do not win it all, I will be disappointed, and soon will complain. I am just not better than that.

 

[HopJim]

Agree. Having the best 3 doesn't mean squat. UConn supposedly had the best 3 last year plus the DPOY, plus a "superstar" transfer. And what did they win? Another conference championship. All I'll say is that intangibles come into play many times and maybe they weren't there.

Basketball a great sport since winning a result of many factors. I would say we had three OF THE BEST offensive players but foot/ankle injuries hurt our defense the past two years. When you look at the Stewie/Mo Jeff teams, they were truly one of the best teams since they were the best at BOTH offense and defense.

 

[SVCBeercats]

"Much better" is very subjective, as of now even more so. How so? "As of right now" Christyn Williams is a starter in game 1 of her UCONN career, KLS, Crystal & Napheesa were not.

You go ask Geno if Williams and Walker on even near the same level of Phee, Lou, and CD. I'm betting everyone else here knows the answer. Does it bother you that Geno doesn't have different starters for every game since this is also "parsing?" Bottomline: You are into touchy-feely and Geno most certainly is not.

 

[CocoHusky]

You go ask Geno if Williams and Walker on even near the same level of Phee, Lou, and CD. I'm betting everyone else here knows the answer. Does it bother you that Geno doesn't have different starters for every game since this is also "parsing?" Bottomline: You are into touchy-feely and Geno most certainly is not.

No!