Agree. Collen was counting on Blackwell and Edwards to be starters and provide big help with rebounding, physical play and scoring under basket. Losing those 2 starters is definitely hurting Baylor. Hopefully Aijah can recover soon and Dree will be cleared to play. If they are both out for a long time, Baylor will have difficult time winning Big 12 or going deep in tournament.
Heard it too and chuckled.Pam Ward just used a term I'd never heard of in the Arizona-Baylor game. Shaina Pellington made a really quick move to the basket when Baylor was expecting her to shoot a three. Ward talked about the "Statue of Liberty defense."
A friend and I were talking about that this weekend. To me, it seems she wants to go for the block versus being in position. With her length, she just needs to keep her arms straight up. I think Lobo made a comment to that effect during the game as well when she picked up a foul on a block attempt.
I'm not sure what the outlook of Edwards is looking like but yes that will be a big blow if she doesn't get approved. My only legit complaint with Baylor is they turn the ball over way too much at times. But the lack of a true inside threat that consistently rebounds and is able to finish in the paint isn't there right now with no Blackwell or Edwards. Bickle plays her role well but they need more than just her unfortunately.
I agree about the lack of clarity in the Big 12. Kansas State could be another one to watch too. They have a good nucleus of players even with Lee out for the season.
Yes, I liked it as well. I have, however, heard it used in the past. In fact, Vivian used it I think.
Miracle win by the Jacks at Davis!!!!
Agree. Yes the Big 12 race is certainly wide open this year. If Texas and Baylor can overcame their early season personel issues, I think 5 teams could be in race for title.
The really dumb fouls are when she reaches in on a smaller player on the way past, or does an obvious push, etc. She's rather good at blocking shots without fouling, though of course she'll pick up some fouls on those too.
That too. Don't understand why. Habit, footwork, or something else? Footwork is hard to believe as she is very mobile for her size. It's a head scratcher.
I'm not so sure it bothers him. We know he doesn't put a lot of thought into defense.
Baylor has some very good freshmen but yeah its usually tough their first year. With the exception of a select small bunch, freshmen are generally very up and down year 1 as they learn how to adjust on the defensive end and facing bigger, faster and more physically gifted players.
ESPN2 tonight. Not sure about tomorrow but assuming it's the same.
And the opposite of what happened in their loss to North Carolina. Not sure if this team is ready for prime time yet, but they are heading in the right direction.
Caught a pretty good game?? How did both teams look?
Disappointed in North Carolinas performance. Down 6 with 9 seconds left. Im not sure Deja Kelly can be an efficient scorer and I thought their freshman would be able to make more of a contribution.
