Her biggest asset is her quickness, but she's spending too much time on the perimeter. Wish she would drive more to open up the defense. We dont need her 3-point shooting, we need her to create space for the other 4. Jefferson was the best at doing this.
Dangerfield needs to drive and dish more
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Dangerfield not good today; threw the ball away twice on one possession (4 to's total). BUT she wasn't the only problem. It's rare to see everyone on UConn go cold for an entire game. Even free throws were a problem: 4/8, ugh. Glad though to have one of these out of the way. Hard to imagine we'll have to sit through another any time soon. Bless the 'D.
I was also unhappy to hear JPM in her pre-game interview bring up the home court advantage the Huskies enjoy in Albany. She's done this repeatedly. Very irritating. Invite us to play at Duke, why don't you?
Gamecockies again on Monday. It's really Aja and the Other Four. Wilson can't carry this team on her own no matter what kind of a night she has. Could be the end of an era for SC. Nothing like her in the pipeline. Say goodnight, Gracie.
I was also unhappy to hear JPM in her pre-game interview bring up the home court advantage the Huskies enjoy in Albany. She's done this repeatedly. Very irritating. Invite us to play at Duke, why don't you?
Gamecockies again on Monday. It's really Aja and the Other Four. Wilson can't carry this team on her own no matter what kind of a night she has. Could be the end of an era for SC. Nothing like her in the pipeline. Say goodnight, Gracie.
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Yeah that's what Mo used to do. Drive the lane, collapse the D, and kick out to a wide open KML.
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Me too. Sort of like a political operative lowering expectations before a debate.
The whole team looked a little out of sync offensively. Very stationary and no penetration. That said a lot of shots were half way down and popped out. NCAA rims seem really tight this year. Same for everybody, obviously.
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I don’t think she is 100%. Find something else to complain about. I’ll take her on my team anytime.
Edit: Almost forgot. We won.
Edit: Almost forgot. We won.
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I didnt watch the game, first thread I opened... I thought UConn lost!
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Hey, hey, there, stop introducing positivity and reality and all that other stuff.
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Dangerfield is obviously hurt. Doesn’t have the burst she normally does but she is a calming presence for us. Nurse clearly just not a PG. We need her. That being said, I don’t think she’s a 17-18 ppg player nor is she a 7-9 ppg player (which is what she’s been of late). She’s somewhere in between but the good news is, we don’t need her to score. Just need her defense and to yes, take care of the ball. She will be fine...I hope!!
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For the upteenth time - Crystal is battling shin splints. For most of the season too.
If you never had shin splints you do not know how painful they are. I've been there, not fun at all. The only cure is rest.
So some of the things you would like her to do, she may not be able to. Her practices are really limited. So Geno will use Crystal as best he can. I don't think you want to hear the other option.
If you never had shin splints you do not know how painful they are. I've been there, not fun at all. The only cure is rest.
So some of the things you would like her to do, she may not be able to. Her practices are really limited. So Geno will use Crystal as best he can. I don't think you want to hear the other option.
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Definition of success for Crystal may be just being able to play and finish a game. Leg is hurting.
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I still get shin splints. When I use the treadmill at the gym there is a level I can put it on that will give me enough of workout to be worth it without getting shin splints. If I press it and go harder my shins will hurt. So having Crystal drive to the basket "might" be what makes the situation worse.
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You do recognize that Duke was jamming the middle to prohibit UC players from cutting down the middle. That is why we had so many open 3's but by and large didn't make as many as usual. Spread the defense, leave open lanes pick your poison. A different day we win by 35.
First of all, Crystal looked pretty good to me physically, and I was almost on top of the court. Never saw her limping or any painfull facial expressions. Let's remember she , along with Kia were playing a seasoned backcourt soon to both be in the league. Duke's zone was also confusing, and which caused a lot of uncertainty as to UConn's decisions. The huskies had plenty of good looks that didn't fall. This was a 20 point game with 2:00 to play. A couple missed calls and player substitutions helped Duke fell better about themselves, and caused UConn fans to get cranky. As Geno said, " It's all about making shots ". SC has a their own liabilities, starting with their backcourt, and turnovers. AW will get her points , but not the win.
Exactly. Their zone looked to invite penetration, but collapse very quickly, and jammed the lane. Huskies just missed shots
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Dangerfield needs to step up and score with her flashy plays. She needs to attack the lane and dish. I remember seeing that quiet a bit from her. What happen?
She's out of control lately. And what' sup with them bricks? If you going to take a three, what you should always do is to put you body motion toward the basket, that's how you can be a be a good shooter.
She's out of control lately. And what' sup with them bricks? If you going to take a three, what you should always do is to put you body motion toward the basket, that's how you can be a be a good shooter.
Straight and to the point! This blog site needs a bit more of that!
I love Uconn because of their uncompromising pursuit of excellence. I think I can still be a fan and not be happy with the performance yesterday. Like Geno says, he wants fans to leave the "performance" awed and inspired by the team. If they do win the NC (knock on wood), I want it to be epic. That wasn't yesterday.
I've been involved in basketball for 50 years and I've never heard of a shin-splints injury in basketball. Marathoning yes. Come on- play or don't play- that is the question. Duke was daring Crystal and UConn to slash in those Grand Canyonesque sized gaps in their D. Not like UConn to not take what the defense is giving.
Let's go. Stop talking about this injury. Play or don't play. If you play, then lay it on the line. This collection of personnel has 2 weeks left! Win or lose, make it epic!!
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Yeah, who cares if Crystal is injured? The fans want excellence, dammit!