Delaware- Arkansas-LR game

[easttexastrash]

ALR's coach made a horrible decision to provide no help defense on EDD. How in the world do you make that decision?

 

[Icebear]

so you're saying Glory's "elbow throwing rep" plays no part on how things may get called. If not, we shouldnt even be having this discussion. If her 'bows are up for debate on a message board Im sure the refs will be watching for it. Im sure an experienced crews will be watching the game.

why, the refs feel sorry for the lesser opponents? Why cant she do the same thing against all Div 1 players.

I use to feel bad about how Kaili got that treatment too... when she would set a screen against the lesser opponents.

No, I was agreeing with you that Glory's reputation does have an impact, fair or unfair. She does, however, also, get herself into troubles, as well, swinging those elbows and given the way the rule is written now and its emphasis last year she receives little help from the refs. It is simply a fact that Glory has been in foul trouble this year against some lesser opponents whatever the cause.

 

[DaddyChoc]

No, I was agreeing with you that Glory's reputation does have an impact, fair or unfair. She does, however, also, get herself into troubles, as well, swinging those elbows and given the way the rule is written now and its emphasis last year she receives little help from the refs. It is simply a fact that Glory has been in foul trouble this year against some lesser opponents whatever the cause.

I agree... it does "swing" both ways. I still would love to see Delaware vs Tn but not DWare nor Tn vs UConn.

too much of a circus BUT if it happens, it happens!

 

[Icebear]

I agree... it does "swing" both ways. I still would love to see Delaware vs Tn but not DWare nor Tn vs UConn.

too much of a circus BUT if it happens, it happens!

Yep, that is not in our control. Play on, girls!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I think Tenn is too big and physical for UDel, but if they play poorly, the LVs could lose. If EDD can get foul calls, it will really help. It is like giving UDel points, as she is nearly automatic. The key to defending Elena (and many players) is to crowd her, get physical, and deny her the spots she wants. If she gets open looks or FTs, her team will do very well. 39 points in her first NCAA game is pretty good.

 

[easttexastrash]

No, I was agreeing with you that Glory's reputation does have an impact, fair or unfair. She does, however, also, get herself into troubles, as well, swinging those elbows and given the way the rule is written now and its emphasis last year she receives little help from the refs. It is simply a fact that Glory has been in foul trouble this year against some lesser opponents whatever the cause.

Johnson almost always ends up in foul trouble against Baylor. She reminds me a lot of Peters...you can count on her for some dumb fouls in every game.

 

[JellyBean]

It was nice to see EDD on national tv. I had some of my high school freshmen (girls) team over, that I coach, to watch the game. EDD is smooth. I think some of my players were impressed with what they saw because they would not stop talking about EDD. I told them all season long that EDD is something special. Britney Griner is special as well. But you don't normally see a 6'5" player like EDD handle the rock so well, have a smooth jumper, can play all five spots, and defend. It was nice to see the rest of the world get a chance to see her on national tv.

 

[Bill In Georgia]

Can you imagine Griner and EDD on the same team???

Add CP Parker to the list ...I still think she is the very best to be seen on a womens court!!!!

 

[easttexastrash]

Add CP Parker to the list ...I still think she is the very best to be seen on a womens court!!!!

Can't disagree with that. Her only weakness in college was long-distance shooting, but she sure could do everything else. I think Parker has a better handle than EDD and also is a a little better at finishing in the paint.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Can't disagree with that. Her only weakness in college was long-distance shooting, but she sure could do everything else. I think Parker has a better handle than EDD and also is a a little better at finishing in the paint.

and a better defender