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The brief snippet ESPN showed of the Vandy game, glad we aren't seeing more of that. I feel like I am in row FF in section 216 at the XL center. I got a nose bleed in my recliner!
 
That UALR Arena is a pretty nice place. Perfect size for a NCAA tourney early round site.
 
I'd believe it. Stopped watching, but EDD had 20 at the half. And LR had enough bricks that I'd believe just about any rebound total.
 
ESPN has Delaware's summary with top scorers being "2 tied with 39." EDD must have a twin, but the sum of the two must be different from the team score of 73.
 
EDD is a spectacular player. Was my first time to get a good look at her. Had she finished a few of the bunnies that she missed early she would have pushed the 50 point mark. I am truly surprised that she was not invited to work out with the National team. I'm not sure how good her perimeter defense is since she plays in the paint on defense. I have a feeling that she may have a difficult time keeping up with some of the quicker forwards in the WNBA.

I was really pleased with Fran Fraschilla's knowledge of the women's game. He must be a fan or a really good study.
 
Tonyc said:
Griner may get POY but if I need a basket I want EDD and if Im starting a team I take EDD. Shes silly good. When it comes to offense shes at a whole different level then anyone.
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Not a bad choice...her offensive game is one of the best I've seen in college.
 
Fraschilla is a basketball junkie. Women's, college, pro, international- he's got it covered. Was thrilled to see him doing women's games.
 
alexrgct said:
Fraschilla is a basketball junkie. Women's, college, pro, international- he's got it covered. Was thrilled to see him doing women's games.
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He was excellent!

I would rather hear anyone than Abby Waner...and we get her for the next Baylor game also.
 
I am hoping Delaware keeps winnings so the national audience can finally get a chance to see this player. It's a shame this is the first time people got to see her on TV. ESPN would love to be able to use her in a hyped up game vs Tennessee or Baylor.
 
ASweet3781 said:
I am hoping Delaware keeps winnings so the national audience cane finally get a chance to see this player. It's a shame this is the first time people got to see her on TV. ESPN would love to be able to use her in a hyped up game vs Tennessee or Baylor.
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Yes, and they are going to play that same interview before every game. ESPN can take a really beautiful story like EDD's and make you tired of hearing it, which I am sure they will do until Delaware loses.

You'll need a full box of Kleenex if Delaware and Tennessee play. That will be one sappy mess that ESPN puts together for that game.
 
Delaware-Tennessee, she's likely to be covered by Glory Johnson. That should be an interesting test for her, nowhere on her schedule has she run into that sort of physical buzzsaw.
 
easttexastrash said:
Yes, and they are going to play that same interview before every game. ESPN can take a really beautiful story like EDD's and make you tired of hearing it, which I am sure they will do until Delaware loses.

You'll need a full box of Kleenex if Delaware and Tennessee play. That will be one sappy mess that ESPN puts together for that game.
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Thanks...I thought I was the only one. As compelling as EDD's story is, ESPN must figure people tune in for half an hour, then goes away. But ESPN is obviously "all in" on the EDD story. They do a look-in at the SJU-Creighton game which was a 2-point game, then they had to rush back to tell us more about how much they admire EDD. Even after EDD went out, and the outcome totally decided, they only switched to the SJU game with a minute left, AND after EDD left the game and wasn't coming back in. If you have to do that obnoxious "whip-around" at least whip to a compelling game, father than a compelling story.
I know I'll be bashed here by some for being an EDD-hater, but that isn't the case at all. Yes, I wished she had stayed at UConn, but that was a long time ago now, and I am well over it. My bashing is aimed at ESPN. Look at the mens tournament: TBS?CBS/whoever else show all the games, and the fans can choose what they want to watch--what a concept! ESPN has more channels than anyone, yet they have way more important <sarcasm> to show than WCBB.
Rant over...
 
This was my first time watching a Delaware game this year and one word comes to my mind when I watch Delle Donne play on the offensive end: Sick!

Extremely talented player and I really hope to have the pleasure of watching her at the next level.
 
Scotter said:
Depends how quickly Glory Johnson picks up fouls. Hard to guard EDD from the bench.
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If she can get Glory in early foul trouble, that would be a big step to passing that test, wouldn't it? I didn't mean to say she couldn't pass it, just that it will be a real test of a sort she hasn't faced. One I would like very much to watch happen.
 
Tennessee's got a lot of length between Baugh, Stricklen, and Johnson. I think they can do a good enough job making EDD work for her points that they'll outscore Delaware.

This game turned into a blowout, but AR-LR could have been in position to be competitive going into the locker room at halftime but for poor FT shooting. Tennessee should have enough weapons to overcome UD...but that, as they say, is why we play the games.
 
Dairyair said:
Thanks...I thought I was the only one. As compelling as EDD's story is, ESPN must figure people tune in for half an hour, then goes away. But ESPN is obviously "all in" on the EDD story. They do a look-in at the SJU-Creighton game which was a 2-point game, then they had to rush back to tell us more about how much they admire EDD. Even after EDD went out, and the outcome totally decided, they only switched to the SJU game with a minute left, AND after EDD left the game and wasn't coming back in. If you have to do that obnoxious "whip-around" at least whip to a compelling game, father than a compelling story.
I know I'll be bashed here by some for being an EDD-hater, but that isn't the case at all. Yes, I wished she had stayed at UConn, but that was a long time ago now, and I am well over it. My bashing is aimed at ESPN. Look at the mens tournament: TBS?CBS/whoever else show all the games, and the fans can choose what they want to watch--what a concept! ESPN has more channels than anyone, yet they have way more important <sarcasm> to show than WCBB.
Rant over...
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EDD is cool... but ESPN is running the same story over and over and over again. GEEEEEEEEEEE WIZ!
 
rocky rococo said:
If she can get Glory in early foul trouble, that would be a big step to passing that test, wouldn't it? I didn't mean to say she couldn't pass it, just that it will be a real test of a sort she hasn't faced. One I would like very much to watch happen.
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Im sure Glory will get in foul trouble... whether is due to her rep or cause EDD gets the Jordan treatment, its in the eye of the beholder
 
DaddyChoc said:
Im sure Glory will get in foul trouble... whether is due to her rep or cause EDD gets the Jordan treatment, its in the eye of the beholder
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I think this is a very fair comment,DC. Glory has a tendency to get herself into foul trouble against much lesser opponents.


PSU had several bigs including Nikki Greene, Talia East, Ariel Edwards, and Tori Waldner so it is not like she hasn't faced similar challenges.
 
Icebear said:
I think this is a very fair comment,DC. Glory has a tendency to get herself into foul trouble against much lesser opponents.


PSU had several bigs including Nikki Greene, Talia East, Ariel Edwards, and Tori Waldner so it is not like she hasn't faced similar challenges.
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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.
 
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