Did everyone hear Meg Culmo re: Paige?

[01Neaggrad02]

What does this post mean?

I read your comment with an incredulous smile. I could be mistaken, but wasn't it impressive when Meg was talking about Geno's monochromatic dressing habits today. There are times when she is calling the game where she can be quite sesquipedalian. Some people just want to hear about the game and not vocabulary is all I am getting at. This ties into the original theme of the thread where people were talking about what Meg said...

 

[Alydar]

I have a slight worry that she might not get back to herself for some time....

Isolate. It's catchy.

 

[Alydar]

Feb. 8th is 8 weeks exactly from the surgery so maybe Culmo is just telling us old news. The Tenn game is the 7th and I wouldn't be surprised if that is Paige's target.

 

[RedStickHusky]

I doubt many of us believe it.

I thought she added an "ish"... Could be mistaken though.

 

[Blakeon18]

Just for the record the LadyVol game is on Sunday February 6...on Fox..I don't see a time listed.

 

[Zanzman]

I read your comment with an incredulous smile. I could be mistaken, but wasn't it impressive when Meg was talking about Geno's monochromatic dressing habits today. There are times when she is calling the game where she can be quite sesquipedalian. Some people just want to hear about the game and not vocabulary is all I am getting at. This ties into the original theme of the thread where people were talking about what Meg said...

Some people like to post that way also

 

[Stymie]

Yes, Nika is scrappy and a tough defender. The problem is when UConn plays top level teams can you afford to have a player on the court who is no threat to score. If she is on he court, the other team can basically leave Nika opened, double Paige (or whoever). They can dare Nika to shoot because she hasn’t shown she can knock down wide opened shots. It’s a dilemma UConn will need to figure out. If UConn gets healthy zi would like to see a lineup of Paige, Azzi, Ducharme, Williams, and Ono.

But we have not seen one iota of what Azzi can do at this level.
How can you anoint her a starting position over Nika?

 

[MooseJaw]

If the team goes undefeated until her return and things are running smoothly, do you put her in the starting lineup immediately knowing it may hurt team chemistry?

Nonsense, Paige is team chemistry.

 

[CTBballfan243]

But we have not seen one iota of what Azzi can do at this level.
How can you anoint her a starting position over Nika?

Because you always take someone with high offensive potential over someone with limited potential.

 

[TeamFirst!]

Originally there was some discussion of Paige coming back for SC game 2. Some potential for that. I'm glad they are not even talking about it. For one thing, she went ahed and had the surgery, which extended things of course. I think we will be lucky to get her back on 2/8 and the last thing we should do is bring her back for SC. That will be a very physical game.

 

[Stymie]

Because you always take someone with high offensive potential over someone with limited potential.

I disagree.
I believe you work Azzi into the lineup ( much like Ducharme) and take it from there.
More cohesion, more production, more playing time.
There is also a comfort and chemistry process that needs to develop.

 

[Childhood]

I wonder what does it mean. Why is Geno laughing

 

[CTBballfan243]

I disagree.
I believe you work Azzi into the lineup ( much like Ducharme) and take it from there.
More cohesion, more production, more playing time.
There is also a comfort and chemistry process that needs to develop.

Don’t start Azzi. Then you go with Paige, Williams, Ducharme, Ono, and Juhasz, with Edwards, Azzi, Evian, and Nika coming off the bench.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Yes, Nika is scrappy and a tough defender. The problem is when UConn plays top level teams can you afford to have a player on the court who is no threat to score. If she is on he court, the other team can basically leave Nika opened, double Paige (or whoever). They can dare Nika to shoot because she hasn’t shown she can knock down wide opened shots. It’s a dilemma UConn will need to figure out. If UConn gets healthy zi would like to see a lineup of Paige, Azzi, Ducharme, Williams, and Ono.

Depends on who they play. IMO, Paige, Azzi, Ducharme, Williams and Ono would not match up as well with teams with a big post presence like South Carolina and Stanford. In that case, Geno might have Edwards or Dorka, Ono, and Ducharme on the court and use a rotation of two of Azzi, Paige, or Williams.

 

[CTBballfan243]

My main point is that when the Team is fully healthy, Ducharme is not going to the bench. Her play has locked that in stone.

 

[Littlemin]

Because you always take someone with high offensive potential over someone with limited potential.

No you always put your best TEAM on the floor.

 

[Stymie]

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Don’t start Azzi. Then you go with Paige, Williams, Ducharme, Ono, and Juhasz, with Edwards, Azzi, Evian, and Nika coming off the bench.

i am not the second coming of John Wooden- and I admit that.
But I believe that if all players are available, Nika continues to start until either she proves to be a liability, or someone else (Azzi) shows flashes of brilliance.
So either Dorka or Momma are the first subs depending on where the deficiency crops up.
Back court, Mom.
Under the boards or 2 quick fouls on Ono, Dorka.
I have no doubt that Azzi will earn her way in.
Patience is a virtue.

 

[TCC Kid]

If the team goes undefeated until her return and things are running smoothly, do you put her in the starting lineup immediately knowing it may hurt team chemistry?

Team Chemistry is a factor, but Paige,, up to this point, has been the Franchise maker. Would Geno risk a quick return for 3 more NC's (likely with the team he has now). Also, there is HER future as a PRO player, Should, would her parents risk her next ( like Sue) 25 years?)

 

[CTBballfan243]

I

i am not the second coming of John Wooden- and I admit that.
But I believe that if all players are available, Nika continues to start until either she proves to be a liability, or someone else (Azzi) shows flashes of brilliance.
So either Dorka or Momma are the first subs depending on where the deficiency crops up.
Back court, Mom.
Under the boards or 2 quick fouls on Ono, Dorka.
I have no doubt that Azzi will earn her way in.
Patience is a virtue.

Paige, Williams, ONo and Ducharme will be in the starting lineup when everyone is healthy. I just don’t see Geno starting Nika. She will play, just won’t start in m opinion.

 

[Kevin G]

Can we expect Azzi back before that at least?

Why is Azzi out?

 

[Littlemin]

Paige, Williams, ONo and Ducharme will be in the starting lineup when everyone is healthy. I just don’t see Geno starting Nika. She will play, just won’t start in m opinion.

Why, because the team comes out of the gate with great intensity, defensive focus and energy when she starts? What coach would want that?
She may not, but people ignore what Auriemma says Muhl brings to the table and the fact she has virtually started every game she has been healthy for two years.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Team Chemistry is a factor, but Paige,, up to this point, has been the Franchise maker. Would Geno risk a quick return for 3 more NC's (likely with the team he has now). Also, there is HER future as a PRO player, Should, would her parents risk her next ( like Sue) 25 years?)

LOL…. When Paige is cleared to play by the medical team, her parents and Paige, she gonna start. Geno is by gong to be worried about team Chemistry. She is the best player in basketball, bar none. She will start.

 

[MrT]

I don't pay attention to what Meg has to say., turn her and her buddy off. Ducharme and Nika belong on the court , even when Paige comes back . Bring Azzi in at the end of the game if we need 3's, but there defense is better with out Azzi ,she has not grasped it yet. Start Paige, Williams , Ono, Nike and Ducharme you have a winning team there.
"True Grit"

 

[donalddoowop]

LOL…. When Paige is cleared to play by the medical team, her parents and Paige, she gonna start. Geno is by gong to be worried about team Chemistry. She is the best player in basketball, bar none. She will start.

Geno and any good coach are concerned about team chemistry.

 

[Longtime fan]

I heard it, but I don’t want to get my hopes up too much, so I ignored it. That being said… February 8 would be fantastic!

I think it would be scary. Make it another two weeks. Please.

 

[donalddoowop]

I read your comment with an incredulous smile. I could be mistaken, but wasn't it impressive when Meg was talking about Geno's monochromatic dressing habits today. There are times when she is calling the game where she can be quite sesquipedalian. Some people just want to hear about the game and not vocabulary is all I am getting at. This ties into the original theme of the thread where people were talking about what Meg said...

I did not hear her comments, but now I understand.

 

[Tonyc]

JMO folks and no inside information Paige and Azzi will be back in February. I believe we are focused on the NC and we need them both healthy. What happens the rest of this season isnt as important as getting them both back 100% and up to speed. Our quest is to win the NC and imo if both are 100% and ready to go and there are no other injuries or sickness to key players we will win it all

 

[Topdawg]

IMO if Azzi is on the treadmill already, she will start getting limited minutes soon. Can come off the bench in set plays and knock down shots. That said, my “soon” is 1 week and Feb is 2 weeks away!

 

[Alydar]

Team Chemistry is a factor, but Paige,, up to this point, has been the Franchise maker. Would Geno risk a quick return for 3 more NC's (likely with the team he has now). Also, there is HER future as a PRO player, Should, would her parents risk her next ( like Sue) 25 years?)

Bueckers and Fudd will turn this offense into a point machine deluxe. I know many need to see her do it. I have seen enough.

 

[Woof 101]

I read your comment with an incredulous smile. I could be mistaken, but wasn't it impressive when Meg was talking about Geno's monochromatic dressing habits today. There are times when she is calling the game where she can be quite sesquipedalian. Some people just want to hear about the game and not vocabulary is all I am getting at. This ties into the original theme of the thread where people were talking about what Meg said...

No attack @01Neaggrad02 or others that complain about Meg, I just don't understand it. There are many much worse court side announcers out there. Allen Bestwick is the play by play guy, Meg is the analyst / color commentator. She never interferes with his call and it is her job to fill. The term color refers to levity and insight provided by a secondary announcer.

She played for Geno and knows him well therefore an extra barb now and then. She spoke well saying Geno looking quite monochromatic today in all black. We'll have to ask him about it at the half. She used a perfectly proper word and explained what it meant in the same sentence. Something I would think a Neag grad would appreciate. On the other hand I had to look your word for it here up, and I thank you for that. Vocabulary a word a day one way or another.