Dolson Interview

[UConnCat]

Jim Fuller doing double duty last night, covering UConn Football and catching up with Stef at halftime.

http://elmcitytoeaglevillenhr.blogspot.com/

Here are the highlights:

• She's feeling healthy after spending a good part of the summer in a boot
• Saniya "is fast, she can shoot the ball, she is smart and she knows what to do with the ball. I am excited to have a chance to get in the game and get a chance to play with her."
• There may be some walk-on candidates
• She'll be a guest host on "Beyond the Beat" on CPTV Sports

Great personality, great kid.

 

[DavidinNaples]

Thanks UConncat.... here's more from Stef on "walk-ons"...

"Dolson said there are walk-on candidates which could be a huge help since it would keep the core players from risking injury by being on the court late in blowout wins.

"We'll have some walk ons," Dolson said. "We need some people to fill in and need people to come and compete against us. I am excited to see the girls who have reached out to us to get that opportunity to play as a walk on." Thank goodness there will be some extra bodies. Who knows, maybe a diamond in the rough..?? At least a full group at practice....

 

[doggydaddy]

Love the news of possible walk ons. I know it will disappoint those that were predicting 90+ points per game, but it's great news when you don't have to have any of your starters in when the team is up 40 with 5 minutes left.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Really happy to hear that there will be walk on candidates. One or two would be a real plus as Stef points out. Wonder why the promising candidate of last Spring went poff ... anyone know?

 

[UConnCat]

Love the news of possible walk ons. I know it will disappoint those that were predicting 90+ points per game, but it's great news when you don't have to have any of your starters in when the team is up 40 with 5 minutes left.

Like that you said "possible walk ons." It's not easy being a walk-on player under Geno which is probably why there haven't been many of them over the years. They are treated the same and the expectations (in terms of effort, commitment, etc) are the same. Let's hope Geno and CD can find another Jacquie Fernandes or Stacey Marron.

 

[DobbsRover2]

Love the news of possible walk ons. I know it will disappoint those that were predicting 90+ points per game, but it's great news when you don't have to have any of your starters in when the team is up 40 with 5 minutes left.

Yeah, but DD I know you're talking about the NC game, and I just don't see Geno putting in those walk-ons with 5 minutes left, as it sends the wrong message to the other team. He'll wait till the 2:11 mark.

 

[ed4ourgirls]

You mean the projected 50 point blowouts are now likely to be only
30 -35 point blowouts?

Darn.

 

[I'maUConnFan]

Really happy to hear that there will be walk on candidates. One or two would be a real plus as Stef points out. Wonder why the promising candidate of last Spring went poff ... anyone know?

As I recall, a physical problem developed. Maybe with her knee?

Yes, knee and back: http://blog.ctnews.com/elliott/2012...-rob-walk-on-pope-chance-to-play-for-huskies/

 

[RockyMTblue2]

As I recall, a physical problem developed. Maybe with her knee?

Yes, knee and back: http://blog.ctnews.com/elliott/2012/11/08/injuries-likely-to-rob-walk-on-pope-chance-to-play-for-huskies/[/quote]

Thanks I'ma. Article indicates if she clears medically Geno would give her a shot.

 

[Tonyc]

Glad to hear there maybe walk on's. What a great experience to play on such a great team, with such great coaches. Maybe even get some time in a NC game even if it is just a couple of minutes. The experience will be terrific.