I agree with being cautious with Dorka, but she will be missed against ND. They have 3 girls who are 6'4" or taller plus one that is 6'3" It will be a big game for Yanna, so close to her home. I know she is playing better each game, but even today (Iowa game) one of her fouls was unnecessary , doing battle for position in the post. It really stood out to me when a few minutes later Aaliyah was doing the same thing but without fouling. Still some work for JE and Chris on how to hold down the fouling. We will need her on the court, especially until Dorka returns.
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It took Edwards a couple of years to get there, Patterson has played 5 games and already has shown improvement.
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Agree with the comments to focus on this game. ND has all the elements that have given Huskies some problems this year - i.e. quick/hot shooting guards and height underneath. Also heard bits and pieces that Nika and others have been playing sick. Predict UConn by 12 but don't expect it to be easy.
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The fact UConn has beaten ND 38 times, not 33, is also moot because that’s the record from 1996 to date. Unless Kara Wolters has some eligibility left, it’s a completely different team playing now.
Im not saying I believe ND is going to win, I’m saying it’s not right to dismiss a top 10 team, not to mention disrespectful. It’s also hubris to a rather high degree. Listen to Geno - he said there are a lot of teams perfectly capable of upsetting teams and that parity has arrived. The days of the 40 point blowouts will be very few and far between
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Its always tuff playing at ND. They have alot of talent and for those of us who were in Bridgeport during the NCAAs saw a very good ND team loose. At ND will be very tuff. Its gonna come down to defense and we have been called for alot of fouls at ND in the past. A big part of the foul calls were the Flop sisters. LOL This one will be a battle. ND has no defense MD next on Thursday. We can get a good look at them then.
Husky Nan, You are one of my favorite posters on the Bone Yard. Nowhere in my post did I be disrespectful by me voicing my opinion. I do not have 2% of your knowledge of the game and Uconn. The lst figure I remembered was 33-17, happy it's now 38. There is no hubris or disrespect in my posts intended at all. I am a lover of UCONN basketball and GENO as a coach. I have stated many times before I always try to think positive at all times and ND is to me what TENN. is to the Bone Yard.
Husky Nan, if you will notice my post do not ever state Playing a 3 or 4 or mentioning all the technical banter that all of you that has the knowledge of the game. I type one finger at a time and have no idea where you get all the pictures and videos from, tho I love watching them. I am a avid fan of Uconn women's basketball. If I have over stepped any boundaries, I apologize to and anyone else that may have taken offense. GO HUSKIES!!!
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No worries. It’s just message board talk. I always just wait a day when I get exasperated and by then the board has moved on to the next topic
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Good points, however, UConn's overall won/lost record against Notre Dame actually is 39-13, which is a 75 percent winning percentage...
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Remember Towson beat DePaul recently.....
We dont need to rush Dorka back but we will need her full back on her game when we play SC and Stanford who can come at us with Multiple talented Bigs. Just think when Dawn plays Boston and Cardosa at the same time along with Amihere, Beal and Cooke. Stanford can play Brink, Betts and Prechtel at the same time with Haley running the point. Jump out there for spacing.
The good thing about Dorka being out is it gives Geno the ability to use one big and 4 guards which he loves because the motion offense has more fluidity to it with screens , cuts and backdoors. That is a matchup problem for others. Game of wits. Dawn and Tara vs Geno. Popcorn and a comfy chair for me. Can't wait!!!!
The good thing about Dorka being out is it gives Geno the ability to use one big and 4 guards which he loves because the motion offense has more fluidity to it with screens , cuts and backdoors. That is a matchup problem for others. Game of wits. Dawn and Tara vs Geno. Popcorn and a comfy chair for me. Can't wait!!!!
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This particular teams overall win percentage versus Notre Dame after Sunday will be 100%!
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Why do I keep saying Uconn is playing Stanford? They aren't on the schedule. It's an assumption that they will play them. No guarentee.
Regarding Notre Dame or any other ranked team, I think we are getting ahead of ourselves if we are too dismissive of very good teams that we believe we are better than. The best team doesn't always win, or anywhere close to it. This team because of injuries to Paige, Ice and now Dorka is not a lock against any ranked team. Last year during the height of our injuries we were vulnerable to good unranked teams.
Yes a couple of the Brianna Stewart led teams might have been 10 points a game better than anyone else in the country, but that kind of dominance is very rare. Our out of conference schedule is full of competitive games, and based on early season results maybe three other Big East teams would be in that category too. We play those twice each, plus the conference tournament so there are plenty of games we could lose, if we are bad when the opponent is better than expected.
So far we have met the challenge in each of those games against good competition and raised our rating as a result. We have many more tests to come. If we win all of those, then we will get a number 1 seed, and perhaps overtake Stanford and South Carolina. I am not that much of an optimist, but do think if we only come up short in a couple of those challenges, that we still have a crack at a number 1 seed, and that would be a remarkable regular season under the circumstances.
The other potential top seeds all face at least a couple of serious in conference competitors, and are likely to lose a game or two as well. If we only slip up a couple of times, I think we will be well positioned for the tournament, and have exceeded most expectations after the injuries to Paige and Ice. If we do better than that, we might be co-favorites for the National Championship with probably South Carolina and/or Stanford.
Yes a couple of the Brianna Stewart led teams might have been 10 points a game better than anyone else in the country, but that kind of dominance is very rare. Our out of conference schedule is full of competitive games, and based on early season results maybe three other Big East teams would be in that category too. We play those twice each, plus the conference tournament so there are plenty of games we could lose, if we are bad when the opponent is better than expected.
So far we have met the challenge in each of those games against good competition and raised our rating as a result. We have many more tests to come. If we win all of those, then we will get a number 1 seed, and perhaps overtake Stanford and South Carolina. I am not that much of an optimist, but do think if we only come up short in a couple of those challenges, that we still have a crack at a number 1 seed, and that would be a remarkable regular season under the circumstances.
The other potential top seeds all face at least a couple of serious in conference competitors, and are likely to lose a game or two as well. If we only slip up a couple of times, I think we will be well positioned for the tournament, and have exceeded most expectations after the injuries to Paige and Ice. If we do better than that, we might be co-favorites for the National Championship with probably South Carolina and/or Stanford.
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I wouldn’t call it “a problem”, we should beat them no if’s, and’s, or but’s. However, that being said, never take ND for granted on their home court, especially with the team they have this year.
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The more Ayanna plays, the faster the game will slow down for her. I like the way she plays “deny” defense, positioning herself between the ball (not behind) and her man. It takes a lot of effort and constant movement, but it’s effective if your man can’t get the ball.
I’ve never seen a player score without having the ball. I remember when Moriah Jefferson would be assigned to guard someone and proceeded to throw a blanket over them, effectively making them disappear. It can be done. She’ll be a better more efficient player by the end of January than she is now.
UConn is playing very well right now. The best thing the team can do is remain consistent. If they can maintain their high level of play, they will continue to put marks in the win column.
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Fear not, I told you at the beginning of the season after the first two games that this is a special team...
IF anything after seeing us play through a very tough schedule so far, you all should be beaming with confidence...
UConn would have to beat themselves to lose against ND this year.. There is still only one team this year that we could actually be beaten by if all their players show up and that is South Carolina. No other team, not even Stanford worries me this year. If we keep progressing and developing the players who come off the bench and clean up our mental mistakes such as turnovers and missed defensive assignments we are going to be a very tough out for everyone, barring no more injuries. This is the year of the DOG, Let's Go Huskies!!!!...
IF anything after seeing us play through a very tough schedule so far, you all should be beaming with confidence...
UConn would have to beat themselves to lose against ND this year.. There is still only one team this year that we could actually be beaten by if all their players show up and that is South Carolina. No other team, not even Stanford worries me this year. If we keep progressing and developing the players who come off the bench and clean up our mental mistakes such as turnovers and missed defensive assignments we are going to be a very tough out for everyone, barring no more injuries. This is the year of the DOG, Let's Go Huskies!!!!...
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To win it all they will probably have to beat both of those two teams. It is a hypothetically comment on what Dorka can help us do.
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Dorka is primed for a great season. She knows the system, she's feeling confident, she's in better physical shape than last season. She dove for loose balls several times against Texas -- she is ready.
Above all, her running mate is peaking at just the right moment. Dorka playing next to Aaliyah is going to be an awesome combo.
Above all, her running mate is peaking at just the right moment. Dorka playing next to Aaliyah is going to be an awesome combo.
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While I'm thinking about it, I do worry a little about this somewhat chippy ND team.
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