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[Icebear]

My bad, I thought we were talking about players and a program that represent the highest level in the NCAA. So this is actually about giving them hugs!?!?!?! This is about giving them a hug, huh?

Nope not about giving them hugs. I would give the same advice to men's hoops or football. Accountability is important. But it is the coaches job, not yours, not mine. Learn to respect yourself and others.

The OT stats that counted were the leads they let get away. The turnovers, the foul shots missed, the lack of stops on defense. I don't want to hear about young players. Napier hit keys FTs as a freshman, Giffey too as well as Olander. Kentucky won a national championship with young players.

Yep, they lost those leads. It isn't like other first flight teams haven't had the same thing happen. It's part of competition. Suck it up figure out how to change the outcome and get to work. The pissing, moaning and groaning of fans means nothing.

UConn basketball? Exemplary. Caliber of players. Outstanding young ladys. Play on Monday . . . . choke job at three different points. It happens in sports. Accept it and do something about it this week. Don't measure yourself by the fact you beat Hartford 95-36 or some other weakling team by a ridiculous score. . . you want to be considered elite, beat the elite. Don't "turtle up" with 5 or 6 point leads.

The last thing they did was choke. They continued to compete. They competed when Bria wenty out, they competed when Stef went out. They pushed out to a lead, yes they didn't hold it. That doesn't mean they choked, why can I say that because they went out there and did it again in the first overtime, then did it again in the second overtime. There is a huge difference between choking and not closing the deal. Choking is running away and failing to compete. They don't want a hug, they don't need a hug. What they want is a chance to go out and compete again. Compete, fail, learn compete again, triumph that is where character is revealed. Not in whining and bitching about how someone else failed. But then you've probably never competed in your life so how would you know anything about choking. Or triumphing.

 

[Icebear]

No problem. She is all of what you say she is and probably more. And a very pretty girl too. Unfortunately, she was a liability on Monday night. But my guess is she will have a lot of success in her life after basketball. So no need to be over protective.

But she stepped in because she was asked to. That is all you need to know.

 

[jplotinus]

No they don't "suck" (be nice, I mean it only in a basketball way, no double entendres). But their play to fail to hold on to a lead at the end of regulation, failing to hold onto a lead in the first OT, failing again to hold on to a lead in the second OT and then the total collapse in the 3rd OT . . . . really did suck. It was absolutely abysmal - a total choke job.

Sorry, this is big time basketball. The best of the best. Can't have it both ways . . . the parades, the accolades, the celebrity and then fall apart like this and expect not to be severely criticized. This isn't youth basketball where everybody played awesome.

To a certain extent, I agree that players are not above criticism. The game is hoops and it is no longer played dressed in hoop skirts. The game is played seriously, and taken that way.

I don't post in a critical fashion, not because of courtesy or politeness. Rather, my intent is based on the assumption some of what gets posted here may get back to the players. I hasten to add, this is merely an assumption.

But, assuming some players see some BY posts, what they see could, in theory, either help or hinder future performance. At present, I am deeply interested in a 9 GAME WIN STREAK. That is what I have uppermost in mind for this team.

In my opinion, bad mouthing players cannot aid what I want to happen. Offering encouragement might help. I do not think there is any such thing as constructive criticism, especially from anon fans. All criticism from sources like that is destructive.

If the goal is a NC, it might help if we post with the intent to help accomplish that objective.

If the objective is to vent one's personal angst or hurt feelings, well that's ok too. It may be a little self-centered, I suppose, but it's certainly ok. It's sports.

Just sayin'

 

[TouchdownHusky]

To a certain extent, I agree that players are not above criticism. The game is hoops and it is no longer played dressed in hoop skirts. The game is played seriously, and taken that way.

I don't post in a critical fashion, not because of courtesy or politeness. Rather, my intent is based on the assumption some of what gets posted here may get back to the players. I hasten to add, this is merely an assumption.

But, assuming some players see some BY posts, what they see could, in theory, either help or hinder future performance. At present, I am deeply interested in a 9 GAME WIN STREAK. That is what I have uppermost in mind for this team.

In my opinion, bad mouthing players cannot aid what I want to happen. Offering encouragement might help. I do not think there is any such thing as constructive criticism, especially from anon fans. All criticism from sources like that is destructive.

If the goal is a NC, it might help if we post with the intent to help accomplish that objective.

If the objective is to vent one's personal angst or hurt feelings, well that's ok too. It may be a little self-centered, I suppose, but it's certainly ok. It's sports.

Just sayin'

Well then let it start by winning the Big East Tournament and beating Notre Dame. This last game will be meaningless if they can "shut up" the Irish.

 

[doggydaddy]

Well then let it start by winning the Big East Tournament and beating Notre Dame. This last game will be meaningless if they can "shut up" the Irish.

Like last year?

 

[pap49cba]

Caroline was one of the top rated players coming out of high school. Her recruitment came down to Uconn and The Orange People. Fortunately, she chose Uconn.

Her career has been very sad, overall, but she has given us fans immense enjoyment during many key performances and for her strength of character. If some of you want to pile on and put her down, go for it. I, for one, will miss her a lot.

 

[Wonkster]

Because their udders are full. If they don't get milked they get cranky.

Now, that's udderly ridiculous!

 

[doggydaddy]

Now, that's udderly ridiculous!

I believe Stray Cat is going to sue you for plagerism.

 

[Icebear]

I believe Stray Cat is going to sue you for plagerism.

Just keeping things churning, DD, or wait a bit and see if the cream rises to the top.