Edwards vs Morrow

[tkaes]

From day one, I've believed A.E.has the size and potential to be as god or better then Alliyah Boston. I believe she is on her way and we will find out in a couple of weeks..... As far as Morrow goes, she's a heck of an offensive player BUT, what I saw is she does not like being out played by another big.........

I can't imagine that any player likes being outplayed by the opponent who they're defending and who is defending them. I know I never did. However, the solution is to player harder not to play dirtier. The sequence running up the floor that has been referenced in this thread several times is a perfect example. Basketball is a contact sport; play can be physical.

On the sequence in question Morrow fouled Aaliyah 3 times by my count compared to one by Aaliyah. None of the fouls were necessary physical play because they didn't involve circumstances in the normal course of play. All 3 by Morrow were in my opinion examples of dirty play on her part and should have been penalized. But then again that would require good officiating which of course is an oxymoron.

Morrow is a good shooter and rebounder because she uses her body size to move people out of her way. She is not anywhere near the complete player that Aaliyah is.

 

[Brown Eyed]

I can't imagine that any player likes being outplayed by the opponent who they're defending and who is defending them. I know I never did. However, the solution is to player harder not to play dirtier. The sequence running up the floor that has been referenced in this thread several times is a perfect example. Basketball is a contact sport; play can be physical.

On the sequence in question Morrow fouled Aaliyah 3 times by my count compared to one by Aaliyah. None of the fouls were necessary physical play because they didn't involve circumstances in the normal course of play. All 3 by Morrow were in my opinion examples of dirty play on her part and should have been penalized. But then again that would require good officiating which of course is an oxymoron.

Morrow is a good shooter and rebounder because she uses her body size to move people out of her way. She is not anywhere near the complete player that Aaliyah is.

I counted three air balls

 

[HuskyNan]

I do not know about the rest of you guys but on the Fox/SNY replays during the game, there were quite a few moments caught on tape of unsportsman like play by Morrow deliberately bumping into UConn players. In one play after she pushed Edwards, she elbowed Aubrey in the stomach causing poor Aubrey to bend over from the punch. The announcers spoke of having the refs begin to take over the game which I believe that they tried to do by calling more fouls.

In any event, fair play is greatly appreciated during a game.

Did you see where Aaliyah shoved a defender away from her? The physical play went both ways and UConn wasn’t always the innocent bystander

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Yes, Morrow was chucking up the long balls with no pretense of form or range. Oh well I'll just give this a toss. At some point she'd stop I thought, but no. While I'm picking on her, she got away with several swinging stiff arms and generally carried herself like she was immune to a whistle and for unfathomable reasons she was right.

 

[DEpup]

I am hoping after last night that finally folks will stop overlooking Aaliyah.... I am tired of this Morrow, Siegrist, Ronsiek, King, and Park-Lane talk without Aaliyah being at the start of the conversation. They are always going to stand out more because they are the object of their team's whole offense but each one of them gets individually outplayed by her as the games happen.

I feel like all the talking heads have decided without Paige or Azzi available, UConn has no star. Aaliyah is a star!

 

[HuskyNan]

Going back to the first DePaul game last year Caroline got her first hard hit on her head courtesy of a Morrow elbow. Didn't look innocent then rewatching still doesn't.

That was Xavier, not DePaul

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Did you see where Aaliyah shoved a defender away from her? The physical play went both ways and UConn wasn’t always the innocent bystander

Yep. That excitement under the basket where Lou thought Morrow tried to trip her...Morrow was fouled twice. It was just a physical game. More of that coming.

 

[huskeynut]

Morrow is a very physical player. As a 6' 1" post player she is undersized and uses her physicality to score and defend. She uses what the refs allow her to get away with. Do I think going down court and throwing elbows at Aaliyah is a foul - yes. The potential foul under the boards with Lou - no.

Aaliyah's reactions were perfect. Give a little elbow back but using her height, physicality and skills to out work and out play Morrow was the best. I liked Lou's fire after the altercation under the basket. Letting DePaul know she is not going to be pushed around is good. Let's face it, that was a physical game.

Aaliyah is, IMO, AA caliber. I don't think there should be any question.

 

[HuskyNan]

Guys, Morrow is just a sophomore, same year as Amari. She still has a lot to learn and channeling her aggressiveness into harder play rather than frustration fouls is one of the things she has to learn, rather like a Croatian spitfire on UConn’s roster.

 

[npignatjr]

That was Xavier, not DePaul

I Xavier game was earlier before even Oregon she proceeded after Xavier to play multiple high minute games. Researched the DePaul game high elbow under the basket then the Providence game minutes down into the 20s, another hit against Creighton, lower minutes again, next game she was out.

 

[npignatjr]

From day one, I've believed A.E.has the size and potential to be as god or better then Alliyah Boston. I believe she is on her way and we will find out in a couple of weeks..... As far as Morrow goes, she's a heck of an offensive player BUT, what I saw is she does not like being out played by another big.........

When Nika was hurt Aaliyah was dribbling through the press. Aaliyah plays high minutes runs during a fast break Boston does neither. Aaliyah does not have ABC/ESPN/SEC promoting her every WCBB game.

 

[BBallF]

Morrow was fouled before Lou ever came to the ball. Then it looked to me like Lou fouled her. And she in no way tripped or even tried to trip her.

I watched the replays carefully and I didn't think that Morrow tried to trip Lou. The referees didn't either. Lou did however and understandably so because her leg was being raised as Lou was trying to get over her. Hence the thankfully muted "directive". However, we did learn something. Lou is one tough kid who is not afraid of anyone and who takes no "you know what". I just love her as a player and a person and this only added to it. What a great find for us this year.

 

[HuskyNan]

I Xavier game was earlier before even Oregon she proceeded after Xavier to play multiple high minute games. Researched the DePaul game high elbow under the basket then the Providence game minutes down into the 20s, another hit against Creighton, lower minutes again, next game she was out.

Whatever. I guess your point is that DePaul plays rough yet it was 2 DePaul players that limped around after a tussle with the Huskies. The Huskies gave as good as they got.

Man, I love this team. They’re a buncha badasses, every one of them. I even saw the sweetest kid on the team, Amari, throwing elbows after a rebound. Awesome sauce

 

[Zanzman]

I often chuckle at those that don’t think UConn plays a physical game

 

[Geew1992]

I often chuckle at those that don’t think UConn plays a physical game

Same and I usually ignore the other team “plays dirty” comments but I just couldn’t this time.

 

[Drew8]

I was impressed by Morrow as UConn usually shuts down the opposing team's top players. She has a knack for scoring and rebounding.

 

[Brown Eyed]

I am hoping after last night that finally folks will stop overlooking Aaliyah.... I am tired of this Morrow, Siegrist, Ronsiek, King, and Park-Lane talk without Aaliyah being at the start of the conversation. They are always going to stand out more because they are the object of their team's whole offense but each one of them gets individually outplayed by her as the games happen.

I feel like all the talking heads have decided without Paige or Azzi available, UConn has no star. Aaliyah is a star!

Megan Cuomo is the worst suck-up.

 

[MSGRET]

I was impressed by Morrow as UConn usually shuts down the opposing team's top players. She has a knack for scoring and rebounding.

Shoot 26 shots to score 20, she went 8 - 26, 1 - 7 from three's and 3 - 5 from the free throw line. I would say that was a shutdown.

 

[Brown Eyed]

I was impressed by Morrow as UConn usually shuts down the opposing team's top players. She has a knack for scoring and rebounding.

If you play the minutes and shoot 26 shots without any thought for team WELL…..

 

[Brown Eyed]

Shoot 26 shots to score 20, she went 8 - 26, 1 - 7 from three's and 3 - 5 from the free throw line. I would say that was a shutdown.

I agree She made her first 3 chuck; then nada.

 

[HuskyNan]

If you play the minutes and shoot 26 shots without any thought for team WELL…..

DePaul has as many injuries as UConn. As previously mentioned, Doug Bruno subbed Morrow out and put in a freshman to guard Aaliyah, the only forward he had available. The kid promptly picked up 3 fouls.

 

[veryolddog]

Did you see where Aaliyah shoved a defender away from her? The physical play went both ways and UConn wasn’t always the innocent bystander

Well Nan,

You know that our UConn young women can do no wrong.


If they are pushed, they need to push and shove right back and hopefully don't get caught by the ref's.

 

[tkaes]

Did you see where Aaliyah shoved a defender away from her? The physical play went both ways and UConn wasn’t always the innocent bystander

Yes I did see that. I never said Aaliyah wasn't physical. Aaliyah doesn't run up the court and purposely bang into an opponent with her shoulder for no apparent reason than to try to intimate. That's unnecessary and hence dirty play.

Why do you always seem to defend opponents?

 

[cohenzone]

I felt the same way but wasn't going to post my "feelings" because of the possibility of severe backlash. It appeared to me that Morrow was stuck at 8 rebounds and around a dozen points for the longest time. Then when we "relaxed" our play in the 3rd and 4th quarters, she got her 2nd wind to get her double-double and 20 points. Then she was subbed for.

Don’t hesitate to write possibly unpopular thoughts on this board. It’s only a fans forum and people can react any they want.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

I'm gonna add to this....... she didn't play dirty. She played physical.

I was rather disappointed in her, especially after all the hype was made. She did play physical but I do not know if I agree with the statement that she idd not play dirty. There was one point in the game where she was coming down and started to shove Edwards, and then went up to Griffin and pushed her. It was really disappointing to see. Also to see how she gave up on a number of plays and instead of rushing around the court just stayed back. It was like she had given up on the play. If she was tired and I am sure she was... it probably might be better for Doug to sit her for a minute or two to give her a little break and regain her composure.