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First Practice Video with the newbies

Sluconn Husky said:
Also, Ziebell appears to be wearing facial protection of some sort.
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Yes, I believe she had surgery on her nose which had been broken. However, unless she was having breathing troubles, with three years to go she might have wanted to wait. :)
 
RSHERMVIKES said:
Aluminny69- - - Men perform at a faster, more aggressive rate of speed that women usually do so the girls have to perform faster and more aggressive to keep up with the men!
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I've often wondered what restrictions the boys are under. I wouldn't want to be the practice player who injured one of the girls.

I also thought it would be fun to be a male practice player. You could learn so much basketball just from watching Geno. However, I'd be afraid that, at some point, my competitive instincts would take over, and I would ignore any "restrictions."

I should add, back in 1965-1969, there were no girls in the gym playing any sports. They didn't even have coed dorms until 1970.
 
I think that to qualify as a leader you have to be on the floor and as much as Caroline is loved her history of playing in games for the past two years is very limited. To have someone who has just joined the team and is unfamiliar with her teammates is a little farfetched. The one player I see as a leader is KK. She has played as much or more than any other sub and I think she will be a starter from day one of this season as long as she continues to improve playing under control.
 
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Steelerone said:
I think that to qualify as a leader you have to be on the floor and as much as Caroline is loved her history of playing in games for the past two years is very limited. To have someone who has just joined the team and is unfamiliar with her teammates is a little farfetched. The one player I see as a leader is KK. She has played as much or more than any other sub and I think she will be a starter from day one of this season as long as she continues to improve playing under control.
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It is not my intention to be argumental here, but Head Coaches are "leaders" in every sense of the word and they are never "on the floor".

Paige was most definitely was a leader when she couldn't play due to injury. Some people are simply born leaders and Caroline is one of those people. She is loved and respected because she knows this game inside and out, and all of her teammates are very well aware of the talents she once possessed (and hopefully will again next season). She wants to be a coach. If she can make it back to playing 20+ minutes per game, her leadership will be shown in many ways. However, even if she can't comeback that far, her leadership presence and guidance will be felt, heard and respected from the bench. She is a complete student of the game. That's most likely why she is holding the clipboard in the photo above. KK could also be a great inspirational leader as her enthusiasm and determination to "win" is contagious. Azzi simply can dominate with her exceptional skills (and most likely will) lead by example and perhaps not in expressing direction or guidance verbally. And, we don't know about Sarah as a sophomore.

But one thing for sure, none of us are going to have anything whatsoever to say in determining who the "leader" (if there is to be only one) will be.
 
Steelerone said:
I think that to qualify as a leader you have to be on the floor and as much as Caroline is loved her history of playing in games for the past two years is very limited. To have someone who has just joined the team and is unfamiliar with her teammates is a little farfetched. The one player I see as a leader is KK. She has played as much or more than any other sub and I think she will be a starter from day one of this season as long as she continues to improve playing under control.
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Yeah, I don't think so. Sorry KK is the team jokester, as such not a good choice for team leader. She has one advantage, she has the ball in her hands, however I think it ends there. In my mind I think Azzi wants to be team leader and has the chops for it. Don't be surprised if we see Ash take a huge step giving Azzi great backup as a leader. Don't count out Sarah either.
One thing is very clear, and that is that at this point nothing is very clear. We can pontificate from here until November, and that's what we do here on the BY, but that's all we can do. Ok, one other thing is very clear, the leader will emerge early on this coming fall. It will happen before we even know someone has stepped up. We didn't know Paige would be the leader her first year, we watched it happened right before our eyes. I look forward to watching who emerges this coming season, while I probably end up laughing at myself for missing on my picks. :cool:
 
MooseJaw said:
Don't be surprised if we see Ash take a huge step giving Azzi great backup as a leader.
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I won't be surprised. In fact, I'm expecting it. She had a significant sophomore leap in all the categories Geno wanted from her -- 3pt%, assists, steals, turnovers, while maintaining her scoring and rebounding, and generally raising her defensive profile and intensity. I think we'll see another leap, and this time it will probably be in her scoring and rebounding.
 
MooseJaw said:
Yeah, I don't think so. Sorry KK is the team jokester, as such not a good choice for team leader. She has one advantage, she has the ball in her hands, however I think it ends there. In my mind I think Azzi wants to be team leader and has the chops for it. Don't be surprised if we see Ash take a huge step giving Azzi great backup as a leader. Don't count out Sarah either.
One thing is very clear, and that is that at this point nothing is very clear. We can pontificate from here until November, and that's what we do here on the BY, but that's all we can do. Ok, one other thing is very clear, the leader will emerge early on this coming fall. It will happen before we even know someone has stepped up. We didn't know Paige would be the leader her first year, we watched it happened right before our eyes. I look forward to watching who emerges this coming season, while I probably end up laughing at myself for missing on my picks. :cool:
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Yeah, I think you have to say last year's MOP of the national championship game, who could have turned pro but returned to seek another championship has to be the early clubhouse favorite for "team leader." I agree that it doesn't come naturally to Azzi, but Geno and Chris will work with her.
 
CL82 said:
Yeah, I think you have to say last year's MOP of the national championship game, who could have turned pro but returned to seek another championship has to be the early clubhouse favorite for "team leader." I agree that it doesn't come naturally to Azzi, but Geno and Chris will work with her.
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The powers that have stripped me of the ability to give likes or other things. But I like your reply very much, I agree that Geno and Chris will work their magic, and Azzi will gain her voice. It may be that the strong personality that was Paige stifled Azzi to a point. It will be fun and interesting to see how things turn out.
 
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Bone Dog said:
I won't be surprised. In fact, I'm expecting it. She had a significant sophomore leap in all the categories Geno wanted from her -- 3pt%, assists, steals, turnovers, while maintaining her scoring and rebounding, and generally raising her defensive profile and intensity. I think we'll see another leap, and this time it will probably be in her scoring and rebounding.
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Yes, and her rebounding in the 2nd half of the season was on the rise. While there are some players with more natural talent, some quicker, some faster and most are taller it is very rare indeed if any of them best Ash. No one out works her, no one out hustles her, she is one of a kind.
 
MooseJaw said:
Yeah, I don't think so. Sorry KK is the team jokester, as such not a good choice for team leader. She has one advantage, she has the ball in her hands, however I think it ends there. In my mind I think Azzi wants to be team leader and has the chops for it. Don't be surprised if we see Ash take a huge step giving Azzi great backup as a leader. Don't count out Sarah either.
One thing is very clear, and that is that at this point nothing is very clear. We can pontificate from here until November, and that's what we do here on the BY, but that's all we can do. Ok, one other thing is very clear, the leader will emerge early on this coming fall. It will happen before we even know someone has stepped up. We didn't know Paige would be the leader her first year, we watched it happened right before our eyes. I look forward to watching who emerges this coming season, while I probably end up laughing at myself for missing on my picks. :cool:
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Kk may be an effervescent jokerster off the court but she's an game/ pace changing shark on defense. So whts wrong with loosing up with a couple videos and interviews in between games as long as she's all business on the court, after all ...they're in college
 
MooseJaw said:
Yeah, I don't think so. Sorry KK is the team jokester, as such not a good choice for team leader. She has one advantage, she has the ball in her hands, however I think it ends there. In my mind I think Azzi wants to be team leader and has the chops for it. Don't be surprised if we see Ash take a huge step giving Azzi great backup as a leader. Don't count out Sarah either.
One thing is very clear, and that is that at this point nothing is very clear. We can pontificate from here until November, and that's what we do here on the BY, but that's all we can do. Ok, one other thing is very clear, the leader will emerge early on this coming fall. It will happen before we even know someone has stepped up. We didn't know Paige would be the leader her first year, we watched it happened right before our eyes. I look forward to watching who emerges this coming season, while I probably end up laughing at myself for missing on my picks. :cool:
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So does having a sense of humor disqualify a player from being a leader? Azzi has been around for three years and has not shown any inclination of stepping up to be a leader and Sarah is virtually silent most of the time. I think too many people underestimate KK but time will tell.
 
MooseJaw said:
The powers that have stripped me of the ability to give likes or other things. But I like your reply very much, I agree that Geno and Chris will work their magic, and Azzi will gain her voice. It may be that the strong personality that was Paige stifled Azzi to a point. It will be fun and interesting to see how things turn out.
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Don't feel bad Moose. Without any communication from the "Yard powers" I have been stripped of having any of my posts, no matter how positive, be either liked or replied to.
It would be nice if Nan or other Yard honchos would provide her, or their rationale.
 
Steelerone said:
Great response, Rsher
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Umm, kinda missed my point. Yes, I know why they have male practice players. But this was just a scrimmage, and they have up to 15 players on the roster. I know I would hate to stand on the sidelines, watching someone who wasn't even on the team take my playing time. That was my point.
 
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Steelerone said:
So does having a sense of humor disqualify a player from being a leader? Azzi has been around for three years and has not shown any inclination of stepping up to be a leader and Sarah is virtually silent most of the time. I think too many people underestimate KK but time will tell.
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Agree. I also think having a "big" personality makes it easier to be a leader. That said, my guess is that she's a year away from being "the leader" a role she will likely share with Ashlynn.
 
Aluminny69 said:
Umm, kinda missed my point. Yes, I know why they have male practice players. But this was just a scrimmage, and they have up to 15 players on the roster. I know I would hate to stand on the sidelines, watching someone who wasn't even on the team take my playing time. That was my point.
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UConn practices are well known for being fast paced and well scripted. I strongly doubt that there's much standing around in them.
 
Steelerone said:
So does having a sense of humor disqualify a player from being a leader? Azzi has been around for three years and has not shown any inclination of stepping up to be a leader and Sarah is virtually silent most of the time. I think too many people underestimate KK but time will tell.
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There’s a lot of ways to lead a team, not all of which require a player to be outgoing and publicly vocal. Pheesa was a great leader at UConn who was certainly no match for her BFF, Lou when it came to voicing her opinion publicly. It is no accident that Pheesa has gone on to be the VP of the WNBA players association while also being one of the cofounders, along with Stewie, of Unrivaled.

KK will undoubtedly be one of the leaders of next year’s team. But I also think Azzi, Caroline and Sarah will step up as leaders, along with Jana, Ashlynn and possibly Serah & Hayleigh as well. You can never have too many leaders on one team.
 
Aluminny69 said:
Umm, kinda missed my point. Yes, I know why they have male practice players. But this was just a scrimmage, and they have up to 15 players on the roster. I know I would hate to stand on the sidelines, watching someone who wasn't even on the team take my playing time. That was my point.
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But the practice players also have to learn the new players and existing players if they are new. They have to learn the players tendencies as well as strengths/weaknesses so they can counter and make things more difficult. They are a vital part of the bigger "team" that is the UConn machine.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
Also, Ziebell appears to be wearing facial protection of some sort.
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I was just reviewing these slides and noticed that also. And it reminds me that unfortunately, injuries are part of sports. Just hoping Allie can effectively heal from whatever happened.

PS: I’m sheepishly hoping that no injury occurred, and the mask is a new “fashion statement” for her.
 
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Steelerone said:
So does having a sense of humor disqualify a player from being a leader? Azzi has been around for three years and has not shown any inclination of stepping up to be a leader and Sarah is virtually silent most of the time. I think too many people underestimate KK but time will tell.
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No, having a sense of humor is not the same as being a jokester or a cut up. What I wrote was done with no disrespect to KK, just stating what I have observed from 40 years of coaching serious athletes and teams. We should probably keep in mind that there are different kinds of leaders, vocal leaders, those who lead by example as well as others. I feel many would follow KK on a team prank, a dance or another video but not as a team floor leader.
We have a difference of opinion, as I see it nothing more. I agree with you to a point about Azzi and Sarah, I just see more leadership qualities in either of them than I see in KK. I also see a leadership role in the future for Morgan, if she wants it.
 
Dogstar said:
Kk may be an effervescent jokerster off the court but she's an game/ pace changing shark on defense. So whts wrong with loosing up with a couple videos and interviews in between games as long as she's all business on the court, after all ...they're in college
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Nothing wrong at all, it's just that what you said is not on point with the premise that KK will not be the team leader next season. Just being business on the court and playing shark defense doesn't qualify anyone as team leader. While I think KK will have a large roll next season I don't think she will emerge as the team floor leader.
 
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MooseJaw said:
Nothing wrong at all, it's just that what you said is not on point with the premise that KK will not be the team leader next season. Just being business on the court and playing shark defense doesn't qualify anyone as team leader. While I think KK will have a large roll next season I don't think she will emerge as the team floor leader.
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So she's getting the Nika treatment huh?w
MooseJaw said:
No, having a sense of humor is not the same as being a jokester or a cut up. What I wrote was done with no disrespect to KK, just stating what I have observed from 40 years of coaching serious athletes and teams. We should probably keep in mind that there are different kinds of leaders, vocal leaders, those who lead by example as well as others. I feel many would follow KK on a team prank, a dance or another video but not as a team floor leader.
We have a difference of opinion, as I see it nothing more. I agree with you to a point about Azzi and Sarah, I just see more leadership qualities in either of them than I see in KK. I also see a leadership role in the future for Morgan, if she wants it.
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Well...Paige did a lot videos and so did Azzi so I guess tht disqualified them from the team leadership position, I guess there should be a limited number of videos tht you can post b4 ur disqualified idk. And have you ever some of Genos jokes and jabs? They're hilarious, so maybe he should disqualified from the head coaching position. In closing I thk tht having fun at college won't disqualify KK from the team leadership esp if she keeps breaking ankles, being a gnat and collecting assists....better than staying out after curfew and or collecting DUIs. The good news is in 2 more years...she'll be " Off ur Lawn" but I believe Kelis brings tht same energy to the team.....OH BOY!!
 
Dogstar said:
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So she's getting the Nika treatment huh?w
Well...Paige did a lot videos and so did Azzi so I guess tht disqualified them from the team leadership position, I guess there should be a limited number of videos tht you can post b4 ur disqualified idk. And have you ever some of Genos jokes and jabs? They're hilarious, so maybe he should disqualified from the head coaching position. In closing I thk tht having fun at college won't disqualify KK from the team leadership esp if she keeps breaking ankles, being a gnat and collecting assists....better than staying out after curfew and or collecting DUIs. The good news is in 2 more years...she'll be " Off ur Lawn" but I believe Kelis brings tht same energy to the team.....OH BOY!!
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Again I will say having a sense of humor doesn't disqualify a player from being a team leader. Bottom line I just don't think KK has the attributes to be the team leader. Twist it any way you want, but I can't be any clearer. KK is a very good player who may lead in certain categories, I just don't envision her as the ultimate team leader.
 
MooseJaw said:
Again I will say having a sense of humor doesn't disqualify a player from being a team leader. Bottom line I just don't think KK has the attributes to be the team leader. Twist it any way you want, but I can't be any clearer. KK is a very good player who may lead in certain categories, I just don't envision her as the ultimate team leader.
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Ok...everyone's entitled to their own opinions no matter how silly or irrelevant they may be, thts wht makes the BY such a great place to debate...and not argue. Have a good day!
 
RSHERMVIKES said:
Aluminny69- - - Men perform at a faster, more aggressive rate of speed that women usually do so the girls have to perform faster and more aggressive to keep up with the men!
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Somewhere, I believe I read that Geno sometimes has his players drill against a team of 6. Or maybe 4 against a team of 5.
 
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