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Message: [QUOTE="YKCornelius, post: 5187856, member: 9864"] My primary concern is about how UConn shooters will react/adjust to Tennessee being aggressive and overly physical early on. I expect every jump shot to be contested aggressively in the opening five minutes - to include fouling when the shooter is going up or in the process of releasing the ball. Fouling on jump shots [B]at the onset of each half [/B]in order for the shooter to be uncertain about her shot for the rest of the half (or game) is a viable tactic for any team that can rotate 10-11 players on the floor. Simply put, I expect the Lady Vols to come out as physical as possible, with hands on the opponent they are guarding at all times. If the refs call it tight from the tip, then Tennessee can back off after the first five minutes of each half. If the refs "let them play" then the Lady Vols can continue - or even ramp up - the aggressive tactics. Bottom line: In addition to the hostile crowd and the full court pressure, the Huskies must be mentally tough to overcome Tennessee's overly aggressive defensive tactics. [B]If the Huskies come out mentally tough, they will win.[/B] Go UConn! [/QUOTE]