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Geno was on the phone with Joe D from overcast and cool California:

Last night's game and schedule
  • Knew going in it would not be easy because of the schedule the team has played (Saturday and Monday games); it's been tough, the trip to OK was long and the kids are tired and pretty banged up.
  • Also, he knew that OU would play really hard coming off last year's loss which Sherri said was her most embarrassing
  • The worse thing that could have happened actually happened as the team made it look easy in the first few minutes.
  • It was a really good win that just as easily could have gone the other way.
  • The Saturday/Monday games in which the Saturday game is a league game and the Monday game a non-conference or conference game against a really good team takes its toll on the players.
Tiffany
  • Not surprised by Tiffany's play because he's been around her for 4 years knows what she is capable of doing
  • She's been inconsistent in the past but this year she's given the team exactly what it's needed
  • It's not been easy for Tiff because there are no All-Americans on the team so there's a lot of pressure on her to play well; last night she had to do what she did -- score, defend and rebound
  • She's had a great year he hopes she gets consideration for All-American honors
  • She's more versatile than most players in WCBB and they want to continue to get her isolated inside
  • Chris Dailey said the other day at practice that Tiffany is the team's best post player which the post players didn't like hearing;
  • Tiffany is a tremendous FT shooter
  • She gives the team a lot of weapons as she can shoot the 3, score driving to the basket and give out assists
  • Pro scouts are saying that she won't be around long in the 1st round of the WNBA draft (top 6 or 7); Geno is looking forward to going in to the tournament with a healthy Tiffany
Defense
  • Surprised by how well the team has played defensively because it doesn't have what good defensive teams traditionally have (great rebounders, shot-blockers, good size, experience)
  • Team picks things up quickly and are pretty versatile;
  • They are committed to defense and playing hard and take pride in stopping the other team;
  • Also, the absence of true superstar has maybe forced the players to understand the importance of defending; they have to get stops as they don't have a superstar to bail them out this year
Areas for Improvement
  • Louisville, Georgetown and OU games showed that fouls can be the great equalizer; will need to keep composure and stay out of foul trouble
  • Taking care of the ball so that the team gets a shot on every possession; if get a good shot will be pretty successful
  • Rebounding
  • If do those three things, should be in good shape over the next 4 games
Miscellaneous
  • Yum center is the most spectacular place he's been too; has transformed the city and the people have rallied around the teams
  • Senior night will honor 7 senior managers who are a great asset to the program; these kids track stats at practice and allow the coaches and players to do what they do; these kids get no recognition and are passionate about the game and are great friends to the players. The team is very fortunate to have these kids.
  • Since the loss at Notre Dame, the team has been in playoff mode and have a great opportunity over the next 4 games to win the Big East regular season championship
  • On the 2012 olympic team, he's been pretty successful at not allowing his Olympic responsibilities infringe on his job at UConn which is his number 1 priority;
  • Great group of finalists, 7 of his former players who each deserve to be part of the group.
 

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Yep, many thanks. I just wish Joe D had asked about CD's minutes.
 

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Yep, many thanks. I just wish Joe D had asked about CD's minutes.
I watched the game again with that in mind. It looked like CD came out with 16:01 in the second half. KML was fresh as a result of having picked up three fouls in what seemed like 15 seconds in the first half, plus she was effective. Caroline had not been. I imagine between a nice sized lead, an effective KML, and some concerns about bringing in Doty cold off the bench after a bit in a game where she wasn't really needed, they just figured they'd let her sit the rest of that game out.

In short, I ain't Geno, but I wouldn't worry about it. Didn't see any evidence of Rosemary working on CD or that she was in any pain. Just how the rotation works sometimes.
 
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JD kisses all the coaches A--- on every interview.........Give me Kevin Nathan
 
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Very impressive summary. Must have required speed typing or shorthand to get all that info. Thanks much.
 
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Let me add my kudos as well, Cat...great, detailed report! Good job!
 

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JD kisses all the coaches A--- on every interview.........Give me Kevin Nathan

Don't be silly. Kevin kisses all the coaches B -- on every interview....
 

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I watched the game again with that in mind. It looked like CD came out with 16:01 in the second half. KML was fresh as a result of having picked up three fouls in what seemed like 15 seconds in the first half, plus she was effective. Caroline had not been. I imagine between a nice sized lead, an effective KML, and some concerns about bringing in Doty cold off the bench after a bit in a game where she wasn't really needed, they just figured they'd let her sit the rest of that game out.

In short, I ain't Geno, but I wouldn't worry about it. Didn't see any evidence of Rosemary working on CD or that she was in any pain. Just how the rotation works sometimes.
I think that was exactly the situation, alex. Geno had gotten what he had to have from her in the first half.
 

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hey thanks Cat. great great synopsis. really appreciate it!!
 
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