Georgia Tech Postgame Thread [Merged Thread]

[D J B]

She looks burned out. Not enjoying playing basketball.

For the past three games, it seems like she is playing with mittens on her hands. She can't catch a simple pass or rebound. And, if she does, she can't do anything with it. Something isn't right here, but she needs to fix it.

 

[ochoopsfan]

I'm not going to pick on specific players, but IMHO both the coaches AND the players need to look in the mirror and do some serious soul searching. This might be the worst game I've ever seen a UCONN team with this much talent play.

We lost Q4 18-5. Can't blame that on 3 games in 3 days.

Agree.

A good team will learn and move on.

 

[HuskyNan]

The postgame comments by Geno as posted by the media on Twitter are strange. Hope saying this doesn’t constitute criticism

No, no you’re fine. I’m talking about nasty, insulting posts. Yours doesn’t come close

 

[Florida Fan]

Which is what I said as well in the chat. His quick jerk of Amari in the 3rd was puzzling to me, but he's the coach and must have seen something.

She missed covering her position underneath, but she ran the floor well.

 

[LarryLegend]

Georgia Tech is a really good defensive team. Certainly top 10% in the nation, possibly top 10. Nobody in the Big East outside of UConn is in the same league as GT defensively. De Paul might have beaten UConn tonight, but I don't think anyone else in the BE could have.

UConn isn't dropping out of the top 25. Top 10 before the end of Paige's absence maybe.

hope you are right but I dont see what you could take out of what we saw tonight that would make you think that

 

[cohenzone]

away from home and not able to watch. Checked score occasionally. UConn is down the number 1 player in the college game who is also the primary ball handler, not to mention scorer. It’s only been a few days to adjust. The second ball handler type I suppose is Evina then Nika who is more of a ball handler than Evina. And of course Anna left. That’s 3 of 4 possible ball handlers GA recruited not available right now. Missing Aubrey the best on ball defender and Nika also a pest on D. Not to forget what Paige brings to D. Not too hard to project issues with those absences from the backcourt where O and D are usually generated. Based on my look at the box, throw in horrible shooting by Aliyah, Caroline and Dorka and Azzi also unavailable and it becomes near impossible to win against decent competition. I don’t care what rank the recruits have been in high school, it matters a lot what their individual skills are. The D wasn’t that bad but we are what we are right now and it’s unlikely to be easy when several players aren’t shooting well. Getting some of the wounded back should help.

 

[WLT1717]

I never thought I’d see UConn WBB athletes unable or unwilling to discuss a game with the media, tough loss notwithstanding.

 

[HuskyNan]

View attachment 71714 I never thought I’d see UConn WBB athletes unable or unwilling to discuss a game with the media, tough loss notwithstanding.

It’s happened before

 

[AmeriConn]

Really tough game to watch ! I don't remember in the last 20yrs a Uconn team with that much talent to play as bad as they did tonight. Ducharme came back to earth and was horrible.and AE..she is hurting the team now..I don't know what went on this summer but she isn't half the player she was last year..I hope Geno starts Amari in her spot next game..in the few mins she played she was much better than AE..I was looking forward to seeing how they would play without Paige..I mean it really was tough to watch..well I don't know if I've ever criticized Geno in the past but he gets the accolades and the big bucks lets see if he can put 5 players out there that remotely resemble a team..I'm not going to make the excuse all the kids that are out..There is enough talent there that they can play a lot beter than what they showed tonight..it's up to Geno to figure it out.

I don’t know what it is with Geno only giving Amari a few minutes and putting Edwards back in. Amari looked 4x better. He won’t start Amari, even though he should.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Didn't Uconn recently change the conditioning coach?

 

[Blue Huskie]

Of course no UCONN loss would be complete without the obligatory "Geno was out coached" remark. Some of these Debbie Downers are so predictable.

 

[HuskyNan]

I don’t know what it is with Geno only giving Amari a few minutes and putting Edwards back in. Amari looked 4x. He won’t start Amari, even though he should.

It’s one game. Remember people calling for Caroline to start after the ND game and now they’re disappointed with her play

 

[SJF]

View attachment 71714 I never thought I’d see UConn WBB athletes unable or unwilling to discuss a game with the media, tough loss notwithstanding.

Nothing good could come out of it tonight.

 

[msf22b]

I agree and I never thought o would say this but this team needed their coach to be their advocate tonight hell they needed him to be a cheerleader and encourage pump his fist yet they looked at him for these things i they saw head shaking and looks of disgust. Regardless of injuries come on coach let your team know you actually like coaching them.

That's an interesting point; I thought Geno's approach would be encouraging,
upbeat...you guys can do it...like he did before Stewie's first NCAA after they had lost to ND for the upteenth time.

We got something else instead...sad.

 

[D J B]

Congratulations to GA Tech players and coaches for a great win.

They had a game plan, they executed it, and they made us look silly. It hurts like hell to say it, but they beat us badly.

 

[jfan]

Some thoughts on the Georgia Tech game:

• This was a tough game to watch tonight, but not completely unexpected with UConn shorthanded against a good GT team. UConn is going to be a work-in-progress for a while as new players step in, injured players return, and everyone adjusts to their new roles on this team.
• UConn has had their fair share of injuries through the years, but I cannot remember another game when the Huskies took the court down four key players.
• It appeared that Paige did not make the trip, which I expected. Traveling on planes and through airports on a pair of crutches is not particularly easy or safe.
• This was “Liv’s Home Coming Game” and she played very well until Geno was forced to sit her in the 3rd qtr after a questionable foul call on what appeared to be a clear block.
• Rebecca described Aaliyah’s shooting woes as the yips. I guess that’s as good an explanation as any.
• I didn’t even realize Amari had entered the game until she scored. She gave UConn some quality minutes in her very first PT with the Huskies.
• I know this one hurts. Everyone needs to hang in there until the cavalry arrives.

By that time when Bueckers gets back and that a big "if" the season is over. Bueckers will be too rusty to help for what little time is left to the season.

 

[jaydee602]

"I've usually been pretty good over the years at making players better. Our players get a lot better at UConn...and right now that's not happening" - Geno Auriemma

 

[AmeriConn]

We just have to get through the next couple of games, then we play Marquette before getting a long break for the holidays. Hopefully as we flip the calendar to 2022 we'll have Azzi, Nika, and Aubrey back. I'll be pleased with 2-1 until then.

This whole season was supposed to taken personally, and then again after the SC game. Unfortunately, talking doesn't do it.

You gotta walk the walk!

 

[SARG 2011]

Tough game to watch when we are used to previous teams cutting and passing beautifully. Taking the train to the game on Saturday, looking for more discipline and less turnovers. Defense wasn't bad but the offense at times was just not good. Quick turnaround for the team

 

[D J B]

It’s happened before

Perhaps their unwillingness or inability to discuss a loss is a big part of the problem with this team at this point.

Being able to discuss failures is a huge part of learning, growing and moving on. Ignoring it only says that you are unable to handle the moment and can't see the future.

If they won't face up to it, there is no excuse.

 

[Conquistador]

One last thing-does anyone else feel Rebecca tries really hard to not seem like a homer?

Yes!!!

 

[HuskyNan]

Perhaps their unwillingness or inability to discuss a loss is a big part of the problem with this team at this point.

Being able to discuss failures is a huge part of learning, growing and moving on. Ignoring it only says that you are unable to handle the moment and can't see the future.

If they won't face up to it, there is no excuse.

When it’s happened in the past, the players were too emotional for a press conference.

I am absolutely sure they aren’t ignoring the loss. That was an unusually harsh comment from you

 

[BobbyJ]

Here is my take. E isn't a PG. CW isn't a PG. Our PG is the best player in WCBB and she is hurt. We were losing this game the second Paige went down on Sunday. I don't care who is on the floor, you're only as good as your guards and no Paige changed everything about this team.

I mean-our 4 injured players could be 4 of our 5 starters next year. This is going to be an UGGGGGLLLLLYYYYYYY 6-8 weeks and we will probably lose 5 straight.

One last thing-does anyone else feel Rebecca tries really hard to not seem like a homer?

And does an excellent job I might add.

 

[STLCardinal]

Can some reach out to Canada and ask them to return AE to us?

Looks to me like Edwards has the yips. Steve Sax couldn't throw from 2nd to 1st. Dale Murphy couldn't throw the ball back to the pitcher from behind the plate. In Edwards case she either misses everything or almost shatters the glass. If that's what this is, only one way to get over it, and some people on here won't like it because it requires patience and not acting like these games are for the National Championship.

 

[SARG 2011]

Next game is in about 38 hours, best thing is to regroup. Not speaking to the media is understandable for me.

 

[oldude]

By that time when Bueckers gets back and that a big "if" the season is over. Bueckers will be too rusty to help for what little time is left to the season.

We don’t know that. The doctors who have examined her and read the report from the Radiologist on the MRI have come up with a 6-8 week schedule. That puts Paige back on the court in January. I will defer to the doctors until I hear otherwise.

 

[Zonepress]

...

...same

I don’t put much stock in hs rankings wait to see

How

"I've usually been pretty good over the years at making players better. Our players get a lot better at UConn...and right now that's not happening" - Geno Auriemm

 

[Charliebball]

Let's remember all.........it's just a basketball game.........I'm saving my angst for something a bit more important...........like if they lose three in a row..........

 

[JBK]

What does that even mean? Quit the season?

Agreed
We are 6 games into to a season with some of the best high school talent in the world. Let’s simplify the offense, run a bit and let’s get back to work.
Quit. - how ridiculous is that
When the Going gets tough the tough get going. ?? We do not quit
When you think you can’t - UCONN

 

[D J B]

When it’s happened in the past, the players were too emotional for a press conference.

I am absolutely sure they aren’t ignoring the loss. That was an unusually harsh comment from you

I don't agree, but thank you anyway. This is when they learn to accept defeat, and are given an opportunity face it up and take responsibility for it. Sports is unique in that, and is why some of the best usually have athletics in their biography.