Where do you get the idea that Blair doesn’t run sets? The criticism around here for years has been that players don’t have as much freedom as in a motion offense. It’s true that his sets are usually designed for someone other than the 4, though.
LV fans used to say Stoors derisively. I never thought you did - that would be out of character for you.
I’m a little spoiled. I guess running a pick and sort of a roll at the top of the key, where 95% if the time the guard shoots the ball is in fact running a set play.
The really interesting tidbit in this article is that Howard has only 5 schools lined up for visits per her mother Che: UConn, TN, MS St, Fl St & 1 other school (SC?). I'm liking UConn's chances more and more every day.
I’m not sure how things work for transfers, but HS recruits get 5 official (paid for) visits. Perhaps the Howard family wants to not spend their own money for this, which is very understandable.
From the article it sounds like mom is making the rounds with Anriel. I view that as a net positive for UConn and Geno, who will likely charm Mrs. Howard.
I always thought Geno was great with Dads... and CViv was great with Moms
Notre Dame is stacked and I'm certain the Muffet wasn't interested. She'll take on a transfer and even lie and cheat to get her immediate eligibility when she's hard up for warm bodies, but when she's flush it's a different story.
CD, Marissa, and Shea always make good impressions.
Geno may charm Mrs. Howard but if she is too demanding she will uncharm Geno. Yes, uncharm is a word. I know it's in my dictionary.
Not the ESPN "thing" again.
From all accounts, her top priority is a team that can make a run to the Final 4 and potentially win it all. Besides, I would think Gary Blair (he could very well even suggested UConn to her) would be ok with that, if she decided on UConn and with the best coach in the country.
Admittedly, I know very little about Howard or Danni Williams, and you did whet my appetite. Since they're both contemplating coming to UConn, I thought I'd brush up on their bio's. I looked them up, here's what I found. For Anriel Howard - for Danni Williams.
If she chooses State, they would have potentially the greatest rebounding team EVER with TM and Howard.
I didn’t think UCONN would. She doesn’t have a good jump shot and she’s not a good passer and doesn’t have great handles. She’s a great rebounder though. I’ll give her that!
Ummmm......no. UConn’s 2013-14 team went 40-0, outrebounded opponent’s by approximately 10 per game or around +400 for the season. The team started 2 1st team AA’s in the front court with 6’5” Steph & 6’4” Stewie, and frequently would also play 6’4” Kia Stokes up front with the 2 AA’s.
You’re comparing a UConn team that played and beat 15 ranked teams vs two Baylor teams that faced more cupcakes then you see at a school bake sale. I’ll take the 2013-14 Huskies.
