Game ONE, is not to see perfect. It is to see how the player fits the roles intended. For all intents, I was pleased with each and every one. Ines will see more and more PT as the season and she progresses. Azzi wasn't a shock, Lou was. Nika was the Nika I expected, Dorka was better than I hoped. Edwards didn't lose abilities, she's on her way to Uconn history. Griffin, Wow oh Wow, not in my wildest dreams did I expect her game to become so good. @oldude did.I’m not even worried about our defense. Yes, they were some mistakes made yesterday. But we are Team-Energy. That will make up for it until we’ve perfected that side of the game.
Me, too. I think Harmon and Morris will definitely be able to run with us. Gonzalez may be able to run with us for a whole game if her knee is up to it. But that's just not enough to hold us back.Texas is the first one. I'm elated that this game was scheduled at the beginning of the season. I don't want to wait 10-12 games into the season for a real test. I want to know right away. Texas is ranked #3 in the preseason polls. A top 5 team for sure. The question is can they run with us?? No doubt Geno is going to take the leash off, and let 'em run long hard and fast.
Yes they are among the greats but, Geno did make those statements on both Swin & Tina during their times playing at UConn.MSGRET is funny. Tina and Swin rebounding their misses. Aren't they among the greats?
I tend to agree with Mr. Bone Dog. For years it was ONO. Last year it was Nika. It seems like every year 1 player takes an inordinate amount of criticism. I don't want to see Amari get the ONO treatment. It wouldn't be bad if everyone (including me) lightened up on her on her a little bit. Discussion, yes. Ragging on the girl, no.Discussion of Amari’s play is a valid basketball topic and can continue
Fair enough but moderators remove inappropriate posts, other posters don’t get to set the rulesI tend to agree with Mr. Bone Dog. For years it was ONO. Last year it was Nika. It seems like every year 1 player takes an inordinate amount of criticism. I don't want to see Amari get the ONO treatment. It wouldn't be bad if everyone (including me) lightened up on her on her a little bit. Discussion, yes. Ragging on the girl, no.
Nika still not out of the dog house by some.I tend to agree with Mr. Bone Dog. For years it was ONO. Last year it was Nika. It seems like every year 1 player takes an inordinate amount of criticism. I don't want to see Amari get the ONO treatment. It wouldn't be bad if everyone (including me) lightened up on her on her a little bit. Discussion, yes. Ragging on the girl, no.
Some folks refuse to admit they might have been mistaken. They made an initial assessment relative to Nika as a freshman and struggle to see beyond it. Nika surprised many Husky fans by earning a starting spot as a freshman. Last year she surprised many Husky fans by earning the BE DPOY honor. Maybe she’ll surprise Husky fans again this year by leading the team to a national championship at pg.Nika still not out of the dog house by some.
Remember what she said a couple 3 weeks ago.........”if you don’t know me now, you will.” Sounds like a line drawn in the sand to me.When I saw Ayanna play, she struck me as a physical specimen. She also has a tough-minded, won’t back down approach that’s going to make her a difficult matchup. She and Aaliyah can do some damage in thepaint
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I have no life. It’s 4:36 am local time. I’m having my first cup of coffee, listening to ESPN radio, and cruising the boneyard.Some folks refuse to admit they might have been mistaken. They made an initial assessment relative to Nika as a freshman and struggle to see beyond it. Nika surprised many Husky fans by earning a starting spot as a freshman. Last year she surprised many Husky fans by earning the BE DPOY honor. Maybe she’ll surprise Husky fans again this year by leading the team to a national championship at pg.
Yeah, Geno gets sarcastic sometimes.She must have been watching replays of Swin Cash and Tina Charles when they played at UConn. According to Geno, that's how those two got many of their rebounds by rebounding their misses.
From what I have seen thus far (not very much) both Ayanna and Aubrey rely almost entirely on their strength and athleticism: they are accustomed to out-quick and out-leap their opponents for rebounds. However, they could learn to add some finesse after pulling down offensive rebounds-- pump fakes, footwork, etc. to translate those rebounds into put-back points.Strength isn’t her weakness. She needs to develop a variety of shots around the paint, she’s not just jumping over 5-10 kids in there anymore.
Story of my current life. LOLI have no life. It’s 4:36 am local time. I’m having my first cup of coffee, listening to ESPN radio, and cruising the boneyard.
.......and now we understand why Amari gets so little floor time.
Some of the comments about Amari is just petty and is getting excessive. But I will follow your guide on this one.Discussion of Amari’s play is a valid basketball topic and can continue
I think even after that Texas game, the team should have a pretty high PPG average.Ill wait til after the texas game before i decide how many PPG the team averages.