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I Watched Baylor Annihilate OK Last Night (TV). It Appears UConn Is in for a Tussle!

So, given UCONN's 38 point win today, and their 40+ point win over the common opponent OK.. (which Baylor beat by 20) ... any thought that there is a similar thread on the Baylor Board... talking about how someone there "Just watch UCONN destroy SMU...and BU might be in for a tussle"...'?? :rolleyes: ;)
 
PacoBlaze said:
As was posted in a different thread, it's a shame that this game is not being played in Gampel...having the Lady Bears play and have shoot around looking at those 11 NC banners might have some kind of impact on the game...
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Don’t they have replica banners at the XL center?
 
IMO there’s no wing tandem in the country like our 3 in Dangerfield-Williams-Walker. I expect Geno to have those three prepared to hunt for their buckets against Baylor, someone will drop 30 because they’ll have to for a win. Baylor’s guards are long but they aren’t our three girls.

ONO has her work cut out for her Thursday night but I hope she learns a lesson in just how aggressive we need her to be. Kyla needs to stay within herself & not let the big moment scare her. Aubrey & Anna need to be steady as subs and not panic as well. I’m excited for this game & think we’ll win if we score 70+
 
In the big picture, a win or less is less important (shouldnt affect seeding) than making sure its a competitive game & learning how to play through adversity against one of the top teams. The problem with playing in the AAC is players not getting used to playing in tough situations. Its a main reason we couldnt "finish" games in the Final 4 the last 3 seasons when we had leads in the 4th quarter.
 
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diggerfoot said:
I am seeing Irwin differently than most it seems, and I'm the one who bet JoePgh that Makurat would start. Whoever is the fifth starter is going to be the fifth option. Does Auriemma want that fifth option to be better at scoring or screening? Despite her stat line I saw Irwin set the most screens this side of Dolson in the last game. Or, to look at it another way, the difference between Irwin and the freshmen in ability is not as great as was the difference between Webber and Sales, yet Auriemma chose Webber to start the games in a perfect season. Hey! I don't mind being right and seeing Makurat become the fifth starter, but I will be more satisfied than many a BYer if Irwin continues starting.
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Suspect that in the big games, Baylor, Oregon, etc. Geno will see what the matchups dictate and go with what works versus today's rotation.
 
MooreMayaNY said:
IMO there’s no wing tandem in the country like our 3 in Dangerfield-Williams-Walker. I expect Geno to have those three prepared to hunt for their buckets against Baylor, someone will drop 30 because they’ll have to for a win. Baylor’s guards are long but they aren’t our three girls.

ONO has her work cut out for her Thursday night but I hope she learns a lesson in just how aggressive we need her to be. Kyla needs to stay within herself & not let the big moment scare her. Aubrey & Anna need to be steady as subs and not panic as well. I’m excited for this game & think we’ll win if we score 70+
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While opinions likely vary, I believe Williams has a significant skills advantage over anyone on Baylor who would guard her. Predict that if Geno puts in offense that gets her the ball closer to the basket, she will dominate.
 
oldude said:
Beating UConn in Waco with Kalani Brown in your lineup is a lot different than beating UConn in Hartford with only one true big.
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if you were referring to Baylor I'd categorize Queen Egbo as a big...............she's a 6'3" wide body who can be effective defensively and on the glass at both ends of the court............she's averaging close to 14 points and 8 rebounds a game as a Cox replacement and should not be discounted............
 
Charliebball said:
I'd categorize Queen Egbo as a big...............she's a 6'3" wide body who can be effective defensively and on the glass at both ends of the court............she's averaging close to 14 points and 8 rebounds a game as a Cox replacement and should not be discounted............
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Yes, but Baylor doesn’t usually play both at the same time. So if Egbo subs in for Cox, Baylor gets even smaller.
 
HopJim said:
Suspect that in the big games, Baylor, Oregon, etc. Geno will see what the matchups dictate and go with what works versus today's rotation.
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If by dictating match-ups you are including starting line-ups, in what seasons, if any, did Auriemma use such a strategy? He has changed starting line-ups to send a message, such as benching Stewart and Tuck before South Carolina. He has changed starting line-ups a few games into the season after he becomes more sure of what he wants, such as replacing Chong with Nurse. And of course he has changed starting line-ups due to injury. However, to go with the example I already referenced, he did not let match ups dictate his starting line-up when he started Webber, despite both Sales and Berube being better players with expanded skill sets.

I know that those with coaching experience may see changing line-ups as a way of flexing their strategy and tactic capabilities. Auriemma repeatedly claims he likes to know what he is getting. This is particularly true at the start of games. By sending out a known quantity and seeing how the opponent reacts he gets a better idea of how to proceed than sending out an unknown quantity and having to decide whether it's the unknown or the match-up that needs fixing. So I believe he will continue to start Irwin, in contradiction to my own previous claim, as he feels quite comfortable in what she brings to the start of games. Then as the game proceeds he has the luxury of two distinctly different freshmen to choose from as the match-up dictates. As with Wichita State, Irwin may not even be the one he subs as the match-up dictates.

Returning to my original question, which I am curious about, in what seasons did Auriemma use changing starting line-ups as a match-up dictating response?
 
msf22b said:
Wish I had data to substantiate that claim. :)
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One example: Seaton Hall there's more if you choose to look. The playing up you will see against Baylor possibly Oregon too
 
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BroadwayVa said:
One example: Seaton Hall there's more if you choose to look. The playing up you will see against Baylor possibly Oregon too
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I understand the playing down part.
But the playing up part is conjecture.
That was my point.
I'm not denying the possibility.
There's just no evidence to support it.
 
oldude said:
Yes, but Baylor doesn’t usually play both at the same time. So if Egbo subs in for Cox, Baylor gets even smaller.
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They also get Quicker , im not sure how much youve seen of baylor this year. Egbo coming in for Cox allows Smith to roam a bit more at the high post. Replacing Smith with Degrate just brings in more size. Not have a true big is the last thing baylor is missing.
 
PacoBlaze said:
As was posted in a different thread, it's a shame that this game is not being played in Gampel...having the Lady Bears play and have shoot around looking at those 11 NC banners might have some kind of impact on the game...
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Students aren't around.
 
oldude said:
Yes, but Baylor doesn’t usually play both at the same time. So if Egbo subs in for Cox, Baylor gets even smaller.
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IMO, NaLyssa Smith is the major matchup problem for UConn. They have nobody to handle her athleticism and rebounding with ONO having to play Cox or Egbo. Unless UConn hits a high percentage of 3’s, whoever owns the paint wins the game.
 
BobbyJ said:
IMO, NaLyssa Smith is the major matchup problem for UConn. They have nobody to handle her athleticism and rebounding with ONO having to play Cox or Egbo. Unless UConn hits a high percentage of 3’s, whoever owns the paint wins the game.
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the only UConn player physically capable of staying with Smith is AG............I'll be curious to see if that match up takes place and for how long.......
 
Matchups are a problem for Baylor. UConn has their core 4 all top players who can handle the ball shoot the trey effectively and do everything. Our 5th starter can shoot the trey and pass. We have a shot blocker in the middle who can score. So how will Baylor guard UConn. Most likely pack it in as I expect UConn to go as Baylor is not a good 3pt shooting team. I read these posts where fans seem scared and concerned about Baylor. Thank goodness our players dont feel that way. One of the biggest advantages UConn has is they think they can and most teams coming to CT think they cant.
 
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CTtoSanDiego said:
The Lady Bears are long and strong and athletic.... also very experienced. UConn is going to need to play a great game in order win. I think we will need substantial contributions from Anna and/or Aubrey, as well as improved scoring from Christyn. Meg, Liv and Crystal will need to continue their mostly excellent play, with Liv staying out of foul trouble.
Let's hope the home crowd is worth some points, especially since Baylor hasn't really played any away games yet.
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What are you talking about ? Hope your rooting for the bears since your so excited for them !
 
If UCONN can hit 8+ three pointers I’m going

UCONN 81
Baylor 72

If they fail to meet that mark
UCONN 69
Baylor 77
 
cockhrnleghrn said:
You guys will beat Baylor by double digits; please make Kim throw a jacket.
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I’d rather see her throw a fit because her game plan didn't work. No matter who she puts on the floor, or what adjustments she makes, UConn continues to overcome all of her strategic maneuvers, continues to pull away as they control the game, and gets it done. ;)
 
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CTtoSanDiego said:
The Lady Bears are long and strong and athletic.... also very experienced. UConn is going to need to play a great game in order win. I think we will need substantial contributions from Anna and/or Aubrey, as well as improved scoring from Christyn. Meg, Liv and Crystal will need to continue their mostly excellent play, with Liv staying out of foul trouble.
Let's hope the home crowd is worth some points, especially since Baylor hasn't really played any away games yet.
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It is difficult to believe that Baylor lost a game. I think it was to South Carolina....and that is worrisome, as well ( amazing recruiting class, etc ). Nonetheless, Baylor is huge and deep...not to mention highly athletic at the guard positions. Uconn currently has 4 all star level players, a solid senior, and two developing freshmen. They have the capacity to be great on any given night. But they have not confronted anyone as big as Baylor. Olivia would torment them if she were hitting her outside shot with confidence. But that hasn't happened as yet. She is still an outstanding force. Danger, Williams and Megan must be at their best ( they usually are ). And Kyla must not go into shooting shell, just because the opponent is Baylor, not SMU. The two freshman will not take a leap in effectiveness just four days after the SMU game. They are developing nicely, but we cannot expect much more than they have shown. We have great coaching and so does Baylor. I think we can out coach them, so it will come down to execution. We cannot have the unforced turnovers we have exhibited in some games. It will be quite the test. Methinks Baylor has the edge. This edge will shift if/when Olivia becomes a quality shooter from the outside. Uconn can win this game. But we have to get AAA performances from everyone to do so.
 
oldude said:
Beating UConn in Waco with Kalani Brown in your lineup is a lot different than beating UConn in Hartford with only one true big.
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Query: What will this game say if Baylor wins? What will it say if UConn wins? :eek:
 
Carnac said:
Query: What will this game say if Baylor wins? What will it say if UConn wins? :eek:
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Depends on the margin. If it’s a close game, no matter who wins, the message is far more muted than if one team soundly beats the other. A close game tells me that either team can win a rematch that could well occur in the FF. If one team soundly beats the other it would imply that the winner is really good, with championship potential, while the loser is probably not ready for the big stage this season.
 
So let me turn this around. So far its been about what UConn needs to do extra to beat Baylor.... Based on the lackluster game against OK, what does Baylor need to do extra to beat UConn? Discuss.
 
DEpup said:
So let me turn this around. So far its been about what UConn needs to do extra to beat Baylor.... Based on the lackluster game against OK, what does Baylor need to do extra to beat UConn? Discuss.
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If Baylor owns the boards on both ends, it will be very difficult for UConn to win - they would have to shoot a very high percentage. This is where Baylor's size & depth will play a huge factor. Geno might need to take chances and have his guards crash the boards.
 
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