Instilling Panic and Fear

[PacoSwede]

In The the Art of War, Sun Tzu said something to the effect, defeating your opponent’s army can only be truly accomplished if you first break their will. 2500 years on, his book is still relevant.

“This isn’t war!” you say? Tell that to Bugs Bunny. 🐰

are you saying being fearful and panicked are the only ways to break a foe's will? if so, i disagree.

that may be preferred, even inevitable, in war, but is not needed in a basketball game. it is overkill there. fear and panic are not needed (and IMO despicable) to break a team's will in a playground game.

may be semantics to some. but i see it as a variance in outlook and attitude. i see one as dark, if not evil. i highly doubt geno et.al would encourage it.

 

[FanSince17]

+1. i only played measly H/S basketball but was on a very good team. One time I goit a chance to go against a bigtime pro was best player in NYC, ALL-AAMerican, Gold medalist and played many years in the NBA. I was a "defender" and he crushed me. His summer league team crushed ours. And I still am thriled that I did it. IMO I wouldn't think much of the competitive spirit of players, especially scholarship players,if they didn't look forward to playing against UCONN, unless it's a must win. A scholarship player means you've worked your butt off your whole life and enjoyed competition. If you are playing a sport in college you dont want anything handed to you. You want to pit yourself at least once agaianst the very best. It's an honor.

Yea for sure. I like that Geno plays at least one other Connecticut college team in the beginning of the year. I played at a D3 school in VA and we wanted coach to get us a big team. Before I got there we played in a UVA tip-off tournament. We were good and disciplined, so they beat us by 18 or so.My best friend checked Gus Gerard and Wally Walker. Those were good UVA teams.

 

[Boreifs]

It didn't look like it since you originally claimed that Vukosa had played with and against professionals in those competitions which is untrue.

U19 teams most assuredly have professionals competing. Once they have finished the gymnasium, the world is their oyster.

 

[Bigboote]

are you saying being fearful and panicked are the only ways to break a foe's will? if so, i disagree.

No.

 

[donalddoowop]

I wouldn't bet on that if I was you.

LSU has Williams, Johnson and Fulwiley. UConn does not have a big three. None of Williams, Shade or Blanca is at the level of Fulwiley. Who is UConn's third part of a big three?

 

[LwrcasefaN]

LSU has Williams, Johnson and Fulwiley. UConn does not have a big three. None of Williams, Shade or Blanca is at the level of Fulwiley. Who is UConn's third part of a big three?

Respectfully…I wouldn’t compare teams based on a marketing gimmick. Big 3 is a self imposed title and not how many show up and perform consistently game to game against top competition. IMO ….Williams is the best and most consistent LSU player, especially in the big games. Hard to completely evaluate LSU because they have a ‘timid’ schedule to start out. Currently…they lead the NCAA in team 3pt % shooting by A LOT. NONE of those 3 LSU guards are above average career 3 point shooters. Johnson is currently at 51%! That’s scheduling. Koval looking like the one ND let get away. lol She’s not. Again…scheduling.

Having said that. I don’t think anyone is afraid of UCONN coming in. But…after a couple of stiff jabs it’s hard to not want to pack up and go. LSU has talented players, but when the conference play starts we will see if they have a talented team. Last year they were the BIG 4 and then Texas reduced that to 2…twice. Last year TN gave UCONN their wakeup call. This year it was the youngsters from Michigan. UCONN got the message. They’re getting better and quickly.

 

[ERWUC65]

LSU has Williams, Johnson and Fulwiley. UConn does not have a big three. None of Williams, Shade or Blanca is at the level of Fulwiley. Who is UConn's third part of a big three?

How about we re-evaluate this after January? I believe that LSU has to play some real teams in that month, yes?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

On the whole Panic and Fear thing something occurred to me watching a highlight reel of the game again this morning that caused me to consider the influence of crowd noise. Maybe 2/3rds through the first quarter UConn sprinted up the floor and Azzi did one of her stop and pops. The UConn crowd let out a yell that all but shook the building. From that point forward the USC crowd pretty much sat on their hands. What does that do to the people busting their butts on the court. Any number of UConn women have said they get charged up with a hostile crowd. I would think they are the exceptions. What do you think. Yeah, you, I'm talking to you. 🤣

 

[DemonDeac22]

LSU has Williams, Johnson and Fulwiley. UConn does not have a big three. None of Williams, Shade or Blanca is at the level of Fulwiley. Who is UConn's third part of a big three?

Can you not see the 3rd part developing right in front of your eyes? 2.5 months from now Blanca will be so much more polished and poised than she is today after only 1+ months playing US college basketball.

I’d also argue that just like last year we will have a big 4, with incredible team defense being the 4th part. We are already way ahead of last year regarding team defense.

 

[donalddoowop]

Can you not see the 3rd part developing right in front of your eyes? 2.5 months from now Blanca will be so much more polished and poised than she is today after only 1+ months playing US college basketball.

I’d also argue that just like last year we will have a big 4, with incredible team defense being the 4th part. We are already way ahead of last year regarding team defense.

I was under the impression we were talking individuals, not a team, and at this present moment. I can see Blanca developing and it is a pleasant thing to see. But, at this moment, there is no big individual three. Maybe, if she can continue to score as she did against USC, Shade could be the third person.

 

[FanSince17]

I was under the impression we were talking individuals, not a team, and at this present moment. I can see Blanca developing and it is a pleasant thing to see. But, at this moment, there is no big individual three. Maybe, if she can continue to score as she did against USC, Shade could be the third person.

I think sometimes we get off on tangents. Is it really an advantage to have a so called Big 3? What about a big 7 or big 8? In other words, all the key players on the floor confident and comfortable taking open shots with obviously our best players being Sarah and Azzi. I think Geno was just referring to last year's team having three legit stars and that logically they would take the bulk of the shots. Ugh- somebody today mentioned LSU as having a Big 3. (sound in the background of me gagging)

 

[uconnfan68]

LSU has Williams, Johnson and Fulwiley. UConn does not have a big three. None of Williams, Shade or Blanca is at the level of Fulwiley. Who is UConn's third part of a big three?

Anyone of 8 candidates. Depends on who is shooting well.

 

[FanSince17]

Anyone of 8 candidates. Depends on who is shooting well.

I remember Fulwiley. She had a comfortable seat a couple down from Dawn. Hmmm She wasn't out there for much of the onslaught by UConn's "small lineup" in the championship game. Now she's a part of a "Big 3". Ugh

 

[Majic Hands]

Parity is collegiate basketball is a strawman discussion.

Athletes ability to transfer every year is in my opinion may create parity between the top 4-5 programs only and at the same time reduce teams ability to even be competitive because after a year or two it’s likely their best player will be transferring out.

This is just one of many idea that would make it better. 1 non penalty transfer and automatic non-appealable sitting out a year their after.

 

[Majic Hands]

I was under the impression we were talking individuals, not a team, and at this present moment. I can see Blanca developing and it is a pleasant thing to see. But, at this moment, there is no big individual three. Maybe, if she can continue to score as she did against USC, Shade could be the third person.

To me Ash is the player that breaks a teams heart. 1st 2nd 3rd option is contained and the ball hits her hands and splash or she flashes to the basket for a layup.

 

[jaundicedeye]

It's a basketball game. No one is instilling panic or fear. That's just ridiculous.

Agree. It's a silly topic and a silly headline.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Parity is collegiate basketball is a strawman discussion.

Athletes ability to transfer every year is in my opinion may create parity between the top 4-5 programs only and at the same time reduce teams ability to even be competitive because after a year or two it’s likely their best player will be transferring out.

This is just one of many idea that would make it better. 1 non penalty transfer and automatic non-appealable sitting out a year their after.

Has some appeal, but then we get into what if her coach leaves and red shirt injury and there may be others that tug at our hearts..

 

[browns]

To me Ash is the player that breaks a teams heart. 1st 2nd 3rd option is contained and the ball hits her hands and splash or she flashes to the basket for a layup.

She has to get her 3 pt.shooting up.She's only shooting .349 % which is average compared to last year when she shot .411% which was great

 

[hoophuskee]

I think sometimes we get off on tangents. Is it really an advantage to have a so called Big 3? What about a big 7 or big 8? In other words, all the key players on the floor confident and comfortable taking open shots with obviously our best players being Sarah and Azzi. I think Geno was just referring to last year's team having three legit stars and that logically they would take the bulk of the shots. Ugh- somebody today mentioned LSU as having a Big 3. (sound in the background of me gagging)

+1. Tony's post got nit-picked. Nit-picking is fine. But then it went off on its own tangent that didn't need to be. Just because last year's team had a defined Big 3 late, it doesn't mean that every team every year must have it.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Oh I don't know @hoophuskee , it's good to keep some illusions, some dreams.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

are you saying being fearful and panicked are the only ways to break a foe's will? if so, i disagree.

that may be preferred, even inevitable, in war, but is not needed in a basketball game. it is overkill there. fear and panic are not needed (and IMO despicable) to break a team's will in a playground game.

may be semantics to some. but i see it as a variance in outlook and attitude. i see one as dark, if not evil. i highly doubt geno et.al would encourage it.

I think you @PacoSwede are overlooking that your play may well break the other team's will, but have no moral necessity to put the third sting in with instructions to lay off. I want to say UConn broke two teams in the NCAA's: UCLA and South Carolina fear and panic no; just the edge the wind out of their sails.

 

[Bigboote]

She has to get her 3 pt.shooting up.She's only shooting .349 % which is average compared to last year when she shot .411% which was great

Since the first three games she’s shooting 0.451.

 

[Bills Fan]

Since the first three games she’s shooting 0.451.

You are so right and Ash's 10-15 ft shooting is also on the rise. Relying on small sample sizes is just silly. For example, SS's last few games 3 pt shooting. Heck, her most recent results show she has lost her touch completely from deep. Her USC game %'s (25% -1 of 4) make it clear she is no longer a NPOY candidate! Sarcasm intended.

 

[donalddoowop]

I think sometimes we get off on tangents. Is it really an advantage to have a so called Big 3? What about a big 7 or big 8? In other words, all the key players on the floor confident and comfortable taking open shots with obviously our best players being Sarah and Azzi. I think Geno was just referring to last year's team having three legit stars and that logically they would take the bulk of the shots. Ugh- somebody today mentioned LSU as having a Big 3. (sound in the background of me gagging)

I am the one who stated that LSU has a big three.