No problem with that being your opinion, however, I just think that most folks don't have a clue about strategy or game planning or what is going on with the team behind the scenes and therefore trying to outguess the coaches is just a vanity. Those folks, generally, prove a lack of understanding every time they say the things they do. It is really about the old saw better to be thought a fool and remain silent than to speak and remove all doubt. Could is usually better than should and simply saying I don't understand why Geno doesn't is probably best of all.
I don't think it,s crazy at all I think it makes a ton of sense with the lone exception that she may not be fast enough and you loose some rebounding and steals by putting her at the top of the key.
They are fast but can not handle the ball as well as the seasoned guards of the past.
Sorry I'm like Geno I'll only enjoy the ride if it leads to a championship for our team. And I don't think the seniors will enjoy a ride that doesn't include a championship! You play to WIN!!!!!!!
But it might be refreshing if they, actually, sought out the information. I gave a list of people who provide all sorts interesting insights and information and it only scratched the surface. I could have included VAMike, VAUConn, vtc, sakibomb, cardfan, easttexas, alex, cam, triduke, cferraro, HuskyNan, cohenzone, meyers and yourself and more as additional contributors who rarely give pretense to advising the staff as to what needs to be done to fix a team that just two weeks ago was being touted as competition for the title of best ever. Neither best nor broken accurately describes the team at this point. Sure everyone suggests a remedy once in awhile that's all and good, especially if they share some observable and learnable reasons for what they suggest. What I am speaking of are those who rarely post on the board except to state what must be done and usually aim it at the team and staff as if they were ignorant of the possibility of the problem.
I agree the rebounding especially defensive rebounds has been abysmal especially by Dolson who is not playing to her potential. the other problem is Stewie can't pass so instead of being in the High post where presumable she would be the greatest threat Dolson is stuck at high post which cuts down her effectiveness on the boards. And although Stef has an outside shot it is not as reliable as Stewie's and the range is not as great which allows the defenses to clog the middle.
Actually Dolson is right were she is normally in rebounding. She is never going to be a great rebounder. She doesn't have that innate ability like a Rodman (right place, right time, just instinctively knows where the ball is going). Nor is she quick or athletic and can get to the ball. She can box out and is tall and works hard.
And hopefully Breanna will be too!
And hopefully Breanna will be too!
Dolson may be on track for 900 but she is the tallest post UConn has had in a long time. She needs to be better! Or more precisely the team needs for her to be better! It is a poor commentary on her that Stokes who gets little playing time is a better rebounder than her. Remember When Cash was rebounding there were other players pulling down rebounds as well!!!!
Since none of us know what the coaching staff has asked of her, and what her instructions are in any game, I think it a presumptious to state "she needs to be better. & it's a poor commentary...blah blah blah".
No, she doesn't, what she needs to do is fulfill the staff' s expectations. She often redirects 3 to 4 rebounds a game to other players.
or screens out to give others rebounding opportunities.
Well Charles was 6-4 and that wasn't too long ago. Dolson's never going to be a Charles. She doesn't have the athletism. She is doing ok. Like I said, she's never going to be great at rebounding.
The players have all said that rebounding is high on coach A's list as it is the basis of the transition game and the easy shots that UConn is known for! As for BLAH, Blah, Blah, what makes your opinion any more valid than mine. The coach has said at numerous halftime interviews he was unhappy with the rebounding. Don't you pay attention to what he says during the game telecasts?????
Not lately she hasn't been a scorer she has been flat since the A&M game
She is a great passer but so are many other players ie. Kelly Farris and as great as it is to have a post that is a great passer she needs first and foremost to control the boards and score in the post!!!!!
I was not aware that you had any more of a direct line to the staff than any of us!!!! I doubt that the staff want her redirecting anything! If she can reach it to redirect than she should pull it in and pass on def board and shoot or reset on offensive board. That is what a Post player at final four level play is trained and expected to do!
Like I said- YOU have zero idea what the coaching staff has told her. All you know is a general statement which Geno has made regarding the team as a whole.
That is just silly. It's LOTS easier to tip a ball in a direction than to gain full control. It's pretty obvious by that comment, you have never actually played the game.
Which is why she was the high scorer in the Maryland game.
We don't need a direct line. I think it's safe to assume the players are doing what the staff wants them to do. All we have to do to analyze is see who doesn't get minutes. Those are the people who aren't doing what the coaches want done. Stef gets minutes.
Actually, it is a technique regularly used by UConn rebounders when they cannot reach the ball to grasp it. It only takes fingertips to redirect it. Dolson, Faris, KML, along with Maya in the past frequently did or do tip the ball out to teammates denying the opponent the rebound and keeping it alive. It is a technique practiced by teams in tip drills. Your awareness of basketball drills and skills seems limited if you think that rebounding is only about grabbing the ball. As was, also, noted Dolson often screens opponents off the boards allowing Faris and other players to sweep up the boards. These are standard team rebounding techniques that depend on united function of players. If you would like recommendations of drills teaching this I can recommend Pat Anderson's material.