Larrier: Jalen and I feel lethargic at the start of games

[LIuconn]

What will Larrier do on the second leg of a back to back in the NBA?

Gotta find the motivation all the time at his level

 

[superjohn]

Was sitting behind Jalen’s family at the game. Several times during the game they weren’t please with his body language

What did Jalen's family say for you to say this?

 

[KodiacKemba]

It was good to see a Kwintin Williams sighting lol.. I really wanted to see him in an actual game that counted. Diarra has to be smarter 2 fouls when u just came into the game never good. Alterique has to know his limitations, plenty times he could’ve laid the ball up either left or right but instead made the simple shot tougher. Jalen shots was good just didn’t go down. Vital played good after Ollie pulled him for bad shot selection.

 

[tcf15]

 

[krinklecut]

Let's maybe stop with this. People are saying "it's fine to compliment her women like being complimented!" She's not here to hear the compliment. She's a reporter trying to do her job. This is a thread about a basketball game. I'm tired of seeing her come up in every thread. .

Last time I said something like this some dude called me a white knight. That's stupid.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Let's maybe stop with this. People are saying "it's fine to compliment her women like being complimented!" She's not here to hear the compliment. She's a reporter trying to do her job. This is a thread about a basketball game. I'm tired of seeing her come up in every thread. .

Last time I said something like this some dude called me a white knight. That's stupid.

I’m typically quick to call someone out for what you’re trying to say but this board is definitely getting creepy with the obsession with Taylor Rooks. Yes she is an attractive young women talking about UConn basketball and that’s cool but this is going a bit too far. The guy who posted grainy zoomed in cell phone pictures of her after last game? That was uncomfortable. I’m sure if she read this board she wouldn’t go “wow thanks guys!”

 

[krinklecut]

I’m typically quick to call someone out for what you’re trying to say but this board is definitely getting creepy with the obsession with Taylor Rooks. Yes she is an attractive young women talking about UConn basketball and that’s cool but this is going a bit too far. The guy who posted grainy zoomed in cell phone pictures of her after last game? That was uncomfortable. I’m sure if she read this board she wouldn’t go “wow thanks guys!”

This. A compliment is "hey Taylor, you look good today!" A compliment isn't posting pictures of a woman doing her job to a community that is about something completely different, made up of mostly men.

 

[joober jones]

Have Taylor Rooks whisper sweet nothings into their ears before the game.

Or have her in a volleyball uniform.

 

[tcf15]

And right on cue...

 

[housekeys]

Back on topic: At least TL is aware of this "blemish" of his and understands he needs to rectify the situation.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Back on topic: At least TL is aware of this "blemish" of his and understands he needs to rectify the situation.

I agree with what another poster said about him saying this too deflect negativity from AG having bad starts.

 

[Chief00]

I agree with what another poster said about him saying this too deflect negativity from AG having bad starts.

You are over complicating this - team not individual needs to be the default. We start games with one, two or three guys touching the ball per a possession too often.

 

[Penfield]

Hope there aren't any Tryptophan related issues on Thursday

 

[krinklecut]

Probably should not say this in today’s environment - but Taylor Rooks looks amazing!

You mean the environment where women are finally speaking up about sexual abuse? Damn millennials right chief?

 

[David 76]

Am I the only one concerned about TL's attitude?
He got on DO twice in the previous game, pouted after he was called for a foul and too often acts like he is playing alone, once he has the ball in his hands.
World of talent,but attitude concerns me.

 

[UConnSwag11]

You mean the environment where women are finally speaking up about sexual abuse? Damn millennials right chief?

Could you move on? There’s a difference between Weinstein and people on a message board saying she looks good. Most of us here are in agreement that it’s creepy. You keep talking about it and it’s keeping it going

 

[UConnSwag11]

Am I the only one concerned about TL's attitude?
He got on DO twice in the previous game, pouted after he was called for a foul and too often acts like he is playing alone, once he has the ball in his hands.
World of talent,but attitude concerns me.

He looks careless dribbling. Have we seen someone on the team take control and be the alpha?

 

[8893]

The statement was to take heat off Rique. The slow start imo is Gilbert still not up to par.

I agree with what another poster said about him saying this too deflect negativity from AG having bad starts.

Huh? You guys think Larrier told Rooks that he and Jalen feel lethargic in the first ten minutes because they are covering for Gilbert?

Not sure how you reach that conclusion. Whatever Gilbert's issues may be, I don't think his attitude or energy are problems.

Can't say the same about Terry and Jalen.

 

[huskiesnyc]

Ollie called his first timeout at the 15:11 mark. Where’s his sense of urgency?

 

[RichZ]

Jalen needs to get a fire up his a**. Celebrating that 3 late in the game and after the game with Vital, doesn't he know he actually didn't play well, should be a bit more humble to me.

I viewed it as him celebrating that he had finally made a couple threes, because his 3 point shot has been seriously off until the 2nd half last night.

 

[mauconnfan]

Am I the only one concerned about TL's attitude?
He got on DO twice in the previous game, pouted after he was called for a foul and too often acts like he is playing alone, once he has the ball in his hands.
World of talent,but attitude concerns me.

I know he needs to work harder to be an impact rebounder, was beaten twice on the weak side by a guy he was making no contact with for a rebound. He was in position but the other guy wanted the ball more and was more physical. That needs to end if he wants to be the player he wants to be and can be.

 

[Brochacho]

The newcomers have no problem bringing energy. Sack up or take a seat. Never seen a UConn player quote that made me think "wow, what a loser," but wow, what a loser.

 

[ZenConn]

No worries. They just need some wings from 7-11.

 

[ctchamps]

Huh? You guys think Larrier told Rooks that he and Jalen feel lethargic in the first ten minutes because they are covering for Gilbert?

Not sure how you reach that conclusion. Whatever Gilbert's issues may be, I don't think his attitude or energy are problems.

Can't say the same about Terry and Jalen.

Quite simple really. All you need to do is go to one of the game threads and see how fans are skewering Alterique. It's natural for older players to take younger players under their wing or to shield them from the insane negativity that fans throw at players. With Terry's comments the blame goes towards the upperclassman who are more familiar with the idiocy of fans. Need proof. This thread proves it.

There is a difference of opinion with regards to Jalen's energy the first ten minutes. I'm amongst a group who feels that Jalen, if anything, was too excited the first ten minutes which caused him to take and miss shots he might have made if he was more settled. And in the above video which tcf posted in this thread you can here Tim Welsh's commentary over this issue. It's an overwhelming endorsement given Tim's proclivity to just take the overall play based on the last play a player makes.

 

[mauconnfan]

What amazes me is how anyone heard anything that Taylor Rooks even said.

 

[8893]

Quite simple really. All you need to do is go to one of the game threads and see how fans are skewering Alterique. It's natural for older players to take younger players under their wing or to shield them from the insane negativity that fans throw at players. With Terry's comments the blame goes towards the upperclassman who are more familiar with the idiocy of fans. Need proof. This thread proves it.

There is a difference of opinion with regards to Jalen's energy the first ten minutes. I'm amongst a group who feels that Jalen, if anything, was too excited the first ten minutes which caused him to take and miss shots he might have made if he was more settled. And in the above video which tcf posted in this thread you can here Tim Welsh's commentary over this issue. It's an overwhelming endorsement given Tim's proclivity to just take the overall play based on the last play a player makes.

I disagree and find it hard to believe that Terry said what he said because he and Jalen are trying to protect Alterique from criticism on this message board.

I think it's more likely that kids are idiots and say stupid things sometimes.

 

[dennismenace]

Have Taylor Rooks whisper sweet nothings into their ears before the game.

She certainly seems to have worked her way into the hearts of the Boneyard.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Shield Gilbert from what? He’s played very well. The only thing he’s doing wrong it driving into the lab and turning it over. Other than that he’s done well

 

[Palatine]

Gilbert missed 3 - 4 foul shots in the first couple of minutes. Making those free ones would have made the start look a little better.

 

[ctchamps]

I disagree and find it hard to believe that Terry said what he said because he and Jalen are trying to protect Alterique from criticism on this message board.

I think it's more likely that kids are idiots and say stupid things sometimes.

Perhaps. But it gained legs by the fans in this forum. So are the fans idiots as well for parsing everything idiotic kids say?

Never said this message board was his rational for the statement. I used this thread as an example of how fans react to players and their play. But don't let me stop you from twisting my statement.