I agree, the attacks on players is unnecessary. Too many " she didn't care"...or "..wasn't trying"... and so on. I am confident they all tried, and tried hard, to win. Yes, they got worn down being short of reserve guards, but to say they don't care, or didn't try is just wrong. We are a spoiled fan base.
It’s not that we (the fans) have a problem with the young players getting some (or a lot) of CW’s minutes, but rather imo that it’s hard for Geno to bench her. Geno is extremely loyal to his seniors and (I believe) is having a very hard time with this situation. Of course, with all the injuries to the guards, it’s really a moot point anyway. He has no one to put in for her!
Perhaps you could point out the “character attacks”? All I saw were referring to their play. I may have missed them but I believe I read the entire thread. I’m also unsure how going 0 for 5 (not to pick on E) has anything to do with “luck”? I doubt seriously that there is a single (trolls excluded) “Boneyard” member who thinks any one of our players (especially our seniors) lacks character or is anything but a decent, kind, and morally upright human being!
Nika too
Agree. UConn Bigs could do a much better job "selling" their fouls. They seem to be a bit out of control or falling backwards, which makes it harder for the refs to give them a call or a Plus-One. I dont mean they should turn into a European soccer team, but this goes back to their technique attacking the post.
While I don't like being too hypercritical (considering the circumstances of the team), I have to agree with your take. Piggybacking off your post, I also want to add -I don't think some of our expectations are unrealistic, farfetched or being spoiled as some have indicated on the forum. For certain players who have played for 4 years and have more or less seen a myriad of offensive and defensive sets over their tenure, played in two different conferences under a extremely detailed oriented system and coach - they've played a lot of basketball. Again not bashing anyone, but there has to be some level of advancement in one's game given these experiences. To see the floor and create shots for yourself or be able to make adjustments when needed without the coach having to tell you. GA has always made a point of involved senior leadership I surmise as a character and decision making development strategy. While I have appreciation for every effort from our more "experienced" players - sometimes, it is just what it is. As @tchall1 stated we will be less disappointed if we just accept that they just don't have "it". Yes we have a lot of talent, but talent takes you only so far there are other intangibles that some are missing and that is Just the facts. Just saying.
I, on the other hand, think that “if” a player is told/coached to do/not to do something over and over and over and ignores that instruction/coaching, over and over and over, it shows that that player does not care what the coach is saying! (The only other explanation is that the player is incapable of learning/following those instructions/coaching, and that is clearly out of the question)
The charge was on Caroline. Looked like a charge to me but maybe I missed where it took place.
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I understand what you're saying about Geno wanting to win the game, but comparably speaking, Liv got 5 points and 5 rebounds in nearly 30 minutes of playing time, and 3 fouls. I'm sorry but I feel Amari can equal this performance. I know she has her defensive lapses, but the Cards didn't really hurt us inside. I think Geno is going to be willing to give Amari more playing time very soon... Honestly, I think he's grown tired of seniors underperforming --the three of them played 105 collective minutes and scored all of 21 points...
When you can’t even pivot with the ball without being called for a foul when someone runs into you… not sure how any picks work anymore.
Self correct. Evina had a bad game. Inbounding the ball not good there, plays had CD cutting down the lane open, not once was she passed to.
I am assuming your reference to me saying the seniors lack “mental toughness” is the other comment you reference since you gave me a dislike on the post; which is fine by the way, I have no problem with that. But if that is what you are alluding to, in a sports context that is far from a character assassination and your referring to it as that I do have a problem with. My comment is about court play and has nothing to do with the character of any player. Some players are tougher in competition and adversity on the playing field than others and that is just a fact and has NOTHING to do with them as human beings.
the charge was on CD but Liv should have never passed it to her. She had two defenders to navigate so it was setting her up for failure on the pass.
I was in section 104, so the play was right in front of us. I too thought she was inside the circle, but they didn't show the replay on the big board. I guess they would have if the was inside.
Hubby commented that CD traveled before the charge, so who knows?
I believe it has nothing to do with character and more to do with confidence and ability.
When Azzi and Nika return, they and Amari need to play more and the seniors should play less.
He had Amari and Piath, both too inexperienced to put into a close game against a top team, and that was the extent of the bench yesterday
Yea...that call was atrocious. BUT, that's part of a larger narrative across WCBB...the flopping. Start accessing technicals and it will stop.
If you check the pinned “rules” thread on this board, those are exactly the rules. Unfortunately, after a loss or close game the critics, who have little appreciation for how difficult the game of basketball can be at this level, come out of the woodwork.
Agree 100%