Maryland may be for Real

[msf22b]

Wins by 41 over 23-ranks Arizona State.

 

[noirwestern]

They're the one team I worry about and not just over scoreboard. The goon style of ball they play is bad enough when the men do it but to see women banging away at is a step or a lot of steps in the wrong direction.

 

[triaddukefan]

Arizona State is probably overrated

 

[TerpWomenFan]

We press because we have athletes. But our style of playing isn't goon style (like Louisville used to play). The Louisville game will be the key game of the early season for Maryland. There will be lots of talent on the floor that night.

 

[rugbymate]

Brionna Jones is the real deal...not sure we can stop her unless Nat can stay focused and out of foul trouble...of all the contenders for the NC, MD may be the most overlooked

 

[johnnyc]

Brenda can coach.

 

[JordyG]

ASU has been overrated since last year. As for "Goon Ball:, well, it seems to work for Mississippi State, and the majority of SEC teams. That it's non-creative and antiquated hasn't stopped the NCAA from seeding so many of these teams every year. Just in time for their annual exodus from The Dances as the more motion oriented, better shooting teams take them out.

 

[donalddoowop]

Arizona State is probably overrated

They are.

 

[stwainfan]

Impressive win by Maryland.

 

[SCGamecock]

Brionna Jones is the real deal...not sure we can stop her unless Nat can stay focused and out of foul trouble...of all the contenders for the NC, MD may be the most overlooked

I agree with this. Nobody is talking about Maryland but they have a good team. Jones and Walker-Kimbrough are 1st team All-American caliber and they have good players around them... don't sleep on the Terps.

 

[Vowelguy]

But but but I thought their weak opening schedule meant they were doomed to failure?

 

[noirwestern]

But but but I thought their weak opening schedule meant they were doomed to failure?

Odd. This may be the first time I've ever nodded my head in agreement with one of your posts.

 

[Plebe]

I also think that Arizona State is not a top-25 team, but still, this is an impressive performance. The score after 2 quarters was 47-13. Maryland treated ASU like one of those D-II scrub exhibition teams.

Will be very interesting when Ms. Frese takes her team to visit her former assistant, Mr. Walz, in six days.

 

[JordyG]

But but but I thought their weak opening schedule meant they were doomed to failure?

It does. Clearly time will tell, but Baylor by testing their young players ON THE ROAD early will pay dividends in March. My respect for Mulkey went up 2 notches. No one has EVER denied Maryland's talent. No one has ever questioned Frese ability to recruit. But as Jones said after losing to The UConn, "This was a learning experience...it woke up a lot of our younger player who are still acting young." Wake up calls in the quarters is too late.

 

[Gus Mahler]

ASU has been overrated since last year. As for "Goon Ball:, well, it seems to work for Mississippi State, and the majority of SEC teams. That it's non-creative and antiquated hasn't stopped the NCAA from seeding so many of these teams every year. Just in time for their annual exodus from The Dances as the more motion oriented, better shooting teams take them out.

Sounds like they could use Courtney . . .

 

[JordyG]

Sounds like they could use Courtney . . .

Seeing Sadie's success out west I can't wait to watch Courtney and De'janae take off. Makes a body feel good.

 

[triaddukefan]

Sounds like they could use Courtney . . .

From the sounds of the game .... they could have used Courtney Paris, Courtney Williams (both of them), Courtney Lee (NY Knicks) .....

 

[bizarro aj]

Their tied with unranked Washington st. at the half 34-34 so how real can they be?

 

[donalddoowop]

They seem to play well and look very strong during the season. They faded near the end last season. However, they have a lot of talent and I believe they will be a tough team for UCONN to beat this season.

 

[chuck.r]

Their tied with unranked Washington st. at the half 34-34 so how real can they be?

As I noted in another Maryland thread, I suspect all the close back-and-forth scoring today is a result, in part, of all the back-to-back games these teams are engaged in with these holiday jamboree/tournament schedules. The teams with the stamina, and the deeper benches, are pulling away at the end.

 

[bizarro aj]

As I noted in another Maryland thread, I suspect all the close back-and-forth scoring today is a result, in part, of all the back-to-back games these teams are engaged in with these holiday jamboree/tournament schedules. The teams with the stamina, and the deeper benches, are pulling away at the end.

Don't let the final score fool you Maryland scored the last 7 points from the foul line as WS was forced to foul at the end. They better get a lot better if they want to beat uconn.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

We press because we have athletes. But our style of playing isn't goon style (like Louisville used to play). The Louisville game will be the key game of the early season for Maryland. There will be lots of talent on the floor that night.

I'm sure Jeff Walz will bring it back out, when necessary. Maybe on Sunday against my Gamecocks.

 

[JordyG]

I'm sure Jeff Walz will bring it back out, when necessary. Maybe on Sunday against my Gamecocks.

Kinda tough to play bruteball when you're using 4 guards the majority of the time. The last few years Walz hasn't played a low post style. I think this game will be a wake up call for both teams.

 

[uconnell]

I'm sure Jeff Walz will bring it back out, when necessary. Maybe on Sunday against my Gamecocks.

I sincerely hope not. I lost all respect for Walz during that Baylor game. That was not basketball.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Kinda tough to play bruteball when you're using 4 guards the majority of the time. The last few years Walz hasn't played a low post style. I think this game will be a wake up call for both teams.

For one, anyway.