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I remember in the offseason ppl said that Uconn should target Abby Myers, can see why after this game.
Aubrey was also a turnover machine, her lack of team offense contributed to bad passes from teammates. I am sorry in between some good defensive plays she gets lost. For example Diamond Miller's 3 at the end of the game she had her, miller had the ball, went to another player for some reason. She was benched and called out by Geno a few times. Early in the game when UConn had a 10-0 run with the ball she turned it over for sure twice resulting in Maryland baskets and they got back in the game. A couple again in key moments late when UCONN was coming back.But the magnificent seven were victorious. I agree that we had no business hanging with Maryland. I disagree with you about the killer A's ( except for Edwards ). Aubrey went into her " I do not dare shoot mental shell" again, and every time she hesitated, she missed. So she just played the lay-up game. And she is not a good ball handler when she puts it on the floor. If we had the Aubrey who showed up against Princeton, we might have stolen this one. As for Patterson, she did well but she is not yet showing a game "necessary to defend." She still has not taken a shot beyond a lay-in or put back. So Maryland just plants someone in the paint and they fight each other. I think Ines is not physically ready to handle more than a quarter's worth of game. She did well in the first quarter. Then, she lost both steam and confidence. Did someone tell her, "don't ever shoot the ball?" They didn't even need to defend her, knowing she was looking for a passing option. I give her credit, nonetheless. No one expected her to ever be on the court if we had less than a 40 point lead. Caroline woke up a bit, but she was awful in ball security. She threw the ball away two times in the first two minutes. And
the " back court " pass to Edwards was what an eight grader might do. I agree about patience. We might as well just enjoy the Xmas holidays and look in on the Lady huskies again near the end of January. With luck ( of which this team has had little to none ), we might have a competitive team again. I need DeBerry to sink one of those outside shots. She needs the confidence.
Aubrey and Caroline were forced to play guard because everyone but Ines and Lou were unavailable. When Lou went out with foul trouble, a couple of forwards became guards. It wasn’t pretty.Aubrey was also a turnover machine, her lack of team offense contributed to bad passes from teammates. I am sorry in between some good defensive plays she gets lost. For example Diamond Miller's 3 at the end of the game she had her, miller had the ball, went to another player for some reason. She was benched and called out by Geno a few times. Early in the game when UConn had a 10-0 run with the ball she turned it over for sure twice resulting in Maryland baskets and they got back in the game. A couple again in key moments late when UCONN was coming back.
Now now Nan, you know logic and common sense isn’t allowed here on the Boneyard.Aubrey and Caroline were forced to play guard because everyone but Ines and Lou were unavailable. When Lou went out with foul trouble, a couple of forwards became guards. It wasn’t pretty.
Yes. My point, which I think was misunderstood by some others, is the intensity that Edwards and Lou (given the injury) are now having to play at in games against tough opponents is not sustainable."too many minutes for too many players"
Then i was incorrect on the rule i would have to see the play again to see if it was the right call thanksI did not review the play yet but you do not need to touch the frontcourt with the second foot to be in the frontcourt. You only need to be in contact with the frontcourt and no longer touching the backcourt.
On edit: I just reviewed the play and it seems clear she received the ball before her foot established herself into the front court so the call was correct.
Oh but, but, but what about the rest of the stat story? No attack here, we were 3 for 10 on threes 30% and they were 12 for 30 for 40%, throw in the turnovers us 21 them 5. Stats tell a amount but not the whole story.Hard to lose when you are +23 on the boards and out-shoot the other team 54% to 42%.
With all due respect you are comparing armadillos to rabbits. Would like to hear more of your injury and the position played. I have seen a lot of football players in casts and bandaged up with a hand the size of a boxing glove. I doubt you were a QB or receiver or any position that would handle the ball.Kudos to the 7 that played their hearts and butts off. Still can’t believe Dorka still can’t play. One year in high school I played football with a broken finger and two taped together. The following year I played with a broken thumb after three weeks with a splint. She’s been out close to six weeks already.
Yes and jump balls are meant for when two opponents have position of the ball at the same time. So often they are called so as not to have to call a foul on a defensive player mauling the ball handler.The ironic part of today's erratic officiating is that you can't blame the head of officials. She assigned two final four refs & and a WNBA ref, but they called the game like an inexperienced team with makeup calls & inconsistent whistles.
With all due respect we see this so much here. Folks ask questions without reading the thread where it has been answered multiple times. But with all Christmas spirit and kindness simply scroll up 7 posts and Nan has your answer there. That among others.So, I still like to know, maybe from someone who created the rule, why Paige and Ice are not to be mentioned when talking about injured players. Hopefully someone will respond.
I think the possible confusion is that there is a "difference" in establishing front court presence when dribbling the ball. See the difference in the rule between part a and part c. When dribbling both the ball and both feet have to touch the frontcourt.Then i was incorrect on the rule i would have to see the play again to see if it was the right call thanks
Not a good example- the Miller 3- of a defensive mistake by her, in my opinion. She was forced to choose between 2 shooters, whoever she left unguarded would have had as equally a good shot. If she had guarded Miller, then the other player would have had the shot.Aubrey was also a turnover machine, her lack of team offense contributed to bad passes from teammates. I am sorry in between some good defensive plays she gets lost. For example Diamond Miller's 3 at the end of the game she had her, miller had the ball, went to another player for some reason. She was benched and called out by Geno a few times. Early in the game when UConn had a 10-0 run with the ball she turned it over for sure twice resulting in Maryland baskets and they got back in the game. A couple again in key moments late when UCONN was coming back.
Huh? UCONN won the boards 46-24. Even the MD coach mentieend she got crushed inside.I was at the game. What did I see? Maryland was cold the first quarter, but it just felt to me like the Huskies were overmatched physically.
Why do you think his philosophy is flawed? He's won 11 titles and many consecutive Final Fours with his philosophy. What makes you think giving those 2 more minutes will translate into more victories? What's the magic number of minutes that will guarantee championships every year? You know that the extra minutes now won't detract from giving the core players better in addition to you know that Ines and DeBerry will undoubtedly produce in FF’s as an example?Inez and DeBerry: These minutes will not help them unless they get some real playing time .. 2 minutes in the first half, and more second half time in 30 - 40 point blowouts. They could have played more in the previous games this year and would have been more prepared for this.
If they have to wait for another disaster then they will not be ready again. That is the only problem I have with Geno. Making the earn playing time hurt us today. If they are good enough to be offered a scholarship they should play a little, esp when we are winning a game by 30. Two minutes in garbage time is not enough to get them ready.
The original Magnificent Seven was in 1960, long before Chris Pratt was even born.Yes, the original Magnificent Seven were victorious against overwhelming odds. But only Chris, Vin & Chico survived. The other 4 died.
She ran into three people during the game. I'm starting to think there is an issue.Edwards has not taken out a single player. Her involvement is purely coincidental and was only because opposing players were playing aggressively and Aaliyah was doing what she was supposed to be doing—trying to make a basketball play.
Nan, this was one of the most level headed, balanced comments I have read in many years.THIS THIS THIS!
Ines was valiant but inexperienced. Nika was sorely missed today
The character named Chris, not the actorThe original Magnificent Seven was in 1960, long before Chris Pratt was even born.
You can buddy splint fingers together, however when it's a broken thumb, that's a whole different ballgame. Less stability in your grip, and nothing to splint it to to give it support. got back into playing while recovering from a broken thumb and that had mixed results.
Caroline played well for about half the game but struggled, particularly in the 4th quarter. Suspect that playing the entire game was a factor.Only saw Q4. How did Bettencourt do? I see that Ayanna had 10 point, she is really coming along. AE reaching AA status.
Still appears that Caroline is not right physically. I hope she will be ok.