Missou vs So Carolina & Arkansas vs Tenn- 1/21/19

[Plebe]

Holly reported in the presser that Meme Jackson hurt her ankle and will be day-to-day. That's a relief because it gave the impression it might've been a knee injury when it happened.

 

[LoTrader]

Didn't see the game, but it is a challenge to get a good shot with 3 seconds on the clock. Yesterday, Oregon State had 9 seconds to get off a shot to win over ASU in the 1st overtime, and, ended up with a terrible shot. Whether it is end of game, end of quarter, this seems a big challenge for a lot of teams. I'm hopeful OSU gets much better on these crucial end of " " plays.

 

[osceola48]

Back on the other game of this thread (remember? Mizzou vs. So Carolina?), check out the ESPN highlight.

Missouri vs. South Carolina - Game Summary - January 21, 2019 - ESPN

Gotta love the exuberance of the announcers for Cuevas-Moore's good save and good shot. I guess they didn't see that she slammed into the Mizzou player before getting the ball. A clear foul that wasn't called.

 

[msf22b]

Westbrook was really good during the comeback, but the game is not 1 against 5...hardly ever works (unless the player's name is DT)

OT: Nan, a few months ago I used the expression "Chinese Fire Drill" and was criticized (by a mod?) for using a semi-racial
slur...Is that expression back on the approved list?

Point of information: my wife is a Beijing lass. whom I met there working with the National Ballet and I still have close ties.
I'm hardly racist in viewpoint.

 

[Alydar]

Somehow, I'm actually afraid they are going to come out super fired-up and actually challenge ND. At least for a while.

At the very least, this is one game where they will not be expected to win, so they may feel less pressure in that way.

The last couple ND-Tenn games have been odd. 2 years ago, ND blew a 10-point 4th quarter lead at Tennesse. Last year, Tenn. blew a 10-point 4th quarter lead at ND.

The LV's were not much better 2 years ago when they benefited from a 4th period Irish collapse of mammoth proportions and beat an outstanding ND team. I'd guess Massey will make them about a 25 pt favorite. N Dame has had a few too many late game swoons over the last few years for a team as good as they are.

Tenn will start out full of energy and their ball pressure could force some turnovers but I think ND could out score them wearing eye patches.

 

[pvdoggy]

“Pat would have been proud how we fought tonight”

Seems like in previous years, Holly would look like she was going to cry during these post-game pressers after one of these losses, but she seems pretty OK, more composed this year. Maybe she is getting used to it.

 

[HuskyNan]

Westbrook was really good during the comeback, but the game is not 1 against 5...hardly ever works (unless the player's name is DT)

OT: Nan, a few months ago I used the expression "Chinese Fire Drill" and was criticized (by a mod?) for using a semi-racial
slur...Is that expression back on the approved list?

Point of information: my wife is a Beijing lass. whom I met there working with the National Ballet and I still have close ties.
I'm hardly racist in viewpoint.

I looked it up and it wasn’t me that chastised you, it was one other UConn fan who felt the phrase was insulting. I did a Google search and didn’t see a lot of references to it being an offensive phrase.

My interpretation is close to the Wiki definition:

"Chinese fire drill" is a slang term for a situation that is chaotic or confusing, possibly due to poor or misunderstood instructions. Wikipedia

 

[donalddoowop]

This is a UConn board. We're talking about Tennessee. If you can't stomach a little schadenfreude then this is not the place to be.

If I knew what schadenfreude means I might agree with you.

 

[01Neaggrad02]

Tennessee is now at 5 in a row. Their next game is #1 Notre Dame.... I have a feeling Tennessee will lose another again to go to 0-6 in their last 6 games. Thoughts?

 

[Vowelguy]

I looked it up and it wasn’t me that chastised you, it was one other UConn fan who felt the phrase was insulting. I did a Google search and didn’t see a lot of references to it being an offensive phrase.

My interpretation is close to the Wiki definition:

"Chinese fire drill" is a slang term for a situation that is chaotic or confusing, possibly due to poor or misunderstood instructions. Wikipedia

I wouldn't say it in a roomful of Asian Americans.

 

[bballnut90]

Cant say I'm upset with the result. Tennessee will very likely have 6 consecutive losses and hopefully the AD makes his move sooner than later. Westbrook and the Greens looked good....everyone else struggled. If they get a new coach and the players stay then Tennessee could by dynamite next year with Horston and Westbrook in the backcourt. If Holly stays she'll still find a way to tank the team.

Really glad Jackson didnt have an ACL, she is struggling but she works her butt off and you could hear her yell in pain when she went down. She's a good kid so I hope she isnt out for long.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Really? Dunno about that.

They have the players, they just do not have the TEAM! Whose fault is that?

 

[Plebe]

I just noticed that Charlie Creme posted his bracketology update earlier today. He has Tennessee as a #10 seed, basically a bubble team, and that was before the loss to Arkansas.

Bracketology with Charlie Creme

 

[Jmsdawg]

I just noticed that Charlie Creme posted his bracketology update earlier today. He has Tennessee as a #10 seed, basically a bubble team, and that was before the loss to Arkansas.

Bracketology with Charlie Creme

Given the brackets end up like this, which number 1 seed has the toughest road to the final four?

 

[JordyG]

For all the bad offensive coaching that Holly has shown throughout her tenure two things stand out from the end of this game. First, once again Holly draws up a play with 3.6 secs left that is either too simplistically easy for the defenders to cover or too incoherent for her players to run. Second, in a one point game that was close for the entire final period, Holly still had 3 TO's to use. What's more to say? I stand by my prediction. She's a goner.

 

[JavaMan]

If I knew what schadenfreude means I might agree with you.

Well, the German word's English counterpart is EPICARICACY; rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others. Both words are banned in our cave.

 

[Papa33]

Antonelli openly asking now, "Have the players quit on her?" referring to Holly.

Interesting take-- it's the players' fault! That's typical Antonelli.

 

[Bayareahusky]

I'm sure Holly and the Lady Vols were surprised that Arkansas didn't call a time out after Westbrook's Free throws gave the Lady Vols the lead with 10 seconds left. At the time the Lady Vols had only committed three team fouls. They should have fouled the Arkansas player once she crossed half court. Arkansas should never have gotten a shot off, before the Lady Vols committed a non-shooting foul. If they had, most likely Arkansas doesn't win the game.

Yes that is Coaching 101

 

[DefenseBB]

“Pat would have been proud how we fought tonight”

Ahh, the “young kids” card is played by Holly that they have lost close games. Never mind the teams they lost to were #35 Mizzou, #22 Kentucky, #68 Georgia, #113 Alabama, #59 Arkansas with a total of 8 player rated in the Hoopgurlz top 22-60 compared to their 7 players, 4 in top 20. Holly Warlick, Coach of the Lady Vols, the program where 5 Stars go to regress...

 

[WNBA 09]

Tennessee is now at 5 in a row. Their next game is #1 Notre Dame.... I have a feeling Tennessee will lose another again to go to 0-6 in their last 6 games. Thoughts?

1 thought 2 words 2 syllables #FYREEEHOLLY

 

[Bayareahusky]

“Pat would have been proud how we fought tonight”

Holly is a sad replication of redundant jibberish

"Pat would be proud of how we fought".... Really? I think she would be embarrassed....
"The kids are dialed in and playing hard I can't ask more from them".... or something like that....
Really Holly? You really don't expect more from them? They are the best high school players in the country and they are losing to run-of-the-mill players..... and you are not getting beat by effort ... you are getting beat because the other coaches and other team is outsmarting you
"We're not good enough right now" Why not Holly? This is your job
"My staff is killing it" Are you really proud of what your coaching staff is doing?
"They are playing hard they are giving us the opportunity to win".... you mean this is a great achievement....
remember you are playing Arkansas..... your record vs them is 30 and 3
Still not enough assists still too many turnovers.....
If Holly is happy with the effort and subsequent loss to Arkansas.... I wonder what her expectations are vs Notre Dame...

 

[Bayareahusky]

Ahh, the “young kids” card is played by Holly that they have lost close games. Never mind the teams they lost to were #35 Mizzou, #22 Kentucky, #68 Georgia, #113 Alabama, #59 Arkansas with a total of 8 player rated in the Hoopgurlz top 22-60 compared to their 7 players, 4 in top 20. Holly Warlick, Coach of the Lady Vols, the program where 5 Stars go to regress...

Call it Camp Holly

 

[Orangutan]

The LV's were not much better 2 years ago when they benefited from a 4th period Irish collapse of mammoth proportions and beat an outstanding ND team. I'd guess Massey will make them about a 25 pt favorite.

Exactly my fear. I just looked back at the box score from that game and at Tennessee's schedule that year. Tennessee entered that game 10-6 coming off a loss to Ole Miss. They would go on to lose to Auburn by 18 in their next game.

I do think they had much more talent then with Russell, DeShields, and Nared. As bad as Tennessee is right now, that year was even more indefensible.

The one thing that gives me a little more confidence this year is that I don't really think they have bigs that can handle Turner and Shepard. Russell never really performed to the level of her talent but she was at least decent. ND should dominate the paint this year.

Massey has ND as 20-point favorite as of today and that doesn't factor in the loss to Arkansas.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Call it Camp Holly

Is Lucy Van Pelt a counselor?

 

[WNBA 09]

Concentration camp holly!

 

[bballnut90]

Exactly my fear. I just looked back at the box score from that game and at Tennessee's schedule that year. Tennessee entered that game 10-6 coming off a loss to Ole Miss. They would go on to lose to Auburn by 18 in their next game.

I do think they had much more talent then with Russell, DeShields, and Nared. As bad as Tennessee is right now, that year was even more indefensible.

The one thing that gives me a little more confidence this year is that I don't really think they have bigs that can handle Turner and Shepard. Russell never really performed to the level of her talent but she was at least decent. ND should dominate the paint this year.

Massey has ND as 20-point favorite as of today and that doesn't factor in the loss to Arkansas.

In addition to Notre Dame, Tennessee that year beat 3 of the 4 Final Four teams including both teams that competed for the title. They also had a slew of horrible losses but they were a dangerous team when they played well. Much different from this year's squad who has 1 okay win against Texas, a bunch of wins against mediocre teams and is 1-5 against mid level SEC teams. Notre Dame has one of its best teams ever and is the #1 team in the country. Tennessee has the horses to keep it close, but I don't see any way this team ends up pulling it out.

 

[willtalk]

None of you seem to be able to comprehend Holly's cleaver strategy. These loses are all to acquire a higher position for next seasons draft. Oh wait??

 

[eebmg]

What do you have against grammar school coaches?

I agree. Grammar is important.

 

[HuskyNan]

I wouldn't say it in a roomful of Asian Americans.

This is a topic of which I obviously lack knowledge so going forward @msf22b @SECbbfan24 we will no longer use “Chinese fire drill” here on the Boneyard.

I apologize to anyone who has been offended. My ignorance about this topic allowed the phrase to be used here and I’m sorry.

@JS @Biff

 

[eebmg]

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Really glad Jackson didnt have an ACL, she is struggling but she works her butt off and you could hear her yell in pain when she went down. She's a good kid so I hope she isnt out for long.

I am glad to hear some good news about Jackson's knee. Any more details. Perhaps it is in Holly's presser but not everyone has the stomach to listen to it.