ND vs FS

[Orangutan]

Well, not exactly pretty but seeing this out without Turner or Westbeld. Hope Westbeld's ankle is ok. Looks like she tripped over someone and turned it.

 

[mhshuskies]

"Lindsay Allen is the best point guard in the country" She gets the DA award for that one.

 

[EricLA]

FSU played a tough 2nd half but again, without Turner and Westbeld - talk about a mostly guard lineup. Looks like Maybrey and Ogunbowale are really coming into their own - and against good competition. Add in the kid who was injured this year (Patberg?) and the crew coming in next year and ND should remain right at the very top (IMHO along with Baylor, UCONN, Texas and possibly SC and L'ville)...

 

[bags27]

Is Muffet really saying that Lindsay Allen is the best point guard in the country and that Breanna Turner is the best player in the country?
I'm big on coaches supporting their players, but I sense there's some underlying anger there. And after Geno gave her that birthday present!

 

[mhshuskies]

If this is the second best team in the country an eleventh NC shouldn't be too tough.

 

[Orangutan]

Is Muffet really saying that Lindsay Allen is the best point guard in the country and that Breanna Turner is the best player in the country?
I'm big on coaches supporting their players, but I sense there's some underlying anger there. And after Geno gave her that birthday present!

Even I roll my eyes at that stuff. I wouldn't take it seriously.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Is Muffet really saying that Lindsay Allen is the best point guard in the country and that Breanna Turner is the best player in the country?
I'm big on coaches supporting their players, but I sense there's some underlying anger there. And after Geno gave her that birthday present!

I heard that. Really, Muffet? Seriously?

 

[bags27]

If this is the second best team in the country an eleventh NC shouldn't be too tough.

I don't think you can make comparisons when they play other teams. Last time they met it was pretty competitive at Storrs, ND didn't have Turner (okay, okay, right: so they got better guard play). I do think UConn has improved more since (Gabby, Napheesa, and esp. Lou), but the NC will be played in Indianapolis. Right now, I wouldn't give an Irish fan more than 8 points on the bet.

 

[bags27]

I heard that. Really, Muffet? Seriously?

I don't want to start the fight so early (sure, I do!), but it kind of reminds me of Muffet's amazing outburst before the 2014 NC, when she just went off (okay, Geno did bait her brilliantly with that tweet). These claims are so nuts that it makes me wonder whether this doesn't reveal that slight separation between Muffet and Geno: that Geno is far the better psychologist.

 

[bags27]

we're talking about this in the ND vs FS thread. maybe combine?

 

[Boreifs]

If she said that about someone who was not on her team, it would be a stupid quote. Anytime a coach compliments her own player when talking to the media, it is anything but stupid.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Well, you can't take that literally. Lindsay is good to very good. Moriah is a cut above everyone else.

 

[bags27]

Well, you can't take that literally. Lindsay is good to very good. Moriah is a cut above everyone else.

I disagree with this very reasonable assessment. I think it makes Muffet look silly. All she has to say is that Lindsay is among the best point guards, and that Breanna is among the best players.....Making those absolute statements against the national consensus is feisty and pugnacious almost for its own sake, which is precisely how Geno likes to bate her (his sly tweet before the 14 NC game that through her into a deep spin).

 

[ThisJustIn]

Looks like she managed to bait you....

 

[Kaizen]

If she said that about someone who was not on her team, it would be a stupid quote. Anytime a coach compliments her own player when talking to the media, it is anything but stupid.

Yes and No.
If she says Allen is good, great, excellent point guard. This is yes.
If she says Allen is the best point guard in the country. That is stupid.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I disagree with this very reasonable assessment. I think it makes Muffet look silly. All she has to say is that Lindsay is among the best point guards, and that Breanna is among the best players.....Making those absolute statements against the national consensus is feisty and pugnacious almost for its own sake, which is precisely how Geno likes to bate her (his sly tweet before the 14 NC game that through her into a deep spin).

She's talking up her players, which is reasonable. But if she really thinks that, she IS delusional. I think that Muffet gets pissy about UConn. I agree that the statement is silly. I'm not sure that Lindsay Allen is a top-5 PG.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Yes and No.
If she says Allen is good, great, excellent point guard. This is yes.
If she says Allen is the best point guard in the country. That is stupid.

It's like if I said the sky was green. I could say it, and I might even really believe it, but everyone else on the planet knows that it's not true.

 

[Huskie78]

Is Muffet really saying that Lindsay Allen is the best point guard in the country and that Breanna Turner is the best player in the country?
I'm big on coaches supporting their players, but I sense there's some underlying anger there. And after Geno gave her that birthday present!

I won't repeat here what I yelled at my tv when I heard that nonsense!

 

[Hope]

Okay, my head has finally stopped spinning. Can Muffet say she has "the best player (Brianna Turner) in the country on the blocks" with some veracity because Stewie is not really a post player? I do see some wiggle room here.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Indianapolis again? Seems like the final four is there every few years. What's so great about Indianapolis in early April? Or any time of year for that matter?

 

[Vowelguy]

 

[Orangutan]

Indianapolis again? Seems like the final four is there every few years. What's so great about Indianapolis in early April? Or any time of year for that matter?

Great amateur sports city. Lots of convention space and hotels. Compact downtown.

 

[sarals24]

Well Muffet can take Allen and Turner, I'll take Mo and Stewie, and we'll play two on two to 10. I might even spot her a few points.

 

[Uhuru]

I have no problem with the ND coach hyping her own players. She might even believe it.

She does seem to get a little tense as the tournament approaches. But, she'll be fine after she picks up her annual participation trophy at the final four.

 

[uconnfan68]

Indianapolis again? Seems like the final four is there every few years. What's so great about Indianapolis in early April? Or any time of year for that matter?

Near enough for ND to bring their refs.