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[JoePgh]

Highlight of the game, particularly with Mabrey crumpled to the floor, wondering if someone got the license of the truck that just ran over her.

But, of course, that is not the way that Geno and CD want her to block shots. Keep that arm vertical, Olivia!

If she had made contact on that play with even the tip of Mabrey's fingernail, it would have been a foul and two free throws for Miss Marina.

 

[oldude]

But, of course, that is not the way that Geno and CD want her to block shots. Keep that arm vertical, Olivia!

If she had made contact on that play with even the tip of Mabrey's fingernail, it would have been a foul and two free throws for Miss Marina.

Of course you’re correct, but man oh man that was one serious, kick-ass shot block that turned the tide of the game imo.

I am reminded of a championship game in MBB many years ago between UCLA and Jacksonville. Jacksonville came in with two 7’+ twin towers, including 7’ 2” AA Artis Gilmore. UCLA had their own AA in 6’8” Sidney Wicks.

At that time, dunking a basketball was illegal in CBB. Legendary HC John Wooden instructed Wicks to block Gilmore’s 1st shot, even if it meant goal tending.

The first time Gilmore touched the ball he shot a baby hook in the lane from 5’. Wicks knocked the shot out to half court. Of course it was ruled goal tending, but for all intents the game was over as UCLA went on to win comfortably.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Highlight of the game, particularly with Mabrey crumpled to the floor, wondering if someone got the license of the truck that just ran over her.

Another highlight was when Meg got an offensive rebound and put it back up for a hoop, meanwhile shedding Mabrey like a cheap suit.

 

[ju6381]

I remember saying this in either late November or early December. Kid has a lot of talents that can't be taught and her ceiling is possibly as high as any post her age. This off-season is going to do so much for her physically and mentally. Go Huskies!!

 

[Gus Mahler]

You tell me .. the proof is in the pudding, n'est-ce pas?

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And she had made quite a few opposition shooters eat the ball lately.

 

[Gus Mahler]

So should we dispell the notion that has repeated over and over around here that if you don't practice well, you don't play?

Necessity is the nuller of intention.