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Gus Mahler said:
Two thoughts. Regarding Crystal Dangerfield: Not sure I've ever seen a young point guard move so well without the ball.

Regarding Nat: Great job of going toe to toe with the Baylor Bigs and not picking up wasteful fouls.
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Meg Culmo said it best on the post-game show that you can see Crystal Dangerfield taking over this team and it just happens organically. I think that is what you saw tonight and the more she plays the more that will be true.
 
At the press conference, Geno was asked to compare Crystal to Mo. He gave a beautiful answer, to wit: Crystal is ahead of Mo after two games, but Crystal has a long, long way to go to catch up to where Mo ended up.

But considering the big game pressure, it really boggles the mind how well Crystal played. She'll have her down games, too, but her potential to take over a game is always there.
 
Gus Mahler said:
Two thoughts. Regarding Crystal Dangerfield: Not sure I've ever seen a young point guard move so well without the ball.

Regarding Nat: Great job of going toe to toe with the Baylor Bigs and not picking up wasteful fouls.
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Could not agree more. Butler did a wonderful job o the second straight game. She is giving UCOnn solid minutes when they needed it most -- when other players are ion foul trouble.
 
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Post players who are the #1 Recruit in the country seem to have a harder time adjusting to the College Game then Wings and Guards. Lauren Cox is a good player who I would have love to see at UConn. She stayed close to home, but from a playing and development perspective should have chosen UConn or ND.
 
huskeynut said:
Four players in double digit scoring. Pheesa with a double - double.

Very good help defense on Baylor's bigs.

We're in better condition than Baylor.

And finally - we have Crystal Dangerfield and you don't!
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I have to agree that conditioning contributed to pulling away late after the score had been tied. I think Baylor thought they were reading themselves to close this out, and UConn just shifted into a higher gear ( that and Collier was re-inserted, or maybe her presence was spark). The most mystifying aspect of tonight was the almost total absence of Nina Davis' number getting called. I started wondering if she had been injured prior to or early on in the game.
 
As far as Cox goes, even in USA basketball games she could look very dominant against shorter teams, and more ordinary against tall teams.

She's got the potential for greatness, but I just think she's one of the players that will take a bit of time to figure it out at this level. Get comfortable in her own skin, comfortable with what she can do, etc.
 
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Wbbfan1 said:
Post players who are the #1 Recruit in the country seem to have a harder time adjusting to the College Game then Wings and Guards. Lauren Cox is a good player who I would have love to see at UConn. She stayed close to home, but from a playing and development perspective should have chosen UConn or ND.
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Right you are.............why a 6'4" post player wanted to join a team that already featured 6'7", 6'4" and 6'3" post players didn't make a whole lot of sense..............if she needed to stay in Texas she should have gone to UTexas
 
To Think both the Summitt and Lady Vol Nation posters (majority ) said Lady Vols weren't interested in Crystal and they already had their PG that was more talented. Probably won't be saying that in the future.
 
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It started with Coach Geno, he came out with his tie, and no-nonsense attitude. Crystal showed why she was the number 1 recruit, she played with so much heart and passion. Napheesa was a blocking and rebounding monster. Did you see her stuff K. Brown ? :). Poor Baylor, they didn't know what hit them. Baylor bigs had a rough night, and Nina; Lauren and Natalie didn't score. Oh well, I guess Kim won't be making that call next season.
 
easttexastrash said:
My final thought on the game, because I am about to forget it ever happened: why did Mulkey not keep avoiding UCONN?
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The answer is in two parts.

1. Mulkey picked up courage after Stewart, Mo Jeff and Tuck left.

2. After watching sophomore post Kalani Brown record a monster double-double with a career-high 25 points and 19 rebounds, Mulkey shrugged and said that's exactly what she expects. "Quite frankly, I've got a lot of post players I can choose from".


This was Lauren Cox's first National Championship banner hoisting ceremony.
 
I think you are correct in their position. However, I don't think TN was ever in the cards for Crystal Dangerfield. She just wanted to play for UCONN.
 
Wbbfan1 said:
To Think both the Summitt and Lady Vol Nation posters (majority ) said Lady Vols weren't interested in Crystal and they already had their PG that was more talented. Probably won't be saying that in the future.
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I kept tab on Vol Nation and found this gem:

If Baylor doesn't take care of business in the 4Q, I fear there is no hope this season.
 
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There is no longer a "core 4" is there? Now there's a core 7: the 5 starters, plus Crystal and Natalie. Each one of them has had her moment; each one could have a break out game. But Geno is also great about throwing the other 2 freshmen in at key times, given them experience under pressure as well. A truly organic team is forming here....
 
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Wbbfan1 said:
To Think both the Summitt and Lady Vol Nation posters (majority ) said Lady Vols weren't interested in Crystal and they already had their PG that was more talented. Probably won't be saying that in the future.
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This is far from the truth
 
bags27 said:
There is no longer a "core 4" is there? Now there's a core 7: the 5 starters, plus Crystal and Natalie. Each one of them has had her moment; each on could have a break out game. But Geno is also great about throwing the other 2 freshmen in at key times, given them experience under pressure as well. A truly organic team is forming here....
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Geno threw them all in towards the end of the second quarter. Nothing like gettin the starting 5 extra rest.
 
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