Providence Post-Game Thread

[CocoHusky]

Not a fair comparison with mostly clips of DT pro ball. We don't know about the future, and Paige may never become as good as Diana, but she is certainly as good if not better as a "freshman" (played only a few games as a soph then injured)

The first 14 seconds of the video are what you need to pay attention to. It you are going to talk about DT as a UCONN passer there has never been a better pass that one in the History of UCONN WBB. Paige is a brilliant passer but let's not get it twisted, DT was equally brilliant if not better.

 

[eggfit]

That long full-court pass from Paige to Christyn was one of the most beautiful plays I've ever seen in all of sports.

 

[eyeroll]

You might want to watch the 2003 Final Four game vs Texas. Diana had some great passes including one amazing pass to Willnett from half court that she shot from the hip. It was incredible.

Uconn fans have been very lucky to see such amazingly talented players through the years

There was another pass that is etched in my mind, although I can't remember who she passed it to. It happened in the lane and DT caught the pass and flung it over her head behind her (no look) to someone under the basket. It was still, to this day, the most amazing pass I've seen. Paige is amazing, but I'd still put her on par with Taurasi from a passing perspective - they are both top notch.

EDIT: It's exactly what CoCoHusky posted in that video, right in the beginning.

 

[eebmg]

That long full-court pass from Paige to Christyn was one of the most beautiful plays I've ever seen in all of sports.

She has a lot of those. How about the full court one to CW at end of half of the ND game

Far more important for the game than the providence one

 

[HuskyNan]

There was another pass that is etched in my mind, although I can't remember who she passed it to. It happened in the lane and DT caught the pass and flung it over her head behind her (no look) to someone under the basket. It was still, to this day, the most amazing pass I've seen. Paige is amazing, but I'd still put her on par with Taurasi from a passing perspective - they are both top notch.

EDIT: It's exactly what CoCoHusky posted in that video, right in the beginning.

It was the UConn-Penn State Regional final in Hartford in 2004. Poor Penn State was the #1 seed to UConn’s #2 seed in the Hartford region. Anyway, Dee did the overhead backward pass to Jess Moore, who missed the layup,LOL.

UCSB with Tennessee transfer April McDivitt played UConn in the previous game and McDivitt put on quite a show. The Civic Center showed its appreciation for the kid’s heart with some well-deserved applause.

 

[HuskyNan]

Not a fair comparison with mostly clips of DT pro ball. We don't know about the future, and Paige may never become as good as Diana, but she is certainly as good if not better as a "freshman" (played only a few games as a soph then injured)

It’s not a zero sum. Diana doesn’t have to be better than Paige or vice versa - they’re both Huskies, they’re both awesome, and we’re darned lucky to have them as two of “our girls”

 

[npignatjr]

Can someone explain why UConn doesn't post actual attendance numbers. I believe some schools do.

 

[CocoHusky]

Can someone explain why UConn doesn't post actual attendance numbers. I believe some schools do.

The attendance numbers are published as part of the Season Stats and can be found at the bottom of this link.

2021 22 season - University of Connecticut Athletics

2021 22 season

uconnhuskies.com

 

[browns]

The first 14 seconds of the video are what you need to pay attention to. It you are going to talk about DT as a UCONN passer there has never been a better pass that one in the History of UCONN WBB. Paige is a brilliant passer but let's not get it twisted, DT was equally brilliant if not better.

Agree!!!!

 

[browns]

What a "sick" video. I couldn't pull away from watching the whole thing. DT is just "crazy." How lucky have us Husky fans been?

Back to this team-- I'm starting to scream and yell much more like what I did several years ago for several players instead of just 1 or 2. There's a feel of "craziness" settling in like the past. Can't wait for UCONN to face a top ten team. I believe UCONN deserves a 2 seed and shouldn't be in the South Carolina or Stanford bracket but whatever bracket - whoever UCONN faces - can't wait to see what "this current team" will show. Win or lose -even if they play SC or Stanford in round of 16 or whatever- who cares. Who cares about consecutive FF's.

Because it's one of the most impressive streaks Uconn has seeing how difficult it is to just make the final four..plus they've had enough streaks end this year

 

[npignatjr]

The attendance numbers are published as part of the Season Stats and can be found at the bottom of this link.

2021 22 season - University of Connecticut Athletics

2021 22 season

uconnhuskies.com

I know that is from the athletic department, shows "attendance". But watching the game yesterday there were many empty seats. Gampel has 10167 seats, that document you shared had " attendance " at 10167. How about honest tickets scanned (actual bodies in seats) count?

 

[CocoHusky]

I know that is from the athletic department, shows "attendance". But watching the game yesterday there were many empty seats. Gampel has 10167 seats, that document you shared had " attendance " at 10167. How about honest tickets scanned (actual bodies in seats) count?

I don't believe any school tracks attendance that way (scanned tickets or bodies in seat). The game yesterday was sold out. If UCONN sold you a ticket for the game and you didn't bother to show up to get your ticket scanned why should that count against the attendance?

 

[Geesworld]

Best thing about this game was watching us play lock down defense. f

The last handful of games, the team defense has been UCONN like basketball. We have the Usual Suspects, (Evina ONO Williams) that we can count on every night for a defensive impact: however the three that have really caught my eye are Nika, Azzi and Dorka.

* Nika Muhl doesn't get a lot of praise, mostly due to her lack of offense. But her defense tenacity has been incredible including the stretch when she was playing high minutes due to injuries. Now that we can extend the pressure she has been even more effective.

* Since Azzi has returned from injury her defense has picked up. She's not getting beat off the dribble and she is making more plays (steals, Blocks, Charges) She's not just an offensive threat.

* Dorka defensive interior play has really flashed the last couple of games and she has helped stabilize Inside toughness that was struggling early part of the season. Filling in for Liv has really helped her get her footing. Lately, her aggression towards defensive rebound has been a big plus.

This team with a healthy bench should be able to sustain a defensive presence during games, that makes other teams irritable.

 

[LarryLegend]

I know that is from the athletic department, shows "attendance". But watching the game yesterday there were many empty seats. Gampel has 10167 seats, that document you shared had " attendance " at 10167. How about honest tickets scanned (actual bodies in seats) count?

wasnt there a thread on this titled “so, what do we have to complain about now” or something like that

 

[npignatjr]

wasnt there a thread on this titled “so, what do we have to complain about now” or something like that

Maybe but don't advertise and post full attendance when it's a fallacy.

 

[sun]

I know that is from the athletic department, shows "attendance". But watching the game yesterday there were many empty seats. Gampel has 10167 seats, that document you shared had " attendance " at 10167. How about honest tickets scanned (actual bodies in seats) count?

If a person really wanted to know, they would need to either make some phone calls asking if that info. can be made available, or simply file a Freedom of Information request in writing and wait for a response.
They may or may not even keep track of the number of ripped tickets.
They know how many were sold, but we don't know if they keep track of how many are ripped if season tickets are simply counted the same as sold tickets for attendance & revenue purposes.
There isn't a problem unless 2 people claim to have a ticket for the same seat.

UConn may be leaving out the word "paid" as in paid attendance when reporting attendance figures.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

I'm not seeing things the same way you do. It won't be this year for Piath, so hopefully next year. Piath still has a substantial way to go to become an impact post for UCONN.

All she needs is playing time to prove her worth. On a minutes per game basis, she would be the team's leading rebounder.

 

[Zanzman]

Maybe but don't advertise and post full attendance when it's a fallacy.

So concerned go to the game and count