Saylor Poffenbarger update

[Gordo]

I remember Poffenbarger not being able to hit the broad side of a barn while at UConn. I'm happy for her success at Arkansas, but she wasn't going to get much (if any) playing here. So, at the time she (or her Mother) made the right decision.

 

[jdote33]

I remember Poffenbarger not being able to hit the broad side of a barn while at UConn. I'm happy for her success at Arkansas, but she wasn't going to get much (if any) playing here. So, at the time she (or her Mother) made the right decision.

I actually think she would fit great on this team from a basketball standpoint at least this year. Her rebounding would be great and her versatility and size would be an asset. I'm really not sure what happened to her shooting. Admittedly I didn't follow her in high school but I thought that was one of her skills. Anyways like u stated I'm happy for her success at Arkansas.

 

[YoDore]

Move over, Paul Silas.

Now there's a name that I had forgotten. What a force he was on the boards.

 

[DEpup]

I'm not sure she had the maturity as a freshman to acknowledge that my team needs rebounding and that's what I'm going to focus on. If my shot isn't happening.. we have to realize she's now a few years older.

 

[CL82]

one would "presume" that the UCONN Coaching Staff saw more "upside" with Caroline Ducharme than with Saylor Poffenbarger, given they both play essentially the same position (especially with the "Baggage" that apparently her Mom brought with her),

Pretty sure Auriemma doesn't decide playing time based upon whether or not he likes peoples parents. In any event, was there any evidence, whatsoever, that Mrs. Poffenberger was problematic until she made some unfortunate comments after Saylor left the team?

Regardless, why even go there. Saylor is doing well with her new team. Just feel happy for her, or not, and move on.

 

[FanFromMaine]

15 boards tonight in a loss to Kentucky on the roaf.

 

[Plebe]

15 boards tonight in a loss to Kentucky on the roaf.

Played all 40 minutes and also had 3 blocks and 3 steals.
But she had a miserable shooting night, 2-11 FG and 0-5 from 3.

Arkansas was 4-27 from 3 as a team. They live and die by it, and lately it's been more the latter.

 

[triaddukefan]

15 boards tonight in a loss to Kentucky on the roaf.

They lost to Kentucky?

 

[maccca3232]

Played all 40 minutes and also had 3 blocks and 3 steals.
But she had a miserable shooting night, 2-11 FG and 0-5 from 3.

She also shot 2-11 in the previous game as well.

Shooting isn't her thing but she shoots much better when she plays less than 30 minutes.

 

[donalddoowop]

I watch Arkansas just to watch Saylor play. In every game I have watched, she has shot poorly but, she has rebounded well. She looks taller. If she starts hitting her shots, she will be a big help for Arkansas.

 

[jdote33]

I watch Arkansas just to watch Saylor play. In every game I have watched, she has shot poorly but, she has rebounded well. She looks taller. If she starts hitting her shots, she will be a big help for Arkansas.

She's got a good motor. Good size and fairly athletic. Does she just shoot hard shots? I'm always perplexed by her percentages.

 

[donalddoowop]

She's got a good motor. Good size and fairly athletic. Does she just shoot hard shots? I'm always perplexed by her percentages.

No, some of her shots are open. I wonder why her accuracy is so low.

 

[YoDore]

No, some of her shots are open. I wonder why her accuracy is so low.

It's very odd to me. I've watched her play several times the last two years. Her form is good, and she doesn't force up crazy, contested shots. She just doesn't seem to have any touch on her shots. She's a big, strong kid. I've wondered if her body has changed, and she's just having problems adjusting. You guys would know much better than me. Is she a lot bigger and stronger than before?

 

[Hester42]

No, some of her shots are open. I wonder why her accuracy is so low.

Not everyone is a good shooter. Is what it is. Good athlete though

 

[UConnCat]

She entered college with a reputation as a very good shooter, particularly beyond the arc. Since she’s been in college, not so much.

 

[donalddoowop]

It's very odd to me. I've watched her play several times the last two years. Her form is good, and she doesn't force up crazy, contested shots. She just doesn't seem to have any touch on her shots. She's a big, strong kid. I've wondered if her body has changed, and she's just having problems adjusting. You guys would know much better than me. Is she a lot bigger and stronger than before?

She looks like she is bigger. I don't know about stronger.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Through 16 games (12-4 record), here are Saylor's stats:

10.4 ppg and 12.9 rpg (2nd in the nation)

27 assists, 26 TOs, 30 steals, 25 blocks

Shooting .343/.309/.683.

 

[Audi1954]

I’m

 

[FanFromMaine]

Through 16 games (12-4 record), here are Saylor's stats:

10.4 ppg and 12.9 rpg (2nd in the nation)

27 assists, 26 TOs, 30 steals, 25 blocks

Shooting .343/.309/.683.

An “unexpected” way of achieving a double-double, at least from what was expected of her at UConn. Who knew???

 

[darrell]

Currently watching the tail end of Arkansas/Georgia. Arkansas up 40+ in the fourth. Saylor with 15 & 14, 4/5 from 3.

 

[Centerstream]

Saylor ended the win over Georgia with 15 and 17, 4 of 6 from 3.

 

[Vowelguy]

More on bro

Ex-Albany quarterback Reese Poffenbarger transferring to Miami

QB Reese Poffenbarger, who led FCS with 3,603 passing yards and 36 passing TDs while leading Albany to the quarterfinals, is transferring to Miami, he told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[TheFarmFan]

More on bro

Ex-Albany quarterback Reese Poffenbarger transferring to Miami

QB Reese Poffenbarger, who led FCS with 3,603 passing yards and 36 passing TDs while leading Albany to the quarterfinals, is transferring to Miami, he told ESPN.

www.espn.com

Genetics is a funny business. Schwester Poffenbarger is several inches taller than her Bruder. But at least they've each found the sport that maximizes their physical gifts!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Reese has grown! He's going big time with the Hurricanes!

 

[FanFromMaine]

Saylor did not play tonight!

 

[Plebe]

Saylor did not play tonight!

Probably a good thing since neither did her team.

Or was this facetious?

 

[FanFromMaine]

Probably a good thing since neither did her team.

Or was this facetious?

The latter…

Fuera de muchos, uno!

 

[ctkaiser]

Only an assumption, but when Saylor was still at UCONN and was anxious about playing time, one would "presume" that the UCONN Coaching Staff saw more "upside" with Caroline Ducharme than with Saylor Poffenbarger, given they both play essentially the same position (especially with the "Baggage" that apparently her Mom brought with her), and thus felt that if Saylor wanted to leave, then fine (same might have been with Mir McLean, with Aubrey Griffin being a year older and having already had experience under her belt, playing essentially the same position). Hindsight being 20/20, I would bet that Geno and the Coaching Staff at UCONN would love to have both of these players back playing at UCONN this season.

I think Mir is still recovering from last years ACL injury and hasn't played yet. Saylor is being told Uconn is still not a friendly place and doesn't want to come back... insert sarcasm here.

 

[ctkaiser]

Yes it was ESPN's Pam Ward that asked her the question. Saylor was smart enough to swerve her answer to discuss what she thought of her current head coach.

Pam also says we like to be called Uconn now.