Seton Hall Postgame Thread

[Bald Husky]

This isn't that important, but I was taken aback a little when Meghan Culmo commented that Sarah is the best player on the team. I acknowledge that the last few games she has played better, but to say that she is the best player, especially after observing 4 years of Paige doing unbelievable things, making unbelievable plays, during all those times, and making that statement about a freshman who has only 20 games under her belt. Having seen all that she does, I believe that is a huge insult to Paige, and for her to say that on a broadcast just is totally inappropriate to one of the best players to put on a UConn jersey. Not a big fan of hers, but this is a really poor comment to make, even for her. UConn goes as Paige goes, and there is no question about that.

 

[Dogdude]

Her passing lately has been beyond impressive.

Plus she made that three-pointer from somewhere behind the backboard close to the student section.

 

[Bone Dog]

This isn't that important, but I was taken aback a little when Meghan Culmo commented that Sarah is the best player on the team. I acknowledge that the last few games she has played better, but to say that she is the best player, especially after observing 4 years of Paige doing unbelievable things, making unbelievable plays, during all those times, and making that statement about a freshman who has only 20 games under her belt. Having seen all that she does, I believe that is a huge insult to Paige, and for her to say that on a broadcast just is totally inappropriate to one of the best players to put on a UConn jersey. Not a big fan of hers, but this is a really poor comment to make, even for her. UConn goes as Paige goes, and there is no question about that.

In Meg’s defense, she said Sarah was “arguably the best player.” Maybe it’s just me but I hear that as saying that Sarah is playing up to Paige’s standard. It wouldn’t be arguable if she weren’t playing like Paige. If I’m right about what she meant, it’s not insulting at all. Two years ago, when Paige missed the season, we all thought Azzi was doing something similar. She was arguably the best player on the team, not just in the starting lineup. Even Geno said similar things, like “Azzi has to be the best player in the country, and she’s up to it.” He seemed to mean Azzi has to do what Paige would do, and he thought she was up to the task. And in the first several games she did exactly this. This was also not an insult to Paige. The bottom line is Paige is still setting the standard, as she always has.

 

[DEpup]

One thing I noticed was all the bruising on Ms Cheli body. I know a couple of them (bruises) were from cupping, but damn the girl must love contact

She has Katie Lou skin tone like me where bruises look nasty.

 

[Bald Husky]

Good try, lol, but when most people hear the word arguably the best, if the players name is mentioned than the statement is taken as a reference that she is the best and maybe challenged by another player. (Paige). No matter what she meant, it still came off as her saying Sarah is the best. Next year she will be, but for now she has to wait in the wings until Paige leaves.

 

[packwrap]

Fortunately, they play different positions and are team-oriented without much interest in comparisons.

 

[oldude]

This isn't that important, but I was taken aback a little when Meghan Culmo commented that Sarah is the best player on the team. I acknowledge that the last few games she has played better, but to say that she is the best player, especially after observing 4 years of Paige doing unbelievable things, making unbelievable plays, during all those times, and making that statement about a freshman who has only 20 games under her belt. Having seen all that she does, I believe that is a huge insult to Paige, and for her to say that on a broadcast just is totally inappropriate to one of the best players to put on a UConn jersey. Not a big fan of hers, but this is a really poor comment to make, even for her. UConn goes as Paige goes, and there is no question about that.

Meghan is Meghan, and sometimes she blurts out head scratching comments, like when she calls out “phantom fouls” by UConn players or suggests that there’s “nothing” to like about UConn’s 26-pt win, on the road, against St Johns.

In the end, she’s a great supporter of UConn WBB, and I for one am willing to give her some slack if she occasionally strays into the tall grass.

Credit to her broadcast partner, Alan Bestwick, who calmly proceeds with his play by play call, without blurting out, “W-T—H!!!” whenever Meghan makes one of her strange remarks.

 

[MSGRET]

Plus she made that three-pointer from somewhere behind the backboard close to the student section.

You forgot to add that the shot kissed off of the backboard then went in. Gary commented, jokingly "Did she call that?" after she made it.

 

[Vancat]

This isn't that important, but I was taken aback a little when Meghan Culmo commented that Sarah is the best player on the team.

"best" is a highly subjective word.

 

[donalddoowop]

I thought Meghan worked exclusively for UConn, but I saw her doing color for another Big East team two weeks ago.

 

[MSGRET]

I thought Meghan worked exclusively for UConn, but I saw her doing color for another Big East team two weeks ago.

I believe that she might be one of the Big East announcers next year when the new contract goes into affect.

 

[boontonbomber]

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Good try, lol, but when most people hear the word arguably the best, if the players name is mentioned than the statement is taken as a reference that she is the best and maybe challenged by another player. (Paige). No matter what she meant, it still came off as her saying Sarah is the best. Next year she will be, but for now she has to wait in the wings until Paige leaves.

I would argue that Sarah has consistently, thus far, been impactful in more ways than Paige. And I understand that my opinion doesn't make it so. Have to also say that I don't think we're seeing the player of the year Paige that we saw a few years ago. I hope she's just saving herself for the Madness.

 

[sun]

Paige is the catalyst for a lot of what happens on the court.
Paige draws the defense when she makes any moves and you know the rest of the story.
I expect Paige to be a 1st team All-American again this year but not so sure about any other UConn players.
Which other UConn player has their own BB shoe?

 

[Stagnant]

I would vote Sarah strong for big east player of the year right now.

 

[Bigboote]

Plus she made that three-pointer from somewhere behind the backboard close to the student section.

She totally called bank off the edge of the backboard.

 

[Bigboote]

This isn't that important, but I was taken aback a little when Meghan Culmo commented that Sarah is the best player on the team. I acknowledge that the last few games she has played better, but to say that she is the best player, especially after observing 4 years of Paige doing unbelievable things, making unbelievable plays, during all those times, and making that statement about a freshman who has only 20 games under her belt. Having seen all that she does, I believe that is a huge insult to Paige, and for her to say that on a broadcast just is totally inappropriate to one of the best players to put on a UConn jersey. Not a big fan of hers, but this is a really poor comment to make, even for her. UConn goes as Paige goes, and there is no question about that.

Meghan every so often says something that just leaves me shaking my head. She's still way better than the vast majority of commentators on other broadcasts, though.