Seton Hall Postgame Thread

[BBallF]

And not to mention that they may have been thinking just a little bit about getting out of the gym and on the way home before the storm gets close...

Usually the bus is the place where everyone meets the UCONN players after the game and gets photos, autographs etc. It was freezing yesterday but that hasn't stopped fans in the past. Yesterday though they closed off the area around the bus so you couldn't get within 100 feet of it. That was probably to get them out of there faster. Apparently, if anyone had getting out of there fast on their minds it was the assistant coaches who didn't have a new outfit to wear since they were expecting to come back after the Hoyas game. According to Geno it was a crisis of immense proportions. Montclair has several great stores right down the block ( as well as restaurants) but apparently that was a no go.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[BBallF]

Azzi is doing what Paige did last year. Score early and settle the team. When UConn needs to run the offense through her, she will score 30 or 40. Easily.

Sarah Strong was to be expected. Big East and National Player of the Year are within her sights.

Quinonez came in and saved everyone but Azzi Fudd when they needed it. She’s such a spark and she’s starting to pass as good as she plays. That is dangerous.

Good contributions form the others, Ziebell is going to counter any team in march that decides to leave her open from 3. Jana is also such pivot piece. Kk played strong.

This team will depend on Shade. If she can score over 10pts, UConn will not lose.

I hope Serah is okay, she is needed!

I always thought that 8 points and 4 boards for Ash, with 2 of them being offensive, is a solid tipping point. 10 of course is better because her real value is as a glue player with her defense and floor game. So 8-10 points is a real added bonus. I feel the same way about Kayleigh. She does so many great things but when you also pick up 8 points it's huge. Plus her 3 ball has been improving and that is huge.

 

[BBallF]

Yeah, we are kinda spoiled. Hey, if Geno can complain about the pizza a few games ago, we can complain about anything and everything, which we are the absolute best in the country at. 😊

 

[DemonDeac22]

I am glad the team is continuing to look less than sharp at times. That means they have some room to grow. I don't want them to peak too soon. See ND last season. When they started slowly today, I mentioned in the chat to give them time to warm up, and they did. If UConn is still sputtering come BE Tourney time, then I will be concerned.

If you choose to call this sputtering as a team than you have much higher standards than I do. I respectfully disagree as I see this team as a force of nature that is in the process of growing individually and collectively before our eyes. Enjoy their journey.

 

[HuskyNan]

There are fans that see the team in a micro way, in other words, they see the small details that are perceived as possible problems for the team. Things like Blanca’s turnovers, Ash’s fouls, Azzi’s “slump”, etc. the details become magnified in their view.

Others, like me, see a macro view of the team, seeing the team as one organism, so to speak, rather that a lot of smaller parts. Azzi slumping? KK picked up the slack vs ‘Nova. Sarah having an “off” day? Blanca stepped in. Serah got binged up? Jana and Ayanna capably managed the post.

I don’t usually participate in the threads where folks talk about individual matchups because of my macro vision. I don’t see KK vs their pg, I see the Huskies’ pg corps vs theirs. If KK is off, Kaleigh can step in. With UConn’s longer bench last year and, especially, this year, Geno can take out a player that’s having an off night without it hurting the team. So, no worrying about a player’s turnovers or shots not falling - someone else can pick up the slack.

There’s nothing wrong with either point of view, btw. I hope people will stop throwing shade at fans that think differently than they do. You aren’t being persecuted for having an unpopular opinion, people are just disagreeing with you because they see the game differently

 

[oldude]

There are fans that see the team through a micro way, in other words, they see the small details that are perceived as possible problems for the team. Things like Blanca’s turnovers, Ash’s fouls, Azzi’s “slump”, etc. the details become magnified in their view.

Others, like me, see a macro view of the team, seeing the team as one organism, so to speak, rather that a lot of smaller parts. Azzi slumping? KK picked up the slack vs ‘Nova. Sarah having an “off” day? Blanca stepped in. Serah got binged up? Jana and Ayanna capably managed the post.

I don’t usually participate in the threads where folks talk about individual matchups because of my macro vision. I don’t see KK vs their pg, I see the Huskies’ pg corps vs theirs. If KK is off, Kaleigh can step in. With UConn’s longer bench last year and, especially, this year, Geno can take out a player that’s having an off night without it hurting the team.

In addition to watching UConn with a “super critical viewpoint,” many UConn fans don’t watch other teams with the same level of circumspection. To such people I strongly suggest watching a UCLA, TX, SC or LSU game closely to see just how many mistakes those teams make in a game.

They get stuck on offense at times forcing bad shots and turnovers. There are jaw-dropping breakdowns on defense allowing layups and wide open 3’s. Compared to UConn, the execution of the other top teams in the country is not even close.

 

[ERWUC65]

In addition to watching UConn with a “super critical viewpoint,” many UConn fans don’t watch other teams with the same level of circumspection. To such people I strongly suggest watching a UCLA, TX, SC or LSU game closely to see just how many mistakes those teams make in a game.

They get stuck on offense at times forcing bad shots and turnovers. There are jaw-dropping breakdowns on defense allowing layups and wide open 3’s. Compared to UConn, the execution of the other top teams in the country is not even close.

First, we (UConn fans) don't watch those other teams unless they are playing us and second, I think we have legitimate concerns about this years team (albeit undefeated) due to the deficiencies mentioned above. Personally, I look to the size of the roster affecting the playing time of our stars (Azzi and Sarah), the WIP in the paint with Serah and Jana and the continuing search for the 3rd shooter that will be needed when the good teams concentrate on shutting down our stars. That's all.

 

[BBallF]

In addition to watching UConn with a “super critical viewpoint,” many UConn fans don’t watch other teams with the same level of circumspection. To such people I strongly suggest watching a UCLA, TX, SC or LSU game closely to see just how many mistakes those teams make in a game.

They get stuck on offense at times forcing bad shots and turnovers. There are jaw-dropping breakdowns on defense allowing layups and wide open 3’s. Compared to UConn, the execution of the other top teams in the country is not even close.

That's a great point. Usually we just watch other games to watch as a detached spectator unless we are rooting against someone. Even then we are not as engaged on every play, not judging, analyzing, criticizing, applauding. With UCONN it's intense, focused, hypercritical and we are all coaching the team. The fellow BYer at the Hall game sitting next to me told me that his palms had been sweaty all game. We were up by 35 at that point.

At the end of the game, my granddaughter wanted a picture of me with the Pirate mascot. I started walking out, very slowly to beat the crowd. With 6 seconds to go, no one had even gotten out of their seats. I was the only one leaving. It was like they were at a Broadway play waiting for the curtain to fall. That is the other fascinating characteristic of UCONN women's fans. We will watch a blowout game, stay to the bitter end because we have to see if Caroline scores, Ayanna plays well, or Jana is more aggressive etc..

Of course, when you surround yourself with other BYers you think this is all very normal. During halftime I was having a conversation about doing something next Sunday in the early afternoon. I had forgotten the schedule. Another UCONN fan overheard me, and seeing my clothing said " The Tennessee game is on then". We are everywhere, everywhere I tell you.

 

[Linart]

I wish Kellis would fix whatever it is that keeps her from getting more playing time. She's a hoot to watch. 2 pts in 4 minutes at 80mph.

Also, I think calling a game play by play is becoming a lost art. Most are just chatting it up with the color commentator, sometimes about the team, sometimes not. It's like sitting in a movie theater with two annoying people sitting behind you.

 

[drweo]

Also, I think calling a game play by play is becoming a lost art. Most are just chatting it up with the color commentator, sometimes about the team, sometimes not. It's like sitting in a movie theater with two annoying people sitting behind you.

Couldnt agree more. It wouldnt be so bad if they bothered to interrupt themselves to explain a foul or other calls by the refs that are not visually obvious on the tv screen.😠

 

[Basingstoke]

During halftime I was having a conversation about doing something next Sunday in the early afternoon. I had forgotten the schedule. Another UCONN fan overheard me, and seeing my clothing said " The Tennessee game is on then". We are everywhere, everywhere I tell you.

After the game, while still at our seats, two fans in front of me were discussing next Sunday's Hall game vs Creighton, that Seton Hall could really beat them (which i agreed with) and how they would be there for it. I noticed that one of the men had UCONN clothing on and reminded him that next Sunday UCONN was playing Tennessee. Between the three of us, it was eventually determined that we could watch the noon game vs Tennessee and then drive to South Orange and probably make the tipoff for the Hall/Creighton game at 3.
Dedication...

 

[BBallF]

After the game, while still at our seats, two fans in front of me were discussing next Sunday's Hall game vs Creighton, that Seton Hall could really beat them (which i agreed with) and how they would be there for it. I noticed that one of the men had UCONN clothing on and reminded him that next Sunday UCONN was playing Tennessee. Between the three of us, it was eventually determined that we could watch the noon game vs Tennessee and then drive to South Orange and probably make the tipoff for the Hall/Creighton game at 3.
Dedication...

I was one of them. Yes, we are totally nuts, all three of us.

 

[Rudy1927]

What totally kills me (and yes the seasons early and they have won nothing yet) but after 21 games this might be the most dominate team in UCONN history. Stats, record, margin of victory, defense, presure etc and people still complain (nit pick). Take a chill pill. We will be just fine.

 

[victor64]

His actual line was that if the quarterback throws 10 touchdown passes you can live with 5 interceptions.

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In addition to watching UConn with a “super critical viewpoint,” many UConn fans don’t watch other teams with the same level of circumspection. To such people I strongly suggest watching a UCLA, TX, SC or LSU game closely to see just how many mistakes those teams make in a game.

They get stuck on offense at times forcing bad shots and turnovers. There are jaw-dropping breakdowns on defense allowing layups and wide open 3’s. Compared to UConn, the execution of the other top teams in the country is not even close.

As usual, you said it much better than I could.

I watch portions (it is all I can stand) of a lot of Tennessee games. Compared to Tennessee, UConn is a world renowned orchestra. Tennessee is a middle school garage band. The Vols win ugly. I do think the UConn way will produce at least a 20 point win against the Vols.

 

[AmeriConn]

On the lighter side, I can’t stop seeing Arnold Stang whenever I look at Anthony Bozzella.

 

[Ron and Vida]

There are fans that see the team in a micro way, in other words, they see the small details that are perceived as possible problems for the team. Things like Blanca’s turnovers, Ash’s fouls, Azzi’s “slump”, etc. the details become magnified in their view.

Others, like me, see a macro view of the team, seeing the team as one organism, so to speak, rather that a lot of smaller parts. Azzi slumping? KK picked up the slack vs ‘Nova. Sarah having an “off” day? Blanca stepped in. Serah got binged up? Jana and Ayanna capably managed the post.

I don’t usually participate in the threads where folks talk about individual matchups because of my macro vision. I don’t see KK vs their pg, I see the Huskies’ pg corps vs theirs. If KK is off, Kaleigh can step in. With UConn’s longer bench last year and, especially, this year, Geno can take out a player that’s having an off night without it hurting the team. So, no worrying about a player’s turnovers or shots not falling - someone else can pick up the slack.

There’s nothing wrong with either point of view, btw. I hope people will stop throwing shade at fans that think differently than they do. You aren’t being persecuted for having an unpopular opinion, people are just disagreeing with you because they see the game differently

I have to say that this micro vs macro approach is something that I was totally unaware of. So without describing which approach I have I hope to be a macro when I grow up

 

[boontonbomber]

Often enough to notice, UConn will bump opposing ballhandlers off their spots and get away with it. That's bound to come back at some point & haunt them as ticky tac "ghost fouls."
UConn fans need to accept the good officiating with the bad.

Whoa! Blasphemous comment. But spot on. The aggressive defense they're playing will lead to more contact. And,amazingly, the refs don't seemed to be afraid to make the calls.

 

[boontonbomber]

How dare they! Now that CT is known and accepted as the Pizza Capital of the World, I repeat, how dare they?

After all, what could be better than to celebrate being the Basketball Capital with having food from the Pizza Capital? 😀

Ct is a not-very- close runner-up to NJ pizza.

 

[oldude]

First, we (UConn fans) don't watch those other teams unless they are playing us and second, I think we have legitimate concerns about this years team (albeit undefeated) due to the deficiencies mentioned above. Personally, I look to the size of the roster affecting the playing time of our stars (Azzi and Sarah), the WIP in the paint with Serah and Jana and the continuing search for the 3rd shooter that will be needed when the good teams concentrate on shutting down our stars. That's all.

Speak for yourself. There are many UConn fans that are also BIG fans of WBB, who watch lots of teams play. Today, in addition to watching the NFL playoffs, I also plan to watch the other undefeated team, Vanderbilt, against SC.

 

[Zarathustra]

There are fans that see the team in a micro way, in other words, they see the small details that are perceived as possible problems for the team. Things like Blanca’s turnovers, Ash’s fouls, Azzi’s “slump”, etc. the details become magnified in their view.

Others, like me, see a macro view of the team, seeing the team as one organism, so to speak, rather that a lot of smaller parts. Azzi slumping? KK picked up the slack vs ‘Nova. Sarah having an “off” day? Blanca stepped in. Serah got binged up? Jana and Ayanna capably managed the post.

I don’t usually participate in the threads where folks talk about individual matchups because of my macro vision. I don’t see KK vs their pg, I see the Huskies’ pg corps vs theirs. If KK is off, Kaleigh can step in. With UConn’s longer bench last year and, especially, this year, Geno can take out a player that’s having an off night without it hurting the team. So, no worrying about a player’s turnovers or shots not falling - someone else can pick up the slack.

There’s nothing wrong with either point of view, btw. I hope people will stop throwing shade at fans that think differently than they do. You aren’t being persecuted for having an unpopular opinion, people are just disagreeing with you because they see the game differently

Holy "MACRO", HUSKY NAN.... I could not have said it better myself.
(Admitting that sometimes a little "MICRO" floats my boat.)

 

[HuskyNan]

Couldnt agree more. It wouldnt be so bad if they bothered to interrupt themselves to explain a foul or other calls by the refs that are not visually obvious on the tv screen.😠

I was watching an NFL hockey game a couple days ago and the announcers started babbling on about one of the player’s childhood, learning to play on a pond in his backyard etc. This was during the game. It’s an epidemic of verbal diarrhea across all sports

 

[DEpup]

In addition to watching UConn with a “super critical viewpoint,” many UConn fans don’t watch other teams with the same level of circumspection. To such people I strongly suggest watching a UCLA, TX, SC or LSU game closely to see just how many mistakes those teams make in a game.

They get stuck on offense at times forcing bad shots and turnovers. There are jaw-dropping breakdowns on defense allowing layups and wide open 3’s. Compared to UConn, the execution of the other top teams in the country is not even close.

I completely agree. For example, SC had their Michigan moment with Oklahoma. They went off the rails and Chavez did her best Swords impression and they lost. In contrast Azzi said alright I'll just match you shot for shot Swords and UConn wins. No one talks about that grit. They just talk about we almost lost and we're vulnerable.

 

[DEpup]

I wish Kellis would fix whatever it is that keeps her from getting more playing time. She's a hoot to watch. 2 pts in 4 minutes at 80mph.

Also, I think calling a game play by play is becoming a lost art. Most are just chatting it up with the color commentator, sometimes about the team, sometimes not. It's like sitting in a movie theater with two annoying people sitting behind you.

It's her defense. Focus in on her when she is on defense and then think about how KK, Azzi, K9 and Ash do defense and you'll get why she gets just a few minutes. It's not her offense or facilitation skills. It's defense.

 

[uconnfan68]

Usually the bus is the place where everyone meets the UCONN players after the game and gets photos, autographs etc. It was freezing yesterday but that hasn't stopped fans in the past. Yesterday though they closed off the area around the bus so you couldn't get within 100 feet of it. That was probably to get them out of there faster. Apparently, if anyone had getting out of there fast on their minds it was the assistant coaches who didn't have a new outfit to wear since they were expecting to come back after the Hoyas game. According to Geno it was a crisis of immense proportions. Montclair has several great stores right down the block ( as well as restaurants) but apparently that was a no go.

Never saw CD in a hoodie before (at least at a game). It was a good look for her.

 

[oldude]

I was watching an NFL hockey game a couple days ago and the announcers started babbling on about one of the player’s childhood, learning to play on a pond in his backyard etc. This was during the game. It’s an epidemic of verbal diarrhea across all sports

I’ve written about this before. A long time ago, a single play-by-play announcer did the entire game without the assistance of 1-2 color commentators, sideline reporters or a pre & postgame studio crew. Some of the very best announcers in sports like Red Barber, Lindsey Allen, Keith Jackson & Marv Albert all got their start as solitary sports reporters.

Through the years, there was a relentless push to add more reporters to sports broadcasts. The problem is that all these additional reporters need to justify their paychecks by talking. The end result is that the reporting teams get lost in the tall grass, talking ad nauseum about background stories, personal nonsense and whatever comes into their head, losing the play-by-play call of the game.

 

[AmeriConn]

On the lighter side, I can’t stop seeing Arnold Stang whenever I look at Anthony Bozzella.

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[Skeets]

There are fans that see the team in a micro way, in other words, they see the small details that are perceived as possible problems for the team. Things like Blanca’s turnovers, Ash’s fouls, Azzi’s “slump”, etc. the details become magnified in their view.

Others, like me, see a macro view of the team, seeing the team as one organism, so to speak, rather that a lot of smaller parts. Azzi slumping? KK picked up the slack vs ‘Nova. Sarah having an “off” day? Blanca stepped in. Serah got binged up? Jana and Ayanna capably managed the post.

I don’t usually participate in the threads where folks talk about individual matchups because of my macro vision. I don’t see KK vs their pg, I see the Huskies’ pg corps vs theirs. If KK is off, Kaleigh can step in. With UConn’s longer bench last year and, especially, this year, Geno can take out a player that’s having an off night without it hurting the team. So, no worrying about a player’s turnovers or shots not falling - someone else can pick up the slack.

There’s nothing wrong with either point of view, btw. I hope people will stop throwing shade at fans that think differently than they do. You aren’t being persecuted for having an unpopular opinion, people are just disagreeing with you because they see the game differently

I felt the same way with Paige graduating. Many on the BY were wringing their hands and gnashing their teeth over how could Paige possibly replaced? I knew others, the organism as you put it, would take Paige's shots with no catastrophic drop off. No 1 person is Paige, but the organism makes up for it.

 

[BobbyJ]

I felt the same way with Paige graduating. Many on the BY were wringing their hands and gnashing their teeth over how could Paige possibly replaced? I knew others, the organism as you put it, would take Paige's shots with no catastrophic drop off. No 1 person is Paige, but the organism makes up for it.

This regular season cake walk isn't the test. If there's a drop off, it'll be seen in the last 3 rounds of the NC tournament. That's where her biggest value was, the safety valve.

 

[MSGRET]

Couldnt agree more. It wouldnt be so bad if they bothered to interrupt themselves to explain a foul or other calls by the refs that are not visually obvious on the tv screen.😠

Or who is subbing in and who is subbing out. They hardly mentioned it yesterday.