SMU Game Thread

[ASweet3781]

On the bench and in the half time interview Geno looks like he is not feeling well. Anybody else get that?

PS. His remark was humorous: Too many passes and we are just looking for the perfect turnover!

In his interviews, especially during AAC road games, he looks absolutely miserable.

I don't think he is sick. I think he is generally offended his great program has to play in this [mod edit] league due to reasons beyond his control. I think he is deeply offended by it quite frankly.

 

[Fiftyish]

65-9

We gotta get out of this league. Never saw such a blowout by a UConn team and I've seen a lot of blowouts. Really, really, ugly.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Moriah's dad's advice to her recently: Play loose. Have fun.

What he tell hear in selecting college? Ans. Some schools you are looking at you may get 1 or 2 championships, but UConn you have a shot at 4.

 

[HoopsFan21]

100 people strong in the Moriah fan club today according to Kerith who is interviewing her parents right now.

 

[HuskyNan]

71-9. OMG, put the walk-ons in.

 

[EricLA]

Hopefully SMU will hit double digits this game.

SMU with a scoring drought of 9 minutes or so and counting. They are missing some "open" shots, but UCONN defense is absolutely swarming.

Side note - I can see why Williams played "guard" in high school. She has had a few really nice drives with the ball and very comfortable using her left hand laying it into the basket. I know Geno famously said "she played guard? She can't shoot, dribble, or pass..." But she's showing a lot. That kid is going to be really good for UCONN...

 

[HuskyNan]

Did Stewie and KLM play only 5 minutes in the second half? they've been on the bench for a long time now.

 

[EricLA]

Oh, and Jefferson with a double double - 11 points and 10 assists. She's phenomenal...

 

[ASweet3781]

Will SMU score in the 2nd half?

 

[EricLA]

Did Stewie and KLM play only 5 minutes in the second half? they've been on the bench for a long time now.

Geno is using the bench a LOT today. I know you called for the walk ons, but really, they won't ever play in a big game and I think it's way more important to get good minutes for Chong, Stokes, Ekmark and Williams...

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Wisk Courtney would get a chance to chuck a couple of 3s in.

PS. I think we should have a Bingo button. Sorta like a Super Like.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Chong with a 3! 74-9 8:05

 

[Vowelguy]

Anyone still think these conference games are helpful for UConn?

Doesn't surprise me that Geno didn't feel well.

 

[EricLA]

3 pointer by Chong. Can I just say i'm sooo happy for her? I know this is only one game, but she's looked solid on defense, made good decisions on offense, and great to see her shot drop in. Also enjoyed Kerith's comments about Chong earlier in the game - Saniya feels like she's getting her confidence back and knows what she's been doing wrong (thinking too much)...

 

[CTGirl15]

What's the fewest points a team has scored against UConn? SMU has got to be in the running at the moment.

 

[EricLA]

Anyone still think these conference games are helpful for UConn?

Doesn't surprise me that Geno didn't feel well.

I totally think they are helpful. Even if it's a glorified exhibition game, it gives the bench a TON of minutes on the court against players they are better than and gives them a chance to work on things. I'm thrilled with games like this. BTW the last game was 96-45 - only 10 points worse than the beatdown UCONN gave UCLA. but on paper, UCLA "sounds" like a much better team.

 

[HoopsFan21]

With 7:40 to go SMU gets its first points of the 2nd half with a 3 pointer.

 

[HoopsFan21]

SMU mounting a come back with back to back 3s.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Make it back to back to back 3s for SMU. Get the starters back in pronto.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[HoopsFan21]

TLaw is in with 6 minutes to go

 

[ASweet3781]

I totally think they are helpful. Even if it's a glorified exhibition game, it gives the bench a TON of minutes on the court against players they are better than and gives them a chance to work on things. I'm thrilled with games like this. BTW the last game was 96-45 - only 10 points worse than the beatdown UCONN gave UCLA. but on paper, UCLA "sounds" like a much better team.

If it makes yourself feel better go ahead and think that.

BTW the bench has played terrible in their minutes out there so much for those helpful minutes.

 

[EricLA]

And for the record, SMU on an 11-2 run. THAT'S why Geno does not play the walk ons for 10 minutes in the 2nd half...

 

[Blue Huskie]

Just checking in . Where are the perpetual rainy day posters today? A game like this must be no fun for them.

 

[Vowelguy]

TLaw is in with 6 minutes to go

Thank god