It’s cumulative, Tony.That ranking has to be when we were Azzi-less. Not now No way With Azzi and Caroline playing we are almost unbeatable
Love the optimism, but just adding these two back solves some issues and presents other potential issues...such as chemistry . And while Caroline is "back", she's been 'ok", but limited. Glad to see Azzi back as well, and I can already see her impact on the flow of the offense, but even the greats need time. How much is the lingering question. If Geno can regroup here and get this team clicking on ALL cylinders and reach the FF4...then he should be in the discussion for COY. A LOT has happened with this team. They didn't shoot well yesterday, despite the win. I'm too lazy to see if it's because he played subs more than usual. I got the sense that he was saving something for these next games. Let's hope so.That ranking has to be when we were Azzi-less. Not now No way With Azzi and Caroline playing we are almost unbeatable
The issue with Caroline isn't her heart. No one questions that nor her skill set. The BIG ? is she healthy enough to withstand the physicality and stay on the floor? I don't think that question has been settled.It’s not simply cumulative. It’s a mix of resume and current state of a team.
As for Caroline, sure there’s lots of room for doubts. But think who Caroline is, what’s in her heart. The girl is built for pressure moments. Just knowing she’s available gives the rest of the team confidence. They can rely on Azzi. And Lou. But having that third player who knows how to win is really important.
And what it does for Dorka and Aaliyah is huge, too. She’s a stretch 4 who can shoot the long ball, can grab a loose ball and fire it down the court. The dimensions of her game are unusual and that makes her a really difficult matchup.
Fair enough. Thank goodness she doesn't have to be on the floor for 30+ mins now. She can come in and give us an electrifying 15-20 and we will be that much the better for it.The issue with Caroline isn't her heart. No one questions that nor her skill set. The BIG ? is she healthy enough to withstand the physicality and stay on the floor? I don't think that question has been settled.
I'm certainly hoping so!Fair enough. Thank goodness she doesn't have to be on the floor for 30+ mins now. She can come in and give us an electrifying 15-20 and we will be that much the better for it.
If it remains #3 after UCONN wins the Big East, then Sonny should be ignoredSonny Moore ratings have been updated with yesterday’s results, UConn #3. With Massey at #4 and NET at #2, it’s hard to see UConn as a #3 in the tournament, but the committee has, over the years, made some strange decisions.
I believe that Sonny means that they are the 3rd #1 seed, not a #3 seed.If it remains #3 after UCONN wins the Big East, then Sonny should be ignored
Is being “dominant” a requirement to be a one seed? If so , other than SC , no one else qualifies to be a one seed! Being a 3 seed means UConn would be somewhere between the 9th and 12th best team in the country! There isn’t any reputable “ranking” system or even eye test that puts them there. As of tip off today, there is no defensible position to have than a three seed.I'd say a 3 seed is defensible on the merits.
Team isn't dominant even at full strength, Fudd or not.
I heard R Lobo on College Gameday earlier, saying UConn deserves consideration as a #1 seed, and that if we get a #2, the 1 seed in that region will cry “foul” about being placed with us.If UCONN wins the Big East it would be hard for them not to be a 2 seed if not even a potential 1 seed considering the top wins they have had over the season against top tier competition, and a close game against South Carolina. I think it is safe that they are a 2, but think there could be an outside shot of a 1 considering the losses of the other powerhouses.....
Well, he couldn’t take it with him.I have more stock in Sonny Bono.
UConn's won 10 championships since Sonny Bono did his last ranking.I have more stock in Sonny Bono.
When asked about Bono's rankings, Geno replied, "The beat goes on."UConn's won 10 championships since Sonny Bono did his last ranking.
Sonny Moore's Computer Power Ratingsbtw...wth is Sonny?