South Carolina Game Canceled; UConn @ Depaul Wed Jan 26 (merged thread)

[LwrcasefaN]

I actually would not be surprised if the TN game got canceled as well - OOC games are not as important as conference games and Uconn currently has three more of those that were 'postponed/canceled'. Yes, Uconn's OOC is much more interesting than the conference games in general but the first things to win each year are the conference regular season and conference titles. For teams in more competitive conferences it is even more important to get the conference games in.

Unless one of these teams can't field the minimum players...can't see this happening. From UCONN's perspective...they would be accused of avoiding TN to avoid losing. Their fans already believe they are in the midst of climbing back to national prominence. They already think UCONN is afraid of them. They already believe they have closed the gap because of UCONN's close win in TN last year when they couldn't pull off a win against a bunch of underclassmen that played one of their worst games.

From the TN perspective, whether they admit it or not, if they plan on beating UCONN, the conditions aren't going to get any better...than right now. Their lone '22 recruit, Justine Pissott, IS NOT going to make them better than UCONN. And with all the UCONN adversity, the game at home, and no SEC refereeing (no you can not hand check or armbar perimeter players)...they better take this shot. Why wouldn't they jump all over a chance at a win against a ranked opponent? Has no bearing on their SEC standings.

Both teams...need to ensure this game happens. I already firmly believe that the whole 2007 NCAA complaint what just a pretext to save face so that TN could opt out of the rivalry...while UCONN was dominating. As much as they like to blame GENO for everything...I don't think it's coincident their program struggled starting the following year.

 

[HopJim]

No.

Concerned that the team will have a letdown, thinking Depaul is a guaranteed win. If UConn only has 6 that play and stands around on offense as it did St. Johns, could be a very interesting game.

 

[BBallF]

ONO has always played Boston well defensively. I get the SEC channels where I live and I suspect Boston was not looking forward to Liv guarding her.

Hopefully they will get to see each other in the FF or NC. Liv is such a different player now and if the officiating is fair it will be a great match up that Liv can win.

 

[visitingcock]

Does Tenn have any games to make up that were cancelled/postponed?

No, and that's the big reason Dawn cancelled the UCONN game.

Tennessee has one more game than SCar. Plus, SCar has 1 conference loss. If we do not make up the Ole Miss game, we could beat Tennessee and have the same number of conference losses - but still lose the SEC regular season championship to them because we would have one less win.

 

[Artifact]

Covid should not be used as a negation against a team's playing number, by the NCAA. This a medical issue preventing competing teams playing against each other thru no fault of their own. However, dealing with the NCAA is another issue !

 

[donalddoowop]

I think it’s only fair that you share whatever it is that you’re smoking.

I think it’s only fair that you share whatever it is that you’re smoking.

What do you mean by this statement? What about my post is hard to believe?

 

[amb3096]

ONO has always played Boston well defensively. I get the SEC channels where I live and I suspect Boston was not looking forward to Liv guarding her.

Boston dropped 22 pts and 15 rbds on ONO last time out. I recall that ONO had an early block or two on her, but I wouldn't call this playing her well defensively.

In 3 games, Boston is averaging 17.3 pts and 14 rbs vs. ONO's 7.3 pts and 7 rbs. No disrespect to ONO, but I don't think Boston was the least bit concerned about the fact that ONO would be defending her.

 

[TCC Kid]

Although SC is much better than DePaul, I think it is more critical for CW to play in this game. SC is an inside oriented team, where as Depaul is a perimeter team that lives for the 3's. We will need another defensive minded guard in that game to try to slow them down. Nika and Evena playing 40 minutes will not be able to keep up with them. We may think playing DePaul instead of SC is a break, but let us not fool ourselves, it could be a pretty big challenge.

I could agree in this regard. SC is a much better team And Depaul at times can be a pain in the butnick to play. Yes, they have beaten Uconn. I always enjoy these games, starting with their coach. Depaul maximizes their talent, hides their faults, and always plays hard. What is not to like in playing DePaul. With our without CW Uconn will win this game. The 5 that stated this past game can win over DePaul.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

ONO has always played Boston well defensively. I get the SEC channels where I live and I suspect Boston was not looking forward to Liv guarding her.

I doubt she was, I think she looks forward to these sort of matchups.

 

[TCC Kid]

Ok, I won't lecture you on the evils of binge drinking because I think your post was tongue in cheek.
As presently constituted, UCONN is not exactly a powerhouse in WCBB. Even though I type this, I still have the bad taste for saying it.
Watching another one sided beat down, would not be my idea of entertainment. If the SC game was on, the Huskies would just have to suit up and do the best they could.
I think getting a shot at DePaul right now would be a better test for them. I imagine Doug Bruno and his crew are licking their chops for an opportunity to play UCONN, at home, when the odds are even.
The Big East crown might be in play this season. Let's nail that down with the troops we have.
Plenty of time for Paige, Azzi to get healthy and be ready to play (please) and contribute come March.
Dawn's team isn't going away as they will probably be an obstacle to the NC for a few years.
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It's a win, win, win. I can get drunk on every weekend and it is not binge drinking, it is regular drinking. Thanks
Then playing dePaul is not a certain loss. Bruno is fun to watch

 

[BostonBay]

Dawn did Geno a favor. She has a lot of respect for Geno & the UConn program and did not want to see UConn embarrassed on National TV due to their unfortunate circumstances. Props to her.

 

[VaConnFan11]

This is what's best for both teams. I'm a little surprised that Geno didn't start the conversation knowing UConn had 4 games cancelled (postponed).

As a few probably thought and may even have said, another beatdown on national TV would not be good for the UConn brand.

 

[TC22]

As for the fans who bought tickets for the SC-CT game, I'm sure they get to keep vouchers for next season's postponement, and the game should be a more evenly matched game. Most of both teams' rosters would return, would be healthier (esp. in CT's part) and both teams should still be powerhouse teams in the discussion to win it all next season. Just have to wait a year.

And for national WBB fans, we got to see both teams play each other when both were relatively healthy, and there's a still a strong chance of seeing them battle it out in the NCAAT later on, so....

Ummmm....those tickets are to used for this week's game. Don't think any vouchers will be given out.

 

[LCConnFan]

One of the few games on the schedule against a measuring stick opponent. Another disappointment in this !@#$ season.

I would have agreed with you before xmas, but without ALL our players ready, it doesn't mean much. Let's face it, by the time Paige is ready to practice, it will still take 2 or more weeks to be her old self. Azzi..............well she never really got going, so missing this game will only give us a chance to get back up to speed. Hopefully Aaliyah starts feeling the need to 'get her game on' by March, as we are going to need her, or at least 'last years Her'!

 

[TRuconnfan]

As for the fans who bought tickets for the SC-CT game, I'm sure they get to keep vouchers for next season's postponement, and the game should be a more evenly matched game. Most of both teams' rosters would return, would be healthier (esp. in CT's part) and both teams should still be powerhouse teams in the discussion to win it all next season. Just have to wait a year.

And for national WBB fans, we got to see both teams play each other when both were relatively healthy, and there's a still a strong chance of seeing them battle it out in the NCAAT later on, so....

If you have the tickets for the Uconn game, those will be used to get into the Ole Miss game so no refunds or vouchers.
I have 3 tickets if any SC fan are looking for any.

 

[visitingcock]

If you have the tickets for the Uconn game, those will be used to get into the Ole Miss game so no refunds or vouchers.
I have 3 tickets if any SC fan are looking for any.

Thanks on behalf of our fanbase.

300 mile drive is too much for me to see Ole Miss.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Unlikely. She was a freshman in 89 and Geno left in 85. I don’t think 7th & 8th graders were being recruited back then like they are now.

I think Dawn was a freshman in 1988-89. Geno may have been looking at her in 1984-85 as a high school freshman, but there was not much recruiting going on for a player that young. That said, both Geno and Dawn spent some years in the same program, even if not overlapping.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'm ok with the cancellation. I think S.C. would have been a tough challenge for us with key players out. Plus, we already played them once this season. Beating S.C. would have really helped our seeding, but a more likely 15-point loss might have lowered our seeding. DePaul is a more appropriate challenge for us when key players are missing. Wednesday's game on the road will be tough. Let's win every game possible and let others drop in seedings as they lose conference games.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

As to rescheduling Big East Conference games, I would like to see being @ Georgetown on Tuesday, 2/15/22, and @ Villanova on Wednesday, 2/16/22, and Marquette @ Gampel (or the XL center if it is available) on Tuesday 2/22/22 [at 2:22 p.m. & AE scores 22 pts on 11 of 11 shooting (alll layups and put backs)].

That would get all of the postponed games back on the slate, after Azzi, and (hopefully) PB iare back on the court at full speed.

 

[vaeman]

you do realize they were full strength when South Carolina won right?

Not exactly. Two key player pieces played limited minutes...Azzi only played 10 minutes and Niki played 3 minutes. Also Aubrey and CD didn't play at all.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Not exactly. Two key player pieces played limited minutes...Azzi only played 10 minutes and Niki played 3 minutes. Also Aubrey and CD didn't play at all.

But other than Aubrey everyone was available. Isn't that basically "full strength?"

 

[Performance]

I would think whoever was originally contracted, so SNY?

The game will be on SNY

 

[vaeman]

Dawn did Geno a favor. She has a lot of respect for Geno & the UConn program and did not want to see UConn embarrassed on National TV due to their unfortunate circumstances. Props to her.

I don't buy that as her motivation. I suspect Dawn would look for any and all opportunities to soundly beat UConn given how many times UConn has dominated them (and every other program) historically.

 

[hoopsfan22]

As to rescheduling Big East Conference games, I would like to see being @ Georgetown on Tuesday, 2/15/22, and @ Villanova on Wednesday, 2/16/22, and Marquette @ Gampel (or the XL center if it is available) on Tuesday 2/22/22 [at 2:22 p.m. & AE scores 22 pts on 11 of 11 shooting (alll layups and put backs)].

That would get all of the postponed games back on the slate, after Azzi, and (hopefully) PB iare back on the court at full speed.

Seems unlikely any more games are rescheduled unless we replace the Tennessee game. February has 10 games scheduled in 25 days which puts us at the max game limit of 3 per week.

 

[Longtime fan]

UConn will play DePaul on Wednesday instead. SC has a schedule conflict.

Whew. Who is televising DePaul game?

 

[jaydee602]

They’re long time friend, fellow Philadelphians. I’m pretty sure he recruited Dawn to Virginia when he was an assistant there

I never knew that! Great insight!!

 

[vaeman]

But other than Aubrey everyone was available. Isn't that basically "full strength?"

How is it full strength when Nika and Azzi were injured...just not diagnosed? And Caroline had not played any meaningful minutes in the previous 3 games. Think about it. Look at how Niki and CD are playing now.

 

[jazz]

I suppose I understand her reasons..but it is kind of last minute if this all went down this week...

 

[TC22]

I suppose I understand her reasons..but it is kind of last minute if this all went down this week...

I’m sure this wasn’t as simple as “Hey Geno, can we cancel our game (that is under CONTRACT) so we can make up a conference game?”. Think of all the logistics of putting on an event of this size. We are tied with Ole Miss right now and both of us are a half game behind Tennessee. This isn’t something that could have waited to the end.
I assure you Dawn didn’t want to give up a nationally televised game with 15 - 18,000 fans in attendance against powerhouse UConn. She absolutely loves this game and uses it as a showcase for her program.

 

[CTrefugee]

Maybe ESPN sent a little message to quash this. A 30 pt MOV game with UConn potentially unable to even make the team minimum of players? Move another game into the time slot?

I'll take that bet..........It would be more comp[etitive than you think. We would be the underdog, but not by much.