I wonder what the outcome would have been if roles were reversed. That is, if Stanford had played them in Columbus and UConn played this young team in Storrs.
Stanford was also missing three of its players who were starters for most of last season: Carrington, Dodson, and Lacie Hull (plus Alanna Smith, who graduated). Imagine if UConn had to play tOSU without Williams, ONO, and Griffin. Given our injury situation and the fact that our frosh played 78 total minutes (basically 2 full players' worth), I'll take a comfortable 20-point win against the team that just beat Louisville.
There was great defense by Stanford but not from distance there were a dozen very open threes Ohio State missed. It was poor shooting, not great defense, beyond the arc. Of course, given their accuracy Stanford probably was willing to let them take threes. And while they were missing three players, Stanford has a deep quality bench. I believe they said 11 players are averaging more than ten minutes this season. That’s why I am looking forward to a stocked and stacked UConn 2020-21 team.
I think @TheFarmFan made his point. Carrington, Lacie Hull, and Dodson are all experienced players that did not play, and are currently on the team. Carrington and Dodson were starters, and Lacie Hull is 6th or 7th in the rotation. Stanford would not have had as many turnovers in the game with these 3 players in the rotation. Nevertheless, Stanford still wins by a large margin. Let's call it like it is, Stanford is a solid team, with a deep bench, and looking solid for years to come.
Does Stanford even permit math majors (71-52=20?)?
No, it's not just your problem, it's the way of the new BY.You his mind translator? Sorry I'm totally lost now with your input...but that's my problem.
1. You don't count the player graduated otherwise UConn also graduated KLS and Naphessa.
There is a lot more if's in your response than mine, that's for sure. It could be argued (ridiculously of course) that some of UConn's better players are playing for other teams, especially the one down in SCar. There are also two All American's that graduated from UConn, and one potential AA sitting on the bench that didn't get the waiver she deserved. Also, who knows how long CD's back was an issue before she sat? Who knows how Liv's broken toe is affecting her (I think it's really restricting her turning over her left shoulder on offense, but that's neither here nor there)? Who's to say all of the those Stanford starters from last year would have anything close to the year they had? Who's to say when they do return from injury they'll be what they once were. Who's to say they wouldn't have delayed the growth of the freshmen who are healthy?
It's nice of you to say UConn should be #1, but I certainly do not think so. I still think both of your PAC 12 teams, Oregon and Stanford should be ranked above UConn. From what I've seen on a neutral court they'd prevail. I think however if the Dance was held today UConn would be an FF team. All just MHO.
Teams match up differently against other teams and you have to take into consideration an off night...injuries and those things. These teams don't play the same night after night. The talent level in the top 10...maybe the top 15 is close and on paper some look stronger than others...but...I would not be surprised to see UCONN beat Stanford...or to see Stanford beat UCONN on any given night. It's an "on any given night" unless they are going to do a best of series, it's kind of moot to compare the games...just my opinion.
Geno recently said that UConn is #2 only because they haven't lost and other teams have.
Lexie Hull started and played 30 minutes against Ohio State. Lacie Hull was out with a injury.
