Step back. Nobody on here guaranteed this as a victory. Once again, we witnessed 25-28 minutes of what we expected and want to see out of this team. Expectations have been adjusted. UCF, Rutgers and SH losses will do that, but this team still needs to do its part to make the dance. Period. It is very likely they won't win it this year, but only 3 UConn teams have. Win our winnable games, give Cuse a run, make the tourney and see what happens. The team we have finally now seen glimpses of the past 3 games will give anyone fits. Who knows - maybe for 40 minutes even.
They could have won this game. I HATE this line, but the refs didn't help us today. I won't regale the Yard with the specifics, but critical calls and no calls ALL went the other way. Then Boat happened. I think he has game - mad game - but he needs to shut up. That DID affect things immensely. Marq was on their heels despite a 14 pt halftime lead. The window opened and he singlehandedly shut it.
Body language is still a problem. AD was more than disappointing, again. Thought for AD - do NOT shoot unless you are trying to slam it Jeremy has his shot back, but yet, only 12 FGA? Bazz seems to be nearing his early season self, but the TOs are just devastating and ALWAYS momentum killing. How awesome would a legit 3 man be right now? AO played pretty well other than the foul trouble, but yes, his "hops" are less than impressive. Like others have surmised already, GB just shouldn't be calling the shots with this team. This game exposed that exponentially.
I don't know. Not as pissed as others, but as Scote has said, maybe my expectations have just changed. At this point I just want to make the tourney. Hopefully they win a game or 2. We can always hope for more.
They could have won this game. I HATE this line, but the refs didn't help us today. I won't regale the Yard with the specifics, but critical calls and no calls ALL went the other way. Then Boat happened. I think he has game - mad game - but he needs to shut up. That DID affect things immensely. Marq was on their heels despite a 14 pt halftime lead. The window opened and he singlehandedly shut it.
Body language is still a problem. AD was more than disappointing, again. Thought for AD - do NOT shoot unless you are trying to slam it Jeremy has his shot back, but yet, only 12 FGA? Bazz seems to be nearing his early season self, but the TOs are just devastating and ALWAYS momentum killing. How awesome would a legit 3 man be right now? AO played pretty well other than the foul trouble, but yes, his "hops" are less than impressive. Like others have surmised already, GB just shouldn't be calling the shots with this team. This game exposed that exponentially.
I don't know. Not as pissed as others, but as Scote has said, maybe my expectations have just changed. At this point I just want to make the tourney. Hopefully they win a game or 2. We can always hope for more.
