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Tell me about the NEW Big Ten

WT, Michigan!? Wow! I just saw the score and have not watched the game yet. I guess I got a pretty cool game to watch later. Well done, Michigan!!
 
Did anyone watch the Md. vs Michigan game?
If so, why did Sellars only play 19 minutes and why did Poffenbarger not start and only play 9 minutes?
Injuries, illnesses? Benched?
 
Dillon77 said:
Did anyone watch the Md. vs Michigan game?
If so, why did Sellars only play 19 minutes and why did Poffenbarger not start and only play 9 minutes?
Injuries, illnesses? Benched?
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For Sellers, it seemed to be a coaching decision. She was struggling defensively and also her knee was limiting her offense. Frese mentioned that she felt Sellers was losing her poise and composure.

Poffenbarger missed the game against OSU with an injury, so may still be getting back from that.
 
CBus13 said:
For Sellers, it seemed to be a coaching decision. She was struggling defensively and also her knee was limiting her offense. Frese mentioned that she felt Sellers was losing her poise and composure.

Poffenbarger missed the game against OSU with an injury, so may still be getting back from that.
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Thanks.
Not having those two at "usual" efficiencies explains a lot.
 
visitingcock said:
Did you?;)
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Freak Out Reaction GIF by Robert E Blackmon

An accurate depiction of me with the ESPN app during the game.:D
 
Kiki and Juju was too much for Michigan in the end. Kiki, if she declares for the WNBA, is going to be a nice addition to any team at the professional level. For Michigan, it is going to be interesting to see what develops over the NCAA tournament and going forward.
 
nwhoopfan said:
USC vs. UCLA Round 3, here we come. Wow have those 2 completely dominated the B1G or what.
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Tru dat. 31-1 against legacy BIG teams this year. Disappointing showing for the holdover BIG.
 
Bjbod said:
Cotie expended more energy posing for the cameras when they were entering the arena than she did during the game.
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I was wondering when college players started doing the walk up like pro players do.
 
nwhoopfan said:
USC vs. UCLA Round 3, here we come. Wow have those 2 completely dominated the B1G or what.
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I knew they would be good. I just was not expecting this type of dominating performance by both programs. But I love it! This makes other programs step up their recruiting approach and change their coaching styles a little.
 
JellyBean said:
I knew they would be good. I just was not expecting this type of dominating performance by both programs. But I love it! This makes other programs step up their recruiting approach and change their coaching styles a little.
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I think it was a transitional year for a lot of the old Big Ten teams. I expect the conference to be more competitive with some of the younger players getting another year in their respective systems. Michigan comes to my mind as a potential contender for the next few years.
 
GamecockFam said:
I think it was a transitional year for a lot of the old Big Ten teams. I expect the conference to be more competitive with some of the younger players getting another year in their respective systems. Michigan comes to my mind as a potential contender for the next few years.
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They were competitive--with each other (and were either mediocre or just a step above).

They were largely non-competitive with the LA newcomers--and that's a problem.

To close the gap, Big Ten legacy teams are going to have to win recruiting battles for elite prospects with those LA teams on a more consistent basis. I have a hard time seeing that happen consistently, though, given where many of the Big Ten legacy teams play (Midwest). The two LA schools should still be able to dominate the elite talent coming from the West Coast. Meanwhile, UCLA is pulling multiple McDonalds All-Americans from the East Coast!
 
WBBTakeover said:
They were competitive--with each other (and were either mediocre or just a step above).

They were largely non-competitive with the LA newcomers--and that's a problem.

To close the gap, Big Ten legacy teams are going to have to win recruiting battles for elite prospects with those LA teams on a more consistent basis. I have a hard time seeing that happen consistently, though, given where many of the Big Ten legacy teams play (Midwest). The two LA schools should still be able to dominate the elite talent coming from the West Coast. Meanwhile, UCLA is pulling multiple McDonalds All-Americans from the East Coast!
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The struggles that Iowa and Indiana have to recruit elite high school talent demonstrate how little home attendance matters to recruits, compared to location, school etc. Both fan bases are somewhat mystified that attendance and home environment don’t lead to more elite recruiting victories. Both teams will need some portal help to try to return to NCAA hosting level next year.
 
GamecockFam said:
I think it was a transitional year for a lot of the old Big Ten teams. I expect the conference to be more competitive with some of the younger players getting another year in their respective systems. Michigan comes to my mind as a potential contender for the next few years.
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Other than Michigan and Minnesota, not sure any of the other legacy BIG teams from 3rd-13th place this year look to be significantly improved next year based on existing returning rosters and signed recruits. Portal season will be huge.
 
CBS' graphic just showed Emily Bessoir in the starting lineup for UCLA. Uh...I don't think so! Didn't she medically retire? :oops:
 
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