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I know nobody wants to hear it, but she is soft.
Tennessee Postgame Thread
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donalddoowop
Who put the Bop in the Bop Shoo Bop?
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Dorka's thumb may have been hurting.
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Geez I hope not. You'd hope there's some kind of standard and that a coach yelling or the excitement of the home crowd doesn't sway you. And Geno paying a fine is funny.... the guy is a millionaire many times over it's a drop in the bucket for him whatever the fine is.
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Great game , no injuries that I know of, and a big national platform for the kids who have never played At T-B arena. Referees struggled to be consistent for sure , but I think it is becoming quite common in all sports recently. Bama women played Arkansas and Saylor tonight . With five minutes left there were 5 Bama ladies with 4 fouls apiece. 28 -14 was the final count. Just ruins the flow of games. But a great win for UConn Nation . Go Huskies! Boy Geno really loves this team, and he should.
It might not have swayed them to favor UCONN, but it might have caused them to realize that they were being inconsistent.
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Sit down and rest your knee Azzi!
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I just wish their default mode was let 'em play. It's the easiest because by default you're being consistent and avoid controversy. Once you start trying to tighten the game or even things out is when you run into problems.
Dorka seems to have weak wrists/forearms. Contested rebounds and times when she had the ball away from her body, opponents were able to strip the ball away. Needs a stronger grip. I squeezed a tennis ball to strengthen wrists/forearms. This strength should help her around the rim, as a few of her shots inside were weak.
On the positive side, team was not rattled. They kept their focus and composure, especially after Tenn whittled the lead. They grinded, played smart, played the way refs were calling the game. Kudos to Geno for his substitutions at some precarious moments.
Exactly. And they started the game that way. Geno always insists that the players have to know what is & isn't a foul. And it is the refs' job to be consistent.
Yeah, maybe more of a finesse player. If she could build upper body strength though...Aaliyah 2.0 (...she's a brick house...)
The dynamic changes if Azzi comes back. The injuries are terrible for us but they are probably no picnic for an opponent either because no one knows who will walk on the court from game to game.... scouting reports can't be as reliable.
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YES!! Heck of a game! Great win, UConn. At the start of the season and after hearing/reading about the injury to Paige, there were 4-5 games that worried me, Tennessee, Texas, NC State, and South Carolina. Villanova is that 5th team. Tonight, these ladies continue to impress and amaze. Great gritty win!
Lou- Just continues to impress. Ice water in her veins. Cool, Confident, Calm, and Collected. Big shots when we needed them. Defensive stops. Just a true walking testament of John Wooden's definition of Competitive Greatness- "Be at your best when your best is needed." Other teams got some solid transfers. I am just happy and thankful that we got Lou.
Aaliyah- Like Lou, is another example of Competitive Greatness. Aaliyah continues to have an incredible season. This game was another test for her, and she did not back down. She continues to want all the smoke and is not backing down. Her free throw shooting (7/8) was huge. Throw in her ability to knock down the mid-range jumper at a decent clip has been a huge plus. Great game Aaliyah.
Dorka- Her point totals were nice but for me it was her defense or her ability to "Wall Up", be a pest on defense, and have active head, hands, and feet was a big factor on defense. She was able to get some deflections and steals were huge.
Aubrey-When we needed her, she did not disappoint. A solid game. Key buckets when needed. Defensive stops when needed. Glad that she had a solid game.
Nika- 40 minutes! 40 minutes of 14 assists against taller, longer, and more athletic player and she did not back down. Heart of a Warrior. Loved how she held her own on those tie ups. Basically, ripping the ball away from some of the Lady Vol players. Loved her little exchange with Horston. Nika continues to impress. Great leader and teammate.
Ayanna and Amari- Ayanna wasn't out there long but she was able to impact the game in many ways. A strong athletic presence on the floor. She is going to be special. Amari got a minute or two out there. I am just happy that despite the lack of playing time, she continues to be a positive role player on the team.
Lou- Just continues to impress. Ice water in her veins. Cool, Confident, Calm, and Collected. Big shots when we needed them. Defensive stops. Just a true walking testament of John Wooden's definition of Competitive Greatness- "Be at your best when your best is needed." Other teams got some solid transfers. I am just happy and thankful that we got Lou.
Aaliyah- Like Lou, is another example of Competitive Greatness. Aaliyah continues to have an incredible season. This game was another test for her, and she did not back down. She continues to want all the smoke and is not backing down. Her free throw shooting (7/8) was huge. Throw in her ability to knock down the mid-range jumper at a decent clip has been a huge plus. Great game Aaliyah.
Dorka- Her point totals were nice but for me it was her defense or her ability to "Wall Up", be a pest on defense, and have active head, hands, and feet was a big factor on defense. She was able to get some deflections and steals were huge.
Aubrey-When we needed her, she did not disappoint. A solid game. Key buckets when needed. Defensive stops when needed. Glad that she had a solid game.
Nika- 40 minutes! 40 minutes of 14 assists against taller, longer, and more athletic player and she did not back down. Heart of a Warrior. Loved how she held her own on those tie ups. Basically, ripping the ball away from some of the Lady Vol players. Loved her little exchange with Horston. Nika continues to impress. Great leader and teammate.
Ayanna and Amari- Ayanna wasn't out there long but she was able to impact the game in many ways. A strong athletic presence on the floor. She is going to be special. Amari got a minute or two out there. I am just happy that despite the lack of playing time, she continues to be a positive role player on the team.
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I just wish he hadn't said the bit about "what do you expect when you come down here." That was unnecessary. If he wants to go off on the refs have at it, though it's not a great look, but there's no need to insinuate there's some impropriety about playing "down there."
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Really, I never heard the boos, including DePaul Monday. Now during the games yes.
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She'd help a lot for sure but I doubt she'll be ready. With only one perimeter shooter available, Beal will most likely be on LLS to neutralize her.
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No fouls were called in the first quarter; UConn was tired. Once the flow became interrupted constantly in the second half, the game was over. UConn had more weapons, both offensively and defensively.
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Please note the turnovers from the Vols’ two best players.
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Note the 24 assists on 33 made baskets, too
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