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Puppy Love said:
I can remember early on when UConn had some press/trap defense, although the outlet was almost always to a big girl standing under the basket, not for three. I think it works pretty well if you are trying to shut down the other team right from the start. I still think the problem is going to come down to recruiting. My thought is that a top 10 player is more likely to go to a skills oriented coach (Staley, Auriemma, Ivey) than to sign up for knowing that you are going to run yourself ragged every single day. To be clear, I really like Coach Caldwell, I’m just not sure that this is going to work out at the D1 level. If she’s able to adjust her strategy a bit, I think she stands a better chance. It’s going to be telling towards the end of the season to see the level of exhaustion.
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Coach Caldwell has said it's more of a fit for this style. Not every top ten player can fit this style. The Pauldo twins I think will be perfect for it. Cooper who transferred from South Carolina it looks to be a good fit.
 
UConnCat said:
Bizarre stats in the game against UT-Martin. Clearly not a talented opponent. Tennessee forced 31 turnovers and grabbed 33 offensive rebounds which led to 84 field goal attempts and 23 free throw attempts! Tenn made 33 of its 84 field goal attempts (yes, 51 missed shots!), made only 9 of 39 three-pointers and made 65% of its free throws. How are they going to shoot against more talented teams that won't turn the ball over 31 times and play better defense?

I'm not sure Tenn will be rewarded for its crappy schedule and climb the rankings. Between now and January 5th (Oklahoma) the toughest tests will be #19 FSU that just lost to Illinois and unranked Iowa. One non-conference game on the road (@Memphis).
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No argument except to say my point above stands, their weak OOC schedule this season was probably the right move for a new coach/system. I also think they will do well in conference this year. They have the depth and style to wear down most teams each game.
 
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Vs M Tenn the new look Vols generated 22 turnovers and shot 15 of 42 from 3point land.

New coach definitely executing her game plan.
 
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DefenseBB said:
Tennessee gave up 93 points? To a mid major? Not sure I would be as ecstatic as
You seem to be. On one hand, the new offensive mind set is inspiring but the defensive effort-YIKES
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Obvious from your handle you value defense.:confused:

Tenn did score 109 and win. With this style of press, play fast and shoot 3s there will be some high scores.

I have not seem game yet, but it looks like Liberty also liked uptempo. Hence, it just went on for 4 quarters.

Will definitely be entertaining when they play UConn.
 
Wow-Liberty shot lights out (50% from 3) and outscored the Vols in the second half. For the Vols, Cooper had 33 points…without that, the Vols would have been in trouble. This rendition of Tennessee appears to be a work in progress.
 
Kim has said that November has been her wost month. It takes time to learn to play this way. I think they will be fine. One day Pat's dad told her you don't take donkeys to the Kentucky derby. You better get some race horses. Will Kim has some race horses coming in next year.
 
stwainfan said:
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While I am happy for her and that was an excellent performance, I hate after the fact, custom order "firsts" like:

one of seven in NCAA DI
over the past 23 years
with at least 33 pts.,
9 rebs.,
4 assts. &
2 stls. in a game
while shooting at least 60% FG (12-20),
50% 3FG (2-4)
& 100% FT (7-7

Again, I salute her game but not the data compiler
 
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Another 100 point game. This teams on another level. Averaging 97 ppg so far. A new coaching staff, new players. Last few years the team struggled or lost games against teams like this. Last year's team lost to MTSU. Yes there is room for improvement. I can't wait to see how far this team can go.
 
stwainfan said:
Another 100 point game. This teams on another level. Averaging 97 ppg so far. A new coaching staff, new players. Last few years the team struggled or lost games against teams like this. Last year's team lost to MTSU. Yes there is room for improvement. I can't wait to see how far this team can go.
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I am happy for the Lady Vols on this young season. Last year around this time, like you mentioned, the lost to MTSU and it was like there was this dark cloud over Vol Nation. A lot of finger pointing and it was just sad to see a mighty program like Tennessee deal with that type of noise and drama. You guys have two quality programs on deck FSU and Iowa. Good luck. You guys are creeping up on the radar. :)
 
JellyBean said:
I am happy for the Lady Vols on this young season. Last year around this time, like you mentioned, the lost to MTSU and it was like there was this dark cloud over Vol Nation. A lot of finger pointing and it was just sad to see a mighty program like Tennessee deal with that type of noise and drama. You guys have two quality programs on deckowa. Good luck. You guys are creeping up on the radar. :)
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Yeah these next two games will tell us a lot.
 
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