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The Bun Is UP!

JoePgh

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I am sitting in the seats at the XL Center before the game, and I can make two observations of a positive nature based on the warmups:
  1. Olivia's bun is pointed towards the roof of the arena; and
  2. Evina Westbrook is at the game, albeit on crutches.
Both of these represent UConn configuration changes relative to the Wichita State game, which was the last game played here.
 

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Great to know. Liv gains 3” with the bun up.
 

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How about Aubrey's bun? It's usually quite impressive as well.

3" at least. :p
 
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I am sitting in the seats at the XL Center before the game, and I can make two observations of a positive nature based on the warmups:
  1. Olivia's bun is pointed towards the roof of the arena; and
  2. Evina Westbrook is at the game, albeit on crutches.
Both of these represent UConn configuration changes relative to the Wichita State game, which was the last game played here.

Good for you Joe. I wish I was sitting in a chair in close proximity. Can we expect a "eye witness" report and analysis after the game tonight sir? You'll see things that won't come across on TV. I'm going to the UC Riverside vs UC Davis game tonight to watch a recent grad of one of our local high schools play. I watch a replay in the morning if we win.

Enjoy the game. :)
 
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She is not a good offensive player. Misses by a mile when pressured. Our offense was bad tonight and one big reason was there’s no threat in the middle to play off of. It’s not a big issue except against the better teams that can defend. No points from our bigger kids.
 
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She is not a good offensive player. Misses by a mile when pressured. Our offense was bad tonight and one big reason was there’s no threat in the middle to play off of. It’s not a big issue except against the better teams that can defend. No points from our bigger kids.
It doesn't help when you have not played many games against quality players who match you in height. Cox has both size and height. She has extra long arms as well which makes her a great defender. Also, players will produce on a sliding scale with respect to how well they play game to game. Perhaps this was just not one of her better games. I always say you are never as good as your best game not as bad as your worst.
 

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Ever wanna take back a post now and then? This is that post.

The bun...is up. I'm sure Lauren Cox chuckled.
 
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It doesn't help when you have not played many games against quality players who match you in height. Cox has both size and height. She has extra long arms as well which makes her a great defender. Also, players will produce on a sliding scale with respect to how well they play game to game. Perhaps this was just not one of her better games. I always say you are never as good as your best game not as bad as your worst.
Can only be better next time.
 

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It doesn't help when you have not played many games against quality players who match you in height. Cox has both size and height. She has extra long arms as well which makes her a great defender. Also, players will produce on a sliding scale with respect to how well they play game to game. Perhaps this was just not one of her better games. I always say you are never as good as your best game not as bad as your worst.
She is a good defender who misses lay ups regularly in most games. I think the game is still too fast for her in a lot of situations.

I’m not sure GA got his team calmed down on offense. They played decently on D, forcing Baylor to shoot more 3s than usual. Unfortunately, they made more than usual. Baylor isn’t that impressive overall, but a good team.

Cox reminds me of Stewie in the sense that she seems totally relaxed on the court.
 

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