The Hi-Lo Has to GO

[chrissaran]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

 

[meyers7]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

 

[Icebear]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

You don't know much about basketball, do you?

 

[pinotbear]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately. Basketball experts, medical experts, psychologists: and they all seem to think that they see or know something obvious that the professionals actually charged with running the program are too ignorant or close-minded, or soft, to recognize.

Sounds like "Fox News Syndrome" has penetrated the Boneyard.

 

[Biff]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately. Basketball experts, medical experts, psychologists: and they all seem to think that they see or know something obvious that the professionals actually charged with running the program are too ignorant or close-minded, or soft, to recognize.

Sounds like "Fox News Syndrome" has penetrated the Boneyard.

Although I agree with the gist of your post Pinot, you have to admit that in general, Sports message board = armchair expert....no? I guess it boils down to how serious those "experts" seems to take themselves that tends to tip the scale in how the message gets received.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

It was very satisfying to see BS get in rhythm, Mo J brim with confidence, and BriaH begin to get the feel for her shot. Seeing this team struggle yet develop has me fired up.

 

[phil sampieri]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

Really ??????

 

[meyers7]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately. Basketball experts, medical experts, psychologists: and they all seem to think that they see or know something obvious that the professionals actually charged with running the program are too ignorant or close-minded, or soft, to recognize.

Sounds like "Fox News Syndrome" has penetrated the Boneyard.

Well except for you last comment there, you are spot on.

 

[attaboy]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately. Basketball experts, medical experts, psychologists: and they all seem to think that they see or know something obvious that the professionals actually charged with running the program are too ignorant or close-minded, or soft, to recognize.

Sounds like "Fox News Syndrome" has penetrated the Boneyard.

Maybe not. There has been a lot more traffic at the Holiday Inn Express as of late.

 

[meyers7]

Maybe not. There has been a lot more traffic at the Holiday Inn Express as of late.

Very well played.

I'd give you an attaboy, but.......

 

[semper]

I think it's good to be kind to all posters, especially those who might not be a knowledgable as the closely-knit team of pundits. It would be better, in my view to try to help them, rather than insult them. Of course none of us has the expertise of those in charge, that's a given. As Geno once said "that's why they are fans." But we can all learn, and some of us would really like to do so, and rely on the help of those who know more.

 

[Icebear]

Semper, I think it is the tone and presumption of some of the posters. See the title of the OP and thread. It isn't a question, it isn't positing the possibility of what else might work and why, it isn't attempting to express observation and reasoning for why something is or is not working. It is simply fiat. Challenge Geno all you want but give him some credit for understanding exactly what is happening and consider the possibility maybe he something going on that is the reason he is going with a certain choice and consider what that may be.

I guarantee Geno wants Stef in both places high and low post for different reasons and at different times. He likely, also, wants Breanna in the low post at times, too. It may be because he wants her to get toughened up for the college game because at some point she may very well need to be in that position on the court. Every big post we have Stef, Kiah, and Breanna spends time at both locations at various times within the offense. Each uses their varying skills in different ways from those locations.

 

[meyers7]

I think it's good to be kind to all posters, especially those who might not be a knowledgable as the closely-knit team of pundits.

Very true, but extremely difficult to do. (and relative to what I'd like to say, many of us are)

It would be better, in my view to try to help them, rather than insult them. Of course none of us has the expertise of those in charge, that's a given. As Geno once said "that's why they are fans." But we can all learn, and some of us would really like to do so, and rely on the help of those who know more.

Well when they come in with stuff like the OP, they are not looking for "help". Nor when given, do they normally accept any help. Really they are the ones who are insulting (Geno and many poster's here intelligence and coaching ability).

 

[semper]

Well, I for one, will always accept your help and be glad for it. I just want to learn. Of course, you know best, and how to handle the various posts, and the mods are great at straining true meanness, which I would never accuse you or Ice of...you both just have my respect. I feel sorry for those who might have taken years to build up courage to speak and then when they do, get rebuked. Only you can know who is who and which is which...I can't tell.

 

[RadyLady]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

Eek! Another one......just... wow

 

[pppggg]

You need to call Geno and give him a piece of your mind. He is killing the team with the High Lo offense.
What the heck does he know about offense. It's not like the guy has won four NC and been to the finals a ton of times.

 

[UConn Sal]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

Couldn't agree more!

 

[UConn Sal]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately. Basketball experts, medical experts, psychologists: and they all seem to think that they see or know something obvious that the professionals actually charged with running the program are too ignorant or close-minded, or soft, to recognize.

Sounds like "Fox News Syndrome" has penetrated the Boneyard.

I really feel you need meds . You show advanced signs of passive aggressive personality so why don't you limit your comments to BBall.

 

[UConn Sal]

You don't know much about basketball, do you?

Teach us oh Yoda

 

[HuskyNan]

I really feel you need meds . You show advanced signs of passive aggressive personality so why don't you limit your comments to BBall.

Knock it off.

 

[Blueballer]

The high post low post offense has to go. Stef and Breanna are too often close together. That may be because of Breanna's inexperience, but there's much more room if Stef plays the post and Breanna the wing when they're in together. When Stef comes out high that's when Breanna should cut to the basket for a pass or a lob and straight up with the shot. They need Stef down low making physical moves to free up space for the jump shooters, and she will also get more free throw attempts. They both played better when there was more room. They can both be on the floor at the same time, but there needs to be better spacing.

Do you really believe this or are you just trying to get a rise out of the BY?

 

[UConn Sal]

Knock it off.

Why is it OK to attack me personally ie. my education my loyalty etc. and when I defend myself you feel the need to "spank me" I would appreciate if you commented on the personal attacks that posters have made in my regards. I feel I can't get a fair call.

 

[chrissaran]

You don't know much about basketball, do you?

You're the one who doesn't know what you're talking about. Breanna never moved better than when Stef was out. That's not to say they shouldn't play together, but too often Breanna doesn't know where to go and winds up too close too Stef, which slows down the flow of the offense. OPEN YOUR EYES when they play on Saturday!

 

[easttexastrash]

Seems to be an abundance of armchair experts around here, lately.

Lately?

 

[chrissaran]

You need to call Geno and give him a piece of your mind. He is killing the team with the High Lo offense.
What the heck does he know about offense. It's not like the guy has won four NC and been to the finals a ton of times.

Tell me why then do Stef and Breanna wind up in the same place so often and Breanna has to get out of Stef's way? That's not the way it's supposed to be run. They're not supposed to be that close together. Also, Geno has admitted to making mistakes. He's not perfect.