Devil's Advocate: It's not the 3-point shooting that gets UConn per se it's the dribble penetration that results in a 3-point shot that's the killer. They just played an entire quirky year in the BE. The whole league- raining 3's. DePaul? Few in the conference could break UConn down off the dribble, so they could easily control the 3-point line. I remember the little player from Seton Hall having some success against UConn (they didn't have enough shooters besides Hunter).I watched some of the Tarlton game. Names have changes somewhat but their game is the same, guards shooting 3's and driving the lane. It may be a blowout but if they hit 3's they can stay in the game. UConn has historically been beaten by 3 pt shooting either an entire game or right at the end. Dayton is a great example even though their hot 3pt shooting ended at the half.
Arkansas was a different road team than at home. UConn might win by 20+ but I expect that Ark will hit enough 3's to start at least 3 threads here complaining about UConn's poor perimeter defense.
sorry don't see it that way. Arkansas didn't even have to schedule Uconn, they did it cause covid cancellations. I would actually send a thank you if I was Uconn because that game brought out the best in UConn to finish the season. Obviously I don't know what Geno feels, but if I had to guess I'm sure he gave a thank you to Mike Neighbors for scheduling a game that he didn't have to.
It can definitely go either way, physically or mentally it can affect you positively or negatively. If your a fierce competitor, when you see those jerseys with Arkansas on them, it should give you a kick in the ass only because of what happened last year. They want to beat everyone and they usually do, so you remember the few loses that much more. They don’t have to admit that and it’s usually not the UConn way, but I expect a nearly flawless game.
Yeah he thanked him lol and then under his breath said something like get ready for this ass whoopin.
Well, I played three sports in HS and college basketball and I never sought “revenge”; the essence and beauty of sports is “any given day” so any game I lost or won was not carried over at all. If we lost the other team was better that day, if we won, we were; nothing more, nothing less, just on to the next game. But maybe that’s just an “old school” way of preparing and competing.
I also played three sports throughout HS and college. I am likely younger than you (lol no offense at all, just know I’m on the younger side of this board) so maybe it’s an age thing, maybe not. Personally, I certainly didn’t take losses lightly and would use those feelings to motivate me next time around. But then again, maybe it’s different player to player.
Nah. I am old school and I too appreciate the beauty and balance of a skillful game. I also understand a passion that hates losing. A passion that is fired up at the thought of losing. I've been beat by better teams and better athletes but I never walked away with your attitude. But then you are probably a much nicer guy than I am.
Agreed also when I competed in high school track/cross country the opposing team win or lose would never try to show up nothing but gracious. If Arkansas maybe was talking smack after the win or showing off then I would understand the "revenge" angle, but they didn't do anything of that nature.
When Tony writes, it is always enjoyable. I am sure there are members of this Team that remember and will be inspired by last year's resultls. But, as others have pointed out, this is a different team with a lot more capability as is Arkansas a different team. Should be a nice game to watch.Nice angle on that!
Umm yes they were, so much so that I heard it through my television. I don’t even think that is the motivation. Just kick their ass because they kicked ours last year. Dungee was definitely talking trash right at the UConn women. I actually respected the way our girls didn’t retaliate. If you rewatch the game I’m sure you will catch it.