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The point that Geno is trying to make to Gabby is that she is a great player and a game changer, and he expects her to play that way all the time. The game vs SC is clearly on his mind, and beyond that the NCAA tournament. The Huskies can not afford a slow start on Feb 13. They have to come out ready to give 100% from the opening tip until the last whistle blows.
 
I'm beginning to get very concerned about Gabby. It appears something is going on in her head that shouldn't be. She is having the kind of season that 99% of all athletes can only dream of, getting accolades from all sides which I'm sure includes even the coaching staff.
But for the last few weeks she has not seemed too happy with herself at all. I first noticed it the night Geno took her "aside" on the floor during free throws and apparently gave her a pep talk. Because she had missed a couple of free throws! And since then her free throws have gotten worse and she seems get upset when even when the littlest thing about her game goes wrong.
And this is at a time when she should be brimming with confidence and looking forward eagerly to do even better in the next game. It's not like she sometimes disappoints. Her "bad' games are terrific! Obviously nothing physically is wrong with her, but something is just not right in her mind..
 
mntncougar said:
I'm beginning to get very concerned about Gabby. It appears something is going on in her head that shouldn't be. She is having the kind of season that 99% of all athletes can only dream of, getting accolades from all sides which I'm sure includes even the coaching staff.
But for the last few weeks she has not seemed too happy with herself at all. I first noticed it the night Geno took her "aside" on the floor during free throws and apparently gave her a pep talk. Because she had missed a couple of free throws! And since then her free throws have gotten worse and she seems get upset when even when the littlest thing about her game goes wrong.
And this is at a time when she should be brimming with confidence and looking forward eagerly to do even better in the next game. It's not like she sometimes disappoints. Her "bad' games are terrific! Obviously nothing physically is wrong with her, but something is just not right in her mind..
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She's not hitting shots other than around the basket and in this game she clunked ft's. If I recall he pulled her aside a few games ago because of her ft shooting. And after she clunked two ft's and was 1 0f 4 - he may have noticed similar.
 
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drweo said:
I was not able to watch the game, so I have to ask: Some have speculated in this thread that Gabby was in the doghouse. But here are her stats from the box score:

10 points ( on 80% shooting), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, zero turnovers, 2 blocks and 6 steals. In 17 minutes played. Her only flaw was the 2-5 free throws...

So what could she have done to be in the doghouse???
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95% of those numbers came in the 2nd half after she was benched in the 1st half.
 
MilfordHusky said:
Gabby was smiling after the game.
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What Gabby is doing is called "owning it." She is already going into "get 'em next time" mode. I like this. Not pouting, but doubling down on her responsibilities.
 
Gabby's biggest problem is she is being too hard on herself. Let what's past pass and move on to the next play. Tough for young players.
 
JordyG said:
Gabby's biggest problem is she is being too hard on herself. Let what's past pass and move on to the next play. Tough for young players.
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If that's Gabby's problem then virtually every UCONN player has the same problem...IMO, you don't get to this level without having incredibly high expectations for your play and teamsmanship(not sure thats a word)...the difference with some players is how they respond to personal disappointment ...my guess is that the collective positive attitude of this team will make it easy for Gabby to put this game behind her...Las vegas has her at 3:1 to win the next games badass award
 
JordyG said:
Gabby's biggest problem is she is being too hard on herself. Let what's past pass and move on to the next play. Tough for young players.
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Lou is usually one of the best at this but even today you could really see the frustration mounting in her face too....
 
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I think what bothered Geno the most was the team had a Horrible 2nd half against Temple and then comes out flat against Tulsa in the 1st half today. Doesn't want team to establish bad habits. Got to play to UConn's standards, regardless if you're hitting your shots. Find another way to contribute. It was good to see Kayla get some 1st half play and I thought she played well. Dangerfield had an okay game, but wish when bringing the ball up the court, that she would look more to pass to players streaking up the court. She tends to dribble up the court to set up half court offense.
 
Yeah, but it sure does look as though Gabby was not a happy camper for a lot of the game. If that affects her game -- and it could -- it could be a real problem, which is why, IMHO, Geno is working with her.
 
TitleTown said:
Bent is having a tough time of it on the defensive end.
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Not sure why, but since beginning of year she bounces too much. Often feet off the ground and not set and lets player get by.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
We gave up too many open threes and a few layups. Plus, we shot poorly.

Pheesa, Saniya, and Kia are playing well.
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Team seemed out of sorts on both offense and defense when Crystal Dangerfield came into game.
 
HopJim said:
Team seemed out of sorts on both offense and defense when Crystal Dangerfield came into game.
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The offense did little before Danger came into the game. It performed much better after she entered. She had 6 assists and 1 TO. I don't see hoe that hurt the offense.
 
StephStorrs said:
I have a gut feeling that Kyla is a diamond in the rough. Now, my gut has been wrong on the very rare occasion, but I'm really hoping this is not one of those times.
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She was recruited slightly "under the radar" by some of the best coaches in the business. I trust them.
 
bags27 said:
remember how Geno benched Stewie (and was it Tuck?) before the SC game last year? he is definitely playing games with this team....
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Friendly edit: It was two years ago, at Memphis. Yes, it was Tuck also. Kiah didn't play much in that game, either. No explanation was ever proffered for that.
 
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BigBird said:
I doubt she was put off too much. She knew what she was getting involved with (coming to SNY) and what his hot buttons are. She's a very bright young woman.
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What happened to the lady who did the interviewing at the beginning of this season?
 
donalddoowop said:
What happened to the lady who did the interviewing at the beginning of this season?
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That would be Justine Ward. The person from last season (is that what you meant?) was Kerith Burke. She moved to the West coast to be near her boyfriend.
 
BigBird said:
That would be Justine Ward. The person from last season (is that what you meant?) was Kerith Burke. She moved to the West coast to be near her boyfriend.
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No. Their was a different lady at the start of this season than the blond who talks to Geno at half time now. I remember Kerith Burke. Thank you for responding.
 
donalddoowop said:
No. Their was a different lady at the start of this season than the blond who talks to Geno at half time now. I remember Kerith Burke. Thank you for responding.
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This pic is from the intro to the Baylor game which is the second game of the season and first SNY covered game this year.

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Maybe you are thinking of a different network.
 
Biff said:
This pic is from the intro to the Baylor game which is the second game of the season and first SNY covered game this year.

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Maybe you are thinking of a different network.
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In addition to SNY, FS1, ESPN, CBS Sports & BTN have all carried Husky games this season.
 
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