This sounds totally against Nika.
Where did I say you weren't allowed to comment or second-guess him?Why? So I am not allowed to have an opinion about him because of his credentials? I spent 40 years of my life directly involved in basketball, played NAIA college ball, coachEd for almost 20 years, 11 of those as a head coach in the highly competitive Parochial A section in NJ. I scouted for a D1 and D2 scouting combine for another decade and a half. That does not make me right by ANY means but it does mean I am forming an opinion on a subject I am intimately familiar with, firsthand.
Personally, I would jump at the chance to talk to him because I think his decisions regarding the team since the end of the BE tournament have been dead wrong, both in changing the starting lineup and last night in-game coaching. And I think his reasoning of staying with an offensive team while they generated no offense is ridiculous. In game coaching means you adapt as things evolve, not stay a whole half with something that isn’t working.
Academically, Dorka is a senior. But a “freshman” for the NCAA tourney.As I said in another thread, I was concerned about our freshmen playing like freshmen. Caroline clearly felt the pressure. So too did Dorka, a senior. They will both be better for the experience.
True. But Dorka had been playing so well, including the 1st round game vs Mercer, that I just anticipated that she would be up to the challenge posed by UCF.Academically, Dorka is a senior. But a “freshman” for the NCAA tourney.
I’m not holding onto the end of game handshake line pros or cons. I simply stated my opinion in response to a poster’s opinion. And I disagree with you, because something that can be gained from it is the respect to the opponent, win or lose — we battled for 40+ minutes, you kicked my butt, best wishes in the next round.Let it go. It's really not that important. I was hoping after Covid the practice would be done for good. There is nothing to gain from it but there's always the risk of a Michigan-Wisconsin or a player tripping your coach or some other dumb controversy coming from it.
Agreed. UCF head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson showed to the world what a "classless" act she and her team is. Win or lose, it's customary to give a complimentary handshake to your opponent after the game, REGARDLESS of the outcome. It's not Geno's rule or UConn's rule. It's customary tradition. It's done across the entire landscape of Division 1 basketball as a show of good sportsmanship.Yeah. I think I left out the word spit. Well, I've made my feelings known about handshake lines so...
Well, SCar only scored 49 against Miami. Y'all scored 52 against UCF.let's hope they got their stinko game out of the way last night. they are still too prone to lousy shooting nights which will not hold up against NC State or SoCar.
could they use Dorka more when breaking the press? keep her just inside the half court line and high pass it to her. she can then distribute from there or even dribble out a bit before passingNo knock on Dorka I think she is one of the more important players. I really like the way she plays and the energy she brings. I can easily look past any of her shortcomings for the value she brings.
becuz thisWhy? So I am not allowed to have an opinion about him because of his credentials? I spent 40 years of my life directly involved in basketball, played NAIA college ball, coachEd for almost 20 years, 11 of those as a head coach in the highly competitive Parochial A section in NJ. I scouted for a D1 and D2 scouting combine for another decade and a half. That does not make me right by ANY means but it does mean I am forming an opinion on a subject I am intimately familiar with, firsthand.
Personally, I would jump at the chance to talk to him because I think his decisions regarding the team since the end of the BE tournament have been dead wrong, both in changing the starting lineup and last night in-game coaching. And I think his reasoning of staying with an offensive team while they generated no offense is ridiculous. In game coaching means you adapt as things evolve, not stay a whole half with something that isn’t working.
Watch Nika on the sideline during the second half and you can see she was not bothered one bit. She was excited and the biggest cheerleader on every defensive stop or bucket UConn made.This sounds totally against Nika.
The announcers discussed it but not very clearly. It looked like a lane violation because that's what a fake does. If you watch Paige come running in from half court, she's telling him what the call should be.Faking on Free Throws - The Official Forum
Two funny moments from the NBE.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55zID...ture=rec-HM-r2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j8ucgdVgCY&NR=1forum.officiating.com
Correct. Less time. I like the rotation of 9, tweaked once the game starts based on play and circumstances. Of cours
Caroline had a poor game? She played four minutes and missed two layups. If Geno had benched everyone who missed two layups, UConn would've had a pretty sparse array of players on the court by the second half. I hope if she has a good week of practice, Geno gives Caroline another chance in the next game. There will be games (including tonight) when it would be handy to have her point production.
I guess I misread the gist of your post, my bad and my apologiesWhere did I say you weren't allowed to comment or second-guess him?
and pants me in front of aboot 500 or so folks at hall neighborhood in Bridgeport. that was sum funny right thar,
I added laughing crying faces to show sarcasm but they didn’t show.Watch Nika on the sideline during the second half and you can see she was not bothered one bit. She was excited and the biggest cheerleader on every defensive stop or bucket UConn made.
Ok. Even if no handshakes, how about turning toward the Huskies and waving or clapping? They rushed for the locker room so fast it was like they saw someone stealing their car.I’m still trying to understand the logics of declining the end of game handshake line after a game. I realize that Covid precautions are still being observed, but in basketball games, the players have just intensely mingled, and sweated on each other for 40+ minutes. So avoiding the line where a quick tap or embrace occurs doesn’t make sense to me.
I respect team’s (teams’) decision, but ............
If you inferred any negativity from my comment, I apologize. That was not my intent. I'd say I like Dorka but the truth is , I can't think of one I don't like. on this Uconn team.No knock on Dorka I think she is one of the more important players. I really like the way she plays and the energy she brings. I can easily look past any of her shortcomings for the value she brings.
hall neighborhood house.The Sheehan center? Lol. I grew up in the hollow.
I think between what our students did today, which is unbelievable, right? They made it feel like an extra special game. I think they reminded everyone why Connecticut basketball is Connecticut basketball and way our fans are viewed the way they're viewed.
Pombal bakery,
All good! Go Huskies!!I guess I misread the gist of your post, my bad and my apologies
Dorka missed shots she should have made, but the flow of the team was much better when she was in. I thought she was very valuable.True. But Dorka had been playing so well, including the 1st round game vs Mercer, that I just anticipated that she would be up to the challenge posed by UCF.
They showed up and rocked the place. The best 6th man in WCBB.I missed it, what did the students do?