I think a UConn-Stanford, two evenly matched teams, would be a very entertaining game. Oregon beat Stanford about as much as it beat Colorado, neither had a chance. I would much rather have an annual game with Stanford than with Tennessee.
That was my take from the beginning. When you compare the returning roster to other teams returning rosters, they were rated high just because everyone had expectations that Geno could turn straw into Gold. That was given some merit because of the high ratings of Walker, Williams, and Ono. But how high players are rated in high school does not always manifest itself in college.
Except that the difference is the high expectations for Stanford were based on key players some of whom are now injured: Dodson, Carrington, now Jones. Do we even dare think about how UConn would be doing right now with 3 injured starters?
I can't speak for the voters, but sometimes it's not about whether you lose, but how you lose.
It’s hard for me to envision any scenario of Geno getting blown out by a team that starts 3 freshman, let alone fear of being run out the gym. Especially when his two best players are upperclassman.
Other than the presence of freshmen, there's no comparison between Oregon's 2017 team and this SC team.
Have to agree with Plebe on this one. If healthy, Carrington, Jones, and perhaps even Dodson would be starting this season along with Williams and Lexie Hull. Prechtel has exceeded expectations and may mean more to Stanford's March run than any of the projected starters. Fingall's recovery and performance has been refreshing.
The answer to your question is no. However, none of the teams that has beaten SC were as inconsistent as this season's UConn team. It depends on what team shows up. They have the talent to win but if UConn's upper classmen play poorly, they will get blown out. Have you been reading some of the posts on this board. UConn does not have the inside game to prevent SC from scoring at will inside. You need to believe the BYers.
I brought up that Oregon team to provide more clarity on why uconn suffered a lopsided lost. Something I don’t think we will see often.
Aww, come on, compare.
Haven’t read many post on his board but I’ve been watching a lot of basketball. A.Boston is the best freshman Center I’ve seen since Elizabeth Williams. UConn has only struggled against upperclassman post players thus far this season. With the exception of N.Smith who plays alongside Lauren CoxThe answer to your question is no. However, none of the teams that has beaten SC were as inconsistent as this season's UConn team. It depends on what team shows up. They have the talent to win but if UConn's upper classmen play poorly, they will get blown out. Have you been reading some of the posts on this board. UConn does not have the inside game to prevent SC from scoring at will inside. You need to believe the BYers.
So to summarize your argument:
This! I can see South Carolina winning, but not big. Personally I think it’s going to be really close. Oh.. and I guess point “c” UConn has some very favorable matchups if South Carolina goes man.
Okay, I'll bite. Exactly which matchups would be "very favorable"?
Lol have you even watched South Carolina this year? Beal is an excellent defender.
She is. But at 6’0 who does she guard? Irwin? If she is on Megan, low post action. If she guards C.Williams then who guards Megan? South Carolina does not run much zone.
My apologies. The site I saw had Beal at 6’0. I thought Richards was 6’3 based on just how long she is. I think Megan is learning how to play against length. Something I think she struggled with also against Tennessee. South Carolina is big not really long. Now back to the question I asked, who does Beal guard? From the games I’ve seen she seems small. Honestly was shocked to see she was 6’0
Oh and I’m very much serious. My team is god awful. Been so for years. I have a lot more free time to watch other women’s teams play. Sorry for being two inches off on 1 player I guess. Megan, Beal, and didi are all 6’1 but all have different builds. Guess that’s where I was going with that
And does Mel know who has the 2nd longest streak? (I am pretty sure that we have the current longest streak. )
Thanks.