UConn (formerly #2) @ Notre Dame (formerly #1)

[CMC'72]

Get rid of these morons doing the game. find a crew that can do a game.

Gee, I really loved the way those "morons" called the game. Moron defines as a stupid person.
synonyms:fool, idiot, ass, blockhead, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, imbecile, cretin, dullard, simpleton, clod;

You might rethink your use here, Tony.

 

[DaBball]

Turner is nowhere near where she was, and she took a while off.

 

[the Q]

Arike - A tech, a flagrant and should’ve been ejected from the game for an elbow to the head at mid court late in the game.

And Williams....just wow.

 

[Cornell Lt]

Is it just me or did Mabrey whine after every call ? ND lost their composure in the 4th and it showed, especially Ogunbowale .

 

[veryolddog]

I was very impressed with the performance of the men's team against Arizona, then I was expecting UConn to lose to Notre Dame. Wow! I just did not expect this. CW is truly a superstar. UConn played very well. I don't know what destroyed Notre Dame more: UConn's defense or Notre Dames arrogance that this was their game in their house and that they were boss on the block from last years championship buzzer beater.

Hats off to Geno who did a great job to prepare this team.

;

 

[BigBird]

ND was 1 of 12 from the arc. Wowzers. That’s 8% for the game. Between that and the misses at the rim, ND has only themselves to blame. And their obvious frustration capped off their minor disaster.

 

[JordyG]

The Legend has arrived!

 

[DeeHusky]

Never had respect for Arike... OVERRATED IMO

Thank you!!! I keep saying this! I just don’t see it! Such a volume shooter and that’s it!

 

[mbr33ct]

Now I know why Geno is not worried about the lack of recruits for next year.

 

[BigBird]

The Legend has arrived!

...and what a fine time to do it...

 

[msf22b]

Thoughts:

Even at the beginning of the 2nd half, ND looked to have the physical advantage. they were completely out-coached and out hustled and lost their poise. That last mugging caper of Ogunbowale was really dirty pool.

If Geno's plan was to attack the hoop, it sure worked...an aspect to the UConn game that had not been a part of their recent history.

All kinds of stuff happening near the end of the game, strange fouls, technicals, whatever....and the threesome babbles on about everything but...a disgrace (though I did appreciate Kara's analysis that the best guard on the floor usually wins and that she can't remember it being a frosh).

Muffit is going to take lot of heat from this loss. One had the feeling that if Geno was coaching the other side, he would have won as well.

Nice to know that we have an emerging superstar and a big who will really help (who knows, maybe two).

 

[Carnac]

Congrats, UConn. That was a great performance, especially by the youngsters. I guess the worries about UConn's demise were greatly exaggerated. Hope to see you guys again in the NCAA's.

Right!! Those UConn fans that were out on the ledge can come back in now.

 

[Carnac]

Christyn Williams coming out party. She'd looked good before, but today announced herself as a potential superstar.

WOW, it didn't take her long to "get it". Only six games.

 

[huskeynut]

Great game by UConn. CW - just amazing. She is unfazed by all the hype. Olivia played well. Held her own, battled underneath. Geno said the frosh would have to contribute and they did.

Megan played tough. Lou, dispite a tough shooting night, rebounded, handed out assists and finally found her rhythm. Pheesa and Crystal caused ND all sorts of problems.

Very disappointed in ND's behavior on the court. Muffet has some serious work to do.

 

[shizam]

I am so impressed with every player on UConn. I watch maybe two or three of their games a year and rarely the whole game. Dangerfield is simply awesome. Collier is awesome. C. Williams is awesome. C.Williams will even eclipse Samuelson. Seems like a heck of a nice person. Holly usually does a great job w player interviews but she asked repetitive questions w C. Williams.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Arike showed ho dirty she is.

A tech, a flagrant and should’ve been ejected from the game for an elbow to the head at mid court late in the game.

And Williams....just wow.

ND fans seem to think Geno somehow baited her into that first technical. Not really sure since the cameras were focused on the free throws, so I guess we'll never know what happened there.

 

[Ozimoto]

I am extremely pleased that this game went exactly opposite to the way I expected that it would. It isn't easy being the team with the target on your back as Notre Dame just found out. UConn's "kids" outplayed the Notre Dame seniors who lost their composure in the fourth quarter.

I know it's only one game (but it is a continuing upward curve) but in CW it may be the point that we knew "a legend is borne." Megan also was quietly efficient and carried her load well. ONO was a very pleasant surprise. Lou didn't pout when her 3's weren't dropping. Instead, she found other ways to contribute. I couldn't be more pleased.

 

[the Q]

Thoughts:

Even at the beginning of the 2nd half, ND looked to have the physical advantage. they were completely out-coached and out hustled and lost their poise. That last mugging caper of Ogunbowale was really dirty pool.

If Geno's plan was to attack the hoop, it sure worked...an aspect to the UConn game that had not been a part of their recent history.

All kinds of stuff happening near the end of the game, strange fouls, technicals, whatever....and the threesome babbles on about everything but...a disgrace (though I did appreciate Kara's analysis that the best guard on the floor usually wins and that she can't remember it being a frosh).

Muffit is going to take lot of heat from this loss. One had the feeling that if Geno was coaching the other side, he would have won as well.

Nice to know that we have an emerging superstar and a big who will really help (who knows, maybe two).

Notre Dames help defense on drives wasn’t even awful...it was non existent. That was a big factor.

 

[the Q]

ND fans seem to think Geno somehow baited her into that first technical. Not really sure since the cameras were focused on the free throws, so I guess we'll never know what happened there.

It looked like geno was taking to official.

Still, the elbow the refs somehow missed despite being wide open in the middle of the court was just the worst.

 

[Carnac]

Is it just me or did Mabrey whine after every call ? ND lost their composure in the 4th and it showed, especially Ogunbowale .

They heard the fat lady clearing her throat (right behind their bench) between the 3rd and 4th quarter. They knew what was coming. I wonder how long before Geno stops grinning? 1-2 hours?

 

[eebmg]

ONO's stuff on Mabrey2 looked awesome, but I think her arm came down on Mabrey2's shoulder. A foul was not called. ONO has to get rid of the chopping motion when trying to block shots. I don't think Azura ever got rid of that habit.

4 years and no running to the WNBA, I think we will have it licked.

 

[Kaizen]

 

[Bama fan]

Had to correct the thread title

You get the Badass Mod award for today!

 

[lebronfan23]

Boston and Jones having regrets now. We will be in good hands with CW, ONO, and Meg. The future is bright!

 

[Kaizen]

 

[hoopsfan22]

Boston and Jones having regrets now. We will be in good hands with CW, ONO, and Meg. The future is bright!

Why?

 

[bballnut90]

Impressive win by UCONN, Williams is the real deal. Loved the interview with her after too, seems like a really sweet kid. Notre Dame was really frustrated in the 2nd half and wasn't able to calm down or finish plays in the paint. Body language by Arike and Mabrey was particularly bad in the 4th quarter. Guessing a rematch in the tournament will be more competitive, as I don't expect ND to shoot 1-12 from deep and both teams will get more from their bench too. Congrats on the win and #1 ranking, very much deserved.

 

[DeeHusky]

That elbow at mid court that 3 officials somehow missed was ejection worthy. Just a vicious shot.

I thought I was the only one who saw that. The one they finally caught was her third time doing it.

 

[Carnac]

I must be honest here. I never thought that UConn would be ranked #1 at anytime during this season.
This is the second time I've been wrong this year (I thought Boston was a lock to come here).
The Huskies will awake in the morning as the new #1 team in the country. I love it!!! Hey yard, we've got ourselves a team!!!

 

[CocoHusky]

Mechelle Vopel got this one right:

"UConn freshman Christyn Williams certainly didn't look like anything was weighing her down. In her first visit to Purcell Pavilion, she walked in like she owned the building"

UConn upends No. 1 Notre Dame behind freshman Williams' big day