For several minutes in the 3Q, it was a Rembrandt - things snapped into place and a 16-0 run happened. We know it is not sustainable for the whole game - this one and those that might follow - but it mesmerized re: the possibilities. Finest brush strokes, color, light and contrasts.......worthy of the best in UConn lore.When I say complaints, I mean no going on about turnovers, missed layups, etc. It’s fine to complain about the refs (holy cow, the block on Aaliyah’s shot that was called a foul!) or whatever, but this thread is for people who are glad to survive and advance without the “____ needs to be better” threads.
Please, let others post their opinion without being rude to them.
Not quite a Rembrandt, more of a Van Gogh. We recognize what we saw, surely, but the edges could be refined. Me, I love Van Gogh so I like the painting the way it is but know others might tinker with it. This isn’t the thread for that.
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So you don't consider last year's POY a great player? And Azzi? i bet she will be a pre-season All-American next year...UConn. has more good...no great players...by a lot...than the other teams
Too late to edit the initial reply:When I say complaints, I mean no going on about turnovers, missed layups, etc. It’s fine to complain about the refs (holy cow, the block on Aaliyah’s shot that was called a foul!) or whatever, but this thread is for people who are glad to survive and advance without the “____ needs to be better” threads.
Please, let others post their opinion without being rude to them.
Not quite a Rembrandt, more of a Van Gogh. We recognize what we saw, surely, but the edges could be refined. Me, I love Van Gogh so I like the painting the way it is but know others might tinker with it. This isn’t the thread for that.
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I wanted to use the “p” word but decided to try and keep my comment G - rated.not sure you can say “urinating”. Try “exuding”
It's especially impressive when you consider the # of bids each conference had. SEC started with 8, only South Carolina made the Elite 8.Big East and ACC have two teams in the Elite Eight, while the other Power Five Conferences have one each. Not bad.
I was more worried about ND than NC State. First, I can " live" if we lose to NC State. That is not the case with ND. So I am really glad they lost. I saw the Oklahoma game whee ND could do mono wrong. Their two freshman guards are brilliant and confident. And they have another Maybre ( sp?) sister or two. More importantly, that team was maturing. And looking very dangerous.We played a really good game. Everybody stepped up. IU was tuff and their foul shots kept them in the game. All the fouls called really killed the momentum for UConn.
I saw NC State win and I think we can beat them too. ND shocked almost everybody when they lost the game. Didnt see that coming. The contained Culane and ND does not have our height.
Agree wholeheartedly. Geno is a maestro and can call on various ways to win. Do we need a big lineup? A small lineup? Leadership? Energy? Shooting? We have it all. Go Huskies - you can do it!!This team is such a joy to watch. They don’t always play well. And every game some players shine, and others seem to struggle; and one never knows what will happen from game to game. But they are so incredibly positive and supportive of one another. They play with generosity of spirit, and passion, top to bottom. The chemistry of this group is special, and the coaches - and players - deserve a lot of credit for that. I’m enjoying the view from the stands, for as long as this run lasts.
Now if the “cellar dwellers” (Georgetown, Xavier and Butler) would make a conscious and sincere effort to improve the quality of their programs (players and if need be coaches), the BIG East would start to receive a little more respect from the WCBB community and the news media.Big East and ACC have two teams in the Elite Eight, while the other Power Five Conferences have one each. Not bad.
The experience this team is getting in the tournament will pay dividends next year.I just want to add that I have just been amazed - giddy-like with AE’s play. Specifically her ability to defend anything and anyone near her size because she has such a terrific blend of strength and quickness. Her power and quickness is really extremely impressive on the defensive end and her ability to get after rebounds. Not sure what happened this summer with the Olympics and when she 1st came back -- but I really really really really really really love this current version of AE. Her next step would be her ability to finish better in the paint. But this year imo - man do we need her. Hopeful this new version of super-soph AE can stay out of foul trouble. I love what she is doing. Love it.
As for CD. It was near identical of the two layups she missed vs UCF she made in this game. Very odd - if my recollection is right that when she 1st came in vs UCF, near immediate she had a layup attempt. Same with Indiana. But this time she scored.
I'm thrilled this team is in the E8.
I'm thrilled seeing SR play step up.
What a beautiful play CW made going length of the floor and making a beauty pass to AE for layup.