That's the way to go, think positive. Uconn has one incentive going for them and that's the WILL to win, especially against SC, who are in the spot Uconn is usually in and Uconn wants to vacate SC from their spot. Over the last 25 years , nobody has won more League titles, more NC's and more games in the NC. GO HUSKIES!!!!
UConn Positioned PERFECTLY for Sunday!
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MD 12's scenario is possible...
Who can anticipate the future or divine the accomplishments of inspired athletes?
Everyone (almost) on this board would welcome a UConn triumph.
But it's unlikely, a long shot at best
Our best athletes are beaten up...and teams have learned how to (semi) neutralize them. We need Lou's scoring...but she's getting a tough lesson of how she will be defended for the rest of her career and as of yet, hasn't figured out a response.
In a recent game SC used 13 players; 12 played at least 10 minutes.
That is a huge advantage as we are essentially playing 5.
I don't believe that the"underdog," loosey-goosey argument is germane...
Be physical and take UConn off its game seems much more realistic.
And oh yes...their winning streak is 21 (this season), even better than ours.
What's not to love about her heroic group?
But come Sunday, they are seriously outgunned.
Who can anticipate the future or divine the accomplishments of inspired athletes?
Everyone (almost) on this board would welcome a UConn triumph.
But it's unlikely, a long shot at best
Our best athletes are beaten up...and teams have learned how to (semi) neutralize them. We need Lou's scoring...but she's getting a tough lesson of how she will be defended for the rest of her career and as of yet, hasn't figured out a response.
In a recent game SC used 13 players; 12 played at least 10 minutes.
That is a huge advantage as we are essentially playing 5.
I don't believe that the"underdog," loosey-goosey argument is germane...
Be physical and take UConn off its game seems much more realistic.
And oh yes...their winning streak is 21 (this season), even better than ours.
What's not to love about her heroic group?
But come Sunday, they are seriously outgunned.
Kentucky has been playing South Carolina better than I had expected. Their record is 10-11. South Carolina has faced three seeded teams this season. They beat Maryland by 25, UCLA by 9, and Stanford by 5. Those games were in November. So Uconn is going to be a lot tougher than teams they have faced in the last two months. Anything can happen! That is why you play the game.
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Hahaha! Classic BY thread — someone makes a great joke, and half of the thread is devoted to failing to get the reference or explaining it. All that remains is to figure out which player is Bluto on this team. My money is on Nika.
And of course it’s true that the pressure is on SC, not UConn. This doesn’t mean we’ll win. But it means the girls are free to enjoy playing a tough game. Lou in particular ought to enjoy it.
And of course it’s true that the pressure is on SC, not UConn. This doesn’t mean we’ll win. But it means the girls are free to enjoy playing a tough game. Lou in particular ought to enjoy it.
The French, Croats, Hungarians and Canadians are going to bomb SC.Not a history major? Everyone knows that the terrible turks bombed us at Pearl Harbor. Hence the "terrible" was added to their name.
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You have to love 'em. It looked like Geno was trying to suppress tears of pride as Nika was speaking at the post-game presser.
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you really think a Dawn Staley coached team is gonna take someone not serious, especially Uconn? Oh dear
I think it's a very subtle effect. Imperceptible. We're all human beings, not autonomons.
They have been dominating the series, especially last April. Everyone (because it's talked about endlessly) is aware of the challenges of UConn this year. Who would SC most be pumped to play, LSU or UConn in the beginning of February?
It's also a feeling the players have about the competitors. Literally a feeling. A physical feeling the players get on the court. Hard to explain. When someone makes you feel uncomfortable. Bigger, stronger? Like the feeling you get playing a really difficult hole in golf. The challenge feels good, but .....
UCONN is one of the few teams in the country that can match talent with SC regardless of who is on the floor. The issue to me will be their ability to have the same energy late in the game when tired is going against rested. I really think AE will need to have a big night and also be able to defend Boston. Dorka will work hard but simply isn't strong enough to deal with Boston and she will foul. They definitely need her on the floor to win.
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If Amari can put in some good minutes on defense and the starters can put in a good percentage of 3s, then UConn could win.
Amari has a very effective stand-tall vertical arms defense, and could reduce the fouls on the starters.
The starters, when tired lose the lead anyway, so why not give the bench a chance to shine and also gain some experience against a tough opponent,
Amari has a very effective stand-tall vertical arms defense, and could reduce the fouls on the starters.
The starters, when tired lose the lead anyway, so why not give the bench a chance to shine and also gain some experience against a tough opponent,
Dawn won't be using 13 players in a close game against UCONN and her top 8 or so aren't used to playing 35+ minutes so, while our players are rested and ready to go 37 + or 40 if necessary.
Have you not watched Amari in recent games? There is a reason that Geno is barely using her.
Boston or Cardozza will eat her up and if she has to play it means we are in trouble in the post. Our 4/5 rotation will be DJ, AE and Yanna with Aubrey as a possibility at the 4 for a few minutes based on matchups.
I expect Geno to make ample use of his timeouts.
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I have nothing but respect for Staley. But a loss on Sunday isn't so bad. It takes off all the pressure of going into the NCAA's undefeated. UConn fans have gone through that several times. The endless interviews reminding them that they haven't lost yet. SCar doesn't appear as hungry as last year, which is usual after winning one. There's a reason only 2 programs have won back-to-back titles in this century. In a way SCar reminds me of the 2023 Baylor team, coming off a dominant title win and undefeated.
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What you said plus South Carolina has got to be looking ahead to their next game which is against Auburn 13-8 (3-6), whom they beat by 52 points last month.