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Baroloboy said:
Rebecca Lobo said she thought SC could beat Uconn. Here is why she may be right. Against a USF team without Jenkins Uconn shot FT% 44.6. Allowed USF to shoot 46.2 % from beyond the arc. Had 3 more turnovers than USF and 2 less steals. When as the last time that happened.. Had more fouls than USF. When did that ever happen.? And Uconn could not slow down, much less shut down CW. Yes Morgan was great but if we are honest this was a sub-par performance and Geno is going to have heartburn. If we play like this against SC we are going to have our hands full.
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I don't think it has anything to do with USF. When we were up by 21 - did you think we were going to lose? USF surrendered the perimeter and all but acknowledged if UCONN hit from the outside - they would be fine. USF wants to push the ball. If USC wants to use Coates they aren't going to run a lot to throw the ball back out and go bombs away from 3. The two teams and the two games will be completely different. USC is also going to attack the boards. That is "who they are," If they attack and don't get the rebound they will be more susceptible to a counter-attack.

USC should be better - they are playing at home. Their confidence is high. They have a lot of talent.

And - while they will be tough and you full- their hands will be full dealing with UCONN too.

I do think USC can win. But IMO Rebecca got it wrong. The key is USC's perimeter.
 
Blueballer said:
He does, that's his job and he's good at it. As for us ..... I thought the "team" was great in the second half.

Mighty big of you to throw two players a bone.
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Next time I won't compliment anyone, or maybe whoever you say it's okay to compliment. Sorry for the offense.
 
Hey guys we are 107-1. Not every game is a 20+ pt win. I didn't like some of the calls either but we won by double digits again in spite of all the things we did wrong that fans say we did. A couple of things and you can call them excuses. Mojeff Stewie Chong Butler and Tuck have all not been 100% over the past week or so. We are playing how many games on the road in how many days? It aint easy and we are still winning by double digits.

As for SC on Feb 8. I expect some terrible calls and I expect UConn to win by double digits. UConn will handle SC inefficient 3 pt shooting and bottle up down low. This game could be close for a while but when the final buzzer sounds it will be UConn by double digits and I believe by more then 15. SC does not score a lot of points and UConn is to quick for SC to keep them for scoring a lot of points. We will go undefeated this season and win another NC. Relax and stay positive.
 
j66kicker said:
She was SOOOO excited after USF's 3 to make it 11-4. Gag me
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C'mon - give the announcers a break. I know it was very early in the game but at this time in the contest, the score was totally unexpected. Possible upset in the offering.

Any announcer is going to get excited at the prospect of a huge upset. Doesn't matter the sport. You got the same reaction from the NFL broadcast crew when the Dolphins beat the Patriots.

I was only successful in recording the first half of the game but during that time period, I don't recall Peck saying anything that was disparaging of the Huskies. She stated they are the best team in the country and added that this is for a good reason.

Do I think Peck is a particularly good announcer? No - rarely good insights and sometimes factual mistakes. But I think the tone of the complaints about her, particularly being biased against UConn, is not something I am observing.
 
Kevin G said:
Nice win UCONN! This will only make us better and smarter moving on.

On a side note, I am sick and tired of seeing Stewie getting mauled in the paint. Give her credit for her keeping her mind in the game and not losing it. Geno as well. The best player in the game and she gets banged up on almost every offensive set. Disgusting, IMO
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Excellent point, Kevin. I have repeatedly said that Stewart takes a beating because of the lack of interior help (ie, a true center). Now, with Butler, things should improve and free Bre up to roam a bit. But Natalie didn't play on Sunday; I'm not sure why. USF was collapsing its defense in the post, leaving the perimeter open and daring the Huskies to shoot 3's (relatively low % shots). Stewart was bottled up for the most part. And, as you wrote, banged around too much. Yet I've never heard Bre complain about the punishment. Instead, she's said she'd be surprised not to be man-handled in a game. Much as we appreciate her, it isn't nearly enough.
 
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cabbie191 said:
C'mon - give the announcers a break. I know it was very early in the game but at this time in the contest, the score was totally unexpected. Possible upset in the offering.

1) Do I think Peck is a particularly good announcer? No - rarely good insights and sometimes factual mistakes.

2) But I think the tone of the complaints about her, particularly being biased against UConn, is not something I am observing.
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1) She can hardly even talk. Replay the post-game interview with Morgan to see what I mean.

2) She hates us. It IS something I'm observing over a long period of time. I can feel the loathing oozing out of the TV (sorry Frank Z, R.I.P.). The Patriots-Dolphins announcers showed professional excitement, but Carolyn sounded like she had just won Powerball and jumped clear out of her seat with uncontrollable personal joy.

Just my unscientific, non-objective observations.... :p
 
calpedaler said:
:rolleyes:
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First, if you're going to criticize a player, learn to type your response correctly. Maybe you haven't been watching, but Katie Lou has been playing at important times during the games. Against Houston, UConn made their run with Katie Lou on the floor. Morgan didn't play, and Breanna was on the bench. The five on the floor played extremely well. Also, who was on the floor in the fourth quarter last night? Again Katie Lou. No, they didn't win because of her, but she's finding her shot and was one of three players to hit a three in the deciding fourth quarter when they closed the Bulls out. Maybe before you criticize, you should know what you're talking about.
 
Gabbyfan said:
Just thought. I'd mention that during the game, I noticed on several occasions Uconn had players wide open under the basket. Gabby was begging for the ball at least twice but nobody could find her.
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See my post above. I was at the game, and there were too many instances where open players were not passed the ball. That's something they can work on and correct.
 
hoophuskee said:
I don't think it has anything to do with USF. When we were up by 21 - did you think we were going to lose? USF surrendered the perimeter and all but acknowledged if UCONN hit from the outside - they would be fine. USF wants to push the ball. If USC wants to use Coates they aren't going to run a lot to throw the ball back out and go bombs away from 3. The two teams and the two games will be completely different. USC is also going to attack the boards. That is "who they are," If they attack and don't get the rebound they will be more susceptible to a counter-attack.

USC should be better - they are playing at home. Their confidence is high. They have a lot of talent.

And - while they will be tough and you full- their hands will be full dealing with UCONN too.

I do think USC can win. But IMO Rebecca got it wrong. The key is USC's perimeter.
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Agree SC will be a very different game. Dawn is a terrific coach and will the right strategy to maximize the chances for her team to win but Geno will too. Both will know exactly what the other team will be trying to do. So, if both teams bring their A game we win. If both bring their B games we win. If SC brings their A game and we bring our B game???
 
Baroloboy said:
Agree SC will be a very different game. Dawn is a terrific coach and will the right strategy to maximize the chances for her team to win but Geno will too. Both will know exactly what the other team will be trying to do. So, if both teams bring their A game we win. If both bring their B games we win. If SC brings their A game and we bring our B game???
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Then we might be in trouble. I don't know how to define "B." But I'm with ya. USC can win.
 
NutmegDog said:
I wish we had a couple more years of Jefferson vs. C. Williams. Those are two great guards.
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Can you imagine both in the same back court? Do you see the way C Williams goes up and grabs rebounds- they are like Gabby highlight films. Courtney will be a Prolific Pro!!!!
 
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Baroloboy said:
Agree SC will be a very different game. Dawn is a terrific coach and will the right strategy to maximize the chances for her team to win but Geno will too. Both will know exactly what the other team will be trying to do. So, if both teams bring their A game we win. If both bring their B games we win. If SC brings their A game and we bring our B game???
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If both UC and SC bring their "B" game - it will be interesting to "C"!!!
 
As good as USF with one great player in Williams they cant beat UConn with 3 great players.
 
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