USF' Rader -anyone else notice?

[Telluride]

Watching the last two USF games in person, I noticed Alyssa Rader throw sharp elbows under her basket with the ball before going up for the shot. This happened 3 times. She was called for a simple offensive the first game against ECU but the 2 in the UCF were no-calls.

Did anyone else see these? This seems to be quite dangerous and inappropriate play - shouldn't this be more than a simple foul?

 

[DefenseBB]

Watching the last two USF games in person, I noticed Alyssa Rader throw sharp elbows under her basket with the ball before going up for the shot. This happened 3 times. She was called for a simple offensive the first game against ECU but the 2 in the UCF were no-calls.

Did anyone else see these? This seems to be quite dangerous and inappropriate play - shouldn't this be more than a simple foul?

In all her games this year, she's a linebacker playing WCBB. Not a big fan of hers, though, at least she's an American who plays minutes for Jose, she must speak Spanish though coming from Arizona.....

 

[chrissaran]

A bull in a china shop playing football on the basketball court.

 

[Charliebball]

well hopefully her actions will be on the ref's "radar" today

 

[Centerstream]

If Z starts, I am very interested in seeing how she handles Rader's physical "play" as Jose will probably have Rader defending Z.

 

[Charliebball]

If Z starts, I am very interested in seeing how she handles Rader's physical "play" as Jose will probably have Rader defending Z.

just put Camara on her...............

 

[veryolddog]

Why don't they just send in Kyla with the instructions to take the person out with a real serious foul to the mounth. Pay the price early in the game with a technical and then beat the crap out of USF.

 

[BostonCanuck]

Why don't they just send in Kyla with the instructions to take the person out with a real serious foul to the mounth. Pay the price early in the game with a technical and then beat the crap out of USF.

This is basketball, my friend, not hockey. After all, the Nurse on our team is not Darnell.

 

[JordyG]

Why don't they just send in Kyla with the instructions to take the person out with a real serious foul to the mounth. Pay the price early in the game with a technical and then beat the crap out of USF.

Now you're talking the Knicks of the 80's. One of the teams responsible for the flagrant foul rule. For Knick fans the good old days. For the rest of basketball a literal black eye. There's no going back, and no one wants to.

 

[Centerstream]

Why don't they just send in Kyla with the instructions to take the person out with a real serious foul to the mounth. Pay the price early in the game with a technical and then beat the crap out of USF.

Sounds like the Detroit Piston Bad Boys

 

[Mister2]

If Z starts, I am very interested in seeing how she handles Rader's physical "play" as Jose will probably have Rader defending Z.

Jose will use Rader to beat up KLS. Just hoping KLS would come through unscathed for the big dance.

 

[huskeynut]

Radar may throw elbows but she can't keep up with UConn's speed or quickness. We start the running game, and we will, Radar will be sucking wind in 5 minutes of game time. If Gabby starts, Gabby will blow by her to the hoop. If its Z, too many moves for Radar to keep up with. I see Radar getting in foul trouble early. Henshaw is a better option for USF against us.

 

[Centerstream]

Jose will use Rader to beat up KLS. Just hoping KLS would come through unscathed for the big dance.

I don't think Rader can keep up with Lou's mobility on offense.

 

[Mister2]

I don't think Rader can keep up with Lou's mobility on offense.

But you don't need speed to inflict pain on a player. A slow bull can still break plenty of china.

 

[SVCBeercats]

In all her games this year, she's a linebacker playing WCBB. Not a big fan of hers, though, at least she's an American who plays minutes for Jose, she must speak Spanish though coming from Arizona.....

Xenophobe!

 

[DefenseBB]

Why don't they just send in Kyla with the instructions to take the person out with a real serious foul to the mounth. Pay the price early in the game with a technical and then beat the crap out of USF.

She sort of does that anyway without the instructions...

 

[tomcat]

She sort of does that anyway without the instructions...

She cannot keep up with any of the players. Her only hope is to get them standing still. She has a decent touch if the gets the ball with no one else around her, but I've yet so see any wonderful offense from her except for layups. Layups she can make. She may be, as they say, a work in progress.