UT playing today against the LVs

[RockyMTblue2]

Neither club exhibited any decent effort in the half court game and for a long while if it wasn't a lay up it was not going in. Heck, a lot of lay ups didn't go in. Hard to hang around this game if you didn't have a dog in the fight.

 

[stwainfan]

Seriously?

You can't be THAT much of a homer that you think she played good.

HS player of the year, 13 minutes, 2 points on 2 FT's. No blocks.

I watched the game. She did have some rebounds that stopped Texas runs. Her defense was solid. Didn't Stewart have a few games last year where she didn't put up a lot of numbers? Here is a quote from Holly "I explain that as everybody else stepped up. I'm not worried about Mercedes scoring. I know what she can do and her presence on the court. I thought she had some big rebounds and she's playing along side some very talent (players). Isabelle Harrison had a great game and she didn't get in foul trouble. Bashaara Graves is a great player. Mercedes is learning to me. I don't care if she's the number 1 kid in the country; she's still in the learning process. This game is fast and it's physical and Mercedes is getting better every day. I don't worry about Mercedes; I know where she's going to be. I know that our posts combined are a tough inside group so that doesn't concern me really."

 

[pap49cba]

Hey, if Holly's happy we're happy.

 

[sTu]

Aw common, you presented her as the second coming of you fill in the blank. She is just a Frosh trying to fit into the team and college ball. As I predicted, it is going to take some time.

 

[choochoo]

I watched the game. She did have some rebounds that stopped Texas runs. Her defense was solid. Didn't Stewart have a few games last year where she didn't put up a lot of numbers? Here is a quote from Holly "I explain that as everybody else stepped up. I'm not worried about Mercedes scoring. I know what she can do and her presence on the court. I thought she had some big rebounds and she's playing along side some very talent (players). Isabelle Harrison had a great game and she didn't get in foul trouble. Bashaara Graves is a great player. Mercedes is learning to me. I don't care if she's the number 1 kid in the country; she's still in the learning process. This game is fast and it's physical and Mercedes is getting better every day. I don't worry about Mercedes; I know where she's going to be. I know that our posts combined are a tough inside group so that doesn't concern me really."

Not an impact player if you can not show her how Holly!

 

[choochoo]

I watched the game. She did have some rebounds that stopped Texas runs. Her defense was solid. Didn't Stewart have a few games last year where she didn't put up a lot of numbers? Here is a quote from Holly "I explain that as everybody else stepped up. I'm not worried about Mercedes scoring. I know what she can do and her presence on the court. I thought she had some big rebounds and she's playing along side some very talent (players). Isabelle Harrison had a great game and she didn't get in foul trouble. Bashaara Graves is a great player. Mercedes is learning to me. I don't care if she's the number 1 kid in the country; she's still in the learning process. This game is fast and it's physical and Mercedes is getting better every day. I don't worry about Mercedes; I know where she's going to be. I know that our posts combined are a tough inside group so that doesn't concern me really."

Stewart was MVP of the sweet sixteen and the final 4. Do you really think Russell will reach either of those accomplishments?

 

[doggydaddy]

I watched the game. She did have some rebounds that stopped Texas runs. Her defense was solid. Didn't Stewart have a few games last year where she didn't put up a lot of numbers? Here is a quote from Holly "I explain that as everybody else stepped up. I'm not worried about Mercedes scoring. I know what she can do and her presence on the court. I thought she had some big rebounds and she's playing along side some very talent (players). Isabelle Harrison had a great game and she didn't get in foul trouble. Bashaara Graves is a great player. Mercedes is learning to me. I don't care if she's the number 1 kid in the country; she's still in the learning process. This game is fast and it's physical and Mercedes is getting better every day. I don't worry about Mercedes; I know where she's going to be. I know that our posts combined are a tough inside group so that doesn't concern me really."

What a wonderful coach. Sugar coat it so she doesn't hurt Mercedes feelings.

13 minutes. Kinda likes Stokes her freshman year. But she was supposed to be the best freshman according to you and others.

 

[stwainfan]

Choochoo yes I think she had the ability. I think she will be playing a lot better in March.
DD we haven't seen her best yet. I have said that I think her impact on defense will show up before the offense. Yes Holly was correct about the way Harrison played today. I don't know her stats but Griner did just dominate after only eight games at this level.

 

[doggydaddy]

Choochoo yes I think she had the ability. I think she will be playing a lot better in March.
DD we haven't seen her best yet. I have said that I think her impact on defense will show up before the offense. Yes Holly was correct about the way Harrison played today. I don't know her stats but Griner did just dominate after only eight games at this level.

We haven't seen her best yet? God, I hope not. Same for all freshman who have played only a few games. But she didn't contribute much in a game that was still 4 points midway in the 2nd half.

It shouldn't matter that Harrison had a good game. Good players get playing time.

I have no idea what you are saying about Griner. Was that a question?

 

[Stray Cat]

She did play good. Only took one shot and made free throws. I think it was part of it Harrison played great.

stwainfan, what is your obsession of coming to this forum to display your total ignorance about and blind loyalty to the LV's? And I could care less what your coach has to say about her team -- we all know she isn't publicly going to bash her players. I have two eyes and can see for myself that the LV's have no semblance of an offense, and that they are such a poor defensive team -- they can't guard or stay out of foul trouble playing man-to-man -- that Coach Worlock is forced play zone defense for long stretches of time .

And how is it that your tallest player, who also happens to be the HS POY, can play 13 minutes and not even attempt a shot? Is it she is so passive she can't fight for position and ask for the ball, or that your coaches have no clue of how to teach your players to take advantage of one of their biggest possible assets?

The LV's are not even close to being in the same stratosphere as UConn...when is this ever going to sink in with you and your Orange friends?

 

[msf22b]

Stray Cat

I for one am interested iand appreciate Swain's UTenn perspective.
And hope he/she doesn't get chased away.

In the games I've seen, Mercedes looks a step behind everyone.
And is not as aggressive as hoped (by their fans).

UTenn has a tradition of anointing there future stars before they arrive.
Massengale was trumpeted as being the team's savior.
Didn't quite work out.

But I'm quite sure Mercedes will be better in March.
(And if she's not, there will be changes being contemplated, and I don't mean players).

Still, it all looks very familiar; tons of Big MAC AA's not coalescing into a true team.
Just like the last generation of Pat's teams which failed to match or even get close to their draft-time expectations.
This failure can be partially (only somewhat) be accounted for as a function of her illness.

I very much look forward to an NCAA matchup with UTenn which becomes shown and annotated as a textbook for years… A UConn clinic in"Methods in Modern Team BB."

But, as I noted earlier…Someone still has to beat them.

 

[triaddukefan]

Choochoo yes I think she had the ability. I think she will be playing a lot better in March.
DD we haven't seen her best yet. I have said that I think her impact on defense will show up before the offense. Yes Holly was correct about the way Harrison played today. I don't know her stats but Griner did just dominate after only eight games at this level.

Lemme pile on for just a sec. Another highly ranked center was Elizabeth Williams... Maybe 3-4 games into her college career she faced an elite opponent in ND. She had 16 points 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks. Thats probably a better comparison that to compare Russell to Griner.

 

[Phil]

Stray Cat, I'm another poster who appreciates the LV fans who come here and follow the rules. It provides a useful perspective.

For the record, I find the spelling of the coach's name disrespectful. I have no problem with a little fun, but see no need for name calling.

 

[Stray Cat]

Stray Cat, I'm another poster who appreciates the LV fans who come here and follow the rules. It provides a useful perspective.

For the record, I find the spelling of the coach's name disrespectful. I have no problem with a little fun, but see no need for name calling.

Glad that you like to read water-downed, Koolaid flavored comments from fans of other teams. I prefer constructive, honest commments.

Funny how you have never mentioned how some BY'ers reference of "Muffit" may be received as disrespectful to ND fans who visit this board.

I have no problem with stwainfan posting here -- it's great to get some a peak of the inside world that is The Summitt.

FYI, I would love for him/her to respond to my questions.

 

[stwainfan]

stwainfan, what is your obsession of coming to this forum to display your total ignorance about and blind loyalty to the LV's? And I could care less what your coach has to say about her team -- we all know she isn't publicly going to bash her players. I have two eyes and can see for myself that the LV's have no semblance of an offense, and that they are such a poor defensive team -- they can't guard or stay out of foul trouble playing man-to-man -- that Coach Worlock is forced play zone defense for long stretches of time .

And how is it that your tallest player, who also happens to be the HS POY, can play 13 minutes and not even attempt a shot? Is it she is so passive she can't fight for position and ask for the ball, or that your coaches have no clue of how to teach your players to take advantage of one of their biggest possible assets?

The LV's are not even close to being in the same stratosphere as UConn...when is this ever going to sink in with you and your Orange friends?

There is a photo on game today. It had Russell went to the floor got the ball and was passing to a teammate. I do think that you are correct in getting the ball inside more. As for Tennessee being on the level with UConn. I am sure Alabama football fans felt the same way. Nobody told Auburn they were not.

 

[Bestiarius]

Yes, we've been too hard on Mercedes here. Let's give her a trophy!

 

[doggydaddy]

There is a photo on game today. It had Russell went to the floor got the ball and was passing to a teammate. I do think that you are correct in getting the ball inside more. As for Tennessee being on the level with UConn. I am sure Alabama football fans felt the same way. Nobody told Auburn they were not.

Well, now, you have convinced me about Russell. She must be great. She went to the floor.

 

[stwainfan]

Thanks MSF and Phil.

 

[VolFan]

The problem with Mercedes is her physical strength and aggressiveness. She doesn't look to score instinctively yet. She'll definitely take time to develop

 

[sivad40]

The problem with Mercedes is her physical strength and aggressiveness. She doesn't look to score instinctively yet. She'll definitely take time to develop

I was surprised to find out that Mercedes didn't lift weights when she was in high school. She may have been the #1 ranked player coming out of high school but #1 ranked players in different classes aren't equal.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Any chance a freshman can be given a little slack, and time to develop? I could hardly find my pants in during the first semester of college.

 

[doggydaddy]

Any chance a freshman can be given a little slack, and time to develop? I could hardly find my pants in during the first semester of college.

Under normal circumstances, yes.

But the over the top expectations before the season started by Tennessee fans is getting some smack now.

 

[Phil]

Funny how you have never mentioned how some BY'ers reference of "Muffit" may be received as disrespectful to ND fans who visit this board.

I haven't noticed it.

How is it disrespectful? If you simply mean that people's names ought to be spelled correctly, I'm on board. If there is something else, I missed it.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

I haven't noticed it.

How is it disrespectful? If you simply mean that people's names ought to be spelled correctly, I'm on board. If there is somethign else, I missed it.

I agree with Fill.

 

[Phil]

Any chance a freshman can be given a little slack, and time to develop? I could hardly find my pants in during the first semester of college.

Some things never change


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