Partly that (although the officiating played a role in that defense) and partly that they attacked our defense differently. They exposed us on the defensive side guarding drivers off ball screens. They bumped our guards and doubled Adama when we posted him. Hurley adjusted to both of those things. We are a better team for the slump.
I agree with this… but if uconn plays their A game ..and our opponent does..we win
Picked up because Diarra got injured. Wouldn’t have picked up if Diarra was healthy. Need Joey more than Diarra at this pointJust look at Calcaterra's shooting splits
Are you saying they are not? Because I zero have worries about this staff resting on laurels. They are about winning that next game.
Amen. Going in, yes….Sweet 16 was the initial reasonable goal. The table has tilted though in our favor now, we have better odds with moving further into the tournament with the cards in our hands now. I’m doubling down too, I’m putting my money on making the Elite 8. Not settling to go home even now with the set of cards in my hand. Will reassess my hand and the table after Thursday
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No. Opposing defenses were enhanced MORE by refs swallowing the whistle, than by brilliant coaching by the opposition.
I am not sure picking out a single player, much less a bench player proves your point. If anything your data supports the notion that the team was in a slump. Well, the six losses alone support that. The question is why? I will give you a stat, 109 - 157 in favor of the opponents. I am sure you guys know what it represents. But that is nothing. What you don't see in the box score is the NON calls. This is why I (against the majority opinion here) advocate for calling games tight. There is a reason Sanogo was making his bunnies in the SM game. It is easier when the opposing big is in foul trouble. They get into foul trouble when they call it tight. That was not the case during our slump when opposing defenses were enhanced by refs swallowing the whistle. FG % down. TO up. Etc. You can SEE the difference in the way the games are called. If you can not, I am not sure there is anything else to say.Just look at Calcaterra's shooting splits
Good luck to this if we don't win four more. "Everyone" is a big number and you don't have to be a math nerd to know that. This board may be gracious now but it will be a hit show if that final goal isn't attained.
This should be the way!
and in Houston....
At least we are not smug. I would hate it if we were. Kansas is smug....but their done so thats good.
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Arkansas is good though. This will be a Royal Rumble.
Nobody likes to get punched in the throat.
I'm always looking down.
Lets find out.
When UConn finally made their 1st FF, Joe D was talking to Dee Rowe. And if you remember, Joe D's interview style was to give his overlong opinion about something first then ask his guest to agree to it. In this case, Joe D went on a filibuster on how great it was to be here and that fans should just kick back whatever happens. Classy Dee Rowe pretty much told Joe D to stick it in his hat. "No way!" he said. The team isn't thinking that, they are here to win and anything less is a disappointment. That's where I find myself. We can beat anyone and perhaps we should. The current hot team we already beat by over 2 touchdowns.
