Week 11 - Jan 13 to 19

[WBBTakeover]

This latest last-second loss by Tennessee drops them to 3-3 in the SEC. Next five: @Texas, SC, @Mizzou, UConn, and @LSU. That is BRUTAL!

We've seen the excitement that comes with an out-of-the-box hire that can win early. Now, we're seeing the challenges associated with such a hire. Experience helps. I'm not sure who can be counted on as being "poised" and "experienced" on that bench.

I would be remiss not to credit Vandy for their role in the latest thriller They showed the mental toughness necessary to pull out the W. When they lost the lead, they didn't lose their fight and kept pushing. 2-3 looks a lot better than 1-4!!!!!

 

[Stagnant]

This is shaping up to be a really bad loss for Iowa.

 

[nwhoopfan]

UNLV wins by 1 over Wyoming in OT. 1 1/2 games up on New Mexico, still undefeated in Mountain West, and already beat UNM on the road. In fact they have wins over #2-#5 teams in the current MWC standings. Who was it that said UNLV runs the Mountain West until someone proves otherwise...

 

[nwhoopfan]

Miami lost again. Tied w/ Syracuse and Pitt at 1-6. Everyone is thankful that Wake Forest exists, keeping everybody else out of the cellar. Canes' season is all but shot at this point. Cavinders came back for this?

 

[nwhoopfan]

Washington beat Illinois before their rash of injuries, Iowa lost to the Illini even when they were missing a couple of key players. I won't be surprised if Iowa loses one or both of their games on the NW road swing.

Ahem...

 

[Vowelguy]

This is shaping up to be a really bad loss for Iowa.

Blonde assistant coaches (who are not natural blondes) who just took over for their legendary mentor are not have a good year.

 

[Stagnant]

This move to Iowa has gone very wrong for Lucy Olsen. Another 2-12 outing. And she unraveled a bit with turnovers in the 4th quarter.

I assume it is just a confidence thing. But it may be too late for her to turn things around.

 

[WBBTakeover]

Just saw the Minnesota/Northwestern score. Minnesota narrowly avoided a catastrophic loss!!!!! Their NCAA resume thanks them.

 

[triaddukefan]

Miami lost again. Tied w/ Syracuse and Pitt at 1-6. Everyone is thankful that Wake Forest exists, keeping everybody else out of the cellar. Canes' season is all but shot at this point. Cavinders came back for this?

I expected so much more from Miami. Figured them to be a middle of the road ACC squad.

 

[triaddukefan]

The Aggie train keeps rumbling along

 

[packwrap]

This move to Iowa has gone very wrong for Lucy Olsen. Another 2-12 outing. And she unraveled a bit with turnovers in the 4th quarter.

I assume it is just a confidence thing. But it may be too late for her to turn things around.

It actually started quite well, she was averaging 20 5 & 5, and was on Wooden watch list. Today they started great, let the Ducks back in and couldn't close again.
Agree looking too late now. Washington up next, another 50/50 must win game.

 

[Plebe]

I expected so much more from Miami. Figured them to be a middle of the road ACC squad.

I mean they’re still probably better than Wake and Pitt and the puny ponies from the dirty D (shout out to @azfan )