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Message: [QUOTE="BostonCanuck, post: 2544129, member: 6931"] Great points by many of you throughout this thread. Here's my two cents: In terms of current rankings, SOS and RPI settle this argument before it even got started. UConn is top dog. Many of us are salivating for the rematch, which in all likelihood will be this year's championship game. Yes, Mississippi State is that good. But how well do they really stack up against UConn? In the backcourt, it's no contest. In my opinion, we have the best backcourt in the country. And frankly, both of their starting guards are vastly overrated. William has not improved since last year, and Schaefer has hit only 40% of her threes. More importantly, our guards will be ready to deal with the problems that cost us so dearly last year with respect to pace of game and their pass-denial defense. I'd expect to see Megan subbing in and out for Kia and Crystal as needed. We now have all the necessary boxes checked, and will do a much better job of creating off the dribble and one-on-one to counteract their tough defensive style. In the front court, it's a lot closer. But while they have two exceptional players, we have four! Last year, two of our four elite starters had very off nights, and because nobody was available to sub in for them, we scored a total of 60 points in regulation. 60 points! That's just not going to happen again. We're going to drop 80 on them, and the only question is will we be able to limit their scoring sufficient to win the game. To win, the Huskies will need to stop Vivians' three and dribble penetration, and McCowan down low in the paint, while getting close to an even split of offensive and defensive boards. The least successful part of that may well be the rebounding, but even if so, it shouldn't be fatal. I'd spot Mississippi State 70 against the best defense in the nation, and not one point more. It will be UConn by at least 10, and I can't wait for this game! [/QUOTE]

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