Who do we want to win on Monday?

[easttexastrash]

Tennessee has a chance. They have so much talent and it does depend on which team shows up. But I think that UT has to come out fast. Oddly enough, I think the pressure to get to a FF and to get Pat there again may be higher than the pressure on Baylor to get there.

 

[easttexastrash]

I don't see why there is so much ballyhoo about dunking. All that needs be done is to be able to reach the basket then drop the ball in. When you're 6' 8" it's easy to do. I do that with the waste basket every day, but I get no kudos for that.

LOL. But, why are you not recycling? Maybe that's why you don't make the ESPN top 10 plays of the day.

 

[easttexastrash]

Hey DC,
What's with the nasty attitude you've focused on ett? Do you guys have a history that might be best left in the past?


I don't see ett's "ego" "wagging" anything.... Of course, my eyes aren't what they used to be... Even though I fought it as hard as I could, age has mellowed me.... Fighting doesn't hold the same fascination it once held....


At your best you are a terrific champion of these young players... at your worst you can come off as a rigid lecturing bully who is unwilling to accept that others may see things differently. I really enjoy & fully support the best of DC...

Your Ol' Pal Boo

Thanks, Boo. But I learned how the "ignore" button works. And maybe I need to tone it down in my praise of Griner. Possibly best reserved for the Baylor board.

 

[BooRadley]

Thanks, Boo. But I learned how the "ignore" button works. And maybe I need to tone it down in my praise of Griner. Possibly best reserved for the Baylor board.

ett,

No thanks needed here, but I do want to say to you that I do admire people that have the maturity and character to spend a little time in self reflection. It's always good to find a person willing to take an honest look at a position they believe to be fair & true. As is the case here, many times it's not the belief that needs changing, it's just an issue of timing and environment.

Considering these things is often difficult in the face of criticism becuase we all have a tendency to get our backs up and proclivity for digging in for the upcoming dust up. It's nice to see that you've thought about the "praise of Griner" issue. Maturity and character... That's the ticket.... Now, if I could only practice what I preach....

Your Ol' Pal Boo

 

[tomcat]

This is a "We've got Britney and you don't" kind of year. Tenn has no chance.

 

[tomcat]

Speaking of ND and the Bonnies, no game there, either.

 

[easttexastrash]

gotta disagree just a tad there... wasn't tennessee picked #2 preseason? or at the lowest, #3? they had 8 losses but were made a 2 seed. IMHO it's still debatable whether they should have been a 3, but that's just me. so at this point, they have met expectations, and to be honest, they've NOT done it in anything relating to a dominating fashion. no offense to Kansas, but they beat them by 11. perhaps Kansas was better than an 11 seed, but UCONN beat K State by 50 or something. and they were an 8 seed.

Eric, I have to agree about the Kansas game. There is no way that KU should have been that close to Tennessee at this point in the year. However, the UT game still scares me. All that hype with Pat and the seniors never getting to a FF sue add motivation, but their situation puts a ton of pressure on those players.

 

[cabbie191]

Personally, I'd like to see Tennessee beat Baylor. Honestly, I feel bad for their (LV) seniors - it's hard to be in a storied program like theirs and not come close to the lofty expectations placed on them. That and having to deal with the uncertainty of Pat's health this year - I just think it would be a nice way for them to end their careers. Plus, I would really, really like to see us play them again. And win against them again!

 

[EricLA]

Eric, I have to agree about the Kansas game. There is no way that KU should have been that close to Tennessee at this point in the year. However, the UT game still scares me. All that hype with Pat and the seniors never getting to a FF sue add motivation, but their situation puts a ton of pressure on those players.

well i think every fan of teams who are 1 seeds are nervous. after all, it's to get to the final 4. and the 2 seeds were 2 seeds for a reason - they are good teams. having said that...

i'd feel pretty confident if i were Baylor. it's not just the Kansas game. go back and look at tennessee's run thru the SEC tourney. they didn't exactly blow anyone out. and even the first few rounds of the NCAA's, comparing their games vs. the other 1 and 2 seeds, theirs were on the lesser of the impressive side. it's no secret that i'm not a fan of tennessee, but even an objective observer has to agree that for all their talent, they've not really dominated like you'd expect of a team that starts 3 seniors, and has a boatload of HS AA's on the roster. they've underachieved for years and have been schizophrenic this year in their consistency.

i don't think any of the games will be easy, but i think Baylor will be up for the task. tennessee just has no area where they are stronger than Baylor.

 

[cardfan]

Having lost in this game last year, I expect Baylor to be extra focused. And TN has its own pressure issues to deal with -- last chance for this class to make a F4, as well as the Summitt issues.

Also I kinda think this year's Baylor team is on a mission. I still believe it's their title to lose.

Is there more pressure on Baylor given the high expectations? Or is there more pressure on TN to get the F4 for Pat and Sr. class? As Milford and others said, the Vols have the talent, but whether they can execute and play as a team is the question they've asked themselves all year. I hope it is an entertaining game and not a blow-out.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Griner will be the difference with her ability to block shots... "if Baylor has a average 6'4 center they would lose" but thats not the case. BG is awesome

Good Luck to all

BTW UConn needs to worry about Kentucky

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is there more pressure on Baylor given the high expectations? Or is there more pressure on TN to get the F4 for Pat and Sr. class? As Milford and others said, the Vols have the talent, but whether they can execute and play as a team is the question they've asked themselves all year. I hope it is an entertaining game and not a blow-out.

I think Baylor feels the pressure more, but they have the horses to get the job done. On the other hand, if Tennessee makes a late run, tightness and bad decision-making can really be a factor working against Baylor. The Bears are undefeated and have high expectations. They need to play their game for 40 minutes. Though they have been wildly inconsistent this year, I expect the LVs to give their best effort and make Baylor play 40.

 

[Zorro]

Baylor is undoubtedly an overwhelming fave, but remember Hoosiers. I, for one, would much rather play UT in the final (or even Stanford) than Griner. It would be fun to see what strategy Geno, the master strategist, would devise for Griner, but it would be even more fun to see them hang NC#8 in Gampel.