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Message: [QUOTE="Surly1, post: 4181797, member: 11599"] In the game against Providence, the talent disparity between the two teams passes the eye test. From a talent perspective, Providence should have lost by a minimum of 30, like they did against so many previous UConn teams. The question has to be asked as to why UConn struggles to play a consistent 40 minutes. Even the most passionate supporter has to be flummoxed by the egregious turnovers, the consistent lack of focus for 4 quarters and the dispassionate play at times. Yes, continuity has suffered almost repeatedly due to the rash of injuries and pandemic related absences. That only partially explains things. This is a senior laden team with a healthy blend of talented underclassmen. The above listed problems should not continue this late in the season. Again, it has to be asked why. In listening to Geno’s postgame rants, he is clearly exasperated. However, he has also been extremely honest in stating he doesn’t like the way his team plays when Paige is not on the court. So, did UConn overachieve last season? Are the senior trio overrated as to how talented they are? Or, is Paige the only player capable of executing Geno’s vision or style of play he prefers? UConn has talent & skill. They are a great bunch of young women. But something is missing, something is not clicking. Can a healthy Paige turn things around or will it have to be a case of addition by subtraction? [/QUOTE]