It's like in middle school where you throw the ball to the big kid.
WBB: **** Iowa State vs. No. 4 UCONN- 7:30 PM FS1 GAME THREAD ****
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I’ve only casually paid attention to WBB since the early 2000s but feel like every time I do it’s not so great.
Why did out player travel on that rebound? Becuase the Husky behind her pushed her in the back. I am really starting to wonder if the officials think the game is not worth calling anymore.
AND before you say a ******* word apologists. NO, the officials didn't lose the game for us, we played D poorly, we didn't shoot well, we didn't get fouled well enough to get the call, etc. etc. etc.
But the officials are STILL not doing us any favors. The Former does not have any affect the Latter.
AND before you say a ******* word apologists. NO, the officials didn't lose the game for us, we played D poorly, we didn't shoot well, we didn't get fouled well enough to get the call, etc. etc. etc.
But the officials are STILL not doing us any favors. The Former does not have any affect the Latter.
We just outscored them 25-18 in the 2nd quarter. Effort was there. Can't have it both ways, we actually played a pretty good 2nd quarter. The first was the issue.
We were preseason top 10 and may not make the tournament.
She is solid on offense but I would love e to see her take defense more seriously. Their effort has picked up a little.
I like that things settled down in the second. That bodes much better if our guards as a whole can come alive. Also, ban Crooks from ever shooting a three again. be interesting to see how the sisters come out in the third.
That’s a fair take. And I appreciate the adjustments and effort. Too bad they came after the game was all but over in the 1Q.
I've heard that the best refs by far are in the NBA, the second-tier guys do NCAA men's, then you're dealing with the dregs.
May not make the tournament, we were a six seed in the latest bracket. Nice optimism
What in the world would EVER give you that idea? Pre-season is all hype and should never be taken seriously. Look at Baylor, UConn and Houston in the men's side. I’m sure all their fans are writing them off too.
Maybe one day she will start being aggressive and laying out for balls on the floor. Making hustle plays. Having stronger hands when she has the ball. Very talented, but could be absolutely unstoppable if she wanted to be.
Good thing is no Big 12 team is much better than ISU.
The only thing that frustrates me about this team is their lack of ball sense. They dribble into terrible situations, they pass the ball to well guarded people, they are weak with the ball when they possess it with two hands and they don't come to the stranded player's rescue.
I'm pretty sure they practice this sort of thing, but really they should not have to. This is basic stuff.
I'm pretty sure they practice this sort of thing, but really they should not have to. This is basic stuff.
Maybe we can get the law of averages on our side and they will miss the rest of the 3’s they take?
I’d wait for any takes like that until we see Big 12 play. Supposed #9 TCU put up a similar performance as we did against South Carolina. Conference is not this strong or anywhere close to it.
Yes, good 2Q. So maybe “effort” isn’t the right word. Scheme, skill, adjustments, other? Look, I am a Cyclone fan through and through, but that 1Q was awful. We’re allowed to say it.
I think it looks like she is not taking it seriously because she is simply too big and it makes her way too slow on defense. I don’t see that changing.
I see better changes from the start of this game *sans zone D*. We weren't trying to feed the post on every play, ball movement has been better, movement off the ball was better. Switching man was working better in the second and good box outs.
Baby steps. We play for March...
Baby steps. We play for March...
As someone pointed out in another thread…last years team…the one that made the Big 12 final and advanced in the tournament…was 7-4 in the preseason.
