Okay, then I am the most positive troll to ever invade this board.
1. While this is certainly not a good loss, it is this first loss of the year to a team we probably should have beaten.
2. Opining on team chemistry, attitudes etc. based on tonight’s “body language” is ridiculous. They are rightfully frustrated. They lost their last two. I’m sure practice was no fun this last week and we have two freshmen who have probably hit the wall. They are going to have to learn to play through the rough spots. It sure does not mean they don’t care or aren’t trying.
3. We do have some holes to fill in our roster like a really quick shut down defender. This actuality does not mean running the kids we do have down is acceptable.
4. No one, I mean no one on this board has any idea where Teoni Key is going. She probably has no idea where she is going. Saying she is not coming to UT does nothing but throw everyone into unnecessary panic.
5. Did anyone reasonably think we were going to be a 23-24 win team this year after losing Zaye? 20 wins looked about right and I still think that is about where we end up.
6. Our Freshmen are going to be excellent players for us. They have had a lot of pressure put on their young shoulders this year. (They may even be a little homesick or struggling with classes etc, etc.) I am sure Kellie is mindful of this and trying to be supportive and encouraging while working to improve their games. A few folks on here have been pretty vicious about them. I just don’t get that.
7. How are there even posts saying Kellie is a horrible coach, we will “give” her one more year. Check back in about four years and we will know what we have.
8. My prediction is top 15 next year if we don’t have any devastating injuries.
Be of good faith fellow Lady Vol fans. There will be setbacks but our trajectory is good.
Whew, putting my soap box away now.
