Game Thread: Lady Vols v UCONN; Thurs. 8PM; on ESPN

[Volfan2012]

I'll just be looking for forty minutes of effort and hard work. I haven't seen 40 minutes this season yet. I've seem 25 to 30 not 40. If they give me that win or lose I will be satisfied.

 

[volfan__18]

Venturing over onto the boneyard, they seem to think they have this one easily won.

 

[Amb3096]

Ok I though Hollingshead was ranked a little higher so we only have two top ten players tonight.

Depends on the rating system. Hollingshead was named to the McD AA team, though.

 

[SGMVols]

Venturing over onto the boneyard, they seem to think they have this one easily won.

Last year they beat the stuffing out of us without Bueckers or Ducharme.

Kellie has begged fans and students to show up for this one and I think she’ll get her wish. But if they lay another egg tonight like they did up there last year, it’ll be the last time she gets a big crowd.

 

[Volfan2012]

Venturing over onto the boneyard, they seem to think they have this one easily won.

I don't expect that it will be easy, but they have the talent advantage at three positions. That gives them a little edge. I think it will be a close game.

 

[glv98]

Last year they beat the stuffing out of us without Bueckers or Ducharme.

And we did not have RJ.

 

[geew1992]

And we did not have RJ.

RJ was playing for Mississippi State last year!

 

[LasVegasBill23]

Didn't mean to sound coy I'm just kind of sick of people looking for an excuse for the connies to lose

no worries and i am used to being challenged as i have told you before on the forum i need to speak less!!!! it is only opinion dont think tonight will be a signature win but i am glad we still play the seriees

 

[ttharp]

True but everybody they have is a five star highly ranked player so they still have the talent advantage. After Horston and Jackson only player ranked close to a five star was Hollingshead.

Wasn't Justine a 5 star recruit? She was ranked 13th coming out of HS.

 

[Volfan2012]

Wasn't Justine a 5 star recruit? She was ranked 13th coming out of HS.

She doesn't play enough to be considered a factor in this game. Yes she is highly ranked but not getting much time on the court.

 

[SATXVolFan82]

Any word on Jordan???

 

[Coach Jumper]

Any word on Jordan???

I'm smilin

 

[ttharp]

Really excited about tonight's game.

More than anything, I just hope we don't beat ourselves. I've been thinking about the Stanford game, and how we literally gave them two points because a staff member entered Jill's number wrong. They ended up going on a small run after that. We lost the game by 7.

I hope the poor end-of-quarter execution isn't a thing tonight, because UConn will definitely capitalize. I want to see Rickea or Jordy taking the shot in that scenario. If they miss, I can live with it.

Walker and Powell will have to make good decisions. I hope they avoid trying to challenge UConn's bigs. It won't end well.

I'm excited to see the atmosphere. Think it'll be a really good game!

 

[glv98]

RJ was playing for Mississippi State last year!

Yes, I had heard about that.

Which means she wasn't playing for us in the UConn game last year, just as Paige and Ducharme weren't playing for them in the game referenced for comparison to this year's game.

 

[Nute Gunray]

I wish as strongly as anyone that the LVs could defeat UConn. However, I am realistic. UConn is ranked 4th or 5th in WCBB rankings. The LVs are unranked. I hope this is not a blowout, e.g., UConn 91- UT 59, but there is a strong possibility that it could happen.

 

[Voluble2]

Win or lose, I would just like to see us be the aggressors and play with confidence and intensity for 40 minutes. This business of getting tight, or having lapses is old. The team has nothing to lose and everything to gain so the Huskies are the ones who should be tight.

Give the crowd a reason to get in the game and let's see if we can get in their heads and ride the wave.

 

[VolBalls33]

I am surprised the point spread is 12.5. That's actually a smack in the face as the home team.

 

[turbovol]

Depends on the rating system. Hollingshead was named to the McD AA team, though.

Hollingshead has the potential to be a very good player for us. She still seems to have a lot of upside. I was impressed by the jump shots she took and made last game. Continuing to push her and to develop her game on both ends should be a priority.

 

[volforlife10]

Hollingshead has the potential to be a very good player for us. She still seems to have a lot of upside. I was impressed by the jump shots she took and made last game. Continuing to push her and to develop her game on both ends should be a priority.

a big priority. she’s so mobile for her size. she could be very good.

 

[turbovol]

I am surprised the point spread is 12.5. That's actually a smack in the face as the home team.

The line reflects the fact that we've lost to every good team we've played this year. And it may also reflect the way we've played in recent years
against good teams. There's the opportunity.

 

[creekdipper]

Less than six hours till Wapner.

 

[VolBall09]

ESPN making sure everyone know UConn is banged up in case they lose.

What about TK? How about Marta? Horston just missed the last game with illness. So tired of this narrative already.

If we win, according to the press, it will only be because UConn was short handed. If we lose it will be because we just aren’t that good and you’ll never hear a thing about the challenges we’ve overcome this season.

Hope we mop the floor with them. Still expecting a close game in the 50s but I’d love to see us run away with it.

Still hope we cancel this series. I don’t think it benefits Tennessee in any way to play them.

 

[VolBall09]

Losing Key was big. Without her, it just makes UConn's frontcourt that much more dangerous.

Geno must have a crystal ball in signing Lopez Senechal. She would have been buried in the depth chart with a healthy Bueckers, Fudd and Ducharme. If he hadn't gotten her from the portal, they would be dead in the water. Griffin returning to action at such a high level is another surprise. Plus how much better Edwards and Juhasz have gotten this year.

If they had their guards healthy, they'd probably be a solid #1 and the bettor's favorite to win the NC. They could still have a solid shot if they get Ducharme back.

It has very little to do with the players on the court and a great deal to do with the coach on the sidelines.

I hate him, but you could give Geno a team of decent high schoolers and within 2 days I’d bet you anything he could beat half the current top 25 teams.

 

[creekdipper]

It has very little to do with the players on the court and a great deal to do with the coach on the sidelines.

I hate him, but you could give Geno a team of decent high schoolers and within 2 days I’d bet you anything he could beat half the current top 25 teams.

I'd take that bet in a heartbeat. For any amount of money. Just free money on a sure bet.

You could give him a whole year with most state championship teams, and they still couldn't beat any D-1 team. Maybe a loaded team with several 5-star recruits from a basketball facto...er...academy...could. But even all-state, Miss Basketball types don't see the court much their freshmen years. And that's at smaller schools, much less Top 25 schools.

In fact, give him (or any college coach) a team of "decent" college players, and they're still going to lose to Top 25 teams 99% of the time regardless of who's coaching the team.

 

[Freak]

deleted. fake.