Game Thread Lady Vols vs Green Bay in the NCAA Tournament

#301
#301
Voluble2 said:
Sometimes a loss is the best thing that can happen when a win just delays the inevitable and prolongs the suffering.

Suppose for instance Dooley had won an additional game and kept his job longer, that would have been the absolute worst thing that could have happened. It was the worst case scenario. He had already failed to recruit enough offensive linemen and the cupboard was about to be completely bare at that position (sound familiar).

The problem is that people have different opinions about when you have reached the point where a loss is better for the long term health of the program than a win would be. But it isn't hard to understand the sentiment.
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Big difference. Dooley was going to be fired if he lost to Vandy. Holly is not going to be fired this year. So a bad L accomplishes nothing productive, while even an ugly W gives the LVs the chance to play another game.

Survive and advance. Maybe the LVs will play better Sunday. If not, losing to a 2 seed is preferable than losing to a 10 seed.
 
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#304
#304
Vols have made it to every Sweet 16 except one, hope it continues.
 
#305
#305
Great win and great adjustment by holly to play a 3-2 when diamond picked up the fourth foul and also play kourtney on the strong side of the zone to free up open shots in the paint the and bench Jamie omg why does she start. But our problem is we can't make and jump shot to save our lives but we rebounded better. I do see some improvement in holly . if holly is the person I think she is she will learn from this year..all and all good win...Arizona state will not pack it in like that
 
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ladyvosl23 said:
Great win and great adjustment by holly to play a 3-2 when diamond picked up the fourth foul and also play kourtney on the strong side of the zone to free up open shots in the paint the and bench Jamie omg why does she start. But our problem is we can't make and jump shot to save our lives but we rebounded better. I do see some improvement in holly . if holly is the person I think she is she will learn from this year..all and all good win...Arizona state will not pack it in like that
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I hope she realizes she needs an entirely new staff!!
 
#315
#315
It was great to see Mercedes "man up" a little and go after the ball in the second half. Big change. We need her to be tough as she is tall.

In the off season, perhaps we can glue some velcro to the hands, or do hand-strengthening exercises for her so she can catch and hold passes and rebounds.

Several of the LVs don't run the floor with any energy, from the first play. They run prissy. Several need more body/strength training also.

And I could not help but notice WAY too much standing around on offense. Reminded me of my daughter playing rec league in 5th grade. Run to your spot and stay there. That is one reason we don't seem to even be getting O rebounds like we should.

On to the next. Hopefully better prepared.
 
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bobkitten said:
It was great to see Mercedes "man up" a little and go after the ball in the second half. Big change. We need her to be tough as she is tall.

In the off season, perhaps we can glue some velcro to the hands, or do hand-strengthening exercises for her so she can catch and hold passes and rebounds.

Several of the LVs don't run the floor with any energy, from the first play. They run prissy. Several need more body/strength training also.

And I could not help but notice WAY too much standing around on offense. Reminded me of my daughter playing rec league in 5th grade. Run to your spot and stay there. That is one reason we don't seem to even be getting O rebounds like we should.

On to the next. Hopefully better prepared.
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Well we had one of the best in the business but Holly fired her :ermm::ermm:
 
#318
#318
The Diamond shot 4 of 15 from the field.

Too bad she can't go to the WNBA a year early. Just a pitiful excuse for a "star". Zero leadership but great finger nails.
 
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#320
Vols4life said:
Well we had one of the best in the business but Holly fired her :ermm::ermm:
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Hart fired her, not Holly. And she was one of the best around.

Edit...but you're right if you mean Holly was either gutless or clueless in following the "party" (hart) line. I like Holly, but truth is truth. And she and the team are paying for it now.
 
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1982Alum said:
The Diamond shot 4 of 15 from the field.

Too bad she can't go to the WNBA a year early. Just a pitiful excuse for a "star". Zero leadership but great finger nails.
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If Diamond was not on the court, then the Lady Vols would be on a flight back to Knoxville instead of preparing for ASU.
 
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Coffy73 said:
Dunbar made that earlier long three and wanted the ball on the very next play and was completely ignored. She had nobody guarding her. To the team and coach...you actually want your 3pt shooter to get hot and keep doing it. That might have been the start of a hot streak. Dunbar is never allowed to get into a rhythm!
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There is no point (pun intended) in putting Dunbar in the game when Cooper is at point. Cooper will never pass the ball to Dunbar.
 
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