Game Thread: Samford v Lady Vols, Tues Nov 5th; Home-FCC; 6:30PM; SEC+ network:,,, Win 101-53

[BruisedOrange]

 

[glv98]

well I can tell you now, you either going to complain every game, not watch the ladies altogether, or deal with it because this is Kim’s style and she’s standing 10 toes on it! She also mentioned that the subbing will decrease once she feels her team is ready to play longer stretches and conditioning can take it… until then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

Yeah I get it, love it or leave it. And shut up about it.

I just have to adjust that ugly and chaotic is preferred over smooth and pretty bc it moves faster. Working on it. I'm sure some of the rough edges will smooth off and that will help.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Yeah I get it, love it or leave it. And shut up about it.

I just have to adjust (in many aspects right now apparently) that ugly and chaotic is preferred over smooth and pretty bc it moves faster. Working on it.

Maybe it would help to associate your perception of smooth and pretty with Pat, and seek to allow Kim’s style to grow on you. Racking up wins, I’m sure will help.

 

[glv98]

Maybe it would help to associate your perception of smooth and pretty with Pat, and seek to allow Kim’s style to grow on you. Racking up wins, I’m sure will help.

huh? I never thought Pat's style was smooth and pretty. It was much more like this on D, and over dependent on points off t.o.s and putbacks for O. The LVs have actually never mastered smooth and pretty offense, even with some incredibly smooth and pretty offensive players. Which is why we are where we are today.

I do agree what sells this style of play is winning alot. Otherwise what's the point?

 

[ttharp]

CKCs honesty continues to be refreshing.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Lousy audio volume on this take of the postgame presser. Please feel free to post a better one if you have the link, and I'll remove this one.



Postgame CKC quote: "1 down, 27 to go."

Those numbers don’t address either tournament.

 

[Volfan1000]

What was the final score?

 

[chuckiepoo]

What was the final score?

101-53

Lady Vols Cruise in Kim Caldwell Era Opener, 101-53 - University of Tennessee Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee women's basketball team eclipsed the century mark in a season opener for just the sixth time in its illustrious history, cruising

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[Volfan1000]

101-53

Lady Vols Cruise in Kim Caldwell Era Opener, 101-53 - University of Tennessee Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee women's basketball team eclipsed the century mark in a season opener for just the sixth time in its illustrious history, cruising

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Thanks for the update.

 

[Rooster1]

This team is going to rock, hard. Does not take an expert here, the soft OOC schedule, plus the ability of THIS team when they face conference foes…..there might not be 5-6 losses on the schedule, let me put it that way.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

This team is going to rock, hard. Does not take an expert here, the soft OOC schedule, plus the ability of THIS team when they face conference foes…..there might not be 5-6 losses on the schedule, let me put it that way.

Is FSU and Iowa the only OOC that’s a challenge?

 

[knoxvol52]

Thought Cooper played a good game but was a little loose with the ball at times.

Showed they have some sort of a half court game if slowed down, still need to box out better on defensive end . Gave up way too many offensive rebounds to Samford.

 

[PineyBluff Vo]

Lousy audio volume on this take of the postgame presser. Please feel free to post a better one if you have the link, and I'll remove this one.



Postgame CKC quote: "1 down, 27 to go."

This Gal is a no excuse Coach!

 

[stlvolsfan]

I enjoy the up tempo style. Cooper is everything I thought she would be and more…with that being said, we’re small and at this stage, a team that can handle the ball and has decent bigs will give us fits!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Is FSU and Iowa the only OOC that’s a challenge?

MTSU. Don’t snicker. They beat us last year, 73-62. Not sure who came back and who they brought in but will assuredly be well coached by Rick Insell.

2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

The official 2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Plenty of returning depth. Plenty challenging group.

Scott Leads Middle Tennessee Past Northern Kentucky 79-58 in Season Opener - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

HIGHLAND HIEGHTS, Ky. – Following a historic campaign a season ago, the long-awaited opener for the 2024-25 Middle Tennessee women's basketball team came in the

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Warren Nolan NET rankings:

 

[LVFan1912]

Is FSU and Iowa the only OOC that’s a challenge?

Umm let’s not forget MTSU beat us last year… Also, Memphis took us to overtime IN TBA

 

[therealitytheory]

Umm let’s not forget MTSU beat us last year… Also, Memphis took us to overtime IN TBA

Last year means nothing to this new edition of LVBB.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Umm let’s not forget MTSU beat us last year… Also, Memphis took us to overtime IN TBA

Lady Vols appear to be a much better team than a year ago. Yes, I know it’s too soon.

 

[glv98]

Umm let’s not forget MTSU beat us last year… Also, Memphis took us to overtime IN TBA

Without our best player.

Lady Vols appear to be a much better team than a year ago. Yes, I know it’s too soon.

We'll know that when they beat a ranked team.

 

[KnoxLikeUs]

I enjoy the up tempo style. Cooper is everything I thought she would be and more…with that being said, we’re small and at this stage, a team that can handle the ball and has decent bigs will give us fits!

Nothing about the team is small.. saying a team in WBB with 7 players over 6’feet is small is just uninformed about the sport.
Saying they don’t play their height on the floor together at the same time is one thing. But saying the TEAM is small is something completely different and false.