Lady Vols vs Ball State Game Thread

#153
#153
If these girls couldn't figure out what it means to play as a team, hustle, box out, work hard... they definitely won't be taking this loss hard. Heck, during the selection show Summitt said in front of the whole team that this generation is harder to coach -- they don't have a work ethic, drive, desire. Don't you think that would motivate them?

Well, if softball isn't looking good, I'll have to wait and see what Lane Kiffin can put together... and meanwhile suffer through UConn and Coach Donkey Hindquarters winning another title.
 
#157
#157
Der Dawgvater said:
If these girls couldn't figure out what it means to play as a team, hustle, box out, work hard... they definitely won't be taking this loss hard. Heck, during the selection show Summitt said in front of the whole team that this generation is harder to coach -- they don't have a work ethic, drive, desire. Don't you think that would motivate them?

Well, if softball isn't looking good, I'll have to wait and see what Lane Kiffin can put together... and meanwhile suffer through UConn and Coach Donkey Hindquarters winning another title.
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#162
LadyinOrange said:
Really???
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or doesn't work hard is utter nonsense--complete idiocy. They were all playing hard tonight--everybody. The bottom line is this this team lacks talent--it's too big and slow at all positions. PS has not recruited well. Stricklin can play--but she is NOT a pg. Bjorklund has skills but she lacks quickness and is asked to carry too much of the scoring load.

But that is typical of Summit: She is clueless about coaching TEAM offense and so always wants one or two naturally gifted players to carry the team's offense on their back--as Parker did. That is not acceptable for a team, or coach, that has a bench full of (supposed) All America's. Bjorklund was forcing shots all night because the team offense is bad and nobody else except Stricklin can score. The situation is made worse because Bjorklund and Stricklin are tall and have to chase around smaller, quicker guards on defense--which has to wear them out before the game is close to over. With a young team and nobody of Parker's talent level, and with injuries, it got ugly this year. PS needs to reassess her recruiting--seriously--this is not a one year thing. The Vols BADLY need a good point guard, for starters, so Stricklin can move to shooting guard/small forward.
 
#163
#163
OWB said:
These girls don't get it. They're not a team. That's been one of Pat's biggest problems this whole season. There's a huge disconnect.
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sure seems to be the case, but i don't get WHY that is the case. they have a lot of experience playing ball at different levels and should understand the concept of team by now.

i've followed the lady vols for a long time. this is a tough loss.
 
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#165
armchairvol said:
or doesn't work hard is utter nonsense--complete idiocy. They were all playing hard tonight--everybody. The bottom line is this this team lacks talent--it's too big and slow at all positions. PS has not recruited well. Stricklin can play--but she is NOT a pg. Bjorklund has skills but she lacks quickness and is asked to carry too much of the scoring load.

But that is typical of Summit: She is clueless about coaching TEAM offense and so always wants one or two naturally gifted players to carry the team's offense on their back--as Parker did. That is not acceptable for a team, or coach, that has a bench full of (supposed) All America's. Bjorklund was forcing shots all night because the team offense is bad and nobody else except Stricklin can score. The situation is made worse because Bjorklund and Stricklin are tall and have to chase around smaller, quicker guards on defense--which has to wear them out before the game is close to over. With a young team and nobody of Parker's talent level, and with injuries, it got ugly this year. PS needs to reassess her recruiting--seriously--this is not a one year thing. The Vols BADLY need a good point guard, for starters, so Stricklin can move to shooting guard/small forward.
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This sounds like Oakvol who on occasion posted on another board. Anyway, the points are spot on. I would just add that this is also the worst passing Lady Vol team that I can remember.

The loss of Caldwell to UCLA hurt this team, too. Pat doesn't have a first rate assistant as she did with DeMoss and Caldwell. Pat is very loyal, but one of these assistants who is no help in recruiting should be gone.
 
#167
#167
volmanic said:
Again, not been a good year for ANY major Vol sport. PERIOD!
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fyp.

Ladies track won the indoor national championship.
Softball is ranked #6.
Men's tennis is ranked #4, just beat auburn and alabama on consecutive days, and beat the #1 ranked team in the nation earlier in the year.
Soccer team won the sec tourney.

UT sports is more than just football and basketball (or, for some people like hat, football and men's basketball.) All you have to do is take the time to look and you'll find something good. Period.
 
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#169
#169
governmentmule said:
back to back Championships, seniors gone, and injuries and a young team
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You do realize that every starter on last years team is now in the WNBA. Too many challenges placed on these young girls. I can't believe that the announcers kept saying that these young girls were defending national champions. The program yes, but not this group of rookies.
 
#170
#170
karmazone said:
fyp.

Ladies track won the indoor national championship.
Softball is ranked #6.
Men's tennis is ranked #4, just beat auburn and alabama on consecutive days, and beat the #1 ranked team in the nation earlier in the year.
Soccer team won the sec tourney.

UT sports is more than just football and basketball (or, for some people like hat, football and men's basketball.) All you have to do is take the time to look and you'll find something good. Period.
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and took 1st place i D I-A dance @ the UCA College Championships ! :good!:
 
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#173
VOLup2uous said:
How did CPS let her recruiting get her down to all freshmen????
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That wasn't the plan. She was supposed to have Parker for her senior year. Baugh and Cain were supposed to have a year under their belt along with Bjourkland. Injuries and Parker leaving early made this a much different team than Pat had in mind. When you lose three of your horses and replace them with true freshman, this is what you get. They don't know enough to care yet, but I bet they learn real soon if you know what I mean. They have the talent, now all they need is experience and the hunger of wanting, not hoping for, but really wanting a championship.
 
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