For me, its not even about winning, can we go toe to toe with a program that has lived in the top 15 the last few years. If the answer is yes, then we are back on track. If all this leads to a Tenn win by 15+ then we are still a ways off, at least RIGHT NOW. This game means a lot to gauge how far we have truly come since June!

And let me state I AM NOT a moral victory guy, but when you have won 25 games the last 3 seasons combined, progress is progress!

Just hope we can keep him!! Wonder how much he will make next year?!?

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I have seen Kiki Jefferson the point guard for UCLA play several times and she is one of the top guards in the country. Towards the end of our game the announcers were saying the 2 games that were played surprised everyone because they were a lot closer than what was expected. I like this team and we should see the full potential of this team when everyone is healthy. I just hope they can build a good chemistry with so many good players.

I was impressed by how well we played against a team that has their top 4 scorers back. They all average double figures and they are a team who the talking heads feel has a legit shot at a title. I was also glad to see how excited our bench was rooting on their teammates. Talent is one thing chemistry is another.

What I saw was a team with a lot of potential that fell into the typical traps of a young team, especially without Curry in the lineup. Young guards tend to drift out of the offensive set and try to makeup deficits by forcing things and then things breakdown from there. Exhibit A being the end of the 1st half turnover that led to UCLA getting the corner 3 to end the half.

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Just to be fair we were missing Jada Curry who is our point guard and double digit scorer. We were also missing our 6’6” red shirt freshmen both are recovering from injuries.

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Mine has been hinky for awhile. It’s like it refreshes on its own…often when I’m in the middle of posting. Thinking it may be my browser which is Safari.

rh62531 said:

We were down two players. The center from Nigeria and Jada Curry. The backcourt is going to be very quick!!!

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Just to be fair, UCLA was missing their No. 2 scorer as well but overall I was encouraged by our effort and result.

TheRealVille said:

Well, my question was answered. Cards are #22 in the playoff rankings.

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So this question is not entirely directed to you but was wondering if the Cards were so much disrespected by ACC officials, how is it they are the only 3 loss team in the top 25? Wouldn't the ACC want as many teams as they can get in the top 25 or are we winning in spite of the conspiracy against us?

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Betts was obviously the difference, once again UL WBB does not have any size to matchup with those opponents who have that large interior presence.

Betts is skilled, but she never left her feet when rebounding, blocking shots or scoring. Until Jeff can bring in “an aircraft carrier” to neutralize these large women, we will struggle winning any more championships. When I refer to size, I mean at least 6’5” and some weight to resist getting pushed out of the lane.

Well said Rollem; your expressions reflect mine, and I suspect that Zipp’s reply to your post is accurate as well, as it contributes to the reduction in financial support from a lot of UL fans.

While I go back to the Frank Camp era in football, and the Peck Hickman era in BB; I became close friends with Bob Weber (God rest his soul), great person and was a great football coach who was deprived of the resources necessary to elevate UL further. I credit Bob for my introduction into financial investment of UL football.

I gave up my season tickets, along with my football & basketball Suites almost 10 years ago, for reasons that had nothing to do with my allegiance to UL. I was ready to return as a contributor at the bequest of TJ, until he left rather abruptly.

The subsequent introduction of NIL & Portal pushed me away even further, but hiring Brohm and Pat Kelsey is attracting me back in. I suppose that makes me a “fair-weather fan”.

What about when they’re not getting multiple offensive rebounds like they won’t Saturday? Tennessee is big and their coach experienced enough to know how to slow the game down. I’m not getting caught up in all this hype after beating some of the worst teams I’ve seen. Beat Tennessee and I’m sold.

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With the number of shots they throw up it is irrelevant whether they shoot better in a certain time frame. A stretch of 30% doesn't mean squat if they shoot 70% 5 minutes later while throwing up 25 shots and 12 are 3's. Recognize they have 12 shooters and 11 have experience. Not all of them will have a bad night and any of them can lay the wood on any given evening.

Gonna be a star

That won’t even buy you a 3 star nowadays. Chump change.

Yea watched that Indiana game to. Was exhibition so didn't put that much stock in it but still believe this is going to be a 20 point game no matter who they miss or get back from injuries. Why I say that is because Barnes will try to play at UL'S speed without the talent or depth. And I also believe we still won't get respect because of the last 2 1/2 years. Easy money until we get back from the Bahamas. After that point it won't be a surprise anymore.