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That is a given, per NCAA rules. No possibility of it being a VB scholarship (unless she gives up basketball).

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That is a given, per NCAA rules. No possibility of it being a VB scholarship (unless she gives up basketball).

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Did you believe the same when Amy chose to not start Leigha Brown? What could possibly go wrong with that strategy?

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The B1G does NOT value women's athletics equally with men's. Any attempt by the B1G to say otherwise is simply bull$hit.

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The B1G does NOT value women's athletics equally with men's. Any attempt by the B1G to say otherwise is simply bull$hit.

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B1G presidents and chancellor don't give a $hit about their athletes.

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I'd like to say that I wish her well - but, apparently, I'm not that noble.

I really hate this.  I like Coach.  But it has become time for Moos to get involved.  This cannot just be 3 girls getting homesick.  There is a deeper issue here.  We have noted several times that there seems to be a lack of improvement in the players.  Now it appears that Coach has lost (at least a significant part of) the team.  This next year is going to be ugly.  Our returning team is Helms, Brady, Haiby, Cain, Kissinger and Bourne.  Six players!!  Add three freshmen and we are playing without any depth.  With this mess, why would anyone want to transfer in?  

Which coach is responsible for coaching offense?  4 years into this we need better coaching.  If an assistant is in charge of offense, Amy needs to find someone new.  If it's Amy, Moos needs to find someone new.  After 4 years our players shouldn't look like they were just now introduced to each other.  Effort isn't the problem (well, except for Hannah who looks like she checked out several games ago).  Talent isn't the problem.  That only leaves coaching.

Which coach is responsible for coaching offense?  4 years into this we need better coaching.  If an assistant is in charge of offense, Amy needs to find someone new.  If it's Amy, Moos needs to find someone new.  After 4 years our players shouldn't look like they were just now introduced to each other.  Effort isn't the problem (well, except for Hannah who looks like she checked out several games ago).  Talent isn't the problem.  That only leaves coaching.

John Havlicek - Boston Celtics  "The best 6th man in the league."
 
Nicknamed "Hondo" (inspired by the 1953 movie of the same name starring John Wayne),[8] Havlicek revolutionized the "sixth man" role, and has been immortalized for his clutch steal in the closing seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference championship. In the seventh and final game, played at Boston Garden on April 15, the Celtics led the Philadelphia 76ers 110–109 with five seconds left, and only needed to inbound the ball underneath their basket to secure the victory and advance to the 1965 NBA Finals; however, Bill Russell's pass struck a wire which was hanging down from the ceiling and helping to support the baskets, the turnover then giving the 76ers and Wilt Chamberlain the ball and a chance to win the game and the series.[8] Hal Greer was set to throw the inbounds pass for the 76ers. Havlicek stood with his back to Greer, guarding Chet Walker. But as Greer's pass came inbounds, Havlicek spun, leaped, and tipped the pass to Sam Jones.[8] Veteran referee Earl Strom, who wrote this game action in his memoir Calling the Shots, called Havlicek's reaction one of the greatest plays he ever saw in his 32 years as a professional official.[9] Announcer Johnny Most's call of "Havlicek stole the ball!" was dubbed by the NBA as "the most famous radio call in basketball history."[10]
Havlicek is the Celtics' all-time leader in points, scoring 26,395 points (20.8 points per game, 16th all-time in points scored in the NBA), and playing in 1,270 games (30th all-time).[11] He became the first player to score 1,000 points in 16 consecutive seasons, with his best season coming during the 1970–71 season when he averaged 28.9 points per game.[12]

I've wondered if we could document who should be on the floor.  I have compared the +/- stats for each B1G game (except Iowa - I can't find the stats for that game).  Now, we know that you can't look at +/- stats for only one game.  They would depend on who was on the floor with a player, who the other team had on the floor, who was hot or cold, who was in foul trouble, etc.  However, after 4 games they are beginning to show some consistency.  You be the judge:
 
2019 Stats                                 Michigan Ohio State Iowa Maryland Rutgers Total Simon   -3 -7   -3 -5 -18 Cain   14 -12   -3 -11 -12 Whitish   5 8   -17 -9 -13 Eliely   22 10   -14 -8 10 Kissinger   2 -8   0 -4 -10 Mitchell         -16 -4 -20 Mershon   14 18   -18 1 15 Haiby   11 6   -16 -2 -1 Brown   2 11   -5 5 13 Veerbeek 3 19   2 7 31
 
 

I've wondered if we could document who should be on the floor.  I have compared the +/- stats for each B1G game (except Iowa - I can't find the stats for that game).  Now, we know that you can't look at +/- stats for only one game.  They would depend on who was on the floor with a player, who the other team had on the floor, who was hot or cold, who was in foul trouble, etc.  However, after 4 games they are beginning to show some consistency.  You be the judge:
 
2019 Stats                                 Michigan Ohio State Iowa Maryland Rutgers Total Simon   -3 -7   -3 -5 -18 Cain   14 -12   -3 -11 -12 Whitish   5 8   -17 -9 -13 Eliely   22 10   -14 -8 10 Kissinger   2 -8   0 -4 -10 Mitchell         -16 -4 -20 Mershon   14 18   -18 1 15 Haiby   11 6   -16 -2 -1 Brown   2 11   -5 5 13 Veerbeek 3 19   2 7 31
 
 

Just saw the stats.  Compare the +/- of the freshmen  vs the starters.  Wow!

I bought an audio delay just so I could watch the team on TV or live stream and still listen to Matt and Jeff.  Best $200 I have ever spent.  My wife even agrees with me.

I bought an audio delay just so I could watch the team on TV or live stream and still listen to Matt and Jeff.  Best $200 I have ever spent.  My wife even agrees with me.

Well from a "Pollyanna" perspective, my wife points out to me that if they don't make the NCAA they would certainly be a high seed in the WNIT.  With the way the WNIT tournament works, we would probably have additional opportunities (perhaps several) to watch them play here.

What stood out to me was that the girls seemed to be playing with an intensity and speed that was completely absent last year.  Of course, Rachel's presence alone would ratchet up the intensity.   Without Jessica there seemed to be more teamwork on offense than last year.  The defensive intensity and effort was significantly more evident this year (and this was just an exhibition game).  I don't know what the win/loss totals will be this year but this team is going to be much more fun to watch.

What stood out to me was that the girls seemed to be playing with an intensity and speed that was completely absent last year.  Of course, Rachel's presence alone would ratchet up the intensity.   Without Jessica there seemed to be more teamwork on offense than last year.  The defensive intensity and effort was significantly more evident this year (and this was just an exhibition game).  I don't know what the win/loss totals will be this year but this team is going to be much more fun to watch.

What stood out to me was that the girls seemed to be playing with an intensity and speed that was completely absent last year.  Of course, Rachel's presence alone would ratchet up the intensity.   Without Jessica there seemed to be more teamwork on offense than last year.  The defensive intensity and effort was significantly more evident this year (and this was just an exhibition game).  I don't know what the win/loss totals will be this year but this team is going to be much more fun to watch.

What stood out to me was that the girls seemed to be playing with an intensity and speed that was completely absent last year.  Of course, Rachel's presence alone would ratchet up the intensity.   Without Jessica there seemed to be more teamwork on offense than last year.  The defensive intensity and effort was significantly more evident this year (and this was just an exhibition game).  I don't know what the win/loss totals will be this year but this team is going to be much more fun to watch.

I'm going to guess Rachel, Hannah, Kate, Nicea, Bria

Well, how about that?  Just about the time so many of you had decided that Coach couldn't recruit a big - indeed, many said she wasn't trying to recruit a big - she signs a top 100 true post who can play immediately.  Maybe Coach does know what she is doing.

Well, how about that?  Just about the time so many of you had decided that Coach couldn't recruit a big - indeed, many said she wasn't trying to recruit a big - she signs a top 100 true post who can play immediately.  Maybe Coach does know what she is doing.

Well, how about that?  Just about the time so many of you had decided that Coach couldn't recruit a big - indeed, many said she wasn't trying to recruit a big - she signs a top 100 true post who can play immediately.  Maybe Coach does know what she is doing.