With NIL, teams cannot afford "misses".
And when you say JG was an excellent teammate, do you mean tagging along in the Caitlin Clark entourage for two years? Certainly filled her social media page.
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And when you say JG was an excellent teammate, do you mean tagging along in the Caitlin Clark entourage for two years? Certainly filled her social media page.
As we get into conference play we are going to need a big body to hold down the fort when Ava's out. Layla can fill this role just fine.
If she were our starter, I'd understand all the criticism. But, at present, we don't lose much playing her 10-15 minutes a game.
75% of her problems are based on a lack of confidence and her fear of making mistakes. Ava is naturally rambunctious on the court - I wish Layla were the same, but she's not.
There are only a handfull of programs - like UConn - that have a high quality backup at center.
If she were our starter, I'd understand all the criticism. But, at present, we don't lose much playing her 10-15 minutes a game.
75% of her problems are based on a lack of confidence and her fear of making mistakes. Ava is naturally rambunctious on the court - I wish Layla were the same, but she's not.
There are only a handfull of programs - like UConn - that have a high quality backup at center.
Every team has "misses" and your shtick is old and tired. Over 2,500 players entered the portal this past year and over 25% of them had entered it previously. That's a lot of "misses".
It's unfortunate you feel that way.
After the Vandy game, we'll know if the results contradict or reinforce my POV.
Stay tuned.
The problem is that we do actually lose a ton when Ava gets replaced by Layla. Ava has problems staying on the court and Iowa can't afford to simply throw Layla out there for 15 minutes and hope for the best. I think Jan has pretty much already shown her hand the last 2 games and it's not all that bad. MW will likely split those minutes with Layla going forward as she has the last few games. Journey's minutes will rise as well as she fills MW's spot at the 4. Against Uconn and UNI MW played a total of 54 minutes, Journey played 35, and Layla played 21. Contrast that with the first 2 games where MW played 47 and Layla played 35 and I think the direction that things are headed becomes somewhat apparent.
Oh and I know you'll be cheering from the rafters if Iowa takes a loss. Troll's gotta troll after all.It's unfortunate you feel that way.
After the Vandy game, we'll know if the results contradict or reinforce my POV.
Stay tuned.
Why do you continuously feed this troll? You seem to be the only one who responds to his uninformed bias. Ignore him like the rest of us because you bring a lot to this forum.
Because he knows I make objective points, even if they're unpopular.
Umm. No. I am objective. Your points are completely lacking in objectivity. You're just too mentally deranged to see what everyone else sees.
Sorry @TheGreatDivider101 .
The problem is usually I'll DVR the games if I'm out and watch later. Of course then you turn it on and you miss a chunk of the first half
Good shot at B1G freshman of the year and eventual AA. She'll only get better......
And with her ability to pump fake and drive from the arc to the hoop under control, she's going to be a problem. Has the right attitude as well, Rebound and defend, and take what the offense gives you.
And with the 6'4" or 5" Hartwell signing this week that will certainly be a factor.
She went where she could play, not to sit on the bench for a top 10-20 team. Just the way it works now.
Well, we did play the deep bench a lot in the 2nd half. The last 4 minutes we didn't score at all or we win by at least 50. No biggie
Faison seems just fine when she's in the regular rotation. With the end of the bench players she's pressing too much trying to take over. She plays well with three or 4 of the regular players. 8 Player rotation with Strem, Journey, and Faison wi
It was the 4thQ where we played the end of the bench and we didn't score the last 4 minutes
True but her skills will allow MW to be a mismatch for my other teams at the 5 also. Harder on her against team with a big five, but she'll punish them on the other end of the floor.........
Your being ridiculous. The story on Deal is FAR from over. I'll bet she'll be a pretty good college player before its all over. Erod was only a miss because of her attitude(something the coaches couldn't get a feel for before hand) She had the obvious skills to be a good player
It's unfortunate you feel that way.
After the Vandy game, we'll know if the results contradict or reinforce my POV.
Stay tuned.
We already know your point of view. Iowa sucks and Jan should not have been given the HC coach tag. Move on......It's unfortunate you feel that way.
After the Vandy game, we'll know if the results contradict or reinforce my POV.
Stay tuned.
I'd guess it'll be either McKenna or Saniyah Hall at USC. Hall probably has the very early lead.
I know, I get it. I just feel bad that her team is so bad.
It's unfortunate you feel that way.
After the Vandy game, we'll know if the results contradict or reinforce my POV.
Stay tuned.
How so?
Several posters feel this team has a ceiling of an Elite 8 appearance.
Vandy, I believe, is currently ranked above Iowa. Beating them on a "neutral" court could support that hope.
Lose...Sweet 32 might be a more reasonable expectation.
Anything else?
Yep - 5th game of the season is the big one.Several posters feel this team has a ceiling of an Elite 8 appearance.
Vandy, I believe, is currently ranked above Iowa. Beating them on a "neutral" court could support that hope.
Lose...Sweet 32 might be a more reasonable expectation.
Anything else?
Hey I'll make a deal with you. If Iowa wins you go away for a month. If Iowa loses I go away for a month.Several posters feel this team has a ceiling of an Elite 8 appearance.
Vandy, I believe, is currently ranked above Iowa. Beating them on a "neutral" court could support that hope.
Lose...Sweet 32 might be a more reasonable expectation.
Anything else?
It certainly can be when the post season seeding is decided.
A win over Vandy can't be understated.
This Iowa team has a high floor, but a low ceiling given what we've seen so far for the post season.
Getting through the first weekend won't be a given.
A Vandy win will be a big deal for a good seed.
I don't. She could have swallowed her pride and the money deal and stayed at Iowa and become a better player. Most likely she didn't have many takers given her struggles last season, her $$ demands, having to start somewhere, and her already being at least 21 years old. In the end it worked out better for both parties involved.
Lolol.. like Iowa can't get way better after the 5th game of the year, when they're still installing a new offense and have 6 new playersSeveral posters feel this team has a ceiling of an Elite 8 appearance.
Vandy, I believe, is currently ranked above Iowa. Beating them on a "neutral" court could support that hope.
Lose...Sweet 32 might be a more reasonable expectation.
Anything else?
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