there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
Aari is an incredible player, AZ looked like the better prepared team, but I wonder if a more veteran UConn team doesn't miss so many bunnies, what result? Furd should be favored in the final.HoopDreams said:there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
I think she fell down shooting the ball, not from a foul by Paige
There was another block call on a Uconn player who looked like to be in perfect defensive position. Completely set, hands straight up
but that's basketball, and I didn't see the first quarter so I could have missed bad calls against AZ, and of course, it doesn't matter. The win is in the books, and AZ clearly out played UConn and deserved the win
And it is not like the rest of the conference is mediocre. Will be even more competitive next year.HoopDreams said:
Good for AZ
Good for Stanford
All pac final
Pac12 will win NC
6'5" Olivia Nelson-Ododa is a head scratcher. Was ranked #1 at one point in HS. Was 0-7 last night, many close bunnies missed against defenders 5 inches shorter. UConn freshman Edwards is already much more effective than her.wifeisafurd said:Aari is an incredible player, AZ looked like the better prepared team, but I wonder if a more veteran UConn team doesn't miss so many bunnies, what result? Furd should be favored in the final.HoopDreams said:there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
I think she fell down shooting the ball, not from a foul by Paige
There was another block call on a Uconn player who looked like to be in perfect defensive position. Completely set, hands straight up
but that's basketball, and I didn't see the first quarter so I could have missed bad calls against AZ, and of course, it doesn't matter. The win is in the books, and AZ clearly out played UConn and deserved the win
wbbilluminati said:6'5" Olivia Nelson-Ododa is a head scratcher. Was ranked #1 at one point in HS. Was 0-7 last night, many close bunnies missed against defenders 5 inches shorter. UConn freshman Edwards is already much more effective than her.wifeisafurd said:Aari is an incredible player, AZ looked like the better prepared team, but I wonder if a more veteran UConn team doesn't miss so many bunnies, what result? Furd should be favored in the final.HoopDreams said:there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
I think she fell down shooting the ball, not from a foul by Paige
There was another block call on a Uconn player who looked like to be in perfect defensive position. Completely set, hands straight up
but that's basketball, and I didn't see the first quarter so I could have missed bad calls against AZ, and of course, it doesn't matter. The win is in the books, and AZ clearly out played UConn and deserved the win
I kind of noticed a strange pattern with Paige's demeanor over the season. She's incredibly talented but unlike other super stars like Diana, Sabrina, etc...Paige doesn't seem to like close games. She almost seems annoyed in a tight game whereas others get heated in fiery competitive way in close games. Even when UConn was in it, but it was clear it wasn't gonna be easy, she seemed already frustratedHoopDreams said:
First time I've seen super star Paige besides YouTube video highlights
Great player and hard to really see her game as she was constantly doubled and denied the ball
But I'd say Sabrina is better
One thing, it was a bad look seeing Paige whining about every call, although as I posted above see had some legit complaints
Still as their leader, she needed to keep her poise
Agreed on all but one. Paiges foul on McDonald looked bogus in real-time. But on the replay, Paige definitely bodied McDonald. Paige's move was beautiful, subtle, effective, and a foul. Lucky for 'Zona the ref was in the right position to make that call.HoopDreams said:there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
I think she fell down shooting the ball, not from a foul by Paige
There was another block call on a Uconn player who looked like to be in perfect defensive position. Completely set, hands straight up
but that's basketball, and I didn't see the first quarter so I could have missed bad calls against AZ, and of course, it doesn't matter. The win is in the books, and AZ clearly out played UConn and deserved the win
InterestingFyght4Cal said:Agreed on all but one. Paiges foul on McDonald looked bogus in real-time. But on the replay, Paige definitely bodied McDonald. Paige's move was beautiful, subtle, effective, and a foul. Lucky for 'Zona the ref was in the right position to make that call.HoopDreams said:there was another foul called on Paige, as McDonald was pivoting multiple times in the post ... McDonald took an under hand shot as she was falling downFyght4Cal said:
I'd say the foul calls have gone both ways...except for that foul on Williams
I think she fell down shooting the ball, not from a foul by Paige
There was another block call on a Uconn player who looked like to be in perfect defensive position. Completely set, hands straight up
but that's basketball, and I didn't see the first quarter so I could have missed bad calls against AZ, and of course, it doesn't matter. The win is in the books, and AZ clearly out played UConn and deserved the win
In the post game interview, Geno said this team is young, and also immature. When things are going their way, they are fine, but if they aren't, they pout.wbbilluminati said:I kind of noticed a strange pattern with Paige's demeanor over the season. She's incredibly talented but unlike other super stars like Diana, Sabrina, etc...Paige doesn't seem to like close games. She almost seems annoyed in a tight game whereas others get heated in fiery competitive way in close games. Even when UConn was in it, but it was clear it wasn't gonna be easy, she seemed already frustratedHoopDreams said:
First time I've seen super star Paige besides YouTube video highlights
Great player and hard to really see her game as she was constantly doubled and denied the ball
But I'd say Sabrina is better
One thing, it was a bad look seeing Paige whining about every call, although as I posted above see had some legit complaints
Still as their leader, she needed to keep her poise
I watched the Furd/Carolina game. Furd was incredibly luck to win. A blown put-back at the buzzer killed off Carolina. It was very interesting to listen as the announcers frequently pointed out several no-calls against the Furdettes who blatantly pushed and shoved the Carolina players in transition. I'm thinking to myself....this is status-quo - Furd always gets the benefit of the doubt as the golden children of college athletics. I'm really curious to see what direction they take once players start getting paid. I've heard they'll go the Ivy route, but I don't know if even Ivy players will get paid if the schools get TV money. Anybody know the answer?ncbears said:
Pac 12 will add one more as part of being a Conference of Champions.
And, it will be easier to root for Barnes/McDonald against the Junior University
wow, honest words after his team just suffered a beat down on a national stage...Ashfield63 said:In the post game interview, Geno said this team is young, and also immature. When things are going their way, they are fine, but if they aren't, they pout.wbbilluminati said:I kind of noticed a strange pattern with Paige's demeanor over the season. She's incredibly talented but unlike other super stars like Diana, Sabrina, etc...Paige doesn't seem to like close games. She almost seems annoyed in a tight game whereas others get heated in fiery competitive way in close games. Even when UConn was in it, but it was clear it wasn't gonna be easy, she seemed already frustratedHoopDreams said:
First time I've seen super star Paige besides YouTube video highlights
Great player and hard to really see her game as she was constantly doubled and denied the ball
But I'd say Sabrina is better
One thing, it was a bad look seeing Paige whining about every call, although as I posted above see had some legit complaints
Still as their leader, she needed to keep her poise
I don't think you know the circumstances of Cal's season. Due to season ending injuries to three major players, plus Covid restrictions, Cal could have opted out of their schedule, and not have played at all. Many collegiate WBB programs just did not play, either at the start or shut down during the season. Charmin has started from scratch after Lindsay's departure to coach in the NBA. The team consisted of Freshman and sophomores. There were two walkon players, one junior and one season. Even with them receiving scholarships, Cal had to cancel games because they did not have 7 scholarship players available to play due to injuries or Covid restrictions. They have to abide by Pac-12 rules. Currently, many coaches say the Pac-12 is the toughest conference in the NCAA.Cal Strong! said:
This hurt.
furd beat everyone. Cal no able to beat Bakersfield or anyone else except weak ASU team one time.
This WEAK! Big changes needed. Charmin Smith get one more year, then she need to go if she no get stronger.
Cal Strong! said:
This hurt.
furd beat everyone. Cal no able to beat Bakersfield or anyone else except weak ASU team one time.
This WEAK! Big changes needed. Charmin Smith get one more year, then she need to go if she no get stronger.
