Courtney has her ups and downs but made some progress overall tonight. She needs to limit TOs better. Once she makes a few shots, the 3-point stroke should be fluid and deadly. She may be turning the corner.
Fans being impatient accomplishes nothing??? We all give an opinion on each thread. Concerns about Coutney's future relevance at UC are justified. If we all became "rah-rah" cheerleaders - it would be ridiculous-IMO. It doesn't mean I am rooting for her or anyone any less than anyone else on the board.I don't think it's trite or cliche to suggest that the game will eventually start to "slow down" for both these kids, as it seems to be doing for Kia and Gabby.
Fans being impatient with our players accomplishes nothing. Coaches, on the other hand, actually do the teaching that comes from their unique brand of impatience. Big difference.
I thought the game tonight was a very good performance in most all respects.
Bird was probably referring to the post in the UCF game thread where a poster said that not only did Courtney look lost on the court, but that she played like a walk-on. IMHO there's pointing out flaws, limitations, or where players did not play well, etc, and then there's crossing the line and just being nasty with comments regarding the players. Comments like that (the one I referenced) seem only a step removed from saying the kid doesn't deserve a scholly.Fans being impatient accomplishes nothing??? We all give an opinion on each thread. Concerns about Coutney's future relevance at UC are justified. If we all became "rah-rah" cheerleaders - it would be ridiculous-IMO. It doesn't mean I am rooting for her or anyone any less than anyone else on the board.
I wasn't able to participate in the game thread last night so I didn't see that until this morning. I know I've defended people that want to discuss both the good and the bad but I wasn't talking about unremitting bashing, I was talking about discussing areas that need improvement. Simply repeating a pejorative over and over and over again is just bashing and people need to put a sock in it.Bird was probably referring to the post in the UCF game thread where a poster said that not only did Courtney look lost on the court, but that she played like a walk-on. IMHO there's pointing out flaws, limitations, or where players did not play well, etc, and then there's crossing the line and just being nasty with comments regarding the players. Comments like that (the one I referenced) seem only a step removed from saying the kid doesn't deserve a scholly.
Was yesterday's game thread deleted? I'm having difficulty finding it.I wasn't able to participate in the game thread last night so I didn't see that until this morning. I know I've defended people that want to discuss both the good and the bad but I wasn't talking about unremitting bashing, I was talking about discussing areas that need improvement. Simply repeating a pejorative over and over and over again is just bashing and people need to put a sock in it.
I thought Courtney started the game looking rusty and maybe a bit tentative. It seemed her confidence grew as the game went on and the nice drive to the basket late was a positive sign of things to come. As for Saniya, she's on an upward trajectory now, IMO. She is definitely keying on her defense, sometimes I think to the detriment of her offense, but it looks like she's putting it together. Both of these players need to continue building their confidence.
Geno was happy with the bench last night - he said so plain as day on TV. I happen to agree.
temery deleted it.Was yesterday's game thread deleted? I'm having difficulty finding it.
She is probably a nice kid, BUT she can't play at this level.I want only the best for Courtney, and I wish I could share your enthusiasm BUT...
There you go. I've said this a couple of time myself. We won't really see what Ekmark can do or get a good look at what she might become until next year. A year without playing regularly, then out most of the 1st half of the season with the stress fracture. Let her kind of catch herself back up, then we can make some informed (somewhat) opinions of what she might become.I do not think we will really see what Courtney is able to do until next year.
What level would that be? And how would you have any idea?She is probably a nice kid, BUT she can't play at this level.
This "level", just happens to be a "level" defined by this UConn team. The fact that she is on this team means, not only she can play at this level, but she is playing at this level. So you are wrong, by definition.She is probably a nice kid, BUT she can't play at this level.
Yes, but as has been pointed out, next year we gain four players while only losing two. so, by sheer numbers, playing time will be harder to come by next year. Will she be happy playing in these "meaningless" games, while watching the "big" games from the bench?There you go. I've said this a couple of time myself. We won't really see what Ekmark can do or get a good look at what she might become until next year. A year without playing regularly, then out most of the 1st half of the season with the stress fracture. Let her kind of catch herself back up, then we can make some informed (somewhat) opinions of what she might become.
Or Ketia Swanier or Lorin Dixon or Caroline Doty or Kaili McLaren or Tahirah Williams or Heather Buck or Ashley Valley or even Kelly Farris in her first years at UConn when posters spent so much time complaining about her shooting, or lack of. They give what they can in their years as role players and develop at their own pace, or adapt to more limited conditions in Doty's case.Neither could Maria Conlon.
Ok, but none of that has anything to do with deciding at this point in her career, "she can't play at this level".Yes, but as has been pointed out, next year we gain four players while only losing two. so, by sheer numbers, playing time will be harder to come by next year.
Not any of our concern because 1) we have no idea if she will be playing in meaningful minutes or big games or not and 2) whether she is happy with whatever role she takes on is up to her and has nothing to do with us.Will she be happy playing in these "meaningless" games, while watching the "big" games from the bench?