[MV72018]

Disappointing week for Cardinal sports. Hope MWP and MSoc can salvage it.

Dawn Staley has Tara's number. She beats the Cardinal by turning on the pressure D (as I posted a few days ago would probably happen when we were casually roasting marshmallows). Predictably, we again wilted in its face. We had a 10-point lead going into Q4. Poof!  We had 22 TOs to SC's 11. Nuff said. 

Btw, look at the play that allowed Boston to tie it in regulation. She had the ball in the key with Prechtel on her, then Boston took two steps to her right, and Prechtel was a statue, didn't move her feet at all. Result: Boston had a clear, unobstructed shot from close in to tie it. There is little more fundamental than moving one's feet to stay between the player one is guarding and the basket. Didn't happen. How could she not be double-teamed down low?  

I have problems with the play Tara/Paye designed with 2.3 seconds left in regulation. A pass intended for Brink close to the basket? Low likelihood of success, poorly delivered. Why not set screen for Haley to drive to the hoop and make it or get fouled. Btw, Haley had her moments, e.g., the beautiful assist to Brink early, but still shot only 5 for 19. She did not look like an All-American to me. Something looks "off" to me about Haley Jones. 

Tough loss, but Brink and Lepolo played very well. Kudos to them. 

Stanford's continuing lack of athleticism and intensity -- as well as the timeout blunder -- are on Tara.

[MV72018]

Disappointing week for Cardinal sports. Hope MWP and MSoc can salvage it.

Dawn Staley has Tara's number. She beats the Cardinal by turning on the pressure D (as I posted a few days ago would probably happen when we were casually roasting marshmallows). Predictably, we again wilted in its face. We had a 10-point lead going into Q4. Poof!  We had 22 TOs to SC's 11. Nuff said. 

Btw, look at the play that allowed Boston to tie it in regulation. She had the ball in the key with Prechtel on her, then Boston took two steps to her right, and Prechtel was a statue, didn't move her feet at all. Result: Boston had a clear, unobstructed shot from close in to tie it. There is little more fundamental than moving one's feet to stay between the player one is guarding and the basket. Didn't happen. How could she not be double-teamed down low?  

I have problems with the play Tara/Paye designed with 2.3 seconds left in regulation. A pass intended for Brink close to the basket? Low likelihood of success, poorly delivered. Why not set screen for Haley to drive to the hoop and make it or get fouled. Btw, Haley had her moments, e.g., the beautiful assist to Brink early, but still shot only 5 for 19. She did not look like an All-American to me. Something looks "off" to me about Haley Jones. 

Tough loss, but Brink and Lepolo played very well. Kudos to them. 

Stanford's continuing lack of athleticism and intensity -- as well as the timeout blunder -- are on Tara.