Mountain Teams: Observations
Jan 29, 2024 16:28:20 GMT -8
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Post by 411500 on Jan 29, 2024 16:28:20 GMT -8
General Observations:
Well it's hard not to be impressed with the weekend the Beavers put together. And even though the absolutely stunning offensive performance of the Utah game is hard to get out of my mind - the grit, muscle and execution the Beavs put on display in the Colorado game was equally impressive.
Personally, I did not think this team could put together back to back games of such high calibre against two ranked teams, so I am in the process of re-calibrating my evaluation of this team's strengths and weaknesses. (Like a lot of pollsters throughout the country.)
For perspective I went back and watched the re-play of some pre-season games - especially Villanova. The difference between then and now is a study in team improvement in every phase of the game. Most noticeable to me was the increased speed at which the Beavs run their offence - passing is sharper, routes are crisper, everything is faster. Much faster. In earlier games the girls seemed to be working and working to get a good shot for someone else....Now when a shot presents itself it's airborne.
After charting the Villanova game, I can't imagine any coach thinking this team could score 90 against a ranked team. (Guessing, but I doubt Rueck himself believed it then.)
Specific Observations:
Hunter. Hunter. Hunter: Who woulda thought she'd step up in such an impressive way? We all knew she looked solid, played solid, and is not prone toward error. But I don't think anyone predicted this kind of offensive display from her - especially the coaching staffs from Boulder and Salt Lake City.
But, a word of caution: it was only 8 days ago that this board was excited and all abuzz over the spectacular offensive fireworks Pourava (sp) put up at Cal. Now she's off the radar (for now). Personally, I'm going to wait until the Mountain trip to make up my mind on Hunter. But, she is impressive.
Bottom Line:
Beavs have shown they have the ability to slow down run-first teams, and to handle intense defensive pressure from the lock-down teams.
It's hard not to be impressed with the team with and the coaches....I know I am.....
GO BEAVS!!
Well it's hard not to be impressed with the weekend the Beavers put together. And even though the absolutely stunning offensive performance of the Utah game is hard to get out of my mind - the grit, muscle and execution the Beavs put on display in the Colorado game was equally impressive.
Personally, I did not think this team could put together back to back games of such high calibre against two ranked teams, so I am in the process of re-calibrating my evaluation of this team's strengths and weaknesses. (Like a lot of pollsters throughout the country.)
For perspective I went back and watched the re-play of some pre-season games - especially Villanova. The difference between then and now is a study in team improvement in every phase of the game. Most noticeable to me was the increased speed at which the Beavs run their offence - passing is sharper, routes are crisper, everything is faster. Much faster. In earlier games the girls seemed to be working and working to get a good shot for someone else....Now when a shot presents itself it's airborne.
After charting the Villanova game, I can't imagine any coach thinking this team could score 90 against a ranked team. (Guessing, but I doubt Rueck himself believed it then.)
Specific Observations:
Hunter. Hunter. Hunter: Who woulda thought she'd step up in such an impressive way? We all knew she looked solid, played solid, and is not prone toward error. But I don't think anyone predicted this kind of offensive display from her - especially the coaching staffs from Boulder and Salt Lake City.
But, a word of caution: it was only 8 days ago that this board was excited and all abuzz over the spectacular offensive fireworks Pourava (sp) put up at Cal. Now she's off the radar (for now). Personally, I'm going to wait until the Mountain trip to make up my mind on Hunter. But, she is impressive.
Bottom Line:
Beavs have shown they have the ability to slow down run-first teams, and to handle intense defensive pressure from the lock-down teams.
It's hard not to be impressed with the team with and the coaches....I know I am.....
GO BEAVS!!
