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Post by planoaggie on Jun 12, 2024 14:59:03 GMT -5
I should add that I believe Coach Rob is a very good coach, but good coaches can at times make bad decisions or adjustments. Most teams have losses, the key is when are your losses occurring.
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Post by A&T-roy on Jun 12, 2024 16:21:27 GMT -5
personally, i don't agree that conditioning or lack thereof, contributed to our slump towards the end of the season. in my personal opinion, i believe things got a little tough towards the end of the season because we made "believers" out of the rest of the conference, so the rest of the conference began to take us seriously and stepped their games up against us towards the end of the season. whereas, early in the season we were "predicted" to finish 8th. so to me, i don't think the conference took us seriously earlier in the season. so when we "firmly" held down 2nd place in the conference way over half way thru the season, folk begin to realize that our ladies ain't no "fluke"... I also agree that conditioning was not the main reason for the poor 2nd half of the season performance. I believe unexpected injuries, depth in key positions, and the other teams were better prepared to play an opponent the 2nd or third time around. I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) |
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Post by aggie2039 on Jun 12, 2024 16:54:34 GMT -5
I also agree that conditioning was not the main reason for the poor 2nd half of the season performance. I believe unexpected injuries, depth in key positions, and the other teams were better prepared to play an opponent the 2nd or third time around. I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) We did not have the depth to win, there was a major drop-off at the guard position when the starters went out. |
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Post by pj on Jun 12, 2024 17:31:06 GMT -5
I Like that we have Clark at Center. Thus our offense slows down swinging the ball around ect. One thing happened during the season, I think Acox played the 5 because of Clarks foul trouble. ( I know that Acox is leaving) And She was a beginning to be a straight problem for some Teams when She Ran. Even Her just getting position early-down Low- collected Fouls. The only thing I just like is when Clark is in the game we have a tendency to swing the ball without much movement. I don't know if that's by Design, and saying that even with Clark in the game the offensive players should still be moving off of pics and cutting to the basket. Clark has shown that she can play in a uptempo motion offense. It just bugs me when they have her just standing in the post waiting for the ball. Movement creates openings an opportunities for the easy shots , even when the offense has slowed down. Other than that I love coach robs offensive system. Yes. Also if Clark becomes a slicker passer with the ball That would kill some Teams. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 12, 2024 18:27:32 GMT -5
I should add that I believe Coach Rob is a very good coach, but good coaches can at times make bad decisions or adjustments. Most teams have losses, the key is when are your losses occurring. to me, coach rob is the reason that we held down 2nd place in the conference most of the season. had we finished the season in 2nd place, i believe that coach rob should've been selected conference "coach of the year". nobody in the conference expected our ladies to finish as high as we did. in my book, coach rob gets the credit for defying the predictions and having our ladies "in position" to win the regular season title. so i really don't have any criticism to direct towards coach rob for last season's finish aside from "armchair quarterbacking" criticism that all coaches are subject to... |
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Post by saabman on Jun 12, 2024 18:29:31 GMT -5
I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) We did not have the depth to win, there was a major drop-off at the guard position when the starters went out. Bingo! We were handicapped by speed. Don't get it twisted we had speed but as you stated once the starters went out at the guard position everything slowed completely down. Also as an overall team we had average speed but did not have that quick speed. That game against Troy our starting guards could not match up with any of the guards Troy had on the floor because those ladies were quick and fast. Although our Biggs kept us in the game our guards were just a step too slow . Also the unforced turnovers didn't help things. But we need more quickness and speed at the guard position especially at the point guard position and who ever there back up's are . |
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Post by saabman on Jun 12, 2024 18:41:56 GMT -5
I should add that I believe Coach Rob is a very good coach, but good coaches can at times make bad decisions or adjustments. Most teams have losses, the key is when are your losses occurring. to me, coach rob is the reason that we held down 2nd place in the conference most of the season. had we finished the season in 2nd place, i believe that coach rob should've been selected conference "coach of the year". nobody in the conference expected our ladies to finish as high as we did. in my book, coach rob gets the credit for defying the predictions and having our ladies "in position" to win the regular season title. so i really don't have any criticism to direct towards coach rob for last season's finish aside from "armchair quarterbacking" criticism that all coaches are subject to... I agree Coach Rob worked wonders with what he had. But we have to get deeper faster quicker at the guard position. |
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Post by planoaggie on Jun 12, 2024 18:49:25 GMT -5
I also agree that conditioning was not the main reason for the poor 2nd half of the season performance. I believe unexpected injuries, depth in key positions, and the other teams were better prepared to play an opponent the 2nd or third time around. I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) Agree that "poor" was a bad choice of word. The team did not live up to expectation in regular season finish after we all observed how well they performed in the 1st half of the season. In the last few weeks folks were so excited that they were speculating ways we could either finish 1st or 2nd in the CAA even though we knew we were playing the toughest part of our schedule. |
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Post by A&T-roy on Jun 12, 2024 21:32:56 GMT -5
I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) Agree that "poor" was a bad choice of word. The team did not live up to expectation in regular season finish after we all observed how well they performed in the 1st half of the season. In the last few weeks folks were so excited that they were speculating ways we could either finish 1st or 2nd in the CAA even though we knew we were playing the toughest part of our schedule. I think we were one layup or 1 free throw (Monmouth game that we lost at home) from 2nd. |
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Post by A&T-roy on Jun 13, 2024 12:30:01 GMT -5
Agree that "poor" was a bad choice of word. The team did not live up to expectation in regular season finish after we all observed how well they performed in the 1st half of the season. In the last few weeks folks were so excited that they were speculating ways we could either finish 1st or 2nd in the CAA even though we knew we were playing the toughest part of our schedule. I think we were one layup or 1 free throw (Monmouth game that we lost at home) from 2nd. On another note, I think it could be said that Dorsey was fatigued/tired when she missed the wide open layup and 2 FTs at the end of the Monmouth game. Wonder what she would say. |
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Post by moaggies5 on Jun 13, 2024 14:58:04 GMT -5
She certainly wouldn't say she was fatigued. Real athletes view that as an excuse and possibly an indictment on their fitness and readiness.
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Post by babybandit on Jun 14, 2024 18:35:40 GMT -5
A recap update of the 2024/2025 roster so far: Chaniya Clark 6'4 C Delaney Yarborough 6'3 C Rachel Griffin 6'3 C Keona Curtis 6'1 F Paris Locke 6'0 F Darrien Howard 6'0 F
Amber Howard 6'1 F Elliott Jessup 6'0 F Ajia James 6'1 F D'Mya Tucker 5'11 G Maleia Bracone 5'10 G Jordyn Dorsey 5'9 G Eva Andrews 5'9 G Reiven Douglas 5'7 G
Jakieya Thompson 5'7 G Tamia Darden 5'9 G Raigan Lawrence 5'8 G Nahndi Smith 5'6 G 9 guards,6 forwards and 3 centers It's been a busy off season already. I wonder what the up coming season will bring.A lot of potential talent.
More changes to come I am sure. Looks like the preseason conditioning has started. Last year near the end of the season, conditioning was raised on this site as reason for the slump.Hopefully we now have a roster that will allow a quality rotation to keep our starters fresher thru out the season and into the tournament. |
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Post by babybandit on Jun 14, 2024 18:53:04 GMT -5
Looks like the preseason conditioning has started. Last year near the end of the season, conditioning was raised on this site as reason for the slump.Hopefully we now have a roster that will allow a quality rotation to keep our starters fresher thru out the season and into the tournament. For whatever reasons(fitness,injuries or depth),I was trying to point out that coach Rob has tried to address all the areas of concern from last year by adding what appears to be quality depth at all positions.
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Post by DECKS on Jun 15, 2024 9:28:14 GMT -5
I don't believe our regular season 2nd half was anywhere near poor. We lost to teams that were as good or better than we were: - Stony Brook (better) - Reg season Champ and tournament finalist - Drexel (as good or better) - Tournament Champ - Monmouth (as good or better) - Finished top 3 & made several tough shots at the end of the game - CoC (as good or better) - The closet to a bad loss of 2 (several poor passes at the end of the game) Agree that "poor" was a bad choice of word. The team did not live up to expectation in regular season finish after we all observed how well they performed in the 1st half of the season. In the last few weeks folks were so excited that they were speculating ways we could either finish 1st or 2nd in the CAA even though we knew we were playing the toughest part of our schedule. It's two years in a row we struggled down the stretch. In fact most of our athletic teams seem to struggle down the stretch in the CAA. Don't know if there's a common cause or coincidence. |
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Post by AggieDad17 on Jun 15, 2024 9:48:17 GMT -5
Agree that "poor" was a bad choice of word. The team did not live up to expectation in regular season finish after we all observed how well they performed in the 1st half of the season. In the last few weeks folks were so excited that they were speculating ways we could either finish 1st or 2nd in the CAA even though we knew we were playing the toughest part of our schedule. It's two years in a row we struggled down the stretch. In fact most of our athletic teams seem to struggle down the stretch in the CAA. Don't know if there's a common cause or coincidence. Down the stretch is where leadership comes in. Team captains need to keep the chemistry and motivation strong. After 3/4 of a season these kids can start getting on each other. The focus and the momentum must be maintained by the locker room leaders. That’s a skill you can’t recruit. |
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