I thought I saw Nixon show something new.
by sixtythreer (2019-01-13 19:58:53)
Edited on 2019-01-13 19:59:15

In reply to: It's hard to see an upward trend.  posted by ufl

Post Reply Return to McGraw's Bench

On two occasions Nixon took the ball down the lane to the basket. This is the first time I can recall seeing her go with the speed she showed today. This is the first time I thought she looked really quick.



Taking the Ball Down Court
by hempfield75  (2019-01-13 20:43:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Your right she did...Not just the speed but quickness...Which tells me she is gaining confidence in her abilities...Now for the bad news...Seems she is also following the example of her fellow players in missing layups...

SEG/Chief
It is somewhat harder to make layups when you get
by sixtythreer  (2019-01-13 23:15:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

clobbered when you try to shoot. I felt Louisville's game plan was to foul the heck out of any of our girls going in for a layup. Rather than conceding a probable two, I felt that they were hoping for a "no call," or that we might miss at least one of two free throws.

Louisvilles Game Plan is to be Physical
by hempfield75  (2019-01-14 02:19:27)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

It has been brought up by ESPN...Posters this site and I believe whats his name even mentioned on the post interview...

SEG/Chief
It's the Pitino philosophy "They won't call all of them"
by NDoggie78  (2019-01-14 08:50:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If you have 10-12 players, you have 50-60 fouls. I think officials get tired of blowing their whistle or think they have to try to keep the foul number equal - both of which benefit Louisville