Hookemfrknhorns
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In response to this statement from Loyallonghorn:
“This was a must win game if there were any at the conference level just to stop the nose dive.
It was nice to see Brooke getting the start over Empress who has yet to develop a mid-range jumper as she was 0-4 for zero points. At this point, Empress is just a defensive specialist.
It was also nice to see Ariel finally getting more minutes and she produced 8 points on 4-8 shooting, most of which were outside jumpers. But for unexplained reasons, Brady continues to play the super majority of minutes and adds nothing to the game on 1-5 shooting for 3 points. I'd like to see Brady's minutes be replaced by Ariel. "
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Reading the comments from Loyallonghorn are getting to be the same thing over and over. Empress and Brady out and Brooke and Ariel in. I believe the coach knows more about her team than you would like to think you do. Apparently you don’t look at stats. Possibly because your child is not getting as many minutes as you’d like.
Brooke and Ariel are FRESHMEN. Ariel is not 100% on health as of yet. Brooke is coming along, but she still has a long way to go as far as looking lost on the plays. Why would you throw up a very low percentage shot (3) in the last few seconds of the game when you’re only down by 1????? It’s easy….that wasn’t the play. After Empress didn’t have her shot and it was passed to Brooke…….DRIVE!!! We had plenty of time! As far as Empress’ skill level; There were a few games where Empress didn’t score in a game but her 2-4 points at the end WON us the game. I’d say that’s pretty skillful. Empress not being very skillful at a jumper, you say? Obviously you are new to watching this team. That is one of her best attributes. Yes, Brady was 1 for 5 /Brooke was 3 for 9. NEWSFLASH!!!! Brooke and Brady don’t play the same position; Ariel was needed at the 4 apparently in ISU game! People get in slumps….even Brooke…
***If you remember as per stats, she went 1 for 11 (0 for 7 on 3’s) against OU. She also has had several games where she had only 4 pts. Or less. (Tenn- 0 pts. Played 16 min.; Southern-4 pts. She played 19 min.; NW 3 pts. She played 21 min. and was 1 for 7 on shots 1 for 3 on 3’s.; McNeese-0 pts. Played 16 min. she was 0-5 on shots; ISU 3 pts. She was 1 for 8 on shots and 1 for 6 on 3’s and played 22 min.) Who is talking bad games now? It HAPPENS to them ALL! So you pull her for having those bad games? No, if she's doing something else that is productive you don't. My gosh! We could nit pick all night long! How about cheering on your team no matter who is in! They don’t miss on purpose! There are VERY few FRESHMAN PG’s that get to play in the Big 12, let alone play A LOT…., the best I’ve seen is OU’s Ortiz. There is no other FRESHMAN PG that can touch her skill level. It is what it is.
There is a LOT more to this game than 3’s and hitting EVERY shot. (Yes that is the ultimate but it doesn’t happen!) Look at Nneka for instance….she’s had several very low scoring games(6-8 is low for Nneka), but made up for it in other areas. Hello!!!! She was Big 12 leading rebounder! Some games she only had 2 pts. at half time. But she's AWESOME! Looks like we need Celina, Krystal and Nekia shooting more 3’s than anyone, but they don’t. It is looking more and more like they are being told NOT to shoot the 3. As a matter of fact, every one of them look hesitant to shoot at all. They are second guessing everything. Like robots....Like they’re afraid they will get benched. We are playing like; posts aren’t open….. keep running the shot clock down until they are open….then if they’re still not open, PANIC and shoot with 2 seconds left on the shot clock! Not the same team as the beginning of season or even last year for that matter.
>I’m relieved Imani is getting back into the swing of things. Wish Kelsi wouldn’t turn the ball over so much, but she is doing better than her past few games. I’d like to see Sara on the floor as she is giving our other posts a run for their money at practice. Tasia has been working hard as well and I like to see her play…..but I’m not the coach. Aston is well equipped to get the girls back on track without any help from fans or parents. As long as she, herself, doesn’t lose faith in them.
Ariel more playing time? The coach has her health and safety as a priority. As it should be. When she is better she will play more of course. SHE is an All-American in my book! She takes corrective criticism very well from her teammates and is willing to learn from them. Her skill level is there. She will eventually get more playing time as she gets well and will do great things for this team! Brooke’s eye rolling might be a problem. I've seen her do it at practices and on the bench. Practices are good to go to, to get a better outlook on the girls’ characters and who is doing what. But…….Looks like there is some division on this team. That won’t get you very far.
Complaining about your kid's playing time (because it’s obvious) won’t get you far either.
Hook 'Em Freakin' Horns - WIN/LOSE/OR DRAW!
“This was a must win game if there were any at the conference level just to stop the nose dive.
It was nice to see Brooke getting the start over Empress who has yet to develop a mid-range jumper as she was 0-4 for zero points. At this point, Empress is just a defensive specialist.
It was also nice to see Ariel finally getting more minutes and she produced 8 points on 4-8 shooting, most of which were outside jumpers. But for unexplained reasons, Brady continues to play the super majority of minutes and adds nothing to the game on 1-5 shooting for 3 points. I'd like to see Brady's minutes be replaced by Ariel. "
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Reading the comments from Loyallonghorn are getting to be the same thing over and over. Empress and Brady out and Brooke and Ariel in. I believe the coach knows more about her team than you would like to think you do. Apparently you don’t look at stats. Possibly because your child is not getting as many minutes as you’d like.
Brooke and Ariel are FRESHMEN. Ariel is not 100% on health as of yet. Brooke is coming along, but she still has a long way to go as far as looking lost on the plays. Why would you throw up a very low percentage shot (3) in the last few seconds of the game when you’re only down by 1????? It’s easy….that wasn’t the play. After Empress didn’t have her shot and it was passed to Brooke…….DRIVE!!! We had plenty of time! As far as Empress’ skill level; There were a few games where Empress didn’t score in a game but her 2-4 points at the end WON us the game. I’d say that’s pretty skillful. Empress not being very skillful at a jumper, you say? Obviously you are new to watching this team. That is one of her best attributes. Yes, Brady was 1 for 5 /Brooke was 3 for 9. NEWSFLASH!!!! Brooke and Brady don’t play the same position; Ariel was needed at the 4 apparently in ISU game! People get in slumps….even Brooke…
***If you remember as per stats, she went 1 for 11 (0 for 7 on 3’s) against OU. She also has had several games where she had only 4 pts. Or less. (Tenn- 0 pts. Played 16 min.; Southern-4 pts. She played 19 min.; NW 3 pts. She played 21 min. and was 1 for 7 on shots 1 for 3 on 3’s.; McNeese-0 pts. Played 16 min. she was 0-5 on shots; ISU 3 pts. She was 1 for 8 on shots and 1 for 6 on 3’s and played 22 min.) Who is talking bad games now? It HAPPENS to them ALL! So you pull her for having those bad games? No, if she's doing something else that is productive you don't. My gosh! We could nit pick all night long! How about cheering on your team no matter who is in! They don’t miss on purpose! There are VERY few FRESHMAN PG’s that get to play in the Big 12, let alone play A LOT…., the best I’ve seen is OU’s Ortiz. There is no other FRESHMAN PG that can touch her skill level. It is what it is.
There is a LOT more to this game than 3’s and hitting EVERY shot. (Yes that is the ultimate but it doesn’t happen!) Look at Nneka for instance….she’s had several very low scoring games(6-8 is low for Nneka), but made up for it in other areas. Hello!!!! She was Big 12 leading rebounder! Some games she only had 2 pts. at half time. But she's AWESOME! Looks like we need Celina, Krystal and Nekia shooting more 3’s than anyone, but they don’t. It is looking more and more like they are being told NOT to shoot the 3. As a matter of fact, every one of them look hesitant to shoot at all. They are second guessing everything. Like robots....Like they’re afraid they will get benched. We are playing like; posts aren’t open….. keep running the shot clock down until they are open….then if they’re still not open, PANIC and shoot with 2 seconds left on the shot clock! Not the same team as the beginning of season or even last year for that matter.
>I’m relieved Imani is getting back into the swing of things. Wish Kelsi wouldn’t turn the ball over so much, but she is doing better than her past few games. I’d like to see Sara on the floor as she is giving our other posts a run for their money at practice. Tasia has been working hard as well and I like to see her play…..but I’m not the coach. Aston is well equipped to get the girls back on track without any help from fans or parents. As long as she, herself, doesn’t lose faith in them.
Ariel more playing time? The coach has her health and safety as a priority. As it should be. When she is better she will play more of course. SHE is an All-American in my book! She takes corrective criticism very well from her teammates and is willing to learn from them. Her skill level is there. She will eventually get more playing time as she gets well and will do great things for this team! Brooke’s eye rolling might be a problem. I've seen her do it at practices and on the bench. Practices are good to go to, to get a better outlook on the girls’ characters and who is doing what. But…….Looks like there is some division on this team. That won’t get you very far.
Complaining about your kid's playing time (because it’s obvious) won’t get you far either.
Hook 'Em Freakin' Horns - WIN/LOSE/OR DRAW!