[teejers1]

Great analysis, as usual, VG.  I am a bit surprised by your score prediction, however.

Is there any legitimate reason to think the Stanford guards can stay in front of Carter and Colson?  I have a hard time seeing it - maybe Toni (maybe, if she is healthy).  I see a lot of cross-overs for mid-range jumpers by A&M\'s guards (and they might even be more aggressive in going all the way to the hoop - they avoided that against Baylor with Griner lurking).

Couple other things:  

1.  Stanford cannot allow A&M to get those easy transition buckets (a couple lapses by Baylor led to ridiculously easy long passes/buckets by A&M).

2.  Nneka and Chiney should dominate inside offensively . . . if the ball can be delivered to the post.  Stanford must eliminate/limit TOs when getting the rock to the sisters.

3.  If Carter and Colson provide anticipated harassment level, look for Kayla to bring ball up (she is so skilled for a 3/4, it\'s ridiculous).

4.  Zone?  Wouldn\'t be surprised to see Stanford use it on Sunday.  [Actually, I\'ll be surprised if we don\'t see it at least a little].

Hope your confidence proves to be prophetic.

P.S.  The UConn-Duke game reiterated a regrettable truth:  when Maya Moore gets it going, UConn is unbeatable.  At Maples earlier this year, she was very pedestrian.  But I fear that had more to do with her than Stanford.  Oh well, first things first - please beat A&M.

[teejers1]

Great analysis, as usual, VG.  I am a bit surprised by your score prediction, however.

Is there any legitimate reason to think the Stanford guards can stay in front of Carter and Colson?  I have a hard time seeing it - maybe Toni (maybe, if she is healthy).  I see a lot of cross-overs for mid-range jumpers by A&M\'s guards (and they might even be more aggressive in going all the way to the hoop - they avoided that against Baylor with Griner lurking).

Couple other things:  

1.  Stanford cannot allow A&M to get those easy transition buckets (a couple lapses by Baylor led to ridiculously easy long passes/buckets by A&M).

2.  Nneka and Chiney should dominate inside offensively . . . if the ball can be delivered to the post.  Stanford must eliminate/limit TOs when getting the rock to the sisters.

3.  If Carter and Colson provide anticipated harassment level, look for Kayla to bring ball up (she is so skilled for a 3/4, it\'s ridiculous).

4.  Zone?  Wouldn\'t be surprised to see Stanford use it on Sunday.  [Actually, I\'ll be surprised if we don\'t see it at least a little].

Hope your confidence proves to be prophetic.

P.S.  The UConn-Duke game reiterated a regrettable truth:  when Maya Moore gets it going, UConn is unbeatable.  At Maples earlier this year, she was very pedestrian.  But I fear that had more to do with her than Stanford.  Oh well, first things first - please beat A&M.