[Yellowlab]

Nneka came and spoke to us after the game, and was absolutely adorable.  She wanted to get off to a quick start so that the first year players could get some playing time.  One person commented that she seemed to be more demonstrative during the Tennessee came and wondered why.  Nneka said it was an interesting point, because when they were traveling over the summer a few players from the men's team told her she needed to add some swagger to her game.  She said she's trying to be more vocal, and that it really does seem to help.  She said it was infectious!

I thought Sara James played pretty good defensively, but I think she was rushing offensively.  This can change with additional playing time.  Hopefully, the game will slow down for her, because she really can shoot.  She just didn't show it today.  I loved the fact that Erica was playing the point!  I think she may be just a little too short to be an effective post.  When I first saw her I thought she could be a Jillian Harmon type player.  I was that high on her.  I'm still not certain what role she will end up playing, but she is a scrapper.  Tara said that all the players would want her in a fox hole with them.

Bonnie's shot is unique.  She actually put the ball on the floor and hit a pull-up jumper today, which I don't recall having seen before. wbbfan calls her "Dirk," but when she steps to the foul line, I've been calling her "Money."

I would have to say that there was a bit of a difference in the energy level today versus Tuesday night!

[Yellowlab]

Nneka came and spoke to us after the game, and was absolutely adorable.  She wanted to get off to a quick start so that the first year players could get some playing time.  One person commented that she seemed to be more demonstrative during the Tennessee came and wondered why.  Nneka said it was an interesting point, because when they were traveling over the summer a few players from the men's team told her she needed to add some swagger to her game.  She said she's trying to be more vocal, and that it really does seem to help.  She said it was infectious!

I thought Sara James played pretty good defensively, but I think she was rushing offensively.  This can change with additional playing time.  Hopefully, the game will slow down for her, because she really can shoot.  She just didn't show it today.  I loved the fact that Erica was playing the point!  I think she may be just a little too short to be an effective post.  When I first saw her I thought she could be a Jillian Harmon type player.  I was that high on her.  I'm still not certain what role she will end up playing, but she is a scrapper.  Tara said that all the players would want her in a fox hole with them.

Bonnie's shot is unique.  She actually put the ball on the floor and hit a pull-up jumper today, which I don't recall having seen before. wbbfan calls her "Dirk," but when she steps to the foul line, I've been calling her "Money."

I would have to say that there was a bit of a difference in the energy level today versus Tuesday night!