tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post8448425070662492236..comments2024-03-28T14:54:56.816-04:00Comments on Cardinal Couple: Wednesday Cardinal Couple -- Cards ranked #3? Sounds good to me...Case Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06335869124809666508noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-18932212077684001552014-02-28T09:27:21.452-05:002014-02-28T09:27:21.452-05:00The above message is spam. CARDINAL COUPLE does no...The above message is spam. CARDINAL COUPLE does not approve or suggest this claim as valid. It is unwanted and unapproved advertising and the sender has been billed. We have also taken legal steps against the offender as well. <br /><br />"When an entity knowingly enters a captcha device with the intent of being spam...they will be charged for unwarranted an unapproved advertising and legal procedings." The comments section of CARDINAL COUPLE is expressly for the discussion of sports events and not a dumping ground for spam advertising." Cardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-72922814055538075672014-02-12T22:03:44.557-05:002014-02-12T22:03:44.557-05:00Walz did mention in the post-game presser that Bri...Walz did mention in the post-game presser that Bria would be available for Memphis and tenative plans are for her to practice on Thursday and Friday<br /><br />PaulieCardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-90453718652689984572014-02-12T17:17:48.089-05:002014-02-12T17:17:48.089-05:00This is a nice, thoughtful article, and there is a...This is a nice, thoughtful article, and there is a lot to comment on in it. But for now I am just going to comment on the reference to Bria Smith. She is riding a bike to keep up her cardio conditioning, and movement probably does not stress the knee as much as weight bearing activities, particularly when those involves sharp cuts and stops. That said, I hope she does not stay out too long. Neither Nia or Jude have been able to come back 100% yet from their long absences. They have not fully regained their offensive confidence and feel yet, even though they are probably near 100% back in their physical strength and conditioning. Hopefully they will get all the way by the next UConn game. Kallena M-L is not all the way back for UConn either.<br /><br />Bria can be a big help both offensively and defensively. Her agility and length help make her UL's best perimeter defender, and they need help on Hartley and Jefferson particularly. She can also pentetrate and draw fouls as well as make points. She can also shoot the short range jumper, and she can help take care of the ball. All of that will take some of the pressure off Shoni, and help give Shoni, Tia and Nia more chances for open outside shots. <br /><br />UConn represents one of two final hurdles for this year's seniors (the other being a championship), as well as for the whole team. It is especially so for Shoni. UConn has a way of holding down the other team's leader. Skylar Diggins generally had below average games against UConn, but other ND players took advantage of the focus SD took, just as Asia did because it opened up the post area. UConn was defending the perimeter so tight to not let UL three point shooters get going, that it opened up one on one opportunities for Asia and Sara. That said, UL still needs at least 15 points from Shoni on less than 15 shots if they are going to have a good chance of beating UConn. UL needs at least 4 players in double figures to stretch the defense and open it up for more scoring opportunities for all the players on the floor.<br /><br />I agree that UConn and ND are 10-12 points better than anyone else in the country, but they are not unbeatable. I think there is at least a 1 in 3 chance that they both lose a game before the the NCAA tournament. UConn's likely loss is at Louisville and ND's likely loss will be in the AAC tournament. Gary WitherspoonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-86947729827879364902014-02-12T07:02:27.615-05:002014-02-12T07:02:27.615-05:00Jeez...you two hooking up is like Abbott getting i...Jeez...you two hooking up is like Abbott getting introduced to Costello. Nevertheless, give me a call David. The management assumes no responsibility for events that might occur. You have been warned, Sunshine State. <br /><br />PaulieCardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-10962855772235884892014-02-12T06:54:20.658-05:002014-02-12T06:54:20.658-05:00Hi Joe. Will do. Right now we're renting in Br...Hi Joe. Will do. Right now we're renting in Bradenton and looking to buy a condo. My son played Lakewood a few weeks ago. Had a 77. I was not invited. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-6488119438450532812014-02-12T06:50:18.678-05:002014-02-12T06:50:18.678-05:00David! Didn't know you were down here in my ne...David! Didn't know you were down here in my neck of the woods. Are you near Naples? Give Paulie a call, get my number and give me a ring. I need someone to fill out a foursome on Fridays. Was that you holding up play on the back nine at Lakewood Monday?<br /><br />-- the real Joe HillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-18291291075302032962014-02-12T06:39:12.566-05:002014-02-12T06:39:12.566-05:00David, I love it when you write. You are right. Th...David, I love it when you write. You are right. The fairways up here are unplayable. Say hi to the Russian Rocket Inga for me.<br /><br />Curtis FranklinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com