I agree she is much better coach than anyone on our staff and develops players much better. I don't like her sideline demeanor much but if on our team I would probably accept it. Always barking at officials and I think she influences calls her way.
I agree she is much better coach than anyone on our staff and develops players much better. I don't like her sideline demeanor much but if on our team I would probably accept it. Always barking at officials and I think she influences calls her way.
Unfortunately Markowski is just a bit too short in the post. She is a great player and hustler but now that teams focus on her, being 6'2" is starting to catch up to her a bit. That is where some of her hesitation is getting to her. It seems as though Izzy has all of a sudden found some confidence under there.I can see why you wouldn't like Clark - why Bluder?
FYI - I was at the Iowa/Georgia game yesterday. As much as you see Clark complain on camera, she also is frequently talking to the officials off-camera. The officials weren't buying what she was selling... I'm not a big fan of that attitude either; but, she is probably the top player this season. She can score almost any time she chooses; but, more importantly, has passing vision and skills that most players do not have. 12 assists yesterday and leads the nation.
For Bluder, my wife got student season tickets her first year at Iowa and to see how those players improved over the course of that first season showed what a great coach she is. I'd take her in a heartbeat at Nebraska. Curious what you don't like about her.
For the record, if we could get Jan Jensen to ever leave Bluder's side, our post development would be off the charts. Markowski probably came into her freshman year better than Czano or Gustafson at Iowa in their first seasons. If we had Jan Jensen, Markowski could be all-american caliber by the time she graduates. The Iowa posts are already into their scoring moves as the ball gets into their hands...it's automatic muscle memory. Markowski seems to hesitate before making her moves, which gives the defense time to adjust.
Unfortunately Markowski is just a bit too short in the post. She is a great player and hustler but now that teams focus on her, being 6'2" is starting to catch up to her a bit. That is where some of her hesitation is getting to her. It seems as though Izzy has all of a sudden found some confidence under there.
That is why I hope Maggie sticks with basketball full time.Czinano and Gustafson are 6'3". Gustafson was National Player of the Year. Czinano was on one of the All Big Ten teams.
Markowski is a little lead footed. Slow on the uptake. Also, she tends to foul too much. I still think she needs to shed a few pounds. Not meant to insult her, but as I said, heavy footed.Unfortunately Markowski is just a bit too short in the post. She is a great player and hustler but now that teams focus on her, being 6'2" is starting to catch up to her a bit. That is where some of her hesitation is getting to her. It seems as though Izzy has all of a sudden found some confidence under there.
Worded very well!!Markowski is a little lead footed. Slow on the uptake. Also, she tends to foul too much. I still think she needs to shed a few pounds. Not meant to insult her, but as I said, heavy footed.
Unfortunately Markowski is just a bit too short in the post. She is a great player and hustler but now that teams focus on her, being 6'2" is starting to catch up to her a bit. That is where some of her hesitation is getting to her. It seems as though Izzy has all of a sudden found some confidence under there.
She misses badly on so many shots under the bucket. And it seems she has wore down as season goes on. Glad she didn't go to Iowa, she would be a superstar there.It seems to me that is very similar to Kate Cain's experience (6'5", Alexis is listed @ 6'3"). Once the teams got used to her and could focus on her, she wasn't as effective scoring (continued to be a shot-blocker par excellence).
Alexis (at least this season) already seems to be a better scorer and with assists, but turns the ball over much more than Kate. (Now there I go again; acting just like I know what I'm talking about :redface: )
Deficiencies; hesitation (i.e. moves), footwork, conditioning (maybe?); Isn't that what player development and coaching is supposed to be all about?
She is hit with a lot of fouls, but she also Attracts a lot of fouls, most unfortunately not called.
In short, I think we have a Star here.
Gustafson moved faster than Markowski does, Czinano looked to have her by at least 2in when they were on the floor together.Czinano and Gustafson are 6'3". Gustafson was National Player of the Year. Czinano was on one of the All Big Ten teams.
Gustafson moved faster than Markowski does, Czinano looked to have her by at least 2in when they were on the floor together.
Aah, diplomacy at its finest!!Worded very well!!
Alexis has less fouls than Kate, because she is not as active. Alexis gets just about all of her fouls underneath the bucket, for sure!It seems to me that is very similar to Kate Cain's experience (6'5", Alexis is listed @ 6'3"). Once the teams got used to her and could focus on her, she wasn't as effective scoring (continued to be a shot-blocker par excellence).
Alexis (at least this season) already seems to be a better scorer and with assists, but turns the ball over much more than Kate. (Now there I go again; acting just like I know what I'm talking about :redface: )
Deficiencies; hesitation (i.e. moves), footwork, conditioning (maybe?); Isn't that what player development and coaching is supposed to be all about?
She is hit with a lot of fouls, but she also Attracts a lot of fouls, most unfortunately not called.
In short, I think we have a Star here.
Unfortunately, it goes to the higher seed, kansasAttendance is around 6,400 today. Third largest crowd of the season. Hopefully that'll guarantee the Huskers a home game next round!