WBB: American Southwest Conference

Ralph Turner · March 06, 2007, 01:05:55 AM

Seth, I think that the Lady Jackets must take their defense up a notch. I don't think that we caused enough turnovers.

Remember how you shut down the passing lanes at HSU?

I think that you have to (1) seal off inside, (2) prevent the inside-out pass, (3) watch the perimeter passing.

I don't think that there were enough cycles in the UPS-McMurry game. Those posts must run 80 feet every time there is a change in possession. Please follow me here. In the McM-UPS game there were 43 FGs' (22+21); there were 50 (27+23) defensive rebounds; there were 23 (12+11) turnovers. I calculate 116 "cycles" in 40 minutes, about one every 20 seconds. The chance to speed up the game is scoring about 5 seconds average faster on each of those offensive possesions. Well, you add 5 seconds for each, times 20 possessions saves 100 seconds. Each one of those possesions add another 160 feet of running, or another 800 feet of just pure running (not walking) in the game at a faster pace and I think that HPU can run UPS deeper into their bench.

Now Coach K may tell them differently, but shaving 5 seconds off each offensive possession adds quickens the pace.

The UPS coach called Tarra a "gazelle". You have to think that she was impressed. I think the team speed for HPU (over 40 minutes!!!!!!!) is the difference.

We will see if HPU is in better condition or forces UPS to go to the bench more often.

sethhpu · March 06, 2007, 01:16:05 AM

Yea I heard the UPS coach's comment about Richardson. From what I hear they are physical which is something I think HPU is capable of handling. I wonder if UPS has seen a defense as good as HPU's though. I do think our depth will help, but we did play a more fast paced game agaisnt Chapman (grant it there pressure defense forced that a little), but as UPS coach said on Hoopsville, they don't have a go to player and that may hurt them during cruch time. I wonder if they can cover Meia Daniels. I think Stacey Blalock is going to have to battle, much like she did with Tara Richardson. Should be an intersting matchup.

Ralph Turner · March 06, 2007, 08:32:33 AM

## Player Name FG-FGA 3FG-3FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF TP A TO BLK S MIN

32 Tarra Richardson.... f 9-13 0-0 3-3 3 4 7 3 21 0 2 2 2 32

They did not shut Tarra down, so I think that HPU can take them, if they imagine that they are playing at McMurry or HSU or UMHB.

I have said it several times before, I think that HSU would have gone even farther, earlier, if they had had the competition in the conference that we have had these last 2 years.

mcmfan · March 06, 2007, 01:33:17 PM

Quote from: LoggerBall on March 03, 2007, 12:02:27 PM
After last night's impressive showing against the #12 team in the nation, I still contend that that must be one really bad division if McMurry is #12, they sure didn't look it last night.

That was a comment by a UPS fan from Friday's game. This coming Friday will be a test of both HPU and the conference. It seems to me that while HPU has won away games in the conference, they were all with teams it's used to and in venues it's also used to. The only away games in unfamiliar places were with places like Fisk which were not exactly major powerhouses. This may be the first time all season that HPU has faced a good team on an unfamiliar court. A victory here measures the strength of our whole conference.

thundercat · March 07, 2007, 10:59:28 AM

I am sure this was probably addressed earlier, but I don't feel like wading my way through all the pages I have skipped. Is Dallas making the trip to Iowa to broadcast the games? I am just trying to plan ahead on how I am going to listen to the game!

dballa · March 07, 2007, 11:01:36 AM

according to the Brownwood paper it will be broadcast on the radio and you can go to the HPU website to listen to it. I don't think Dallas would miss it.

I think D3Hoops will be broadcasting the game as well so if the HPU website is all plugged up you can listen to it on here from their live audio page.

thundercat · March 07, 2007, 11:28:50 AM

thanks dballa, i knew you would have the answer for me! Are you making the trip?

dballa · March 07, 2007, 11:41:25 AM

I can't make it this weekend because I took off next thursday and friday afternoon to make the trip to the Final Four

I planned ahead before the tournament and bought tickets to go just in case and so far so good.

I wish I could go this weekend on the charter but I'll just have to hope for next weekend. I think we'll have a great crowd there though.

I know Dallas is pretty fired up after listening to his comments this morning on the radio. Also hearing from some of the ladies I know they are pretty hacked off that they don't get to play in front of 4,000 fans again this year so i'm sure they'll do their best to take it out on those teams up in Iowa.

mcmfan · March 07, 2007, 01:16:51 PM

Quote from: dballa on March 07, 2007, 11:41:25 AM
Also hearing from some of the ladies I know they are pretty hacked off that they don't get to play in front of 4,000 fans again this year so i'm sure they'll do their best to take it out on those teams up in Iowa.

Good!

Rick Akins · March 07, 2007, 01:53:18 PM

Ralph and others:

Thanks for the analysis on UPS. I have seen I believe 12 HPU games in the last 6-7 weeks. Also, as a self-appointed basketball "expert" I feel qualified to evaluate HPU--albeit only quasi objectively--I am a serious fan and alum! I believe we have a GREAT team and can beat anyone --of course we have to play well as any team must this time of year. We have balance, depth and a lot of talents, both offensively and defensively. Also, I am confident we will be fine on the road even with a big or even hostile crowd. We play with a lot of heart, and will not be overwhelmed or intimidated--the Hohertz girls played and won at the state tourney in front of more people than will be there this weekend!!; HOWEVER, our weakness, IF we have one, IMHO, is rebounding. We must be very very aggressive and effective on the boards, especially defensively, and particularly against a big team. Limit the second chances!!

GO LADY JACKETS!! TAKE IOWA BY STORM!!

fanstand · March 07, 2007, 02:37:17 PM

I've been watching lots of tourney action on T.V. Uconn got beat, LSU got beat, Duke got beat. Remember where you came from and what got you there. Don't worry about where or what time, just be humble and thankful you are where you are, still playing.

HPU_HSU_UMHB_BU · March 08, 2007, 08:08:42 PM

Quote from: umhbcrufan16 on March 07, 2007, 01:53:18 PM
Ralph and others:

Thanks for the analysis on UPS. I have seen I believe 12 HPU games in the last 6-7 weeks. Also, as a self-appointed basketball "expert" I feel qualified to evaluate HPU--albeit only quasi objectively--I am a serious fan and alum! I believe we have a GREAT team and can beat anyone --of course we have to play well as any team must this time of year. We have balance, depth and a lot of talents, both offensively and defensively. Also, I am confident we will be fine on the road even with a big or even hostile crowd. We play with a lot of heart, and will not be overwhelmed or intimidated--the Hohertz girls played and won at the state tourney in front of more people than will be there this weekend!!; HOWEVER, our weakness, IF we have one, IMHO, is rebounding. We must be very very aggressive and effective on the boards, especially defensively, and particularly against a big team. Limit the second chances!!

GO LADY JACKETS!! TAKE IOWA BY STORM!!

I just wanted to say hi to you, umhbcrufan16 - I bet you can figure out who this is if you think really hard

Go HPU!

Ralph Turner · March 08, 2007, 08:22:01 PM

Well, could your initials be A.A. and you go to Baylor?

Three out of four of those schools are pretty good ones.

HPU_HSU_UMHB_BU · March 08, 2007, 08:57:16 PM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on March 08, 2007, 08:22:01 PM
Well, could your initials be A.A. and you go to Baylor?

Haha, I guess my e-mail gave it away

Quote from: Ralph Turner on March 08, 2007, 08:22:01 PM
Three out of four of those schools are pretty good ones.

McM93 · March 09, 2007, 08:10:24 AM

Quote from: fanstand on March 07, 2007, 02:37:17 PM
I've been watching lots of tourney action on T.V. Uconn got beat, LSU got beat, Duke got beat. Remember where you came from and what got you there. Don't worry about where or what time, just be humble and thankful you are where you are, still playing.

I know what you are trying to say, but the teams you listed are not having good seasons. These teams are way down. HPU is arguably one of the strongest teams the ASC has every put in the playoffs. I think HPU should be thankful they are still playing, but they should not just settle for that.

Go Lady Jackets, we will be listening!!!!!!!