December 30, 20231 yr beat them after the initial 5-6 minute clusterfuck. no harmon and jones just too much to overcome. gaston needs to be able to get back soon. Baylor is only winning because we are down 2.5 starters basically.
December 30, 20231 yr Got in too big of a hole at the beginning of the game, just getting our feet back under us after a big hit. Those free throw misses really hurt.
December 30, 20231 yr It was the worst timed game, just a few days after Rori. In hindsight, we should have skipped having a game this week with the Big 12 opener being today.
December 30, 20231 yr 2 minutes ago, Js1 said: It was the worst timed game, just a few days after Rori. In hindsight, we should have skipped having a game this week with the Big 12 opener being today. Agreed. We were one of just 3 D1 teams in the country that played on Dec. 27th. Bad things happen when you rush coming back that fast from Christmas break.
December 30, 20231 yr Get Jones back healthy and this team can still win a couple games in the tournament. But damn just a gut punch without Harmon because you know this team could compete for a title with her.
December 30, 20231 yr Author Thought the team did well in regrouping after that first quarter. It’s the first game after the Rori news so I imagine the team had so many emotions. I’m going to think positive and believe Vic and staff will adjust and we will be fine. I don’t think we are in line for a FF anymore but 2nd weekend would be good
December 30, 20231 yr One more unless Texas sees them in the B12 tourney. Really need to beat the WaCunts on the way out. They've owned Texas for too long...
December 30, 20231 yr 6 minutes ago, TommysTinyTowels said: With even just Jones in this game I think we win. Just shows you how good this team could be if healthy. Right in the game with a top 10 team down our leading scorer (Jones) and the best two way guard in the country (Harmon). Frustrating to say the least.
December 30, 20231 yr 14 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Is it still a full double round Robin? Nope. But we do play a few teams twice, including Baylor. It’s an unbalanced schedule
December 31, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, Pancho said: Thought the team did well in regrouping after that first quarter. It’s the first game after the Rori news so I imagine the team had so many emotions. I’m going to think positive and believe Vic and staff will adjust and we will be fine. I don’t think we are in line for a FF anymore but 2nd weekend would be good Yes to all this. Still going to be a fun year, just need to dial back the expectations a notch.
December 31, 20231 yr The amount of love Vic has for his players, especially Rori, is wonderful and heartening to see in an age when college coaches can be all about themselves. Watching him grapple with the whys of life is gut-wrenching.
January 2, 20241 yr We're still number 3 in NET. The key for this team without Harmon is hosting those first 2 NCAA tournament games at home. We need to find a way to stay in the top 16 seeds.
January 2, 20241 yr #10 Texas (13-1, 0-1 Big 12) vs. Texas Tech (12-2, 1-0 Big 12) Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6:00 PM CT United Supermarkets Arena | Lubbock, Texas TELEVISION: The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Ron Thulin (pxp) and Brandi Poole (analyst) will call the action. RADIO: All women's basketball games will air in Austin on 103.1 FM, along with the web streams on TexasSports.com and the Longhorn App. Craig Way will call the action. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Texas Tech beat Houston 79-71 in the team's last outing on Saturday, led by Jada Wynn's team-high 23 points. Booker's team-leading 25 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds weren't enough in Texas' 85-79 loss to Baylor on Saturday in their most recent outing. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Texas Tech Players to Watch Bailey Maupin is Texas Tech's leading scorer, averaging 15.6 points a contest, and best passer with 3.9 assists per game. Jasmine Shavers adds 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals for the Red Raiders, and Kilah Freelon contributes 9.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Texas Tech's three-point shooting efforts are led by Maupin, who averages 1.6 made three-pointers per game while hitting 32 percent of her shots from downtown. They are coached by Krista Gerlich who is a piece of shit. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texas Tech Regular Season vsUT Rio Grande W95-53 vsTarleton St W70-63 vsLamar W61-44 vsTexas A&M-Comm W91-45 vsUTSA W63-58 vsRutgers W79-72 vsSanta Clara W61-56 vsUC Irvine W60-54 vsHou Christian W79-34 vsSam Houston W93-60 vsIncarnate Word W76-35 vsTulsa L66-58 vsOregon St L77-65 @Houston W79-71
January 2, 20241 yr Might be time to decide if Zack Zillner is the right choice to continue to lead our S&C. So many fucking injuries.
January 2, 20241 yr 52 minutes ago, Js1 said: Might be time to decide if Zack Zillner is the right choice to continue to lead our S&C. So many fucking injuries. Yeah, they need to figure out the injury problem. It's the only thing holding this program back. Some of it's bad luck but there are too many injuries.
January 2, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: Yeah, they need to figure out the injury problem. It's the only thing holding this program back. Some of it's bad luck but there are too many injuries. Morris last year was just bad luck. But Jones, Gaston, Harmon twice, Moore.
January 2, 20241 yr "With injuries mounting in women’s programs, experts note there are number of factors in play, including the specialization of sports at a younger age, and longer recovery times contributing to those thin benches. Whatever the reasons, the search for solutions is always on. At UConn, just two players have been available for every game. Coaches have burned sage in the locker room, brought holy water to practice and had Native American dancers perform healing rituals." "kids are specializing in one sport earlier and playing that sport year-round. They’re not getting a chance to rest their bodies,” she said. “You’re putting the same amount of mileage on the same body parts, over and over again. So, now you get these kids who are in college, but their bodies are such that it’s almost like they’ve been playing professional ball for 10 years because that’s all they’ve been doing. Auriemma said coaches have already cut back on the length, number and intensity of practices on the advice of medical staff, sometimes to the detriment of play. " https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-01-18/just-weird-rash-of-injuries-hits-womens-college-hoops _______________________ I'm sure there are a number of factors contributing to the problem, and Zack may not be the guy going forward. But another issue might be Vic's "I'll rest when I'm dead" and saying people make too much of playing an athlete 40 minutes a game. Not saying it's Vic's fault, just that I think women's sports are intensifying, and we may be learning that how we treat female athletes should be different than how we treat men. Load management may be found to be more important in women's sports, due to a difference in body conformation.
January 3, 20241 yr 41 minutes ago, TommysTinyTowels said: "With injuries mounting in women’s programs, experts note there are number of factors in play, including the specialization of sports at a younger age, and longer recovery times contributing to those thin benches. Whatever the reasons, the search for solutions is always on. At UConn, just two players have been available for every game. Coaches have burned sage in the locker room, brought holy water to practice and had Native American dancers perform healing rituals." "kids are specializing in one sport earlier and playing that sport year-round. They’re not getting a chance to rest their bodies,” she said. “You’re putting the same amount of mileage on the same body parts, over and over again. So, now you get these kids who are in college, but their bodies are such that it’s almost like they’ve been playing professional ball for 10 years because that’s all they’ve been doing. Auriemma said coaches have already cut back on the length, number and intensity of practices on the advice of medical staff, sometimes to the detriment of play. " https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-01-18/just-weird-rash-of-injuries-hits-womens-college-hoops _______________________ I'm sure there are a number of factors contributing to the problem, and Zack may not be the guy going forward. But another issue might be Vic's "I'll rest when I'm dead" and saying people make too much of playing an athlete 40 minutes a game. Not saying it's Vic's fault, just that I think women's sports are intensifying, and we may be learning that how we treat female athletes should be different than how we treat men. Load management may be found to be more important in women's sports, due to a difference in body conformation. Vic has been consistent throughout his coaching career with being demanding and having no problem playing players 40 minutes. He has said he’s never had the number of injuries like last year and now, soI don’t think it’s his coaching philosophy that needs changing as many coaches ride their players hard. As others have alluded to, I think the problem is with strength and conditioning. Zillner was a holdover from Aston’s staff; I was always surprised Vic didn’t bring in his own person for such a pivotal position.
January 3, 20241 yr On 12/10/2023 at 3:31 PM, Js1 said: Feel like all we hear is someone in WBB who tore their ACL Just our players I can remember: Kyndall Hunter - torn ACL at A&M Latasha Lattimore - torn ACL at Florida Shaylee Gonzales - torn ACL at BYU Aaliyah Moore - torn ACL at Texas Rori Harmon - torn ACL at Texas Jordana Codio - torn ACL 2x in High School Gisella Maul - torn ACL at an AAU tournament Lashann Higgs - torn ACL at Texas Kyra Lambert - torn ACL at Duke
January 3, 20241 yr Just now, TommysTinyTowels said: Just our players I can remember: Kyndall Hunter - torn ACL at A&M Latasha Lattimore - torn ACL at Florida Shaylee Gonzales - torn ACL at BYU Aaliyah Moore - torn ACL at Texas Rori Harmon - torn ACL at Texas Jordana Codio - torn ACL 2x in High School Gisella Maul - torn ACL at an AAU tournament Lashann Higgs - torn ACL at Texas Kyra Lambert - torn ACL at Duke 2024 signee Justice Carlton tore her ACL in July while playing AAU. She's already playing again for her high school which seems crazy it only took her six months to get back. Maybe Vic should hire her strength coach.
January 3, 20241 yr Good conversation above sent me to Google. Johns Hopkins article on the ACL and female athletes. Entire article worth a read. Excerpt: The structure of the knee joint in women plays a big role in putting them at a higher risk for an ACL tear. Women’s joints — including the knee — generally have more looseness and range of motion than men’s. Women also often have less muscle mass around the knee, contributing to more instability, which can lead to a ligament tear if the ligament gets overstretched. Technique differences also play a role. When coming down from a jump, female athletes tend to land in a collapsing pattern, moving their knees inward and often not bending them enough. The combination of these factors makes an ACL tear more likely. What can female athletes do to prevent ACL tears? Sports injuries are always a possibility, even if you do everything right. But there are steps you can take to minimize risk factors related to your technique, training and lifestyle. The following recommendations are all equally important in preventing ACL tears and other sports injuries: Practice good technique. While not a guarantee, proper technique when training and playing a sport can help ward off sports injuries. Work with your coach and/or your sports physical therapist to identify improper form and correct it. Avoid working out while overly fatigued. When you’re tired, it’s easier to make mistakes or forget about good technique. Getting enough sleep and stopping a workout before exhaustion sets in help to prevent injury. Work to develop muscle groups evenly. Core and extremity strength are equally important. Focusing on one while ignoring the other increases your risk of injury. Create a balance between strength and flexibility. Both tight and overstretched muscles are more prone to injury. Working on strength and flexibility in moderation is key. Eat a balanced diet. Poor nutrition leads to decreased strength, endurance and attention. Eating well can help improve your focus and performance. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/acl-injury-or-tear/acl-tears-in-female-athletes-qa-with-a-sports-medicine-expert
January 3, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, torre said: Good conversation above sent me to Google. Johns Hopkins article on the ACL and female athletes. Entire article worth a read. Excerpt: The structure of the knee joint in women plays a big role in putting them at a higher risk for an ACL tear. Women’s joints — including the knee — generally have more looseness and range of motion than men’s. Women also often have less muscle mass around the knee, contributing to more instability, which can lead to a ligament tear if the ligament gets overstretched. Technique differences also play a role. When coming down from a jump, female athletes tend to land in a collapsing pattern, moving their knees inward and often not bending them enough. The combination of these factors makes an ACL tear more likely. What can female athletes do to prevent ACL tears? Sports injuries are always a possibility, even if you do everything right. But there are steps you can take to minimize risk factors related to your technique, training and lifestyle. The following recommendations are all equally important in preventing ACL tears and other sports injuries: Practice good technique. While not a guarantee, proper technique when training and playing a sport can help ward off sports injuries. Work with your coach and/or your sports physical therapist to identify improper form and correct it. Avoid working out while overly fatigued. When you’re tired, it’s easier to make mistakes or forget about good technique. Getting enough sleep and stopping a workout before exhaustion sets in help to prevent injury. Work to develop muscle groups evenly. Core and extremity strength are equally important. Focusing on one while ignoring the other increases your risk of injury. Create a balance between strength and flexibility. Both tight and overstretched muscles are more prone to injury. Working on strength and flexibility in moderation is key. Eat a balanced diet. Poor nutrition leads to decreased strength, endurance and attention. Eating well can help improve your focus and performance. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/acl-injury-or-tear/acl-tears-in-female-athletes-qa-with-a-sports-medicine-expert Great article, thanks for sending that.
January 3, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, torre said: Good conversation above sent me to Google. Johns Hopkins article on the ACL and female athletes. Entire article worth a read. Excerpt: The structure of the knee joint in women plays a big role in putting them at a higher risk for an ACL tear. Women’s joints — including the knee — generally have more looseness and range of motion than men’s. Women also often have less muscle mass around the knee, contributing to more instability, which can lead to a ligament tear if the ligament gets overstretched. Technique differences also play a role. When coming down from a jump, female athletes tend to land in a collapsing pattern, moving their knees inward and often not bending them enough. The combination of these factors makes an ACL tear more likely. What can female athletes do to prevent ACL tears? Sports injuries are always a possibility, even if you do everything right. But there are steps you can take to minimize risk factors related to your technique, training and lifestyle. The following recommendations are all equally important in preventing ACL tears and other sports injuries: Practice good technique. While not a guarantee, proper technique when training and playing a sport can help ward off sports injuries. Work with your coach and/or your sports physical therapist to identify improper form and correct it. Avoid working out while overly fatigued. When you’re tired, it’s easier to make mistakes or forget about good technique. Getting enough sleep and stopping a workout before exhaustion sets in help to prevent injury. Work to develop muscle groups evenly. Core and extremity strength are equally important. Focusing on one while ignoring the other increases your risk of injury. Create a balance between strength and flexibility. Both tight and overstretched muscles are more prone to injury. Working on strength and flexibility in moderation is key. Eat a balanced diet. Poor nutrition leads to decreased strength, endurance and attention. Eating well can help improve your focus and performance. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/acl-injury-or-tear/acl-tears-in-female-athletes-qa-with-a-sports-medicine-expert Very informative article. Thanks for sharing it. Many of those items listed have to do with strength and conditioning, as you might expect. Here’s hoping for no more injuries this season.
January 3, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, torre said: Good conversation above sent me to Google. Johns Hopkins article on the ACL and female athletes. Entire article worth a read. Excerpt: The structure of the knee joint in women plays a big role in putting them at a higher risk for an ACL tear. Women’s joints — including the knee — generally have more looseness and range of motion than men’s. Women also often have less muscle mass around the knee, contributing to more instability, which can lead to a ligament tear if the ligament gets overstretched. Technique differences also play a role. When coming down from a jump, female athletes tend to land in a collapsing pattern, moving their knees inward and often not bending them enough. The combination of these factors makes an ACL tear more likely. What can female athletes do to prevent ACL tears? Sports injuries are always a possibility, even if you do everything right. But there are steps you can take to minimize risk factors related to your technique, training and lifestyle. The following recommendations are all equally important in preventing ACL tears and other sports injuries: Practice good technique. While not a guarantee, proper technique when training and playing a sport can help ward off sports injuries. Work with your coach and/or your sports physical therapist to identify improper form and correct it. Avoid working out while overly fatigued. When you’re tired, it’s easier to make mistakes or forget about good technique. Getting enough sleep and stopping a workout before exhaustion sets in help to prevent injury. Work to develop muscle groups evenly. Core and extremity strength are equally important. Focusing on one while ignoring the other increases your risk of injury. Create a balance between strength and flexibility. Both tight and overstretched muscles are more prone to injury. Working on strength and flexibility in moderation is key. Eat a balanced diet. Poor nutrition leads to decreased strength, endurance and attention. Eating well can help improve your focus and performance. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/acl-injury-or-tear/acl-tears-in-female-athletes-qa-with-a-sports-medicine-expert That's interesting. Perhaps they should always be wearing knee braces, albeit smaller, less restrictive ones.
January 4, 20241 yr I hope Rori gets a RS because if we get 2 more years of Rori and Booker together I say we have a great shot to win a title. Both will be top 10 players next year. Booker is legitimately that good.
January 4, 20241 yr Typical Tech game, lots of fouls, game feels like were playing in mud. 9 of their 23 points from the line. Amina not much of a factor and Shaylee only 4 points. 1 for 6 from three. Out rebounding them 20 to 10
January 4, 20241 yr As badly as the TV crew wants to push Tech, it's really just not there. We're wearing them out.
January 4, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, TommysTinyTowels said: These announcers are really Tech biased. Jesus Gen. Yormark wouldn't have it any other way
January 4, 20241 yr Year 4 of Gerlich and down 26 at home to a Texas team missing their top 2 players to injury. She's way more talk than actual winning. This is embarrassing.
January 4, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: Year 4 of Gerlich and down 26 at home to a Texas team missing their top 2 players to injury. She's way more talk than actual winning. This is embarrassing. And a big donut from Amina
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