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Post by SU DOG on Nov 9, 2021 11:07:56 GMT -5
Coach Carley Kuhns will not get to see her team in a warmup game, that's for sure. This game is supposed to be a warm-up for Iowa, their second actually, as they face New Hampshire today. So, some Iowa facts are: They have about every player from last year's Sweet Sixteen run. Top player is Kaitlan Clark who LED THE NATION in points per game, three pointers made, and total assists last season. Their post player is Monica Czinano, who LED THE NATION in shooting percentage last season with a 66.8%.
The Hawkeyes were put out of the Playoffs last season by the UCONN Huskies, another "pretty good team" - LOL. Iowa had previously put the Kentucky Wildcats out. The preseason poll has Iowa as #9 heading into this season. One way that you might can view this game is to sign up for the YouTube TV 2 weeks free trial. I hope that is correct, as I have done so.
Samford will again be without Clemson transfer Kaylee Sticker. She has already sat out one year for xfer rule, and now reportedly has a season ending injury. This girl, from what I've heard is really a good player. Carley, does have a very large bench, however, as 17 girls are on the roster. One big advantage this year is that Natalie Armstrong does has some really BIG girls to practice against. That should also result in less game pressure for her. This should be an outstanding Samford Team this year, even though a win in this opening game will be a lot to ask for.
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Post by sam.1014 on Nov 9, 2021 11:56:06 GMT -5
Clark was the number four recruit in the nation in 2020
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Post by 77SU on Nov 9, 2021 15:25:43 GMT -5
So, are there snowballs in Iowa yet?
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Post by SU DOG on Nov 10, 2021 9:53:30 GMT -5
Clark had 26 last night in a 93-50 blowout of New Hampshire.
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Post by Lurker on Nov 10, 2021 10:18:11 GMT -5
I understand we are going to be playing very shorthanded. Apparently there are several regulars suspended for this game for violations of team rules and such.
Also, more good news, the Bowman girl from Vanderbilt apparently transferred after the deadline for automatic waiver and her waiver application was denied by the NCAA. So she'll most likely be a redshirt.
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Post by 77SU on Nov 10, 2021 10:26:07 GMT -5
There were at least three ladies at the men's game last night that had unfortunately decided to sit in the new Prez and wife's seats. One was wearing the ubiquitous leg brace.
Rules are rules; glad they're enforced.
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Post by Lurker on Nov 11, 2021 21:51:09 GMT -5
How good? Very good, I'd say, although it was kind of hard to tell against our depleted roster. Iowa barely broke a sweat.
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Post by sudog03 on Nov 11, 2021 22:25:17 GMT -5
Bet we get right come conference play.
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Post by SU DOG on Nov 11, 2021 22:48:00 GMT -5
Bet we get right come conference play. NO - Sooner! We have to get right and beat those JSU Gamecocks next week.
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Post by SU DOG on Nov 12, 2021 9:31:48 GMT -5
As you can see here, our team is completely out of kilter. I hope the suspensions are not too much longer. I would hate to see us line up against JSU with this starting five.
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