Some what ifs this season: a trio of injuries (notably Ioanna Krimilli) probably cost them the Texas A&M and Gonzaga games, the loss at ASU was inexcusable. Win one or two of those and we'd be in good shape. Looking ahead the Bears have to sweep the Arizonas and beat Oregon, win the first Pac 12 tourney game and pull off one upset. Looking further ahead Charmin's contract is up at the end of the season. Her status may depend on how this season plays out but the best bet is she gets a short extension. I can neither see committing to her long term nor letting her go.
I hope people come out for their last two home games. They're a fun team and if nothing else play hard every game.
Excellent analysis of Cal's prospects for NCAA tourney. I love the picture of Onyiah elevating; it looks as if she could dunk! She's really come into her own in a few games this year. I believe Cal's chances in the home stretch to get invited to the dance depend, to a significant extent, on her ability to stay out of foul trouble. Ila Lane can emerge from time to time as a scoring and rebounding force, but you need Onyiah's presence in the low post for more than ten minutes a game to beat one of the top Pac-12 opponents.
I think Michelle can dunk (just not easily, and not in a game situation) - when she stays out of foul trouble she's a dominating rebounder, good rim protector and better than she has been on offense.
But staying out of foul trouble is a really really tough one to get over - I personally don't think she fouls as much as Pac-12 refs think she does, but obviously my opinion doesn't matter here.
Go see this team play at Haas while you still can!! They are a fun team to watch and give 110% effort for 40 minutes. Last home games are February 23 and 25 - the Arizona schools in town. Payback weekend and Senior Day.
Watching them on the tv broadcasts, they look SO much better than the last few years. Finally, they've got some quality talent which they've lacked before. Keep it up and GO BEARS.
Some what ifs this season: a trio of injuries (notably Ioanna Krimilli) probably cost them the Texas A&M and Gonzaga games, the loss at ASU was inexcusable. Win one or two of those and we'd be in good shape. Looking ahead the Bears have to sweep the Arizonas and beat Oregon, win the first Pac 12 tourney game and pull off one upset. Looking further ahead Charmin's contract is up at the end of the season. Her status may depend on how this season plays out but the best bet is she gets a short extension. I can neither see committing to her long term nor letting her go.
I hope people come out for their last two home games. They're a fun team and if nothing else play hard every game.
It’s such a weird position to be in - she does EVERYTHING you’d want in a coach except we don’t win enough.
Excellent analysis of Cal's prospects for NCAA tourney. I love the picture of Onyiah elevating; it looks as if she could dunk! She's really come into her own in a few games this year. I believe Cal's chances in the home stretch to get invited to the dance depend, to a significant extent, on her ability to stay out of foul trouble. Ila Lane can emerge from time to time as a scoring and rebounding force, but you need Onyiah's presence in the low post for more than ten minutes a game to beat one of the top Pac-12 opponents.
I think Michelle can dunk (just not easily, and not in a game situation) - when she stays out of foul trouble she's a dominating rebounder, good rim protector and better than she has been on offense.
But staying out of foul trouble is a really really tough one to get over - I personally don't think she fouls as much as Pac-12 refs think she does, but obviously my opinion doesn't matter here.
Go see this team play at Haas while you still can!! They are a fun team to watch and give 110% effort for 40 minutes. Last home games are February 23 and 25 - the Arizona schools in town. Payback weekend and Senior Day.
Go Bears!!!
Watching them on the tv broadcasts, they look SO much better than the last few years. Finally, they've got some quality talent which they've lacked before. Keep it up and GO BEARS.