ArkieDuck

Watching the Lady Ducks games and replays on Pac 12 Network shows that Coach Graves: 1. Remains sitting on the end of the bench most all game time (usually with his legs crossed); 2. He rarely stands during the game but does with the team during time outs and then sits when play begins. In the Arizona game in Eugene, he did stand during the 4 quarter come back, facing the Duck players on defense, taking a defensive position with his hands up, ala Chanaya Pinto. He was exhorting team to play defense. The replays do not show him facing the Arizona coach or mouthing to her during or after the game. It does show her standing and arguing with officials multiple times during the game. I know of no college coach giving opposing coach the finger at games end. Aida Barnes did at last year's NCAA semifinals to Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and this year to Oregon coach Kelly Graves.

Now a very fine rebounder and basket defender. She makes free throws like Endyia - translates to very good hand eye coordination. I think this is only her 4th year playing B-ball. With the coaching and practice drills she is now getting she could become one of the best women post. It will be fun to follow her development.

Oregon 15 fouls and 14 turnovers - Arizona 23 fouls and 16 turnovers. Giving the finger to the losing coach (Connecticut last year) and the winning coach (Oregon this year) - classless.

Oops, my mistake. Those numbers I posted are from the Connecticut game. Mia culpa.

Hmmm, Oregon had 14 fouls - Arizona had 12. Oregon had 12 turnovers - Arizona had 19.

Ducks made so many miscues the first 3 quarters and still won. Graves went power big ( Sabally, Prince and Kyei)in the late 3rd and 4th - a coach decision that was the turning point on defense and offence. Ducks will just get better as the season progresses if no serious injuries.

Don't believe Travis has the speed and size for running back or receiver in NFL. LaMichael had the speed but not the size.

Best 4th quarter cheer/song in football!!!

Sedona tested positive for covid-19 this morning.

Sedona Prince was not on the bench tonight. Don't think she made the trip. Anyone know why? She is a difference maker. Ducks played hard vs Stanford. They are competitive now, will be a force as season progresses.

Next 10 days: Stanford # 2 California Arizona State Arizona # 4 Connecticut # 11 As Endyia and Te-Hina get more game time and conditioning Ducks perimeter outside scoring/threat will help open the post area.

I hope the Ducks returning from injury stay healthy. If so, they match up well with Stanford and Arizona. If not, they don't.

I was blest to attend the game. Both teams played hard. Ducks had 2 consistent scorers tonight: Prince and Parrish (48 of the 62 points). When PaoPao, Sabally and Rogers return the scoring will return. If they can stay healthy they will be very good at the conference and national levels.

Anyone heard or knows what her injury is and why it's not being disclosed?

Stanford loss to a shorter Texas due to lack of point guard - had forward, Haley Jones, trying to play as apoint guard. Ducks have a 5 star point guard, Te-Hina PaoPao, and another 5 star point guard, Chance Gray, committed for next year.

What injury did Justin Flowe sustain? Was surgery required? Is he expected to return next season?