Substituted for Sherri on the Thursday night OU interview show at the local restaurant. Sherri was off being something like the hostess of the fourth annual Parkington's Foundation meeting. I didn't get it exactly, but since I have a close friend with Parkinsons, I did get that mention.
His comments:
Gioya is expected back about Christmas. Her program is on schedule. We need her for her ability to drive and create.
Kay Kay is more focused than she has been. She has emerged as a solid force under the basket, and we are better when she is in there. She has cut down on the fouls, which he seemed to say that were often due to fatigue. So, they sub at four minute intervals to keep the posts fresh. He didn't exactly respond to the host's thoughts that a lot of calls on Kay Kay were due to her history rather than actual fouls.
Maddie is emerging. At some point, they expect her to be the best player in the Big Twelve. He didn't say it would be this year. She is already working on her Masters, and the subject of a Ph.D. was mentioned. They didn't reveal the field of study. Said she had 24 hours when she arrived at OU. Said she still had some pain in the knees. But, her confidence is growing. The host mentioned her ability to create for others. Thrailkill said that during a timeout, they called on her to make something happen. She proceeded to throw a beautiful behind the back pass that went right to an opponent.
Peyton has learned a lot about what to do when she is not able to score. This year, she has learned that it is OK to miss. It doesn't prohibit her from shooting. She does other things to win.
He was really proud of Gabbi and her ability to handle pressure. Said she was tired in the first two games, but is now having really good games.
Said that Gabbi got tired while guarding Plum, and she scored ten straight points. They inserted T'Ona, and she shut Plum down. Wouldn't let Plum get into position to shoot. T'Ona is our most-improved player.
Mentioned Vivi in that she has come around quickly after the injury. She is not as quick as Kay Kay, but she is big enough to be a dominant force under the basket. She takes up space.
His comments:
Gioya is expected back about Christmas. Her program is on schedule. We need her for her ability to drive and create.
Kay Kay is more focused than she has been. She has emerged as a solid force under the basket, and we are better when she is in there. She has cut down on the fouls, which he seemed to say that were often due to fatigue. So, they sub at four minute intervals to keep the posts fresh. He didn't exactly respond to the host's thoughts that a lot of calls on Kay Kay were due to her history rather than actual fouls.
Maddie is emerging. At some point, they expect her to be the best player in the Big Twelve. He didn't say it would be this year. She is already working on her Masters, and the subject of a Ph.D. was mentioned. They didn't reveal the field of study. Said she had 24 hours when she arrived at OU. Said she still had some pain in the knees. But, her confidence is growing. The host mentioned her ability to create for others. Thrailkill said that during a timeout, they called on her to make something happen. She proceeded to throw a beautiful behind the back pass that went right to an opponent.
Peyton has learned a lot about what to do when she is not able to score. This year, she has learned that it is OK to miss. It doesn't prohibit her from shooting. She does other things to win.
He was really proud of Gabbi and her ability to handle pressure. Said she was tired in the first two games, but is now having really good games.
Said that Gabbi got tired while guarding Plum, and she scored ten straight points. They inserted T'Ona, and she shut Plum down. Wouldn't let Plum get into position to shoot. T'Ona is our most-improved player.
Mentioned Vivi in that she has come around quickly after the injury. She is not as quick as Kay Kay, but she is big enough to be a dominant force under the basket. She takes up space.
