Wow.... couldn't inbound the ball, sloppy turnovers, lazy passes, couldn't make a field goal in the 4th quarter and let a 14-point lead slip away. This might be one of Amy's worst losses....
Your " character" supposition is totally contrary to the bits of opinion I've heard. For instance, Benning on the radio raves about his humility and just going about his business.
I certainly don't have any inside scoop, but the gap on "character" opinion discrepancy is hard to figure.
Although you are absolutely correct that statistically zero versus one win is pretty indifferent, the legs of a storyline about a team that went WINLESS in conference is one that would have significant staying power over the years.
Fred is responsible for the makeup of the roster. The idea that you can find success in the BIG without EITHER a Big OR a point guard is sorely misguided.
It may sound trite, but I honestly believe they don't EXPECT to win.
Hard to fathom that type of mentality among competitive athletes, but finding ways to lose again and again suggests that is their underlying mindset.
Really quite remarkable how the refs protect the"golden one" Clark from fouls even though she extends and pushes off almost every play.
It's been a long time since I've seen that kind of team foul disparity without someone being embarrassed.
They ARE!
Unfortunately, the respective names on the uniforms don't carry much cachet anymore once it gets tipped off. It would be pretty hard to argue they aren't a better team AND program then we are right now. Reality.