Can see Laia possibly replacing Paige in the starting line up - Can't see any of the other 4 being displaced - Chassidy & Julijana provide the bulk of the scoring -  Connor is the most aggressive defensive player - Kadri Ann made the All-Defensive Team.

Here is a "concept" I 'd like to bring out - AM 100% Positive the staff does NOT need ideas from me -  

With a starting 5 of Chassidy, JV, Connor, Laia, and Kadri Ann

A "shocks troop" that comes in and plays like 3 minutes at a time in the first and third quarters - NOT a 10-40 as we had under Ron --  "Shock Troop" could consist of Libby, Amanda, Nina, Halle and Helmi (although THAT could be adjusted - all five of these would be second year players - Could give them some time playing as a unit - with four starters departing after next year)  The five of them can of course be inserted with others etc.  Others could be in the group in a given game -  Might even help to have them establish an identity of their own. DON'T have to use them in all four quarters as a unit.

AND coach would still need to find time for Enika (team's leading rebounder) Paige (who WAS a STARTER this year) AND Angelina (who did contribute both years she played)  Further down the bench are Annie-Pier and the Elliot Sisters (am presuming the younger one will be red shirted.)

HOPEFULLY ATTENDANCE GOES UP - Has to Start with the Students There were times with under 10 students in the section -- Would be GREAT to make the atmosphere better at Palumbo on Game Days (especially for recruits etc)  I did see the younger Elliot sister at a few games but she was already signed and could have been there supporting her sister  There is a 5'11 player at Peters TWP - reportedly drawing interest from Pitt and DU among others -- IF Coach Burt wants her -  Improved atmosphere will help - hope the team avoids "senior-itis" plays up to their capabilities and if that is the case maybe they will let us join them for the NCAA Selection Show at the Rivertown Inn again!!

(only 6 1/2 months or so until "Dunkin Donuts Day" on a Saturday in October ) where we can see the new guys as well.

Megan Jahrling is a very large detriment to the enthusiasm of the Red and Blue Crew members that attended boys and girls games.  I spoke to members of the Crew.  It’s unbelievable what she did to tamper the enthusiasm of the students that attended games and sat in the end zone.  Don’t believe me ?  Have members of the RBC post their thoughts.
Dave Harper has to remove her.  I’m sure most of you have no idea what went on this year concerning her involvement.  She even discouraged a fomer great DU player from becoming involved with thanking the pep band and RBC members that showed up for games.  SHE HAS TO GO

Hey Al.    Ask members of the RBC.   Have you talked to any of them ?  Do you have a son or daughter that sits in the end zone that is a student of DU ?     I DO.

Okay I looked her up on the website and I can honestly say I have never seen her at a women’s basketball game.   Not that I would know if she was there or not but I have seen other coaches and recognized other staff members.

But she is in charge of marketing and game day it appears, I believe.   And ever since Nicole Imgono left DU, the whole game day experience has regressed.  It always seems like they are always just winging it.   

Thankfully the Pep Band and 10 crew members cheer at women’s games, it it would be absolutely lifeless at times.   I think it’s funny that the cheerleaders don’t start cheers but follow along with the crew and pep band. 

While you have me started, it is time for a updated look for the cheerleaders.  Those huge high school bows in their hair got and white socks have go to go.  It’s 2018 not 1956. 

I know they practice hard and try but if the pep band didn’t  they would just stand there all game.

Last edited by duqkurt (3/24/2018 9:15 pm)

I’ve said before that they never replaced the contributions of Dev Workman. They need someone to break down defenses, get to the hoop on penetration, rebound, and in general show more toughness. The team will add some parts; but if they lack the killer instinct to put teams away; they will still have trouble breaking through. This team has been more of a finesse team; but in my opinion needs to show more aggressiveness and scrappiness on the court in order to win a Championship and get the automatic bid!
To be fair to the team, I have a pretty good handle on the roster that played this season, but I don't know much about the players who sat out; so perhaps one or more of these players will add what it takes to put the team over the hump, and into the NCAA next year. 

Last edited by levon1975 (3/26/2018 11:03 am)

Agree with Levon 1975 about the need to recruit players like Dev Workman.  I will go back to the days when Duquesne had Vanessa Abel and Jocelyn Floyd in the backcourt; that's when the Dukes could pressure their opponents on the perimeter and make them uncomfortable.  In her senior season, Floyd led the nation in steals.  They also had Wumi in the post (undersized, but very physical and skilled).  Of course, Duquesne never made it to the NCAA's in those years, which is why I consider Dan a superior coach.

Duquesne is a successful finesse team with vulnerabilities against more physical/athletic teams.  Dev Workman came from the JC ranks where I believe there are greater recruiting opportunities than finding similar players from HS.  If Duquesne does not recruit players with great length, then Levon is absolutely correct- find more Dev Workman's.

Can you tell me Marissa's last name - the girl from Peters Township and what is her recruiting status?  Did she make a verbal?

This Price girl from Canevin looks really good. Gorretti puttin a whoopin on them but she's got close to 30. She's a jr. and scored her 1,ooo point in this game. Not sure but I think she might be Kevin's daughter. 

I'd like to add Yacine Diop, who apparently has asked for a release from Pitt so she could grad transfer. Of course, I imagine that Suzie would rather die than let her come here. 

Somerset24 wrote:

Megan Jahrling is a very large detriment to the enthusiasm of the Red and Blue Crew members that attended boys and girls games. I spoke to members of the Crew. It’s unbelievable what she did to tamper the enthusiasm of the students that attended games and sat in the end zone. Don’t believe me ? Have members of the RBC post their thoughts.
Dave Harper has to remove her. I’m sure most of you have no idea what went on this year concerning her involvement. She even discouraged a fomer great DU player from becoming involved with thanking the pep band and RBC members that showed up for games. SHE HAS TO GO

question:what made you bring this up for you? maybe this needs its own thread on the main page to get more eyeballs, but this came out of left field and im extremely curious

duqkurt wrote:

Where did you see this about Diop? Suzie doesn’t even want to play us, so she will never allow that.

Suzie has absolutely nothing coming back next year if this is true. And I suspect it to be true. Diop is good. Why stay in that mess?

https://pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com/posts/2237927/
 

Totally agree. We have discussed this before.  I have not asked Dan about his philosophy (and indeed there may be a legit answer), but I don't see how players can gain confidence and ultimately play more consistently without being allowed to make a mistake or two- and stay in the line-up.

I saw this happen with Amadea in her freshman year.  In retrospect, I wish Dan had redshirted her because she played such limited minutes.

If what you say is true (that Helmi is leaving), then the Dukes become weaker in the post (in 2019-2020) with Lass gone and no other bigs signed.