Texas WBB still getting the least respect out of Final Four teams

[ChanmanV]

I don't get the national media. Texas just destroyed a 2 seed (top 10 offensive team btw) and everyone else to this point including SC in the SEC championship, yet people still talk primarily about UConn, SC, and UCLA being the favorites to win the whole thing. Something about our style of play isn't sexy to the media or storylines. Tired of the Midrange Madi being the token Texas storyline and nothing else. Rori's leadership, control of flow, and mix of chaotic and discipline defense is not being noticed enough. She has been as important as Madi has to our success and possibly more because of the intangibles. 

It's pretty absurd that people would pick SC to go all the way knowing Texas dominated them a few weeks ago at a neutral site. These Final Four games will both be great but I've only seen a couple analysts that talk about our team in a way the shows they know our team. National media outlets just keeps getting lazier every year. 

Hopefully Vic uses this as a motivator. Time to get some respect for good and bring the BTA to UCLA Friday. 

Edited 1 hour ago by ChanmanV

[harveycmd]

I don't know what to make of it. Texas is the only WCBB team I watch. We go through stretches during which we turn it over like crazy and can't shoot. Pretty sure UConn doesn't have those lapses. Don't know about UCLA. If you win, you can get the respect.

[Kevin C]

We’re peaking at right time.   Like the roll of Final 4 underdog.   Makes next weekend more fun.   Can’t wait for Friday night at 830p. 
 

Hook em!! 🧡🐂🤘🏼

[ArizonaLonghorn]

Funny, I read an ESPN article today that re-ranked the women's teams coming in to the FF and Texas is now ranked # 2 behind only UConn - "The time has come to elevate Texas. All the No. 1 seeds have been impressive, but the Longhorns have been thoroughly dominant."

 

 

 

Edited 33 minutes ago by ArizonaLonghorn

[LonghornFan4Ever]

While I don’t think it’s fair, Vic Schaefer and Texas won’t earn the respect of the national media unless they finish the job.  UConn and South Carolina get the benefit of the doubt because their programs and head coaches have won multiple championships in the last decade.  Vic has been here multiple times and has not gotten over the hump, although I would argue he got unlucky in 2018 as his team lost on a buzzer beater to Notre Dame.  Gotta win the next two games to earn their respect.