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Clark needs to stop shooting 3's

She shot the three too early and the end of the quarter though. She should know there's a very low chance of Iowa getting the offensive rebound for another shot. Should have shot it with 1 second left if she's going to try it.
 
She doesn't need to stop shooting but she does need to let the game come to her vs forcing. It
 
So far OP has been right.
The problem with the OPs post is it completely misses the mark by comparing Clark to McCaffery. Clark was an excellent three-point shooter last season but has struggled this season. McCaffery has historically struggled and continues to struggle.

The OP also insinuates that Clark doesn't understand that she's struggling which is inherently false. Clark recognizes that she's struggling and has adjusted her game. She's shooting fewer threes as compared to last season while at the same time driving into the lane to score, as well as distributing the ball more.

Also, Connor is a backup with very little going on that makes it to the stat sheets while Clark is the nation's leading scorer in WBB.

So, the OP is right only in the point that her shots are not falling but his overall point completely misses the mark.
 
So, the OP is right only in the point that her shots are not falling but his overall point completely misses the mark.
Her shots are not falling and she needs to stop shooting so many 3's because they are not falling. I didn't make any other point, so, you missed the point that I was only making one point. ;)
 
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It is as bad as Conner shooting them. 25% entering tonight. She's a fabulous player that needs to understand strengths and weaknesses. Long range is not good. 1 of 8 tonight.
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Apples to Oranges. Or better yet Tortoise and Hare.

Conner the tortoise, usually has all day to try and make a shot...since other teams don't really care if he shoots, and still clanks them.

Clark the energized bunny is guarded by best defenders and if she had all day to set and shoot she would never miss.

Conner needs to stay on bench if Fran was acting objectively and not a subjective father/coach.
I love these threads about how bad our shooters are. Caitlin and Connor should never shoot!
 
Does she now have your blessing to shoot wherever the hell she wishes?
Certainly her shots are falling now. If the game is moving along and her 3's aren't falling, yeah, she will need to adjust on a game to game basis. The "shooters need to keep on shooting" may be a horrible plan. This time of year is about winning the game at hand or going home and not hoping to get her shot back. Hopefully her shot will last a month. How well she is shooting 3's will directly determine when the bags get packed up.
 
She's fearless, that's for sure.

But I can understand how some of our rivals/opponents might not appreciate some her actions on the court.

Imagine being an ISU WBB fan watching perhaps their best team in generations... and still being second fiddle to CC and the Hawks as far as media attention? You can somewhat understand their bitterness and jealousy and envy.
 
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Certainly her shots are falling now. If the game is moving along and her 3's aren't falling, yeah, she will need to adjust on a game to game basis. The "shooters need to keep on shooting" may be a horrible plan. This time of year is about winning the game at hand or going home and not hoping to get her shot back. Hopefully her shot will last a month. How well she is shooting 3's will directly determine when the bags get packed up.
You post the stuff....you have to deal with it. What the heck or how do you expect posters to respond to a post as foolish as the one at the top of the page??

Here's a clue, when you get frustrated....don't post it. Cause, it's basketball. "The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s butt all the time” ...thank you Hayden......which means that one can’t expect to get lucky and have some nice sunshine every single day. Even Caitlin Clark.

If you haven't figured out how freaking good Caitlin is and what she means to this team....again, get a clue. Go watch Lisa and the girls post game interview after last's night dismantling of t#6 team in the country. That should help you understand Caitlin's challenge to win games with this team at a very high level....

PS....soak this win in with Caitlin.....priceless and well deserved...

 
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She's fearless, that's for sure.

But I can understand how some of our rivals/opponents might not appreciate some her actions on the court.

Imagine being an ISU WBB fan watching perhaps their best team in generations... and still being second fiddle to CC and the Hawks as far as media attention? You can somewhat understand their bitterness and jealousy and envy.
Sure, but that’s just life. She had some moments yesterday that were a little cringe from me with regard to overreacting to officials’ calls, but it’s all part of the game. She’s an amazing player who is appropriately getting attention - if it’s possible, she might not even be getting enough attention. Sure, that sucks if you’re ISU with what they’re putting together this year, but neither side has much control there.
 
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Her shots are not falling and she needs to stop shooting so many 3's because they are not falling. I didn't make any other point, so, you missed the point that I was only making one point. ;)
BREAKING NEWS - she got her stroke back.
Certainly her shots are falling now. If the game is moving along and her 3's aren't falling, yeah, she will need to adjust on a game to game basis. The "shooters need to keep on shooting" may be a horrible plan. This time of year is about winning the game at hand or going home and not hoping to get her shot back. Hopefully her shot will last a month. How well she is shooting 3's will directly determine when the bags get packed up.
I'll let her and the rest of the team know that internet message board dork has finally given her his blessing to play her game.
 
Translation:

"I've just been called out for an idiotic post, so, for no apparent reason, I'm going to respond by calling someone the slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, racist, conservative, suburban middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way. That would be funny..."
And I doubt he has a clue.
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Translation:

"I've just been called out for an idiotic post, so, for no apparent reason, I'm going to respond by calling someone the slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, racist, conservative, suburban middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way. That would be funny..."
U were close. Just substitute conservative with liberal and you are correct.
 
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