Originally posted by vickilz I'm with ya T-Woodie   I wouldn't mind seeing Simmons picked by the Sky.  I like her defense. She's fast and disruptive to the opponents offense.  Her defense creates offense.  Simmons freshman year was her best year, that was the last season Pat truly ran the team. Her second season was the season of coaching by committee, her third season was Holly Warlick's first year as head coach. This year I think Holly is struggling to define her system and it shows in the way the team is playing this year.   I hope Pokey sees her potential. A coach like Pokey can get Simmons on track, use her speed and reign in her shooting to be a quality WNBA player.

I truly hope you get your wish. Simmons with #10? I'll be laughing hard on draft day.

If Simmons needs Summitt to be good (a theory based on coincidence, not a proven fact), that's a definite handicap. Pokey is not Summitt. Simmons doesn't have the body or skills for the next level.

Originally posted by Shades Originally posted by vickilz I'm with ya T-Woodie   I wouldn't mind seeing Simmons picked by the Sky.  I like her defense. She's fast and disruptive to the opponents offense.  Her defense creates offense.  Simmons freshman year was her best year, that was the last season Pat truly ran the team. Her second season was the season of coaching by committee, her third season was Holly Warlick's first year as head coach. This year I think Holly is struggling to define her system and it shows in the way the team is playing this year.   I hope Pokey sees her potential. A coach like Pokey can get Simmons on track, use her speed and reign in her shooting to be a quality WNBA player. I truly hope you get your wish. Simmons with #10? I'll be laughing hard on draft day. If Simmons needs Summitt to be good (a theory based on coincidence, not a proven fact), that's a definite handicap. Pokey is not Summitt. Simmons doesn't have the body or skills for the next level.

I think she has the skills but the discipline is lacking.  Could be worth a late 1st round look based on potential but I wouldn't be surprised at all if she doesn't amount to anything in the pros.

Today The LadyVols must beat Texas A&M to remain in contention for the SEC title.

Warlick simply doesn't get the most from her offense of late, and she can expect to hear pressure from the fans about getting it done.

A&M is 6-0 in the SEC...the LadyVols are 4-2...they have to pin a loss on A&M today, so they best UP THEIR GAME!

We're not seeing the defense they're known for, nor the domination of the boards. Graves, Harrison, Burdick and Russell, have to dominate the boards.

Simmons, Massengale, Carter, and Reynolds have to control tempo.

They need this game or Holly Warlick will be facing some adversity!

UPDATE
The LadyVols were definitely on their game! They took A&M apart 76-55 at A&M's house! Simmons led the charge with 26!

Edited by T_Woodie - 27Jan2014 at 6:44pm

LadyVols take Ole Miss 67-55...Simmons leads the way with 20.

Not bad without Massengale in the line-up.

Originally posted by T_Woodie LadyVols annihilate Vanderbilt 81-53...talk about REVENGE!!! Simmons was just GREAT at both ends...20pts and 5 assists. She's really matured over these last 6-7 games. Took great shots and made great assists. They need to get Ariel Massengale back before the SEC Tourney...they are back in the running to win the SEC outright!

This was the best defense I've seen the Lady Vols play all season. They shut Vandy down. Simmons, Harrison and Burdick have been playing well. When they get the ball inside, their posts are unstoppable. Good production off the bench as well.