Expectations of Utah & Colorado games

Tara spoke to Several members of the press yesterday about the upcoming games against Utah and Colorado. Here is their take on what she had to say:

• Seeking support for Ogwumike's excellence by Tom FitzGerald (San Francisco Chronicle) "We're living a lot on what Chiney does, and we need some people to carry more of a load," VanDerveer said. "We think we have capable players that are spectating." ...


• Stanford women ready for conference newcomers by Andy Drukarev (Cardinal Sports Report) "I really think the blueprint of our team is Sara James, how well she's done and how well she's contributing. So for other people it's if she can do it, you can do it, that's been our message. We have to make more happen." ...


• VanDerveer's State of the Cardinal by Mark Soltau (Stanford Athletics) "In some ways, our start hurt us in that we did find ways to win," said VanDerveer, "We're excited that we were able to do that, but I think it added a little bit of complacency to people. We as coaches knew we had a lot of work to do, and sometimes people listen more when they lose than when they win." ...


• Stanford women's basketball needs more than just Chiney by Rick Eymer (Palo Alto Online) "Both teams are really good," VanDerveer said. "They're different in that Colorado is maybe more athletic, quicker, whereas Utah is bigger. Both teams are very physical." ...

And here's a report from Utah about head coach Anthony Levrets' expectations of his team: Utah looks to finally beat the Cardinal by Michael Smith (Daily Utah Chronicle)

And a story about what motivates the Colorado Buffs: Colorado returns to prominence by Kate Fagan (espnW)