I think the reaction is "finally someone is giving it back to the other team after the way they've been going after Clark since she entered the league." That's my read.
Either way, it still being celebrated by a subset of the WNBA fanbase. It doesn't matter if it's Clark or someone else, it's a mob mentality that contradicts the media talking heads saying fans don't want this in the game. If they can make it an exception because it's Clark, what's to stop them from explaining it away when the next generational talent goes pro?
The league has consistently shown an inability to make necessary changes/adjustments. I have zero confidence in league management.Either way, it still being celebrated by a subset of the WNBA fanbase. It doesn't matter if it's Clark or someone else, it's a mob mentality that contradicts the media talking heads saying fans don't want this in the game. If they can make it an exception because it's Clark, what's to stop them from explaining it away when the next generational talent goes pro?
It's a slipper slope to me and the WNBA needs to do something about the refereeing situation. I don't have an issue with physicality as most BYers know I prefer FIBA interpretations more than NCAAW. My bone of contention has been the lack of consistency because that's what leads to these problems. The focus of emphasis on "freedom of movement" this season, which should have addressed this, seems to be just talk sadly.
Clark pushed Sheldon after being poked in the eye and being bellied up (Jacy followed up the poke by rushing up to Clark and pushing her with her belly.) l believe I would have pushed back too. She can’t let these girls intimidate her! The refs are simply atrocious beyond belief! Mabry should have been ejected. I really think there’s a strong likelihood that Clark will not make it through this season if something is not done. It’s not just Clark either, though I think she gets it from way more people. The physicality is just way out of hand and is imo spoiling the game.
Look Stewie used to get hammered nightly her first 2 years in the league. Especially when she played Minnesota so this isn't knew it's just more people are watching now.Either way, it still being celebrated by a subset of the WNBA fanbase. It doesn't matter if it's Clark or someone else, it's a mob mentality that contradicts the media talking heads saying fans don't want this in the game. If they can make it an exception because it's Clark, what's to stop them from explaining it away when the next generational talent goes pro?
It's a slipper slope to me and the WNBA needs to do something about the refereeing situation. I don't have an issue with physicality as most BYers know I prefer FIBA interpretations more than NCAAW. My bone of contention has been the lack of consistency because that's what leads to these problems. The focus of emphasis on "freedom of movement" this season, which should have addressed this, seems to be just talk sadly.
There are new fans coming because of Reese, Citron, Bueckers, Iriafen, etc., as well. Clark may have the lionshare of the numbers, but to assume she's the only one bringing in new fans is short changing the impact a lot of these new players have in the league.
@TheFarmFan something fishy is going here, eh?Anyone having issues with their WNBA All-Star voting? I had a few days where my voting was not going through. I think my votes for Veronica Burton was messing with the algorithms
This is how I see them as well. The schedule was kind to them early on, which is messing with people's brains. I think we'll see the real Phoenix towards late July/early August (when those undrafted rookies start to break down/tire out).Phoenix is such a hard team for my brain to rationalize as a 'good' team. They don't pass the eye test, yet they win games. They look like a bottom 5 team but have the record of a top 5 team.
Caitlin didn't flop. Mabrey bodychecked her. It was a blindside hit that should've resulted in an ejection, a hefty fine, and a suspension.
Oddly enough, this may be her best shot at it IF Phoenix proves itself to be legit. Injuries, scheduling, and unconventional stats (e.g. triple doubles) will play a bigger role than in previous seasons.
So what did you mean when you said "new fans were just CC fans"? That's why I said what I did.
Had to laugh. My wife and I struggle with Prime (we cast from our phones to the TV) and we always assume it's user error.
Watching the WNBA on Prime is the most interesting thing! I do remember watching an NFL game on Prime last season and there were some issues but nothing like when watching a WNBA game.
I was talking about the first incident, in the second quarter, when things started getting out of hand.
