A message from Paige's father (merged thread)

[Carnac]

How I envision 80% of the Boneyarders

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Nan, you've always been though of as a "visionary". LOL

 

[tcno2fan]

Too many posters who are couch coaches. They have a perception of how the team should play. And they are closed minded to any other opinion. Not sure they ever played competitive sports let alone D1 sports. That's my take.

I have played D1 sports (not basketball) and I know for a fact that no one is being harder on these women than themselves. They don't need a bunch of anonymous faces on the internet piling onto them too. And, anyway, what matters in the end isn't how you start but how you finish. I'm proud of these women for how they're handling adversity this season. In the end, it'll only make them stronger

 

[Biff]

He doesn't have a keyboard on his lap.

or snacks/beer

Basically a self portrait.

 

[Brewski]

Basically a self portrait.

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Well done Biff!

 

[Carnac]

Yes, I’ve seen how college fans can get ugly. I’ve also seen it at TN as the once dominant WBB program declined. That’s the primary reason Evina is now a Husky.

The fact that other big time college fans can react in negative ways to a loss certainly doesn’t make it right. I continue to hope and advocate for the fans of UConn WBB to be better than what we see elsewhere.

Amen brother!!

 

[Tonyc]

Well done Biff!

Biff i love you

 

[huskeynut]

I have played D1 sports (not basketball) and I know for a fact that no one is being harder on these women than themselves. They don't need a bunch of anonymous faces on the internet piling onto them too. And, anyway, what matters in the end isn't how you start but how you finish. I'm proud of these women for how they're handling adversity this season. In the end, it'll only make them stronger

Well said.

By the time we reach March, the team may be clicking. I for one will not count them out.

 

[PJCLaw]

Amen. We need to rally around this team and stop being a bunch of spoiled babies.

Amen!!!

 

[Tonyc]

Let me tell you. Those of you pickin on players or coaches understand. These ar somenodys daughters somebodys girlfriends somebodys

 

[Skeets]

What does that mean, being, I think a geezer and pretty defensive of what the team is going through. Fate willing, all os us get to be geezers and maybe a bit wiser, we hope.

Being a geezer is overrated.

 

[Inthepaint]

Hopefully Bob Bueckers realizes that many comments are coming from geezers who have too much time on their hands.

I resent that...
I don't deny it, I just resent it.

 

[cohenzone]

Being a geezer is overrated.

The alternative is worse.

 

[msf22b]

. All of us are frustrated and disappointed with the current state of affairs of the program.

How I envision 80% of the Boneyarders

Good Morning Carnac and Nan

Carnac: Wonderful post...The above characterization doesn't fit me...so I take exception to the "All of Us" label.

Perhaps it is because I'm a minority (?) type of fan...I have no UConn connections, always loved great team BB, have been following the team avidly (and commenting) since before the Maya Moore era and have taken great satisfaction in the play and the team's accomplishments.

But the cheerleading, pageantry, idolization and all the other
excesses of fandom escape me, leave me cold, even embarrass me at times.

There may be more than a few of us out here.

I was totally unsurprised by the outcome the other day, enjoyed watching our young woman compete down to the end in a game in which they were clearly overmatched. Was not frustrated or remorseful...As I said in a different thread, That's life.

Nan...I'm 83, ski, sail, play a little hoops...and try to keep my weight down (having a bad week). I have a feeling that I'm not so much in the minority...Next survey, why don't you include hobbies and activities...All my friends (not so many) are quite active.

 

[meyers7]

How I envision 80% of the Boneyarders

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I wish I had that much hair.

The BYers I've met are mostly shorter, less athletic looking.

 

[meyers7]

How I envision 80% of the Boneyarders

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Almost, but her hair needs to be bluer.

 

[meyers7]

Do you plan on doing another one? I'm sure to bring the average age down

I'm almost old enough to retire......and I bring the average age down.

 

[#12in21]

A matter of perspective. I'm the kid compared to the guy I watch the games with, he's got 33 years on me - my 99 year old dad. On the other hand that I am texting throughout each game with my friend of of nearly 45 years from my days as a grad student at UCONN.....

 

[meyers7]

Good Morning Carnac and Nan

Carnac: Wonderful post...The above characterization doesn't fit me...so I take exception to the "All of Us" label.

Perhaps it is because I'm a minority (?) type of fan...I have no UConn connections, always loved great team BB, have been following the team avidly (and commenting) since before the Maya Moore era and have taken great satisfaction in the play and the team's accomplishments.

But the cheerleading, pageantry, idolization and all the other
excesses of fandom escape me, leave me cold, even embarrass me at times.

There may be more than a few of us out here.

I was totally unsurprised by the outcome the other day, enjoyed watching our young woman compete down to the end in a game in which they were clearly overmatched. Was not frustrated or remorseful...As I said in a different thread, That's life.

Nan...I'm 83, ski, sail, play a little hoops...and try to keep my weight down (having a bad week). I have a feeling that I'm not so much in the minority...Next survey, why don't you include hobbies and activities...All my friends (not so many) are quite active.

Yes, yes Maestro, we know, we know....you're better than the rest of us on here.

Pyotr must of had you in mind.

 

[Fossil]

Basically a self portrait.

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Where is the remote

 

[Beemer]

Paige's dad gets it.

 

[Carnac]

Good Morning Carnac and Nan

Carnac: Wonderful post...The above characterization doesn't fit me...so I take exception to the "All of Us" label.

Perhaps it is because I'm a minority (?) type of fan...I have no UConn connections, always loved great team BB, have been following the team avidly (and commenting) since before the Maya Moore era and have taken great satisfaction in the play and the team's accomplishments.

But the cheerleading, pageantry, idolization and all the other
excesses of fandom escape me, leave me cold, even embarrass me at times.

There may be more than a few of us out here.

I was totally unsurprised by the outcome the other day, enjoyed watching our young woman compete down to the end in a game in which they were clearly overmatched. Was not frustrated or remorseful...As I said in a different thread, That's life.

Nan...I'm 83, ski, sail, play a little hoops...and try to keep my weight down (having a bad week). I have a feeling that I'm not so much in the minority...Next survey, why don't you include hobbies and activities...All my friends (not so many) are quite active.

You're right msf22b, I stand corrected. I can't speak for the nation. I can only speak for my self. I should have said: "many of us are frustrated and disappointed." That way, the reader can decide if they (individually) fit into that group or not. Those of us that post must be careful to use word or phrases that are all inclusive. I allowed my self to decompress, and experience a 24 hour cooling of period before I wrote that post. The "all of us" referred to "hard core" UConn fans that are emotionally invested in this program, which I am. It's hard sometimes to be objective while the blood is still running hot. I must remember that not all who visit the yard are UConn fans, and not all of us have the same outlook or expectations for this program.

 

[Brewski]

Where is the remote

The grandchildren are in the other room.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

During the broadcast last night, the announcers mentioned UConn fans disappointment.

On another note, the two losses to unranked teams is somewhat misleading. GT is now ranked #15, and I strongly suspect Oregon will be ranked next week.

Yes, that statistic about Connecticut's losing to "unranked" teams is very misleading. Even when UConn last lost to an "unranked team," it was to St John's, which promptly entered the rankings and stayed there the remainder of the season. Georgia Tech is a top team, as will the now-healthy Oregon Ducks. Having beaten UConn and Arizona, they deserve, what, 16th?

 

[Cuango]

You're right msf22b, I stand corrected. I can't speak for the nation. I can only speak for my self. I should have said: "many of us are frustrated and disappointed." That way, the reader can decide if they (individually) fit into that group or not. Those of us that post must be careful to use word or phrases that are all inclusive. I allowed my self to decompress, and experience a 24 hour cooling of period before I wrote that post. The "all of us" referred to "hard core" UConn fans that are emotionally invested in this program, which I am. It's hard sometimes to be objective while the blood is still running hot. I must remember that not all who visit the yard are UConn fans, and not all of us have the same outlook or expectations for this program.

What a relief!

 

[RegisteredUconn]

How I envision 80% of the Boneyarders

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Wow, Nan! Where'd you get the glamour shot of my grandson?