Arizona papers on Courtney Ekmark

[connboy77]

No offense to Arizona. Just saying it's hot. So is Texas, which is why I live in Denver now.

Snow, snow, and more snow! Connecticut is bad enough in winter, I definitely would not want to live in Denver.

 

[Bestiarius]

I love living in Connecticut because of the four seasons. To me, living in an area that doesn't have dramatic seasonal differences can get boring. Connecticut is not so far North that the seasons are too extreme or long. It's nothing like Minnesota.

Connecticut has lots of large deciduous and coniferous trees. This makes the look of the terrain totally different in winter than in summer. Snowfall makes for great beauty and the ability to participate in winter sports. By the time one is tired of the short days and the cold, winter is over and the beauty of spring arrives with the renewal of life longer days and gorgeous weather. Then summer comes giving the opportunity for getting out on the lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound warmed by the Gulf Stream. Just when you're sick of the heat and humidity, fall arrives with the magnificence of the leaves turning to a riot of color and nice low humidity days.

I enjoy all the seasons equally and always look forward to the arrival of the next. For those who spent their young lives in an area that doesn't have these dramatic seasonal changes, I think it's a great and memorable experience to spend time in Connecticut.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Yeah, but 80 degrees and typical CT 80% humidity is definitely far worse than 80 degrees and 10% AZ humidity.

In fact the temperature humidity index tells us that 80 degrees and 80% humidity is about the same as 100 degrees and 10% humidity. I know that during my two trips to Arizona I didn't feel hot at all when it was over 90 degrees.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Snow, snow, and more snow! Connecticut is bad enough in winter, I definitely would not want to live in Denver.

Denver only has about 10 more inches of snow per year than Hartford. Probably has less than northwestern CT.

 

[Icebear]

In fact the temperature humidity index tells us that 80 degrees and 80% humidity is about the same as 100 degrees and 10% humidity. I know that during my two trips to Arizona I didn't feel hot at all when it was over 90 degrees.

Yeah, and that 20 degrees needed to offset the humidity is huge.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Yeah, but 80 degrees and typical CT 80% humidity is definitely far worse than. 80 degrees and 10% AZ humidity.

I agree. That's why I'm planning on moving to San Diego in 2013.

Plus, someone needs to keep an eye on Eric.

 

[jsloanjr]

Was that a pic from yesterday?

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

I love living in Connecticut because of the four seasons. To me, living in an area that doesn't have dramatic seasonal differences can get boring. Connecticut is not so far North that the seasons are too extreme or long. It's nothing like Minnesota.

Connecticut has lots of large deciduous and coniferous trees. This makes the look of the terrain totally different in winter than in summer. Snowfall makes for great beauty and the ability to participate in winter sports. By the time one is tired of the short days and the cold, winter is over and the beauty of spring arrives with the renewal of life longer days and gorgeous weather. Then summer comes giving the opportunity for getting out on the lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound warmed by the Gulf Stream. Just when you're sick of the heat and humidity, fall arrives with the magnificence of the leaves turning to a riot of color and nice low humidity days.

I enjoy all the seasons equally and always look forward to the arrival of the next. For those who spent their young lives in an area that doesn't have these dramatic seasonal changes, I think it's a great and memorable experience to spend time in Connecticut.

Great Post Besti....and...it is close to The Berkshires Mts. where I spend as much time as I can.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Denver only has about 10 more inches of snow per year than Hartford. Probably has less than northwestern CT.

True, but that is a Per Day Measure.

 

[slimmer56]

My eldest son, clearing our driveway...


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[slimmer56]

Courtney Ekmark was the one I wanted from day one.Geno does not accept just anyone's verbal if they are just sophs. When Geno offerred that was it for Courtney. Like her dad said, that is a once in a lifetime deal !I guarantee Courtney will not change her mind. With 2 more years of high school coaching by her dad there is no telling how much better she will be. Then Geno gets her... the sky is the limit folks. Every Boneyarder has someone to compare her to. I think she is a combination of Mel Thomas, Shea Ralph, and Kelly Faris, but a little better offensively. I have a feeling that she will end up being one of UCONN'S greatest. If anyone is worried about losing Deshields, or UNC having the next Fab Five, don't worry, we got something for 'em

Kim / slimmer56

 

[vtcwbuff]

Plus, it is frequently 120 degrees in Arizona. I'd get out of there, too.

Yeah but it's a dry heat.

 

[HuskyNan]

Courtney Ekmark was the one I wanted from day one.Geno does not accept just anyone's verbal if they are just sophs. When Geno offerred that was it for Courtney. Like her dad said, that is a once in a lifetime deal !I guarantee Courtney will not change her mind. With 2 more years of high school coaching by her dad there is no telling how much better she will be. Then Geno gets her... the sky is the limit folks. Every Boneyarder has someone to compare her to. I think she is a combination of Mel Thomas, Shea Ralph, and Kelly Faris, but a little better offensively. I have a feeling that she will end up being one of UCONN'S greatest. If anyone is worried about losing Deshields, or UNC having the next Fab Five, don't worry, we got something for 'em

Kim / slimmer56

Got to say that Dad sounds like a great dad and a great guy. From Rich's blog a couple days ago:

Courtney is recognized as a dead-eye shooter. But Curtis said that her basketball IQ just might be her strength. Her unselfishness and her desire to win are also traits that she possesses.​

St. Mary’s does not keep statistics. Yet, Curtis Ekmark said that Courtney averaged more than 20 points “in all the games that mattered.’’ ...​

“She could care less about stats,’’ Curtis Ekmark said. “The neat thing about our high school program is that all of our kids really came to St. Mary’s to be part … All of them could’ve been stars at other high school programs. But they all came to St. Mary’s to be part of something bigger than themselves. And that’s what Courtney enjoys. She enjoys winning. She enjoys playing on the best team. And she enjoys winning championships. And I think that’s what drew her to UConn is that the atmosphere is about winning championships. It’s not about individual accolades.’’​

 

[MilfordHusky]

Courtney Ekmark was the one I wanted from day one.Geno does not accept just anyone's verbal if they are just sophs. When Geno offerred that was it for Courtney. Like her dad said, that is a once in a lifetime deal !I guarantee Courtney will not change her mind. With 2 more years of high school coaching by her dad there is no telling how much better she will be. Then Geno gets her... the sky is the limit folks. Every Boneyarder has someone to compare her to. I think she is a combination of Mel Thomas, Shea Ralph, and Kelly Faris, but a little better offensively. I have a feeling that she will end up being one of UCONN'S greatest. If anyone is worried about losing Deshields, or UNC having the next Fab Five, don't worry, we got something for 'em

Kim / slimmer56

Slimmer, welcome back!

 

[Icebear]

But is Kim a slimmer Slimmer?

 

[Jim]

I love living in Connecticut because of the four seasons. To me, living in an area that doesn't have dramatic seasonal differences can get boring. Connecticut is not so far North that the seasons are too extreme or long. It's nothing like Minnesota.

Connecticut has lots of large deciduous and coniferous trees. This makes the look of the terrain totally different in winter than in summer. Snowfall makes for great beauty and the ability to participate in winter sports. By the time one is tired of the short days and the cold, winter is over and the beauty of spring arrives with the renewal of life longer days and gorgeous weather. Then summer comes giving the opportunity for getting out on the lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound warmed by the Gulf Stream. Just when you're sick of the heat and humidity, fall arrives with the magnificence of the leaves turning to a riot of color and nice low humidity days.

I enjoy all the seasons equally and always look forward to the arrival of the next. For those who spent their young lives in an area that doesn't have these dramatic seasonal changes, I think it's a great and memorable experience to spend time in Connecticut.

Exactly. Also Connecticut has the perfect weather for basketball. Snow in the winter means time in the gym playing basketball. Green trees and flowers in April, just in time for parades celebrating National Championships.

 

[easttexastrash]

Got to say that Dad sounds like a great dad and a great guy. From Rich's blog a couple days ago:

Courtney is recognized as a dead-eye shooter. But Curtis said that her basketball IQ just might be her strength. Her unselfishness and her desire to win are also traits that she possesses.​

St. Mary’s does not keep statistics. Yet, Curtis Ekmark said that Courtney averaged more than 20 points “in all the games that mattered.’’ ...​

“She could care less about stats,’’ Curtis Ekmark said. “The neat thing about our high school program is that all of our kids really came to St. Mary’s to be part … All of them could’ve been stars at other high school programs. But they all came to St. Mary’s to be part of something bigger than themselves. And that’s what Courtney enjoys. She enjoys winning. She enjoys playing on the best team. And she enjoys winning championships. And I think that’s what drew her to UConn is that the atmosphere is about winning championships. It’s not about individual accolades.’’​

She could care less about stats. I would feel more comfortable if she couldn't care less.

 

[connboy77]

She could care less about stats. I would feel more comfortable if she couldn't care less.

Its not nice to make fun of a rear error by a mod!

 

[easttexastrash]

Its not nice to make fun of a rear error by a mod!

That was Curtis Ekmark's comment, not Nan's. I would never bite the hand that allows me to type.

 

[ursusminor]

Yeah, and that 20 degrees needed to offset the humidity is huge.

Which is fine, unless it's 30 degrees difference. 90 or 100 isn't too bad, but 115 is hot no matter how you slice it.
My biggest gripe about the Phoenix area (where ASU is) is the sun. My eyes are extremely sun sensitive, perhaps even more so ever since I nearly put an eye out with a rock last winter, and Arizona has a very bright sun with a very open sky and little shade. Even when I visit in March, just looking out a window from indoors can make me reach for my sunglasses.

 

[Icebear]

Which is fine, unless it's 30 degrees difference. 90 or 100 isn't too bad, but 115 is hot no matter how you slice it.
My biggest gripe about the Phoenix area (where ASU is) is the sun. My eyes are extremely sun sensitive, perhaps even more so ever since I nearly put an eye out with a rock last winter, and Arizona has a very bright sun with a very open sky and little shade. Even when I visit in March, just looking out a window from indoors can make me reach for my sunglasses.

Absolutely, it isn't humid when you bake cakes in an oven or broil a steak, too.

 

[Wonkster]

... Geno does not accept just anyone's verbal if they are just sophs. When Geno offered that was it for Courtney. Like her dad said, that is a once in a lifetime deal! I guarantee Courtney will not change her mind...

I quite agree. She did her homework and knew that the place for her to go was UConn. This is a pretty sensible choice for a high schooler to make if she wants to play pro ball after college. She can get her PhD at Harvard, Duke, or Cornell later.

 

[Wonkster]

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A UConn coaches question now: does anyone know which UConn coaches watched Courtney and were reportedly wowed by her playing? Was it the Arizona tournament that St. Mary's won, or was it other games?

 

[Joe6cats]

She could care less about stats. I would feel more comfortable if she couldn't care less.

Eek! Help there are Grammarians amongst (bait) us!

 

[Wonkster]

Eek! Help there are Grammarians amongst (bait) us!

I don't adhere to the beliefs of the Italian Communist Gramsci, so I guess I'm not a Gramsciarian, but I do consider myself a kilogrammarian, so I'll weigh in.

"I (he/she/you/they) could care less" is utter nonsense, unless you consider it an idiom (i.e., not subject to rules or logic). The intended sense is "I care not at all about (fill in the blank)," but the words here deny that meaning.

"I (he/she/you/they) could not care less" at least does make sense. I think that both forms are best avoided, however.